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Fundraising exceeds goal Business raises three times its expectation for aid for Ukraine

Cities fail to reach agreement with Sheriff’s Office Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta and Solvang move to mediation over cost of police services By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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“The outpouring from the community was phenomenal,” said Gary Simpson, owner and president of the Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center, about a drive that raised far more than expected for Ukrainians.

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The Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center has far surpassed its $5,000 goal for aid for Ukraine. The business raised more than three times that for Goleta-based Direct Relief’s humanitarian efforts during the Russian invasion. The total raised by roundups on purchases and various donations is $15,370, Gary Simpson, the center’s president and owner, told the News-Press Monday.

And the business is matching that, which means $30,740 will go to Direct Relief. “We are super grateful to the community who stepped up and went way above and beyond. The outpouring from the community was phenomenal,” said Mr. Simpson. The $15,370 includes $10,955 in check donations from the community and $4,414 in donations made at the center’s registers. There were more than 6,000 contributions from roundups on purchases and other donations, Mr. Simpson said. The success in donations reflects the spirit of giving throughout the community. First

Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church of Santa Barbara recently reported it raised more than $7,000 for aid to Ukranians migrating from eastern Ukraine to western Ukraine On Monday, negotiations took place via a video link between Russia and Ukraine, a day after Russia’s attacks moved closer to NATO member Poland. Ukrainian officials said 35 Ukrainians were killed and another 134 injured when Russia struck a military base west of Lviv Sunday.

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The candidate filing deadline has been extended to Wednesday for the race to see who will succeed retiring Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley. And the deadline has been extended to Wednesday for the 2nd District race for the county Board of Supervisors. So far, candidates are running unopposed in both races: Laura Capps for the 2nd District seat and John Savrnoch for district attorney. Ms. Capps currently sits on the Santa Barbara Unified School District board, and Mr. Savrnoch is a deputy district attorney. And the deadline has been extended to Wednesday for the 37th District Assembly race and the 2nd District seat for the Board of Equalization, according to the Santa Barbara County Elections Division. Last Friday was the filing deadlines for all the other races, including the 5th District seat for the Board of Supervisors. Steve Lavagnino is running unopposed, according to the unofficial list posted at countyofsb.org/care/ elections. The field is getting a bit crowded for the 24th Congressional District seat. Incumbent Salud Carbajal, DSanta Barbara, is seeking reelection and is being challenged by independent candidates Michele Weislander Quaid and Jeff Frankenfield, both of Santa

Barbara, and Mike Dawson of Ventura County. Also in the race is one Republican, Brad Allen. Many candidates are also running for the 37th District Assembly. Democratic candidates are Gregg Hart, a Santa Barbara resident who currently represents the 2nd District on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors; Jonathan Abboud of Santa Barbara; Gabe Escobedo of Santa Barbara; and Bruce Wallach of Goleta. The sole Republican is Mike Stoker, a Santa Barbara resident, a former member of the Board of Supervisors and a former Environmental Protection Agency official. Joe Holland, the Santa Barbara County clerk, record and assessor, whose duties include overseeing elections, is running against Elrawd MacLearn. In the race for Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools, the incumbent, Dr. Susan Salcido, is facing a challenge from Christy Lozano, a Santa Barbara teacher. Betsy Schaffer is running unopposed for re-election as the county auditor-controller. Harry Hagen has no opposition as he runs for re-election as the county treasurer and tax collector. As usual, candidates are running unopposed in most of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court races. The exception is a race in which Santa Barbara Judge Gustavo E. “Woody” Lavayen is facing a challenge from Mark Peter Brown. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown seeks fifth term Sheriff Bill Brown has made it official. He filed to run for reelection and seek a fifth term. Sheriff Brown was first elected on Nov. 7, 2006. Sheriff Brown is running against Lt. Juan Camarena, who oversees the Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigations Bureau and SWAT Team, in the June 7 primary. The deadline to file in the race was Friday. Sheriff Brown has been endorsed by people such as Santa Barbara Interim Police Chief Bernard Melekian. Chief Melekian praised the sheriff’s work in opening the Northern Branch Jail near Santa Maria, which the chief said reflects the sheriff’s efforts to bring compassion and humanity to the inmates in his care. In his endorsement at billbrownforsheriff.com, Chief Melekian also praised the sheriff for his integrity and professionalism. The website has more than 1,000 endorsements for the sheriff. In announcing his candidacy last August, Lt. Camarena said that if elected, he would focus

Following months of discussion, the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta and Solvang have failed to reach an agreement during informal dispute resolution negotiations with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and will now enter mediation. The four cities contract with the Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement and are entering the final year of their four year contract, set to expire on June 30, 2023. The cities argue that the cost increases proposed in the last two years of the agreement are neither justified nor sustainable, and neither are the projected future costs. The cities hope that during the mediation a fair cost of police services can be negotiated. “We have the utmost respect and appreciation for the men and women of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. It is with sincere optimism that we enter the mediation process in order to secure a fair and reasonable outcome for both the Cities and the Sheriff’s Office,” said Goleta Mayor Perotte. Several factors are at issue in negotiations.

