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‘Stable’ fiscal outlook for Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors begins week of workshops to discuss $1.4 billion budget By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The fiscal outlook for Santa Barbara County is “stable.” That was the message given as the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors began its series of budget workshops Monday. This week the board is holding three budget workshops, which will allow departments to present special issues, allow for public input and provide a summary on departments’ requests,

updates and projects. Final budget decisions are expected to be made in mid-June. On Monday, the board considered departmental budgets for the Health and Human Services as well as General Government & Support Services departments in addition to a budget overview. The county budget for fiscal year 20222023 is estimated to be $1.4 billion. This will be the fourth consecutive year no county departments will need to propose a service level reduction.

According to Monday’s presentation, property, sales and transient occupancy taxes are remaining stable, federal and state pandemic resources are continuing, and money from the American Rescue Plan Act and other one-time funds are helping with infrastructure needs. Total operating revenues have increased 3.6% from the prior fiscal year, and transient occupancy tax revenues grew by 23% for the upcoming fiscal year, according to the presentation. General fund operating revenues increased 1.7%, and sales tax revenues grew 13.6%, the

presentation to the board revealed. Some departments have requested expansions that would total 52.5 FTEs (full-time equivalents) in staffing. The requests total $12.7 million in ongoing funds and $7 million in one-time funding, according to the presentation. The Sheriff’s Office recommended an additional seven FTEs for its co-response expansion, which would cost about $1.3 million in ongoing expenses and five FTEs for its narcotics team for nearly $1.04 million in ongoing expenses. The department also requested an

‘Everything Rises’ premieres Violinist Jennifer Koh, vocalist Davóne Tines to perform new work tonight at UCSB By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Grammy-winning violinist Jennifer Koh and bass-baritone vocalist Davóne Tines are discussing their experiences as minorities in the music world through a musical collaboration that brings history to life. It’s called “Everything Rises.” And its world premiere is at 8 tonight at UCSB Campbell Hall. UCSB Arts & Lectures and the ARCO Collaborative commissioned the work, and a Q&A with the musicians will follow their performance. “ ‘Everything Rises’ is an intensely personal sharing and investigation of the lived experiences of minorities within the classical musical space as contextualized by ancestral histories,” Mr. Tines told the News-Press Monday. “We’re the only two people on stage,” Mr. Tines said. “There’s also electronics from (composer) Ken Ueno and direct recordings of Jenny’s mother and my grandmother. We go in and out of live performances with a documentary-style voiceover.” Ms. Koh’s mother, Gertrude Soonja Lee Koh, discusses her experiences during the Korean War and immigrating to the U.S., and Mr. Tines’ grandmother, Alma Lee Gibbs Tines, talks about discrimination against blacks. “There’s a big mix of media,” Mr. Tines, a black American, said about the show, which features projections and was produced by a team of black and indigenous artists and people of color. Ms. Koh, a Korean-American who grew up in Chicago, recently won a Grammy for best classical instrumental solo for “Alone Together,” She and Mr. Tines collaborated on “Everything Rises” with composer Ken Ueno and

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Above, Davóne Tines rehearses “Everything Rises” at UCSB Campbell Hall, where the world premiere of the work will take place tonight. At left, Jennifer Koh, seen rehearsing “Everything Rises,” recently won a Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for “Alone Together.”

(The Center Square) – A significant majority of Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden’s handling of a range of key issues, new polling indicates. The new CBS News/YouGov poll showed Mr. Biden has an over 60% disapproval rating on several leading issues: crime, immigration, the economy, and inflation. Overall, only 7% of those surveyed said they think things in America are going “very well.” According to the poll, President Biden has a 61% disapproval rating on crime, a 62% disapproval rating on immigration, a 63% disapproval rating on the economy and a 69% disapproval rating on the economy. Mr. Biden has suffered setbacks on all these issues in recent months. Inflation continues to rise at the fastest rate in nearly four decades, according to the latest data. That inflation, along with a significant rise in gas prices, drives up consumer costs for Americans. Republicans have hammered President Biden on these issues, vowing to make big gains in the midterm elections. “From rising prices to rising crime, the American people think Democrats are doing a terrible job on every key issue,” National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Mike Berg said. The poll found that 92% of Americans report feeling the

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The new CBS News/ YouGov poll showed Mr. Biden has an over 60% disapproval rating on several leading issues: crime, immigration, the economy, and inflation. impact of rising prices, with 66% calling it “difficult or a hardship.” The Biden administration also is taking fire for its recent decision to reverse Title 42, a Trump-era immigration policy that allowed border agents to deport illegal immigrants to prevent the spread of COVID-19 into the U.S. Critics blasted the decision, saying it will lead to a surge in illegal immigration. House Republicans launched an inquiry into the decision and what impact it will have, and the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the move will increase the already high levels of illegal immigration. “As a result of the CDC’s termination of its Title 42 public health order, we will likely face an increase in encounters above the current high levels,” CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus said. “There are a significant number of individuals who were unable to access the asylum system for the past two years, and who may decide that now is the time to come.” The CBS poll comes after a separate Rasmussen Reports poll found that 81% of Americans expect crime to be a major issue in the midterms. “Most U.S voters say America’s violent crime problem is getting worse, and overwhelmingly expect the issue to be important in the congressional midterm elections this fall,” the groups said. “The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 61% of Likely U.S. Voters believe the problem of violent crime in America is getting worse. Only 11% think the crime problem is getting better, while 26% think the problem is staying about the same.”

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SB Unified board to hold in-person meeting By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. today regarding a proposal to reopen contract negotiations with the California School Employees Association. The board is returning to in-person meetings at the Administration Office’s Board Room, 720 Santa Barbara St. But the meeting can still be viewed online at youtu.be/ CQybpYwOWu8. Aside from the contract negotiations hearing, the board is expected to hear a regular COVID-19 update report tonight as well. The board has also scheduled a public hearing regarding its social studies curriculum. There is a closed session prior to the open session. The next school board meeting is scheduled for April 26. More on the school board meetings can be found here: www.sbunified.org/board/ meetings.

