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Carpinteria rolling with new skate park contract

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This is an artist’s rendering of the future Carpinteria Skate Park.

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Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, D-Thousand Oaks, center, is seeking to create a process to designate state surfing reserves to protect and promote these coastal zones.

Surf’s up for legislation

The Carpinteria City Council unanimously approved a construction contract for the Carpinteria Skate Park project earlier this month, paving the way for a new facility “designed with families in mind.” “Our youth are a very important part of our community. A community skate park will be a great addition to our park system,” Councilmember Gregg Carty said. “Our youth are too important to let this slip by.” The council approved a nearly $2.09 million contract to Lash Construction Inc. as well as authorized a transfer of

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Robert Curtis competes during the men’s final portion of the Rincon Classic at Rincon Point in 2019 in Carpinteria. California’s surfing industry generates $140 billion in annual economic activity, according to Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin’s office.

Irwin told the News-Press. “This designation will serve to recognize the cultural, historical, economic and ecological importance of surf zones that make our Golden State proud to be home to some of the world’s best surf destinations.” California’s surfing industry generates $140 billion in annual economic activity, according to the fact sheet from her office. Surfing

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Assemblymember seek special surfing reserves designation A new bill making its way through the California Legislature would create a specific process for designating state surfing reserves to protect and promote these coastal zones. AB 2177 from Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, D-Thousand Oaks, is modeled after California’s Scenic Highway Program, which establishes a protection and enhancement responsibility for areas of roadways that require special conservation consideration. A surfing reserve would be defined as a specific area that features protected waves, surf zones and surrounding environments and would recognize the surfing area’s environmental, cultural and historical significance. Assemblymember Irwin’s bill would require the California Coastal Conservancy to establish specific criteria and an application process for designating coastline areas as a state surfing reserve. The conservancy would consider the area’s wave quality and consistency, surf culture and history and environmental characteristics for the program, according to a fact sheet provided by the assemblymember’s office. “California has a long history of celebrating the unique qualities of our coastline, with our state leading the country in promoting access and protection of our surfing zones,” Assemblymember

funds from the special projects reserve account to fund the project during its March 14 meeting. (The city needed to authorize about $700,000 in additional funds from the reserve account to fund the project.) The vote earned thunderous applause from those in the audience. “It’s overwhelmingly reassuring to know that the city council is unanimously in favor of supporting the community in this way,” Peter Bonning, vice president of the Carpenteria Skate Foundation, told the News-Press. “This is a tangible representation of their desire to make the community

is California’s state sport. Chris Keet, founder and advanced coach at Surf Happens, touted the surfing community in Carpinteria and Santa Barbara County as “community and souldriven.” He said it’s important to balance growth with maintaining local flora. “We don’t want our beaches to turn into concrete jungles, a

bunch of parking lots,” Mr. Keet said. This bill has not been previously introduced, a spokesperson for the assemblymember said. The bill was second-read last week after unanimously passing out of the Natural Resources Committee. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

With a bevy of endorsements from local and federal officials already declared, Susan Salcido announced her re-election bid for Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools on Monday. “Amid widespread change, our children deserve a tested, trusted, courageous leader with the experience and knowledge needed to guide us forward. It would be my privilege and honor to continue this work,” Dr. Salcido said in a statement. “Now is the time to build upon our successes and to actively expand the impact of our services on behalf of every child in our county.” Dr. Salcido was a teacher and principal before she took the helm of the county’s top educator post in 2017. She is a product of Santa Maria public schools and is the spouse of a Dos Pueblos High School teacher. In announcing her re-election bid, Dr. Salcido’s campaign also unveiled nearly four dozen endorsements, including from U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, and other superintendents and school board members. “Beyond the intelligence, energy and perspective Susan has brought to her role, her unflinching proactive leadership during multiple challenges has

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been crucial to our resilience,” said Santa Barbara County Supervisor Steve Lavagnino. “I am grateful for her strong unifying instincts, and I fully support Susan Salcido as Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools.” In her role, Dr. Salcido leads the Santa Barbara County Education Office, which oversees 20 schools, nearly 70,000 students, educators, families and other countywide interests, according to its website. She began her teaching career Please see SALCIDO on A4

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Santa Barbara’s final redistricting hearing set By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Independent Redistricting Commission will hold its final meeting on Wednesday — and it still has a handful of maps up for consideration. The final hearing will be held on March 30 at 2 p.m. in the city

council chambers at 735 Anacapa St. The commission will consider the four maps earmarked at the last meeting as well as a new proposal from the District Elections Committee, a community organization. The maps and demographic information can be found here:

newspress.com/santa-barbararedistricting-panel-narrows-mapchoices. The new proposal, called DEC COI Plan, can be seen here: www. santabarbaraca.gov/SBdocuments/ Advisory_Groups/Independent_ Redistricting_Commission/ Current/03_New_Submitted_ Map/2022-03-29_DEC%20COI%20

Plan%20Map.pdf. The redistricting committee has asked for input from the public on the maps under consideration. Interested individuals can contact the city at irc@santabarbara.gov or visit www.santabarbaraca.gov/IRC. email; kschallhorn@newspress. com.

11 new COVID-19 cases reported By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

Santa Barbara County reported 11 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths Monday. Both people who died were in the 70-and-older age group and had underlying medical conditions. One person resided in Lompoc, and one person resided in Santa Maria. Neither of the deaths is associated with a congregatecare site. Of the reported positive cases, four were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon, according to the Public Health Department. Elsewhere, one case was reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. One case was in Goleta. Two cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley

and Gaviota. Three cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. Twenty-one patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another three are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 85,210 cases, of which 99 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 671. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72.2% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 67.9% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kschallhorn@ newspress.com.

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Plaza renovation is part of the Santa Barbara Central Library renovation project, which the Santa Barbara City Council plans to discuss today.

Santa Barbara City Council to consider library restoration contract NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

The Santa Barbara City Council will consider a contract for the Central Library reconstruction projects at its weekly meeting today. Specifically, the council will consider a nearly $9.39 million contract with Nationwide Contracting Services for the reconstruction projects and authorization for the Public Works director to approve expenditures up to $938,775 to cover additional costs.

