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Shakespeare’s competition Sixteenth-century playwrights Nick and Nigel Bottom create world’s first musical in SBCC’s production of ‘Something Rotten!’

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Move over, William Shakespeare.

Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are working to steal your thunder. It’s the 1590s, and they’re writing the world’s first musical, which they’ll call (drum roll, please …) “Omelet.”

As opposed to “Hamlet.”

To be or not to be? To sing or not to sing? Those could be the questions as the Bottom brothers essentially pay tribute to musical theater history in “Omelet,” the play-within-a-play in “Something Rotten!”

The musical will kick off the Theater Group at SBCC’s 2022-23 season.

The curtain for “Something Rotten!” will rise at 7:30 p.m. for the preview shows July 6 and 7. After that, the curtain for the regular shows will rise at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through July 23. Performances are at Garvin Theatre on the west campus of Santa Barbara City College in the 900 block of Cliff Drive.

Expect a large cast (28 actors), elaborate sets, a nine-piece band, dancing varying from tap to gymnastics-like steps, and stunning costumes, director Katie Laris told the News-Press.

“Pamela Shaw (the costume designer) is so brilliant,” she said. “You can’t imagine how elaborate these costumes are.

They vary from full Elizabethan to these modern references to ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘Annie’ and ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and everything in-between. The costumes are just beautiful.”

The show features musical direction by David Potter and choreography by Christina McCarthy.

“We’ve committed to doing a huge, multi-generational summer musical every year,” Ms. Laris said. “We feel like it’s such a great way for people to celebrate the summer, to create this happy event, which is the American musical.

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Newsom signs bill refusing to cooperate with other states’ abortion restrictions

By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that says California will not cooperate with pro-life states’ abortion laws.

The governor signed AB 1666, introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, D-Orinda.

The bill aims to “protect those in California from civil liability for providing, aiding, or receiving abortion care in the state,” according to a press release from Gov. Newsom’s office.

Some pro-life states may join Texas in using civil litigation to enforce their laws.

“With today’s Supreme Court decision to endanger the health and safety of millions of women across the country, California

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Trying to compete with rock star William Shakespeare, Playwright Nigel Bottom (Daniel Sabraw), left, gets help from Nostradamus (Rod Lathim) in “Something Rotten!,” which kicks off the season for the Theatre Group at SBCC.

Santa Barbara City Council to discuss State Street

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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State Street will be on the minds of Santa Barbara City Council members at their meeting at 2 p.m. today at Santa Barbara City Hall, 735 Anacapa St. The council will review an update on State Street interim operations and could direct the staff concerning the resumption of parades and when businesses should change their parklets to portable configurations. The council will also consider a usage fee for establishing outdoor facilities such as parklets.

The City Council is also scheduled to: • Consider an interim urgency ordinance limiting new hotel development of new rooms.

• Accept and spend CalRecycle grant funds totalling $132,171. This is part of the consent calendar.

• Consider spending Measure A Cycle 5 grant money and city funds for the Modoc Road multi-use Path extension, Santa Barbara Junior High School multi-use path gap closure on Cota Street, and San Andres Street safe crossings

and lighting projects. This is also part of the consent calendar.

• Consider authorizing the Santa Barbara Airport director to increase a services agreement with GSI Environmental Inc. in the amount of $648,173 for site investigation work. The city said this is necessary to implement a supplemental work plan approved by the Regional Water Quality Board.

• Proclaim July as “Parks Make Life Better Month.”

To watch the meeting online, go to santabarbaraca.gov/cap.

To speak at the meeting online, go to santabarbaraca-gov. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ BHXU9bk1SWq0ntGHplRq0Q. Before its 2 p.m. meeting, the Santa Barbara City Council is scheduled to meet during a closed session at 12:30 p.m. to confer with a labor negotiator.

The closed session will also include discussion with the city attorney over pending litigation: Linda Boicourt v. the city of Santa Barbara. email: dmason@newspress.com

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The Santa Barbara City Council will discuss parades and parklets on State Street at its meeting today.

FYI The Theatre Group at SBCC will perform “Something Rotten!” July 623 at the Garvin Theatre on Santa Barbara City College’s west campus in the 900 block of Cliff Drive in Santa Barbara. The curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Preview shows are at 7:30 p.m. July 6 and 7.

Tickets are $18 and $24 for general admission, with discounts for seniors, students and City College staff. To purchase, call the box office at 805965-5935 or go to www. theatregroupsbcc.com.

Those attending the play must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the performance.

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N95 or KN95 masks are recommended.

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24 states, DC, have laws, statutes or constitutional provisions protecting abortion

By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia have laws or constitutional provisions protecting abortion, according to reports published by the Center for Reproductive Rights.

One report identifies 22 states that have legalized abortion through passing new laws, or by state statute or constitution.

Another lists 11 states whose constitutions protect abortion. Both reports include overlap of some states, but combined, a total of 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized abortion rights.

Fifteen states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws legalizing abortion: Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, according to an analysis, published in April.

Seven states legalize abortion through state statutes or state constitutions: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.

Eleven state constitutions protect abortion access: Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey and New Mexico, according to a May analysis.

“The right to decide whether to continue a pregnancy is core to life, liberty and equality – all rights protected under the U.S. Constitution. Human rights principles and international and comparative law recognize that abortion must be legal and accessible,” the center, which has litigated for abortion rights for decades, argues.

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned two landmark abortion rulings in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, returning the abortion issue to the states to decide.

In Dobbs v. Jackson, it ruled 6-3 that no constitutional right exists to have an abortion, overruled Roe and Casey and said, “the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives.”

“Like the infamous decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, Roe was also egregiously wrong and on a collision course with the Constitution from the day it was decided,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority. “Casey perpetuated its errors, calling both sides of the national controversy to resolve their debate, but in doing so, Casey necessarily declared a winning side. Those on the losing side – those who sought to advance the State’s interest in fetal life – could no longer seek to persuade their elected representatives to adopt policies consistent with their views. The Court short-circuited the democratic process by closing it to the large number of Americans who disagreed with Roe.”

“The decision is wrong” the center argues; it “decimated the right to abortion in the United States.”

In its more recent report, it highlights seven state supreme court rulings on cases it’s litigated in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, and New Mexico. In these cases, the courts ruled in favor of abortion access, in general, due to interpretations of respective state constitutional provisions pertaining to personal autonomy, right to privacy, or equal treatment.

The Alaska Supreme Court, for example, held that the state “must treat the decision to carry a pregnancy to term and abortion as legally equivalent choices,” according to the analysis.

