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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey exposed the couple’s side of the story following their exit from the royal family.

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Oprah Winfrey’s bombshell interview with fellow Montecito residents Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sparked waves of reaction all over the world and left locals buzzing in Santa Barbara Monday. Ms. Winfrey’s sit-down interview with the former royals exposed the couple’s rocky history with the monarchy since their grandiose wedding day in 2018. The royals made the decision to step back from their royal duties in January 2020, setting off a firestorm of media coverage as the couple sought to navigate their post-monarchy reality. Last month Prince Harry and Ms. Markle, who moved to Montecito last summer from Los Angeles, announced they would not resume their royal duties. Prince Harry was stripped of his royal patronages and honorary military titles, but he and Ms. Markle remain the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. In the televised interview with Ms. Winfrey, Ms. Markle admitted to feeling silenced by the royal family. She also said she went into her marriage with Harry “naively” and without much knowledge of what their union would entail. As British tabloid coverage intensified and the pressures of royal life bore down, Ms. Markle admitted to having suicidal thoughts while pregnant with her son, Archie. “That’s the sad irony about the last four years, is that I’ve advocated for so long for women to use their voice, and then I was silent,” Ms. Markle said during the interview, which aired Sunday night on CBS. “Were you silent or were you silenced?” Oprah asked. “The latter,” Ms. Markle replied. During the interview, Ms. Markle said she asked the palace for help regarding her mental state, but was denied any assistance. With tears in her eyes, Ms. Markle recalled the experience of facing the “unrelenting attacks” from the media as “almost unsurvivable.” The couple also recalled an incident with the royal family leading up to the birth of their

son, Archie, where the palace announced he would not receive a royal title or receive protection from palace security. Shocked and confused, Ms. Markle said Prince Harry tried to make sense of this while confronting concerns from the palace about the skin tone of his future son. “There were several conversations with Harry about how dark (Archie’s) skin might be when he is born,” Ms. Markle said. She did not reveal who specifically was raising these concerns, but admitted it was someone in the family. The “constant barrage” was the breaking point for the couple, and without receiving help from the royal family, they decided to step back from their duties, Prince Harry said. “My biggest fear and concern was history repeating itself, and I’ve said that before, on numerous occasions very publicly,” Prince Harry said. “And what I was seeing was history repeating itself but (it was) definitely far more dangerous because you add race in, and you add social media in.” The interview is now sending shockwaves from the U.S. to the U.K. and beyond, as spectators all over the world are voicing their reactions to the shocking expose of the royal family. Erika Rappaport, chair of the UCSB history department, told the News-Press that members of the royal family will likely face backlash, but a scandal is something they have weathered before. “I was thinking, in a way, it’s just replaying the same stories that we’ve seen over and over again,” Dr. Rappaport said. “Where some member, usually who has married into the family, shows how nutty the institution really is.” As an expert in modern British history, Dr. Rappaport said the royal family has “come back from much worse” in terms of criticism and scandal, pointing to explosive interviews from the late Princess Diana and the details of Prince Andrew’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. “(This interview) is going to be a low point, and they’ve had other low points,” Dr. Rappaport Please see INTERVIEW on A7

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Precautions abound at Hollister Elementary School as students returned Monday to campus for the first time in a year. “It’s thrilling,” Hollister Principal Abby Vasquez told the News-Press. “I’m so happy.” The school’s mascot, a hawk, flapped its wings waving at students and parents pulling into the parking lot. Principal Vasquez ushered students into lines to complete their health screening and temperature check at the Santa Barbara

school, which reopened Monday along with other K-6 schools in the Goleta Union School District. Then they slowly trickled into classrooms, guided by district staff members. It looked like a typical first day of school — except students already had a large stack of books. Backpacks were full and hung on hooks outside each classroom. Teachers personalized rooms Friday, a day the district gave them off to prepare, with the help of custodial staff. First-grade teacher Liz Larsen equipped each desk with a stool in addition to the chairs, in case students get antsy or need a taller seat.

The legs of desks rested on socially distanced velcro dots, a reminder to students not to move them. Ms. Larsen held up a six-foot foam rod that the district gave teachers. It serves as a visual for physical distancing. As young students excitedly looked for their classrooms, some were prone to walking by a friend. Dr. Mary Kahn, assistant superintendent of instructional services, gave gentle reminders to stay six feet apart. The transition to in-person learning had Please see reopen on A8

International Women’s Day celebrated virtually in SB By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

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Kerri Murray, right, moderated Monday’s ShelterBox event in honor of International Women’s Day. Ms. Murray, along with seven other women, discussed the notable achievements and contributions of women worldwide. In this photo, Ms. Murray is shown with her daughter, “American Idol” contestant Sophia Schuster.

Even an unprecedented pandemic year did not deter women from gathering in virtual spaces to recognize International Women’s Day, a holiday that celebrates the monumental accomplishments of women across societal realms. While in-person events and marches associated with International Women’s Day took a backseat this year due to COVID-19, a number of nonprofits and women’s groups did not forfeit the opportunity to celebrate. In Santa Barbara, the nonprofit ShelterBox hosted an online panel Monday to celebrate the holiday, inviting women from all over

the globe to share their success stories and discuss the way forward for women. “I feel like this is a birthday for all of us,” Kerri Murray, president and CEO of Santa Barbara-based ShelterBox, said during Monday’s virtual gathering. “This is a huge movement.” Ms. Murray gathered with seven other women in an online forum to discuss the notable accomplishments of women worldwide. This group included Marie Kagaju Laugharn, a longtime international development professional who played a key role in convincing seven African countries to ratify the Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty as a Please see WOMEN’S DAY on A7

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County reports 73 COVID-19 cases, one death By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed 73 new COVID-19 cases Monday, which brings the county to a cumulative 32,414 cases. Officials deem 272 cases still infectious. Public Health also recorded one death, increasing the total number of deaths to 424. The deceased was at least 70 years of age, had underlying health conditions and resided in Orcutt. The case was not associated with a congregate care facility. Santa Barbara County is still waiting to be served by the state’s MyTurn system, which streamlines the vaccination process. The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson is beginning to be distributed at pharmacies and county sites. Beginning next Monday, health care providers can use clinical judgment whether to vaccinate high-risk patients, such as those

with cancer or heart conditions. Officials are waiting for the state’s direction regarding the implementation of this policy. Santa Maria detected the most COVID-19 cases Monday, with 42 cases. It has a total of 10,923 cases of which 77 are active. Santa Barbara found nine new cases, increasing its total to 6,074 cases and 73 active cases. Orcutt confirmed eight cases. It has 1,712 total cases and 14 cases still infectious. The North County area containing Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe recorded five cases. It has a new total of 1,240 COVID-19 cases of which four are still infectious. The following areas also confirmed cases Monday: Isla Vista, two cases (1,245 total, 12 active); Lompoc, two cases (3,397 total, 25 active); the South County area containing Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria, one case (1,296 total, nine active); Goleta, one case (1,687 total, 32 active); the unincorporated