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LOMPOC — The California Highway Patrol in conjunction with the Lompoc High School will conduct a simulated drunk driving traffic collision Wednesday as part of the Every 15 Minutes program. “We would like to ensure that the public is aware this is a mock emergency incident and that no real emergency actually exists,” the Buellton office of the CHP said in a news release. Every 15 minutes is a two-day program that demonstrates to high school students the impact that drinking and driving has on friends, family and the community. The first day of the program will be highlighted by a simulated traffic collision that will be conducted at the high school, involving an impaired teenage driver and a fatally injured victim. The event includes emergency responses from police, fire, ambulance, coroner and tow truck companies, just as an actual collision would require. The program will conclude with a mock funeral and assembly for students on Thursday. This event is conducted by the California Highway Patrol, the Lompoc School District, Lompoc Police Department, Lompoc Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, American Medical Response and many other community partners, affiliates and volunteers. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and donations by Lompoc businesses and individuals. — Katherine Zehnder

26-year-old arrested for 2020 stabbing LOMPOC — Lompoc police said 26-year-old Ruben Prado has been arrested for allegedly stabbing two individuals in 2020. Officials said officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of North N Street in July 2020 where they found two stabbing victims. Both individuals were hospitalized for potentially lifethreatening injuries but have since recovered. Officials said they tracked Mr. Prado to Santa Maria with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal Service, and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies safely arrested him Monday on suspicion of attempted murder. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn

Officials respond to vegetation fire SANTA BARBARA — Officials responded to a vegetation fire near the Santa Barbara Zoo Monday around 4:15 p.m. The fire appeared to be near Ninos Drive. Additional information about the fire was not immediately available before press time. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn

Painted Cave pile burn this week A prescribed pile burn is scheduled near Painted Cave Road off State Route 154. Conditions permitting, the prescribed burn will take place today through Thursday.

It is planned and coordinated by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department with Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, the San Luis Obispo County APCD, San Joaquin Valley APCD, Ventura County APCD and the California Air Resources Board. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn

Dispatchers to be recognized this week Dispatchers and call takers will be recognized this week as part of National Public Safety Communications Week, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. “Our public safety dispatchers and call takers are an extraordinary group of women and men who answer calls for help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,” Sheriff Bill Brown said. “Answering calls for help from members of the public and dispatching cops, paramedics and firefighters to law enforcement, medical and fire emergencies, many of which are interconnected, requires great levels of dedication to duty, coolness under extreme conditions, technical skills, an outstanding ability to communicate, and large doses of tact, patience, common sense and empathy for the plight of others. We could not do our work without emergency communicators; they make a difference and earn our respect each and every day.” Dispatchers and call takers answer both emergency and non-emergency phone lines, prioritize service calls and dispatch resources. They also provide lifesaving medical instructions to bystanders awaiting first responders. National Public Safety Communications Week is April 10-16. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn

Pioneer Valley Student Council wins Outstanding Leadership Award By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Pioneer Valley High School Student Council recently earned the Outstanding Leadership Program Award from the California Association of Student Leaders. The recognition was announced during the three-day California Association of Student Leaders State Conference at the Ontario Convention Center. PV received the honor for the traditions and activities on its campus during the 2021-2022 school year. Students from throughout the state spent the time discussing and sharing ideas about how to make their schools more involved and inclusive. Students attended workshops that included topics such as finding their communication weaknesses and how to control a busy schedule. Twenty-two Panthers attended. “Being able to accept our school’s OLPA (Outstanding Leadership Program Award) was a heartwarming experience and great honor,” said Kendall Courtright, 2022-2023 PV ASB president-elect. “I was so

happy to see the Pioneer Valley Student Council recognized for the dedication, creativity and kindness we pour into what we do on our campus. CASL’s environment is uplifting and welcoming to all young student leaders, so having the privilege of getting up on that stage in front of delegates from all over California to represent Pioneer Valley was very exciting! “I am thankful for all that our ASB gained from CASL this year, accepting that award for Pioneer Valley was very special to me and for that I am forever grateful,” Kendall said. Other students commented about the conference. “The CASL conference was an amazing opportunity that I am beyond grateful to be able to experience. I loved having the opportunity to meet new amazing people and connect with them. This experience was unforgettable, and I can’t wait for next year’s conference,” said Espi Hurtado, freshman class secretary. “After attending CASL, I realized going back to school after COVID was going to be

difficult as a student leader, and it would be hard to get the foundation that was there before lockdown,” said Gabby Vargas, freshman. “CASL helped me realize issues my school faces, and with the things I learned at CASL, I will apply that knowledge into growth and improvement.” Lisa Walters, Pioneer Valley High School activity director/ student council adviser and the California Association of Directors of Activities Area D coordinator, noted, “I am so proud of the PVHS Student Council! “Through the last two years, it has had its plans canceled or changed at the last minute, and it has always stepped up to make sure that our students have events to help them feel connected to our campus. This year, the council members have worked hard to make new traditions, including all students’ needs in their planning and bringing PVHS back to the supportive and happy place it was before the world stopped. They have won this award, and they so deserve it.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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Santa Barbara County reported 15 new COVID-19 cases and one death Monday. The individual who died was from Santa Maria, between 50-69 years old and had underlying medical conditions. The death was not associated with a congregate-care site, according to the Public Health Department. Of the positive cases, three were in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had two cases. Elsewhere, two cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Four cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. One case was in Isla Vista. One case was in Goleta. One case was in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. One case was in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. Eight patients are recovering in county hospitals. None are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 85,746 cases, of which 226 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 678. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72.3% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 68% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department.

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Westmont track continues march toward GSAC Championships By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

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Westmont men’s and women’s track and field continued their season on Saturday at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational in Claremont. The Warriors did not earn as many NAIA Outdoor National Championship qualifying times as in weeks past, but multiple athletes still posted season bests in numerous events. The qualifying highlight of the meet came on the men’s side in the 1500 meter run. Zola Sokhela, the reigning 1500 outdoor national champion, led all competitors with a time of 3:49.46, which was more than four seconds ahead of the NAIA A-Standard. Coming in a stride behind Sokhela were a pair of Warriors, Jack Vanden Heuvel and Adam King, who earned provisional qualifying times as well. Vanden Heuvel

finished the race in 3:54.94 while King completed the race in 3:55.22. Both the men came in ahead of the NAIA B-Standard of 3:56.50. While the three qualifying times in the men’s 1500 were the only qualifying times for Westmont on Saturday, a handful of Warriors still posted notable marks in several events. On top of competing in the 1500, Sokhela competed in the 400 meter dash as well, posting a time of 48.83. While Sokhela posted the third-best time in the event, he unfortunately missed both the A and BStandard in the race (48.26, 48.85). King and Vanden Heuvel ran impressive races as well in the 800 meter run, posting times of 1:54.11 and 1:55.47, respectively. However, both men fell short of the provisional standard of 1:53.80. In King’s race, the redshirt sophomore ran a new

personal best and won his section of the race. On the women’s side, Lily Sween was the lone Warrior to finish ahead of all competitors in an individual event, as she earned a mark of 5.59m (18-4.25) in the long jump. While Sween fell short of the provisional mark of 5.65m, her season-best jump placed her as fifth on the list of top10 Westmont Women’s track athletes in the event. Elsewhere for the Warriors, multiple athletes set new personal-bests as the day came to a close. In the women’s pole vault, Moriah Chiang cleared 3.13m (10-3.25) for the first time in her career. For the men, Ethan Heo set a new personal record in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 16.33, and Matthew Williams did the same in the 800 with a time of 2:01.69. Also for the men, Damien Ureste ran a

personal best time of 10:17.48 in the 3000 meter steeplechase, and Ryan Hooten cleared 4.45m (14-7.25) in the pole vault for the first time in his career. Lastly, Landon Torres ran a season-best time of 18:46.60 on the women’s 5000 meter run. The Warriors will now turn their attention to Friday, when the clubs will split up and compete at both the Easter Open (Santa Barbara City College) and Bryan Clay Invitational (Azusa Pacific). Most notably on the horizon, Westmont will once again host the GSAC Championships beginning on April 28 in Santa Barbara. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