Last year, the Sheriff’s Office implemented a revised cost methodology, which resulted in a proposed 40-51% increase for the current fiscal year for each city. The cities disputed the increase as inconsistent with the provisions of the agreement. Following dispute resolution negotiations, the amount was lowered to the range of a 19-21% increase. In addition, in January the Sheriff’s Office submitted proposed costs for next fiscal year that represented an approximate 44% increase in cost for services over two years for the cities. The cities also believe that the revised cost methodology being used by the Sheriff’s Office to calculate contract service costs is inconsistent with the terms of the contract. The cities say the cost allocation model is flawed, and that the complexity of the model makes it difficult to trust and validate how the costs charged to the cities are calculated year-toyear. The cities also say the actual Sheriff’s Patrol costs have increased significantly less than the costs charged to the four cities over the last five years. The county’s proposed charges will Please see PATROLS on A4

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13 new COVID-19 cases reported By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Santa Barbara County reported thirteen new COVID-19 cases Thursday and two deaths. Both deceased individuals were in the 70and-over age group and had underlying health conditions. One was associated with a congregate care facility. One individual resided in the city of Goleta and the other in Santa Barbara. Of the new cases, the highest number, three, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had

one case. Elsewhere, two cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Two cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Santa Ynez Valley reported one case. Two cases were in Goleta. One case was in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. One case was in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. Nineteen patients are recovering in county

hospitals. Another two are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 84,897 cases, of which 171 are still infectious. The total number of deaths remains at 664. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72.0% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 67.7% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kzendher@newspress.com © 2022 Ashleigh Brilliant, 117 W. Valerio Santa Barbara CA 93101 (catalog $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com

On Monday at about 7:20 a.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department’s Combined Communication Center received a report of an unresponsive female lying in the parking lot of a business in the first block of State Street.

Officers and paramedics arrived on scene and determined the female was deceased and that lifesaving measures would not be effective. The initial investigation determined that the death appeared to be suspicious. Santa Barbara Police Detectives responded to the scene along with police forensics and are investigating the death. Officials say it appears the female victim was homeless and potentially in her late 40s or early 50s.

Capps Center offers symposium today “Repatriation Horizons,” a UCSB Walter H. Capps Center Symposium, will be presented via Zoom from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. Greg Johnson, Capps Center director, will give introductions and opening remarks. He is with the UCSB Department of Religious

State Street between Cabrillo Blvd. and Mason Street were closed to all vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists for multiple hours.

Wrong Way Driver On Sunday at approximately 2:03 a.m., the San Luis Obispo Communications Center received a 911 call of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lane on U.S. 101, north

Studies. Other topics and speakers are “Digital Repatriation and Its Multiple Lives: The Gaidinliu Collection in the Pitt Rivers Museum” by Arkotong Longkumer, Religious Studies, Edinburgh University; “An Update on Recent Repatriations of Iwi Kūpuna from Germany & Austria” by Edward Halealoha Ayau Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o; “Re-membering Hawai‘i: Provenance Research and

of Los Alamos. Officers first observed the vehicle just north of Solomon road. The vehicle managed to turn and began to travel the right way. CHP officers caught up to the vehicle after it stopped on the right shoulder south of Alisos Canyon Road. Officers contacted the male driver, Guadalupe Guevara Torres, who was taken into custody for a DUI. - Katherine Zehnder

Restitution as (Post)colonial Memory Work” by Gesa Grimme, Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, LMU, Munich; Noelle Kahanu, Department of American Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; and Philipp Schorch Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, LMU, Munich. To connect on Zoom, go to tinyurl.com/ 26jredbk. – Marilyn McMahon

Newsom announces $22.5 million to address drought emergency By MADISON HIRNEISEN

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According to Gov. Newsom’s office, the additional allocation will increase funding for the Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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(The Center Square) – To increase water conservation amid California’s drought emergency, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced $22.5 million in spending to bolster the state’s response. According to Gov. Newsom’s office, the additional allocation will increase funding for the Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. About $8.25 million will be used to bolster outreach efforts to promote water conservation. “These investments continue to provide crucial drought support to communities impacted around the state,” wrote Chief Deputy Finance Director Erika Li in a letter to Legislative budget and appropriations leaders. The additional funding comes as California saw its driest January

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and February in state history, according to the California Department of Water Resources. The department reported a “significantly below average” snowpack as of March 1, with the snowpack at 63% of average. “With only one month left in California’s wet season and no major storms in the forecast, Californians should plan for a third year of drought conditions,” DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a statement on March 1. Gov. Newsom declared a drought emergency for 50 out of 58 counties in July, calling on businesses and individuals to voluntarily cut back on water usage by 15%. The state failed to meet the goals of the governor’s

call, however, with water usage dropping by just 6% between July and November, according to the Associated Press. In October, the drought emergency was extended statewide. As a result, the State Water Resources Control Board voted in January to adopt water restrictions, which prohibit individuals from watering landscapes within 48 hours of storms that bring a quarter-inch or more of rain and watering in excess that leads to runoff on streets and sidewalks, according to LAist. Those who do not comply with the restrictions could face fines of up to $500. According to the U.S. Drought

