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Putin decides to deploy troops into breakaway regions of Ukraine

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President Joe Biden plans to impose trade and financial restrictions in response to Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize breakaway regions of Ukraine.

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military aggression carried out by the Ukrainian authorities and the mass shelling of the territory of Donbas, which leads to suffering in the civilian population,” reported the Moscow Times.

“The use of Ukraine as an instrument of confrontation with our country poses a serious, very big threat to us,” said President Putin, according to the Moscow Times.

“Ukraine is not just a neighboring country. They are a part of our culture. You want decommunization? We will show you what it’s like,” said Mr. Putin, according to a report by NBC News.

The European Union threatened sanctions on Russia from the 27-nation bloc.

“If there is annexation, there will be sanctions, and if there is recognition, I will put the sanctions on the table, and the ministers will decide,” said the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. Reuters reported that Mr. Borrell made this statement following a meeting of the foreign ministers.

The Russian Parliament and top officials have been requesting that President Putin recognize the rebel regions over the past week. These regions have proclaimed themselves the Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic and have been under Russian-backed separatist control since 2014.

Separatist leaders have called for evacuating civilians to Russia, warning of an imminent Ukrainian offensive, but Ukraine has repeatedly denied any plans of an attack and says they desire a diplomatic solution.

As of Monday, more than 60,000 evacuees have arrived in Russia.

French President Macron attempted to broker a bid between American and Russian presidents in an attempt to avert Europe’s most serious crisis since the Cold War. President Biden has accepted a meeting with President Putin on the condition that Russia does not invade Ukraine first.

Mr. Putin has said that there are no plans for a summit at this time, but added it is not completely off the table.

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UCSB Professor Jan Nederveen Pieterse sits at his home in Goleta on Saturday.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

An efficient response to a global pandemic is not directly tied to a nation’s wealth, asserts Dr. Jan Nederveen Pieterse, Professor of global studies and sociology at UCSB, in a recent paper he published in ProtoSociology: An International Journal and Interdisciplinary Project.

“A high concentration of wealth doesn’t bode well for public services and public health,” says Dr. Pieterse in his article.

Essentially, this means that “the high concentration of wealth means a lot of wealth goes to private services rather than to public health, and this is a public health crisis,” Dr. Pieterse told the News-Press.

Dr. Pieterse concludes that low death rates and high vaccine percentage are found in countries that have three key factors.

These three key factors are knowledge, state capability and social cooperation.

Understanding how Dr. Pieterse defines these terms is essential for understanding his position. According to Dr. Pieterse:

- Knowledge “ refers to not only a nation’s collective scientific or expert knowledge, but also to social experience with infectious disease.”

- State capability “refers to a country being ‘prepared, ready, acting swiftly and decisively.’”

- Social cooperation “is a region’s ability to come together cohesively in a time of crisis.”

“State capability is the ability to make use of resources in a timely decision making manner.

You can be fast and well organized as a state.

Does the state have a credible track record?

States in Eastern Europe do not have a high track record. In the case of the U.S., knowledge and state capability are not well aligned due to the current administration,” said Dr. Pieterse.

In his paper, Dr. Pieterse asserts: “Market economies are the crystallization of institutional development over long periods.

So they reflect history, geography, culture.

They come together to help us understand how economies and economic behavior is organized.”

Dr. Pieterse identifies four types of market economies: ‘coordinated-market economies’

such as Denmark, Germany and Canada; developmental state-led market economies such a Cuba or Vietnam; liberal market economies such as the U.S., UK and Chile; and right-wing populist leaders such as Brazil and India.

The former two types of economies tend to have the best combination of variables in responding to a global pandemic, while the latter two tend to have the worst combination.

Dr. Pieterse concludes by asserting that there is little hope for change.

“Countries that do not need the lessons will learn from this pandemic. Countries that do need the lessons will not …

Change is very limited because of past dependence. Institutions work in a certain pattern. Corporations have the loudest voice, information that is not convenient is mentioned, but learning from it requires repetition. There is a chance for change, but liberal market economies will take a long time to change,” said Dr. Piertese.

You can read the full article at https://www. news.ucsb.edu/2022/020548/wealth-not-health. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Randy Jackson joins Teen Star SB judges

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Former “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson will be among the judges at Teen Star Santa Barbara on Sunday.

The 13th annual singing contest’s Teen Showcase Finale will take place at 6 p.m. at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara.

“This is incredibly exciting for Teen Stars to have Randy Jackson return as one of our 2022 celebrity

The 13th annual singing contest’s Teen Showcase Finale will take place at 6 p.m. at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara.

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judges!” Teen Star Executive Producer Joe Lambert said in a news release. “Mr. Jackson has recorded, produced, or toured with some of the most celebrated artists and bands, ranging from Journey, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, to Bruce Springsteen. It is a privilege to have Randy guest-judge the annual Teen Star singing competition.

“Randy has a unique ability to identify and cultivate talent, and he has helped pave the way for so many talented musicians. We are incredibly grateful to have so many amazing volunteers, including Mr. Jackson, who have helped make Teen Star so successful,” Mr. Lambert said.

Mr. Jackson is currently the band leader for the Fox remake of “Name That Tune.” In 1986-87, he served as the bass player with Journey. He rejoined the band in that role in 2020.

