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By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Firefighters were able to contain a vegetation fire Sunday that broke out at La Patera Ranch. The fire began at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, west of Fairview Avenue in Goleta and spread to about 10 acres. Officials, at the time, warned the fire had the potential to spread up to 100 acres, especially as it was a windy Sunday. Firefighters battled the blaze from the air and on the ground.

No structures were damaged or injuries reported. The fire was fully contained at about 9 p.m. Sunday, according to Mike Eliason, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department public information officer. Santa Barbara County Fire was assisted by the city of Santa Barbara, Montecito, CarpinteriaSummerland and Los Padres National Forest fire officials to extinguish the fire. The cause of La Patera Fire is under investigation. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham, R-San Luis Obispo, has decided against running for re-election, but added he is not ruling out jumping back into elected politics in the future.

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Poll: Americans worried about gas prices, few say country is ‘headed in the right direction’

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When it came time for Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham to decide if he would run for re-election for a third time — if he would continue to make the nearly 600-mile round trip trek to Sacramento and back — he came to a realization. It was time to go home. At the end of this year, Assemblymember Cunningham will leave the office he’s held since 2016. A Republican, Mr. Cunningham represents District 35, a Central Coast area that includes San Luis Obispo County as well as northern Santa Barbara County. Redistricting has split his district in two, taking away northern Santa Barbara County, a place the San Luis Obispo legislator called his “adoptive home” and where he has fond memories of playing ball growing up. “I knew their issues. I knew all of the local electeds. I knew who to call to get stuff done and who to call to get input from,” Assemblymember Cunningham told the News-Press. “The new district is just different. It just isn’t the community I represented, a community that has been really good to me.” But it was family, not a new Assembly district drawn with an increase of registered Democratic voters, at the forefront of his mind when he decided not to run for reelection. Assemblymember Cunningham spoke openly about how his work — both in the Assembly and as an attorney — has at times stood in the way of his children’s events and his penchant for coaching. His wife, Shauna Cunningham,

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Throughout his time in the Assembly, Mr. Jordan Cunningham has emerged as an ardent defender of children’s privacy from Big Tech and social media companies.

was often left to juggle the needs of their four children with her own law career while he served in Sacramento. “It’s time for me to be home,” Mr. Cunningham said. And Mr. Cunningham knows a thing or two about homecoming. A Central Coast native, Mr. Cunningham attended Atascadero High School in Atascadero, about 40 miles north of Santa Maria. He is an alumnus of Point Loma Nazarene University where he studied physics and took internships with the San Diego mayor and the FBI in Washington,

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D.C. While he waited to attend the UC Berkeley School of Law, Mr. Cunningham took a fellowship in the state Senate, where he worked for then-Minority Leader Jim Brulte and helped with some legislative work. His interest in public policy was cemented. It was at Berkeley School of Law where Mr. Cunningham met his wife. The pair studied for the bar together, and he went to work at Jones Day in San Francisco after law school. Mr. Cunningham’s legal career has a bit of everything: the

East and West Coasts, federal clerkships and Big Law, the U.S. Department of Justice and the San Luis Obispo County’s District Attorney’s Office. With a call for public service still heavy on his mind, Mr. Cunningham came back to the Central Coast after about four years in Washington, D.C., to work as a deputy district attorney for San Luis Obispo County. He prosecuted a wide array of crimes, from environmental issues to domestic violence and more. He served on the Templeton Please see CUNNINGHAM on B4

(The Center Square) – Americans are increasingly worried about gas prices and the direction of the nation, according to a new poll. Rasmussen Reports’ new poll shows that only 28% of likely U.S. voters surveyed “think the country is heading in the right direction,” a percentage point decrease from the previous week. Rising inflation, elevated gas prices, labor market problems, supply chain shortages and other issues have continued or worsened since President Joe Biden took office. A third of small businesses have considered shutting down in the last year, another sign of the economic woes troubling Americans. Recent Gallup polling has shown that economic issues top Americans’ list of concerns with inflation now the largest worry when it comes to the economy. “Americans’ confidence in the economy remains very low, and mentions of economic issues as the most important problem in the U.S. are at their highest point since 2016,” Gallup said. “Inflation, which registered as

the top economic problem last month and continues to be, was previously at this level in 1984.” Another Rasmussen poll found that Americans are more concerned about gas prices than climate change as energy prices have soared in the past year. “A majority of voters are concerned about rising energy costs and favor increased drilling for oil and gas, although most Democratic voters consider reducing climate change a higher priority,” Rasmussen said. According to AAA, the national average gas price comes in at $4.33 per gallon, up from $2.97 at the same time last year. That rise comes as President Biden restricted oil leasing and pipeline development. The poll found that 82% of surveyed likely American voters are concerned about the rise of gasoline and energy costs. “Only 14% aren’t concerned about the rising price of energy,” Rasmussen said. “Sixty percent (60%) favor a law that would dramatically increase oil and gas drilling in the United States, including 47% who would Strongly Favor such a law. Thirty percent (30%) would oppose a law to increase drilling, while 11% are not sure.”

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News-Press announces endorsements The Santa Barbara NewsPress has announced its first round of endorsements for the June 7 primary. The News-Press is supporting: • Mike Stoker in the race for the 37th Assembly District.

• Bill Brown for Santa Barbara County sheriff. • Christy Lozano for superintendent of Santa Barbara County schools. • Dr. Brad Allen for the 24th Congressional District.

36 new COVID-19 cases reported in SB County By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County reported 36 new COVID-19 cases Monday. Of those, the highest number, 14, was in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Five were in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had one case. Elsewhere, two cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Santa Ynez Valley reported three cases. Four cases were in Goleta. Three cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Two cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria.

The locations of two cases were pending. Santa Barbara County is conducting quality assurance to align with the California Department of Public Health and added 15 backlogged cases Monday. Eleven patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another two are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 87,631 cases, of which 510 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 687. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 62.5% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 68.8% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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Santa Maria Police responded to a rollover crash near Highway 135 and Broadway and Miller streets on Sunday morning. Two occupants were ejected from the vehicle and were transported to Marian Medical Center. The incident remains under investigation.

