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Rear Admiral John Mauger of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy testifies before a congressional subcommittee hearing Monday at the Santa Barbara City Council. Listening is National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy.
U.S. Reps. Grace Napolitano, D-El Monte, and Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, listen during a witness’ testimony. Rep. Carbajal chaired the meeting in the Santa Barbara City Council chambers.
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and Tennessee; the first Jewish man to represent Georgia; the first Hispanic man to represent Texas; and the first Black man to represent New Jersey.” Some Republicans appeared to welcome Judge Jackson’s nomination, but several expressed concerns during the first day of hearings. Sen. Josh Hawley has been a leading critic of Judge Jackson, claiming a “pattern of letting child porn offenders off the hook.” During the hearing, he pointed to several cases where Judge Jackson’s sentencing in child porn cases were much lower than the federal sentencing guidelines. Sen. Hawley’s argument has gained traction among critics. “The White House’s whataboutist response to Judge Jackson’s very real record in child pornography cases is dismissive, dangerous, and offensive,” Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said ahead of the hearing. “We need real answers.” President Biden reaffirmed his nominee in a statement as the hearings began. “Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a brilliant legal mind with the utmost character and integrity,” he said. “She deserves to be confirmed as the next Justice of the Supreme Court.” The hearings are scheduled to go through Thursday.
(The Center Square) – California property owners paid a total of 6% more to state and local governments, according to an annual tally of collections. Property tax levies in California totaled $79.9 billion during the fiscal year that ended in June 2021, representing an increase of 6% over the last fiscal year, according to a recent report from the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). The BOE is responsible for overseeing the assessment practices of the 58 County Assessors, who value over 13 million assessments per year, according to the report. During fiscal year 2022-2021, the report states that the net statewide assessed value was $7.1 trillion, which resulted in $79.9 billion in property tax levies. The property tax levies collected during fiscal year 20202021 contributed $43 billion to schools and $36.9 billion to local governments, the report notes. “The increase in property tax levies to almost $80 billion is a clear reflection of California’s vibrant real estate market,”
Chair Malia M. Cohen said in a statement. “As we transition away from the disruptions of the COVID19 pandemic, I am heartened that these additional property tax revenues will provide significant funding for our schools and critical local government services.” Assessments and levies in California are subject to the requirements of Proposition 13, a measure passed by voters in 1978 that limited property taxes to 1% of the assessed value. The measure also put a cap on the rate of increase for a property’s assessed value, limiting it to an increase of no more than 2% per year unless there is a change in ownership or new construction. According to the report, the BOE set values for state-assessed properties in 2021 at $123.2 billion for the 2021-2022 roll – an increase of $3.5 billion from 2020-2021. The state-assessed property includes pipelines, flumes, canals, ditches and aqueducts that exist within two or more counties and property owned or used by railway or public utilities. Those state-assessed properties produced $1.94 billion in local property tax revenues in 20212022 for the state’s 58 counties, according to the report.
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By CASEY HARPER (The Center Square) – The U.S. Senate held the first day of confirmation hearings Monday for President Joe Biden’s nominee for the Supreme Court, kicking off the consideration of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Judge Jackson, 51, serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She would replace Justice Stephen Breyer. He announced his retirement last month. “Justice Breyer not only gave me the greatest job that any young lawyer could ever hope to have,” Judge Jackson said in her testimony, referring to her clerkship for the retiring Justice. “But he also exemplifies what it means to be a Supreme Court Justice of the highest level of skill and integrity, civility, and grace. It is extremely humbling to be considered for Justice Breyer’s seat, and I know that I could never fill his shoes. “But if confirmed, I would hope to carry on his spirit,” she added. Democrats pointed to the potential historic significance if the Senate were to confirm Judge Jackson. She would be the first Black woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. “And looking at your record, it is clear you have the qualifications and the experience and the knowledge needed to serve on the Supreme Court,” Sen. Dianne Feinstein, DCalif., said. “And as a woman, it makes me very proud of that.” Several senators gave reference to Judge Jackson’s race. “And yes – the first Black woman – nominated to serve on our nation’s highest court,” said Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. “They could never have imagined that the senators sitting before you would include the first women to represent California, Hawaii,
Carbajal, lawmakers questions Coast Guard, NTSB on marine safety issues in Santa Barbara Officials have made progress in implementing greater safety measures for small passenger vessels, but more is still needed to be done, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal said following a hearing in Santa Barbara Monday. The House Democrat led his U.S. House Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Monday from the Santa Barbara City Hall, where he and other lawmakers questioned National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy and Rear Admiral John Mauger, the U.S. Coast Guard’s assistant commandant for prevention policy. Specifically, lawmakers asked officials about safety regulations imposed since the fatal Conception boat fire in 2019 near Santa Cruz Island as well the tragic duck boat accident in Branson, Mo., in 2018. Thirty-four people died in the Conception fire; 17 people were killed in the duck boat accident. “Today is about the fact that we lost 34 lives in a tragic accident off our coast,” Rep. Carbajal told reporters following the hearing in the Santa Barbara City Council chambers. “Today also commemorates that we are finally implementing important recommendations that will improve safety for the public to continue to enhance safety when they step aboard these vessels.” Rear Admiral Mauger said the Coast Guard is in the process of reviewing the possibility of a new rule requiring Safety Management Systems for smaller, domestic passenger vessels. An SMS is a structured procedure for safety safeguards to identify risks and improve safety management. Rear Admiral Mauger said the Coast Guard received a bevy of public input about the possibility of implementing an SMS requirement for smaller passenger vessels and is working to consider those comments, as well as the diverse nature of the industry, before implementing a new rule. Ms. Homendy encouraged the small passenger vessel industry to voluntarily implement SMS practices while the Coast Guard works on an official rule. “I do understand rulemaking can be difficult, but in the meantime, we continue to see tragedies which have taken lives. So moving forward in an expeditious manner is important, but while the Coast Guard is moving forward, there is nothing preventing the passenger vessel industry from implementing SMS voluntarily — and they should,” Ms. Homendy said. Additionally, Ms. Homendy said NTSB would continue to push for the inclusion of voyage data recorders on all domestic passenger vessels, which she said is “critical” for both investigators and companies and other stakeholders to be able to quickly Please see HEARING on A2
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Ukrainian woman to address UNA-USA Santa Barbara chapter Santa Barbara’s chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America will feature Tatyana Taruta, from Ukraine, during today’s meeting. Ms. Taruta was supposed to return to Ukraine two weeks ago with her husband but has been unable to do so since Russia launched an invasion into her home country.