To purchase tickets for Saturday’s Showcase Finale, call The Granada at 805-899-2222 or go to ticketing.granadasb.org. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday evening ordered the deployment of troops into the two separatistcontrolled regions of eastern Ukraine, which the Russian president recognized earlier in the day as independent.

President Putin signed decrees recognizing the rebel regions of Ukraine: the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic. In response, President Joe Biden plans to impose trade and finance restrictions.

Tanks and unusually large columns of military hardware were seen moving through the breakaway city of Donetsk after President Putin told the Russian defense ministry to send forces into the two regions for peacekeeping purposes, according to Reuters. The wire service cited reports by a Reuters witness.

Meanwhile, President Putin indicated he informed French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of his decision to recognize the regions in phone calls. Mr. Putin said both leaders expressed their disappointment. They also indicated their “readiness to continue contacts” as they serve as mediators in the conflict between pro-Russia rebels and Kyiv, according to the Moscow Times.

The White House issued a statement saying that President Biden would “prohibit new investment, trade, and financing

by U.S. persons to, from, or in the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine,” reported CNN. The White House also said Monday that the U.S. would “soon announce additional measures related to today’s blatant violation of Russia’s international commitments.”

President Putin’s actions are seen by the U.S. and the West as provocative and a possible pretext for invading Ukraine. It would also mean that Ukraine would have to accept either the loss of a large portion of its territory or face an armed conflict with its neighbor, Russia, who is significantly more powerful.

According to the Kremlin, rebels appealed “in connection with

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Randy Jackson of “American Idol” fame will serve as a judge Sunday at Teen Star Santa Barbara.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the deployment of troops into parts of Ukraine that Russian-backed separatists have controlled since 2014.

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Goleta City Detectives participate in Council to discuss Operation Reclaim and Rebuild

BY KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The human trafficking task force of Santa Barbara County recently participated in the eighth annual Operation Reclaim and Rebuild along with more than 80 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and task forces from across the state.

Sting operations took place in Santa Barbara County from Feb. 9-12 and resulted in the arrest of 14 sex buyers, according to a news release. Two potential victims of human trafficking were identified and connected with local resources through the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office’s VictimWitness Program.

The operation is focused on rescuing victims of human trafficking, along with identifying and arresting their traffickers, disrupting the demand for vulnerable victims and connecting victims of human trafficking with victim resources.

The local human trafficking task force consists of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, the Santa Barbara Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office and the Santa Maria Police Department.

Recently, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department hosted a press conference wherein totals for the state of California for Operation Reclaim and Rebuild were announced. This year’s statewide coordinated

effort resulted in the rescue of 73 juvenile and adult victims, and the arrest of 477 individuals for crimes associated with human trafficking.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking division was established in 2016 through a grant from the United States Department of Justice. The grant was renewed in 2020 with $1.2 million in funding for three years.

If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, you’re asked to call the Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip line at 805-681-4171.

You also can provide an anonymous tip at sbsheriff.org. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Storm drain fires in Carpinteria under investigation From Saturday evening into the early morning hours of Sunday, fires broke out in the storm drain system beneath Highway 101, in the 5700 block of Via Real.

Carpinteria-Summerland firefighters noticed smoke Saturday evening when they were out picking up their dinner. They called it into the South Coast Dispatch Center, which responded to the scene at approximately 5:55 p.m.

When they arrived, they discovered smoke coming from under two manhole covers and another opening that was under a bridge along Highway 101 between Bailard and Casitas Pass Rd., as well as along the 5700 block of Via Real.

South California Gas responded to the scene and determined that no gas lines were involved in the incident. Additionally, Carpinteria Sanitary District responded to the scene and ruled out the possibility of a broken sewer line.

For safety reasons and firefighting efforts, Highway 101 northbound was shut down at approximately 6:30 p.m. from Bailard to Casitas Pass Rd. The 5700 block of Via Real was also closed to traffic.

The storm drain where the fire occurred is lined with a thick plastic material, which caused the fire to burn intensely for several hours. Firefighters gained control and extinguished the flames by 7:45 p.m. on Saturday.

Fire officials coordinated with Caltrans and CHP to reopen the northbound lanes of Highway 101 by 9:20 p.m. Saturday. However, Via Real remained closed.

During the first incident,

Carpinteria-Summerland Fire was assisted by Montecito Fire Department, Santa Barbara City Fire Department and Ventura County Fire Department. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies and CHP officers also responded to the scene to assist with traffic control.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, local road construction workers reported seeing smoke coming from the storm drain in the same area.

The closure of Highway 101 northbound from Bailard to Casitas Pass Rd. was reissued to allow for emergency operations at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday.

Carpinteria-Summerland firefighters responded to the scene and requested Montecito Fire’s engine that is specially equipped with a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS). Firefighters sprayed the foam into the storm drain to eliminate the fire’s

oxygen source and successfully extinguish it.

As a result, the foam entered Carpinteria Creek.

Environmentalists from the City of Carpinteria and a Santa Barbara County Hazmat inspector determined that the firefighting foam material is an allowable discharge under the State Water Board’s regulations. It is expected to dissipate naturally.

By 5 a.m. Sunday, the closure of Highway 101 northbound was lifted.

The 5700 block of Via Real will remain closed until a safety assessment is complete.

Community members are asked to abide by the closure, due to safety issues along that stretch of road.

Both fires are under investigation by the CarpinteriaSummerland Fire Protection District.

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By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Goleta City Council will discuss council district Plan 701, the one it previously selected, at its fifth public hearing at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

You can see the map at drawgoleta.org/plan-701renumbered.