A Lompoc man was arrested in Goleta Sunday for allegedly illegally harvesting avocados from a ranch. The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office said Tim Rounds, 44, was found wearing a headlamp on his forehead and holding a basket of avocados near a car that had been stopped on the shoulder of the roadway in the 6900 block of Cathedral Oaks Road. Police said a bag of methamphetamine was discovered on the dashboard of the vehicle and dozens of avocados in the trunk. The owner of the ranch, when contacted, said Rounds did not have permission to harvest the avocados, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office said. Rounds was arrested for felony grand theft of fruit, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Rounds was booked at the Main Jail and released without bail. The avocados were returned to the ranch owner, police said.

Oxnard man arrested for shooting during family dispute Oxnard police arrested Kevin Manalo, 23, for allegedly shooting two people during a family dispute over the weekend. Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of James Avenue in Oxnard Saturday morning shortly before noon. A 27-year-old woman was suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, and a 61-year-old man had two gunshot wounds in his leg, police said. Both were transported to Ventura County Medical Center in stable condition. Manalo had been detained by other family members and was arrested by Oxnard police at the

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A lompoc man was arrested in Goleta on Sunday for having allegedly stolen avocados from a ranch.

scene, officials said. A firearm was also recovered, police said. Detectives with the Family Protection Unit and Major Crimes Unit said Manalo had retrieved a rifle and shot multiple rounds during an argument. Police encouraged anyone with additional information to contact Detective Kevin Adair at 805-3857663.

Firefighters rescue duckling in ‘Mother’s Day Reunion’ Santa Barbara County firefighters rescued a duckling Sunday that had gotten stuck in a storm drain in Orcutt. Medic Engine 26’s crew freed the duckling and reunited it with its family for a morning swim in a nearby pool, according to Mike Eliason, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department public information officer.

Santa Maria Police investigating rollover crash Santa Maria Police are investigating a rollover crash that seriously injured two people early Sunday morning. Police said they were called to an area near Highway 135 and Broadway and Miller streets at about 1:22 a.m. Sunday where they found a single vehicle in the drainage ditch and vegetation area off the roadway. The car was flipped on its roof and two occupants, a male and a female, appeared to have been ejected from the vehicle, police said. Both were transported to Marian Medical Center by ambulance with major injuries, and the woman was later airlifted to a Santa Barbara hospital, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. The conditions of the two individuals were not immediately

available as of Monday evening. Police believe the vehicle was traveling northbound on Highway 135 north of Waller Lane when the driver lost control and left the roadway. The vehicle and occupants were located south of Miller Street. Santa Maria Police is asking for assistance in the investigation. Individuals can call 805-928-3781 to provide any information.

Mother, son sentenced for conspiracy and identity theft in Ventura Theresa Valdenegro, 46, and Samir Valdenegro, 21, were both sentenced to 180 days in Ventura County Jail along with 24 months of probation for conspiring to commit identity theft. The pair is from Chile and are suspected members of a South American Theft Group, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. The Valdenegros pled guilty in late March to conspiracy to commit identity theft and four counts of identity theft, according to Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. According to the District Attorney’s Office, the charges came after a purse was stolen from a victim’s shopping cart in Camarillo in January, and the victim’s credit cards were used at Best Buy stores in Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. The Valdenegros were arrested at a Los Angeles hotel following an investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Unit. Police found gift cards, purses and other property believed to have been stolen as well as materials to manufacture fraudulent identifications inside the hotel room, according to the District Attorney’s Office. The pair was sentenced on Friday. - Kaitlyn Schallhorn

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A 68-year-old Nipomo man was killed in a car crash on US101 north of Main Street in Santa Maria Monday morning. Officials said the man, whose identity was not released as of Monday evening, was traveling in a 2002 Honda CRV northbound on US-101. A 20-year-old from Santa Maria was also traveling northbound on US-101 in a 2007 Nissan 350Z. Both vehicles collided due to an unsafe lane change, according to the California Highway Patrol. The Honda CRV overturned multiple times and traveled over the median wall dividing southbound and northbound lanes, according to police. The driver of the Honda CRV was taken to Marian Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The 20-year-old did not sustain any injuries in the collision. California Highway Patrol said neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to be a factor in the crash, and no arrests have been made. The crash occurred at about 9:43 a.m.

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Santa Maria High School was placed on lockdown for about one hour Monday morning after a report of a weapon on campus. The administration issued the lockdown as a precautionary measure shortly before 11 a.m. Santa Maria police as well as school staff conducted a search with individuals in question but found the threats to be unfounded, according to Kenny Klein, the public information officer for Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. By noon, the lockdown was lifted with all students and staff reported safe, Mr. Klein reported.

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UCSB’s Jessica Swalve wins Big West Multis Championship By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

Jessica Swalve held a slim lead in the heptathlon standings after day one of the Big West Multis Championships, but would run away with the championship on day two with excellent performances in both the javelin and the 800m. Sofia Bailey also maintained her position from day one, joining Swalve on the podium by finishing in third-place. On the men’s side, Joshua Godfrey also placed third to lead the Gauchos. Swalve, a redshirt freshman, had to feel good about her chances on day two, with both the javelin and 800m dash still left to compete in. After placing fourth in the long jump (5.16m), she would put forth a pair of top-two scores to close out the competition, with her 37.47m javelin throw and 2:22.88 time in the 800m sealing her first-place win. It was the second straight trip to the podium for the second-year Gaucho, who improved upon last year’s second-place finish. For the second straight day, sophomore Bailey would close things out with the third-best overall score. She put up respectable numbers in both the long jump (4.97m) and javelin (30.26m), but her strongest outing came in the 800m. Bailey’s time of 2:23.07 was within two tenths of a second of Swalve’s

time, giving her third-place in the event and in the overall scores. Godfrey had the second-highest score out of the four Gaucho decathletes following day one, but would end up as UCSB’s top scorer with the third-best overall score of 6,919 to make the podium. He excelled in the discus (35.25m) and had one of his best day-two performances in the pole vault, posting the third-best mark of 4.51m. After leading the pack after the first day, Brad Thomas would finish in fourth overall. Thomas took first in the javelin (61.00m) and fifth in the 110m hurdles (16.10s). He also did well in the 1500m, with his time of 4:43.32 ranking fourth. Matthew Molina tied Cal St. Fullerton’s Andrew Aguilar for first in the 110m hurdles (15.15s), a performance which helped him finish fifth overall. He also finished a hundredth of a second faster than his teammate Josh Godfrey in the 1500m. Peter Michiels rounded out the Gaucho performers with the sixth-highest overall score of 6,613. His best showings came in the 110m hurdles (15.76s), the 1500m (4:42.06) and the javelin (53.71m). Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