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Research on flies gives insight into humans As people are waiting longer and longer to have children, the average age of new parents has been rising for the last 50 years. However, childbearing years are limited for women. Scientists say that as women age, their stem cells are less effective at renewing tissue. They say this is especially true of germline stem cells that produce eggs and sperm. Recently, UCSB biologists published a study on the fruit flies’ ability to extend the longevity of their stem cells. “When fruit flies emerge in their adult form into cold, dark conditions, they enter a dormancy called diapause. It’s a seasonal response to save energy for reproduction when success is more likely: in warmer times of the year. Diapause can double a fly’s lifespan and significantly extend their reproductive period,” reported Harrison Tasoff, a UCSB science writer. So what does this research in fruit flies have to do with humans? “We already know we can learn things about longevity and aging from animals with shorter lifespans,” Dr. Denise Montell, who teaches molecular, cellular, and developmental biology at UCSB, told the News-Press. “We are operating on the premise that studying simple animals yields insights into human biology,” she said. UCSB has a five-year grant with the National Institute on Aging to study the process of diapause.

The study has three parts. The first part is to “do a first ever analysis of stem cells and how they are pausing and reanimating,” said Dr. Montell. “The second part is to look at genes in flies, and what genes promote diapause and enable the animals to reanimate after dormancy. The final part is to study behavioral changes in animals, understand how behavioral changes are coming about, what is regulating them and whether or not we can manipulate them.” The benefits of diapause is not only in improving the length of reproductive years, but it improves the health span as well. “It is definitely not a finely tuned program where when they reanimate. They are not as fertile as the young flies, pausing biology is not 100% efficient,” said Dr. Montell when asked about the drawbacks. However, they are still producing more than a fly at the same point in their life span that hasn’t been through diapause. “The benefit is preserving fertility for a longer period of time than otherwise and extending the health span and fertility for longer,” said Dr. Montell. While the research is years away from proving this, what the researchers hope to show is that by pausing the growth of stem cells just as scientists do in fruit flies, scientists can prolong the childbearing years for women, pushing off menopause until later in life. This longevity of reproductive years could be proven true for men as well, although researchers’ higher priority concerns women. Additionally the scientists hope to prove that

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San Marcos girls lacrosse edged out in two close games at Gold Coast Invitational STAFF REPORT

San Marcos girls lacrosse opened up play in the CIF D2/ D3 Division of the Gold Coast Invitational with a tough matchup against CIF-SS Division 3 top ranked Santa Monica. The Royals came up short in the battle, losing by a goal in the final moments. San Marcos was down 0-2 at halftime but outscored the Vikings 4-3 in the second half to get within a goal at 5-4 with 3:02 left on the clock. It was a grinding battle to get back into it after a slow start in the first half. Junior KC Springer assisted senior Sofia Martinez-Tomatis for that fourth goal, and San Marcos had life. But the next possession did not net anything for them, and Santa Monica ran out the clock to survive and advance to the firstplace game with Woodbridge of Irvine. Sophomore Megan Taylor had four saves for San Marcos, and Martinez-Tomatis and sophomore Ellie Monson scored two goals each. “As much as we were hustling and pulling for each other, Santa Monica was doing the same, and it was neck and neck down to the wire,” said San Marcos Head Coach Paul Ramsey. “We scored the last two goals of the game but didn’t get the goal that would have sent it into overtime.” The Royals had to regroup quickly as CIF-SS D3 defending champion Village Christian was their third-place game opponent. San Marcos again started slow in the first half, which ended 54 in favor of the Crusaders, but picked it up in the second.

Taylor sparked the Royals with 9 saves in the loss and her stops kept giving San Marcos more chances. This allowed San Marcos to outscore Village Christian 4-3 in about 23 minutes, finally tying the score with 1:11 left to play on a Monson goal assisted by MartinezTomatis. This would be the peak for the Royals, however, as two quick goals gave the Crusaders a decisive 10-8 edge and the win. “It was really good to get these games against two Top 5 teams, and it’s going to pay off when we apply what we’ve learned about ourselves,” Ramsey said. “Certainly completing the comebacks would feel better, but we are going to go into the rest of the season finding ways to start quickly.” Fifth-ranked San Marcos dropped to 4-3 and will return to action tonight, hosting fourth ranked Orange Lutheran at Warkentin Stadium.

‘Great two days’ for San Marcos at Ventura Invitational San Marcos found success at the Ventura Invitational. Jacob Snodgress won the 800m with a personal best time, while Ethan Dwelly finished third in the event. Justin Hess came away with a second-place finish in the 400m, as well as anchoring the 4x400 relay team, winning the event along with teammates Julian Hicks, Jonas Strand and Andreas Kocmur. The girls varsity 4x100 relay team of Ava Carter, Kate Edgar, Ajha Dennis-Florence and Ava Arriaga finished fourth.