The public will also be able to weigh in on the sequencing of elections. Under Plan 701, the sequencing of elections would start with the two eastern districts (1 and 2) up for election in November 2022, then the two western districts (3 and 4) in November 2024.

To participate and make your voice heard, leave a comment on the submitted maps at drawgoleta.org/ draft-maps or email your comment to the city clerk department at cityclerkgroup@ cityofgoleta.org. You can also participate in the virtual meeting. To do so, go to www.cityofgoleta.org/ goletameetings.

Starting in November, the city will be divided into four districts. Voters in each district will elect a city council member who lives in their district. The

mayor will be elected by voters across Goleta. Districting determines how neighborhoods will be represented on the city council.

At the fourth public hearing on Feb. 3, the city council asked the staff to revise Plan 701, only changing the numbering of the districts so that Districts 1 and 2 are in the east and Districts 3 and 4 are in the west.

Plan 701 was drafted by National Demographics Corp., but derived from two plans submitted by members of the public: 210B and 403.

At Thursday’s hearing, if the council selects a map and election sequencing, it will hold a final hearing and consider a District Elections Ordinance during its March 1 city council meeting. The ordinance will establish the district elections boundaries and will adopt the sequencing of the elections.

For additional information, including links to the meetings and all of the submitted maps, go to www. drawgoleta.org. email: kzenhder@newspress.com

- Katherine Zehnder

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Both boards decided to take a break this week, following Monday’s Presidents Day holiday.

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observed on Monday, there are no COVID-19 numbers available from the weekend, as the Santa Barbara Public Health Department has been closed.

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Creativity class at Poppies Arts and Gifts Artist Diane Paige will be teaching an Enhance Your

Creativity Class on Friday, March 11, from 1-4 p.m. at Poppies Arts and Gifts at 323 E. Matilija St. in Ojai. The class will take place on the patio.

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Chaucer’s Books to host author event with UCSB Professor Emeritus Charles Li On Thursday, March 10th, at 6 p.m., Chaucer’s Books will host author and UCSB Professor Emeritus Charles Li to discuss and sign his memoir “The Turbulent Sea: Passage to A New World.”

“The Turbulent Sea” is a sequel to his first memoir “The Bitter Sea: Coming of Age in China Before Mao,’’ an account of the first 20 years of his life The Turbulent Sea is an account of his escape to America and the shocking and cruel racism that he not only endured personally, but observed nationwide.

His dreams of a free and fair America came in stark contrast with law enforcement, local government and even his peers whose permissive sexual mores and disregard for outsiders leaves young Charles with a heartbreaking feeling of disappointment and loneliness.

As was the case with many immigrants, his challenges included staying on top of his class while struggling financially.

He couldn’t even afford a winter coat in the midst of Maine’s brutal winter storms and heartbreakingly, no one seemed to notice or care.

Dr. Li became more involved in the antiwar movement and became a dissent among his cohorts because he held the view that Mao was the opposite of a revolutionary hero. Dr. Li is persecuted by the American law enforcement and immigration authorities, despite his pacifist and law-abiding protests.

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UCSB Professor Emeritus Charles Li is the author of “The Turbulent Sea: Passage to A New World.”

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Dr. Li is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics and former Dean of the Graduate Division (1989-2006) at UCSB. - Katherine Zehnder

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022

AGs take measures to protect Americans Port of Los Angeles who donated to Canadian Freedom Convoy saw busiest January

By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Several Republican attorneys general have taken action against two crowdfunding sites in an effort to protect Americans who donated to the Canadian Freedom Convoy, a group of truckers and pro-liberty Canadians peacefully protesting against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions imposed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Mr. Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act, which has never been used in Canadian history, saying the blockades were “illegal and not peaceful protests and have to stop.” Mr. Trudeau instructed riot and mounted police to arrest the protestors. Canadian Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland announced under the Emergencies Act that banks can immediately freeze or suspend bank accounts without a court order and be protected from civil liability.

Ottawa’s Police Chief announced, “If you are involved in this protest, we will actively look to identify you and follow up with financial sanctions and criminal charges. Absolutely.

This investigation will go on for months to come.”

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association sued, arguing, “The government has brought in an extreme measure that should be reserved for national emergencies, a legal standard that has not been met. Emergency powers cannot and must not be normalized.”

The response of the Canadian government and police using violence against peaceful protestors has sent shockwaves throughout the world, especially after mounted Ottawa Police reportedly trampled a defenseless grandmother and elder from the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in Ontario. She survived.

Attorneys general Todd Rokita of Indiana, Mark Brnovich of Arizona, and Ken Paxton of Texas said they want to protect Americans who donated to the truckers’ cause.

The majority of the Canadians supporting or involved with the Freedom Convoy, “have simply participated in the time-honored tradition of peaceful protest,” Mr. Rokita said.

He took action in response to a hacker who infiltrated GiveSendGo, the crowdfunding website facilitating a second round of

donations to the Freedom Convoy after GoFundMe canceled a campaign that raised nearly $10 million for it. Brnovich and Paxton took action against GoFundMe Inc. GiveSendGo’s hacker’s “primary objective is to squelch free speech through their harassment and intimidation of the protesters,” Mr. Rokita said. “Hoosiers will not be silenced from speaking out in defense of their liberties, whether through direct participation in rallies or through contributing resources to fellow patriots staging the demonstrations.”