UCSB track and field gets final pre-Big West Championship tune-up By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

On the same day the UCSB track and field teams were finishing the conference multis championships, a cohort of Gauchos also competed at the OXY Invite hosted by Occidental College in one more tune-up ahead of next weekend’s Big West Championships. On the men’s side, Jimmy

Chahal led the Gauchos in the 800m, recording a finals time of 1:52.25 to place eighth overall. Konnor Paris also competed in the 800m, ending in 17th-place with a time of 1:54.98. There were four events on the women’s side The Gauchos competed in four events on the women’s side. Ruby Sirota-Foster took ninth in the 800m with a mark of 2:13.90.

Camryn Blankenship finished in 11th in the 400m at 1:00.51. In the 5000m finals, Shelby Nelson ended in 14th with a 17:18.63 time. Sabrina Jackson also ran in the 1500m, finishing in 25th with a time of 5:15.42. Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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SBCC baseball can’t stop Santa Ana in last game of regionals opening round By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

After going into extra innings in its opening SoCal Regional Round 1 game against Santa Ana on Friday, the SBCC baseball team couldn’t keep pace with the Dons in game two on Saturday, falling 19-4. Despite zero hits over the final three innings, Santa Ana (31-10) did enough early on, catching fire for 20 hits over the first six innings. The Vaqueros (23-19) finished with nine hits, getting three multi-hit performances led by first baseman Mark Hernandez’ three with one RBI. Shortstop Gabe Baldavino had two hits while batting one in and scoring one. Third baseman Gavin Haimovitz also had two hits to go along with one run. The Dons also doubled SBCC 8-4 in walks. Both teams matched each other with a one-hit, scoreless first inning. Santa Ana opened the scoring with three runs on four hits in the second, all coming on RBI singles with two outs on the board. Once again, the Vaqueros were able to pick up two outs before giving up a run, but the Dons began to blow the game open with a pair of two-run homers in the top of the third. They would add five more runs before the inning was over to take a 12-0 lead. SBCC had its most productive effort in the bottom of the inning. Haimovitz led off with a single to right and Justin Deal followed with a walk. Baldavino loaded the bases with a single through the left side.

The Vaqueros (23-19) finished with nine hits, getting three multi-hit performances led by first baseman Mark Hernandez’ three with one RBI. Matty Fung hit a sacrifice fly into center field to bring Haimovitz in for SBCC’s first run. Deal then scored on a Hernandez single to right center. Another sac fly, this time from Tyler Imbach, would bring Baldavino home to cap the three-run inning. With the game already pretty much in hand, the Dons would go on to make it five straight scoring innings to go up 19-3. In the eighth, Ricardo Amavizca was hit by a pitch and Baldavino doubled to left field to bring in SBCC’s final run of the day. The pitching trio of Nolan Craddock, Dylon Furseth and Campbell Holt combined for four strikeouts while conceding zero hits or runs over the final three innings. Michael Jorgenson works in communications/media relations at Santa Barbara City College. email: sports@newspress.com

SBCC’s Crabbe and Lemoine win No. 7 seed at SoCal Pairs Regionals By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

The final two SBCC beach volleyball pairs competed on the last day of the SoCal Pairs Regionals hosted by El Camino on Saturday, with Emma Crabbe and Kelissa Lemoine winning the No. 7 seed match and Jacelin McKie and Lily Krongold ending in the No. 14 seed. Crabbe and Lemoine opened their day in the regional quarterfinals against Orange Coast’s No. 27 Alanna Shields

and Sophia Sola. The Vaquero duo were defeated in two close sets, 21-18, 21-19, moving on to the 5th-8th seed consolation bracket where they fell to Grossmont’s No. 5 Madison Bogle and Alexcis Morris, 21-18, 21-11. In the No. 7 seed match, Crabbe and Lemoine defeated Ventura’s No. 8 Savannah Marchese and Averi Carter, 21-8, 21-15. No. 16 McKie and Krongold opened the day against College of the Desert’s No. 5 Tyler Davis and Alexis Dempsey, falling

21-13, 21-12. The team would move on to the No. 13 seed match after a forfeit win against SDCC’s No. 15 Alina and Alyssa Fletes. McKie and Krongold finished their day with a closely contested battle against Ventura’s No. 18 Alexis Baloyo and Amelie Zubia, coming up just short in two sets, 23-21, 21-18. Michael Jorgenson works in communications/media relations at Santa Barbara City College. email: sports@newspress.com

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Dale Olsen and his wife, Carol Olsen lived many years in Utah. Dale obtained an automotive store of his own in Santa Barbara, CA. There, our family lived our best days. To leave condolences, www.Serenitystg.com. The service is in St. George, UT 84770. All information is on the Serenity site.

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On April 25, 2022, Barney passed away peacefully at his home in Hamilton, Montana after a long and challenging battle with Parkinson’s disease. Barney proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 to 1964, and in April 2022 received his 20-year service award from the American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Rosie Martinez; son, Michael Martinez (Stephanie) and daughter Maria Martinez-Garibay (David); grandchildren, Selina Oliver, Michael Garibay, Colin Cantrall and Jasmine Garibay; great-granddaughters, Ava Cantrall and Sophia Najera; brothers, Fernando and Charles Ortiz; sisters, Julie and Patricia Ortiz. Barney was proceeded in death by father, Barney Martinez Sr. and mother, Magdalena Ortiz; brothers, Jose Martinez and Ernest Ortiz; sisters, Rosemary Chiramonte, Anna Martinez and Paulina Salazar. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:30 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1500 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, CA. The Marine Honor Guard will provide Honors immediately following the mass, in front of the church.