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She is scheduled to address the UNA-USA of Santa Barbara and TriCounties at 4:30 p.m. regarding the situation in Ukraine and humanitarian efforts. The UNA-USA meeting will also include an update on events in Southern California as well as information on the 66th Annual Conference on the Status of Women. Those interested can watch on Zoom using this link: us02web.zoom.us/j/833082 78773?pwd=K3JtNWhmS3dRdWVCbXha aEZISHBKUT09. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn
6 COVID-19 cases, one death reported By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Santa Barbara County reported six new COVID-19 cases and one death Monday. The individual who died was a resident of Goleta and was between 50-69 years old with no underlying health conditions reported. The death was not associated with a congregatecare site. Of the positive cases, two were reported in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Elsewhere, one case was reported in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Another one case was in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported
one case. One case was reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Sixteen patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another three are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 85,078 cases, of which 167 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 668. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72.1% of the eligible population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 67.8% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com.
TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Man drowns at Los Padres A man in his 30s drowned near the Red Rock recreational area at Los Padres National Forest Sunday. Capt. Daniel Bertucelli, a public information officer for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, said life-saving measures were initiated by first responders at the scene.
Thirty-four people died in the Conception boat fire, which broke out at 3 a.m. Sept. 2, 2019 off Santa Cruz Island.
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The UC Santa Barbara softball team avenged itself against the Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine in its final game of the series this afternoon with a 1-0 shutout. The Gauchos are now 9-19 overall, 2-1 in conference. Timely defense saw the Gauchos strand six Rainbow Wahine baserunners as they held Hawai’i to a .125 batting average. Sophomore pitcher Camryn Snyder improved to 78 overall after shutting out her opponents. Pitching a full game, Snyder allowed three hits with three walks and four strikeouts. Shortstop Madelyn McNally was the first Gaucho to get a hit today, registering her 29th of the season, good for second on her team and ninth in the Big West. First baseman Ally Nodohara also notched a single and her eighth double of 2022, putting her in second place in the conference. Both teams were held scoreless in the first four
innings and it was the Gauchos who struck first in the bottom of the fifth. Up to bat first was sophomore Nayah Pola who walked and was relieved by pinch runner Lauren Lewis. Junior Sam Denehy then singled to center field, as Lewis moved to second. Left fielder Chloe Stewart put up a sacrifice bunt, advancing both Gauchos. With runners on second and third, McNally hit a single to the right side - good enough to bring Lewis across the plate, but the Wahine defense moved fast enough to get Denehy out at home. This was the final hit and run for the Gauchos, who took the win after exhibiting impressive defense in the final two innings, ending the game 1-0. The Gauchos will be back at Campus Diamond next weekend to play against the UC San Diego Tritons.