A Canadian hacker has taken credit for hacking GoFundMe’s website. Records of online donations made to the Freedom Convoy were obtained illegally, making public donors’ names, zip codes and emails, including those of Indianans, Mr. Rokita said.

“Our data privacy team sprang into action and identified Hoosier victims,” Mr. Rokita said. “We are emailing them to put them on notice and advise them on steps they should take at this juncture to protect themselves – and we are standing ready to assist them further however we can.”

Of the approximately 92,000 donors, the AG’s office has identified 519 Indiana residents who donated a total of $27,524. It’s investigating the breach and subsequent use of the data.

Anyone who thinks their personal information has been compromised – through any type of breach or scam – should file a complaint at indianaconsumer.com or call the AG’s office at 1-800-382-5516, the office said.

Mr. Brnovich and Mr. Paxton issued demands to GoFundMe. The Californiabased company initially said it was keeping the nearly $10 million in donations and redistributing it to other charities of its choice.

Next, it said it would refund donations for those who submitted a form. By Feb. 7, “all Freedom Convoy 2022 donations have been refunded,” the company announced.

“GoFundMe supports peaceful protests and we believe that was the intention of the Freedom Convoy 2022 fundraiser when it was first created,” it said. “However, as a result of multiple discussions with local law enforcement and police reports of violence and other unlawful activity, the Freedom Convoy fundraiser has been removed from the GoFundMe platform.

“The update we issued earlier enabled all donors to get a refund and outlined a plan to distribute remaining funds to verified charities selected by the Freedom Convoy organizers. However, due to donor feedback, we are simplifying the process for you. All donations have been automatically refunded.

You can expect to see your refund within 7-10 business days.”

This statement didn’t appear to be convincing to the Arizona and Texas attorneys general, who are investigating.

Mr. Brnovich’s Civil Litigation Division demanded that GoFundMe preserve materials of any kind relating in any way to the Freedom Convoy fundraiser. “We will protect Arizona consumers from fraud, deception and unfair treatment in any circumstance,” Mr. Brnovich said.

GoFundMe has been told to preserve a range of materials and forms of communication, including emails, voicemails, texts or communication app messages, social media communications, among others, related to its decision to remove the fundraiser from its platform. The company’s also on notice “to preserve materials for any other intended fundraising purpose since January 1, 2020, in which it decided not to distribute funds for the intended fundraising purpose and then redistributed the fundraising monies or claimed to refund those monies to donors.”

The Texas AG’s Consumer Protection Division issued Civil Investigative Demands to GoFundMe to investigate potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. “GoFundMe’s response to an anti-mandate, pro-liberty movement should ring alarm bells to anyone using the donation platform and, more broadly, any American wanting to protect their constitutional rights,” Mr. Paxton said. “Many Texans donated to this worthy cause. I am acting to protect Texas consumers so that they know where their hard-earned money is going, rather than allowing GoFundMe to divert money to another cause without the consent of Texas citizens. I will get to the bottom of this deceitful action.”

Texas’ CIDs require GoFundMe to produce documentation to the AG’s Consumer Protection Division by p.m. on or before Feb. 28.

Health care inflation analysis: Insured patients cost more than self-paying patients in hospitals

By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – As inflation costs and concerns continue to grow, a new analysis published by HealthCare.com’s Health Care Insider found that insured patients admitted to hospitals increasingly cost the hospitals more than self-paying patients did.

Privately insured patients cost hospitals an average of over $1,700 more on inpatient stays than self-paying patients or those who weren’t charged, according to an analysis of inpatient hospitalization cost data since 2000.

Those with health insurance cost hospitals more than selfpaying patients for 10 major hospitalizations ranging from heart attacks to bone fractures, with heart attack costing the most.

On average, the insured cost $17,381 for the ten inpatient types of stays compared to self-payers costing $12,144, a difference of $5,237.

The cost for heart attacks was $22,599 per hospital stay for the insured compared to $6,191 for self-payers, the analysis found, a

margin of $16,408 or 365%.

Treatments for coronary atherosclerosis (artery disease) also cost $5,216 more for privately insured inpatients than for selfpayers.

“One factor in the growing discrepancy between insured and self-pay patient costs is hospitals’ tiered charge system, which assesses private insurers higher charges than they do cash pay customers, particularly those that negotiate in advance,” Bill Ashley, CEO of Allied National, a thirdparty claims administrator, said of the findings.

“As healthcare costs have grown faster than inflation over the past two decades, cash pay patients have been able to cover less of the costs,” he added.

“The second factor,” Mr. Ashley says, “is that self-payers may voluntarily limit use of health services, for example, by leaving the hospital early or declining marginally beneficial services.”

The irony of the findings, David Balat, who leads the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s health-care reform initiatives, told The Center Square, is that “health insurers exist supposedly to mitigate our financial risk when we get sick.

You’d think that their significant purchasing power would offer the best rates, but in reality, that’s not the case at all. It’s often more economical to pay by cash rather than using your insurance coverage. This is evidence of a broken system that requires reform.”

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Right on Health Care proposals, authored

by Balat, focuses on patientcentered reforms. It’s designed to make prescription drugs more affordable, increase access to medical professionals and new models for delivering care, increase price transparency, and allow insurers and employers greater flexibility to select coverage options.

“Texas made great strides toward putting patients back in control of their health care decisions in the last legislative session,” Mr. Balat said, adding that he hopes in the next session they will accomplish even more.