The Arizona Supreme Court expanded access to abortion for lowincome pregnant women by requiring its Medicaid program to fund abortions when the mother’s life was in danger. It also held that limiting state funding for

abortion violated the equal privileges and immunities clause of the Arizona Constitution.

The Florida Supreme Court has held that a state constitutional provision ensuring right to privacy includes abortion access.

The Kansas Supreme Court has held that “‘natural rights’ protect ‘personal autonomy,’ including the right to abortion which is essential to bodily integrity, human dignity, and self-determination.”

The Minnesota Supreme Court has held that privacy rights require the state to fund abortion.

The Montana Supreme Court has ruled that its state constitution’s privacy provisions include “a right of ‘procreative autonomy.’”

The New Mexico Supreme Court has held that restricting abortion access discriminates against women and violates the state constitution’s Equal Rights Amendment.

Inslee calls for abortion rights amendment to Washington State Constitution THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling striking down the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade ruling establishing a constitutional right to abortion, Gov. Jay Inslee said he will push for a state constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights within Washington state’s borders.

At a Saturday morning press conference at the State Capitol, Gov. Inslee blamed Republicans for the high court’s Friday Dobbs v. Jackson ruling sending the controversial abortion issue back to the individual states to set their own laws on the practice. The court’s decision centered on a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks.

“We have to understand, because of this Republican assault on women’s rights in this state, without a constitutional amendment to solidify this right under our state’s constitution, we are one Republican majority [away from] losing the right of choice in the state of Washington,” Gov. Inslee, a Democrat, said just after noting the conservative majority on the court was the result of Republican court stacking.

“Accordingly, I will be asking the legislators to pass a constitutional amendment under our state’s constitution to protect women in our state.”

Gov. Inslee went on to say he will ask lawmakers to strengthen privacy laws and enact new laws that will bar Washington law

enforcement agencies from aiding other states in investigating alleged violations of anti-abortion laws in those states.

“We will use every resource under the law to defend the rights to choice, to defend privacy rights and defend safety of citizens, including those who come from other states,” the governor said.

Idaho, which borders Washington to the east, has enacted a near-total abortion ban that automatically takes effect 30 days after the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Health care providers expect an influx of Idaho residents into the Evergreen State for the procedure.

“Now access to data and privacy is very important in this fight, so we are going to be very alert to plug any gaps in our privacy laws, so that no one can expose private information from a Washington citizen or a citizen of a different state, who comes here for services,” Gov. Inslee said. “We are not going to allow that data to get back to Texas or Missouri or Idaho.”

The Washington State Patrol will not be looking into potential violations of abortion laws in other states, according to the governor.

“Next week I will be issuing an executive order to the Washington State Patrol not to cooperate in investigations of other states who would violate the Roe v. Wade decision,” Gov. Inslee said, adding future legislation will be required to make sure that applies to all law enforcement agencies in Washington.

Caleb Heimlich, chair of the

Washington State Republican Party, characterized Gov. Inslee’s call for an abortion amendment to the state constitution as a diversion from real issues.

“Governor Inslee’s priorities are quite telling, he has done nothing as Washington families struggle with inflation, rising gas prices and a baby formula shortage,”

he told The Center Square via email. “After the Dobbs decision, Governor Inslee immediately wants to make abortion a central campaign issue to distract from his party’s abysmal record both nationally and locally. Our state has already codified abortion rules in state law.”

Abortion has been legal in Washington state since a 1970 statewide ballot referendum.

In 1973, that referendum was superseded by Roe v. Wade.

In 1991, voters approved an initiative codifying the

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Calls for assassination of Justice Thomas after Roe v. Wade ruling (The Center Square) – Individuals have been calling on social media for the assassination of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after he issued a separate concurring opinion on Friday in a ruling that struck down Roe v. Wade. Abortion activists have also published his home address, and others have called to burn down the Supreme Court.

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned two landmark abortion cases, Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v.

Casey, returning the legality of abortion to the states. Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the majority and Justice Thomas wrote a solo concurring opinion in which he argued that the Supreme Court should also reconsider rulings on contraception, same-sex relationships and marriage.

Since then, individuals on social media have called for Justice Thomas to be assassinated. This comes after one California man who attempted to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested and charged.

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this and other reasons, he argued, the court should “reconsider all of this Court’s substantive due process precedents, including Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell.

Because “any substantiative due process decision is ‘demonstrably erroneous,” he argued.

In Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479 (1965), the court ruled in favor of married persons having the right to obtain contraceptives. In Lawrence v.

Texas, 539 U.S. 558 (2003), it ruled that same-sex individuals could engage in private, consensual sexual acts, and in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. (2015) that same-sex individuals could marry.

Several of the threats posted on Twitter have been taken down; some have not.

Maricopa County Young Republicans Luke Mosiman posted video of abortion activists handing out the personal address of Justice Thomas in Washington, D.C., with the intent to threaten him. In response, Mr. Mosiman said, “I hope you all get arrested tonight.”

Those making threats of violence against anyone, including a sitting Supreme Court justice, using a range of media, can face

felony charges.

“Individuals who communicate a threat to injure another can face federal felony charges if they use a form of interstate commerce, such as email, mail, phone calls, texts, or online messaging, to send the threat,” Criminal Defense Lawyer explains. “This federal offense carries up to 5 years in federal prison. (18 U.S.C. § 875.) Sending such threats repeatedly can lead to federal criminal stalking charges and up to 10 years in prison. (18 U.S.C. §§ 2261, 2261A.) Depending on the circumstances of the threats or the intended recipient, other federal penalties may apply.”

Threatening judges is illegal, law scholar James Hirsen explains, “interference with the administration of justice in the manner in which it has recently been occurring is illegal,” pointing to federal statute 18 U.S.C. 1507. Penalty for violating the law results in a fine and/or a prison sentence of up to one year.

Last month, 25 state attorneys general called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to enforce federal law prohibiting anyone from targeting judges’ homes.

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Women’s Caucus.

“Extremist laws – now deemed constitutional – will pursue our incredible providers for the care they provide, will penalize vulnerable people desperately seeking abortions in a last effort to control their own lives,” Assemblymember BauerKahan said. “In California we won’t let this happen. I am incredibly grateful to the governor for signing AB 1666, which will immediately protect anyone in California from civil penalties for abortion. We will continue to fight and be a sanctuary for abortion care.”

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Friday. “We know that states like Missouri are already targeting women seeking abortions in states like California where abortion remains legal. This legislation seeks to protect women and care providers from civil liability imposed by other states, and sends a clear message that California will continue to be a safe haven for all women seeking reproductive health care services in our state.”