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In response to the desperate situation in El Paso, Santa Barbara County Animal Services responded and offered to find dogs new homes in Santa Barbara. In addition to the dogs, the animals included one cat. Thus far, the community support for this effort has been overwhelming, Ms. Yates said. As of Monday, the shelter has received more than 400 adoption applications just for the 22 Texas dogs. By the end of the week, Animal Services is expecting to see each of the 22 dogs settled into new homes, Ms. Yates said. “I think it’s made us realize the life-saving capacity in our community to adopt dogs,” she said. “We really can help more

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McLaughlin, Pasternack voted Bishop’s three-sport all-leaguer to receive top Big West awards is busy off the court, as well By MARK PATTON

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To the winners went the spoils of several of the Big West Conference’s top basketball awards on Monday. Senior guard JaQuori McLaughlin was voted Player of the Year and Joe Pasternack was named Coach of the Year after leading UCSB to its first regularseason league championship since 2010. “It’s very gratifying,” Pasternack said of winning the title after finishing second in his first three seasons at UCSB. “It’s been a very tough season for everybody to go through not only on the court but off the court, and the unpredictability of whether you’re going to play one week or another. “Every single (COVID-19) test, I think every coach would agree, you’re just holding your breath to see if you can move forward the next day after all your guys and your staff get tested.” The Gauchos are seeded No. 1 for this week’s Big West Tournament in Las Vegas and will play their quarterfinal game on Thursday at 11 a.m. against the winner of Tuesday’s game between No. 8 Cal State Northridge and No. 9 Long Beach State. McLaughlin was joined on the All-Big West first team by junior teammate Amadou Sow. Senior Devearl Ramsey and junior Miles Norris received honorable mention while sophomore Ajare Sanni was voted as the league’s Sixth Man of the Year. In the women’s all-league voting, UCSB senior Doris Jones was picked to the second team while junior Taylor Mole received honorable mention. McLaughlin is the seventh Gaucho to be voted Player of the Year. He follows in the footsteps of Brian Shaw (1988), Lucius Davis (1992), Branduinn Fullove (2003), Alex Harris (2008), Orlando Johnson (2010) and Alan Williams (2014). He ranked in the Big West top 10 in six statistical categories: fourth in scoring (15.6 points per game) and free throw percentage (86.8%), second in assists (5.4 per game), sixth in steals (1.6 per game), third in assist-to-turnover ratio (plus2.6) and eighth in minutes played (31.8 per game). McLauglin ranks 28th nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio and 34th in assists per game. “JaQuori has had such an impact on our team,” Pasternack said. “He was the leading threepoint shooter in Oregon State freshman history when he transferred to us, but he does it all. “He makes the right decisions, the right passes. He’s made us

A separated shoulder and a world-wide pandemic sidelined Luke Williams for part of his high school athletic career, but he’s never been idle during his four years at Bishop Diego. The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table honored the threesport star last week as his school’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year. “Luke, as a freshman, had an unfortunate grade-three separation,” said his tennis coach, Natalie Hapeman. “But working through this adversity, Luke has had a never-give-up spirit. He made this a challenge to be better and to come back stronger.” Williams, who ranks No. 1 in Bishop’s Class of 2021 with a grade-point average of 4.83, has also won the school’s Scholar of Service Award for compiling more than 900 hours of community service. “One lesson that coach Hapeman has taught me is the importance of doing your job, whatever that might be,” he said. He’s worked as a tennis camp counselor for two years at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and has served for three years as the Cardinals’ team captain in tennis. “Tennis can be quite an individual sport, but Luke is so kind and helpful to his teammates,” Hapeman said. “He genuinely cares about them, wants them to be successful, and have fun and enjoy the game of tennis as he does.” Williams received first-team All-Tri-Valley League honors in tennis as a sophomore. That same year, he made the AllFrontier League First Team in soccer and received honorable mention in track and field. He was All-TVL honorable mention in soccer as a junior, but his tennis and track seasons that year were canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. He still rates as a three-star recruit in tennis, having won his age division at several USTA tournaments. They include the

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UCSB’s JaQuori McLaughlin became only the seventh Gaucho in school history to be voted as Big West Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year.

such an unselfish team. When your best player is so unselfish, it’s really resonated throughout our entire team.” McLaughlin also shot 48.3% overall and 40.5% from threepoint range. His six 20-point games were the second-most by a Big West player this season. He is only the third player in school history to surpass career milestones of 1,000 points and 300 assists even though he played his freshman year at Oregon State. Pasternack has compiled a winning percentage of .720 — best in school history — during his four seasons as Gaucho coach. This year’s winning percentages of .836 overall (19-4) and .813 in league (13-3) rank as single-season records. The Gauchos set school records this year with winning streaks of 13 overall, 11 in league play, and at 17 in home games. “We lost our first two conference games to Irvine, and everybody said our season was over,” Pasternack said. “There was a lot of panic. “It was Dec. 28. And from that

Joe Pasternack was voted as Big West Conference Coach of the Year after guiding the Gauchos to their first league title since 2010 and to the best winning percentage in school history (.836).

point, we won 13 in a row. Attitude is the word we use. We have our one word, and that’s it. And I think our guys have done a great job of that.” “I’m just so happy for them that these seniors can go out with a championship.” Sow, who made the Watch List for the Lou Henson MidMajor Player of the Year Award, overcame hamstring and hip injuries to average 13.0 points on 56.9% shooting and 7.5 rebounds per game. He leads the Big West with five double-doubles. “The first part of the year, he was really banged up,” Pasternack said. “He’s gotten much healthier as the season has gone on, and that’s been a big difference for him specifically.” The 6-foot-9 junior, who made the All-Big West Second Team during his first two years at UCSB, is the first Gaucho since Alan Williams (2013-15) to earn all-league honors for three straight seasons. Sanni, a 6-3 guard, came off the bench for 20 of his 21 games to average 11.5 points per game. He made 39 three-pointers with 41.1% accuracy. Ramsey, a three-year starter at point guard, has averaged 7.7 points, 3.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.8 rebounds per game. His assistto-turnover ratio of plus-3.78 (87 assists, 23 turnovers) ranks fifth nationally. He also spearheads UCSB’s man-to-man defense. Norris, a 6-10 junior transfer, is averaging 9.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and a team-leading 1.0 blocked shots per game. He’s also shooting 39.4% from three-point range. Jones will lead the UCSB women into their Big West Tournament opener on Wednesday at 5 p.m. The seventhseeded Gauchos (7-13, 7-9 Big West) will play No. 2 UC Irvine (138, 11-4) at 5 p.m. Jones, a 5-9 senior, averaged 14.4 points while shooting 39.5% from three and 6.3 rebounds. “Doris is explosive,” coach Bonnie Henrickson said. “She’s explosive at the rim, she’s explosive in getting to the rim. She can score it at all three levels. “She’s actually shot the three better than I had anticipated when she first arrived on campus, and that has grown. She has put in the time that it takes to improve there. And she’s grown to be better without the ball.” Mole, a 6-2 Australian who transferred to UCSB from Colorado State, averaged 13.7 points while shooting 39.7% from three and led the Gauchos with 9.4 rebounds per game. email: mpatton@newspress.com