TPPF’s policy proposals include allowing individuals and small groups to create association health plans, approving licensure reciprocity for physicians and nurses and licensure or a pathway for

assistant physicians, and allowing doctors to provide drugs directly to patients, cutting out the middlemen to reduce costs.

Other initiatives include mandating that medical providers and facilities give patients the prices for non-emergency procedures and treatments before they are performed, protecting patients from payment discrimination and strengthening patients’ rights in thirdparty negotiations. TPPF also recommends that Texas request a 1332 waiver from the federal government under the Affordable Care Act, which allows states to take control of their health-care exchange.

“We want to give patients as many choices as possible by letting states take control of their ACA exchanges, approving licensure reciprocity for physicians and nurses, and helping under-served and rural areas get better access to care,” Mr. Balat says.

“Texas has a tremendous opportunity to be the national leader in patient-centered health care reform and to set the example for states around the country.”

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By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The Port of Los Angeles saw its busiest January ever in its 115-year history last month, surpassing a new milestone after seeing a record cargo year in 2021.

The port processed nearly 865,600 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in January, which represents a 3.6% increase compared to last year, according to port officials. Robust consumer demand continues to propel imports at the port, Executive Director Gene Seroka said during a news briefing, noting that retail sales jumped 3.8% from December to January.

“Our record-breaking January reflects the great efforts of our longshore workers, truckers and terminal operators as we continue to focus on additional operational efficiencies in the months ahead,” Mr. Seroka said in a statement.

The port also saw a 21.4% increase in empty containers moving off the docks in January compared to the same time last year. During a news briefing last week, Mr. Seroka said the port’s “Empty Container Dwell Fee” – which would fine carriers for cargo that sat too long on the docks – has “spurred some

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

By ROBERT DAVIS THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Voters in the Mountain West region are becoming increasingly concerned about environmental issues in their states, according to a recent poll.

The “Conservation in the West” poll, conducted by Colorado College’s State of the Rockies Project (SRP), gauged the views of voters in eight states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Overall, it showed an increase in concerns about clean water, wildfires, droughts, and climate change.

“We are seeing a perfect storm of threats that are driving higher levels of concern than ever before for the state of our lands and water in the Mountain West,” SRP Director Katrina Miller-Stevens said in a statement. “Not surprisingly, most voters are aligning behind policies that would help mitigate threats by conserving and protecting more outdoor spaces.”

According to the poll, 69% of respondents said they are “concerned about the future of nature, meaning land, water, air, and wildlife,” which is up from 61% in last year’s poll.

The increased concerns come as visits to national public lands continues to increase.

More than 88% of respondents said they

visited at least one national park last year, and another 93% reported regularly participating in recreational activities like hiking, hunting, or snow sports.

One issue that voters are primarily concerned about is the transition to clean energy and the removal of oil and gas wells from public lands, the poll found.

More than 90% of respondents said they support requiring oil and gas companies to be financially responsible for any accidents or spills and to clean-up any messes made.

Another two-thirds of respondents said they support completely transitioning away from fossil fuels toward clean energy sources such as solar and wind.

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west 10-20 knots today. Waves 6-10 feet with a west-northwest swell 6-10 feet at 6 seconds.

Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west 10-20 knots today. Waves 6-10 feet with a west-northwest swell 6-10 feet at 6 seconds.

Visibility clear.

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Wind from the west-northwest at 12-25 knots today.

Wind waves 3-6 feet with a west swell 3-6 feet at 5-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 46/28/pc 57/37/pc 53/35/pc 51/36/pc 52/35/pc 52/31/pc 53/41/sh 56/41/c

MARINE FORECAST

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interest” in clearing the empty containers. The port has yet to officially impose the fee and has delayed the fine since it was announced in October.

The record-breaking January comes as officials continue to address pandemic-induced backlogs at the port. Mr. Seroka said that as of last Thursday, there were 69 ships headed to the San Pedro Bay Ports, down from a high of 109 ships and the lowest number since October 2021.

Exports at the report remain at their lowest since 2005 and down 16% since last January, Mr. Seroka said. The port director noted that the U.S. trade deficit grew 27% last year, adding that the 2020 Phase 1 Trade Agreement with China brokered by the Trump administration to propel exports “has fallen well short of expectations.”

“We must find a way to improve American exports, getting our farmers and manufacturers back into the international game,” Mr. Seroka said.

In 2021, the Port of Los Angeles shattered records for the amount of cargo processed in a year, handling over 10.7 million TEUs – a 13% increase from the previous calendar year record.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment.

Storage 91,976 acre-ft.

Elevation 711.50 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 12.0 acre-ft.

Inflow 1.2 acre-ft.

State inflow 1.6 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest.

-55 acre-ft.

Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg), left, and Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) search for gold together in “Uncharted.”

Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas) is determined to find the gold before his competition.

‘Spider-Man’ star adds a lot to all his scenes in ‘Uncharted’

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s …

Tom Holland.

The English actor, who performs with an impeccable American accent, has soared as New York City hero SpiderMan in three movies. Now he’s up in the heavens again as another American action hero in “Uncharted,” which topped the box office last weekend with a $44 million gross — largely because it starred Tom Holland.

And he’s the reason you should see it.

The story is good but not great, and it isn’t exactly original. Based

on the video game of the same name, “Uncharted” is about the search around the world for a pile of gold. And it’s connected with the voyage attributed to Ferdinand Magellan (who, as the movie noted, wasn’t actually the first person who sailed around the world).