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Supreme Court Justice Clarance Thomas, far right, and Sen. Ted Cruz have condemned the tactics used by pro-choice activists since the leak of a draft opinion that would overthrow Roe v. Wade.

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(The Center Square) – Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz are pushing back against abortion activists’ tactics after a Supreme Court draft opinion calling to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked by someone in the court. Justice Thomas says the court won’t be bullied by those who don’t like its opinion, and Sen. Cruz, a former Supreme Court clerk, says the president not condemning activists targeting justices homes “is literally threatening the lives of these justices.” After Chief Justice John Roberts said an investigation was underway to identify the source of the leak, protestors assembled outside of his and other justices’ homes this weekend with more planned “walk bys” for the coming weeks. If such protests and other acts are done to intimidate the justices, legal scholar James Hirsen said they violate federal law, obstruct justice and, if prosecuted, carry a penalty of one year in jail. Justice Roberts said the leak wouldn’t undermine the integrity of the court’s operations or change the draft opinion.

Justice Thomas reiterated and expanded on that sentiment at an Eleventh Circuit judicial conference on Friday. He said, as a society “we are becoming addicted to wanting particular outcomes, not living with the outcomes we don’t like,” according to Reuters. “We can’t be an institution that can be bullied into giving you just the outcomes you want. The events from earlier this week are a symptom of that.” Abortion activists published the home addresses of the justices who voted to overturn Roe, calling for protests and “walk bys,” which began this past weekend. When asked if the president supported such acts, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said at her last press briefing on Friday, “The reason people are protesting is because women across the country are worried about their fundamental rights.” When pressed, she refused to condemn acts of violence, intimidation or the publishing of the justices’ addresses. In response, Sen. Cruz, , RTexas, said, “The Biden White House is openly urging rioters to target the Justices’ homes and threaten their families. Radical Democrats want to ‘burn it all down,’ and they are happy to

SBCC swimming ends year with 5th place finish at CCCAA State Finals By MICHAEL JORGENSON SBCC SPORTS WRITER

The SBCC swim team made its final move up the CCCAA State Finals standings on Saturday, jumping up six spots from day one to finish in fifth-place out of 34 teams. “We talked as a team and had a great attack plan for the night. It all came down to the last relay and a few finishes,” said head coach Chuckie Roth. “Placing fifth after being in 11th the first night is unbelievable. It is a testament of my girls’ heart, desire, confidence and believing in the process. These core values help shape us and hopefully will carry on in each one of them for the rest of their lives. It was a memorable season and I could not be more proud.” The Vaqueros climbed from ninth to fifth on the third day of competition, thanks to several outstanding performances. Ensley Letterman placed third in the 100 freestyle with a 53:62. Elina Borghoff placed 10th in the 200 breaststroke with a 2:34:58. The 200 butterfly ended up being one of SBCC’s strongest events of the year. Marilyn Weaver, who had unbelievable improvements throughout the year, placed fifth with a 2:22:64. Alexis Persoon placed 11th with a 2-second drop from the prelims with a final time of 2:25:52. The Vaqueros’ 400 free relay team, consisting of Ensley Letterman, Chloe McKay, Marilyn Weaver and Alexis Persoon, finished fourth with a time of 3:42:72. SBCC ended the three-day competition with a score of 200 points, just behind fourth-place Long Beach’s 203. Cuesta (224) took third, while Sierra (327.5) finished second and Orange Coast (469) finished with the highest score. Michael Jorgenson works in communications/media relations at Santa Barbara City College. email: sports@newspress.com

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(The Center Square) – A new working paper analyzed testing data from 2.1 million students in 49 states plus D.C. and found that “remote instruction was a primary driver of widening achievement gaps.” The Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, the National Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research at the American Institutes for Research, and NWEA, a nonprofit research and educational services provider, collaborated to write “The Consequences of Remote and Hybrid Instruction During the Pandemic.” The paper follows mounting research that pivoting to remote learning harmed students’ mental health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while annual learning assessments displayed suffering reading and math grades. “In districts that went remote, achievement growth was lower for all subgroups, but especially for students attending high-poverty schools,” researchers wrote in the new paper. “In areas that remained in person, there were still modest losses in achievement, but there was no widening of gaps between high and low-poverty schools in math (and less widening in reading.)” However, the study found that there

was “no widening of math achievement gaps” between high-, middle-and lowpoverty schools that stayed in-person through 2020-2021. In March 2020, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered all K-12 schools closed for more than 1.5 million students that school year. Governors across the country made similar orders. Even in January 2022, Flint and Detroit metro schools briefly returned to remote learning. The paper found that students in high-poverty districts received less inperson instruction and experienced more learning loss. “We estimate that high-poverty districts that went remote in 202021 will need to spend nearly all of their federal aid on academic recovery to help students recover from pandemic-related achievement losses,” researchers wrote. In addition, a McKinsey & Company report found that pandemic learning loss includes more than just academic learning. “They are at risk of finishing school without the skills, behaviors, and mindsets to succeed in college or in the workforce,” the analysis said. The report estimated that “[S]tudents may earn $49,000 to $61,000 less over their lifetime owing to the impact of the pandemic on their schooling. The impact on the US economy could amount to $128 billion to $188 billion every year as this cohort enters the workforce.”

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employ violence against anyone who doesn’t comply.” He told Fox News’ Larry Kudlow that the White House’s response “was another example of the Democratic Party being radicalized and taken over by the extreme revolutionary socialist Left. And they’re willing to destroy institutions.” By not condemning “violent protestors threatening the families of the Supreme Court,” Sen. Cruz told Fox News’ Maria Bartiro, “Joe Biden is literally threatening the lives of these justices.” If the draft opinion was leaked and the protests were orchestrated to change the outcome of the court’s decision,

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Celia Rose Gooding plays Cadet Uhura, and Ethan Peck is back as Mr. Spock. They’re both the third actors to play the iconic characters.