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10th Annual San Fernando Valley Junior Open Classic, the Northridge Spring Junior Open, the 75th Annual Ventura Junior Tournament, and the 5th Annual Ramada Junior Open Championships. He was also a finalist at the Northridge Thanksgiving Junior Open. “He makes the court look small with his lightning speed and he keeps his opponents on their toes with his strong, accurate racket,” Hapeman said. Williams, the son of Rhys Williams and Jamie Ruffing, has been recruited to play tennis for the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Bates College. He’s also been accepted to attend Stanford. He’s already taken eight courses at Santa Barbara City College, receiving an A in each class. He’s even created a middle school curriculum entitled the Geology of Southern California and the Wildfire-Debris Flow Linked Cycle. But Williams labels himself as a “space enthusiast and astrophile.” “I plan to major in either Geological Sciences or Astronautics/Aeronautics … Maybe Space Operations if I choose to attend the United States

Williams, who ranks No. 1 in Bishop’s Class of 2021 with a grade-point average of 4.83, has also won the school’s Scholar of Service Award for compiling more than 900 hours of community service. Air Force Academy,” he said. His academic honors include his school’s Dartmouth Alumni Club Book Award. He’s also received the Congressional Youth Award’s Silver and Bronze Certificate, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Award. Williams has served for three years as an ambassador for Bishop Diego and was selected this year to be its head ambassador. He also serves on the National Youth Advisory Junior Board for Teen Mental Health and even produced an anti-drug film that won first place in Santa Barbara County. He’s a member of Bishop’s Campus Ministry Team as well as the school’s STEAM Society. He’s served for 10 years on the Outreach Committee at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and as a St. Joseph’s Trust Volunteer and co-leader for the West Coast Kids Club. “Most recently, he has been instrumental in providing needed essentials of clothing and household goods through our school’s private Santa to a local community,” Hapeman said. “To follow that up, he was instrumental in getting over 80 boxes of food to that same community through our Catholic Schools Week.” Williams has earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boys Scouts of America and received the Chi Rho Award — the highest honor in Catholic scouting. email: mpatton@newspress.com

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The 21st Annual Barbara Ireland Walk and Run for Breast Cancer is being held virtually again this year.

A good step forward Cancer Foundation to host 21st Annual Barbara Ireland Walk for Breast Cancer virtually

At left, the fundraising goal of the Barbara Ireland Walk and Run for Breast Cancer this year is $50,000. Center, all the money raised from the Barbara Ireland Walk and Run for Breast Cancer goes toward cancer research and programs at the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center. At right, this year, the walk and run is offering five virtual course options: Shamrock Shuffle, a one-mile walk/run; Leprechaun Leap, a 5-kilometer walk/run; Happy St. Paddy, a five-mile walk/run; Irish Jig, a 10-kilometer walk/run; and Pot of Gold, a 15-kilometer walk/run.

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

he Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara is inviting residents to join Barbara Ireland, her family and other champions of breast cancer this Saturday as they rally for the 21st Annual Barbara Ireland Walk and Run for Breast Cancer. This year, the walk and run is offering five virtual course options: Shamrock Shuffle, a onemile walk/run; Leprechaun Leap, a 5-kilometer walk/run; Happy St. Paddy, a five-mile walk/run; Irish Jig, a 10-kilometer walk/run; and Pot of Gold, a 15-kilometer walk/ run. (Five kilometers is a little over 3 miles.) Participants can complete one, two, three, four or all five distances on a course of their own choosing, whether that’s in their neighborhood, on a trail or at the beach, and upload their

time. A presentation will be shown Saturday to mark the event. Barbara Ireland, who started the walk in 2001 in memory of her friend Jan whom she lost to breast cancer, told the News-Press she’s looking forward to this year’s walk/run to see how many are able to participate now that it’s virtual again. “I think more people are prepared for it to be virtual this year; whereas last year, it was kind of last minute,” she said. “It’s kind of nice to have it virtual because people can do it at their own pace, and they can do it any time of the day and anywhere they are, all over the country, really. We got family in different areas that are involved to participate and friends as well. It’s a blessing in a way.” Ms. Ireland said that each walk/ run she’s put on has reassured her to keep holding them year after year, based on the conversations she has with other women on

the walks. She cancer so they shared a story can get it taken of one walk/ care of.” The 21st Annual Barbara Ireland run where she She added Walk and Run for Breast Cancer will spoke with a that raising take place virtually this Saturday, with woman who awareness participants choosing their routes. was considering is especially Visit www.cfsb.org/irelandwalk2021 to getting her important form a team, join a team, register as an mammogram, during individual or donate. and after getting COVID-19. The organizers of this year’s walk it, discovered “People are have set a goal of raising $50,000 for she had stage IV so careful of breast cancer research and programs breast cancer. getting checked in Santa Barbara. All funds raised from However, Ms. and going into event registration fees and pledges Ireland said the the doctor’s benefit programs at the Ridley-Tree woman got it office getting Cancer Center at Sansum Clinic. For taken care of and more information, go to ridleytreecc. tests done she’s fine now. because of org/cancer-center. “I’ve been the virus, but doing it (the walk) it’s important for 21 years, and to remember after five years, I thought, ‘Gosh, that this (cancer screenings) I think I should probably stop is something that they can do and do other things.’ But every something about. They can year when I’d be walking, I’d get it taken care of and get the get to talking to somebody,” she information they need and the said. “It’s just really good to raise proper stuff to get it taken care awareness for people for breast of,” Ms. Ireland said.