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states plan to enact more significant abortion restrictions in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision.

Gov. Newsom was joined by many different people and organizations at the signing ceremony for the bill. They included: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Senate President Pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, D-San Diego, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Lakewood, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California President/CEO Jodi Hicks, NARAL’s California Director Shannon Olivieri Hovis, and members of the California Legislative

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have called for violence to be committed against pro-life groups, individuals and churches. In response, the FBI announced it was investigating such threats and Congress passed a bill that President Joe Biden signed into law extending protections to members of the justices families.

On Friday, Justice Thomas wrote the court “correctly holds that there is no constitutional right to abortion. Respondents invoke one source for that right: the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee that no State shall ‘deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.”

He issued a separate opinion, he explained, “to emphasize a second, more fundamental reason why there is no abortion guarantee lurking in the Due Process Clause. … Considerable historical evidence indicates that ‘due process of law’ merely required executive and judicial actors to comply with legislative enactments and the common law when depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.”

He also argued that “‘substantive due process’ is an oxymoron that ‘lacks[s] any basis in the Constitution.’” For

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People have other concerns on their mind, Mr. Heimlich said.

“The voters will see through his blatant fear-mongering tactic in November and will cast their votes for change on the top issues they are consistently telling us about at their doorstep: restoring public safety, restoring affordability, and restoring accountability between our political leaders and the voters – all areas where Democrats are failing miserably,” he said.

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a high school coach who was fired for praying on the field after football games.

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Supreme Court: School improperly fired coach for praying after games

By DAN MCCALEB THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – A Washington state football coach was improperly fired for praying on the field after games, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday, an action it said was a free speech violation.

Coach Joseph Kennedy began praying at the 50-yard line at the end of his football games in the fall of 2008, as The Center Square previously reported. Several students joined Mr. Kennedy, and the post-game prayer became a tradition until the fall of 2015, when Bremerton School District (BSD) launched an investigation into the practice after a parent complained. The school eventually fired him.

“Here, a government entity sought to punish an individual for engaging in a brief, quiet, personal religious observance doubly

protected by the Free Exercise and Free Speech Clauses of the First Amendment,” Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for the majority in the 6-3 decision. “And the only meaningful justification the government offered for its reprisal rested on a mistaken view that it had a duty to ferret out and suppress.”

Initially, the school asked the coach to stop praying, and he complied. He later asked for a religious accommodation and then prayed again after a game in October of that same year. Immediately, the school district banned Mr. Kennedy from doing any “demonstrative religious activity” that is “readily observable to … students and the attending public.”

Mr. Kennedy filed suit.

“The Court holds that both the free exercise and free speech clauses protect Kennedy’s right to pray at midfield following high school football games,” the court ruled.

Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan dissented.

“Official-led prayer strikes at the core of our constitutional protections for the religious liberty of students and their parents,” Justice Sotomayor wrote.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said the ruling was a win for Americans’ freedoms.

“Religious liberty is one of the founding principles of our great country. I am reminded of my high school coach, who taught us the value of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance,” Mr. Landry said in a statement.

“And on his team, prayer was an integral part of that mission. We must continue to fight for the freedoms we enjoy, and as attorney general, I will continue to stand up for our religious liberties. We must never forget that we are one nation, under God.”

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Board of Supervisors meets in Santa Maria SANTA MARIA — The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will discuss agricultural and water conservation matters at its meeting at 9:30 a.m. today in Santa Maria.

People can attend the meeting in-person in the board hearing room at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria.

People can also attend the meeting virtually. The meeting will be televised on local cable channel 20 and live-streamed at countyofsb.org/ceo/csbtv/ livestream.sbc and youtube.com/user/CSBTV20.

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In addition to the regular meeting, supervisors will meet in a closed session at noon today to discuss labor negotiations.

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Experts discuss playbook for officials trying to secure taxpayer funds for sports stadiums

By JON STYF THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) — One of the best ways to combat public sports stadium financing is to allow time for information to get to the public and the opposition to build, economists said during a roundtable on sports stadium financing.

“The truth comes out but it comes out slowly,” said Kennesaw State Economist J.C. Bradbury. “That’s why they push so quickly. You rarely see these stadium subsidies after long, thoughtful deliberation. It happens, but I think it’s important that, if you’re a citizen sitting there trying to think ‘How can I make our city make the right decision about a stadium when I can’t veto it myself, can I

encourage us to vote on this?’ “ The forum on Twitter Spaces, moderated

by Nashville’s Justin Hayes, included Mr. Bradbury, Senior Research Fellow at George Mason’s Mercatus Center Michael Farren, “Field of Schemes” co-author and blogger Neil deMause and The Center Square reporter Jon Styf.

Topics ranged from the process by which public stadium subsidies get approved to the tactics used to convince taxpayers that tax money isn’t really being used in public taxpayer-funded projects.

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Gaucho swim teams selected for Scholar All-America Team

By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The UC Santa Barbara men’s and women’s swim teams were both selected for the Scholar AllAmerica Team for the Spring 2022 semester, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced Monday.

A total of 731 teams from 441 institutions were selected to

the Scholar All-America Team on the basis of their Spring 2022 grade point averages.

The Gaucho women excelled with a collective 3.59 GPA, as did the men who averaged a 3.32 as a team. A total of 17,845 student-athletes from Divisions I-III were represented on the team.

Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America

(CSCAA), is the nation’s first organization of college coaches.

The mission of the CSCAA is to advance the sport of swimming and diving with coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development.

Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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More than half of all U.S. consumers live paycheck to paycheck

By RICHIE MALOUF THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – More than half of all U.S. consumers lived paycheck-to-paycheck last month, according to a new LendingClub report released on Monday.

The LendingClub, a peer-to-peer lending company, reports that 58% of U.S. consumers were living paycheck to paycheck last month, a 4% increase from last year.

With inflation rates sitting at a 40-year high, taxpayers continue to struggle financially as the economy begins to slow, as illustrated by the latest decrease in retail sales last month.

“Consumers have experienced a tough last couple of years as different factors have affected their financial lifestyle and there

seems to be little relief in sight,” said Anuj Nayar, LendingClub’s financial health officer.

Sixty-five percent of all paycheckto-paycheck consumers report having “experienced a financially stressful event in the past three years, with sudden income disruptions such as losing a job being the most common,” the LendingClub says.

Many of these financial disruptions, such as the loss of one’s job, arose because of the pandemic and its harmful economic effects, the LendingClub found.