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Since 1987, Westmont head coach Russell Smelley has had a tradition every four years where he invites his Warrior Track and Field teams to join him on a journey back east. The trip includes rich competition, historic sightseeing and the opportunity to get a taste of Smelley’s life preWestmont. “For the past 10 days,” began Smelley, “51 team members have been able to adapt, cooperate, and learn from their opportunity to experience historical sights, train on varied terrain, and travel on a bus together from places such as Gettysburg to D.C.” The coach grew up in Virginia and graduated from the University of Richmond with a B.A. in English and Physical Education. Smelley also went on to acquire his teaching credential and Masters in Education from the University. Most notably to his athletes, Smelley was an All-American middistance runner for the Spiders,
they found the group and how they enjoyed working with them,” said Smelley. “That is a good testament to who they are becoming.” Finally, the group then traveled to Richmond for the weekend. After working out at the facility on Thursday, Westmont men’s and women’s track and field competed in the Fred Hardy Invitational on Friday. The individual highlight of Friday was the performance of Zola Sokhela, who quickly punched his ticket to Gulf Shores, Ala. Sokhela, the reigning NAIA Outdoor National Champion in the men’s 1500, placed first in the event on Friday after coming in with a time of 3:52.26. Sokhela ran the race faster than 50 other competitors on Friday, and earned an automatic qualification to the 2022 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, after coming in a full second ahead of the AStandard. Sokhela took part in the 5000 meter run, where he finished Please see TRACK on A4
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with seven school records to his credit. Upon graduation, Smelley also served as a coach for both the women’s and men’s track and field and cross country programs. This year, the trip not only included competition at The Fred Hardy Invitational at the University of Richmond, but also a handful of historic stops along the way. Smelley and the Warriors made stops in locations that included Gettysburg, Washington, D.C. and Williamsburg. Last Sunday, March 13, the teams spent the morning touring the Gettysburg Museum and partook in a battlefield tour. The following evening, the scene shifted to the nation’s capital, where the group spent hours on a tour of capitol monuments. Another highlight of the trip was on Wednesday, when the group traveled to Charlottesville, Va. There, the Warriors were hosted by the family of freshman Will Hoover, who is native to Charlottesville, for a home-cooked meal. “Observers throughout the trip commented to me about how nice
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Continued from Page A3 second out of 18 athletes. More importantly, with a time of 14:48.34, Sokhela earned a BStandard qualifying time in the event. On the women’s side, the lone Warrior to earn an automatic qualifying time into Outdoor Nationals was sophomore Anneline Breytenbach. Breytenbach finished first of 26 athletes in the women’s 5,000 meter run after coming in with a time of 17:35.57. Her time was a little more than half a second fast enough to earn an A-Standard mark in the event, ensuring her an invitation to Gulf Shores in May. “Anneline Breytenbach seems to have ‘it,’” reflected Smelley. “Her 5,000 meter run was a study in racing acumen. Staying with the race leaders, moving with each break in the race, remaining relaxed as the race effort increased, and then taking the lead to not let the pace decrease. “With 250 meters to go, and two runners on her heels, she stretched out her effort and ran to the win in fine fashion. It was the fifth-best Westmont performance of all time in the event. It was fun to watch and capped off a successful team experience at my alma mater in a meet named for my coach, Fred Hardy. It was a satisfying moment among many on our spring break trip.” The Warriors did not receive any other qualifying times or marks to Outdoor Nationals, but there were a couple other noteworthy performances on Friday. One particular moment that stood out to Smelley was an 800 meter race in which freshman Rey Laureano took part. Laureano ran even splits, kept within striking distance of the heat leader, and darted to the finish line, finishing six seconds ahead of his previous best and ahead of the others in his heat. Still, after so much improvement, the freshman made Smelley proud with his understanding of the moment and desire to get better. “Coach,” began Laureano to Smelley, “I didn’t break 2:00.” Laureano, while setting a new personal record, hopes to
improve upon his 2:00.88 time in the 800 meter run later this season. “One of the most satisfying moments for me in teaching and coaching is when someone ‘gets it,’” offered Smelley. “Rey Laureano experienced that ‘moment’ during that 800 meter race on Friday.” Kari Anema missed a BStandard mark in the women’s 1,500 meter run by just a seventh of a second after finishing the race in 4:43.57. The B-Standard mark for the race stands at 4:43.50. Anema finished the event 11th out of 59 competitors. Another Warrior who flirted with a qualifying standard was Abby Rumohr, who competed in the women’s pole vault. After clearing 3.05, 3.20m, and 3.50m on her first attempts, Rumohr was unable to clear 3.65m in any of her three attempts. Unfortunately, on this occasion, Rumohr missed out on an automatic or provisional qualifying mark. The A-Standard for Outdoor Nationals is 3.65m, and the B-Standard is 3.55m. Following the conclusion of the meet, and before their departure back to Santa Barbara, Smelley got to take the Warriors on final detour, perhaps the most special stop of the trip. “I’m dwelling in a sense of satisfaction of working with young people who are establishing themselves as individuals and learning how to cultivate their talents,” concluded Smelley. “The final evening of the trip, my family, aunts, uncles, cousins, and brothers put on a Virginia feast for the team. It was a delightful time of food, conversation, and play that capped off a good trip. “We are enjoying these moments together. I know there are meaningful connections and ‘aha’ moments for each of us from these experiences.” Smelley’s Warriors will continue their journey together this weekend in Santa Barbara, when the Warriors host both the Adam/Klein Combined Events, as well as the Westmont Classic on Saturday. Live coverage will be available on the Westmont Athletics website. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com
