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SB gas prices reach new high Here’s how costs compare to state, country By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

Gas prices across the country are continuing to climb — and Santa Barbara is no exception. In fact, the Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc areas set a new record Monday with the

average for regular unleaded gas reaching $5.287 per gallon and diesel hitting $5.648, according to the American Automobile Association. The previous record for the area was set on June 18, 2008, with $4.7081, an AAA spokesperson Please see GAS on A2

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Gas prices exceed $5 a gallon at the Fuel Depot on Carrillo Street in Santa Barbara. The average price in the city reached a record high Monday of $5.287 a gallon for regular unleaded gas.

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“We are matching donations, dollar for dollar, to everything we collect,” said Gary Simpson, president and owner of the Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center, which is raising money for Direct Relief’s humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

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Board of Supervisors to discuss ExxonMobil Hearing to cover proposed trucking plan By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN

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The Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center has raised more than $1,300 for Direct Relief’s humanitarian aid for Ukraine. “We started this fundraiser last Wednesday after not being able to stand seeing it (the Russian invasion) on the news anymore,” Gary Simpson, president and owner of the store, told the NewsPress. “We are matching donations, dollar for dollar, for everything we collect,” Mr. Simpson said. “Since Wednesday, 2,600 people have donated. So far, we have raised over $1,300. My hope is to raise $5,000 by the end of the week and deliver it to Direct Relief.” His store’s cashiers ask customers as they ring up their purchases if they would like to donate to Ukraine or round up their purchase. “The average donation so far is 51 cents, which means that most customers are rounding up their purchases,” Mr. Simpson said. “Approximately one in four people have donated. “On an average day, we have about 1,800 transactions,” said Mr. Simpson, whose Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center is the locally owned Ace Hardware store. His store’s donations go to Direct Relief, which is based in Goleta and is well-known for sending medical supplies to nations around the world, as well as to communities across the U.S. “Direct Relief has been working closely with the (Ukrainian) Ministry of Health and other organizations for the

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Goleta-based Direct Relief prepares medical supplies for shipment to Ukraine.

past few years, providing medical supplies and medications to bolster Ukraine even before the conflict began,” Heather Bennett, vice president of partnerships and philanthropy at Direct Relief, told the News-Press Monday. “The ministry has provided us with a list of the most needed Please see UKRAINE on A2

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TO HELP UKRAINE You can help Direct Relief’s efforts for Ukraine by making a purchase at the Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center, 415 E. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara. If you don’t need to make a purchase, you can drop off a check, made out to Direct Relief, at the store. You also can donate directly at www.directrelief.org.

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing today in Santa Maria regarding ExxonMobil’s plan for interim trucking of crude oil on area highways. The county planning commission has recommended the board deny Exxon’s interim trucking project in part due to “unavoidable impacts” on biological, cultural and water resources in the event of potential oil spills. Exxon’s modified project plan included interim trucking of crude oil to the Santa Maria Pump Station until its estimated shutdown in 2023. The plan would include an estimate of 78 round trips per day, seven days a week. The plan would then pivot to the Pentland Terminal either for seven years or until a pipeline becomes available. This would require about 34 round trips per day when the SMPS has temporarily shut down or 68 round trips per day when it has been permanently closed, according to a prepared presentation. ExxonMobil’s plan set an annual limit of 24,820 trucks. Exxon has said the plan would bring additional revenue and trucking jobs to the area. Representatives also said the plan would be a better environmental choice because it would reduce the amount of oil shipped into the U.S. from foreign countries. But the planning commission’s findings, which recommended denial, said the proposed project would only have a trivial impact on domestic oil use and demand. The commission also said there

was not enough evidence to show the project would increase local jobs or expenditures at area businesses. The planning commission is asking that the Board of Supervisors “finds that there is not substantial evidence in the record to support a determination that the benefits of the project outweigh the project’s significant and unmitigable impacts on the environment.” ExxonMobil’s current permit for the Las Flores Canyon facility stipulates that oil transportation can only be done by pipeline unless the entitlement is changed. The Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc areas set a new record Monday with the average for regular unleaded gas reaching $5.287 and diesel hitting $5.648, according to the American Automobile Association. In comparison, California’s average was $5.343 as of Monday, per AAA data. Today’s Board of Supervisors meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building at 511 E. Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria. People can also attend the meeting virtually. The meeting will be televised on local cable channel 20 and live-streamed at countyofsb.org/ceo/csbtv/ livestream.sbc and youtube.com/ user/CSBTV20. The board consists of Supervisors Das Williams, Gregg Hart, Joan Hartmann, Bob Nelson and Steve Lavagnino. For more information, go to www.countyofsb.org/bos.

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Seven new COVID-19 cases reported

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The Cruise Ship Program was established in 2002, but cruise ship visits to Santa Barbara have been suspended for the past two years because of COVID, according to the agenda report. The department said it has 17 cruise ship calls on the schedule for spring 2022, with the first

scheduled for March 16, and plans to keep those in place should COVID cases continue on a downward trend. To stream the meeting online, go to santabarbaraca.gov/cap. To participate in the virtual meeting during public comment, visit santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.

Continued from Page A1 medications, so we have been able to ramp up support in the shipments that are being delivered,” Ms. Bennett said. “We are also looking at refugee settlements and how we can support them in Poland and the surrounding countries.” Last week the News-Press reported on several shipments of medical supplies that Direct Relief sent to Ukraine. “We’ve received confirmation that the first shipment, which included 360 emergency medical backpacks, crossed into Ukraine and was received by the Ministry of Health,” said Ms. Bennett. “The second shipment left Friday, containing more backpacks, hygiene kits, oxygen concentrators and medication for respiratory conditions and is expected to arrive no later than Wednesday.” Mr. Simpson said people don’t have to make a purchase at his store to help. They can write a

A twovehicle collision Monday near Lake Cachuma left three people injured, two of them seriously.

according to Capt. Daniel Bertucelli, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s public information officer. One of the three individuals was airlifted to the hospital. No extrication was required at the scene, Capt. Bertucelli said. The crash is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