The council is also asked to approve the transfer of various fiscal year 2022 funds for the renovation projects. The Santa Barbara Central Library renovation project has three facets: plaza renovation, which includes an accessible ramp connecting the lower and upper plazas and new hardscape, lighting, planters and droughttolerant landscaping; construction of a new elevator compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and construction of a lowerlevel staff area with a new conference room, lights, heating,

ventilation, air conditioning, flooring, kitchen upgrades and more. The project is expected to launch a soft start in the beginning of April with construction to begin in early July 2022, according to the council report. Additionally, the city council will consider a resolution of intention to develop a Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District. The area spans from Olive Mill Road to Hot Springs Road, including properties along Los Patos Way and Coast Village Circle, according to a council report.

Community benefit improvement districts are created to establish a steady revenue source to fund special services within a designated area. The Santa Barbara City Council will meet at 2 p.m. today. Those interested can view the agenda or tune into the meeting remotely here: santabarbaraca.gov/gov/ cityhall/council/meetings/videos/ default.asp. There is no Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for today.

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Rate increase announced for all Southern California Edison customers

Santa Barbara residents and businesses will see an electricity rate increase on their April bills in response to energy market changes, Southern California Edison’s energy storage measures to support grid reliability and wildfire risk reduction. An estimated increase for the average residential customer is about $5 per month, and the average business customer increase is about $10 per month based on 850kwh usage. “As Santa Barbara’s energy partner, we are sharing this news proactively as it affects both Santa

Barbara Clean Energy and Edison during extreme weather events customers. The energy market is and have better infrastructure in affected by many factors, but it place to reduce wildfire risk.” appears the drought and a natural Santa Barbara Clean Energy gas pipeline explosion last fall are provides customers with green the key drivers energy that is of the higher delivered to costs of energy local area homes procurement and businesses For more information call that we are by Edison. This 805- 897-1979 or visit www. all seeing,” is shown on sbcleanenergy.com. said Alelia every electricity Parenteau, bill under acting generation and sustainability and resilience delivery rates. Santa Barbara director. Clean Energy generation replaces “Added to these factors are prior Edison generation charges. Edison’s increased costs to Customers will see higher rates on improve the energy grid so that both the generation and delivery we all have more reliable service charges tied to these factors.

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“One of our goals in launching Santa Barbara Clean Energy is to provide cleaner electricity that supports Santa Barbarans with reserves to offset these energy market spikes in the future. Since we just launched residential service in October and commercial service in March, our program rates are positioned with Edison’s to provide a stable transition for customers. Over the next few years, our hope is to build up reserves and invest in generation programs locally that can help customers when energy markets fluctuate,” added Ms. Parenteau. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

Much rain falls fast in Santa Barbara County By DAVE MASON

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Loud and fast rain pounded Santa Barbara County Monday morning. The Santa Barbara County Flood Control District reported 2 inches fell on San Marcos Pass, followed by 1.66 inch oat Cachuma Dam and 1.51 inch at Gibraltar Dam. Santa Barbara saw 1.18 inch of rain, and Goleta experienced 0.85 inch. Elsewhere, 1.07 inch fell in Lompoc, followed by 0.97 inch in

Santa Ynez, 0.93 inch Los Alamos, and 0.74 inch in Buellton. Santa Maria experienced 0.43 inch.. Expect the rest of the week to be drier, said the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, the Santa Barbara County Environmental Services reminded residents about the health risks associated with stormwater runoff at beaches. Storm water is untreated rain water that flows through the drain system into creeks, the ocean, and other waterways. Contact with

storm water while swimming or surfing may increase the risk for certain types of illnesses such as rashes, fever, chills, ear infections, vomiting, and diarrhea, according to Environmental Services. The county agency recommended people don’t swim, play or surf in the ocean and creaks for at least three days after it rains. The county also said beachgoers should avoid areas near the outfall from drain pipes and creeks that enter the ocean following a rain event as storm water runoff may

carry high levels of bacteria and pollutants. Sport harvesters should wait at least 10 days after a significant rain to harvest shellfish, according to Environmental Services. High bacterial levels, pesticide, herbicide and motor oil grease flushed into the ocean with the storm runoff may contaminate the shellfish beds. For more information, visit www. sbprojectcleanwater.org. — Dave Mason

TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Unresponsive woman found on State Street

woman was non-responsive. Police said the woman had apparently been deceased for several hours prior to first responders arriving. The employees of this business knew the decedent as a local transient who frequently camped and slept in front of the business, Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale of the Santa Barbara police said. “At this time there are no

suspicious circumstances surrounding this investigation,” Sgt. Ragsdale said. “The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Coroner arrived on scene to retrieve the decedent. Currently the Sheriff’s Office and the Police Department are working on confirming the identity of the female and looking to locate next of kin.” — Dave Mason

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Biden clarifies Putin comments: Not ‘articulating a policy change’ By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

President Joe Biden said Monday his previous comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin were made out of frustration and were not a formal call for a policy change to remove him from office. “I wasn’t then nor am I now articulating a policy change. I was expressing moral outrage that I feel, and I make no apologies for it,” President Biden told reporters. The president made international headlines over the weekend when he said, “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power,” referring to the Russian president who has launched an attack on Ukraine. President Biden made the remarks during a short trip to Poland, where he also referred to Mr. Putin as a “butcher.” On Monday, President Biden said he was “not walking anything back” but stressed he was expressing the “moral outrage” he felt over the brutality the Russian leader is inflicting on Ukraine. He said he had just spent time

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with families who are suffering because of the war. “What complicates the situation of the moment is the escalatory efforts of Putin to continue to

engage in carnage, the kind of behavior that makes the whole world say, ‘My God, what is this man doing?’” Biden said. The president returned to the

U.S. Sunday after the four-day trip overseas. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com

Biden unveils $5.8 trillion budget proposal Plan would increase taxes on businesses, wealthy individuals