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(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Health issued a recent report on the next phase of COVID. The report celebrated the Evergreen State’s response to the worldwide pandemic thus far, but not everyone agrees that Washington’s locked-down, vaccine-mandated approach made much difference. The report, titled “ForWArd: The next phase of WA’s COVID-19 Response (through 2022),” notes that Washington has the fourth lowest cumulative death rate per 100,000 people since the start of the pandemic, based on numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and takes something of a victory lap for the state’s policies. “We all came together to support each other during trying times, following guidance for masking, social distancing and the promise of a better tomorrow through vaccinations,” the report states. “The incredible work done by public health, the healthcare system, community partners and individual Washingtonians led to our state having one of the lowest cumulative case and death rates, and highest state vaccination rates, in the country.” After looking through the report’s data, Jason Mercier, director of the Center for Government Reform at the Washington Policy Center (WPC), remains unconvinced. He wrote on WPC’s Olympia Watch Twitter page that he compared the 10 states listed in the Thursday report with the lowest COVID-19 death rates to mask and vaccine mandates in those states, as well as political governance. “There doesn’t appear to be any correlation between the states in the top 10 for the fewest COVID deaths and the types or extent of mandates imposed,” he concluded in another tweet. Mr. Mercier followed up with, “Perhaps there is something else at work other than the Governor’s belief that he alone can save lives with government-imposed mandates. Also, see John Hopkins study on lockdowns and COVID deaths.” In a Sept. 29 interview with Mike McClanahan on TWW’s “The Impact” discussing mandates and use of emergency powers, Gov. Jay Inslee said, “There is only person in the state of Washington who
A study from Johns Hopkins University earlier this year concluded that lockdowns had little to no effect on COVID-19 mortality. has the capability to save those lives right now, and it happens to be the governor of the state of Washington.” A study from Johns Hopkins University earlier this year concluded that lockdowns had little to no effect on COVID-19 mortality. Mike Faulk, the governor’s press secretary, was not impressed. “You should call me because I fail to see the point in responding to tweets that make claims and don’t actually provide any analysis,” he said in an email responding to The Center Square’s request for comment on Mr. Mercier’s take. “Maybe you can convince me there’s news value to this and that it isn’t just more of the same political volleyball. The ‘Johns Hopkins study’ he links to was conducted by economists. It’s a ‘working paper’ that has not been peer-reviewed, and it faces plenty of criticism from real epidemiologists and public health experts.” In his email, Mr. Faulk included a link to a MedPage Today article highly critical of the Johns Hopkins study, claiming it “has serious flaws and is being misinterpreted,” according to experts. “There are actual experts in public health who can tell you the truth,” Mr. Faulk concluded. Mr. Mercier gave some ground to the governor’s office regarding the Johns Hopkins report. “Apparently those findings are being disputed,” he said in an email to The Center Square that included a link to a USA Today piece fact-checking the study. He added, “Original analysis on top 10 states highlighted by DOH remains though. Very different approaches by those states in the last year for similar results.”
Economists expect elevated inflation as projected U.S. GDP plummets By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE
(The Center Square) – Economists across the U.S. expect ongoing inflation as the growth projections for the U.S. economy have plummeted, according to a newly released survey. The National Association for Business Economics released a survey of 234 economic experts Monday that highlights major concerns about the U.S. economy. The report found inflation ranks as a top worry for economists. “Inflation continues to be of prominent concern for a majority of the NABE Policy Survey panel,” said NABE Policy Survey Chair Juhi Dhawan, Wellington Management. “More than three out of four (78%) panelists expect inflation to stay above 3% through the end of 2023. When asked about what can be done to mitigate high gasoline prices, 31% recommend releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and almost a quarter (24%) believe no response is necessary.” The latest economic data showed the highest inflation in about four decades. At the same time, gas prices have risen to new highs in recent weeks. The report comes after the Federal Reserve recently projected 2.8% GDP growth, a sharp dive from their prediction of 4% growth in December. President Joe Biden has touted his trillions of dollars in social spending as a means to get the economy back on
track, but according to the report, the majority of surveyed economists do not agree with many of President Biden’s major spending items. “When asked which components of the Build Back Better bill (passed by the House of Representatives) should be retained, a slight majority of panelists (52%) favors the $555 billion provision to mitigate climate change, and 44% favor the $400 billion to finance universal pre-K education,” the report said. “Forty percent of panelists favor the $150 billion to support affordable housing, and just over a third (37%) supports the $315 billion provision to reduce ACA healthcare premiums and expand Medicare home health care.” Economists also said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will only worsen these economic problems. “Nearly all respondents believe that the war in Ukraine and the sanctions on Russia will have a negative impact on global GDP,” the report said. “Forty-five percent of panelists suggest that global GDP will decline by 0.5% or less, while 47% believe that global GDP will decline by more than 0.5%. More than threefourths of the panelists (78%) expect the escalating conflict in Ukraine will worsen supplychain bottlenecks, and a majority of panelists also anticipates renewable sources of energy (66%) and fossil fuels (60%) will get a boost as the RussiaUkraine conflict escalates.”