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The organizers of this year’s walk have set a goal of raising $50,000 for breast cancer research and programs in Santa Barbara. All funds raised from event registration fees and pledges benefit programs at the RidleyTree Cancer Center at Sansum Clinic. Programs include clinical research, which provides access to cutting-edge therapies in the community; genetic counseling, which provides patients with the chance to determine their genetic risk for cancer and possibly have their treatment modified as a result; and navigation, which offers patients a consistent care coordinator during their experience with breast cancer. Registration opened Feb. 1 and costs $50 for adults, including a bandana and a goodie bag. For children 12 and under, registration is $20. Participants who raise $100 or more will have their registration fees waived.

Everyone is encouraged to register either individually or as a team. The team that raises the most money will have its name engraved on the Pink Ribbon Barbara Ireland Walk trophy. An award will also be given to the largest team, and the Spirit Award will be given to the participant who is dressed most festively. New this year are several awards that will be announced on Facebook and Instagram after the event, including Most Creative Route, Best Quaren-team and Social Media Influencer Award. “One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to breast cancer research and to help people that are suffering with breast cancer through all walks of their disease,” Ms. Ireland said. “It’s really such a great cause.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Ways to lighten your life during pandemic

efore the pandemic, more than 40 million people suffered with depression, and now you can likely double that number, maybe triple it. Fortunately, this problem is mostly situational, directly related to this plague-induced half-life in which we have been living for over a year now. Here are five simple (for the most part) little things you can do to give your life a bit of a lift. They probably won’t change your life forever, but they may make it easier in the moment, and right now, that’s worth a lot. These tips are not going to change your entire world, they are meant to induce just a little bit more comfort during these very difficult times. 1. Get a pet. If you can’t get a dog or a cat, for whatever reason, consider a guinea pig. These little animals are very popular in Europe; in fact, in Switzerland, you have to buy two because they get very lonely and depressed when they are in a cage by themselves. Any creature that sensitive is going to add a little something to your day.

Guinea pigs like being petted, and petting an animal is comforting for you too. Kitties like sitting in laps, and dogs love going on walks. Doing these things with your pet increases your bond, which will help to lessen your depression. 2. Realize that being in a comfortable environment is a gift. Every day, acknowledge to yourself that you are fortunate for a good home, if you have one. Those little daily acknowledgements add up to gratitude, which has the power to help you feel better about your life. And if you feel the need to increase the comfort in your life, put the effort into finding it. Discomfort leads to discontent and unhappiness. 3. Keep up your reading. Some people like books, newspapers, and magazines; others need their device. Whatever your medium, reading every single day is generally necessary. Just add at least 10 minutes of something fun to read — not your work, research or mindless

scrolling, which is not the same as reading. Neither is looking at guitars (note to self). Get engaged in a story, romp through a new world, and let your mind build a house there. Those minutes add up to hours of brainbuilding relaxation. Nonfiction is okay too. 4. Move your butt. It is so easy not to do exercise — anyone can loaf about — and now that you’ve proven the point, it’s time to make getting exercise your No. 1 priority. Seriously. There is no more accessible, affordable and effective antidepressant available anywhere on the planet than physically moving. The jury is in, folks. Mild exercise, like walking 20 minutes a day, will make you feel better and allow you to do more. And you might even start to enjoy it. 5. Give back to your fellow humans. No matter how bad off you feel you are, someone is worse off. Anything you can do

to help another person will make you feel better about yourself; it usually works that way. Sometimes you end up giving too much to an ungrateful wretch, but then you learn to make better choices. It’s rewarding to know that even though you have been struggling in your own life, you were able to reach out. That stuff stays with you. You don’t have to do all of this at once, but if you did, it probably wouldn’t take that much time out of your day. On the other hand, it could add years to your life and help make the time that you do have more worthwhile. These are little things, baby steps, but if you take them one day at a time, they can add up to helping you just feel a little bit better. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning therapist and writer. He is a columnist, blogger and the author of seven books, including “Visualization For Success — 75 Psychological Empowerment Exercises To Get You What You Want In Life.” Reach him at barton@ bartongoldsmith.com.

Food Action Network names new committee chair By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Kiah Jordan is the new chair of the Santa Barbara County Food Action Network Executive Committee, which is composed of community leaders who drive the organization’s work and act as advocates for the network. Mr. Jordan is the founder of Impact Family Office, and before that, he worked for Santa Barbara Capital, a real estate investment firm. He graduated from Westmont College in Montecito with degrees in economics/business and Spanish, and he received

a master’s benefit the degree in social Central Coast. entrepreneurship He is an For more information about the from USC’s alumnus of Santa Barbara County Food Action Marshall School the Katherine Network, visit sbcfoodaction.org of Business. He Harvey and find SBCFAN on Instagram.com/ is a national Fellows certified guardian SBCFoodAction. program, by the Center for a founding Guardianship board member Certification and a licensed of the Sustainable Change professional fiduciary by Alliance and current board the California Professional member of the Santa Barbara Fiduciaries Bureau. Rescue Mission and Leading An advocate for socially From Within. conscious ventures and Mr. Jordan is an adjunct entrepreneurship, Mr. Jordan professor of entrepreneurship at dedicates much of his time to Westmont College. startups and organizations that “Kiah’s expertise in impact

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ventures and governance is invaluable to the work we do, and our food system will be more resilient because of his leadership,” said Shakira Miracle, SBCFAN executive director. Mr. Jordan noted, “Although our county is rich in agricultural exports, we suffer from the same issues of food inequity as our fellow California counties. I’m excited to follow the great work of the 2016 Food Action Plan and support the unification and strengthening of our local food system members.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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6. “THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE” by V.E. Schwab (Tor/Forge). A Faustian bargain comes with a curse that affects the adventure Addie LaRue has across centuries.

The third book in the Jake Brigance series. A 16-year-old is accused of killing a deputy in Clanton, Mississippi, in 1990.

7. “WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING” by Delia Owens (Putnam). In a quiet town on the North Carolina coast in 1969, a young woman who survived alone in the marsh becomes a murder suspect. 8. “THE RUSSIAN” by James Patterson and James O. Born (Little, Brown). This is the 13th book in the Michael Bennett series. An assassin killing a number of women might disrupt the detective’s wedding plans.

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FLAMES” by Sarah J. Maas (Bloomsbury). The fifth book in “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series. Nesta Archeron is forced into close quarters with a warrior named Cassian. 2. “THE FOUR WINDS” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s). As dust storms roll during the Great Depression, Elsa must choose between saving the family and farm or heading West. 3. “THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY” by Matt Haig (Viking). Nora Seed finds a library beyond the edge of the universe that contains books with multiple possibilities of the lives one could have lived. 4. “THE VANISHING HALF” by Brit Bennett (Riverhead). The lives of twin sisters who run away from a Southern black community at age 16 diverge as one returns and the other takes on a different racial identity. But their fates intertwine. 5. “THE SANATORIUM” by Sarah Pearse (Pamela Dorman). Elin Warner must find her estranged brother’s fiancée, who goes missing as a storm approaches a hotel that was once a sanatorium in the Swiss Alps.