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden unveiled a new 2023 budget proposal Monday along with major tax increases to help pay for it. Mr. Biden’s budget, which comes in at about $5.8 trillion, is not expected to become law, but presidential budgets help set the legislative priorities for the year to come. “Budgets are statements of values, and the budget I am releasing today sends a clear message that we value fiscal responsibility, safety and security at home and around the world, and the investments needed to continue our equitable growth and build a better America,” President Biden said in a statement. To help pay for his plan, Mr. Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%, claiming it will reduce the deficit by a trillion dollars over 10 years. “My budget will continue that progress, further reducing the deficit by continuing to support the economic growth that has increased revenues and ensuring that billionaires and large corporations pay their fair share,” President Biden said. Mr. Biden also proposed a 20% income tax for households worth more than $100 million and on the top 0.01% of earners, in large part by taxing unrealized capital gains. An example would be

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taxing the appreciation of stock even before that stock is sold. “Let’s say a high‐tech entrepreneur earns $100 million and currently pays $20 million in federal income tax, or 20 percent,” said Chris Edwards, a tax expert at the Cato Institute. “And let’s say her wealth is $2 billion and rises $200 million this year as she grows her company. Apparently, the Biden theory is that her ‘income’ is really $300 million, and she should pay $60 million in annual tax — triple what she currently pays.” Critics blasted President Biden’s tax plan. “The Biden tax plan is crackers,” Edwards said. “Unrealized gain is not income. It represents the expectation

of future income, which should be taxed in the future under a well‐designed tax system. Often, expected future income doesn’t materialize and asset values drop. The stock market is down 5% this year, so our entrepreneur may have negative ‘income’ of $100 million.” President Biden pointed to the Russian invasion of Ukraine for his increased spending proposal, saying more funds are needed for the military and to help Ukraine fend off its attacker. “I’m calling for one of the largest investments in our national security in history, with the funds needed to ensure that our military remains the bestprepared, best-trained, bestequipped military in the world,” Mr. Biden said. “In addition, I’m calling for continued investment to forcefully respond to (Russia President Vladimir) Putin’s aggression against Ukraine with U.S. support for Ukraine’s economic, humanitarian, and security needs.” But President Biden also is seeking billions of dollars in increased spending on other initiatives, including climate, clean energy and other environmental programs, The White House emphasized “pandemic preparedness” and “biodefense” in its budget. This included “infrastructure” to produce early warnings of future pandemics and faster responses. “These investments will build on and accelerate innovations to prepare for future COVID-19

Arizona lawmakers vote to increase school funding while limiting local property tax hikes By COLE LAUTERBACH THE CENTER SQUARE REGIONAL EDITOR

(The Center Square) — Arizona taxpayers could see a significant line on their property tax bill limited in a proposed overhaul of the state’s school funding formula. The House Appropriations Committee voted along party lines Monday for an amended Senate Bill 1269. If enacted, it would spend an additional $215 million in the coming state budget and send about $172 million to public schools and $42 million to charter schools. The increased spending would continue in subsequent years. In exchange for increased state funding, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee said the bill would phase out over five years the ability of schools to levy primary property tax levies currently allowed by the Transportation Revenue Control Limit. Transportation is one of a handful of expenses school districts can use to justify increasing a local property tax levee. JLBC estimated the net tax reduction would increase to $81.2 million by fiscal year 2027. Schools could also opt-in to the program that charter schools would receive annual funding, but they must forgo any new supplemental property tax increases. Supporters expect

rural schools with limited property tax bases to find this option attractive. The analysis estimated some schools would lose money in the change, but representatives said the bill’s final version would have money to keep those districts held harmless. Supporters of the reform said uniform distribution by the state addresses long-standing inequities between rural schools with a smaller property tax base and urban districts flush with cash from years of population growth. “Opponents of this bill will continue to proclaim and provide solutions that just infuse a billion more dollars into already unfair system,” said Matthew Simon, vice president of advocacy and government affairs for Great Leaders Strong Schools. “This is a fiscally prudent solution to incrementally reform our system to better reflect our state’s current realities.” Mr. Simon pointed to Phoenix Elementary, which spends $6,000 more per student than rural schools like Toltec Elementary. The funding overhaul also would do away with the Teacher Experience Index, a program that pays veteran teachers more. That elimination, along with ending some other teacher incentive programs, would save the state $124 million in the coming fiscal

year. Democrats and teachers union representatives said SB 1269 furthers inequity by creating a new revenue stream for Arizona’s charter schools and removing the educator bonuses. “This clearly shifts funding to higher-performing schools, many of those are charter schools,” Rep. Kelli Butler, D-Phoenix, said. “This takes away the Teacher Experience Index, that rural schools rely upon not only to pay their teachers but to impact their economy when a lot of teachers in rural areas are employed in our school districts.” State Rep. Michelle Udall, R-Mesa, told the committee the teacher pay programs fuel state funding inequity. “While it makes sense that districts that have more experienced teachers are paying them more, it’s also a selfperpetuating system because those same districts are going to have enough money to take the most experienced teachers again and again,” Rep. Udall said. Arizona law does not dictate where those additional funds must be spent, meaning the funds aren’t always increasing veteran teacher pay. The bill must succeed in the House and one last vote in the Senate before it can land on Gov. Doug Ducey’s desk for consideration.

variants, and ensure the capabilities we are building to combat COVID-19 are sustained for future pandemics,” the White House said in a statement. “Acknowledging the possibility that future COVID-19 variants could have severe consequences for U.S. health and livelihoods, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, HHS, and the White House COVID-19 team launched the Pandemic Innovation Task Force, which assembled science and technology leaders across the executive branch to accelerate pandemic innovations with the potential to have a major impact on our ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and future biological threats.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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UCSB wins fourth straight baseball game By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

DAVIS — The UCSB baseball team topped UC Davis Sunday on the road 11-3. The Gauchos scored seven runs in the last two innings to win their fourth straight game. Ryan Gallagher (2-0) picked up the start and the win for the Gauchos tossing seven innings and allowing just two earned runs and striking out nine. In his relief came Michael Rice and Brady Huddlestun who each tossed one full, clean inning. UCSB only needed nine hits to collect its 11 runs as the Gauchos also reached base on six walks and three HBPs. For the third time this season the Gauchos cranked three long balls with Kyle Johnson, Nick