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Solvang 81/45
Gaviota 70/51
SANTA BARBARA 76/51 Goleta 78/51
Carpinteria 74/53 Ventura 73/53
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RENGA, Louis Joseph
On March 11, 2022, we lost our loving father at the age of 93. He was born on October 27, 1928 in Port Washington, New York to Louis and Dora Renga. In 1948, his parents drove across the country with their 4 sons to settle in Santa Barbara in Mission Canyon to create the paradise we all grew up in and which was fondly referred to as “Renga Hill.” He loved working around his property and always had a project in the works. He could build anything and prided himself on having whatever anyone needed (or not) as he was a collector of all things free. He must have written the phrase “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” Because of the loving care of his daughters, Lynn, Gail, Anne and Deedee, and his granddaughter, Erica, he was able to remain in his home until his death. He attended UCSB and went to Hastings College of Law in San Francisco where he met our beautiful mother Joan. She was sunbathing on a rooftop where he was studying and that chance meeting turned into 53 years of marriage until her passing in 2012. Together they had 6 children, Lynn Ramirez (Marty), Gail Eatherly (Neal), Anne Gould (Kevin), Deedee Lynn (Josh), Louis and Carolyn, 7 grandchildren, Erica, Adam, Gina, Sara, Max, Lucia and Jesse, and 2 great-grandchildren, Vera and Milo, and stepgrandchildren, Joey Gould (Alex) and Pierce Gould. He is also survived by his brothers Neil and Richard. He was a well respected attorney who practiced law until the age of 87. He was a tenant in the La Arcada Building for 55 years, with his daughter, Lynn working 30 of those years as his legal assistant. He was also in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea at the young age of 17. We are so grateful that our mom encouraged him to travel as they had many adventures all over the world, including Italy, Africa, Japan, Egypt, Mexico and Jamaica. We enjoyed many family summer vacations at Lake Tahoe as well. We were blessed to have him for so many years and will cherish, especially the last 7 years following his retirement. We had the honor and privilege to spend every day spoiling and caring for him, and want to thank those that took the time to visit with him in his later years. He will be missed more than words can express, especially his wit, humor and kindness, not to mention his good looks. Saluti Dad. Say hello to Mom, Grandma and Gramps up there in heaven where we will all meet again someday.
BURGEE, Gwendolyn H. Gwendolyn Burgee passed away peacefully March 12, 2022 at home with her family at her bedside. Gwen was born Jan 17, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. to Margaret C. and Arthur W. Heinson. She lived in Montecito and Santa Barbara relocating from New York in 1999 where she lived in Bronxville and Manhattan since 1967. Gwen attended high school in Chicago and graduated from Barat College of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, Illinois and earned a Secondary Teaching Certificate. She was employed briefly at Dun and Bradstreet in Chicago and taught at Lake Zurich School and Evanston Public Schools in Illinois. Throughout her life Gwen volunteered for many charitable and artistic organizations. She served as a Gray Lady (patient advocate) in the American Red Cross at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Illinois. She was Vice President and nursery volunteer for St. Vincent Orphanage and served on the board of Northside Boys Clubs in Chicago. In Bronxville New York she was a member of the Junior League and a member of their Songpipers choral group. She also was Chair of the Westchester County Adoption Service and served on committees or the Bronxville Library and Schools. On moving to Manhattan Gwen volunteered on committees for the New York Botanical Garden and served for several years in the Education Department of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. At the Met she conducted tours for visitors and students of the Pre-Columbian, African, and 20th-century collections and assisted in the mounting of the Van Gogh Special Exhibition. Coming to Santa Barbara in 1999 Gwen became a board member of the Architectural Foundation and led their architectural walking tours for several years. She was also active in the Santa Barbara Junior League, the Santa Barbara Historical Society, the Santa Barbara Braille Institute, and the Women’s Auxiliary of the Music Academy of the West. Gwen is survived by her husband of 65 years, John H. Burgee; son John G. and grandchildren, Laura Burgee Soran (Cameron), Kevin, Brendan, and three greatgrandchildren. There will be a funeral Mass on Tuesday March 22 at 10am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Montecito with interment to follow at Santa Barbara Cemetery. Arrangements being made by Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.
DRAKE, Russell C.
January 22, 1941 – March 16, 2022
A private graveside service will be held on March 25th, and a reception at his home will follow at 2:30 pm.
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Russell C. Drake, 81, of Buellton, California passed away on March 16, 2022. He was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico on January 22, 1941, where he grew up on a ranch. Ranching was in his blood from the start. He received his first break in the horse business in 1958 working on Thomas Farms in Glendora, California with manager Bill Foy. From there he worked at Three Rings, and then moved to Santa Ynez Valley in 1971 with his young family to work for Mr. and Mrs. Powers. He turned his passion for ranching and Thoroughbreds into a lifelong career that he loved. He retired in 2018 after spending 43 years
He is survived by his children from his first marriage Randy Drake, Rusty Drake, Rich Drake, Roger Drake, and Robin Tinius. He has 5 grandchildren; Ryan, Megan, Reilly, Regan, and Raina and 2 great-grandchildren; Roman and Relena. He is also survived by his spouse Darlene Drake and her children Lisa Goodall and Mark Goodall. He is preceded in death by his siblings Janet Bell, June McAda, and Ronnie Drake. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Wind north-northwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 2-4 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.
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Wind north-northwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 2-4 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.
SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time March 22 12:30 a.m. 1:52 p.m. March 23 1:13 a.m. 3:38 p.m. March 24 2:12 a.m. none
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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-northwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 12 seconds. Visibility clear.