Guzman is new Pioneer Valley Critics: Biden rewrite of Trump-era rule will raise energy prices, hamper development basketball coach By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

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Marcus Guzman was recently selected as the new varsity head coach for men’s basketball at Pioneer Valley High School in Santa Maria Guzman has more than 20 years of experience coaching at the high school level. Currently he is a Panther special education teacher. He has also worked as an Instructional assistant in the Special Education Department. “I am grateful for the opportunity to coach our men’s varsity program at Pioneer Valley,’’ Guzman said. “I am looking forward to meeting the players in the program and begin working for the upcoming season.” He started coaching during the 2001-2002 season in the Righetti High School women’s program under Head Coach Harold Olivera and continued there through the 2004-2005 season. In 2005, Guzman began coaching at Pioneer Valley in the women’s program under David Amido as the head junior varsity women’s coach. He has coached in both the men’s and women’s basketball programs at Pioneer Valley, most recently as the head women’s JV coach under Coach Mike Bloodworth. He is also currently the head men’s and women’s golf coach at Pioneer Valley and has coached other sports such as cross country, men’s tennis, softball, track and field. “We look forward to Coach Guzman and his vision for the PVHS men’s basketball team,’’ said Anthony Morales, Panther director of athletics. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

Marcus Guzman has more than 20 years of experience coaching at the high school level. Currently he is a Panther special education teacher.

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily reinstated an environmental regulation that expedites pipeline development that had been tossed out by a lower court. President Joe Biden is now expected to rewrite the rule, but critics say that will nix a chance to address rising energy costs. The court ruled 5-4 in Louisiana v. American Rivers to temporarily allow the rule, which limits the degree to which states can block energy development projects like pipelines via the Clean Water Act. President Donald Trump enacted the rule, but U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup overturned it in October. The Supreme Court ruling overturns that judge’s ruling, but the Biden administration is expected to change the rule through the regulatory process rather than through the courts. The Biden administration is developing a replacement rule, but it is not expected to be finalized this year. Critics say that is bad

news for energy prices, which have soared in recent months. “The Supreme Court’s decision brings back the Trump administration’s Section 401 rule that helps to prevent states from blocking projects for whatever reason they desire,” said Daren Bakst, an energy expert at the Heritage Foundation. “Under the Clean Water Act, states can ensure that state water quality won’t be harmed by federally permitted activities. But some states have abused the law to block critical projects for reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with water quality, from traffic noise to climate change.” Mr. Bakst argued that expediting domestic oil production will bring relief to Americans struggling with high gas prices. “The Section 401 rule, if left untouched, would help get projects going again, including energy projects,” Mr. Bakst said. “As gas prices skyrocket, this rule would help to rein in the pain being felt by Americans at the pump, with the short-term benefit primarily coming from the important message the rule

Reports: As inflation rose in 2021, so did Americans’ credit card debt By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – As inflation rose last year to a 40-year high, Americans’ credit card debt also soared, according to analyses published by the personal-finance website WalletHub. In its Credit Card Debt study, WalletHub found that consumers racked up $87.3 billion in new debt in 2021. During the fourth quarter of 2021, debt increased by $74.1 billion, the largest increase ever reported, WalletHub notes. It was also a 63% larger increase than the post-Great Recession average for a fourth quarter. By the end of 2021, the average household credit card balance was $8,590. “That’s $2,642 below WalletHub’s projected breaking point,” the report states. By the beginning of 2022, nearly 47% of consumers’ credit card spending habits were back to prepandemic levels, the analysis found. According to WalletHub’s quarterly credit card survey, 33 million Americans say they’ll have more credit card debt by the end of 2022. However, 37% say they’d be willing to do anything to be debt-free, according to the report. In its Fed Rate Hike report, WalletHub found that the Federal Reserve’s 0.25% interest rate

increase on March 16 will cost those with credit card debt roughly $1.6 billion in extra finance charges during 2022. Approximately 88% of those surveyed said they’re concerned about inflation; 55% said the fed rate hike is bad for their personal finances, according to another Wallethub survey on interest rates. “People are having trouble making ends meet as is, and they know rising rates will only increase the cost of their debt,” Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst, said in a statement accompanying the survey findings. “Every 25 basis points the Fed increases its target rate will cost people with credit card debt approximately $1.6 billion annually.” One key area where consumers can expect to pay more because of inflation and increased interest rates is in the average APR on a 48-month new car loan. WalletHub expects this to increase by roughly 16 basis points in the months following the Fed’s recent rate hike. By comparison, it notes, the average APR on a 48month new car loan rose from 4% in November 2015 to 5.5% in February 2019. “That’s a 150basis point increase in a period characterized by 225 basis points in Fed rate hikes,” it points out. Please see DEBT on A4

Departments concerned about staffing attraction, retention BUDGET

Continued from Page A1 requested two deputy district attorneys to help with court backlogs, which would cost about $313,000 in one-time costs and a cybercrimes unit investigator totaling $182,000 in ongoing expenses. The Community Services Department requested two Housing and Community Development accountants to assist with COVID-19 rental assistance accounting totaling $240,000 in ongoing expenses. Many department

representatives who presented Monday expressed concerns about staffing attraction and retention. Today, the Board of Supervisors will review the public safety budget. Under its umbrella are the sheriff’s, district attorney’s, probation, public defender’s and fire departments. The board will also be presented with budgets for Agriculture, Weights and Measures; Planning and Development; Community Services; and Public Works departments. Additionally today, the board will hold public comment on maintenance and unfunded

capital projects. Thursday’s budget review will tackle the County Counsel, Board of Supervisors, County Executive Office and general county programs and fund balances. Public comment will be heard Thursday on digital transformation updates and ARPA funding. The budget workshops can be attended in-person at the County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, or online at www.countyofsb.org/ceo/ csbtv/livestream.sbc or at www. youtube.com/user/CSBTV20. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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“By nonetheless granting relief, the Court goes astray,” Justice Kagan wrote. “It provides a stay pending appeal, and thus signals its view of the merits, even though the applicants have failed to make the irreparable harm showing we have traditionally required.”

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California K-12 enrollment drops by 110,000 students By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

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Davóne Tines and Jennifer Koh have brought their experiences as minorities in the music world to “Everything Rises,” premiering tonight at UCSB Campbell Hall.