Carter also finished second in both the 100m and 200m events, as well as contributing to a thirdplace finish for the 4x400 relay team along with teammates Kiala Haas, Celina Zambrano and Makenzie Fauver. San Marcos will have its first league meet at Santa Ynez on Wednesday.

DP track and field competes at Ventura Invitational The Dos Pueblos High track and field team took part in the Ventura Invitational on Saturday. The Chargers turned in a successful performance, with freshmen Kaley Orquiola and Clehann Howard both placing in the top 10 in frosh/soph division Long Jump and Sophie Dent placing fifth in the frosh/soph High Jump. Senior Eli Yancey finished third out of 30 competitors in the girls varsity Long Jump, while senior Kaelani Butler placed second in girls varsity Pole Vault. Underclassmen Abraham Corrales Virruita and Grant Yelles each placed fourth in their flights in the frosh/soph Long Jump, while Gabriel Runyen placed second in his flight. Amin Guifroudj placed seventh out of 29 competitors in the boys varsity long jump as well as finishing fourth in the triple jump. On the track, Howard finished fifth in the 300m hurdles. The boys varsity relay team of Eric Roldan, Ronan Hugo, Guefroudj and Dylan Orquiola won their heat of the 4x100m relay.

Gaucho softball downs Manhattan 5-1, fall to SDSU on late homer By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The USB softball team nearly went undefeated in its final games of the SB Spring Break Bash, defeating Manhattan 5-1 before closing out its final home tournament with a 2-1 loss to South Dakota State on a windy Sunday.

UCSB vs. MANHATTAN The Gauchos (8-17) held Manhattan (1-9) to just two hits in the win, the fewest they have allowed all season. Sophomore catcher Ashley Donaldson matched that single handedly with two of UCSB’s five hits.

Maci Fines and Madelyn McNally popped singles into left center on the first two at bats of the game. Fines later scored on a nicely placed sacrifice bunt by fellow senior Rayna Cohen. The Jaspers tied the game on a double in the top of the third - their first hit of the game - but UCSB took the lead back in the next inning. Teah Thies hit a single through the right side and advanced to second on a Tyler Goldstein sac bunt. Sophomore Ashley Donaldson knocked a double down the right field line and Thies scored to make it 2-1. That wouldn’t be Donaldson’s biggest highlight of the day, though. Facing two outs in the sixth, with runners on first and second, Donaldson sailed one over right field with the wind behind it, registering Please see SOFTBALL on A4

DP boys bested in lacrosse The Dos Pueblos High School boys lacrosse team was defeated by the Hart Indians on Friday, losing by a score of 10-3. Dos Pueblos was blanked in the first quarter, while the Indians scored four times. The Chargers managed to score once in each of the next three quarters, but never narrowed the gap. The loss was the first of the season for Dos Pueblos, who now own a 2-1 record.

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Hawaii will lift indoor mask mandates on March 25 By KIM JARRETT THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Hawaii’s indoor mask mandate will expire on March 25 when the latest state of emergency expires, Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday. Hawaii is the last state to still have an indoor mask mandate. “Together, we have reduced COVID-19 in Hawaii to the point where most of us will be safe without masks indoors,” Gov. Ige said in a news release. “Right now, hospitalizations are trending down. Case counts are falling. We are better at treating people who are infected. Booster shots are saving lives.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has rated the state’s COVID-19 community level as “low,” Gov. Ige said. But health officials said they are still

recommending that masks be worn in schools. “We are no longer recommending quarantine for students who are exposed to COVID-19 at school,” said Dr. Sarah Kemble, the state’s epidemiologist. “Masks provide a layer of protection as we amend the school quarantine guidance.” State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char said the move is supported by the data and trends. “We strongly recommend people over age 65, people with compromised immune systems, people who aren’t vaccinated, and those who care for people at risk of severe illness still wear masks indoors,” Dr. Char said. “This is especially important in crowded settings.” State health officials also still recommend masks for hospitals, health care facilities, shelters, correctional facilities and other congregate living settings.

House Minority Whip Val Okimoto pushed for an end to the indoor mask mandate after the CDC announced new guidelines for masks on March 1. “It’s time we moved from government restriction to personal responsibility,” Mr. Okimoto said in a social media post Tuesday night. The state will be ready to reinstitute the mask policy if COVID-19 case numbers surge, Ige said. The state is also ending its Safe Travels program on March 25, which required all visitors to the state to be fully vaccinated or show a negative COVID-19 test in order to avoid a mandatory quarantine. State officials opened the Hawaii State Capitol to the public on Monday for the first time in two years. Visitors must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within the past 72 hours.

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her first career home run to put UCSB up 5-1. It was a strong performance for the defense overall, which included one of the best plays of the year on a diving catch by Goldstein to end the fourth inning. Pitcher Camryn Snyder (6-6) who went all seven innings in the circle giving up just two hits and one earned run with three strikeouts.