9. “FAITHLESS IN DEATH” by J.D. Robb (St. Martin’s). The 52nd book of the “In Death” series. Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a young sculptor in the West Village. 10. “MISSING AND ENDANGERED” by J.A. Jance (Morrow). The 19th book in the Joanna Brady Mysteries series. The Cochise County sheriff’s daughter becomes involved in a missing persons case. 11. “RELENTLESS” by Mark Greaney (Berkley). The 10th book in the Gray Man series. Assassins go after Court Gentry as he attempts to bring back an American agent who went missing. 12. “ANXIOUS PEOPLE” by Fredrik Backman (Atria). A failed bank robber holds a group of strangers hostage at an apartment open house. 13. “THE PARIS LIBRARY” by Janet Skeslien Charles (Atria). A teenager in Montana discovers that her elderly neighbor worked decades earlier at the American Library in Paris and was part of the Resistance.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist examines aspects of caste systems across civilizations and reveals a rigid hierarchy in America today.

1. “HOW TO AVOID A CLIMATE DISASTER” by Bill Gates (Knopf). Bill Gates presents a prescription for what business, governments and individuals can do to work toward zero emissions. 2. “JUST AS I AM” by Cicely Tyson with Michelle Burford (HarperCollins); The late iconic actress describes how she worked to change perceptions of black women through her career choices. 3. “THE SUM OF US” by Heather McGhee (One World). The chair of the board of a racial justice organization, Color of Change, analyzes the impact of racism on the economy. 4. “WALK IN MY COMBAT BOOTS” by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney (Little, Brown). A collection of interviews with troops who fought overseas.

14. “THE RETURN” by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central). A doctor serving in the Navy in Afghanistan goes back to North Carolina where two women change his life.

5. “A PROMISED LAND” by Barack Obama (Crown). In the first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama offers personal reflections on his formative years and pivotal moments through his first term.

15. “A TIME FOR MERCY” by John Grisham (Doubleday).

6. “CASTE” by Isabel Wilkerson (Random House).

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8. “BETWEEN TWO KINGDOMS” by Suleika Jaouad (Random House). The writer of the New York Times column “Life, Interrupted” chronicles her fight with cancer and an impactful road trip.

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Diversions horoscope • puzzles

Thought for Today “Tomorrow is only found in the calendar of fools.” — Og Mandino

go there. LIBRA — Treat yourself to something special, Libra, whether a gourmet meal, new outfit, or latest gadget. Today is your day and you shouldn’t deprive yourself of anything. There’s a remarkable synchronicity of events that will lead you to exactly the right place at the right time. There’s a special warmth and sensitivity in the air that will put your mind and emotions at ease. SCORPIO — There’s an emotional, sensual feeling to the day that is sure to tickle your heart, Scorpio. Try not to be too abrasive when dealing with others. The more serene you can be, the more doors you will be able to walk through. Be patient and don’t feel like you need to be first in line. If you aren’t sure of a situation, don’t jump in headfirst. SAGITTARIUS — The different parts of your personality should work harmoniously today, Sagittarius. It’s important that there be an equal amount of give and take in your world. If for some reason there’s an imbalance in a certain area of your life, address the issue right away. It’s important that you maintain equilibrium within yourself and with the people around you. CAPRICORN — You probably aren’t going to impress people with your fast talk and quick facts today, Capricorn. You will likely get further if you express the emotions that lie behind your words. It’s more important to say what you feel than what you think. Even though this may go against your usual nature, you will find that it’s the best policy on a day like this. AQUARIUS — Your ego should be strengthened by your emotions, and vice versa, today. Be yourself in every capacity and situation, Aquarius. Things should flow quite smoothly for you as long as you keep the energy moving within you. Share your feelings honestly with others and you will find that your inner vitality strengthens. No one will be able to speak against words that come straight from your heart. PISCES — Like a surfer who wants to ride the endless wave, you must first prepare yourself before you jump into the ocean with your board, Pisces. Sit on the real or imaginary beach for a while and contemplate the tide. Watch the currents and see how other surfers fare under the prevailing conditions. You will find that the more preparation you do, the more secure you will be when you hit the water.

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ARIES — Your gracious, tender nature is likely to be extremely appreciated today, Aries. You may feel as if your head is so far up in the clouds that you can’t get anything done. The truth of the matter is that the work you need to do is actually found up in those clouds. Trust that you’ve taken care of the foundation. The thing you need to do now is relax and let your fantasies lead the way. TAURUS — If you need to do errands, Taurus, don’t drag others along with you. Complete your mission solo. You will find that you’re more efficient if you don’t have to carry the extra burden around. Not only will you get your chores done more quickly but you will also have time to think and process certain things without someone else’s energy influencing your thinking. GEMINI — Don’t take no for an answer today, Gemini. Chances are you won’t have to. People will be more understanding of your situation and have compassion for your cause. Your inner strength will show through loud and clear, and you have the desire to make anything happen you want. There’s a lucky star smiling on you that’s helping you tackle any project. CANCER — It may be difficult to deal with people who seem spaced out and confused today, Cancer. This confusion can be contagious. You will find that no matter how much logic you apply to the situation, if it doesn’t feel right, it won’t happen. Things will flow naturally or they won’t flow at all. Ease into the relaxed atmosphere of the day and don’t worry if things don’t happen as quickly as you’d like. LEO — Take your mind off your stressful duties and responsibilities today, Leo. This is a time for emotions and ego to connect in harmony. Don’t let other people’s problems ruin your good mood. There’s a need for you to consciously let your mind and body be at ease. Art and music will bring you a great deal of pleasure. Indulge in the things that make you truly happy. VIRGO — All the knowledge in the world will be no match for the emotional energy in the air on a day like today, Virgo. You may be carried away into a mystical realm where feelings take precedence over facts. Let go of reality for a while and free yourself from the hectic pace of everyday life. There’s a strong pull toward the fantasy realm today, so free to Monday, November 16,feel 2015

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said. “There have been so many times they’ve been at this low point, they don’t respond immediately, but then they really do manage it.” With the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, Britain has been forced to confront its racist roots in colonialism and slavery, Dr. Rappaport said. In unaired interview clips released Monday on “CBS This Morning,” Prince Harry told Ms. Winfrey that a large part of the reason the couple left Britain was because of racism. In the unaired clips, Prince Harry recalled an encounter with someone at a Sentebale fundraiser, who warned him not to mess with British press because they would “destroy your life.” “He said, ‘Please understand that the U.K. is very bigotted’ Prince Harry said during the clip on “CBS This Morning.” “And I stopped and I said, ‘The U.K. is not bigoted. The UK press is very bigoted, specifically the tabloids. Is that what you mean?’ He goes, ‘No, the U.K. is bigoted.’ “And I said, ‘I completely disagree.’ But unfortunately, if the source of the information is inherently corrupt or racist or biased, then that filters out to the rest of society.” On a lighter note, the prince and Ms. Markle announced they are expecting a baby girl during Sunday’s interview. The baby is to be born in early summer, said the couple, who showed Ms. Winfrey the chicken coop at their Montecito home during the interview. (The bulk of the interview took place at the Montecito home of one of Ms. Winfrey’s friends.) The royal family has yet to make a formal comment following the airing of the interview. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Fans are waiting to hear whether Disneyland will reopen in April.