Vogt, and Broc Mortensen all leaving the yard. Mortensen now has six on the year, which is good for 2nd in the Big West. Johnson and Mortensen each went 2-for-5 and Johnson led all players with three RBI. Jason Willow (10 games) and Jordan Sprinkle (12 games) each extended their hitting streaks as Willow went 2-for-4 with a walk, three runs, and three stolen bases and Sprinkle added a 1-for3 performance with two walks, a run, an RBI, and a stolen bag. For the third time in the series, UCSB broke through first, scoring a run in the top of the third. Jason Willow stretched his hit streak to 10 straight games singling to left field and Mason Eng put him in scoring position with a single of his own. Willow then got a great

jump, stealing third and forcing an errant throw by the Aggies that allowed him to jog home for the 1-0 lead. Gallagher was nails through the first few innings facing the minimum batters and taking a nohitter through 3.2 innings. UC Davis took its first lead of the series with three runs in the fifth, but it didn’t last long as the Gauchos reclaimed it just a few out later in the top of the sixth. Jordan Sprinkle reached on a single and stole second, and Blake Klassen made his way to first on an HBP to bring up Johnson. The lefty stepped to the plate and took the second pitch he saw deep over the right field wall to put his team up 4-3. Then the flood gates opened as the Gauchos put up a four-spot in

eighth and three more in the ninth to secure the win and the series sweep. Nick Vogt had a solo shot in the eighth followed by three bases-loaded walks/HBPs to go up 8-3. In the ninth Christian Kirtley collected a sac-fly, followed by Mortensen’s homer to right, and the final run scored on an error to make it 11-3. Brady Huddleston entered in the bottom of the ninth making his first appearance since the Nevada series and struck out the side. UCSB now wraps up this fivegame road stint with tonight’s matchup at Jackie Robinson Stadium vs UCLA. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

Spirit of Fiesta auditions announced

Auditions for Spirit of Fiesta will take place 2 to 4 p.m. April 9. Old Spanish Days officials announced the details Monday on the steps of the Lobero Theatre, where Fiesta began in 1924. A total of 19 dancers will be participating with eight vying for

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Spirit of Fiesta, and 11 for Junior Spirit. “Each year the Spirit of Fiesta Auditions kick off our Fiesta season,” said 2022 OSD La Presidente Maria Cabrera. “The first Spirit was selected in 1947 and the tradition continues today.”

The Spirit participants attend local schools and have been dancing with area dance studios for multiple years. Tickets for the 2022 Spirit Auditions are available to the public via the Lobero box office. During the April 9 event, the

outgoing 2021 Spirit of Fiesta Ysabella Yturralde and 2021 Junior Spirit Savannah Hoover will be dancing their finale before their 2022 counterparts are announced. Fiesta 2022 will take place Aug. 3-7. — Dave Mason

student services for the Santa Barbara Unified School District. “During the pandemic, she led with calm confidence, making sure each district had what they needed. Now, in the postpandemic era, Susan understands that school-based mental health should be at the forefront of our work with students and educators.” Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley said: “Dr. Susan Salcido is an extraordinary and gifted superintendent. Through times of crisis such

as the Thomas Fire, Montecito debris flow, and throughout the pandemic, I’ve felt reassured and heartened to have Superintendent Salcido as a trusted and respected leader at the helm of Santa Barbara County schools.” Santa Barbara teacher Christy Lozano has also announced a bid for the position. “I believe we deserve better leadership, and I believe I can provide that leadership,” Ms. Lozano said. “Leadership that provides genuine opportunities, especially for the underserved.

Leadership that enriches and protects. Leadership that produces exceptional results, not just good intentions.” Ms. Lozano has said she has 25 years of coaching and leadership roles, including as a head coach and a department chair. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran. Dr. Salcido and Ms. Lozano are the only two candidates to file for the seat, according to the unofficial candidate filing list from Santa Barbara County. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs ‘Parental Rights in Education’ bill into law BY THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF

(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation that bans teachers in kindergarten through third grade from teaching about “sexual orientation” or “gender identity” in the classroom. Numerous media outlets and opponents of the bill, including President Joe Biden, claim the measure is “anti-gay,” or uses the words “don’t say gay” to suggest it’s anti-LGBTQ. A review last month of the seven-page bill by The Center Square revealed no such attacking language exists, and the bill never uses the word “gay.” “In Florida, we not only know that parents have a right to be involved, we insist that parents have a right to be involved,” Gov. DeSantis said Monday at a news conference in Spring Hill, Fla. Sponsored by Republicans Speaker Pro Tem Bryan Avila of Miami Springs and Joe Harding of Ocala, the bill requires schools to teach children ageappropriate material and to provide parents access to their children’s records and involve them in the decisions about mental health and other services offered for their children. It prohibits instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity from being taught to children in kindergarten through third grade. It also requires that instruction starting at fourth grade and beyond be age and developmentally appropriate. The bill states, “Classroom instruction by school personnel

or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.” The bill also requires school boards to notify parents if there’s a change in their child’s services or monitoring related to their mental, emotional or physical health and well-being or the school’s ability to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. It also ensures that parents have access to their child’s education and health records. Democratic Rep. Mike Grieco, an opponent of the legislation, said last month that the bill attacks LGBTQ people. He said those who voted for it can “never ever claim to be an ally of the LGBTQ community” because they are “voting to be an opponent.” House Speaker Chris Sprowls said parents should have a say in when their young children are taught about such subject matters. “I am sure that most parents would agree when we say that 5 and 6-year-olds should not be exposed to sensitive topics in the classroom and that parents should decide when to address those subjects with their child,” Mr. Sprowls said last month. “This should not have been controversial, but advocates and their allies spun a false narrative that many bought into.” The new law takes effect in July ahead of the 2022–2023 school year.