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check to Direct Relief and drop it off at the Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center, located at 415 E. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara. You also can donate directly at www.directrelief.org. “There is no other organization in town that is doing what Direct Relief is doing for the Ukrainian crisis,” Mr. Simpson said. He noted that Ukraine urgently needs the aid. Otherwise, he said, “there are young kids not getting diabetes medicine and seniors not getting their heart medicine.” Ms. Bennett praised the Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center for supporting Direct Relief since 1988. “Every contribution we get enables us to mobilize for even more support,” she said. “We are so honored and humbled that the Santa Barbara community always steps up and contributes and is part of the response efforts.” email: kzhender@newspress.com

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Sheriff’s office seeks grant funding for ATV patrolling By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

As complaints of ATVs destroying private property and the environment around Lompoc and the Santa Ynez riverbed continue to ramp up, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said it will seek additional funding to increase its patrol. The Sheriff’s Office said it has requested grant funding to increase patrol and enforcement in areas where illegal ATVs are being used in violation of state and county ordinances. It also plans to increase enforcement in the Santa Maria riverbed, around South County and in the Cuyama Valley, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.

The preliminary application for grant funding was submitted to the California Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle grant program on Friday. It is the eighth year, the sheriff’s office has applied for grant funding for off-road vehicle enforcement. Beginning today, individuals can view the grant application and submit public comments online. This process will be open until May 2 with the final application due June 6. The grant application can be found at ohv.parks.ca.gov. Click on the “On-Line Grants Application (OLGA)” link under the “Grants” tab at the top. Then follow directions on the menu bar on the left side of the screen. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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“Hardworking families are having to cut back from other expenses just to fill up their gas tanks,” state Sen. Patricia Bates, R-Laguna Niguel, said during last week’s press conference. “Higher gas prices are eating up their budgets for food and groceries, prescription medications, school supplies and other necessary expenses. With such an enormous surplus, this is just unacceptable.” But pausing the gas tax could have unintended consequences on other priorities, Democrats said. “The current proposal will delay transit and infrastructure projects in our communities so before taking a position, it’s important to further discuss the tradeoffs,” Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, said in a statement to the News-Press. “SB 1 (the 2017 gas tax increase

bill) has helped fund 245 projects across our community. Caltrans has made repairs to Highway 246, Route 150 and has also funded some of the current construction on the 101.” In comparison, the average price for regular unleaded gas in the San Luis Obispo, Atascadero and Paso Robles region was $5.516 per gallon. The average price has reached $5.429 in the Los Angeles and Long Beach area and $5.284 in Sacramento Monday, according to AAA. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion has caused crude prices to soar, leading to the surmounting gas prices in the U.S., according to AAA. As Gov. Gavin Newsom last week called on state departments and agencies to terminate

contracts subjected to economic sanctions on Russia, Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, implored the governor to halt the importation of crude oil from Russia. Sen. Grove said California should instead rely on in-state producers, including those in her district. “What good does it do for us to divest in Russian assets on the one hand, then send (Russian President Vladimir) Putin billions of dollars for imported crude on the other,” Sen. Grove said in a statement. California imported nearly 15.5 million barrels of crude oil in 2021, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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told the News-Press. In comparison, California’s average was $5.343 as of Monday, per AAA data. The national average is also nearing historic levels. As of Monday, it was $4.065. According to AAA, the current record was set in July 2008 at $4.114 for regular unleaded gas and $4.845 for diesel. A group of Assembly Republicans last week called for a six-month moratorium of the gas tax to alleviate the financial burden on Californians. Minority Floor Leader James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, said the suspension would save individuals $0.50 per gallon.

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renovations to the landmark Plaza del Mar Band Shell and $125,000 for a replacement of the Oak Park dance floor. Additionally Tuesday, the Santa Barbara City Council is slated to receive a presentation on the status of the Cruise Ship Program by the Waterfront Department.

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The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a twovehicle head-on collision Monday with multiple injuries. The crash occurred on State Route 154 near Lake Cachuma Three people were injured in the collision, including two seriously, and were transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital,

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Sunday win splits series for UCSB baseball By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

No. 26 UCSB Baseball evened its series with Oregon Sunday afternoon taking game four by a score of 7-5. The right amount of offense mixed with timely defense saw the Gauchos strand nine Duck baserunners as they held Oregon to a .231 batting average with runners in scoring position in the contest. Seven different batters collected UCSB’s 10 hits including Jordan Sprinkle, Christian Kirtley, and Leo Mosby who all have multi-hit efforts. Kirtley and Mosby led the way with two RBI apiece and both Sprinkle and Kirtley homered. Ryan Gallagher earned the start, tossing four full innings with three earned runs. Five different Gauchos came on in relief to secure the win. Michael Rice (2-0) would be credited

with the win tossing 1.2 innings of one-run ball, and Ryan Harvey picked up his second save of the season, getting four huge outs. Broc Mortensen, who last year landed fourth in the record books with 19 hit-by-pitches, got on three times by way of the HBP on Sunday. Once again, the Gauchos struck first in what would turn out to be the only game of the series not decided by one run. Two batters got hit by pitches and a third walked to load the bases with one out, bringing Kyle Johnson to the plate. Johnson walked on five pitches to plate the first run of the day. With two outs came Leo Mosby, who in a full count poked a double into right field to score two and give his team the early 3-0 lead. In the bottom of the third is when the host Ducks got through

scoring a pair to cut the lead to 32. With two outs in the top of the fifth, Sprinkle stepped to the plate and collected his first home run of the season, clearing the wall in right center, but the Ducks wasted no time evening the game in the bottom half with another pair of runs. All tied at 4-4, the Gauchos picked up the bats in the top of the sixth, collecting four hits in the inning. Johnson doubled to right center and was driven home on an RBI single from Kirtley. John Newman Jr. then provided what would be the game winning run, doubling down the left line to score Kirtley and make it a 6-4 ballgame. The bottom of the seventh saw Oregon get its first two batters aboard with a run scored, but in came Rice who retired all three batters he faced to get out of the inning with the lead.