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dramaturg Kee-Yoo Nahm. The production is directed by Alexander Gedeon. “The lyrics are an amalgamation of things,” Mr. Tines said. “A lot of the material is taken from conversations that Jenny and I have had with each other and with Ken and Kee-Yoo,

and hours of Zoom meetings that were recorded. Everything that is said in the piece is generated by Jenny and myself. “We set out to talk about our convergent realities as musicians of color within the classical music space, which is predominantly a white space with white institutions,” Mr. Tines, a Portsmith, Va., native, said. “I think the show is about beginning to uncover the immensity of

challenges that exist for minority people in predominantly white spaces.” Mr. Tines described the music as “extremely kaleidoscopic. “We move through all sorts of styles and aesthetics, from classical to more contemporary,” Mr. Tines said. He said he and Ms. Koh aren’t currently planning to record “Everything Rises,” but added

that could change. Tickets for tonight’s concert cost $35 for general admission. To purchase, go to artsandlectures. ucsb.edu. The show is free for UCSB students with ID. The concert is being presented in association with the UCSB Department of Music and the UCSB Multicultural Center. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A3 “The average APR among credit card accounts accruing finance charges is already over 16%, which is significantly higher than the rates charged for secured debt like mortgages and auto loans,” Ms. Gonzalez said. “With credit card rates set to rise after the Federal Reserve takes action, people will see the cost of their credit card debt

increase.” Despite the record-high debt of Americans, roughly 25% surveyed said it was difficult to get into credit card debt during COVID19 lockdowns for several reasons. Federal stimulus checks padded Americans’ bank accounts, restrictions and safety concerns led to more staycations and less eating out, and daily commuting costs went to nearly zero, according to the survey results. However, that’s changed now that aspects of society have opened back up. Americans “have

been piling on new debt at increased rates lately,” Ms. Gonzalez said. In addition to the $87 billion in new debt Americans added in 2021, WalletHub estimates an increase of more than $100 billion in 2022. To help consumers with credit card debt and managing their finances, WalletHub posted a list of tips online. They include creating a budget and sticking to it, building an emergency fund and taking actions to improve credit.

(The Center Square) – California’s K-12 enrollment has fallen for the fifth consecutive year, dropping by more than 110,000 students in the 2021-2022 school year, according to new data released by the state on Monday. California’s enrollment stands at 5,892,240 students, a 1.8% decrease from the previous school year. Enrollment officially dropped below 6 million students for the first time since the start of the century, CalMatters reported. Since the pandemic began, California has seen its enrollment numbers fall by more than 270,000 students. During the 2020-2021 school year, California saw a 2.6% enrollment decrease, a loss of more than 160,000 students, according to the California Department of Education. Though California has seen enrollment numbers trending downward since 2014-2015, officials said that COVID-19 disruptions are playing a role in the latest drops. During the first year of the pandemic, many California schools were closed and transitioned to distance learning. The latest data shows that kindergarten enrollment has increased over the past year but lags far behind pre-pandemic totals. In fall 2020, the state saw a drop of more than 60,800 kindergarten students, and during this school year, only gained around 7,700. The latest data also showed drops in charter school enrollment by about 12,600

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Longtime Santa Barbara resident Judy Elizabeth Lewis passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022 surrounded by her family. Judy was born in Santa Ana, CA and raised in the Anaheim area. Judy met Warren Lewis and they were married on September 26,1961. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year. Judy and Warren visited Santa Barbara and decided it was a great area to raise their three sons, David, Richard, and Bill. The family moved and called Goleta their home in 1969. In the 1970s, the Lewis family were active members of the United University Methodist Church in Isla Vista. There Judy volunteered to help with the Sunday school program. Judy along with other members worked to form the Isla Vista Youth Project which continues to this day. Judy went on to attend Santa Barbara City College and received her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and Fine Arts. Judy and Warren opened their home and hosted many foreign exchange students and YLVLWLQJ SURIHVVRUV UHSUHVHQWLQJ ÀIWHHQ GLIIHUHQW FRXQWULHV <RX FRXOG ÀQG -XG\ SDLQWLQJ RQ WKH ZHHNHQGV ZKHUH VKH VROG KHU ZDWHUFRORU SDLQWLQJV RI ÁRZHUV ORFDO ODQGVFDSHV DQG ORFDO EHDFK VFHQHV -XG\ ZDV D PHPEHU RI WKH 6DQWD Barbara Arts and Crafts show on Cabrillo Blvd for forty years. Judy retired October 11,2018 from showing her art work. For more than ten years Judy was a dedicated employee of Robinsons May Department store and retired from Macy’s. Judy will be remembered for her smile and love of everyone she met and her awesome hugs. Judy is survived by her husband Warren, her younger brother Bud Tinker, son David and wife Esther, son Richard and wife Bernadette, son Bill. Her grandchildren Kevin and wife Elizabeth, Emmanuelle, Diego, Eddie, Julia and great-granddaughter Penelope along with many nieces and nephews. Judy is preceded in death by her brother Skip Tinker. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Welch-RyderHaider Funeral Chapel, 450 Ward Drive in Santa Barbara. (Chapel is not the downtown location). Gravesite ceremony immediately following at Goleta Cemetery at 44 San Antonio Rd in Santa Barbara. Reception to follow at Tucker’s Grove Park, Area 3. Magic Penny - song by Malvina Reynolds Love is something if you give it away Give it away, give it away Love is something if you give it away You end up having more. It’s just like a magic penny, Hold it tight and you won’t have any, Lend it, spend it, and you’ll have so many, 7KH\·OO UROO DOO RYHU WKH ÁRRU For love is something if you give it away Give it away, give it away, Love is something if you give it away, You end up having more. The song Magic Penny was sung by Judy with many children throughout her life. ,Q OLHX RI ÁRZHUV WKH IDPLO\ UHTXHVWV WKDW GRQDWLRQV EH PDGH WR FKDULWLHV RI \RXU choice.

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Wind northwest 12-25 knots today. Waves 8-12 feet with a west-northwest swell 8-12 feet at 7 seconds. Visibility clear.

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students. The drop marks the first time charter school enrollment saw year-to-year enrollment declines in two decades, EdSource reported. Enrollment declines on top of a reported rise in absenteeism during the pandemic could leave schools feeling the impact on their funding allocations. Schools receive funding from the state based on average daily attendance, determined by enrollment and reduced by the number of absences. In the event of a significant drop in annual average daily attendance – as many schools saw during the pandemic – local education agencies face funding losses related to enrollment. Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers have floated proposals to address funding for schools facing enrollment and absentee challenges amidst the pandemic. Within his budget proposal, the governor has included a measure that would allow schools to use the greater of their current year, prior year, or the average of the previous three years to calculate next year’s funding. Additionally, Sen. Anthony Portantino, D-La Cañada Flintridge, has introduced legislation that would base supplemental school funding on daily average student enrollment numbers instead of attendance. Under the bill, schools would be required to use 30% of their supplemental education to address “chronic absenteeism” – when a student misses at least 15 days of school in a year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The bill will be heard in committee on April 20.