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Clearing, breezy and milder

SATURDAY

Low clouds, then Low clouds, then Low clouds, then some sun some sun some sun

Partial sunshine

INLAND

FRIDAY

INLAND

67 43

72 43

69 41

69 45

69 41

67 50

66 50

67 47

65 48

66 48

COASTAL

Pismo Beach 61/47

COASTAL

Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 65/53

Guadalupe 60/47

Santa Maria 61/45

Vandenberg 58/49

New Cuyama 63/44 Ventucopa 58/41

Los Alamos 65/45

Buellton 64/44

Solvang 66/43

Gaviota 62/50

SANTA BARBARA 67/50 Goleta 68/48

Carpinteria 64/48 Ventura 61/49

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

ALMANAC

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

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

59/53 67/47 84 in 2004 36 in 1972

PRECIPITATION LISA SOBIEN PHOTOS

Wonderful world of color California poppies bloom at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, where the attractions include the Pritzlaff Conservation Center.

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

1.15” 1.16” (2.86”) 8.98” (15.47”)

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

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

66/53/s 72/50/pc 45/26/pc 67/37/s 56/50/s 68/48/s 61/47/r 53/40/pc 68/51/s 66/52/pc 50/23/s 70/46/s 59/48/s 69/42/pc 61/48/pc 66/45/pc 62/49/pc 75/56/pc 66/49/pc 67/40/pc 71/48/s 63/55/pc 61/49/s 65/48/s 63/47/pc 63/52/pc 53/29/s

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 68/44/s 67/48/pc 61/43/s 65/44/s 63/45/pc 72/43/pc 58/48/s 59/49/pc

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind from the west-northwest at 8-16 knots today. Wind waves 4-8 feet with a west swell 5-9 feet at 12-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind from the west-northwest at 8-16 knots today. Wind waves 4-8 feet with a west swell 5-9 feet at 12-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time

Low

March 29 8:20 a.m. 9:24 p.m. March 30 9:06 a.m. 9:51 p.m. March 31 9:50 a.m. 10:18 p.m.

1.4’ -0.8’ 0.9’ -0.5’ 0.5’ -0.1’

LAKE LEVELS

5.4’ 4.6’ 5.3’ 4.9’ 5.1’ 5.1’

2:22 a.m. 3:05 p.m. 3:07 a.m. 3:37 p.m. 3:48 a.m. 4:06 p.m.

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 72/51/pc 80/55/s 55/31/s 74/43/pc 60/50/pc 69/44/pc 67/49/pc 52/42/c 72/51/pc 68/54/pc 56/30/pc 69/48/pc 59/48/pc 68/41/pc 62/46/pc 69/45/s 62/48/pc 87/57/s 69/54/pc 71/39/s 69/47/pc 64/57/pc 61/46/pc 66/47/pc 67/44/s 62/55/pc 57/28/pc

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 10-20 knots today. Waves 4-8 feet with a west-southwest swell 5-9 feet at 9 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 63/44/s 68/48/pc 61/46/s 61/47/pc 61/45/s 67/43/s 58/49/s 61/49/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

81/60/c 48/35/pc 66/42/r 70/47/pc 49/29/pc 84/50/t 83/74/pc 40/29/r 45/40/pc 51/45/pc 77/59/s 56/40/pc 72/41/r 62/44/s 54/41/c 58/51/pc

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 89,739 acre-ft. Elevation 710.29 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 0.0 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 10.7 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +91 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

New

First

Mar 31

Apr 8

WORLD CITIES

Today 6:51 a.m. 7:18 p.m. 5:47 a.m. 4:54 p.m.

Full

Apr 16

Wed. 6:50 a.m. 7:19 p.m. 6:19 a.m. 5:59 p.m.

Last

Apr 23

Today Wed. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 54/39/sh 52/31/pc Berlin 53/34/c 48/31/c Cairo 79/56/s 81/61/s Cancun 85/73/pc 86/74/pc London 52/41/r 52/36/c Mexico City 82/57/s 85/55/s Montreal 29/17/pc 37/31/c New Delhi 103/72/pc 103/74/pc Paris 63/48/t 53/39/c Rio de Janeiro 81/74/t 88/76/s Rome 63/49/pc 61/54/r Sydney 71/68/sh 73/66/sh Tokyo 57/51/sh 64/57/c W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Life

T U E S DAY, M A R C H 2 9, 2 0 2 2

‘Fire and Ice’

COURTESY PHOTO

This is an image from Zarla Forman’s movie “Ode to an Iceberg.”

Wildling Museum of Art and Nature debuts new climate change exhibition By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

fter two years of preparation, the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is presenting its first exhibition focused on climate change. Titled “Fire and Ice: Our Changing Landscape,” it opens to the public April 9 and continues through Sept. 26. The public is invited to attend an opening reception celebrating the new

exhibition from 3 to 5 p.m. April 10 at the Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Drive in Solvang. Curated by executive director Stacey Otte-Demangate, executive director, the immersive exhibition features 10 artists depicting the opposing forces of fire and ice across a range of media, including video installations, acrylic paintings, photography, mixed media, fabric panels, an ice drill and more. Two artists used natural materials in their works. Xavier Cortada of Miami incorporated

glacial ice and U.S. Equally Arctic dirt concerning is into abstract the retreat of For more information, visit www. paintings, and glaciers and wildlingmuseum.org/news/fire-and-ice. Amiko Matsuo, shrinking a Seattle artist, snowpack utilized ash and as well as Phos-Chek fire retardant used in warming permafrost in our firefighting efforts for her largecolder climes,” said Ms. Ottescale abstract artworks. Demangate. “The exhibition’s dramatic Three of the featured artists visuals of fire and ice invite focusing on ice — Mr. Cortada, conversations about how Anna McKee and David increasingly frequent and severe Rosenthal — have participated fires are altering our landscape, in the National Science particularly in the Western Foundation’s Antarctic Artists