Out of those reporting having experienced a financially stressful event, 77% say they struggle to pay their bills each month.

Half of the consumers living paycheck to paycheck say their salaries only cover basic expenses. Another 19% report spending more

than they earned in the past six months.

Mr. Nayar said consumers could leverage credit as a financial tool to manage their expenses.

“Setting an automatic transfer to a savings account, even if it’s a small amount, can help you weather the next storm because it’s not if you’ll need the cash, but when. Credit can also be an effective tool to help with expenses during financially distressing events, but those struggling financially should exercise caution,” Mr. Nayar said.

“Credit card interest rates are rising, and, if you don’t intend to pay your bills in full monthly, you could potentially get into a steep revolving debt trap. For those looking for relief, consider refinancing high-interest debt into a lower cost installment loan.”

IN MEMORY J. TERRY SCHWARTZ In loving memory of J. Terry Schwartz March 27, 1947 - June 28, 2021 We’re thankful for every moment we had with you.

Your loving family

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People enjoy the cooler coastal temperatures at places such as Goleta Beach.

Weather to cool down in SB County

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Things will be cooler by the weekend.

That’s according to the National Weather Service, which predicts temperatures will be hotter today than they were on Monday.

But according to the weather service, “the heat will be a distant memory by the weekend as the trough and deepening marine layer will support near-normal temperatures.”

On Monday, highs were 73 in Goleta, 72 in Santa Maria, 93 in Santa Ynez and 98 in New

Cuyama. Lompoc was the place to escape the heat, with a high Monday of 68.

According to the weather service, today’s highs are forecast to be 77 at UCSB, 78 in Santa Barbara, 80 in Lompoc, 82 in Santa Maria, 95 in Santa Ynez and a sizzling 101 in the consistent hot spot, Cuyama. Expect partly cloudy skies along the coast and nothing but sunshine inland, according to the weather service.

On Wednesday, highs will fall to the mid-70s in the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria areas and 71 in Lompoc. Things won’t become much

cooler inland, though, with highs of 90 and 98 in Santa Ynez and Cuyama respectively.

From Thursday through Sunday, highs will remain in the mid-70s in the Santa Barbara area. Santa Maria and Lompoc will be even cooler with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s between now and Sunday.

By Friday, Santa Ynez’s highs will be down to the low 80s, but Cuyama’s highs won’t fall below the upper 80s until Sunday. Again, that’s according to the weather service.

THEATER

Continued from Page A1 that has heart to it, that has a great story, that makes us laugh,” she said. “That was the case with ‘Something Rotten!’

“It’s a very witty musical and has a story that has an uplifting message,” Ms. Laris said.

In “Something Rotten!,” Nicholis Shelley and Daniel Sabraw play Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights struggling to compete with William Shakespeare (Nick Ehlen), the 16th-century rock star of the theatrical world. “Wherever he goes, people are shouting his (Shakespeare’s) name and going crazy every time they see him,” Ms. Laris said.

With Shakespeare so popular, “the two brothers are really struggling to have a hit of their own,” Ms. Laris said.

So Nick Bottom goes to see Nostradamus (Rod Lathim) to get the prophet’s predictions about what will be the theater’s biggest hit in the future. Nostradamus erroneously predicts the next big play will be “Omelet.” He should have said, “Hamlet.”

“He gets a number of things right about ‘Hamlet,’ but a whole bunch of things wrong,” Ms. Laris said. “It becomes very integrated with musicals. It becomes this kind of fantastic, hilarious mix of everything you remember about ‘Hamlet’ and essentially every musical you may have ever seen.

“In one song, there are references to 25 musicals including ‘Annie,’ ‘Chicago,’ ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Guys and Dolls,’ ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ ‘Evita’ and ‘The Music Man,’” Ms. Laris said.

She said the music is equally eclectic. “The music is quite a blend of everything from traditional musicals to lyrical

ballads to a nod to Elizabethan music to a ton of rock music. It’s high energy, quick moving and quite stirring.”

The music and lyrics are by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, brothers who had the idea together for “Something Rotten!”

(The musical’s book is by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell.)

The Kirkpatrick brothers’ story is about the Bottom brothers and the importance of family.

Ms. Laris said Nigel and Nick Bottom are working together to make something special happen in the theater. “Along the way, Nick Bottom goes off the path a bit, and it takes the love of his brother and the love of his wife (Bea, played by Madeleine Thomas) to get him back.”

Mr. Shelley, who plays Nick, said the character is jealous of Shakespeare.

“Nick Bottom is a very ambitious guy,” Mr. Shelley told

the News-Press. “He’s a very loving person who has put a lot of weight onto himself: taking care of his brother, taking care of his wife.

He’s a very compassionate person, but he gets caught up in being too ambitious and loses himself along the way.”

Mr. Sabraw, who portrays Nick’s younger brother, Nigel, said that character “is driven by a strong moral compass and a pure heart.”

But there’s room for growth, and as the play progresses, Nigel develops more self-confidence, Mr. Sabraw said.

Like other musicals, “Something Rotten!” has its love stories, including one for Nigel, who meets Portia (Hannah Brudney).

But Ms. Laris said, “The real love story is the love between the two brothers.” email: dmason@newspress.com

Expert: Deals announced at last minute to create pressure STADIUMS

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for a new estimated $2.2 billion domed stadium next to the current Nissan Stadium.

Mr. deMause wrote in his book about the two-minute drill that teams and stadium supporters put on to create a false deadline to get a deal done and pressure to get a deal done quickly. He said the tactic was utilized by New York Governor Kathy Hochul with the $600 million in state funding.

“Make sure to announce it at the last possible second so nobody could debate it openly,” Mr. deMause said. “She dropped it right before the budget was about to come.

Nobody was able to counter that.”

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s proposal for $500 million in direct funding from the state, to go along with sales and occupancy taxes, leaked the day before his budget appropriations amendment was publicly released.

Mr. Bradbury also said that teams are taking

stipulations in leases for facility upgrades — like the Charlotte Hornets and Titans have — and using them to provide inflated renovation estimates that they say are taxpayer responsibilities.

“It’s like going to a used car lot and asking the salesman how much to write the check for,” Mr. Bradbury said. “I think that’s why those outs are put in there, because politicians want them, not just that owners want them.”

Mr. Farren said that the time it took for Virginia to debate a proposed subsidy for a new Washington Commanders stadium, along with controversy surrounding the Commanders, led to the subsidy not advancing in this year’s session.