There are some unexpected plot twists in the film directed

by Ruben Fleischer, and actor Antonio Banderas adds some flair as a classic villain. But really, the best part of the movie is Mr. Holland and his chemistry with fellow star Mark Wahlberg. In fact, Mr. Holland has an uncanny ability to connect with every actor, and that’s the main reason, not the computer-generated effects or the Please see ‘UNCHARTED’ on B4

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The pain can manifest in a number of ways, like affairs (emotional and/or physical), self-destructive behaviors like using drugs and drinking to excess, or even violence. If you have thought of any of these things, you really must find a way to heal your relationship, and you most likely will need some help figuring it out.

Of course, therapy or marriage counseling is what comes to mind first, but there are a number of other ways you can begin the healing. The simplest is by just starting to talk about your feelings and how the relationship isn’t

working for either of you. Agree with your partner not to shame or blame, but to talk about your own emotions and to do it in a way that expresses your feelings versus venting your anger.

It can be a little difficult to keep your emotions in check during this kind of conversation (which is why I suggest professional help), but at least give it a try. By putting your feelings on the table, you will see them differently, and try looking at things from your partner’s perspective if you can. This process will definitely give you some deeper insight as to what is going on between you.

Even though things are tough right now, if you and your partner can summon up the courage and

the love to commit to making things better, by whatever appropriate means necessary, you will have gotten over the biggest hurdle. Then you both must do your best to remain on good behavior and try being nice and respectful to each other. This will make being a couple less toxic and allow some healing to take place.

No one changes overnight, and when it’s your relationship that needs to change, it can take a while, but don’t give up.

Remember that love and family are the greatest gifts, and even when you enter the doldrums, there is always a way out.

Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is an award-winning therapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of seven books, and a blogger for PsychologyToday.com with nearly 27 million readers. Reach him at barton@bartongoldsmith.com.

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The star of “Uncharted” saw that action movie, based on the video game, open in the No. 1 spot last weekend with a whopping $44.2 million gross.

Another film starring Mr. Holland, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” remains in the top five after two months. It placed No. 3 with $7.7 million.

The No. 2 spot belonged to “Dog,” which opened last weekend with $15.1 million.

Channing Tatum stars as Briggs, who’s transporting a fellow former Army Ranger — a Belgian malinois named Lulu — on a road trip to a soldier’s funeral. The question is whether Briggs can win the dog’s affection along the way.

In fourth place last weekend was “Death on the Nile,” director/star Kenneth Branagh’s take on the Agathie Christie classic. It grossed $6.3 million.

“Jackass Forever” placed fifth with $5.2 million.

“Marry Me,” the romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, placed sixth. It grossed $3.7 million.

The animated sequel “Sing 2” placed seventh with $2.8 million.

In eighth place was “Scream” with $2 million.

“Blacklight,” the latest thriller starring Liam Neeson, was ninth with $1.8 million.

“The Cursed” opened in 10th place with $1.7 million.

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Libra: You’re likely to be feeling the tug of distant lands, Libra.

Today you could stop at the travel agent’s office, the one you’ve walked by countless times, and stare at the pictures. Thailand, Hong Kong, and New Zealand are just a few of the places you’d like to see. The pictures look so enticing. Go ahead. Plan such a trip, although it’s likely to be only a temporary diversion.

Scorpio: Change, even when it’s for the better, can sometimes be a little scary, Scorpio. You could feel some hesitation about taking a new job or upgrading your home.

Nevertheless, you’re being given a terrific opportunity. If you don’t seize it, you’ll likely regret it for the rest of your life.

Sagittarius: There are plenty of opportunities out there, and you’re tempted to seize every one of them. Well, Sagittarius, a bit of discrimination is in order if you’re going to make the best use of the auspicious atmosphere. Travel is definitely in the picture, as is continuing your education in some way. It could be something simple, such as enrolling in a cooking class at an adult education center.

Capricorn: You’re likely to receive a windfall of some sort today. Be cautious with it, Capricorn. If you invest it wisely, it will serve you long and well. Your curiosity has been piqued about some rather esoteric subjects, perhaps the dark arts.

Aquarius: A change of scene is in store for you, Aquarius. It’s unclear whether or not this is a voluntary move, but it’s clear that chaos and confusion reign over the next few days. There is much to be done. Fortunately, your organizational abilities will serve you well. You don your general’s hat, wield your clipboard like a sword, and get everybody doing your bidding.

Pisces: It’s possible that you could fear for your job today, Pisces. Fortunately, those fears are unfounded. There is a lot of upheaval occurring at work.

You’re best advised to steer clear of it, if you can. If you continue to do your job well, you’re likely to receive a bonus or promotion as a result of your efforts.

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Aries: It’s hard to deny the power of a chemical reaction to another person. You’ll likely meet someone today or perhaps you’ve just met someone who has a strong influence on you, Aries. You can’t get this person out of your mind.

It isn’t clear whether this is a onetime fling or a long-term romance.

Taurus: “The person who dies with the most toys wins” may well be your philosophy, Taurus.

And today you certainly move ahead in the race as you add yet another technological wonder to your home. What is it this time?

A scanner, digital camera, DVD player, or all of the above? It’s a small indulgence for all the hard work you do.