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SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL
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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 90,105 acre-ft. Elevation 710.49 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 22.1 acre-ft. Inflow 44.0 acre-ft. State inflow 12.7 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -147 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
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Life
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Michael Gustafson of Mattress Mike’s and Glenn Novack stand outside Miss Daisy’s Consignment & Auction House, which Mr. Novack started in the old Sears building at La Cumbre Plaza.
‘Moving Miss Daisy’
A 19th century clock from a railroad station is among the items sold at Miss Daisy’s Consignment & Auction House.
Consignment business ensconced in former Sears building By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Ever since Sears closed its doors in La Cumbre Plaza in February 2019, numerous Santa Barbarans have wondered what would replace it. Glenn Novack provided a partial answer on March 3 when he opened Miss Daisy’s Consignment & Auction House in 16,000 square feet on the first floor. “The response from customers has been incredible. They have jaw-dropping moments when they walk in at the sight of so much actual furniture and accessories,” Mr. Novack told the News-Press “Because of the pandemic, they have had to order items online, which often took a year to get.
Here, they can buy items right off the floor.” Included are home furnishings in every style, antiques, art, carpets, household items, lighting, memorabilia, patio furniture, porcelain and pottery, tabletop, exercise equipment, musical instruments and more. The Louis John boutique is filled with high-end specialty items such as clothing, accessories and handbags. “They can buy estate pieces from me and new furniture from Mike Gustafson, owner of Mattress Mike Furniture Gallery, when he moves in next month from his longtime location in Goleta,” Mr. Novack said. Mattress Mike was founded by Mike Gustafson in 1994 on Hollister Avenue in Old Town
“The response from customers has been incredible,” Glenn Novack said. “They have jaw-dropping moments when they walk in at the sight of so much actual furniture and accessories.”
Goleta before it moved to 7320 Hollister Ave. in Goleta. When the store celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2019, it was featured in a News-Press story. The business has grown over the years to today’s selection of quality beds and multiple furniture lines. Together, the businesses will share 70,000 square feet of space. “We will be the largest furniture store on the Central Coast,” said Mr. Novack, a 1982 graduate of Santa Barbara High School who also had a catering and events business after completing the
hotel and restaurant management course at Santa Barbara City College. Mr. Novack said he got into the consignment and auction business after being his mom’s caregiver for 13 years. “My sister suggested with my expertise, I should open a business. I started Moving Miss Daisy about seven years ago out in the field helping seniors downsize. I thought the name was appropriate because of the movie ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman,” Mr. Novack told the
News-Press. In July 2020, he opened his first store, Miss Daisy’s Outlet at 4441 Hollister Ave., where he sells smaller items and patio furniture. Prices are moderate because he caters to college students. The two stores are combined under the name “Moving Miss Daisy.” He is particularly excited about the new spacious location because there is room for a stage where his band, Society Jazz, can perform. “I’d like to have a jazz club that plays several times a week,” said Please see MISS DAISY’S on B4
FYI Miss Daisy’s Consignment & Auction House, 3845 State St., is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Sunday when the hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday when it is closed. Miss Daisy’s Outlet, 4441 Hollister Ave., has the same hours but is closed Monday. For more information, call 805-7707715 or 805-448-3788 or visit www.movingmissdaisy.com.
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“The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight, grossed $36.8 million at the box office during its third weekend.
‘The Batman’ remains No. 1 at box office By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR
“The Batman” was No. 1 at the box office for its third weekend in a row. The film, starring Robert Pattinson as the hero, grossed $36.8 million at the North American box office. Opening in second place was “Jujutsu Kaisen O: The Movie,” an anime film that grossed $14.8 million. “Uncharted,” starring Mark Wahlberg and
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Correction In the “off-script” article in Monday’s Life section, the text should have read that Valerie Cantella’s daughter Katie was sent out of state to four different therapeutic residential treatment facilities, not four different families.
“Death on the Nile,” director/star Kenneth Branagh’s take on the Agathie Christie classic, placed seventh. It grossed $1.7 million. Opening in eighth place was a thriller, “The Outfit,” grossing $1.51 million. Right behind it was “The Kashmir Files,” an Indian Hindi-language film opening in ninth place with $1.49 million. The animated sequel “Sing 2” was in 10th place with $1.48 million. email: dmason@newspress.com
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motions are at the core of our motivation. They are our muses, and they are why we continue on with life even in the face of disappointment or disaster. You may know many emotional people, and you may be one yourself. Being emotional is not a bad thing. As a psychotherapist (and a human being), I believe that emotions are a good thing. Over the years, many of us learn to accept, enjoy, understand and trust our feelings. After all, it worked for Luke Skywalker. And who would want to give up all those warm fuzzies? The problem is that sometimes we only feel the cold prickly emotions, those that are scary or painful. It helps to understand that sometimes our emotions may not be telling us the truth. Upon occasion, every now and then, some people get a feeling that isn’t real. They may think that it’s real, it may feel very real, and they may truly believe it’s real, but it’s just a feeling. It is wise to remember that, as important as emotions are, feelings aren’t facts. Many things may produce an emotional response. Some are in the moment, others are from our past, and many people get destabilized worrying about the uncertain future. Still other emotions may be a response to mere fantasies, lies we tell ourselves that make us needlessly unhappy. They may also be a result of misunderstandings. There is no end to the amount of feeling (both positive and negative) that flows through our lives on a daily basis. The trick is to learn how to differentiate between feelings that are born out of our imagination and those that are real and verifiable.