He called a Virginia Senate proposal “affordable housing for billionaires” as it would have given the Commanders all sales tax at the stadium and surrounding complex plus property tax, corporate income tax and individual personal income tax at the stadium.

If a rock band played at the stadium, Mr. Farren said, the income tax they paid for the

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performance would have gone back to the team.

“If you could just have every team be as controversy-ridden as the Washington Commanders, I don’t think we’d have to worry about stadium subsidies ever again,” Mr. Farren said. “That is what sunk the subsidies that Virginia was ready to vote on.”

Mr. deMause said that team owners know that states won’t simply just send them money and that new stadiums help teams make more money, so they have found that asking politicians for money to build new stadiums works.

“Even if it doesn’t make any sense to build a new stadium, even if your old stadium is only 20 years old, even if with the Texas Rangers you are building a new stadium that is right next door to your old stadium pretty much exactly the same only much, much uglier with a roof, you are going to go ahead and do it if you can get someone else to pay for it,” Mr. deMause said. “And that is just terrible public policy and terrible economics.”

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Guadalupe 74/53

Santa Maria 78/54

Vandenberg 71/53

New Cuyama 101/61 Ventucopa 97/63

Los Alamos 92/55

Lompoc 73/52

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Buellton 91/53

Solvang 95/55

Gaviota 76/58

SANTA BARBARA 75/60 Goleta 78/60

Carpinteria 75/60 Ventura 73/61

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Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

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74/57 71/56 109 in 1990 47 in 1965

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0.00” 0.00” (0.10”) 10.53” (17.15”)

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

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

103/74/s 107/81/s 77/45/sh 102/62/s 83/64/s 92/56/s 90/61/pc 61/51/pc 105/72/s 85/66/s 78/53/s 98/61/s 69/53/pc 89/51/s 73/55/pc 94/61/s 74/62/pc 111/85/pc 96/65/s 105/58/s 97/58/s 76/65/pc 71/55/pc 84/57/pc 85/53/s 78/64/s 81/47/s

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 98/59/s 73/57/s 70/50/pc 72/53/pc 71/51/pc 88/51/s 67/54/pc 70/63/pc

82/71/t 77/62/pc 84/66/s 92/71/pc 92/64/s 95/75/pc 89/78/t 82/61/t 79/65/s 81/65/s 107/89/pc 77/56/pc 85/66/s 101/74/s 68/56/pc 81/66/s

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 17 seconds.

Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 17 seconds.

Visibility clear.

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Low

June 28 11:25 a.m.

9:36 p.m.

June 29 12:02 p.m.

10:09 p.m.

June 30 12:39 p.m.

10:42 p.m.

-0.5’ 2.8’ -0.5’ 2.8’ -0.5’ 2.8’

LAKE LEVELS

3.5’ 5.9’ 3.5’ 5.9’ 3.5’ 5.8’

4:40 a.m.

3:13 p.m.

5:13 a.m.

3:48 p.m.

5:47 a.m.

4:25 p.m.

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 103/72/s 104/80/pc 76/44/pc 100/58/s 79/61/pc 88/56/s 88/63/s 61/50/pc 102/67/s 87/67/s 76/47/s 94/56/s 67/54/pc 83/52/s 69/55/pc 87/64/pc 73/62/pc 109/83/s 91/64/s 96/50/s 91/55/s 74/64/pc 68/55/pc 79/55/s 76/51/s 77/63/pc 79/45/s

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind west-southwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a southwest swell 2-4 feet at 11-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 101/61/s 78/60/s 75/52/pc 75/54/pc 78/54/s 96/53/s 71/53/pc 73/61/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment.

Storage 82,597 acre-ft.

Elevation 706.28 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 41.3 acre-ft.

Inflow 27.2 acre-ft.

State inflow 35.9 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest.

-69 acre-ft.

Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Female fans go wild over Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) in “Elvis,” which landed in theaters last weekend.

REVIEW

‘Elvis’ captures music icon’s life Film succeeds in depicting the legend and the ups and downs of his career

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) wows his fans with his singing and, at that time, provocative dancing.

t’s easy to forget that you’re watching an actor, Austin Butler, in “Elvis.” He really seems to be the King.

Mr. Butler has definitely embraced Elvis Presley’s mannerisms and voices, but it’s more than that. He has captured the legendary rocker’s heart in a movie that led to applause last weekend at one local screening and likely others. Mr. Butler embodies Elvis Presley with an authentic performance that won’t be mistaken for an Elvis impersonation.

Mr. Butler seems likely to get an Oscar nomination, and Tom Hanks will probably get one too for his portrayal of Mr. Presley’s not-to-be-trusted manager, Col. Tom Parker. “Elvis” will probably pick up Oscar nominations for best picture and, for the talented Baz Lurhmann, best director.

“Elvis” dives deep into the

King’s soul, exploring how he came to embrace blues and country and blend them into his style of rock. The film features music performed by Mr. Butler as Elvis, as well as recordings by the King himself.

What’s more, “Elvis” explores the rocky relationship between Col. Parker, the manager with a mysterious past, and Elvis. At first, Col. Parker helps Elvis to succeed, but later becomes a stumbling block in the singer’s happiness and a pariah on the revenues of Elvis Presley Enterprises. Col. Parker clearly saw Elvis as his meal ticket and later as his salvation from Las Vegas gambling debts.

Like Mr. Butler, Mr. Hanks embodies the real-life person he’s playing, and watching the two actors together is a cinematic experience.

And the movie looks in detail at Elvis’ career, everything from his entertaining but controversial dancing/wiggles to movies that

fell short of his aspirations to be a dramatic actor. (The plots became so formulaic that if you saw one Elvis Presley movie such as “Viva Las Vegas,” arguably the best of them, you’ve essentially seen all the Elvis movies.)

“Elvis” deals honestly with all of that, as well as the King’s evolution into a cultural phenomenon.

In addition, the film features outstanding performances

by Helen Thomson as Gladys Presley, Elvis’ mother; Richard Roxburgh as Vernon Presley, Elvis’ father; Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley, Elvis’ wife; Kelvin Harrison Jr. as B.B. King, who inspired Elvis; and Dacre Montgomery as Steve Binder, who honestly told Elvis his career was in the toilet when he directed his comeback special on NBC. Mr. Binder, an Oxnard resident, talked about Mr. Presley during a 2014 News-Press interview and recalled how Col. Parker wanted a special of Christmas songs for the

The relationship between Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) and his manager with the mysterious past, Col. Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), is explored in “Elvis.”

December 1968 program.