Gemini: Today you could sit down at the computer for just a minute to research something on the Internet and wind up spending most of the afternoon entranced by what you’re reading, Gemini. You could very well stumble upon some information on the occult and mysticism. It’s always fascinated you, and now that you’ve begun learning, you don’t want to stop.

Cancer: You’ve always had a knack for all things financial, Cancer, but today your ability is especially enhanced. You’ve discovered all the free investing information available over the Internet, and you absorb it like a sponge. Your natural fiscal sense enables you to separate the nonsense from the sound investment advice.

Leo: Keep your eyes wide open today, Leo, as you may meet the person of your dreams! Or you could stumble, literally, upon a stack of cash. It’s likely to be a most unusual day, so keep your wits about you and your mind open to all possibilities.

If an intriguing new business opportunity comes your way, don’t accept it right immediately.

Virgo: A change of profession may be in the stars for you, Virgo, or a change of hobby at the very least. The latest technological advances have really captured your interest. Making films, in particular, gets your creative juices flowing. Perhaps it’s time to sign up for a weekend workshop or splurge on that video camera

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Mid-credit scenes suggest possible sequal ‘UNCHARTED’

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aerial feats, that “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has stayed among the top three movies in the box office for two months.

As already seen in the trailers, “Uncharted” begins with Mr. Holland struggling not to fall from an airplane — without a parachute. It’s a long, long way down, and unlike Spider-Man, Mr. Holland’s character doesn’t have webbing to save him.

After that, Mr. Holland doesn’t get much time to rest. He’s running, jumping, fighting and trying not to fall at various locations.

In “Uncharted,” Mr. Holland stars as Nathan Drake, a street-smart kid who grew up in a boys’ home run by nuns. His brother Sam (Rudy Pankow) taught Nathan (played by Tiernan Jones in a flashback scene) at a young age how to steal, and as a young adult, Nathan works as a bartender with a knack for stealing valuable things from right under people’s noses.

One night Nathan meets Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mr. Wahlberg), another thief who needs Nathan’s smarts to steal two gold crosses that serve as essential keys (literally) in the search for a map leading to ancient treasure, which, of course, is a lot of gold.

But everyone else wants that gold too, such as villains Santiago Moncada (Mr. Banderas) and Sully’s enemy Braddock (Tati Gabrielle).

Nathan and Sully partner with a third thief, Chloe Frazer, played effectively by Sophia Taylor Ali. Nathan and Sully are clearly the thieves fans will root for, because there are moral lines they won’t cross. And despite their greed, they have a good heart.

Santiago and Braddock have no such scruples.

And Chloe? Can Nathan and Sully trust her? Can she trust them? Can Nathan and Sully trust each other?

The questions are asked early, but it’s the final part of the movie where “Uncharted” soars to its best heights. None of the details will be spoiled here.

As always in action films, be sure to watch for extra scenes. Here they’re mixed in with the start of the closing credits and suggest a sequel.

And with a $44 million gross in its first weekend, there’s little doubt there will be an “Uncharted 2.”

But hopefully before filming starts, Mr. Holland will get a chance to relax and plant both feet on the ground before soaring again.

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Nathan (Mr. Holland) chases after Chloe Frazer (Sophia Taylor Ali), who, after the pursuit, becomes his and Sully’s partner in “Uncharted.”

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SANTA YNEZ RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO ADJUST DIVISION BOUNDARIES AND NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District (District), at its meeting on March 9, 2022, will conduct a public hearing regarding its intent to adjust the division boundaries within the District. The public hearing will be conducted by the District at the Vandenberg Village Community Services District, Conference Room, 3745 Constellation Rd., Lompoc, California, at 6:30 p.m., on March 9, 2022 with public participation available in person or remote via video or teleconference through Zoom. Remote participation details are available at SYRWCD.com. Any resident or owner of land within the District may appear before the Board and object to the making of the proposed change or changes or petition that a change be made otherwise than as proposed.

The Board of Directors proposes the division boundaries of the District be as follows: DIVISION 1: Beginning at a point on the western boundary of the current Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District (District), said point also being the mouth of the Santa Ynez River at the Pacific Ocean; thence easterly along the Santa Ynez River to the intersection with H St, said H St is also known as State Highway 1; thence southerly along H St/State Highway 1 to the intersection with Central Ave; thence easterly along Central Ave to the intersection with D St; thence southerly along D St to the intersection with North Ave; thence easterly along North Ave to the intersection with C St; thence southerly along said C St to the intersection with Pine Ave; thence westerly along Pine Ave to the intersection with F St; thence southerly along F St to the intersection with College Ave; thence westerly along College Ave to the intersection with R St; thence southerly along R St to the intersection with Laurel Ave; thence westerly along Laurel Ave to the intersection with V St; thence southerly along V St to the intersection with Ocean Ave; thence westerly along Ocean Ave to the intersection with De Wolff Ave and La Salle Canyon Rd; thence following La Salle Canyon Rd first southerly, then westerly and then southerly along La Salle Canyon Rd to a point on the southern boundary of the District, said point also being the intersection with the boundary of the Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB); thence generally westerly following along said southern boundary of the District to a point, said point being the intersection with the mean tide of the Pacific Ocean; thence generally northly along mean tide of the Pacific Ocean, also being the western boundary of the District to the mouth of the Santa Ynez River, and the point of beginning.