Disneyland, other theme parks might reopen soon By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOr

Fans have reason to hope Disneyland and other theme parks will reopen soon. Orange and Los Angeles counties, where Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood and Magic Mountain are located, are expected to move into the red tier this week or next. Theme parks in counties in the red tier can reopen as soon as April 1 with 15 percent capacity under revised state rules announced Friday. Those entering the parks would have to be California residents. Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the Los Angeles County Public Health director, said Monday that Los Angeles County, home to Universal and Magic Mountain, could move into the red tier as soon as the end of this

Santa Maria receives high marks for refinancing bonds SANTA MARIA — Fitch Ratings has affirmed its AA rating for the city of Santa Maria’s Water and Wastewater Revenue

week. And cases have fallen as well in Orange County, home to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. To be in a red tier, a county must have an average rate of four to seven cases per 100,000 and a positivity rate of 5% to 8% for 14 days. Meanwhile, Disney has worked to allow fans to enjoy its theme parks without the rides. In February, Disneyland announced “A Touch of Disney,” a limited capacity event running March 18 through April 5. Fans can walk around Disneyland and Disney California Adventure and shop and eat at certain locations, but attractions remain closed. Tickets went on sale March 4. For more information, go to disneyland.disney.go.com. email: dmason@newspress.com

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05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0000431 The following person(s) is doing business as: Rise Healing Center 1239 Richelle Ln., Unit J Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Elisabeth Pollack 1239 Richelle Ln., Unit J Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/06/2020 /s/ Elisabeth Pollack This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/17/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23/21 CNS-3444826# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAR 2, 9, 16, 23/ 2021 -- 56865 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0000312 The following person(s) is doing business as: Business Solutions Network, 523 San Luis Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara. Raymond Santiago, Jr., 523 San Luis Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93455 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Raymond Santiago, Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on February 3, 2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/21 CNS-3440849# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS FEB 16, 23; MAR 2, 9 / 2021 -- 56834

political affairs officer. As a child growing up in Rwanda, Ms. Laugharn and her family lived through the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Though the genocide brought civil unrest and widespread massacres, something else arose from the ashes of the broken society. The beginning of women’s participation in government. During Monday’s virtual event, Ms. Laugharn shared that in the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide, women were invited to take on positions of power following the crisis, and now, women represent 60% of the national legislature. “Once (women) were asked to participate, not only did they learn fast, they gave it all, and they went above and beyond,” Ms. Laugharn said. “They were found to be efficient and less corrupt. Women were found to be team players and run everything in a successful way. So that was the beginning of discovering that once women are given the opportunity, they are efficient, and they give it all.” Other women at Monday’s event echoed this sentiment, including Catherine Bollinger, a gender advisor at the U.S. Agency for International Developing. Ms. Bollinger said USAID research findings suggest that when women participate in conflict resolution, the peace agreement is “more durable,” and when civil society groups, including women’s groups, are included in conflict resolution, peace agreements are 60% less likely to fail. “It’s clear that bringing women

The company’s findings included that the additional debt isn’t expected to be issued for capital needs and that the city will fund capital improvement projects on a pay-asyou-go basis. Fitch Ratings also said the city has a robust water supply through groundwater wells and imported supplies from the State Water Project.

into peace processes is critical for maintaining peace,” Ms. Bollinger said. Other speakers during Monday’s event elaborated on how their work is helping to raise awareness of the role of women in society’s prominent sectors. Leslie Zemeckis, founder of the mentorship organization Stories Matter and a New York Times contributor to the Overlooked Project, discussed how her work seeks to encourage women to find their voice. As a writer for the New York Times’ Overlooked Project, Ms. Zemeckis wrote profile-style obituaries for marginalized individuals who made large contributions to society that were largely overlooked in their lifetime. One of her pieces on the first female tiger trainer, Mabel Stark, inspired the documentary “Mabel, Mabel Tiger Trainer,” directed by Ms. Zemeckis. “For all those little girls out there, they need to know that there were women out there who would not take a no,” Ms. Zemeckis said, adding that her inspiration for her projects comes from a desire to give women the courage to tell their stories. As the celebration of International Women’s Day continues this week, Antioch University plans to host a “Women Leading Change” panel discussion Friday. The panel will feature four prominent female figures who have initiated changes in their organizational positions or in society. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. To register, visit continuinged.antioch.edu/ course. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

The city of Santa Maria issued $50.1 million in taxable revenue refunding bonds in June 2012 to secure a lower interest rate of 4.36% and achieve in-cash flow savings of approximately $2 million per year. To see Santa Maria’s budget and financial statements, go to www.cityofsantamaria.org. — Gerry Fall

05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0000313 The following person(s) is doing business as: Infamous Stiffs, 503 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Mark Pananides, 503 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Scott Wilkins, 1352 Woodcrest Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833 James K. Perrault, 7750 La Casa Way, Buena Park, CA 90620 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/01/2020 /s/ Mark Pananides This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on February 3, 2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9/21 CNS-3440846# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA (County) intends to enter into a License Agreement (Agreement) with the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (Licensee) for use of 718SF of building space within the County’s Animal Services Campus for the temporary housing of their baby bird operations during construction of the Licensee’s Wildlife Hospital facility at 1460 N. Fairview in Goleta. Licensee believes that the construction noise would disturb the baby birds who comprise the majority of the spring baby patients. The Agreement will be for a term of six (6) months commencing on April 1, 2021 and will terminate on September 30, 2021. The Licensee will pay $200 - $300 a month for utilities and maintenance and repair of an existing washer/dryer and refrigerator, if needed, in lieu of rent. The Agreement will be executed by Janette D. Pell, Director, General Services Department, on behalf of the County Board of Supervisors, as authorized by Santa Barbara County Code Section 12A-10. All responses to this Notice will be received at the Office of the Director of the General Services Department, located at 105 East Anapamu Street, Room 108, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. _/s/ Carlo Achdjian, Real Property Division Manager