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Anson Mount stars as Capt. Christopher Pike in “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” now streaming on Paramount+.

‘Strange New Worlds’ recaptures the fun seen in the first show By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Watching “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” is a lot like watching the original series that starred William Shatner. For one thing, it’s episodic. As proven in the season’s first episode last week, there’s a story with a beginning, middle and an end, and it wraps up dramatically and economically within an hour.

And like the original “Star Trek” series, the story is a morality play. You learn something with a simple lesson; no need for a long sermon. And like Capt. Kirk’s show, Capt. Pike’s series makes room for humor and jovial conversations. Space doesn’t have to be overly serious. The series premiered Thursday on Paramount+, with stars Anson Mount, Ethan Peck and Rebecca Romijn picking up their

characters of Capt. Christopher Pike, Mr. Spock and Number One, respectively, when they left them after the end of the second season of “Star Trek: Discovery.” Already, the first episode offered some fun Easter eggs, including a young, enthusiastic Cadet Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) at communications and nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush), who is much better defined on “Strange New Worlds” than she

was in the original series. Majel Barrett, the late wife of the late “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry, played her well in the original series, but wasn’t given much to do other than assist Dr. McCoy and have a crush on Mr. Spock. The writing for the character is better on “Strange New Worlds.” She’s smart and ready for anything. The new series’ only flaw is its insistence on a particular

Rebecca Romijn portrays Number One, the Enterprise’s first officer.

continuing story arc. In this writer’s opinion, it was a big mistake for the writers to have Capt. Pike learn on “Discovery” that he will someday become the disfigured version of Capt. Pike, as seen in a wheelchair in the original series’ two-part episode “The Menagerie.” Knowing his fate 10 years from now is haunting Capt. Pike, and it haunts the Please see STAR TREK on B2

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‘Doctor Strange’ conquers the box office with year’s best weekend By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

ans didn’t need to cast a spell to predict this would happen. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” topped the box office when it opened last weekend. In fact, the Marvel Studios movie soared past Warner Bros.’ “Batman” to mark the biggest opening weekend gross of 2022. It grossed $185 million. And it was well-deserved. The writers didn’t play it safe with the film, allowing a longtime, popular comic book hero to show his vulnerability and giving him a chance to grow. This is the most human of Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayals of Doctor Strange, thanks to the writing and the Oscar nominee’s great acting. But the best acting in the film was by Elizabeth Olsen, who showed the inner torment of Wanda and the pain that drove her to become the Scarlet Witch as she “dream-walks” through the universe. She wants to be with the children who she created temporarily in our universe, but who now exist in another universe. And she’ll do anything, however horrible, to make that happen. The compelling question is if, when and how she will redeem herself. Also deserving praise is newcomer Xochitl Gomez, who takes on the role of new

superhero America Chavez with determination. Although “Doctor Strange” is darker than other Marvel movies, it’s a fun ride, in large part because of its director, Sam Raimi. He directed the original “Spider-Man” trilogy from the 2000s, the ones starring Tobey Maguire. And “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” stands out for some fun Easter eggs. When you have multiple universes, you can resurrect old characters in new roles, and longtime fans of Marvel movies love this film’s surprises. Guess who came back! (And it’s more than one hero.) As for the rest of the current movies in theaters, see “Bad Guys” if you haven’t already. The animated film, starring the voice of Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf in a story about villainous animals trying to be good, has some fun twists. The Dreamworks movie was No. 2 in the box office last weekend with a $9.8 million gross. “Doctor Strange” pushed it out of its No. 1 slot. Placing third last weekend was “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” with $6.2 million. And “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” dropped to No. 4 with $3.95 million. “The Northman,” the story of a young Viking prince trying to avenge his father’s death, placed sixth with $2.77 million. “The Lost City” stayed in seventh place with $2.5 million. Placing eighth was the film

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starring Nicolas Cage as Nicolas Cage, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” It grossed $1.53

million. “Memory,” the latest thriller starring Liam Neeson, came in

ninth with $1.22 million. “Father Stu,” starring Mark Wahlberg as a boxer who becomes

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Roddenberry had created the series in 2022. And this series’ Enterprise bridge is more representative of “Star Trek” than the one in the J.J. Abramsdirected movies. And it’s great to see Mr. Peck back as Mr. Spock. Like Leonard Nimoy, he plays the character with sincerity and focus. Even when he has no lines to say, he is Spock, right down to the way he stands, walks and contemplates his world. While no one will play Vulcans as well as Mr. Nimoy (who understood that it’s not about being emotionless as much as fighting the urge to express emotions), Mr. Peck shows the nuances of conflicts between his human and Vulcan sides. Ms. Romijn is a good successor to Ms. Barrett, who, before she donned a blond wig to play Nurse Chapel, portrayed Number One in the original series pilot “The Cage.” (The first pilot, to be exact.) Ms. Romijn has captured Ms. Barrett’s mannerisms while still making the character her own. “Strange New Worlds” will definitely continue to soar this season, as long as it doesn’t let Capt. Pike’s knowledge of his ultimate fate keep the ship from going to warp. The series premiered, by the way, on the same night that “Star Trek: Picard” ended a second season that had less action than the first one but more characterdriven moments. Adm. Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) had to deal with

a painful childhood memory as he and his motley crew went back in time to prevent history from degrading into a Nazi-like future. The resolution was clever (with some of the best moments ever for John de Lancie as Q and some decent scenes for Whoopi Goldberg as Guinan). Alison Pill’s character, Dr. Agnes Jurati, changed more than anyone else’s on “Picard,” and she’s reason enough to see the season, which some reviewers have pointed out was more about her than JeanLuc. That’s a fair point. There will be no further plot spoilers about Agnes or anyone else in case you haven’t seen “Picard.” Other than this one: It was a good season overall, but there was a little too much analysis of why Jean-Luc Picard can’t settle down and have a girlfriend. The season ended with Jean-Luc now ready for love at his chateau, which is actually the villa at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez. (The exterior was seen more this season on “Picard” than in the first one.) Hopefully the third season, which was filmed recently and promises to include more characters from the “Next Generation” crew, will be more in the tradition of “TNG.” Picard’s happy now, we’re all happy now. Let’s just boldly go somewhere! email: dmason@newspress.com