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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 89,117 acre-ft. Elevation 709.95 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 26.8 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 12.3 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -110 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Operation Recognition

Santa Barbara County presents special diplomas to veterans

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amilies and friends cheered as the Santa Barbara County Education Office honored six veterans with retroactive high school diplomas. The diplomas were presented at a special graduation ceremony Thursday at SBCEO’s office in Santa Barbara. More than 200 people attended the ceremony, where Dr. Susan Salcido, the county superintendent of schools, and the Santa Barbara County Board of Education presented diplomas for six veterans. Diplomas are presented retroactively to veterans whose education was interrupted by their service during World War II, the Korean War or the Veteran War or internment in a relocation camp during World War II. Veteran Guadalupe Lopez received a diploma at the ceremony and addressed the audience. “Some of the men that I served with were either killed or wounded, and it’s been tough just thinking about it and wondering if they made or if they didn’t make it,” Mr. Lopez said. “That goes into my mind periodically, and I wish there was a way I could find some of my buddies.” Mr. Lopez, who is a longtime resident of Santa Barbara where he ran a successful roofing company, was raised in Santa Maria and would have graduated from Santa Maria High School. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army and served two tours in Vietnam. He later served as a chaplain with the Santa Barbara Police Department and as the associate pastor of Agua Vida Church in Santa Barbara. He currently serves as chaplain of the MidCoast Veterans Alliance. Another diploma was announced for Clark Hoyt, who didn’t attend the ceremony. Four of the diplomas were awarded posthumously and were received by family members on behalf of their deceased father or grandfather. Those diplomas were awarded for Marcos Ramirez Carrillo (represented by his daughters Molly CarrilloWalker and Julia Cory), Jesus Torres Jr. (represented by his daughter, Ana Torres), Shukichi Hokedo (represented by his son, Paul Hokedo) and Modesto T. Cardenas (represented by his granddaughter Destiny Trigueros). Mr. Cardenas died in 2008. In a video tribute, his daughter said, “He would be so thrilled to know that he was going to get his high school diploma because he really wanted that. He never gave up. He kept always trying to better himself. He never gave up on learning.” Dr. Salcido praised the veterans during her address to the audience. “After the tremendous service you’ve given, and the sacrifices you’ve made, it is now our moment to provide a tangible acknowledgment of our gratitude in your honor, and in honor of your legacies,” she said. “To those of you who are here on behalf of a veteran who is no longer with us, we are so deeply grateful that you have chosen to be part of this milestone occasion in tribute to your loved one. “Today, we are recognizing individuals who have served our country and then went on to serve their communities,” Dr. Salcido said. “Their life’s work reflects the very attributes represented by a high school diploma. That’s why it is essential that we acknowledge their achievements and hear and remember their stories, which have impacted us all.” Special comments were delivered by a guest speaker, Dr. Roger Welt, a Vietnam veteran and retired Allan Hancock College vice president of student affairs. Dr. Welt served as a Vietnam War combat correspondent and went on to receive three Bronze Star medals, an Army commendation medal and a combat infantryman badge. In addition to families

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Guadalupe Lopez, right, shakes hands with Dr. Susan Salcido, the Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools, after receiving his retroactive high school diploma during the Operation Recognition graduation ceremony at the Santa Barbara County Education Office.

At left, framed photos of veterans receiving retroactive high school diplomas are shown at the ceremony. At right, Dr. Roger Welt, a U.S. Army sergeant who served in the Vietnam War, gives special remarks during the graduation ceremony.

and friends, those attending Thursday’s ceremony included countywide school leaders, public and law enforcement officials, veterans’ groups, and representatives from the Vandenberg Space Force Base,

led by Col. Christopher Sheffield. Others attending included former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell, former Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Bill Cirone, Sheriff Bill Brown, Deputy

District Attorney John Savrnoch, and Santa Barbara County Supervisors Das Williams, Joan Hartmann and Steve Lavagnino. The event included the UCSB ROTC Color Guard, the La Colina Junior High School Jazz Band, the

Santa Barbara Bagpipe and Drum Corps, the Adelfos Ensemble, and San Marcos High School sophomore saxophonist, Eliel Pozos Martinez. This is the second year that SBCEO has organized the

Operation Recognition program and graduation ceremony. To date, SBCEO has awarded 13 veterans from our county with retroactive high school diplomas. email: kzehnder@newspress.com At far left, holding diplomas are from left, Destiny Trigueros, representing her grandfather Modesto T. Cardenas; Paul Hokedo, representing his father Shukichi Hokedo; veteran Guadalupe Lopez; Ana Torres, representing her father Jesus Torres Jr.; and Julia Cory and Molly CarrilloWalker, representing their father, Marcos Ramirez Carrillo. At left, Guadalupe Lopez, left, receives help with placing his tassel back onto his cap from Destiny Trigueros, who received a posthumous, retroactive high school diploma on behalf of her grandfather Modesto T. Cardenas.

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here are two different kinds of acceptance, and both are important in a romantic relationship. (They will also serve you well in other areas of your life). The first kind of acceptance is understanding and taking things for what they are: appreciating situations for surface value. An example of this could mean accepting that your partner tends to run 15 minutes late. By accepting this as a fundamental aspect of who your partner is, you’ll find yourself feeling less frustrated by him or her being late when it happens. Accepting our partners for who they are can make all the difference when it comes to resolving issues and solving problems. Perhaps your mate is the type who needs to think for a little while before he or she makes a decision. By accepting this fact, you will avoid endless hours of

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frustration waiting for your loved one to make up his or her mind. You understand that you just need to give your mate a little space to process the thoughts and feelings. Accepting the way things are in your relationship is not the same as giving up your desire to make things better. Depending on the reasons why, and how the changes manifest, perhaps the most positive way to deal with difficult issues is to develop the habit of acceptance. Acceptance is a tool that can help in almost any situation. The other type of acceptance is the kind that catalyzes change. It has been said that acceptance is the answer to all of our problems. By accepting where we are, we have a starting place to make changes, an understanding of who we (as well as our partners) are

and a sense of where we truly want to be. Sometimes making a list of what is going on for you and how you would like it to change can be very helpful, and even more so if your partner does the same exercise. And it’s so simple. When you see or experience something in your relationship that doesn’t work for you, you should accept the fact that you need to make some adjustments. Even if the situation you are currently in is undesirable, accepting it is the first step toward changing it. Until you are ready to admit that you need to make some changes, you won’t. If you and your partner agree that you are not making as much money as you’d like, you may have to accept this as something that you cannot change, at least not overnight. But through first

recognizing this, you then may be able to work as a team to identify some areas where you can cut back on your spending. This approach can be applied to a variety of similar situations. Remember that acceptance is different from giving up. When our partners feel that we are letting things go, they will begin to do the same or perhaps withdraw, and neither works. Discuss what’s the best thing for both of you, and put some energy into your next steps as a couple. 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.