Kirtley’s eighth inning homer, his second of the year, went over the left center wall to give his team a little breathing room. The bottom of the eighth is where the game was won by the defense as Oregon managed to load the bases with two outs, but in came Harvey who used his heat to get one of the top batters in the Ducks’ lineup in Drew Cowley to fly out to left field and strand three runners. Harvey would go one-two-three in the bottom of the ninth to earn the four-out save. UCSB returns to Caesar Uyesaka Tuesday night to host LMU and will play two games down in Lake Elsinore next weekend with UC San Diego. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

UCSB softball wins second straight, defeat Wagner 12-0 By BRITT CALVILLO UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The UC Santa Barbara softball team picked up its second win in the South Coast Invitational on Saturday at Campus Diamond, defeating the Wagner Seahawks 12-0 in a five inning game. UCSB (5-14) recorded its second game of the year with five runs in a single inning, doing so twice today. In the circle, pitcher Alyssa Molina threw a five-inning shutout, allowing three hits, striking out seven, and walking only one, tallying her first win of the 2022 season. The Gauchos got on the board in the bottom of the second which started with third baseman Korie Thomas moving to first base after she was hit by a pitch. Right fielder Ally Nodohara then

doubled to center field to score Thomas. With Nodohara in scoring position, catcher Ashley Donaldson followed it up with a double to left field and collected her third RBI of the season. Left fielder Chloe Stewart had a single bunt, good enough to bring Donaldson across the plate. Second baseman Maci Fines hit a single to right field and advanced Stewart to third. Fines then got in a pickle between second and first base, while Stewart scored. With two outs, shortstop Madelyn McNally hit her own double to center field. First baseman Rayna Cohen hit an RBI double to right field and moved the score to 5-0. In the bottom of the third, Nodohara got a hit and Donaldson

roped another RBI double to left field. Stewart put up a sacrifice fly as Donaldson rounded third and made it home on the throw, bringing the score to 7-0. While the Gauchos put runs on the board, Molina allowed just two hits through the first four innings, a single in the first and fourth - leaving both Seahawks on first base. The bottom of the fourth replicated the second in that the Gauchos collected five runs. Thomas got it started with two runners on base; she grounded out to second as Cohen advanced to third and McNally scored. Nodohara tallied her 11th hit and first triple of her senior campaign, racking up two RBIs as Cohen and pinch runner Lauren Lewis crossed the plate. Stewart ended the Gaucho

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scoring with a two RBI single as Donaldson and Nodohara made it home. Entering the top of the fifth inning, UCSB needed to hold the lead in order to end the game early. Molina had no issues as she struck out the first two Seahawks at-bat. The game ended with a pop up to McNally, leaving the score 12-0. The Gauchos will play their final game of the South Coast Invitational tomorrow at 11:45 a.m. against the Santa Clara Broncos. Britt Calvillo writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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Gauchos beat TCU in women’s tennis By DANIEL MESSINGER UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The No. 29 UC Santa Barbara women’s tennis team beat TCU 5-2 Sunday afternoon to finish off a 2-0 trip to Texas. The win is the Gauchos’ (8-5) seventh in their last eight matches. Shakhnoza Khatamova and Elizaveta Volodko opened things up with a 6-3 win in the number one doubles matchup, beating Aleksa Cveticanin and Stevie Kennedy. Kira Reuter and Amelia Honer then secured the doubles point for Santa Barbara, beating Mercedes Aristegui and Isabel Pascual 6-3 on court two. In singles, court four finished first and saw Honer beat Stevie Kennedy 6-1, 6-0. TCU made it 2-1 as Alisa Soloveva beat Khatamova 6-3, 6-4 on court one.

The Gauchos ensured a victory with a pair of wins on courts five and three. On five, Filippa BruuSyversen beat Jade Otway 7-5, 6-4 and on three, Camille Kiss clinched the match with a back-andforth 6-0, 3-6, 6-2 triumph. The Horned Frogs picked up another point as Isabel Pascual beat Kira Reuter 7-5, 5-7, 1-0 (10-5). Finally, Elizaveta Volodko bested Mercedes Aristegui 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 for the Gauchos’ fifth and final point. Santa Barbara has some time off from competitions before returning to action as they travel north to take on Stanford on March 22nd at 12:00 P.M. Daniel Messinger writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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Dos Pueblos softball team loses to Oak Park, Buena By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

It was a tough weekend for Dos Pueblos softball as the team lost two non-league games Saturday. The Chargers fell to Oak Park 6-1 and lost to Buena 3-0 during the Simi Valley Manlet Tournament. However, Jessica Reveles and Lacy Spear played “stellar defense” in the second game, noted Coach Mike Gerken. “It was pretty much the same story in both games — we hit it hard and got nothing for it, especially in game two,” Gerken said. “We only struck out three times over 12 innings, but everything we hit was right at them or met with a defensive gem.” “I’m proud of the way our girls are hitting it,” Gerken continued. “We know we can score; it’s just a matter of ‘hittin’ it where they ain’t.’” With the two losses, Dos Pueblos softball now has an overall record of 6-3 but a league record of 3-0.

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SAN MARCOS SPLITS GAMES San Marcos fell to Kennedy 5-3 in the Simi Valley Manlet tournament over the weekend, but the softball team rallied against Santa Paula 6-4. The Royals started off strong in its game against Santa Paula, with Emma Foster scoring a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first. Caitlyn Early singled, stole second and was hit home on a triple by Tiana Monaghan. San Marcos banked three more runs in the third inning on a one-out triple by Gigi Gritt. Early got another home run, and Cassandra Perez followed with an RBI single. Santa Paula fired back with four runs in the 4th inning, but Monaghan added another run for San Marcos in the 5th to make it the final 6-4 score. San Marcos pretty evenly matched Kennedy run-for-run up until the fourth when the latter team would score three. San Marcos couldn’t capitalize in the bottom of the inning, and the game was called due to the 90-minute time limit — leaving

Kennedy ahead by two. Gritt pitched her second complete game win two days in a row and was also two for six on the day hitting with a triple. Foster and Early were both three for five on the day, each with a home run. Monaghan was two for five with a trip and her second home run in two days. San Marcos is now 3-5 overall with a 2-1 league record.