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SANTA BARBARA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS APRIL 1, 2021 & MAY 6, 2021 PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 LAFCO BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission will be held on April 1, 2021 and May 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. At the hearing the Commission will consider the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 LAFCO Budget for Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission. The meeting will be at the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room at 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA. 93101; however, public attendance is restricted. See instructions below on public participation. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order N-33-20 issued on March 19, 2020 to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID19, the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission meetings will not currently provide inperson participation. The following alternative methods of participation are available to the public: 1. You may observe the live stream of the Commission meetings in the following ways: - Televised on local cable channel 20; - Online at: http://www.countyofsb.org/ceo/csbtv/livestream.sbc; and - YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20 - Via live stream through Zoom Webinar, as described below. 2. If you wish to comment on the specific agenda item, the following methods are available: - Place a comment in the record. Submit comment to the Clerk of the Board via email to: sbcob@countyofsb.orgemail prior to 5 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission meeting. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed to the Commission. - Comment read into the record at the meeting - Submit your comment via email prior to 5 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission meeting, limited to 250 words or less, to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Please state in your email that you would like this “read into the record.” Every effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations. Comments timely received will be placed into the record and distributed to the Commission. - Zoom Webinar “Attendee” - If you would like to comment through Zoom, please log onto the LAFCO website at www.sblafco.org and follow the instructions for registration and participation by Zoom that are on the agenda for the hearing. Disclosure of Campaign Contributions – LAFCO Commissioners are disqualified and are not able to participate in proceedings involving an “entitlement for use” if, within the 12 months preceding the LAFCO decision, the Commissioner received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant, an agent of the applicant or an financially interested person who actively supports or opposes the LAFCO decision on this matter. Persons participating in this proceeding who have made such contributions are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the proceedings. Disclosures must include the amount of the contribution and the recipient Commissioner and may be made either in writing to the Executive Officer of the Commission prior to the hearing or by an oral declaration at the time of the hearing. The foregoing requirements are set forth in the Political Reform Act of 1974, specifically in Government Code section 84308. Additional information. – The Staff Report and Proposed Budget will be available by March 25, 2021. The information regarding items to be considered at the meeting may be obtained by contacting the LAFCO office at 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101 or by calling 805-568-3391. The agenda and staff report for the hearing will be available at the LAFCO website at www.sblafco.org. 5 days before the hearing. Dated this 5th day of March 2021 Mike Prater, Executive Officer Santa Barbara LAFCO MAR 9 / 2021 -- 56881

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIA LYN GONZALES Case Number: 21PR00080 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Maria Lyn Gonzales A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jennifer Lee Silva in the SuPERIOR COuRT OF CALIFORNIA, COuNTy OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Jennifer Lee Silva be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 04/13/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: SM2, located at SuPERIOR COuRT Of CALIfORNIA, COuNTY Of SANTA BARBARA, 312 East Cook Street, Building E, 312-C East Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454, Cook Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Lori A. Lewis 112 E. Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805 966-1501 MAR 9, 16, 23/2021--56877

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Continued from Page A1 obstacles. “The biggest challenge was probably that we were committed to giving parents the option of which learning program was going to fit them. But giving them that option was complicated,” Dr. Kahn told the News-Press. “Because once they make their choice, there’s just still a lot of work that needs to happen to pick the right places and make sure that we’re staffed appropriately.” Around 450 students switched their initial selections between in-person and distance learning, so district officials shuffled a few classes around. To group classes into a maximum of 19 students, a few classrooms became multi-grade cohorts. Usually, there are one or two classes with two grades in a normal year, but some school sites have three multi-grade classrooms now. Although they’ve been learning for months now, the district wanted to give students and teachers time to adjust, as though it was a new school year. Officials encouraged teachers to introduce new students and classroom procedures this week. “We want our kids to feel comfortable using those routines,” Dr. Kahn said. “This is the first time that they’ve been together in person. so there may be some new students in the class. They’re having a chance to build a sense of community as a class, so that they can play and learn together.” To keep students from merging with other classes at recess, each teacher is assigned a colorcoded section of the playground each day. Students may have the swings, basketball hoops, jungle gym and other fixtures on a rotating basis. Each classroom has its own playground equipment, such as basketballs and jump ropes. Other supplies are portioned to each class as well. At lunch time, students don’t walk through the classroom as they usually would. The lunch staff prepares each class’s meals and puts them in insulated bags and coolers to deliver to each cohort. “Our principals have really worked with the teachers to set up minimal movements,” Dr. Kahn said. The school nurse relocated to a classroom by the playground to tend to scrapes quickly and on site. The room will be used as a quarantine space if a student shows symptoms of COVID-19. “This week, it’s been a total effort from our grounds crew and maintenance,” Dr. Kahn said. A few maintenance members were on campus Monday to rake

Dr. Mary Kahn, assistant superintendent of instructional services, explains recess protocols by the playground at Hollister Elementary School.

leaves, but the majority of the work is completed when students are not on campus. For the district’s vaccine allocation, officials prioritized maintenance members alongside educators with minimal student contact. Severe intervention special education staff were first up to get their shots. Dr. Kahn estimated that half of the district’s staff have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. She expressed gratitude for the teachers as well as parents. “This has been a long time coming,” she said. “There’s been a lot of work behind the scenes.” Each principal created a

video to inform parents of the new procedures on campus and distributed the guide in Spanish and English. Dr. Kahn said a majority of parents did really well, and others had a few questions. A lot of planning went into Monday’s reopening, and stress was low as school doors opened. In fact, Principal Vasquez was impressed as young students quickly adjusted to the morning screening and temperature check. “Those kindergarteners did that like they’ve been doing it their whole lives.” email: ahansaw@newspress.com

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Jayne Patterson, a parent of two Hollister students, greets students in the school’s mascot costume, a hawk.