‘Industrial Age Trilogy” author to speak in Santa Paula

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SANTA PAULA — P. L. Tavormina will speak about her book, “Industrial Age Trilogy,” from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. May 21 at Bank of Books, 820 E. Main St. in Santa Paula. The “Industrial Age” trilogy takes place on a distant world colonized by Earth’s genetically enhanced descendants. The series opens with “Aerovoyant,” which follows a young woman who sees carbon dioxide emissions.

Her family has hidden her away because the fossil fuel industry wants her dead for her ability. In “Telomeric,” this woman’s friend, a man whose DNA records Earth’s collapse, fights to steer their world onto sustainable energies to provide a future for his wife and young son. The final installment, “Luminescent,” will conclude the trilogy on a hopeful note, to mirror how readers would wish their own current challenges

might resolve. By writing fiction, Ms. Tavormina brings solid science firmly into the human tradition of “story,” according to a news release. She’s loved science and nature throughout her life, working with animals as a child, then earning her doctorate in genetics. As an adult, she’s contributed to everything from the human genome project, to environmental studies of fossil fuel disasters, to

teaching at local universities. In her spare time, she volunteers with local climate organizations. The first book in her trilogy, “Aerovoyant,” debuted in 2019. The second, “Telomeric,” released in 2021, and the conclusion, “Luminescent,” is slated for release in 2024. For more information, call 805420-1050. — Marilyn McMahon

Sermons to honor Earth Day

SANTA BARBARA — Under the coordination of the ECOFaith interdenominational organization, several Santa Barbara congregations and faith leaders will address the issue of creation care later this month in honor of Earth Day.

More than 15 congregations have committed to the first interfaith Earth Day initiative. “All faith traditions call upon their members to be good stewards of the land we are blessed to inherit,” ECOFaith Chair Ivor John said in a news release.

“The message they all convey is that nature must be held in awe, and humankind has a sacred responsibility to care for the Earth and the diversity of all living things. With global warming and environmental degradation doing greater and greater harm each year,

it’s more important than ever that we spread the word from pulpits across the community, calling for greater appreciation of the beauty around us, and greater awareness of how vulnerable it all is right now.” — Katherine Zehnder

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ soars at box office By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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“Sonic the Hedgehog” proved to be more powerful than a vampire, knocking “Morbius” off its No. 1 spot in the box office. The movie based on the video game grossed a whopping $71 million in North American receipts. “Morbius,” the Marvel movie that stars Jared Leto as a physician who turns himself into a vampire, fell to second place on its second weekend with $10.2 million. And “The Lost City” slid to the third-place spot on its third weekend, to the tune of a $9.2 million gross. Despite its high-speed police chase, “Ambulance” got a somewhat slow start at the box office on its first weekend. It placed fourth, grossing $8.7 million. “The Batman,” starring Robert

Pattinson as the hero, fell to the No. 5 spot with $6.55 million. “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” starring Michelle Yoeh in a comedy/drama incorporating a multiverse, rose to sixth place from the previous weekend’s No. 9 spot. It grossed $6.06 million. “Uncharted,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland in the search for treasure, placed seventh with $2.65 million. Another film starring Mr. Holland, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” remained in the top 10 nearly four months after its release. The movie placed eighth with $625,000. A re-release of the 1997 biopic “Selena,” starring Jennifer Lopez as the iconic singer, opened in the box office in ninth place with $402,280. The animated sequel “Sing 2” placed 10th with $220,000. email: dmason@newspress.com

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“Ambulance” is a high-speed police chase through the heart of Los Angeles, complete with what you’d expect: intense music, dramatic cinematography and nonstop action. But the brilliance of the movie, directed by Michael Bay of the “Transformers’ franchise, is it slows down just enough to dive fully into complex characters. The dialogue, story and acting are strong enough to build a strong emotional bond with the audience and make viewers care about the characters and their story. In fact, at a theater screening this weekend, some people applauded when the end credits rolled. This writer knew “Ambulance” was on the right track from the start when it established the characters before jumping into a bank robbery. Then the film turns into an armed clash with the police, the theft of an ambulance as an escape vehicle and a chase complete with police cars and helicopters. But even with all the action (and this film may be too violent for some viewers), “Ambulance” takes the time to

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Will and Danny Sharp (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, left, and Jake Gyllenhall) are brothers robbing a bank in “Ambulance.”

give personal background on the characters. The result is a movie that feels very real. “Ambulance” stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as veteran Will Sharp, who is struggling to find a way to pay his wife Amy’s medical bills. (Amy is played with simple but straightforward effectiveness by Moses Ingram.) Insurance won’t help them, and in desperation, Will turns to his brother, Danny

Sharp (Jake Gyllenhaal). Will was adopted by Danny’s father, a thief. Will has worked hard to be a good man, but Danny took a different road, becoming a thief like their dad. Will asks Danny for the money, and Danny is willing to help him, if Will helps Danny and his crew rob $32 million from a downtown Los Angeles bank. Nothing can go wrong,

supposedly; Danny has a plan. And Danny assures Will they won’t have to fire all the big guns they’re bringing. But of course, something goes wrong. In fact, everything goes wrong, and the robbery becomes a violent clash with police. In the midst of the confusion, Danny and Will escape by stealing an ambulance, and in the back is paramedic Cam Thompson (Elza Gonzalez), trying to save the life of injured police Officer Zach (Jackson White). The robbers race from the police, but Danny, who sincerely doesn’t want to see the cop die, does what he can to help Cam while he drives wildly through Los Angeles. The movie soars, thanks to the writing, direction and the compelling performances by Mr. Abdul-Mateen, Mr. Gyllenhaal and Ms. Rodriguez. Also standing out are Garret Dillahunt as police Capt. Monroe and Keir O’Donnell as FBI agent Anson Clark. The only flaw in “Ambulance” is that at times the movie is going so fast that it flies past some opportunities for suspense. But overall, “Ambulance” is a ride worth taking. email: dmason@newspress.com

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LIBRA — You should make an effort to be patient and tolerant, especially at the office, even though you might not feel like it, Libra. You’ll likely take a lot of deep breaths as projects get delayed and meetings drag on. There isn’t much you can do about it. Stay focused and trust that everything will be resolved by day’s end. In the meantime, don’t step on anyone’s toes. SCORPIO — Your mind is like a sponge today, Scorpio, eager to absorb all sorts of information. Take care that the information you’re absorbing is accurate. There’s a high likelihood that the fascinating news you hear is mostly a mix of fantasy and fiction. Go to the source and get the facts before acting on this information. If necessary, do your own research online or in the library. SAGITTARIUS — If you aren’t careful, there’s a strong possibility that you’ll overindulge today, Sagittarius. Your career frustrations may manifest in the form of overeating, excess drinking, or reckless spending. These are just symptoms masking the real problem. If you can take some time to meditate, you’ll calm your nerves and reveal the root of your frustration. CAPRICORN — You’re too hard on yourself, Capricorn. If things haven’t gone exactly as planned over the last few days, there’s no sense in berating yourself over it. As long as you did the best that you could, what’s the problem? It’s likely you’ve experienced a delay and not a cancellation. AQUARIUS — Boy, your life seems seriously out of balance, doesn’t it, Aquarius? Today provides an opportunity to rethink what is truly important. Consider exercise as one way to improve your health and manage your stress level. Once you get started with a healthy regimen, you’ll see how it helps you gain perspective. PISCES — You like to feel needed, Pisces, but today you might throw up your hands and say, “Enough!” You’ve given so much of yourself for so long that friends and loved ones tend to think of your largesse as a right rather than a privilege. Today, remind them of their error. Take a day off from indentured servitude. Go to a fancy restaurant and enjoy being waited on.