DOS PUEBLOS TIES AT INVITATIONAL Dos Pueblos track and field walked away with a tie in the Don Green Invitational at Moorpark over the weekend. The girls JV team placed first in the long jump and second in the high jump. Varsity girls placed fourth in the distance medley. As for the boys varsity, the Chargers took fourth in the triple jump and fifth in the high jump. The boys JV team placed third in the distance medley. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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Students impress judges at architectural design contest By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The 31st annual Santa Barbara County High School Architectural Design Competition of 2022 concluded last weekend. The competition is held annually by the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, a nonprofit that seeks to stimulate interest in the profession among high school students. On March 1, 40 students from across the county gathered in two locations two be briefed on this year’s topic. This year, the high school students’ challenge was to design a housing complex for 400 college students at a hypothetical university in Southern California overlooking the Pacific Coast. Due to rapid growth, the university needs room to accommodate additional students. Solutions had to be no more than three stories tall but could take the form of multiple buildings and outdoor spaces. The designs were required to use energyefficient practices wherever possible, and exterior space was equally as important as interior space. Students had a day to complete their submissions for the competition after which a panel of architects selected 12 finalists. On Saturday, the 12 finalists gathered at the Dunn School in Santa Ynez to present their

The competition is held annually by the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, a nonprofit that seeks to stimulate interest in the profession among high school students. proposals before another group of architect judges. Ellie Gleason, a junior at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, won first place. Her name will be engraved on the competition’s perpetual trophy, joining the names of past winners dating back to 2003. The trophy will be at Dos Pueblos High School during the coming year. Clancy Reagan, a junior at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, took second place. In third place was Olivia Doman, a senior at Olive Grove

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From left, Olivia Doman, Clancy Reagan, Ellie Gleason, Ava Warmath and Jack Van Thyne were recognized for their achievements at the Santa Barbara County High School Architectural Design Competition of 2022.

Charter School in Santa Barbara. Honorable mentions went to Jack Van Thyne, a senior at San Marcos High School, and Ava

Warmath, a junior at Dos Pueblos High School. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

California bonds receive ‘AA’ rating from Fitch By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Top credit rating agency Fitch has assigned California a “AA” rating for its $2.2 billion in general obligation bonds, a reasonably high grade that analysts say considers the state’s diverse economy that supports “strong, albeit cyclical, revenue growth prospects.” The state’s general obligation (GO) bonds, which are a type of municipal bond, are used to finance or refinance voter-approved projects. Unlike revenue bonds, general obligation bonds pledge that the state will use all resources available to repay bond holders, including tax revenues, according to Investopedia. Similar to an individual credit score, the better the bond credit rating, the cheaper the borrowing cost, according to the California State Treasurer’s Office. Fitch’s latest ranking considered $1.4 billion in GO bonds used for various purposes, as well as $800 million various purpose GO refunding bonds. According to analysts, the state has a “moderate level of long-term liabilities” and “strong fiscal management” that allows the state to “withstand economic and revenue cyclicality.” Analysts predict that just as the state saw strong economic growth following the Great Recession, California will likely return to this trend post-pandemic.

According to analysts, the state has a ‘moderate level of longterm liabilities’ and ‘strong fiscal management’ that allows the state to ‘withstand economic and revenue cyclicality.’ Fitch gave the state’s revenue framework a “AAA” rating – the highest on its grading scale – noting that the state’s tax revenues are “dominated by personal income taxes.” “Long-term growth prospects for revenues are strong, driven by the state’s robust economic fundamentals,” the report states. “The state retains the independent legal ability to raise taxes, subject to a legislative super-majority voting requirement.” Analysts gave the state’s long-term liability burden a “AA” rating in its report, noting that while the state is above the nationwide median, the liabilities remain a “moderate burden on the resource base.” The report explains that the state is working to address pension liabilities with benefit reforms and supplemental contributions. Fitch analysts also gave California’s operating performance a high “AA” ranking, saying that the government’s “strong budget management” during periods of economic expansion and growth after the Great Recession allowed the state to “materially improve its financial position” and “enhance its ability to address future fiscal challenges.” “The state eliminated budgetary liabilities, built a rainy day fund, enacted on-time,

structurally balanced budgets and generally used a prudent approach to managing demands for additional spending,” the report notes. “All of these efforts contribute to greater resilience to cyclical economic changes.” Fitch analysts reviewed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $286.4 billion proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, saying they consider it to be “generally prudent and structurally balanced.” Analysts said the proposed budget shows a “commitment to building reserves” and investing in key policy areas, with funding priorities in education, housing, health care, climate resiliency and workforce development. The report does note, however, that the state’s unemployment still remains higher than the national rate, which indicates “continuing labor market challenges.” In December, the state’s monthly unemployment rate was 6.5%, which was above the U.S. median of 3.9%. Despite the state’s lagging employment recovery, Fitch analysts say the state continues to see strong revenue performance. “The slower labor market recovery has not translated to weak revenue performance; in contrast, the revenue rebound continues to be quite strong,” the report states.