FYI

and Writers Program and were inspired by their time at one of three stations at the Antarctic. “I have traveled to remote field camps with glaciologists to perceive these places through their eyes and my own observations,” said Ms. McKee. “My art about glaciers and ice science is in part an attempt to cope with the grief of environmental degradation.” Artist Suze Woolf has created fabric panels of burned tree bark paired with firefighter and writer Lorena Williams’ contemplative

text on wildfires. Ms. Williams’ musings appear on the reverse of each bark panel. “To the north, the Dixie fire handily consumed another 5,000 acres today and is nearing 500,000 total,” Ms. Williams writes. “The radio is reporting on the U.N. Climate Panel report, which unleashed 14,000 scientific studies to tell us, yet again, that it’s almost too late to stop this. I drive over a pass with shimmering stands of regal, verdant oaks and repeat the word aloud: Almost.” Also included in the exhibition is “Letters to the Future,” an interactive installation by Mr. Cortada that invites visitors to write to future generations about their own efforts to help mitigate climate change and share their feelings about it. A resource table will also offer visitors a chance for reflection with books for further insight on climate change, some of which will be available in the museum’s gift shop. The exhibition features artists David Paul Bayles (Oregon), Xavier Cortada (Florida), Zaria Forman (New York), Amiko Matsuo (Washington), Anna McKee (Washington), David Rosenthal (Alaska), Ethan Turpin (Santa Barbara, The Environment Makers (Santa Barbara), Lorena Williams (Colorado) and Suze Woolf (Washington). “The Wildling is a member of the Environmental Alliance of Santa Barbara County Museums is a collaboration of 12 museums, a zoo and a botanic garden that are among the community’s most trusted and independent voices for science and truth,” said Ms. OtteDemangate. “The alliance collectively presents programs, exhibitions and events that seek to elevate different environmental issues and prompt action. The initiative’s inaugural effort is ‘Impact: Climate Change & the Urgency of Now,’ a multidisciplinary project aimed at building a greater collective responsibility for reversing the effects of the planet´s rising temperature. “From April through September, residents and visitors to Santa Barbara County can enjoy a rich program of exhibitions and events across the participating venues. Visit www. sbmuseumsalliance.org for more information.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

COURTESY THE ARTISTS

Ethan Turpin and The Environment Makers, “Walk into Wildfire,” mixed media, April 2021.

NEWS

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022

Things to remember after a breakup

e have all been through it, and, at best, a breakup is a difficult situation. Here are some tips and advice to help you make it through this rough patch. 1. You are not going to be thinking clearly for a few days or even weeks. This kind of depression can make you want to act out, isolate yourself or do things that may not be good for you. If you had a routine before the breakup, stick to it, and if you didn’t, create one. 2. You don’t have to do this alone. You have friends and family, and if no one is available, consider going to a trained professional or joining a support group. Be careful not to lean too hard on those who are close to you. Friends can burn out if your sadness goes on for too long. 3. Let your feelings out. If you need to cry, do it. If you are hurting, try writing about your feelings. It’s a great way to get out of your head, and it will help heal your heart. The important thing to remember is not to just sit on your feelings, because

pain will hang around if you let it. 4. Find your strength wherever you can. If you need to get a little angry, that’s perfectly normal. Sometimes we have to recognize what wasn’t working, so we can feel good about where we are at the moment. 5. If your former partner is being unkind, see it as one of your reasons to move on. You do not deserve to be abused or belittled by anyone — ever. 6. Getting dumped can feel horrible. It’s helpful to remember that rejection is protection. Allow this truth to sink in and help you heal. If you think about it, you will find reasons that this relationship wasn’t right for you. 7. For some, diving right back into the dating scene works. Others need to take some time before even thinking about getting into another relationship. You may find yourself somewhere in the middle of these two extremes. Balance is key here. You don’t want to move too quickly or take too much downtime. 8. Healing a broken heart

takes a while. But if you’ve been grieving for several months or even years, you may need to seek medical assistance, so you can begin to lead a normal life once again. 9. Know that you will feel love again (even if you don’t want to). If you are a loving person and want to share your heart with a deserving partner, please keep that image in your mind. It will help you make it happen. 10. Some of the best art was created from the same place that you are in. Your heart may be broken, but the rest of you may be working just fine. Sometimes heartache can lead you to the answers you need to make your life better. I hope these tips will help you get through the hard parts. Remember that your heart is still whole and you will find your soulmate. 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 Los Angeles and is available for video sessions. Reach him at barton@bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Sundays and Tuesdays in the News-Press.

‘Promise Central’ helps efforts toward free year of college SANTA MARIA — Local high school students can get help completing steps to receive their first year free at Allan Hancock College at twice-weekly “Promise Central” events on the college’s Santa Maria campus. Promise Central events take place every Monday and Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. in Building A, Room 103 at Hancock’s Santa Maria campus and will continue through May 30. These events are free, and no appointment is necessary. During these days and times, prospective Hancock Promise students can get help completing

required Promise steps, such as filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid or DREAM Act applications, participating in the new student orientation, creating a firstsemester plan, and exploring which classes they plan to take. Completing these requirements allows students to receive the Hancock Promise and qualify them for priority registration for summer and fall classes. The Hancock Promise provides local high school graduates with a year of free tuition during their first year at Hancock. The Promise is open to all

PARAMOUNT PICTURES

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum star in “Lost City,” which topped last weekend’s box office.

‘The Lost City’ is No. 1 at box office By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

“The Lost City” was found — at the top of the box office. The movie, which stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum as a romance novelist and her book cover model in an exotic adventure, opened last weekend with a $31 million gross in North America. After three weeks as the No. 1 film, “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson as the hero, fell to the No. 2 spot with $20.5 million.

“RRR,” a story about two revolutionaries, opened in third place with $9.5 million. “Uncharted,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland, placed fourth in its sixth weekend with $5 million. “Jujustsu: Kaizen O: The Movie,” an anime adventure, placed fifth with $4.6 million. “X,” a movie about actors who face danger when they try to make an adult film in rural Texas, was in sixth place with $2.2 million. The No. 7 spot went to “Dog,” which stars Mr. Tatum as an Army

Ranger veteran taking a military dog to their mutual friend’s funeral. It grossed $2.1 million. In eighth place was another film starring Mr. Holland, “SpiderMan: No Way Home,” grossing $2 million. The animated sequel “Sing 2” was in ninth place with $1.2 million. And opening in 10th place was “Infinite Storm,” starring Naomi Watts as a mountain climber who rescues a stranded man while facing a blizzard, with $751,296. email: dmason@newspress.com

students who enroll at Hancock immediately after graduating from a high school located in the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District. Students who are home-schooled or completed their GED through a local adult education program within the district are also eligible for the Hancock Promise. To learn more about the Hancock Promise, visit www. hancockcollege.edu/promise. Open registration for summer and fall classes at Hancock start April 30. Summer classes begin June 13. Fall classes start Aug. 15. — Staff report