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ARIES — You could be overwhelmed with information today, Aries, as you receive more phone calls and email messages than you can possibly answer. Be clear about your priorities and stick with them. Otherwise, you’re likely to spend the day being batted around the court like a tennis ball. TAURUS — Your mind is like a sponge today, Taurus, eager to absorb all sorts of information. Take care that the information you’re absorbing is accurate. There’s a high likelihood that the fascinating news you hear is mostly a mix of fantasy and fiction. Go to the source and get the facts before acting on this information. GEMINI — If you aren’t careful, there’s a strong possibility that you’ll overindulge today, Gemini. Your career frustrations may manifest in the form of overeating, excess drinking, or reckless spending. These are just symptoms masking the real problem. If you can take some time to meditate, you’ll calm your nerves and reveal the root of your frustration. CANCER — You’re too hard on yourself, Cancer. If things haven’t gone exactly as planned over the last few days, there’s no sense in berating yourself over it. As long as you did the best that you could, what’s the problem? It’s likely you’ve experienced a delay and not a cancellation. All signs indicate that your goals will come to fruition even though it might take longer than you’d anticipated. LEO — You’re especially intuitive today, Leo. If this is a fairly new occurrence for you, you could be at a loss as to how to make the most of this gift. Only you can know for sure, but one suggestion is to reflect on changes that you’d like to make at work. Pitch them to your boss. With today’s keen insight, you’ll almost be able to read his or her mind and anticipate any objections. VIRGO — Today’s planetary aspects indicate that this is likely to be a day of excess, Virgo, some of it good, some of it not so good. Take care not to overindulge in food and drink. You could be merely acting out your stress with such behavior. You’d be better served to meditate and get to the root of the problem.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000634 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: PIZZA SHACK, 3521 NUMANCIA ST, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: FRYAN, INC: 3485 FOXEN CYN RD, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. STATE OF INC.: CA. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: MORRELL’S FARM FRESH DINING. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/30/2022 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 08, 2001. 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) APR 5, 12, 19, 26 / 2022--58177 PETITION OF: ANDREA ESTRADA FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV00912 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ANDREA ESTRADA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ANDREA ESTRADA to Proposed name: ANDREA WEIR THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 18, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 03/18/2022 Name: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. APR 5, 12, 19, 26 / 2022--58180 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 MAR 29; APR 5, 12 / 2022--58132

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

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DÉMANDADO): Madison Nicholas and Does 1 through 20 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Brianna Franklin NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remissión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso:) 19CV01607 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93121 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Joshua A. Burt (SBN 222302) 8133 Medford Street Ventura, CA 93004 (805) 766-0575 DATE: (Fecha) 3/26/2019 Clerk (Secretario), by /s/ Narzralli Baksh, Deputy (Adjunto) APR 5, 12, 19, 26 / 2022 -- 58185

GOLETA CEMETERY DISTRICT NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS Entry Road Improvements Project Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the Goleta Cemetery District at the District Office, 44 South San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, April 21, 2022, for the Entry Road Improvements Project. Bids will be publicly opened after said time. The Plans, Specifications and Proposal Forms for this project are filed in the District office and are by reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents are available at Tri-Co Reprographics www.tricoblue.com, 720 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 and at various Plan Rooms. For information concerning bidding documents, call Pete Silvia at (805) 308-9185. This project includes providing all labor, materials, and equipment for the construction of entry road improvements. The project includes demolition and disposal of AC pavement, curb, curb & gutter, sidewalk, concrete slab, and one large diameter Melaleuca tree. Installation of new curbs, gutters, sidewalk, AC pavement, etc. for update to the cemetery main entrance; realignment of onsite main entry road; upgrades to ADA path of travel; drainage facilities including underground retention chamber; storm drainage improvements along the west property line; façade improvements to the district office including adding a patio & porch covers; removal of utility pole and related undergrounding; associated landscape improvements; and ancillary work as specified and as shown on the Drawings. Each proposal must be submitted on the proposal form furnished with said documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the amount of not less than 10% of the amount bid, payable to the Goleta Cemetery District, and guaranteeing that the bidder will enter into a Contract in accordance with the terms of the bidding documents if award is made. The bid guarantee shall be in one of the following forms: a bid bond written by a satisfactory corporate surety, a cashier’s check drawn by a National Bank, a check certified by a National Bank or cash. The power-ofattorney for the bonding company’s agent should be on file with the Santa Barbara County Clerk. Said check or bond amount shall be paid to said District, as liquidated damages, in the event the bidder depositing same does not, within fifteen (15) days after written notice from District that the Contract has been awarded to the Bidder: 1) enter into a Contract with the District, and 2) furnish all required insurance documents, a bond of faithful performance and a payment bond as described in the Specifications. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date of opening the bids, within which time an award may be made. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding. Bids are required for the entire work, and the work will be let under a single contract. The Contractor shall possess a valid State of California Class A, General Architect/Engineering Contractor’s License or California Class B, General Building Contractor’s License at the time of bidding and at the time of signing the Agreement for the work. The Contractor shall provide certification of license and expiration date on the proposal form. Contractors and subcontractors who bid or work on public works projects must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. [Labor Code Sections 1725.5, 1771.1] Note: This registration with the Department is separate and apart from the Contractors State Licensing process. The Contractor will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract price. Pursuant to the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Department of Industrial Regulations of the State has ascertained and determined the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft, classification or type of workers needed in the execution of Contracts under the jurisdiction of the Goleta Cemetery District. The schedule of said rates is on file at the District’s office, and is hereby incorporated and made a part thereof the same as though fully set forth herein. The schedule of said rates is available on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/PWD/ Southern.html. The Contractor shall post a copy of said document at the job site. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall pay not less than the therein specified prevailing rate of per diem wages to all workers employed in the execution of the Contract. The Contractor shall be fully responsible of compliance with Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of registered apprentices. The project is subject to prevailing wage compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to any amount withheld by the District to insure the Contractor’s performance under the Contract shall be deposited with the District, or with a State or Federally-chartered bank as an escrow agent, pursuant to the District’s then existing rules or policies providing for the implementation of the Public Contract Code, Section 22300, legal obligation of District to provide for such arrangements with respect to withheld Contract funds.