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INLAND

June 26, 1977-February 16, 2022

This world lost Kevin Paul Bermudes, affectionately known as “Bubba” and/or “BO” unexpectedly after a long battle with drug addiction. In November 2021, Kevin completed a drug addiction program in his new found home of San Diego. What caused him to spiral into a relapse, we will never know. We just hope and pray that Kevin has found his peace. Kevin’s addiction was a long, hard-fought battle. He was loved unconditionally and will be missed by all that knew him. Kevin was born and raised in Santa Barbara by parents Frank Bermudes and Barbara (Schroeder) Bermudes. Kevin was a sweet, shy boy with sun kissed skin and thick straight blonde hair always looking up to his older brother Brian. He was the one who never outgrew his little boy smile and was the one who could make you laugh with just a look. Close to his brother and cousins, he grew up camping, playing sports, taking road trips to watch the Dodgers, skiing in Mammoth and most of all spending summers at Hendry’s Beach “The Pit.” He attended Adams Elementary, La Colina Jr High and San Marcos High School. Kevin loved to cook. He attended the Hotel Restaurant Management (HRC) Program at Santa Barbara City College. He always put his skills to work at family birthdays (he was the designated ice cream scooper), KROLGD\V DQG WKH DQQXDO IDPLO\ 9LYD OD )LHVWD &HOHEUDWLRQV <RX FRXOG DOZD\V ÀQG “Bubba” behind the grill with a smile on his face. Kevin made the best Thanksgiving turkey gravy every year for his family. Besides cooking, Kevin had many other talents. He was a licensed contractor and owner of Coastline Decks & Fences since 2009. More recently he taught himself wood working and hand crafted beautiful wood bowls that he gave to family and friends to enjoy for years to come. Kevin will be remembered for his kindness and love of his family and his infectious laugh. Kevin is survived by his parents Frank and Barbara, brother Brian, his much loved niece and nephew Kaila and Lance Bermudes. Kevin is also survived by his maternal grandmother Gloria Felix (John), Auntie Linda Romero (Clarence), Uncles, Ed Schroeder (Happy), Ken and Richie Schroeder and Kermit Bermudes (Pauline). First cousins include Richie Romero (Katy), Renee Romero, Michele Lee (Curtis), Kristin Bleecker (Jordan) and step cousins, Jennifer Washburn (Rob), Tim Cooney (Lindsey) and Kara Crisp (Kevin). Kevin was especially grateful for the support he received from his second cousin Maryellen Schroeder and his former sister-in-law Hattie Elbek as he struggled with his demons. Kevin also leaves behind his godparents, Jim and Carol Santoro and numerous extended family and friends in California, New York, and Las Vegas. Kevin was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Edward P Schroeder, paternal grandparents, Paul and Fairy Bermudes. .HYLQ ZDV EDSWL]HG UHFHLYHG WKH VDFUDPHQWV RI )LUVW +RO\ &RPPXQLRQ &RQÀUPDWLRQ and will now have his Celebration of Life Service at San Roque Catholic Church, 325 Argonne Circle, Santa Barbara on March 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Please join us at Mulligans Cafe, 3500 McCaw Avenue, Santa Barbara immediately following the service to celebrate Kevin’s life. For those who wish to remember Kevin, his family suggests donations be made to the Cottage Residential Center at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation. Memorial gifts may be made online at https://www.cottagehealth.org/donate/; or mail to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation, P.O Box 689, 400 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0689; or call: (805)879-8980.

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71 33

74 37

69 29

73 29

78 27

65 44

64 45

65 38

68 37

67 39

COASTAL

Pismo Beach 66/41

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Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 68/46

Guadalupe 66/38

Santa Maria 67/39

Vandenberg 62/43

New Cuyama 67/34 Ventucopa 63/34

Los Alamos 70/35

Buellton 69/33

Solvang 70/34

Gaviota 65/44

SANTA BARBARA 65/44 Goleta 68/40

Carpinteria 64/44 Ventura 64/44

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

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Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

TEMPERATURE High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

67/36 65/46 82 in 2015 33 in 1961

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest. Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

Today Hi/Lo/W 67/34/s 68/40/s 66/37/s 66/41/s 67/39/s 71/33/s 62/43/s 64/44/s

STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

69/44/s 65/41/s 43/19/s 64/32/pc 60/48/s 71/42/s 69/37/s 54/41/s 68/44/s 71/46/s 42/23/pc 68/39/s 63/44/s 75/36/s 66/45/s 70/38/s 66/44/s 75/50/s 70/44/s 71/33/s 71/40/s 68/48/s 65/47/s 71/43/s 69/41/s 67/46/s 47/23/pc

0.00” 0.01” (0.79”) 8.93” (13.40”)

62/55/r 46/30/s 41/29/s 48/33/c 39/17/s 50/43/r 84/75/s 36/14/pc 48/37/s 52/38/pc 68/45/s 49/38/sh 47/33/pc 40/33/pc 48/35/sh 54/40/pc

Wind west 6-12 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a west-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a south-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 2 feet or less with a south-southwest swell 1-3 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES Wed. Hi/Lo/W 69/38/s 68/43/s 64/40/s 66/42/s 64/41/s 74/37/s 63/45/s 62/48/s

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time March 8 12:40 a.m. 2:37 p.m. March 9 1:23 a.m. none March 10 2:32 a.m. none

4.5’ 2.5’ 4.3’ 4.2’

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Low

8:08 a.m. 6:08 p.m. 9:54 a.m. none 11:19 a.m. none

1.0’ 2.3’ 0.9’ 0.6’

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LOCAL TEMPS BERMUDES, Kevin Paul

SATURDAY

Clouds giving way Sunshine mixing Plenty of sunshine to sun with clouds

Mostly sunny

INLAND

FRIDAY

63/49/r 42/32/c 43/26/s 63/43/s 25/6/sn 64/44/pc 86/74/s 22/6/c 42/36/r 41/35/sn 73/47/s 51/27/c 53/32/s 39/20/sn 46/30/c 42/36/r

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 91,141 acre-ft. Elevation 711.05 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 12.9 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 12.3 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -37 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Wed. 6:18 a.m. 6:02 p.m. 10:21 a.m. 12:16 a.m.

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Mar 31

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Pattinson proves he’s Batman ‘Twilight’ star excels as another creature of the night in new movie By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Robert Pattinson pulled it off. The “Twilight” star, who might not seem like an obvious choice to play Batman, is better in the role than Christian Bates, who excelled in it, and definitely better than Val Kilmer or George Clooney, talented actors who were miscast. The part was right for Ben Affleck, but his approach was too intense for a hero who moves quietly in the shadows. The only actor who has a better grasp of Batman than Mr. Pattinson is Michael Keaton, the star who surprised fans and critics with his great interpretation of the Dark Knight in the 1989 “Batman” movie, still the best of all of them. The new film, titled simply “The Batman,” easily topped the North America box office with a $128 million gross in its opening weekend. This “Batman” is a dark story. But director Matt Reeves and Mr. Pattinson allow rays of hope to shine in a story in which Batman evolves into a true hero. Not that there aren’t missteps. Mr. Reeves’ and actor Paul Dano’s interpretation of the Riddler makes the beloved villain too creepy. But overall, “The Batman” succeeds because of a strong mystery, Mr. Pattinson’s portrayal of the Dark Knight and Mr. Reeves’ uncanny direction. Watching “The Batman” is like watching the creative intentions of “Batman” creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger unfold on the big screen. Wisely, Mr. Reeves and his fellow writer Peter Craig decided against a straightforward origin story. Been there, done that.