Instead, Mr. Binder felt the special should be a return to Elvis’ roots. He put the singer on a small, square stage, surrounded by fans on all four sides (right up to the edge of the stage), at the NBC studios in Burbank. He had Elvis Presley perform the songs the legendary rocker loved, and the singer improvised a talk in the special about his life and career.

“He talked about the past. He laughed at his own talent as an actor in his movies,” Mr. Binder told the News-Press. “He talked about what it was like being on the road with the guys, whatever came into his head.”

Mr. Binder will discuss Elvis further during a talk at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday with Ventura journalist Ivor Davis at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. (For information about the program, go to venturamuseum.org.)

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Community members are welcome to join Mayor Randy Rowse and the Santa Barbara City Council for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Oak Park dance floor restoration. The ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the park, Alamar and West Junipero streets in Santa Barbara.

ELVIS

Continued from Page B1 The “Elvis” movie wisely spends a good deal of time on that 1968 NBC special, which shows Elvis Presley’s growth toward becoming an artist independent from Col. Parker. But Elvis could never separate himself entirely from the charming manager, who dissuaded him from going on an international tour. Instead, Col. Parker convinced Elvis to be a longtime performer in Las Vegas at the International Hotel, which became the Las Vegas Hilton.

And Col. Parker pushed Elvis to perform nonstop, energetic concerts that took a toll on the singer emotionally and physically.

The singer struggled with exhaustion, opiates and his weight and died much too young at age 42 in 1977 in Memphis.

“Elvis” shows the singer was uncertain about what he had accomplished in his life. But to this day, his music, varying from “Suspicious Minds” to “You Ain’t Nothin’ But A Hounddog,” “Jailhouse Rock” and “Blue Suede Shoes,” remain a timeless part of American culture. His musical spirit lives on. email: dmason@newspress.com

All about F.R.I.E.N.D.S.H.I.P.

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he essence of friendship is about care and respect. It has nothing to do with money, attractiveness or “the cool factor.” A true friend is there for you, no matter what, and having such a person in your life is a great gift.

Here are 10 tools to help you create better friendships.

Forgiveness is important because everyone makes mistakes. Rather than turning your back on a friend who has hurt you, talk about your pain.

If this person is a real friend, he or she will apologize.

Reliability is a cornerstone of good friendship. Knowing that you can call on someone who will be there for you, and you know has your back, is empowering and a great comfort.

If you want to have a friend, learn to be a friend. Giving what you want to get is the best way to show someone how to be your friend. People generally like us because we like them.

Envy will kill a friendship, and so will jealousy. Your friend may have everything you think you want, but if you are green

with envy, your friend will sense that something’s out of sync in your relationship. So count your blessings, which should include having a friend who inspires you to achieve your goals.

Negativity is the antithesis of friendship. No friendship is going to be perfect all of the time, but keep the bad vibes away; they can only undermine the good thing you’ve got going.

Deep discussions are a treasure of friendship. Having a friend who won’t judge you can make your life better. Letting out your feelings with a trusted ally is good therapy.

Sharing your feelings and being able to listen are important parts of any good relationship. For some reason, women seem to be better at this than men, so guys, let’s be better buddies to each other.

Happiness can come from knowing you have good people in your life. If you don’t have a family of your own, having your friends as family is a true privilege.

Independence is an important part of good friendships. Your friend, no matter how close he or

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Elvis falls in love with Priscilla (Olivia DeJonge).

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It’s “Elvis” vs. “Top Gun: Maverick.”

The two blockbusters were virtually tied for the No. 1 spot last weekend in the North American box office. Both grossed approximately $30.5 million.

Officially, “Top Gun” is listed as No. 1 because it was $176,000 ahead of “Elvis,” which opened last weekend. But that’s a small difference.

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‘Elvis,’ ‘Top Gun’ tied for No.1 at box office NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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she may be, can’t be there for you every minute; almost no one can.

That would make for an unhealthy dependency; friendship needs to be a two-way street.

People from your past may be more than just someone you once knew. For several reasons, it’s easier to feel close to people you have known for a long time.

There is trust there, as well as the knowledge of how someone behaves under a variety of situations. Old friends are reliable, and most of the time, they make us feel a little safer.

Friends have been my bedrock.

It is true that some leave for various reasons, but if you are a good friend, others come in to take their place, and your world becomes a little sweeter.

If you need a place to start, try Facebook. I’ll be your friend.

“Top Gun: Maverick,” starring Tom Cruise as fighter pilot Maverick, and “Elvis,” starring Austin Butler as the King, were pretty much tied for No. 1 last weekend at the box office. “Top Gun: Maverick” grossed $30,500,176, and “Elvis,” $30.5 million.

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Third place went to “Jurassic World: Dominion,” which grossed $26.4 million in its third weekend.

Opening in fourth place was “The Black Phone.” The horror thriller grabbed $23.4 million.

Placing fifth in its second weekend was “Lightyear,” with Chris Evans as the voice of the popular “Toy Story” character.

The animated adventure grossed $17.7 million.

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” dropped to sixth place with $1.73 million.

Opening in seventh place was “Jugjugg Jeeyo,” a Hindilanguage family with $725,000.

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” was in eighth place with $533,346.

In ninth place was “The Bob’s Burgers Movie,” based on the animated Fox TV comedy. It grossed $513,000.

Placing 10th was “The Bad Guys,” the animated movie about villainous animals becoming heroes. It grossed $439,975 email: dmason@newspress.com

REVIEW

‘Father Stu’ proves to be inspirational

By DAVE MASON

NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Sure, “Father Stu” has great comedic moments, and you’ll laugh.

But keep the tissue handy as you watch a bittersweet but ultimately inspirational story about a boxerturned-priest whose faith doesn’t waver during his life’s most difficult moments.

“Father Stu” is based on a true story, and the film likely will lead to an Oscar nomination for star Mark Wahlberg.

Mr. Wahlberg plays Stuart Long, who deals with the harsh reality that his boxing career is over. The Helena, Mont., resident decides to become an actor in Hollywood and lands small roles. (For example, he’s in a TV commercial.)

Then during his day job in the meat department at a supermarket, he falls in love with the woman of his dreams, Carmen (Teresa Ruiz), and pursues her all the way to her Catholic church, St. Mary’s.

To win her over, Stu joins her parish and gets baptized. He strives to impress Carmen and her family, and despite his colorful language and blunt talk, he has a heart of gold. He succeeds in winning Carmen’s heart, and the two seem destined for marriage

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Stuart Long (Mark Wahlberg) goes from being a boxer to a priest in “Father Stu,” a drama/comedy based on a true story.

until circumstances lead Stu to realize he should become a priest.