Every now and then, some people get a feeling that isn’t real. They may think that it’s real, it may feel very real, and they may truly believe it’s real, but it’s just a feeling.
Just because your boss or your partner looked at you in a funny way, or spoke with a sharp tone, doesn’t mean that he or she is mad at you. Sometimes people are rushed or even having a bad moment, and it’s possible that you are misinterpreting the message. Unfortunately, in the process, you could be feeling horrible about an imagined negative outcome. Then you can walk around for days thinking that you are in trouble or that your life, as you know it, is over. It doesn’t have to be that way. The best thing to do when you are feeling like something isn’t right is to check it out. Don’t sit on it, push it down, or try to ignore it; your emotions won’t cooperate. Sometimes the only way out is by getting into the feelings and first looking at how you might be creating them. Combine that with some gentle (not accusatory) questioning of the person or people who you believe may be the cause. Look for truth, and be open to see how it’s possible that your feelings may not be accurate. It also can be helpful to get an outside perspective from someone you trust. This process isn’t an easy one, but it is far less painful than living your life feeling like your world is crashing in on you. 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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Libra: Your hard work on the job may appear to be finally paying off, Libra, as all signs indicate that a raise, promotion, or other form of advancement is coming your way. Your ambition and concentration have led and will continue to lead to significant accomplishment, which isn’t likely to escape the notice of those above you in the hierarchy. Scorpio: Studying in solitude may appeal to you today, Scorpio. A new interest has captured your imagination, so you may decide to sequester yourself at home or in the library to learn about it. Your concentration is high, as is your perseverance, so anything you begin today is likely to succeed. Sagittarius: Memories welling up today could trigger a desire to get in touch with old friends, Sagittarius, or relatives you haven’t seen in a long time. Some of these recollections could be bittersweet, bringing pain experienced in the past to the surface once more. Don’t hang on to these ancient grievances. Work them out in your mind and then let them go. Capricorn: Business-oriented social events could take up a lot of your time today, Capricorn. You could either be planning or attending them. If the latter, however, it could well be more than one. You’re feeling especially outgoing at this time, so you should make a good impression and possibly even make a few new friends. Aquarius: Your innate charm and good manners have brought you good relationships with both co-workers and superiors, and today you might find that this has served you well, Aquarius. Authority figures may seem a little intimidating, but hang on to your self-confidence. Hard work and dedication have also brought you some corporate kudos. Therefore, it’s quite possible that you might hear of forthcoming career advancement. Pisces: Work on your own projects may be very much on your mind today, Pisces. They could involve studies of some kind or the arts. It’s possible that you may be considering innovative ways of earning extra money. All signs indicate that any enterprise begun or continued today is likely to succeed, so go to it.
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Aries: Long-term investments, especially those involving real estate, could pay off now, Aries. If you’ve been thinking of buying or selling a home, this is the time to do it. All signs indicate that your patience is likely to bear fruit, so at least one of your longtime goals should bring success right now. Taurus: Kicking ideas around with colleagues today could lead to planning social events and bringing important people together in order to ensure cooperation on ambitious projects. You might find yourself in a number of meetings, Taurus, or spending considerable time on the phone. Your mind is especially business oriented today, so you’ll be operating very efficiently. However, remember the niceties. Gemini: A lot of paperwork, perhaps involving contracts, could lead to financial gain on the job, Gemini. You could make or save some money for your employer, which could prove important. Expect some sort of acknowledgement or recognition for your efforts from superiors, which could lead to advancement or a possible raise. Cancer: Today you might want to put your innate business sense into making a success of a pet project of your own. This is a good idea, Cancer, because all signs indicate that whatever you begin today, whether it’s for your employer or yourself, could well lead to success. You could, however, find yourself spending a little more money than you would normally care to. Leo: New discoveries that capture your imagination could find you spending most of your day sequestered in your home and learning as much as you can. All indications are that you aren’t going to want to do much else, Leo, but it’s important to remember to take breaks and get a little exercise throughout the day. Virgo: You may have plans to get together with friends, and you’re probably looking forward to it. However, Virgo, delays could get in the way, although you aren’t likely to let them stop you. Your concentration and perseverance are both higher than usual, so it isn’t likely that you’ll give up on anything you start 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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000665 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: DORADO JANITORIAL SERVICE, 339 ZINK AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MANUEL A DORADO: 339 ZINK AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. 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 03/15/2022 by E29, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 11, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAR 22, 29; APR 5, 12 / 2022--58110 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000445. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: POWERTOUCH SAUNA & MASSAGE, 113 NO. I ST. SUITE G, LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: CHRISTINA J POWERS: 212 S. 3RD ST., LOMPOC, CA 93436. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 02/16/2022 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Aug 01, 2018. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAR 8, 15, 22, 29 / 2022--58071 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DORIS T. DOHN Case Number: 22PR00132 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DORIS T. DOHN A Petition for Probate has been filed by WILLIAM T. DOHN in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate WILLIAM T. requests that DOHN 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: 05/05/2022 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: Conrad B. Stephens Address: 518 E. Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Phone: 805 922-1951 MAR 22, 29; APR 5 / 2022--58111