Robert Pattinson becomes the sixth actor since 1989 to play the Dark Knight in the movies with “The Batman.”

Instead, “The Batman” refers to the hero’s origin when it pertains to this new story. Batman has been instilling fear

Colin Farrell plays the Penguin in “The Batman.”

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into the hearts of criminals and doing his best to keep Gotham City safe for two years. Police Lt. James Gordon (played brilliantly by Jeremy Wright) teams up with him despite the police department’s objections to the costumed vigilante. When Mayor Don Mitchell Jr. (Rupert Penry-Jones) is killed in his home, riddles are left for the Batman, and the Riddler is clearly the murderer. More victims are killed, and the mystery is why the Riddler feels he must kill them to make a point. A point about what? There’s a bigger issue on the Riddler’s agenda, and it will take all of Batman’s detective skills to figure it out.

Along the way, Batman meets the Penguin, played convincingly by Colin Farrell but sadly without the character’s usual colorful traits. (The best portrayal of the Penguin remains the one by Burgess Meredith in the campy but fun “Batman” TV series in the 1960s.) A villain worthy of Batman is found in Carmine Falcone (played incredibly well by John Turtorro). As Batman investigates the murders and tries to prevent the Riddler from killing again, he meets Catwoman, played by the talented Zoë Kravitz. Traditionally there’s an attraction between Batman and Catwoman,

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Zoë Kravitz adds to “The Batman” plot with her portrayal of Catwoman/Selina Kyle.

and that’s shown here with the great chemistry between Ms. Kravitz and Mr. Pattinson. On top of all that, Andy Serkis, who’s consistently the master of characters, excels as Alfred, and “The Batman” explores the dynamics of Alfred’s relationship with Bruce Wayne. The best aspect of “The Batman” is seeing Batman/Bruce grow. He begins the story by pursuing criminals and ends it with saving lives. In recent decades, DC Comics/ Warner Bros. superhero movies have fallen short of their counterparts from Marvel Studios.

But with “The Batman,” DC Comics shows it can tell a great story, and the movie approaches the bar set by the “Wonder Woman” films starring Gal Gadot. There’s more DC movies ahead with “Flash” (set for a Nov. 4 release) and “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (set for Dec. 16). With Marvel releasing “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” on May 6, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on Nov. 11 and “Spider-Man: No Way Home” still soaring in theaters, it’s a great year for comic book fans. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Police Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) and Batman (Robert Pattinson) team up in “The Batman.”

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“The Batman” explores the relationship between Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis) and Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson).

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‘The Batman’ dominates box office with $128.5 million gross

Film festival continues with Montecito Award SANTA BARBARA — Movie star Penélope Cruz will receive the Montecito Award at 8 tonight at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., as part of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Her recent work includes her performances in “Parallel Mother” and the spy thriller “The 355.” Benedict Cumberbatch, who has played everyone from

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The Dark Knight has seized the No. 1 spot at the box office. In its opening weekend, “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson as the latest actor to wear the cowl, grossed a whopping $128.5 million at the North American box office. “Uncharted,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland of “Spider-Man” fame, fell to No. 2 in its third weekend with $11 milion The No. 3 spot belonged to “Dog,” which had $6 million. In fourth place was another film starring Mr. Holland, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” grossing $4.4 million. In fifth place last weekend was “Death on the Nile,” director/ star Kenneth Branagh’s take on the Agathie Christie classic. It grossed $2.7 million. The animated sequel “Sing 2” continues its happy box office melody in sixth place with $1.5 million. “Jackass Forever” placed seventh with $1.4 million.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022

Benedict Cumberbatch, who has played everyone from Sherlock Holmes to Khan in “Star Trek” to his most recent character in “The Power of the Dog,” will get the Cinema Vanguard Award. He will be honored at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Arlington Theatre. Sherlock Holmes to Khan in “Star Trek” to his most recent character in “The Power of the Dog,” will get the Cinema Vanguard Award. He will be honored at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Arlington Theatre.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues through March 12. For more information, go to sbiff. org. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Matt Reeves directs Robert Pattinson in “The Batman,” which topped the box office in its opening weekend.

“Cyrano” was eighth with $683,607. “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” an Indian Hindi-language crime drama, opened last weekend in

ninth place with $592,000. “Scream” hasn’t lost its voice yet. It placed 10th with $570,000. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Movie star Penélope Cruz will receive the Montecito Award tonight during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

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conflict. It is an impressionistic reflection on loss, longing and the impact of tragedy on the sense of home, according to a news release. Rather than follow a narrative, the artists document specific moments in Syria’s recent history. They use the counterpoint between image and sound to establish a sense of sustained urgency and continued hope for both their homeland and communities around the world. “Kevork Mourad’s live sketches combine with Kinan Azmeh’s clarinet to create a whirlwind