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ove relationships have more ups and downs than a roller coaster. Sometimes couples are able to work things out, and sometimes they can’t. Usually, when couples are unable to align, it is because they have engaged in one of the ABCs of relational suicide: abuse, breakups or cheating. Abuse: If you are in an abusive relationship and your partner is unwilling to seek counseling or change his or her behavior, my recommendation is to leave. Yes, this is a drastic move, but to stay could endanger your life or the lives of your children. I do not advise this lightly. As a marriage counselor, my fidelity is to the union unless there is abuse. Then the issue becomes safety. I also feel that verbal and mental abuse are equal to physical abuse; you simply can’t see the wounds. Discuss your situation with a counselor, clergy or a lawyer, but please remove yourself from harm’s way. Breakups: People throw the B-word (breaking up) around like it’s a toy, when in truth it’s a weapon used to control the other person. If the relationship is seriously imbalanced, the person being threatened will cave into whatever it is the other person claims to want. Breakup or divorce is not to be taken lightly and should never be used as a tool of manipulation. Making threats will only widen the gap between the two of you. I recommend to couples that they never bring up leaving, even as a joke. Keep your relationship sacred by not threatening to end it. When difficulties arise, as they always will, don’t be so quick to give up. Talk and reach a compromise, share your hurt with your partner, and be open to making some changes so you don’t go down this road again. You will both be better for the effort. Cheating: First of all, if you know you are going to cheat, don’t commit. If you have made a commitment, however, and one of you does cheat, it does not immediately put your relationship on death row. Clemency is available, but you have to work at it. I have helped many, many couples get their relationships back on track after one or both strayed from their vows. People cheat for different reasons. Sex and anger are the two most known. Others cheat to raise their selfesteem by wrongly thinking that the desires of someone else will fix whatever he or she is feeling. I’ve never seen it work. Lastly, couples who meet through affairs seldom have trusting and long-term relationships. If you and/or your partner are engaged in any of the ABCs of relational suicide, don’t go into denial. Take a good look at where you are and where you want to be. If you don’t like where you are, now is a good time to change it. If you don’t like where you’re going, there is time to make a course correction. It is never too late to have a good relationship. 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.

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professional decision. Libra: You must have felt the pressure rising in the past week. Intense, isn’t it? Do you have a job to finish at the last minute? Is there some ill humor or misunderstanding among your relations? Are you dissatisfied with yourself? Today you can make a fresh start, complete with good resolutions. Scorpio: There’s some likelihood that your heart will flutter as certain plans begin to be realized. If you have your heart set on someone who seems impossibly remote, or you’re hoping to transform and improve an existing love relationship, the day ahead will enable you to make strides toward this goal, but not without some mishaps. Sagittarius: Although the forecast is stormy, the day ahead may give you an opportunity to free yourself from your family, literally or figuratively. Be wary even if the course seems clear to you. You could be in danger of being swayed by a powerful person. The resolutions you make today could have a major impact on your future. Capricorn: Today you could feel a little more vulnerable than usual, Capricorn. Perhaps you feel hemmed in by decisions you can’t put off any longer. Or you could be a little overworked and overwhelmed by all your activities. If only your children could be a little more independent! The day ahead will help you make some decisive progress. Aquarius: The day ahead will be as busy as can be. Matters that had been left unsettled are now becoming urgent. Today brings an opportunity to release some steam, Aquarius, but it’s also time to realize the toll these stressful situations take on your physical health. So set some time aside for relaxation, but not before you’ve resolved outstanding issues once and for all. Pisces: You can expect today to be tense, Pisces, as the people close to you are likely to be especially irritable. Adults and children alike may throw tantrums for no reason, and you’ll be criticized for having overlooked some small detail. Fortunately, your new awareness helps you realize that you aren’t obligated to do anyone any favors.

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Aries: The moment has come to affirm your individuality and life choices, Aries. The planetary energy will make you work hard to rethink the number of obligations you undertake. Admit it – they’ve been weighing you down. You can exist comfortably without them, and you can accomplish all that you do with much more effectiveness and enthusiasm if you lighten your load. Taurus: Why not go directly to the heart of the problem, Taurus? This could be the question you’ve been asking yourself concerning a commitment to a cause that’s important to you. Even if your life seems too far removed to support this cause, this just might be the time to make the leap. In any case, these kinds of leaps of faith tend to occur during days with this kind of planetary energy. Gemini: Don’t let your fear or anger get the better of you today, Gemini. You’re going to be pushed to the forefront and you may even be forced to make some big decisions regarding the direction of your professional life. Perhaps you’ve been feeling that it’s a little premature to take action, but, frankly, you no longer have any choice. Cancer: Your ideas about life are going through some radical changes. None of the givens that you’ve always taken for granted apply any more, Cancer. Rather than lament the changes, grow from them. So don’t drag your feet! Stand up and move ahead. This is no time for a vacation. You have some rebuilding to do. Leo: Today’s aspects will clarify any team situations of which you’re a part, Leo. This could concern teams in your private or professional life. This is the moment to take action. Make use of any benefits gleaned from your reflections of the past few days. Don’t be afraid to modify what is already in place. Virgo: Your stroll through the universe of possibilities that you so love has come to an end, Virgo. It’s time for you to come back to Earth and join the rest of us. You have more hope than most people, like the good Virgo that you are. You understand that we need your imagination and courage regarding the future! Today you may have to make an important

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000919 The following person(s) is doing business as: Cote of Paint, 2819 Ontiveros Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, County of Santa Barbara. kLn Ventures LLC, 2819 Ontiveros Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460; California 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 N/A /s/ Kristin Luis, Owner This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/07/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/22 CNS-3581323# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 3, 10, 17, 24 / 2022 -- 58281