DIVISION 2: Beginning at the intersection with La Salle Canyon Rd, the southern boundary of the District, and the VSFB boundary; thence along said southern boundary of the District to the intersection with Cabrillo Highway, also known as State Highway 1; thence northerly along said highway to the intersection with 12th St and Ocean Ave, said Ocean Ave is also known as State Highway 1; thence westerly along said Ocean Ave/State Highway 1 to the intersection with H St, said H St is also known as State Highway 1; thence northerly along said H St/State Highway 1 to the intersection with College Ave; thence westerly along College Ave to the intersection with R St; thence southerly along R St to the intersection with Laurel Ave; thence westerly along Laurel Ave to the intersection with V St; thence southerly along V St to the intersection with Ocean Ave; thence generally westerly along Ocean Ave to a point that is the intersection with La Salle Canyon Rd, De Wolff Ave and Ocean Ave; thence southerly, westerly and southwesterly along La Salle Canyon Rd to the point of beginning.

DIVISION 3: Beginning at a point on the western boundary of the District, said point also being the mouth of the Santa Ynez River at the Pacific Ocean; thence easterly along the Santa Ynez River to the intersection with H St, also known as State Highway 1; thence southerly along H St/State Highway 1 to the intersection with Central Ave; thence easterly along Central Ave to the intersection with D St; thence southerly along D St to the intersection with North Ave; thence easterly along East North Ave to the intersection with Riverside Dr; thence southerly along Riverside Dr with the intersection with Pine Ave, said point also being a point on the eastern Lompoc City Limit boundary; thence easterly and generally northly along said Lompoc City Limit boundary to the intersection with McLaughlin Rd; thence easterly along McLaughlin Rd to the intersection with the northeast corner of parcel number 099-141-003 (within census block 060830028091025); thence southerly along the eastern line of said parcel to the northwest corner of parcel number 099-141-001 (within census block 060830028091025); thence easterly along said parcel northern boundary to the intersection with Mission Gate Rd; thence northeasterly along said Mission Gate Rd to the intersection with Purisima Rd; thence southeasterly along Purisima Rd to the intersection with Buellton-Lompoc Rd, said Buellton-Lompoc Rd also being State Highway 246; thence easterly along said State Highway 246 to the intersection with Gypsy Canyon Rd; thence generally northerly along Gypsy Canyon Rd to the intersection with Cebada Canyon Rd, said point being near the most northwest corner of parcel number 099-610-005 (within census block 060830028091009); thence generally first westerly and then northerly along Cebada Canyon Rd to the intersection with the north boundary of the District, said point being on the north boundary of parcel number 099-060-026 (within census block 060830028091012); thence generally westerly along said District boundary to a point on the mean tide line of the Pacific Ocean; thence southerly approximately 660 feet along said mean hide tide line to the point of beginning.

DIVISION 4: Beginning at the intersection with H St, said H St also known as State Highway 1, and College Ave; thence easterly along College Ave to the intersection with F St; thence northerly along F St to the intersection with Pine Ave; thence easterly along Pine Ave to the intersection with C St; thence northerly along C St to the intersection with North Ave; thence easterly along North Ave to the intersection with Riverside Dr; thence southeasterly along Riverside Dr to the intersection with Pine Ave, said point also being a point on the City of Lompoc City Limit boundary; thence easterly and generally northerly along said Lompoc City Limit boundary to the intersection with McLaughlin Rd; thence easterly along McLaughlin Rd to the intersection with the northeast corner of parcel number 099-141-003 (within census block 060830028091025); thence southerly along the eastern line of said parcel to the northwest corner of parcel number 099-141-001 (within census block 060830028091025); thence easterly along said parcel northern boundary to the intersection with Mission Gate Rd; thence northeasterly along said Mission Gate Rd to the intersection with Purisima Rd; thence southeasterly along Purisima Rd to the intersection with Buellton-Lompoc Rd, said Buellton-Lompoc Rd also being State Highway 246; thence easterly along said State Highway 246 to the intersection with Gypsy Canyon Rd; thence generally northerly along Gypsy Canyon Rd to the intersection with Cebada Canyon Rd, said point being near the most northwest corner of parcel number 099-610-005 (within census block 060830028091009); thence generally first westerly and then northerly along Cebada Canyon Rd to the intersection with the north boundary of the District, said point being on the north boundary of parcel number 099-060-026 (within census block 060830028091012); thence generally easterly along said north boundary of the District to the intersection with US Highway 101; thence generally southerly along said US Highway 101 to the intersection with the northern boundary of the City of Buellton City Limits; thence along the eastern and southern boundaries of the Buellton City Limits lying easterly of the right of way of US Highway 101 to the intersection with US Highway 101; thence southerly along said US Highway 101 to the intersection with the southern boundary of the District; thence along said southern boundary of the District generally westerly to the intersection with State Highway 1; thence generally northerly along said State Highway 1 to the intersection with Ocean Ave, said Ocean Ave is also known as State Highway 1; thence along said Ocean Ave/State Highway 1 generally westerly to the intersection with H St, said H St is also known as State Highway 1; thence northerly along H St/State Highway 1 to the intersection with College Ave and the point of beginning.

DIVISION 5: All of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District area lying easterly of the right of way of US Highway 101, excepting there of any area within the city limits of the City of Buellton.

A map depicting the proposed boundary changes is available for inspection at SYRWCD.com.

SANTA YNEZ RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Amber M. Thompson Secretary to the Board FEB 22; MAR 1 -- 2022 / 58024