UCSB vs. SOUTH DAKOTA ST. Looking to avenge their Saturday defeat at the hands of the Jackrabbits (13-7), the Gauchos held a 1-0 lead for nearly the entire game as they looked to beat the sunset. UCSB scored its only run in the first inning. Fines led off with a hard hit single off the glove of the South Dakota State third baseman. McNally put her on second with a sac bunt. Donaldson hit a ground ball to second that should have resulted in the third out, but it wasn’t handled properly, allowing her

to make it to first and Fines to score on the error. Korie Thomas and McNally singled in the second and sixth innings, recording the Gauchos’ only two hits the rest of the way. Despite the gusting winds often causing unpredictable movement on the ball, it was another stellar defensive performance for UCSB, which held SDSU to only five hits for the second straight day. Pitcher Alyssa Molina was just one out away from a seven-inning shutout, but with their backs against the wall, the Jackrabbits managed to steal the win late on a three-run homer by Allison Yoder in the top of the seventh. It was the first pitch Yoder faced on her first at bat of the game. With their final tournament now behind them, the Gauchos will look ahead to next weekend’s Big West opening series against Hawaii. Conference play begins with a Saturday doubleheader at 1:00 p.m. at Campus Diamond. Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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(The Center Square) – The California State Legislature fast-tracked a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk on Monday that would allow the University of California, Berkeley to admit thousands more students for the fall semester despite a courtordered enrollment freeze. Lawmakers in both chambers of the Legislature voted unanimously on Monday to advance Senate Bill 118, which would give public colleges and universities 18 months to remedy environmental review issues under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) before a court-ordered enrollment freeze could take effect. The bill also states that changes in enrollment on their own do not require a CEQA review. The bill takes effect immediately and is applied retroactively, meaning that UC Berkeley can offer admission to as many students as it had initially planned to enroll before a courtordered enrollment cap.

university to block the lower court decision in a ruling earlier this month, which required UC Berkeley to comply with the enrollment freeze. The high court’s decision shocked state lawmakers, who moved quickly to draft SB 118 to ensure students would not miss out on the opportunity to attend UC Berkeley over a CEQA lawsuit. “Five thousand students shouldn’t have to pay the price for misguided NIMBYism (Not In My Backyard), and that’s what this lawsuit was about,” Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, said ahead of Monday’s vote. Phil Bokovoy, president of Save Berkeley’s Neighborhoods, issued a statement shortly after Monday’s vote urging Gov. Newsom not to sign SB 118 into law, claiming it is “poorly drafted and confusing” and will not help students. “We hope that Governor Newsom recognizes that SB118 will hurt students more than help and not sign this bill,” Mr. Bokovoy said. “UC Berkeley does not have the capacity to handle more students, and more than 10% of current Berkeley

students suffer homelessness during their education. In addition, more than 15% suffer from food insecurity. We don’t want new students to have to live in cars, campers and hotel rooms like they are in Santa Barbara.” He added that the bill “gives the UC a unique free pass to avoid analyzing impacts associated with its own enrollment decisions directly impacting population density on campus and in the surrounding communities.” Lawmakers, however, said Monday that the bill would ensure that deserving students are admitted to universities across the state while also upholding existing environmental review requirements under CEQA. “We act because we have seen recently the misguided application of an environmental law to student enrollment,” Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon said Monday. “The actual environmental impact is not from how many students we let in; it is a result of the total campus population and how that affects environmental quality.

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Continued from Page A1 have cities collectively paying $4.1 million more for patrol hours in fiscal year 2022-23 than they did in fiscal year 2018-19, a 33% increase. The total cost of the Sheriff’s Patrol only increased

by $2.5 million during this same period. “Buellton has a deep-rooted relationship with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, and strongly desires to maintain that relationship. However, the proposed cost increase for continued service cannot be adequately justified,

nor are the increased costs sustainable for the City moving into the future,” said Buellton Mayor Holly Sierra. “This is not about the good law enforcement service being provided by Sheriff’s deputies. The Sheriff’s Office developed a costing model it doesn’t have the capacity to properly implement.

The contract administration has been mishandled and our relationship unnecessarily damaged. We look forward to the opportunity to correct this through mediation,” said Carpinteria Mayor Wade Nomura. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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“I’m grateful to the Legislature for moving quickly on this critical issue – it sends a clear signal that California won’t let lawsuits get in the way of the education and dreams of thousands of students, our future leaders and innovators,” said Gov. Newsom. University officials announced last month that it would have to reject about 5,000 applications to comply with a court ruling from an Alameda County Superior Court judge requiring Berkeley to cut enrollment by about 3,000 students. The university has since lowered the number of applicants it would have to reject to around 2,600 students, according to the Associated Press. The judge ruled in August that the university must cap enrollment at 2020-2021 levels. The ruling stemmed from a lawsuit filed by Save Berkeley’s Neighborhoods, who claimed that the university has failed to consider the impact of increased enrollment on housing and noise as required under CEQA. The California Supreme Court declined a request from the

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t’s a shame animal actors can’t win Oscars. It’s a shame because the three dogs who take turns playing Lulu in the compelling movie “Dog” excel in showing the Belgian malinois’

anxiety, fear and ultimately her yearning to reconnect with humans after enduring the terror of war. The dogs playing Lulu — Britta, Lana 5, and Zuza — and their human co-star, Channing Tatum, make “Dog” an inspirational movie you must see. There’s a chemistry between Mr. Tatum and his canine counterparts that goes beyond the dialogue. And

that chemistry brings out the movie’s message of love, faith, patience and respect for all dogs, including those who serve their country. In “Dog,” Mr. Tatum plays Jackson Briggs, a former Army Ranger who suffered a head injury in Iraq but is eager to get back into action. His Please see DOG on B2

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Jackson Briggs (Channing Tatum) and Lulu take a journey together — literally and emotionally — in “Dog.”