pieces will get a new life. “I notice that there is a new trend emerging among my clientele, who still prefer lighter, cleaner, simpler Danish type lines, but the darker more ornate classic styles are coming back,” he said. When asked what he likes best about his new location, Mr. Novack said, “I have all my passions under the same roof — my music, furniture with interesting histories and the ability to have a place for people to bring things they no longer want for people who want them. “I like the idea of re-inventing retail to be more interactive with the music, fashion shows and an experience that people can to be part of rather than ordering online — something new and positive and happy in a world that’s crazy right now.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000555 The following person(s) is doing business as: Quail Canyon Catering, 1029 Laguna Street, Apt. F, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Owen Hanavan, 1029 Laguna Street, Apt. F, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable /s/ Owen Hanavan, Chef/Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/01/2022 Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/22 CNS-3564369# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000270. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: CLEAR SKY TREE SERVICES, 715 E COLLEGE AVE, LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: LUIS A MOCTEZUMA: 715 E COLLEGE AVE, LOMPOC, CA 93436, EDGAR MOCTEZUMA: 624 N FOURTH ST, LOMPOC, CA 93436. This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/31/2022 by E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. 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)
T.S. No. 18-52467 APN: 059-300-072 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/5/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP fka Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 6/9/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0046124, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 3/30/2022 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance to the County Courthouse, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $197,845.27 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 430 CAMINO DEL REMEDIO UNIT F SANTA BARBARA, California 931101346 Described as follows: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: PARCEL ONE: AN UNDIVIDED 1/45TH INTEREST IN AND TO LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 13,557 IN THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 153 PAGES 89 THROUGH 93 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF ALL THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED AS “EXCLUSIVE USE COMMON AREAS” SHOWN UPON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED IN BOOK 163, PAGES 64 THROUGH 73 OF CONDOMINIUMS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: UNITS 1A THROUGH 1H, 2A THROUGH 2G, 3A THROUGH 3G, 4A THROUGH 4F, 5A THROUGH 51 AND 6A THROUGH 6H, CONSISTING OF THE ELEMENTS AS SHOWN AND DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR LOT 1 OF TRACT 13,557, RECORDED IN BOOK 163 PAGES 64 THROUGH 73 OF CONDOMINIUMS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, RECORDED JULY 19, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-047214, AND AMENDMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-077796, BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. FURTHER EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS AND HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, MINERAL AND OIL AND MINERAL RIGHTS IN AND UNDER SAID LAND, WITHOUT, HOWEVER, THE RIGHT TO ENTER UPON, INTO OR OVER OR TO USE THE SURFACE OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY OR ENTER INTO OR THROUGH THE SURFACE THEREOF TO A DEPTH OF 501 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE, AS CONVEYED IN THE DEED TO PRIORITY HOMES, INC. AND SANTA BARBARA AFFORDABLE HOMES, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-061235 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: UNIT 3F, CONSISTING OF THE ELEMENTS APPLICABLE THERETO AS SHOWN AND DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 13,557, RECORDED IN BOOK 163 PAGES 64 THROUGH 73 OF CONDOMINIUMS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, AND AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, RECORDED JULY 19, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89-047214 AND AMENDMENT, RECORDED NOVEMBER 22, 1989 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 89077796, BOTH OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL THREE: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE USE, POSSESSION AND OCCUPANCY OF THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCEL 1 DESCRIBED ABOVE, WHICH ARE DESIGNATED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO ABOVE AS “EXCLUSIVE USE COMMON AREAS” BEARING THE SAME NUMBER AS THE UNIT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL TWO ABOVE WHICH ARE APPURTENANT TO PARCEL TWO ABOVE DESCRIBED. A.P.N #.: 059-300-072 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 976-3916 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-52467. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 976-3916, or visit this internet website tracker.auction.com/sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case 18-52467 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 3/2/2022 ZBS Law, LLP fka Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (855) 976-3916 www.auction.com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 34133 Pub Dates 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2022
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MAR 15, 22, 29; APR 5 / 2022 -- 58094 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2022-0000611 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 7-Eleven Store 15191C, 7390 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 County of SANTA BARBARA Narvine & Zorawar Inc, 7390 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Narvine & Zorawar Inc S/ Palwinder Singh, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/08/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5/22 CNS-3564823# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAR 15, 22, 29; APR 5 / 2022 -- 58099 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000499. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: TACOMAR, 602 PICO AVE. UNIT D, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MAYRA C VALDEZ: 602 PICO AVE. UNIT D, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 02/23/2022 by E955, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Feb 22, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAR 8, 15, 22, 29 / 2022--58074
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 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