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001009 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BUDGET CLEANING & HAULING, 65 BELFAST DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JESSE FUNEZ: 65 BELFAST DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117. 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 04/19/2022 by E20, 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 26; MAY 3, 10, 17 / 2022--58221

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PETITION OF: LEONEL ANTHONY GONZALEZ GONZALEZ FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV01141 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: LEONEL ANTHONY GONZALEZ GONZALEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LEONEL ANTHONY GONZALEZ GONZALEZ to Proposed name: ANTHONY GONZALEZ 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: June 6, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 5 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: 04/18/2022 Name: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. MAY 3, 10, 17, 24 / 2022--58245 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000796 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MESA PRODUCE, 2036 CLIFF DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JENNIFER M WALSH: 612 N. LA CUMBRE RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. 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 03/25/2022 by E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 02, 2014. 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 19, 26; MAY 3, 10 / 2022--58211

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANACAPA DIVISION In re the Matter of the:

THE LOUIS J. AND JOAN RENGA 1996 TRUST

LINDA UYESAKA LEONG TRUST Established under the Estate of Caesar Uyesaka, aka Shizuo Uyesaka, Deceased Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara Case No. 212037

Dated October 2, 1996 and its Amendments thereto

Linda Uyesaka Leong, Deceased __________________________

In re the Matter of the:

Louis J. Renga, Deceased ______________________________ Case No. 22PR00212 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF LOUIS J. RENGA, ALSO KNOWN AS LOUIS JOSEPH RENGA AND AS LOUIS RENGA, DECEASED

Case No. 22PR00214 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF LINDA UYESAKA LEONG, ALSO KNOWN AS LINDA UYESAKA AND AS LINDA LEONG, DECEASED (PROBATE CODE §§ 1904(b), 19052)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Probate Code § 19040)

Notice is hereby given under California Probate Code sections 19000 et seq. to the creditors and contingent creditors of the abovenamed decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 1100 Anacapa Street, Post Office Box 21107, Santa Barbara, California 931211107 and mail or deliver a copy to LYNN F. RAMIREZ, successor trustee of THE LOUIS J. AND JOAN RENGA 1996 TRUST dated October 2, 1996 and its Amendments thereto, of which the Decedent was the Settlor, at 360 Greencastle Circle, Santa Barbara, California 93111, as provided in Probate Code section 1215 within the later of four (4) months after the date of the first publication of notice to creditors or if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

Notice is hereby given under California Probate Code sections 19000 et seq. to the creditors and contingent creditors of the abovenamed decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 1100 Anacapa Street, Post Office Box 21107, Santa Barbara, California 931211107 and mail or deliver a copy to PAUL UYESAKA, successor trustee of the LINDA UYESAKA LEONG TRUST, established under the Estate of Caesar Uyesaka, aka Shizuo Uyesaka, Deceased, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Case No. 212037, of which the Decedent was the Beneficiary, at 1236 East De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, California 93103, as provided in Probate Code section 1215 within the later of four (4) months after the date of the first publication of notice to creditors or if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001025 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: HERITAGE GOODS & SUPPLY, 5100 CARPINTERIA AVENUE, UNIT B, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: HERITAGE GOODS & SUPPLY: 5100 CARPINTERIA AVENUE, UNIT B, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by: A LIMMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/19/20222 by E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Date or 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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000797 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: CHUY BERRY FARMS, 2525 TIENDA PLACE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JMW RANCH, LLC: 2036 CLIFF DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/25/2022 by E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 10, 2015. 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)

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(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty says the creation of a board within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) tasked with combating “disinformation” is likely illegal. Creating the board and hiring its new director without Congressional authorization violates several federal laws, Sen. Hagerty, R-Tenn., argues. Knowingly and willfully violating one of them carries a $5,000 fine and up to two years in prison, he adds. Sen. Hagerty sent a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas saying his “actions merit review by Congress, both as a general matter, as well as under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) and because the actions may be in violation of provisions of the Antideficiency Act.” He told Mr. Mayorkas that “you will comply with the requirements” of the CRA when it comes to the creation of DHS’ disinformation board because the law requires “any agency action that falls within the definition of a ‘rule’ must be submitted to Congress for review before it can take effect.” Creating the board and hiring its new director, Nina Jankowicz,

“may also be a direct violation of provisions of the Antideficiency Act,” Sen. Hagerty wrote. The law prohibits “making or authorizing an expenditure from, or creating or authorizing an obligation under, any appropriation or fund in excess of the amount available in the appropriation or fund unless authorized by law.” Federal funding available for the board and for Ms. Jankowicz’s salary “is ‘none,’” he said, because “Congress explicitly defunded it, just weeks ago.” Citing a section of the fiscal 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Act, Sen. Hagerty said the law “specifically prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from using any funds provided by Congress to carry out Section 872 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, which means it defunded any action to ‘allocate or reallocate functions among the officers of the Department of Homeland Security or to establish, consolidate, or alter organizational units within the Department of Homeland Security.’” Sen. Hagerty also put Mr. Mayorkas on notice, writing: “As you know, an officer or employee, including you, who violates the Antideficiency Act ‘shall be subject to appropriate administrative discipline,’ and, for

willful violations, faces a criminal fine, imprisonment, or both.” A federal employee who willfully violates the Antideficiency Act “shall be subject to appropriate administrative discipline including, when circumstances warrant, suspension from duty without pay or removal from office.” A federal employee who “knowingly and willfully” violates it “shall be fined not more than $5,000, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.” After receiving a wide range of criticism about the DHS’s disinformation board, Mr. Mayorkas hit the television circuit last weekend and testified before the Senate on Wednesday. DHS also published a fact sheet about its disinformation initiative, calling it an internal working group. Initially, Mr. Mayorkas said DHS had been talking with secretaries of state and the new board’s focus would be on the upcoming midterm elections. But the fact sheet states its focus is on “disinformation spread by foreign states such as Russia, China, and Iran, or other adversaries such as transnational criminal organizations and human smuggling organizations. Such malicious actors often spread disinformation to exploit