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RAUCH, Farrah Rose

Farrah Rose Rauch also known as (Fae-ven) died at age 17 on February 28, 2021. Farrah had a HUGE heart for people. Her mother was Heather Sue Rauch (HausmannHeaton) and her father was Steven Rauch. Survived are her siblings; Jett Steven Rauch and Ty Daniel Rauch. Grandparents were Rosalie Rauch, Douglas Peter Rauch, Renee Hausmann (husband Gary) and Jeff Baker. Farrah has many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Great Cousins in 4-Territories of the United States; West Coast, Mid-West, East Coast and Florida. Viewing of her beautiful well-known face and “Celebrating Farrah’s Life” will be on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at the Old Dana College Campus Clock Tower Building housed now by the most amazing Christ Lutheran Church Campus located at 2905 College St, Blair, NE 68008. Service begins at 2:00pm CT and likely, quite the event with music, prayer, a beautiful message by Pastor Mark and a mini-marathon 12-step meeting on-the-side. If you would like to attend the service virtually please go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGEYJ_ YOmpyYdf4A6a6Abg We love you Farrah! Farrah was born in Santa Barbara, California. She attended the Santa Barbara Oaks Parent Workshop and then Monte Vista. She loved to kayak, surf, skateboard, going on Bill’s boat and taking trips to all the Islands off the Santa Barbara Coast. She loved swimming at Red Rock, tidepools and hiking all the local Santa Barbara Trails and running around Castle Park. She was a star Hockey Player and had a mean Face-Off! She was a member of Ocean Hills Church on the Beach and loved having birthday parties at the Santa Barbara Zoo. She moved to Blair, Nebraska in 2009 and attended West, Arbor, Otte and Blair High School. She continued soccer in Blair, and was accepted into the Girls Show Choir. She loved to snow ski and zipline at Mt. Crescent for free, as her dad was a Ski Instructor there. Farrah enjoyed Lake Okeechobee, Adventure Land and road trips with her best friends and brothers; to East Coast, West Coast and Everywhere in-between. She loved the spas and chai lattes with her mom and many other adventures in life. She developed her music and was becoming quite the singer-songwriter, finding an avenue to express her inner emotions and challenges in her life. She loved to play Video Games with Jett and the two of them became best of friends. Farrah will be missed and never forgotten every single day; forever while we are on this earth. I know Rosie, Percy, Nari and Fireheart will miss her dearly too.

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MAXWELL, Joseph B., Sr.

On Sunday, February 28, 2021, Joseph B. Maxwell, Sr., after a full and long life, peacefully passed away. Joe was a retired Air Force Veteran, Real Estate Investor & Developer, longtime Rotarian, member of St. Barbara’s Parish and in later years , of St. Louis de Montfort in Santa Maria. He is survived by his seven sons, three daughters, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He leaves a great legacy of love and honor with rich stories of his well lived and long life, which will be passed down to future generations. Godspeed to our dear Dad and Papa. Arrangements are in the care of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory. Sympathy notes and words of support may be expressed at www.magnermaloney.com.

STEVENS, Robert Louis “Bob”

Robert Louis “Bob” Stevens was born in 1934 in Hornell, N.Y. to Murray Stevens and Helen Damrath. His father, Murray, opened his eponymous Army-Navy clothing store in 1920 after moving to Hornell from New York City. Bob met his future wife, Sue Spalding, while attending Hornell High School. After graduating high school in 1952, he studied at the Wharton School of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a BS in Economics in 1956. Bob then joined the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant based at Ethan Allen Air Force Base in Burlington, VT. He served two years and then attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he obtained his MBA in 1960. Bob married Sue Spalding in 1960 in Hornell, and they raised four children in nearby Arkport. Bob took over management of the Murray Stevens clothing store for the next 27 years and was an active leader of Hornell, serving as President of the Rotary Club and Treasurer of the Hornell Industrial Development Agency. Bob and Sue later moved to Santa Barbara in 1987 and he began his second career as a real estate agent with Steve Schmidt & Co., later moving over to ReMax, Harbor View, and Sun Coast. He also continued his lifelong service as a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Goleta and was president from 1993-94. Bob passed away peacefully at home of natural causes and is survived by his wife, Sue, four children, Elizabeth, Kelly, William, and Robert, and seven grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on March 10 from 1-3pm at the Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel at 450 Ward Drive in Goleta. In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation to the Rotary Club of Goleta, PO Box 51, Goleta, CA 93116.

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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

63/47/pc 63/44/s 40/19/pc 54/28/c 52/44/pc 56/44/r 61/45/pc 49/40/r 60/45/c 64/51/pc 30/18/sn 56/42/r 58/47/r 56/40/r 59/47/r 63/43/pc 60/46/pc 70/48/pc 63/48/pc 57/42/c 55/43/r 63/54/pc 58/47/r 57/45/r 58/45/c 61/50/pc 35/21/sn

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 48/29/t 55/39/sh 54/36/t 53/39/t 52/38/t 52/34/t 54/42/t 56/41/sh

71/44/pc 55/35/s 67/55/pc 72/60/pc 65/31/pc 74/61/pc 74/67/pc 68/44/pc 60/41/s 63/38/pc 78/49/pc 53/39/c 73/58/pc 47/33/pc 52/37/c 70/46/s

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west-northwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 4-8 feet with a west-northwest swell 5-9 feet at 6 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west-northwest 8-16 knots today. Waves 4-8 feet with a west-northwest swell 5-9 feet at 6 seconds. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time March 9

6:30 a.m. 8:20 p.m. March 10 7:20 a.m. 8:47 p.m. March 11 8:04 a.m. 9:13 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

5.5’ 4.0’ 5.6’ 4.2’ 5.6’ 4.3’

Low

12:29 a.m. 1:45 p.m. 1:21 a.m. 2:22 p.m. 2:03 a.m. 2:55 p.m.

2.3’ -1.0’ 1.9’ -1.0’ 1.5’ -0.8’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 57/41/t 56/38/c 35/15/sn 50/24/r 50/41/sh 56/38/t 56/41/sh 49/37/sh 54/41/t 59/45/sh 26/7/sn 54/39/t 55/42/t 55/33/t 58/42/t 55/34/sh 56/40/sh 62/43/c 56/43/sh 53/37/t 54/40/t 61/51/sh 57/44/t 56/40/t 54/38/t 56/43/pc 33/11/sn

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind west 12-25 knots today. Wind waves 3-5 feet with a west-northwest swell 3-5 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 56/36/pc 62/47/pc 59/43/pc 56/46/c 57/45/c 60/40/pc 57/49/c 60/47/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

73/51/pc 51/40/s 63/57/sh 75/65/c 53/27/pc 79/67/pc 77/68/pc 48/33/r 54/45/s 64/47/s 68/47/pc 53/34/pc 69/63/c 51/32/pc 51/35/pc 71/54/s

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 121,645 acre-ft. Elevation 725.99 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 14.1 acre-ft. Inflow 0.9 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -89 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

New

First

Mar 13

Mar 21

WORLD CITIES

Today 6:18 a.m. 6:02 p.m. 4:22 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

Full

Mar 28

Wed. 6:17 a.m. 6:03 p.m. 5:05 a.m. 3:34 p.m.

Last

Apr 4

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