Stu convinces a reluctant Monsignor Kelly (Ojai actor Malcolm McDowell) to let him enter a seminary, and Stu proves to be a great preacher with his down-to-earth, honest sermons in plain words. But there are obstacles ahead, and the movie deals with them, demonstrating Stu’s tenacity and humility. What’s more, “Father Stu” shows how the priest inspires others, including

his parents Bill and Kathleen Long (played by Mel Gibson and Jacki Weaver).

Director and screenplay writer Rosalind Ross pulls no punches with this film about a former boxer. Neither does Mr. Wahlberg, and the result is an honest look at emotions and struggles.

Ultimately, Stu concludes it’s the endurance of struggles that brings people closer to God’s love. email: dmason@newspress.com

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LIBRA — Moving ahead is today’s key phrase, Libra. You should be feeling very optimistic and excited about goals that you’ve set for yourself. You’re probably confident that you’ll reach them, and all will go well.

This positive attitude spills over into your relationships. You should be in just the right frame of mind to encourage friends to go for their dreams and give them any assistance they need.

SCORPIO — Inspiration is the keyword for the day, Scorpio. You may be feeling highly motivated to move on with what others consider impossible dreams.

“Impossible” has never stopped you before, and you aren’t likely to let it stop you today. You’re more likely to consider all contingencies carefully in order to make them work.

SAGITTARIUS — An increased understanding of distant cultures as well as curiosity about the people who live there could spur you on to further learning about those places, Sagittarius. Friends or groups with which you’re affiliated could be involved in some way. You’re likely to channel a lot of energy into intellectual activities today and inspire others to do the same.

CAPRICORN — The opportunity to increase your income could spur you to channel more energy and inspiration into career and business matters, Capricorn. Some vivid, intense dreams might reveal a lot about you and your motivations, which could increase your selfawareness and make everything easier for you.

AQUARIUS — The desire for travel might hit you today, perhaps to visit a friend who lives far away, and you could set the wheels in motion to make it happen at some point in the future. Socializing could take up your evening, if possible, and you might talk to some interesting people. A friend may need a sympathetic ear.

PISCES — Today you might hear about opportunities to increase your income, Pisces, either through your current employment, a new job, or perhaps a project of your own.

You’re likely to channel a great deal of energy and inspiration to this end. Others may want to pitch in and help you. You’re liable to feel energetic and optimistic.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES — All your relationships could be enhanced today by your increased sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others, Aries.

You may provide a sympathetic ear to melancholy friends, help someone resolve problems, or both. Whatever it is, rest assured that your efforts won’t go unappreciated.

TAURUS — Expect to find yourself ministering to the needs of colleagues and family members today, Taurus. People around you might need to draw upon your insights into human nature in order to understand themselves and others. Your common sense could prove valuable to them.

In the process of sharing your wisdom with others, you might also shed some light on emotional situations of your own.

GEMINI — Today you might feel especially intellectually and creatively inspired, and you could discuss your ideas with others.

The process of communication could open new doors in your mind and result in some fascinating insights concerning whatever you’re pursuing at this time.

CANCER — A close friend or member of your household could be having money problems, Cancer, and want to draw on your good business sense in order to understand the situation and find ways to put it right. As you’re likely to be feeling especially sensitive to the needs of others today, you could be of valuable help to this person and anyone else who might need some insights.

LEO — Heightened intuition and ESP could lead to some interesting conversations with others who are blown away by your insights into their thoughts, feelings, and desires. You could also be feeling more expressive than usual, Leo. You might want to channel some of that inspiration into writing, speaking, VIRGO — A higher level of intuition and inspiration than is usual for you could enhance your artistic talents, Virgo. A powerful drive to express the stories, pictures, or music that may be flooding your mind could result in your spending as much of the day as possible in seclusion, jotting down thoughts and ideas.

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(The Center Square) – Illinois voters are laying out the critical issues driving them to the polls, not just in Tuesday’s primary, but in the November general election.

Protesters in Chicago over the weekend marched the streets in reaction to Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling sending the issue of abortions back to states.

“This decision must not stand. Legal abortion on demand,” protesters shouted.

Before a crowd in Chicago over the weekend, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton said access to abortion needs to be a major issue for voters.

“Because abortion is health care,” Lt. Gov. Stratton said in a video posted to Twitter.

“And it should be safe, legal and accessible to anyone who wants it and that’s the future we’re fighting for together.”

Saturday, at a rally for former President Donald Trump near Quincy, several voters spoke about their issues. Rock Island resident Glen Evans said the economy is top of mind.

“You gotta get the economy together,” Mr. Evans told The Center Square. “We’ve also got to work on the Second Amendment rights, bottom line. We need to make sure to get it done. We’ve done good as far as the returning of Roe v. Wade. We’ve got to just keep moving forward.”

Others spoke about the need for border security and election integrity.

Amber Oberheim, who’s police officer husband Chris was murdered last year in Champaign, said addressing crime and supporting law enforcement is top on her list.

“That is my one agenda at this point in time,” she said. “Would I like to see our state recover from the financial ugliness that has been created? Absolutely. But right now,

I am about public safety and safety for my law enforcement family and that is first and foremost.”

Attending the Trump rally, independent voter Keirra Purches, a Chicago native and Quincy resident, said there are a lot of issues to ponder on all sides. But, her focus as a 20year-old voter is those seeking office looking to address mental health issues.

“I feel like everyone needs to focus more on mental health matters and stuff like that first,” Ms. Purches said. “There’s a lot of like great things going on and there’s a lot of things in question, that it’s like they’re valid, but for the foundation of our planet and the future generations to come, we need to make sure we have our mental health in check, which I noticed in 2020, a lot of us didn’t have our mental health in check.”

Tuesday is Illinois’ primary. The general midterm election is Nov. 8.

Oklahomans will decide Tuesday who appears on November ballot

By KIM JARRETT THE CENTER SQUARE (The Center Square) Oklahomans are going to the polls to decide who will be on the ballot in several key races, including governor and U.S Senator.

Early voting began Thursday and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Candidates must receive 50% of the vote plus one to avoid a runoff.

Voters will choose between 13 Republicans who are hoping to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. James Inhofe.

Sen. Inhofe announced in February that he would retire from his post at the end of the year, setting up a special election to fill the remainder of his term that ends in 2027.

The Republican senator endorsed his chief of staff, Luke Holland, to succeed him. Also on the ballot is U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin, just the second Republican to represent the state’s 2nd Congressional District since 1923. Rep. Mullin left his post to vie for the GOP nomination for Senate.