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Diane Hanley is the Poppies Guest Artist for April, and her art will be displayed April 1-30 at Poppies Art and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai. A reception featuring Hanley will take place April 15 from 5-7 p.m. The event is free and everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served. Painting professionally since 1996, Ms. Hanley has exhibited her work in many solo and group shows. She will share a new collection of watercolors on canvas that she created during the pandemic. “As I was limited on where I could go, I found a wonderful opportunity to walk daily in my

neighborhood,” Ms. Hanley said. “All the succulents in this show are from those walks and I was inspired by the beauty all around me.” Music for the reception will be performed by Duets by a Quartet. Members Bill Severance, Kerri Climer, Ray Magee, and Debby Finley Delamore will play country and Americana tunes. Poppies carries jewelry, photographs, original art, knitwear, decor and more items made by local artists. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information or to shop online, visit poppiesartandgifts.indiemade.com. — Dave Mason

COURTESY IMAGES

Diane Hanley has painted professionally since 1996.

Author to sign ‘Victim: A Feminist Manifesto from a Fierce Survivor’ VENTURA — Karen Moe will sign her first book, “Victim: A Feminist Manifesto from a Fierce Survivor,” from 1 to 3 p.m. April 30 at Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura. Almost 30 years ago, the author was abducted, assaulted and raped. “Moe uses her trauma to shine

a light on how not only violence against women, but all exploitation, is a natural result of patriarchal hierarchy,” Bank of Books said in a news release. “Yes, this is Moe’s story of triumph over violence, but it is also a call-to-action for both men and women.” Ms. Moe is a writer, art critic, visual and performance artist and

feminist activitst. She has degrees in literature and feminist tehory and lives in Mexico City and British Columbia, Canada. Ms. Moe is donating $1 from each sale of her book to the Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation. — Dave Mason

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022

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have you feeling very excited and particularly optimistic about your love life, Libra. Communications with your beloved could take the form of romantic songs or poetry. If you want to give your friend a gift, by all means do, but confine it to something nonthreatening like a book. SCORPIO — If you’re involved in the arts, Scorpio, expect today to hear about an opportunity to exhibit your work publicly. There should be a very positive reaction to it, so you can expect a lot of compliments and ego-boosts. An opportunity to earn some money from your work could also come along. Don’t turn it down out of shyness or insecurity. SAGITTARIUS — Incredible feelings of enthusiasm, optimism, and sheer joy could fill your heart and mind today, Sagittarius. Your life is changing in a positive way, and even though it may not be readily apparent, you’re sensing it intuitively. Romance with someone from far away could be in the offing. If you’re a writer, publishing is right around the corner. CAPRICORN — Some beautiful dreams or visions, perhaps involving angels, spirit guides, or other such beings, could come today, Capricorn. Listen carefully to the messages they bring. Whether they involve matters in your material life, intellectual or spiritual concerns, or future events, they can shed light on a lot of facts about you of which you might not be aware. AQUARIUS — Love and romance continue to blossom, Aquarius. Social events could find you and your beloved among both old and new friends, perhaps letting some of them know for the first time that you’re actually an item. Someone close to both of you could be planning a wedding and invite you to come. PISCES — Are things really going this beautifully for you, Pisces? This is a question you might ask yourself now. All looks perfect as career, romance, education, and spiritual matters seem to crystallize into a wonderful life. Don’t waste time worrying if this is all too good to be true! You’re concerned about the future, but right now, live in the moment.

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Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona By TOM JOYCE

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(The Center Square) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation extending the professional licenses of more than 2,000 health care workers in the state on Friday. The Republican signed Senate Bill 1309, sponsored by state Sen. Nancy Barto, R-Phoenix. The bill extends those licenses until Jan. 1, 2023, to give licensing boards time to process full licenses or reissue licenses. “Throughout the pandemic, doctors, nurses and other health professionals have been at the frontlines. When we needed them, they were there,” Gov. Ducey said in a news release. “Whether they just graduated

with their health care degrees, returned to the workforce or came from another state, these caretakers and everyday heroes stepped up. Today’s common sense legislation ensures more nurses and health care workers remain employed and means more of our hospitals and other health care facilities keep their staff.” About 1,200 of those more than 2,000 health care workers with a temporary license are nurses. This comes when about onethird of Arizona hospitals are experiencing nursing shortages. “This is a simple, but necessary move. If these licenses were to expire, our critical health professionals would need to scramble to get relicensed,” she said in the news release.

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Alaska adds 7,100 jobs in February By KIM JARRETT THE CENTER SQUARE ASSOCIATE EDITOR

“This proactive bill ensures a timely renewal process to keep more people employed. Thank you to Governor Ducey for his quick response and support of the health care industry.” It’s a move that Dawna Cato, CEO of the Arizona Nurses Association, approves of as well. “With an existing shortage of nurses, now is not the time to let temporary health professional licenses expire,” she said in the press release. “The Arizona Nurses Association fully supports the signing of this bill into law, as it helps the board process license renewals and will keep more of our frontline nurses where we need them — taking care of us. We are grateful to Gov. Ducey for his swift action on this issue.”

(The Center Square) — Alaska employers added 7,100 jobs in February, but the state’s jobless rate remained above the national level, according to a news release from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The 2.4% job increase still was below the 13,500 uptick the state experienced in February 2020. The state’s unemployment rate was 5.4% in February, down from 5.5% in December, the last month statistics were released by the department. The national

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(The Center Square) — A Louisiana state representative wants to ban the Office of Motor Vehicles from including vaccination status on driver’s licenses, though some say the move is unnecessary. The House voted 58-23 to approve House Bill 232, sponsored by Rep. Kathy Edmonston, R-Gonzales, to prohibit the OMV from including vaccination information or immunity status on driver’s licenses or state ID cards. The bill also would prevent the OMV from using vaccine status in decisions on issuing or renewing licenses or ID cards. “This bill is prohibitive, preemptive and proactive,” Rep. Edmonston said last week on the House floor. “Overwhelmingly, citizens in my area and some of yours have asked that the driver’s license not become a vaccine

passport to be used for any type of medical information. “This bill keeps the driver’s license for driving purposes only,” she said, noting that blood type is currently the only medical information published on state driver’s licenses and IDs. Rep. Edmonston pointed out that LA Wallet, the state’s digital driver’s license app, allows users to include COVID-19 vaccination status, if they choose. Rep. John Stefanski, R-Crowley, questioned Rep. Edmonston over the need for HB 232 during the floor debate. Rep. Edmonston confirmed that including vaccination status on state issued driver’s licenses and IDs would require the Legislature to approve a law to allow it, and Stefanski argued Edmonston’s bill does not change that reality. “I don’t disagree with what you’re doing, I just don’t think the legislation may be necessary,” Stefanski said.