‘The Batman’ remains No. 1 at box office

By DAVE MASON

NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

“The Batman” continues to rule the box office. In its second weekend, “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson as the hero, was still No. 1 and grossed $66 million at the North American box office. “Uncharted,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland of “Spider-Man” fame, stayed in the No. 2 spot in its fourth weekend with $9.3 milion The No. 3 spot went to “BTS Permission to Dance on Stage — Seoul,” a live viewing event in theaters. The program, which featured BTS and ARMY dancing together, grossed $68 million. “Dog,” the story of an Army Ranger veteran taking a military dog to their mutual friend’s funeral, placed No. 4 with $5.3 million. In fifth place was another film starring Mr. Holland, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” grossing $4.1 million. In sixth place was “Death on the Nile,” director/star Kenneth Branagh’s take on the Agathie Christie classic. It grossed $2.5 million. “Radhe Shyam,” a romantic drama set in the 1970s in Europe, opened in seventh place with $1.9 million. The animated sequel “Sing 2” was in eighth place with $1.6 million. “Jackass Forever” placed ninth with $1.1 million. And in 10th place was “Scream” with $445,000. JONATHAN OLLEY/WARNER BROS.

“The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight and Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, grossed $66 million at the box office during its second weekend.

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Course to cover shared death experiences

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o matter how much we care for someone or how hard we work to keep them around, they move, they hide, they quit, they run away — and sometimes they die. One of life’s hardest lessons is that most of the people you know will only be in your life temporarily. Even if your relationship was a hello/goodbye type, the warmth, humor or openness touched you in some way, and you decided that this person could be an acquaintance or even perhaps a friend. If someone leaves, it only makes sense that you may feel a little emptiness or a loss. It is interesting how just a casual relationship with someone you walk past on a daily basis can have an emotional effect on you. The person filled a space in your psyche, and that’s enough to make him or her a small part of your life. If that person is no longer in your world, you will have a reaction. This is quite normal. If the person who has left was very important to you, the wound

will be larger and take longer to heal. This only makes sense, but trying to understand the whys and wherefores can send you into a tailspin or even depression. That’s why I think it’s important to remember that loss is something life hands us along with love and connection. If you really want to live fully, you have to be able to appreciate the people who touch you while they are here. From empty nesters to those who have lost a mate, the feelings of vacancy in your heart means that you do feel love. What would it say about you if you didn’t feel the loss? Making friends with those emotions is much more difficult than forming a good relationship with someone. But if you really look at the circle of life, you will comprehend that this is how it is for all of us. People leave. It will be true forever, and the only thing we can do about it is to prepare. I recently ran into a couple whom I had counseled a decade ago, who told me that their children are now in college and

that the cacophony that they were upset with back then is something they now miss. They are even considering another child because the quiet is now so disquieting. I know many couples who feel this way. We get used to the noise, emotional ups and downs, and the space our kids take up, and the adjustment to them leaving can be difficult. Regular visits, communication and video chats do help, but the empty space within the heart is still there. And that is as it should be. There was a lot of loss in my world over the past year, but there have been also a few new people who have filled that space and one who has made my life better than it ever has been. So you see, the holes do get filled. 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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Dr. Raymond Moody and William Peters have launched a new course, “A Glimpse Beyond the Threshold: Shared Death Experiences.” Their live, virtual Q&A sessions will take place March 26, April 2 and April 16. In January, Mr. Peters launched his new book “At Heaven’s Door,” filled with people’s stories of the shared death experience, as well as years’ worth of research, which the News-Press previously

“Inspired by this work, I applied clinical research to create the first typologies of SDEs that were later validated by the research of almost 1000 experiences by the Shared Crossing Research Initiative,” Mr. Peters said in a news release. The course costs $129. For more information go to sharedcrossing. com/a-glimpse-beyond-thethreshold-SDEs. — Katherine Zehnder

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Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook.com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal Services-Lompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare. org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.) • Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb.org/ phd/animal/home.sbc. • Santa Barbara Humane (with

campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org. • Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org. • Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter. org. — Dave Mason

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At top, from left, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” stars Jessica Williams as Eulalie “Lally” Hicks, Callum Turner as Theseus Scamander, Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore, Fionna Glascott as Minerva McGonagall, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski and Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander. Above, Mads Mikkelsen plays Gellert Grindelwald. The movie, a prequel to the “Harry Potter” movies and a sequel to the previous “Fantastic Beasts” films, will be released in theaters April 15.