vulnerable individuals and the American public, including during national emergencies.” Mr. Mayorkas defended the Jankowicz selection despite numerous claims she’s made that have been proven to be false, while she labeled many Americans exercising their free speech as “disinformation launderers,” even labeling Loudon County, Virginia, parents who opposed curriculum being taught to their children as “disinformers’ engaged in ‘disinformation for profit.’” Twenty attorneys general demanded that Mr. Mayorkas immediately shut down DHS’ disinformation board, or working group, regardless of what it’s called, arguing it’s unconstitutional, illegal and unAmerican. If he doesn’t, they said they will take legal action. Sen. Hagerty gave Mr. Mayorkas until May 16 to submit to Congress the rules and policies the DHS disinformation board would implement. He also instructed Mr. Mayorkas to submit a letter to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, President Joe Biden, Congress, and Comptroller General of the United States that includes specific information about “the violation if it has indeed occurred.”

States that legalized marijuana are bringing in more tax revenue on pot sales than alcohol By ALEXANDER PEASE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – A majority of the states that legalized recreational marijuana for recreational use are collecting more tax revenue from pot sales than alcohol sales. The first two states to legalize pot are profiting the most, Colorado and Washington. Across the country, the total revenue for taxes on weed amounted to nearly $3 billion, according to a report on “sin taxes” by The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP). So far, 11 states have legalized the sale of recreational marijuana. The states that have given recreational marijuana legalization the green-light are Colorado, Washington, California, Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Maine and Alaska. All but four of the above states collected more excise tax revenue from weed sales than alcohol. Other items subject to what is known as a “sin tax” are tobacco products and alcohol sales.

One of the exceptions is Alaska, which is attributed to the fact that the Last Frontier “has a higher alcohol tax rate than most states (15 cents per shot of liquor, for example),” according to the ITEP report. The remaining three outliers are Maine, Michigan and Oregon, because these three states are called “control states,” since each of the said state governments operate quite profitable state-run liquor stores, according to the ITEP report. Tobacco products continue to generate much more revenue for state governments for most of the 11 states, save two. The report points out that cannabis sales tax revenues in Colorado and Washington state surpass that of alcohol and tobacco alike. These were the first two states to legalize (and in turn tax) recreational marijuana sales. That said, with cannabis usage becoming less stigmatized and increasingly popularized and since tobacco use is on the decline – state tax revenues from tobacco are slowly sinking, the report says. The state of California, which boasts

the fastest-growing legal grass industry, “generated $832 million in excise taxes, about twice as much as from alcohol sales,” The Hill reported. As a collective, the 11 states that legalized the recreational use and sales of weed “pulled in just shy of $3 billion in excise taxes on pot in 2021, compared with the $2.5 billion they made on alcohol excise taxes or liquor store profits,” per the Hill report. The results do not ring true in each case state by state, but rather the figure represents the sum of sin tax collections from the 11 states at hand. The reason could have something to do with the fact that the tax rate on marijuana is much higher than that of alcohol in such states. For example, in Massachusetts, the state levies a 10.25% excise tax on marijuana products. This comes “in addition to the local option tax of up to 3% and the state’s 6.25% sales tax,” according to MassLive. On the other hand, alcohol tariffs are based on the amount of liquid weight that is purchased.

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Unified School District board and started his own firm, the Cunningham Law Group, in 2015 alongside his wife. It was then that Assemblymember Katcho Achadjian was terming out of the legislature. Mr. Cunningham had begun to get involved in the political and campaign world, and he went to nearly every elected mayor and supervisor in the area (at least those on the Republican side of the aisle, he said), and asked if they would run for the seat. The excuses ran the gamut from not wanting to travel to Sacramento to feeling too old to run for Assembly. But one consistent refrain as Mr. Cunningham made his rounds: “You should do it, and I will support you.” With the backing and mentorship of Assemblymember Achadjian, Mr. Cunningham decided to run for office. He had experiences with public safety through his work as a prosecutor, small business issues with the opening of his new firm and education through his time on the school board. And he believed he could be instrumental in fixing issues in those areas for his community. As Assemblymember Cunningham begins to leave office, there are multiple legacies he leaves in his Sacramento office. He’s emerged as an ardent defender of children’s privacy against big technology and social media companies. Earlier this year, he garnered national media attention for his first-of-its-kind legislation to allow families to sue large social media companies for knowingly allowing a platform to be addictive

and cause harm. It unanimously cleared the Judiciary Committee earlier this month. He also championed legislation along with former state Sen. Bill Monning, D-Carmel, to mitigate the economic impact of the closure of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. It also ensured the nuclear power plant would be adequately staffed before it was set to close in 2025. Mr. Cunningham is particularly proud of the funding he was able to help secure to fix State Route 46 where it intersects with State Route 41. The “Y” interchange has been nicknamed “Blood Alley” given the number of fatal car accidents that have occurred at the intersection. Mr. Cunningham said his family would go out of its way to avoid the area, and he knows people who have lost loved ones there. The interchange is where “Rebel Without A Cause” star James Dean was killed in a car crash in 1955. Mr. Cunningham said workers are expected to break ground on the project widening the road next year. Additionally, Mr. Cunningham has used his legal prowess to help with legislation to curb the growing human trafficking problem in California and advocate for stronger background checks for Uber drivers after a man was convicted of assaulting and raping female passengers. He’s also worked on ensuring water bond money for his district and promoting offshore wind power. “Way more of my time than I expected actually ended up revolving around getting infrastructure upgraded in my district and the Central Coast,” Assemblymember Cunningham said. So what’s next for the 44-yearold? He’s got his eyes set on another

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At the end of this year, Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham will leave the office he’s held since 2016.

business venture, and he plans to practice law and coach more as well as attend his children’s events. And he’s planning on finishing out the year strong, he said.

But as for the political world, he said: “I’m not ruling out getting back into elected politics at some point in time.” email: kschallhorn@newspress.com