By:

/s/___________________ Rick Bower, District Manager Goleta Cemetery District

Date: March 29, 2022 APR 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 / 2022 -- 58198

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000735 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SON OF THE CARPET GUY, 1325 DOVER RD., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: IAN A SENDRAK: 1325 DOVER RD., 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 03/21/2022 by E24, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 21, 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) APR 5, 12, 19, 26 / 2022--58152 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 MAR 29; APR 5, 12, 19 / 2022 -- 58135

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000774 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LA REMUDA LEATHERWORKS, 448 STANSBURY DR., SANTA MARIA, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: EMILY BUTNER: 448 STANSBURY DR., SANTA MARIA, CA 93455. 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 03/23/2022 by E35, 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) APR 5, 12, 19, 26 / 2022--58153 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000660 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MEXIMIX CUISINE, 601 E MONTECITO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: DIANA CANALES REYES: 428 CORONEL ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. 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 03/14/2022 by E20, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Feb 16, 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) APR 12, 19, 26; MAY 3 / 2022--58197 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000824 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: HUDSON INSTITUTE OF COACHING, 921 DE LA VINA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: THE HUDSON INSTITUTE OF SANTA BARBARA: 921 DE LA VINA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. 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 03/30/2022 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar15, 2017. 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) APR 5, 12, 19, 26 / 2022--58176 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

Federal appeals court in Louisiana reverses Texas decision on federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate By VICTOR SKINNER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — A federal appeals court in New Orleans has reversed a lower court ruling that blocked an executive order from President Joe Biden requiring all federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. A three-judge panel with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to reverse a federal court ruling in Texas in January that imposed a nationwide injunction against the vaccine requirement for federal employees. The appeals court found on Thursday that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Brown did not have jurisdiction in the case because the federal employees who sued over the requirement could pursue remedies through the Merit Systems Protection Board, created by Congress through the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) to operate as an internal court system for federal agencies. The majority also found “the plaintiffs’ claim for preliminary injunction relief fails because they have not shown a substantial likelihood of success on the merits.” “We do not reach the parties’ arguments regarding the other requirements for a preliminary injunction,” Judge Carl E. Stewart wrote for the majority. The appeals court ruling came about two months after a different panel on the same appeals court refused to lift the injunction. Judge Brown issued his ruling in January just as federal agencies were preparing disciplinary action against employees who failed to comply with the vaccine mandate. President Biden issued the executive order on September 9, 2021 and gave employees until November 22, 2021 to comply or apply for an exemption, though

the deadline was later extended to early 2022. The Office of Management and Budget said in early December that 97.2% of federal employees had complied with the executive order, with 92.5% having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and the remainder with pending or approved exemption requests. Every federal agency reported a compliance rate of over 95% by early February, according to the White House. Judge Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale dissented from the appeals court ruling because he argued the CSRA offers appeal rights to employees only after an agency has taken disciplinary action against employees, and the case involved about 6,000 federal employees with Feds for Medical Freedom who sought to strike down the mandate before it went into effect. “The EO’s enactment … does not constitute an adverse action subject to CSRA. The case at hand is instead a pre-enforcement challenge to a government-wide policy, imposed by the President, that would affect the 2.1 million federal civilian workers, including the 6,000 members of Feds for Medical Freedom,” Judge Barksdale wrote. “Relief plaintiffs seek does not fall within the purpose of CSRA. Enacting the EO and then requiring federal civilian employees who may later receive adverse action to seek relief now through CSRA would result in the very type of lengthy and haphazard results CSRA was enacted to prevent.” The White House on Thursday ordered federal agencies not to begin enforcing the mandate because “there are still procedural steps that need to take place to lift the injunction,” according to a message sent to agency officials cited by the Post.

New York’s $220 billion spending plan extends beyond traditional spending, taxes By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – A week after it was due, New York legislators finally began approving the fiscal year budget. Various bills regarding the $220 billion spending plan were still being released as of Friday afternoon. Nevertheless, lawmakers began their work on approving various pieces of the budget on Thursday night. The budget features a lengthy list of items beyond traditional spending and taxes. Among other things, it halts the state gas tax as of June 1 through the rest of 2022 and begins the move to replace the state’s beleaguered public ethics agency. The agreed-to plan also approves licenses for three downstate casinos and changes the state’s bail reform laws to bolster safety in the state. The budget “delivers for all New Yorkers,” Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “As we make our comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are embracing this once-in-ageneration opportunity to usher in a whole new era for New York with a bold budget that brings much-needed economic relief to New Yorkers and looks to the future with historic investments in education, health care and infrastructure,” Gov. Hochul said. “This agreement brings us closer to an enacted budget and makes good on our promise of a stronger, safer, more inclusive and more prosperous New York state.” Another measure included in the budget was the reinstatement of allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic drinks to customers who purchased food for takeout or delivery. It’s in place for three years. The state’s dining establishments were allowed to do that during the COVID-19 state of emergency when they faced bans or restrictions on indoor dining. Another new revenue item that Gov. Hochul pushed for, along with key lawmakers, is the expedited licensing of three casino licenses for downstate New York. State Sen. Joseph Addabbo, the Queens Democrat who chairs the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, has said the licenses alone could generate upward of $2 billion for the state. Sen. Addabbo and

Assembly Racing and Wagering Chairman Gary Pretlow, DMount Vernon, pushed for moving the licensing process up a year. They said it would help the downstate’s hospitality and construction industries, which were particularly hard hit by the pandemic. With up to three licenses available, Resorts World New York City and Empire City Casino in Yonkers, two existing video lottery terminal facilities in the region, have expressed interest in obtaining a license and offering live-dealer table games and Las Vegas-style slots. Resorts World owner Genting Group said it’s ready to work with the state and “immediately double” its workforce by getting one of the coveted licenses. “More than 10 years ago, we made a commitment to our partners throughout the state that we would create good-paying union jobs, have a strong and diverse workforce, generate muchneeded education revenue, and be an economic engine for the entire community,” Bob DeSalvio, president now Genting Americas East, said in a statement. “A decade later, we have kept our promise backed by more than $1.1 billion invested in our worldclass property. We welcome the opportunity to work with the state and local stakeholders on this important and timely leap forward.” While Gov. Hochul claimed the budget as a huge victory, not everyone saw it that way. The Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter tweeted Friday that the budget was “a gut punch to the 70 percent of New York state’s construction workforce” who aren’t represented by unions. Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, criticized the plan to suspend the 16-cent per gallon gas tax only for seven months through Dec. 31, arguing that New Yorkers deserve a full gas tax holiday. He also ripped a one-party system that gave Republicans in both chambers just hours to go through the budget documents. Even Democrats found ways to criticize Gov. Hochul, who is running for a full term later this year. And her party colleagues hit her from both sides.