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captain said he will support that if Jackson does him the favor of driving an angry military dog, Lulu, from Fort Lewis (just south of Seattle) down the Pacific Coast to a funeral for the soldier who was Lulu’s handler. It’s not going to be an easy assignment. Lulu suffers anxiety from her time in Iraq and from the loss of her handler and doesn’t easily trust anyone. She has to be kept muzzled to prevent her from biting people, and Jackson is supposed to keep her in a carrier all the way down the coast.

Along the way, Jackson and Lulu have a series of adventures or misadventures that won’t be spoiled here. There’s a good blend of drama and comedy, and the filmmakers clearly knew when to make the movie more intense and when to lighten things up. And the dogs playing Lulu lead you to root for her and to wish her a better life. During the course of the story, both Jackson and Lulu grow. They discover they both need each other to heal from the trauma of war and move on with their lives. In addition to starring in the film, Mr. Tatum co-directed “Dog” with Reid Carolin, who

wrote the screenplay based on Brett Rodriguez’ story. The strength of their direction is seen clearly in the movie’s pacing and tone. “Dog” never feels rushed, and the focus is placed where it should be: on Jackson’s and Lulu’s relationship. They’re stronger together. This movie, by the way, is dedicated to a real-life Lulu, who was Mr. Tatum’s pitbull catahoula mix-breed dog. Mr. Tatum rescued her from a shelter in 2008, and she died 10 years later from cancer. Mr. Tatum’s experiences with Lulu inspired “Dog.” email: dmason@newspress.com


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perhaps by working overtime. However, this might interfere with a social event that you’ve committed to, and could cause disappointment among your friends and family members. It could also give rise to a little trouble with your partner. SCORPIO — Although it looks as if the next few months should shape up to be a great time for your career, Scorpio, unfortunately, today it might appear hopeless. Mundane, routine, unrewarding tasks could take up a lot of your time on the job today. Nevertheless, don’t let the frustration interfere with your outlook for the future. You’re due for advancement in some way! SAGITTARIUS — Your heart is longing for a romantic encounter tonight, Sagittarius, and the partner in your life is more than willing to accommodate you. Nonetheless, circumstances beyond your control could interfere with your plans, and you might not be able to make contact tonight. This could bring frustration, dissatisfaction, and maybe even a little friction between you. CAPRICORN — Conflict between your responsibilities at home and career obligations, particularly those involving partners, could pose a problem today, Capricorn. The problem isn’t insurmountable, but does call for honest, open communication among all parties involved. You won’t be happy at having to make a choice, and may find the two duties difficult to balance right now. Give it your best. AQUARIUS — Communication problems might arise on the job. Perhaps a co-worker is in a bad mood and unreceptive to anything you say. Or perhaps the phones are out or the computers down. This could prove frustrating, Aquarius, and might interfere with relations among staff members. A phone call from a close friend or lover could go astray but reach you at the last minute. Don’t worry; you’ll still have a great evening! PISCES — A project that you’ve worked on for a long time could bring some money your way, Pisces. Don’t be too disappointed if you don’t have it in your hands today. There might be a short delay of some kind, perhaps due to problems with the mail service. You might be turning your thoughts now to new projects. While you have a lot of ideas, you aren’t likely to make firm decisions today.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROLYN SUE WILLIAMS Case Number: 22PR000119 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CAROLYN SUE WILLIAMS A Petition for Probate has been filed by Pacific Union College in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Pacific Union College by: Brandon Parker, Vice-President of Finance 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: 04/28/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa 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: Donald J. Logan Address: 2350 First Street/ P.O. Box 5540, Napa, CA 94581-0540 Phone: 707-257-8100

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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. 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To Advertise in the Legals EMAIL: legals@newspress.com 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)

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

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It’s not just inflation: Consumers are paying more through shrinkflation By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Americans are seeing the real costs of inflation in their daily lives as they pay record high gas prices, significantly increased grocery costs, and suffer sticker shock at restaurants, hair salons and other places. Restaurants are charging more, with some posting notices on their doors. Increased prices, they say, are necessary to stay open simply to cover their increased costs for cooking oil and other goods. Some restaurants post signs accompanying empty containers to show that while they’re not increasing prices, their portion sizes are smaller. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that prices have increased by 7.9% in the past 12 months, since the start of President Joe Biden’s presidency. But the increased prices don’t take into account the fact that consumers also are paying more for less in another way: shrinkflation. The term points to how less of a product is sold at the same or an inflated cost. Consumer World points to shrinkflation in its Mouse Print report, noting how products “have recently shrunk in size.” By reading the fine print on bags of chips or the label on canned goods, consumers are noticing that what was previously 12 ounces is now 11.25 or less. Consumers have been posting pictures of old and new products made by the same brand on social media sites. One popular page is Reddit’s “shrinkflation” page. Consumer World’s Mouse Print is similar. For example, what was once a 24-can box of Coca-Cola now holds 20 cans. “Coffee’s getting smaller,” another user posted, along with pictures of an older 100g tin of Nescafe Azera compared to its new 90g tin. Those still heading to the gym for a workout may notice their Gatorade bottles have lost weight. Their new hourglass figure is 28 oz. The drink has long been available in 32 oz. plastic bottles. By charging the same price for less, consumers are paying 14% more. SUN-MAID raisins have the same package and cost the same amount but have 13% fewer raisins, a Reddit consumer points out. “Aldi Mandarin oranges price up and calories down,” writes another who posted a picture of older cans next to a newer can with the same serving sizes listed on their labels. But the older can’s serving size is 90 calories; the new can’s is 70. “Hidden Inflation?” another user asked, posting a picture of two Dove soap bars. “Purchased in 2020 (left) & 2021 (right),” they wrote, pointing to a 4 oz. bar of soap on the left and a 3.75 oz. bar on the right. Other popular posts are of