“Then don’t vote for it,” Edmonston shot back. Rep. Barry Ivey, R-Baton Rouge, implied the legislation may be beneficial in the event the executive branch uses the Administrative Procedures Act to circumvent the Legislature to impose a rule that’s not expressly authorized by lawmakers. Ivey pointed out LA Wallet allows residents to include vaccination status, something lawmakers never approved. Others argued HB 232 is “taking a liberty away” from folks who would prefer to include the information on their license. “I should have the liberty to have on my driver’s license anything I want to,” Rep. Robby Carter, D-Amite, said. “You’re trying to take the privilege of saying I’m immunized away from me by saying I can’t put it on my driver’s license.” Rep. Edmonston countered that the option is available through LA Wallet.

majority of them work for local governments. The number of jobs in the oiland-gas industry increased by 700 over last year to 7,200. The numbers are 3,000 lower than the increase in 2020, according to the news release. The northern region of the state had the highest unemployment rate at 8.9%, down from 9.7% in February 2021. The second-highest rate was in the southwest region, which was at 8.5% in February, down from 10.3% the same time last year. The Anchorage area unemployment rate was 5%, the lowest in the state.

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unemployment rate is 3.8%. Much of the job growth is in the leisure and hospitality industry, which added 2,600 jobs in February. The numbers are lower than the increase just before the pandemic. In February 2020, 3,300 jobs were added, according to the news release. Other sectors that experienced an increase were trade, transportation and utilities, which was up by 1,800 jobs. The industry employs the most people in the private sector at 60,500. Almost 78,000 people are employed in government jobs in Alaska, according to data provided by the department. The

(Via The Center Square) — Decades of neglect and lack of investment have left more than 46,000 bridges in the U.S. in a state of disrepair. To address this, President Joe Biden signed into law in November 2021 the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which allocates $550 billion to rebuilding key infrastructure. Still, necessary repairs may take years, and each day, Americans make 178 million trips across bridges deemed to be

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a better place.” Mr. Bonning noted the effort to approve the skate park was community-driven. The park will be a 30,000 square foot multi-use recreational facility that will sit on the City Hall grounds, Mr. Bonning said. About 20,000 square feet will be used for skating, complete with a stage in the middle for DJs or bands, and the rest of the space will be filled with trees, picnic areas, water bottle filling stations, restrooms and more. “It’s a multi-use family park

structurally deficient. A structurally deficient bridge is defined by the Federal Highway Administration as one in which any component — the deck, superstructure, substructure, or culverts — is in poor or worse condition. According to advocacy group American Road & Transportation Builders Association, there are 134 bridges considered to be structurally deficient in Alaska — equal to 8.2% of all bridges in the state. For context, 7% of bridges nationwide are considered structurally deficient.

Of the bridges in poor or worse condition in the state, the bridge on the South Tongass Highway over Hoadley Creek in Ketchikan Gateway Borough — built in 1957 — carries the largest number of commuters and travelers, with an estimated 17,165 daily crossings on average. It is important to note that structurally deficient bridges do not necessarily pose imminent risk to those crossing. They do, however, require significant investment to avoid becoming hazardous or to avoid restrictions on the weight or speed of vehicles crossing.

with skating at its center,” Mr. Bonning said, saying the community asked for a place for families to congregate that would “break down barriers that prevent people from community openly.” “Skateboarding is an accessible activity. We wanted to leverage that accessibility,” he added. Julia Mayer with the Carpinteria Skate Foundation said the park would show young people the community cares about their mental health as it will give them an outlet to express their creativity and be themselves — especially during a time when COVID-19 has closed so much over the past few

years. The bid was about 50% over an engineer’s earlier estimate. However, Councilmember Carty said he believed the original estimate to be “way too low.” The foundation so far has raised about $1.1 million through grassroots efforts. And Ms. Mayer vowed to “overturn every cushion on every couch in Carpinteria” to find extra funding if needed. According to a council staff report, the notice to proceed is expected to be issued in April with a construction closeout date estimated for January 2023. email: kschallhorn@newspress. com

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000658 The following person(s) is doing business as: Toyota of Santa Barbara, 5611 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. VAG TSBCA, LLC, 5611 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117; CA This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 1, 2022 /s/ Javier Aldrete, Chief Financial Officer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/14/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/22 CNS-3564664# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Lydia D. Paulson aka Lydia Dayle Paulson Case Number: 22PR00151 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Lydia D. Paulson A Petition for Probate has been filed by Geoffrey A. Paulson in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Geoffrey A. Paulson 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: 05/12/2022 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: Dana F. Longo Address: Fauver, Large, Archbald & Spray, LLP, 820 State Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 966-7000

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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

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 requests that WILLIAM T. 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

On 4/5/22 at 9:00 a.m. the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider contracts between the Department of Social Services and Foundation for California Community College for Pathway Home 2 Project Career Catalyst services. MAR 29 / 2022 -- 58147 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 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 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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LINDA LEARY Case Number: 22PR00061 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LINDA LEARY AND LINDA LEE LEARY A Petition for Probate has been filed by TERRY HOWELL in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that TERRY HOWELL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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: 05/12/2022 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: Stephen E. Penner, Esq., The Law Offices of Stephen E. Penner, PC Address: 1215 De La Vina Street, Suite K, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 965-0085 MAR 29; APR 5, 12 / 2022--58137

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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 MAR 15, 22, 29 / 2022--58089