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ome days are better than others. On those days that go less well, we usually end up being hard on ourselves. Here are some tools to avoid doing so. 1. Keep going. Don’t let life’s changes throw you off track, but remember that most extenuating circumstances are temporary. Gain more clarity by staying the course and channeling your energy in a positive direction. 2. Trust yourself. Believe in your inner resources, no matter what, and you’ll grow from the experience. I believe that the answers usually lie within, and you are probably smart enough to figure out what you need to do. Give yourself a little time and have patience. 3. Be friends with life. Remember that the world is not out to get you and it does not punish you. You do that to yourself. Learning to focus on other opportunities or in another direction can give you some perspective. 4. Watch your thoughts. Your thinking will never be 100% positive. You must learn to dismiss the negative thoughts and stay open to other ideas that will help you move in a positive direction. Start recognizing negative thoughts, and use your mind to quell them. 5. Summon the strength you have inside. Learn to access and direct your strengths to the highest good for all concerned. Believe that your strength and intelligence can help you deal with anything. Remember that you have survived worse. 6. Learn to love yourself. You do not have to be who you are today, and your life is not scripted. Changing how you feel about yourself means creating a strategy, gathering some new tools, and making yourself into the person you want to be. A good way to

start is to stop doing things that hurt. 7. Don’t want too much. Desire can be a powerful motivating tool, but wanting something too much can be very painful and very expensive, so don’t live beyond your means or covet the unattainable. Seek your desire, but keep your integrity. 8. Don’t get insulted. It is wise to be dispassionate about critical comments. Humans will always bump heads, but consider the source, and if it’s the other person’s issue, ignore it. Learn to respond instead of react, and don’t show your ire. 9. Recognize that disappointment is part of life. Even the most successful people have to deal with disappointment, but they’ve learned how to use it to get to the next level of life. The trick is to process your feelings, then take some kind of action. 10. Deal with your fears. Overcoming fear makes you stronger, and being a little scared can make you better. You want to have butterflies; you just want them flying in formation. It helps to understand and admit your fears. Then you can kick them to the curb. Feel good about yourself, no matter what life brings. Know that each time you wake up, you have another chance to make things better. Don’t waste it. 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. He practices in Santa Barbara and is available for video sessions. Reach him at barton@ bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Sundays and Tuesdays in the News-Press.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 139223-008 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: THE GARDEN SANTA BARBARA, LLC, 591 Redwood Highway #3280, Mill Valley, CA 94941 The Business is known as: THE GARDEN The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: TIPSY GYPSY, LLC, 1482 East Valley Road #225, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 That the assets to be transferred are described as inventory, furniture, ﬁxtures, equipment, tenant improvements and other assets utilized in the operation on the Business and are located at: 38 West Victoria Street, Suite 101 and 112, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 together with the following described alcoholic beverage license(s): Type 41 On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place and Type 77 - Event Permit Liquor License No. 568388 That the total consideration for the transfer of said assets and of said license(s) is the sum of $50,000.00 including inventory estmiated at NONE, which consists of the following: Cash... $50,000.00 That it has been agreed between said transferee(s) and said transferor(s) that consideration for the transfer of said assets and of said license(s) is to be paid only after transfer has been approved by Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, pursuant to Sec. 24073 et seq. That the herein described transfers are to be consummated, subject t the above provisions, at Wilshire Escrow Company, 4270 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010, on or after 10:00 A.M., April 1, 2022. All other business names and address used by the transferor(s) within three years last past, so far as known to transferee(s), are: THE GARDEN SANTA BARBARA, LLC, 591 Redwood Highway #3280, Mill Valley, CA 94941 THE GARDEN SANTA BARBARA, LLC, 28 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 THE GARDEN SANTA BARBARA, LLC, 38 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 THE GARDEN SANTA BARBARA, LLC, 38 West Victoria Street #101, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 THE GARDEN SANTA BARBARA, LLC, 38 West Victoria Street #112, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 THE GARDEN, 28 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 THE GARDEN, 38 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 THE GARDEN, 38 West Victoria Street #101, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 THE GARDEN, 38 West Victoria Street #112, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 AND NO OTHERS Name and address of escrow holder: Wilshire Escrow Company, 4270 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010 February 9, 2022 Seller: THE GARDEN SANTA BARBARA, LLC, a California limited liability company By: 34 WEST VIC, INC., a California corporation, It’s Manager By: S/ Thomas Bonomi, CFO Buyer: TIPSY GYPSY, LLC, a California limited liability company By: S/ Travis Twining, Manager 3/8/22 CNS-3561840# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAR 8 / 2022 -- 58075

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE A public meeting concerning the current plans, development, policies, and capital improvement programs of the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation will be held on March 17, 2022 at 4:00pm. Due to the current Covid19 situation, this meeting will be held remotely. To attend this meeting remotely, please email rick@sbbowl.com for meeting instructions by 6pm on Wednesday, March 16th. MAR 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 / 2022 -- 58061 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000360. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: FURNITURE GALLERY BY MATTRESS MIKE, 3845 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MATTRESS MIKE INCORPORATED: 7334 HOLLISTER AVE, SUITE D, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 02/07/2022 by E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 31, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAR 1, 8, 15, 22 / 2022--58056 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000445. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: POWERTOUCH SAUNA & MASSAGE, 113 NO. I ST. SUITE G, LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: CHRISTINA J POWERS: 212 S. 3RD ST., LOMPOC, CA 93436. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 02/16/2022 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Aug 01, 2018. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAR 8, 15, 22, 29 / 2022--58071 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000499. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: TACOMAR, 602 PICO AVE. UNIT D, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MAYRA C VALDEZ: 602 PICO AVE. UNIT D, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 02/23/2022 by E955, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Feb 22, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAR 8, 15, 22, 29 / 2022--58074 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000282. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: NAUPAKA PRODUCTIONS, 1126 E. HALEY ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JACQUES F. PRYOR: 1126 E. HALEY ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 02/01/2022 by E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) FEB 15, 22; MAR 1, 8 / 2022--58023

PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No. 18-52467 APN: 059-300-072 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/5/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP fka Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 6/9/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0046124, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 3/30/2022 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance to the County Courthouse, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $197,845.27 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 430 CAMINO DEL REMEDIO UNIT F SANTA BARBARA, California 931101346 Described as follows: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: PARCEL ONE: AN UNDIVIDED 1/45TH INTEREST IN AND TO LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 13,557 IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 153 PAGES 89 THROUGH 93 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF ALL THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED AS “EXCLUSIVE USE COMMON AREAS” SHOWN UPON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED IN BOOK 163, PAGES 64 THROUGH 73 OF CONDOMINIUMS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: UNITS 1A THROUGH 1H, 2A THROUGH 2G, 3A THROUGH 3G, 4A THROUGH 4F, 5A THROUGH 51 AND 6A THROUGH 6H, CONSISTING OF THE ELEMENTS AS SHOWN AND DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR LOT 1 OF TRACT 13,557, RECORDED IN BOOK 163 PAGES 64 THROUGH 73 OF CONDOMINIUMS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, RECORDED JULY 19, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-047214, AND AMENDMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-077796, BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. FURTHER EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS AND HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, MINERAL AND OIL AND MINERAL RIGHTS IN AND UNDER SAID LAND, WITHOUT, HOWEVER, THE RIGHT TO ENTER UPON, INTO OR OVER OR TO USE THE SURFACE OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY OR ENTER INTO OR THROUGH THE SURFACE THEREOF TO A DEPTH OF 501 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE, AS CONVEYED IN THE DEED TO PRIORITY HOMES, INC. AND SANTA BARBARA AFFORDABLE HOMES, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-061235 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: UNIT 3F, CONSISTING OF THE ELEMENTS APPLICABLE THERETO AS SHOWN AND DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 13,557, RECORDED IN BOOK 163 PAGES 64 THROUGH 73 OF CONDOMINIUMS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, RECORDED JULY 19, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-047214 AND AMENDMENT, RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89077796, BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL THREE: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE USE, POSSESSION AND OCCUPANCY OF THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCEL 1 DESCRIBED ABOVE, WHICH ARE DESIGNATED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO ABOVE AS “EXCLUSIVE USE COMMON AREAS” BEARING THE SAME NUMBER AS THE UNIT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL TWO ABOVE WHICH ARE APPURTENANT TO PARCEL TWO ABOVE DESCRIBED. A.P.N #.: 059-300-072 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 976-3916 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-52467. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 976-3916, or visit this internet website tracker.auction.com/sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case 18-52467 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 3/2/2022 ZBS Law, LLP fka Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (855) 976-3916 www.auction.com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 34133 Pub Dates 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2022 MAR 8, 15, 22 / 2022 -- 58079

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Used vehicle values see record appreciation By ELYSE KELLY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Jumps in used car prices have some firsttime buyers hitting the brakes as supply chain breakdowns continue to choke production of new vehicles. Over the past year, the average list price for a preowned vehicle jumped 31%, according to Cox Automotive, while data from J.D. Power show the number of 16- to 25-year-olds buying a car declined 35% from 2019 to the end of 2021. Comparatively, prices for new vehicles year over year rose 12%. Illinois Automobile Dealers Association Executive Director Joe McMahon said last year saw a record appreciation in the value of used vehicles and it pretty much all comes back to the microchip shortage. “With that shortage, manufacturers are producing less vehicles while the consumer demand for these vehicles are high, so the price of new vehicles have obviously gone up,” he told The Center Square. The chip shortage combined with pandemic-spawned labor shortages snowballed over the past year and a half, Mr. McMahon said. In January, the average list price of a used model hit $28,500, the Wall Street Journal reported. As people hold on to their used vehicles longer, the value of trade-ins has skyrocketed as well, according to Mr. McMahon. New car dealerships – the source of eventual used cars – are experiencing 40-year lows in inventory, which Mr. McMahon said is making it harder for firsttime buyers. “In fact, dealerships right now – even if a customer is not coming in to purchase a new vehicle – they are out there in the general public trying to buy their vehicles if they’re willing to sell because they have that many customers looking for vehicles,” he said. The Midwest hasn’t been

Over the past year, the average list price for a preowned vehicle jumped 31%, according to Cox Automotive, while data from J.D. Power show the number of 16- to 25-yearolds buying a car declined 35% from 2019 to the end of 2021. spared, nor is it alone. “Every state’s going through this: low production, low inventory, you know, prices increase, and I believe that’s throughout the whole country,” Mr. McMahon said. The situation has desperate buyers leaving notes on random cars with their phone numbers asking to buy them. While it’s not a good time for first-time buyers, Mr. McMahon said they just have to keep looking until things get sorted. “The experts in the industry are telling us up in Washington they think it won’t be corrected until maybe toward the end of the year of 2022,” he said. While he’s hopeful production will pick up as the year winds down, Mr. McMahon warned these problems will be around for a while.

‘Catastrophic’ insurance rise ahead without New York legislative assistance By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – More than 50 chambers of commerce and other business organizations are calling on New York legislators to set aside billions of dollars in the state’s unemployment trust fund. Without it, businesses of all sizes could face “catastrophic” increases in unemployment insurance premiums for years to come. Two years ago, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s lockdown policies impacted scores of businesses across the state, with nonessential businesses forced to lay off workers due to closings and other restrictions. In a letter to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, said businesses shed 1.7 million jobs two years ago. With such a large amount of people becoming jobless, New York blew through its unemployment trust fund and needed to borrow $11 billion from the federal government to cover payments to eligible out-of-work individuals. Now, some two years later, the business groups say their members are paying premiums at the highest rate New York allows, and the state still owes about $9.3 billion to the federal government. In the letter, the business groups want lawmakers to put at least $2 billion to $3 billion in the trust fund to help take some of the burden from the businesses. “New York’s economy remains fragile, and any progress towards recovery from the pandemic will only be further delayed until the

With such a large amount of people becoming jobless, New York blew through its unemployment trust fund and needed to borrow $11 billion from the federal government to cover payments. State addresses Unemployment Insurance taxes and the solvency of the Trust Fund,” the letter states. In addition, the state’s business community called on lawmakers to “devote unspent federal and/ or surplus state revenues” to the unemployment program. Specifically, that would include the state paying the interest due on the federal loans and mitigating increases in the federal unemployment taxes businesses pay. The business groups also cited a report from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that determined businesses that paid the lowest rates in 2020 would see their premiums jump 182 percent this year and by nearly 254 percent in 2025. “This would be catastrophic for our state’s job creators,” the groups wrote. Budget negotiations will continue through the month in Albany as lawmakers are supposed to get a budget approved by March 31. The new fiscal year starts on April 1. In a tweet last week, Mr. Barclay agreed that New York must take some action. He noted that 32 states have already started to provide relief.