Keebler’s repackaged products. Its Chips Deluxe with M&Ms, for example, was previously 11.3 oz. Now, it’s 9.75 oz. Its E.L. Fudge packages also lost 1.3 ounces and 20 calories per cookie, consumers note. “Inflation is hitting everyone … we took just a little bit out of the bag so we can give you the same price and you can keep enjoying your chips,” Frito-Lay said of shrinking its Doritos bags, Quartz reported. But it’s not the same “price,” because consumers are effectively paying more for fewer chips. “One of the most puzzling reductions is ‘Family Size’ boxes of products,” Quartz states. While the average size of an American family has increased according to U.S. Census Bureau data, family-sized packaging of some foods is smaller, it notes. “A box of original Wheat Thins used to be sold in Family Size 16 oz. boxes and is now packaged as 14 oz. at the same price. That’s a 14% price increase. The reduced fat version of Family Size followed, going from 14.5 oz. to 12.5 oz. – a 16% price increase,” Quartz reports. For those rushing out to get toilet paper, they may want to check the fine print as well. “Over the past 60 years we’ve seen Charmin toilet paper go from 650 single-ply sheets on a roll to the equivalent of 90% ... assuming you could even find single rolls any longer,” Mouse Print states. “The latest change shows ultra soft ‘Mega’ rolls going from 264 doubleply sheets per roll to 244. And ‘Super Mega’ rolls went from 396 sheets to 366.” Shampoo and conditioner bottles are also coming out with new shapes – and less product. They usually held 12 oz., now they hold 10.4 oz. or less. While selling less of a product for the same amount of money isn’t illegal, it has resulted in lawsuits, Quartz notes. In 2021, McCormick paid $2.5 million to resolve claims made by customers after it sold less black pepper in the samesized containers; Mondelez was sued over how it changed its Toblerone candy bars. It is illegal, however, for labels to be inaccurate. Americans “have the right to expect that the information on the label, including the ingredient list, is accurate,” the FDA states. The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act – which provides authority for FDA’s consumerprotection work – requires that labels on packaged food products in interstate commerce not be false or misleading in any way. The FDA monitors food products to ensure that labels are truthful and not misleading. If products aren’t labeled according to the law, the FDA “takes appropriate action.” If consumers suspect a label is inaccurate, they are encouraged to contact the FDA’s Consumer Complaint coordinator for the state/region in which they live.

Pressure from lawmakers grows as IRS begins new tax season with ‘continued confusion’ By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pressuring the Internal Revenue Service over ongoing problems and unaddressed issues from last year’s filing season even as this year’s season is in full swing. A bipartisan group of more than 100 lawmakers from the U.S. House and Senate sent a letter to the IRS raising concerns about “continued confusion” and “numerous problems” with the agency. “We remain concerned that the IRS does not have a comprehensive plan to remedy the numerous problems affecting taxpayers, despite the fact that this filing season is already well underway,” the lawmakers wrote to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig. “For example, there is continued confusion about which notices may be unilaterally suspended by the IRS, beyond the notices the IRS has already suspended, among other issues.” The problems began in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s Child Tax Credit, a monthly payment program that began last summer and continued through the end of the year. That federal program, administered by the IRS, distributed monthly payments to parents based on the

age and number of their children. The hefty bureaucratic undertaking, along with stimulus check distribution, resulted in major delays at the IRS. The National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) published its federally commissioned report in December, which said that the IRS had 6.2 million unprocessed individual returns, 2.4 million unprocessed amended individual returns, 2.8 million unprocessed business returns, and 427,000 amended business returns. The NTA also reported the IRS had roughly 4.75 million pieces of unprocessed correspondence from taxpayers. Republicans on the House Oversight Committee sent a letter to the IRS in February with a similar theme, demanding the IRS remedy bureaucratic issues. Those Republicans also pointed to “COVID-19 related telework policies” allowing most IRS employees to work remotely. The Congressional inquiries have placed a steady stream of pressure on the agency. A bipartisan group of 214 lawmakers sent a letter to the IRS and Treasury Department in January, emphasizing the negative impact on small businesses. The IRS issued an “urgent reminder” in January, warning Americans to file electronically “to help speed refunds” this year.


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