State Sen. Nathan Dahm, former state Rep. T.W. Shannon, Scott Pruitt, who served as administrator for the Environmental Protection Administration under President Donald Trump, are on the ballot.

Alex Gray, deputy director of the Office of Trade & Manufacturing Policy under Mr. Trump, is also on the ballot Rounding out the list of candidates are Adam Holley, Jessica Jean Garrison, Laura

Moreno, Michael Coibion, Paul Royse, John F. Tompkins and Randy J. Grellner.

No Democrats qualified for the post.

U.S. Sen. James Lankford is also facing two Republican challengers in his quest for another term.

Jackson Lahmeyer, an Owasso pastor and Joan Farr, who ran as an independent in 2020, have also qualified. The winner of the primary election will have a Democratic challenger. Arya Azma, Dennis Baker, Jason Bollinger, Jo Glenn, Madison Horn and Brandon Wade are vying for the Democratic nomination.

Gov. Kevin Stitt will face three Republican challengers in his bid for reelection, including one candidate from his administration. Joel Kintsel, the director of the state’s Department

Moody urges Congress to pass Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022

By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – On National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging law enforcement officers and first responders who might be struggling with PTSD to take advantage of free resources.

She’s also once again calling on Congress to pass a bill that will provide increased support for public safety officers.

“As we recognize National PTSD Awareness Day, I want to encourage anyone struggling, to seek help – especially our brave law enforcement officers,” Mr. Moody said.

“These officers are exposed to traumatic events while protecting and serving the public, and these experiences can affect their mental health and leave them suffering in silence. No one should have to bear these burdens lone. There are caring professionals who want to help and are available around the clock – so any law enforcement officer struggling with PTSD, please seek help ... it may be the bravest act of your career.”

According to a new report published by the Ruderman Family Foundation, “police officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty.”

In 2020, 116 police officers committed suicide; 127 firefighters and EMS personnel also committed suicide.

“Shame and stigma, which are often associated with the suicide of first responders, lead to secrecy and silence surrounding the event, preventing appropriate processing of it by colleagues of the deceased. Programs aimed at promoting awareness of first responders’ mental health and at preventing suicide have not borne sufficient fruit so far,” the report states.

“There is an urgent need to improve the registration and research of first responder suicides,” it adds.

Approximately 100,000 active police officers in the U.S. suffer from PTSD, according to a 2020 report published by the U.S. Department of Justice; many also live with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, the report found.

“Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event – either experiencing it or witnessing it,” the Mayo Clinic states. “Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

“Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and

good self-care, they usually get better. If the symptoms get worse, last for months or even years, and interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have PTSD.” Mr. Moody and 52 attorneys general from states and territories have urged Congress to pass the Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022. The bill would support public safety officers suffering from PTSD by designating work-related PTSD as a “line-of duty” injury for eligible officers and those disabled from attempted suicide. It also would allow families of officers who die by trauma-linked suicide to apply for death benefits.

Police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians are roughly 25 times more likely to develop PTSD compared to the general public, they wrote in a letter addressed to congressional leaders.

“Currently, public safety officers who have died or are disabled as a result of suicide, suicide attempts, or PTSD do not qualify for the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program (PSOB), despite the fact that they are more likely to die by suicide than all other line-of-duty deaths combined,” they explain. They also cite a National Alliance on Mental Illness report that found that “1 in 4 police officers have had thoughts of suicide at least once in their lives.”

The bipartisan bill has been endorsed by the American Psychological Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, National Association of Police Organizations, Sergeants Benevolent Association, National Sheriffs Association, Blue H.E.L.P, the National Border Patrol Council, and the United States Capitol Police Labor Committee.

In addition to public and private resources available at the local and state level to help public safety officers, several resources exist nationwide, including confidential crisis hotlines.

Those in need can call: • Copline: 1-800-267-5463 • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 • Cop 2 Cop: 1-866-267-2267 Those seeking help and wanting to help can access a range of resources at BlueHelp.org. Its searchable database connects those seeking help with providers who offer emotional, financial, and spiritual assistance and those seeking training to help those in need with experienced professionals and resources. It also lists extensive suicide prevention resources, books, postvention resources, articles and departmental resources all free of charge.

of Veterans Affairs, is running against his boss.

Mr. Kintsel describes himself as a “Ronald Reagan conservative” in a news release announcing his candidacy. He described the Stitt administration as “rife with corruption, selfdealing and cronyism and Oklahomans deserve another choice.”

Also challenging Gov. Stitt in the Republican primary is Mark Sherwood, a naturopathic doctor and former Tulsa police officer, and Moira McCabe.

On the Democrat side, state school superintendent Joy Hofmeister, who ran for her position as a Republican, has switched parties. She and former state Sen. Connie Johnson are vying to run in the November primary.

Through ‘emergency’ gun violence order, authority expands for New York governor

By TOM GANTERT THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The state of New York has been under a statewide ‘disaster emergency’ due to gun violence for more than a year, expanding the authority of the governor’s office.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the initial declaration on July 6, 2021, making the Empire State the first to enact such a move. On June 20, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul – formerly the lieutenant governor who succeeded Mr. Cuomo when he resigned last August in disgrace for personal missteps – extended the measure until July 20, a step she has taken multiple times in her first 10 months.

Following the state’s lead, the city of Rochester also enacted a gun violence emergency order in 2021 that gave the police the power to shut down private businesses it deemed a nuisance.

Gov. Hochul issued an executive order on May 18 that state police be trained and instructed to file applications for an “extreme risk protection order.”

The red flag law prevents people who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from buying or possessing any kind of firearm.

Gov. Hochul’s executive order on the red flag law cited “violent white supremacist extremists inspired by ‘replacement theory’ carrying out deadly shootings” in Pittsburgh, California, Texas and Buffalo as rationale for the order.

Some legal experts fear that government leaders who got the first taste of unprecedented emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic would search for other ways to broaden their powers.

Patrick Wright, director of the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation in Michigan that stripped Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of her emergency powers by winning a state Supreme Court case, said the fear at the time was that governors would enact state of emergencies on “every pet issue.”

“Once a governor has a taste to govern without legislators, they would want to keep doing it forever and everything would become an emergency,” Mr. Wright said.

Mr. Cuomo said last July, when he signed the original order, that gun violence was the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. and that gun injuries annually cost $280 billion in health care and societal costs. He also noted in his emergency order that gun violence was up 48% in New York City, 22% in Albany, 88% in Buffalo and 95% in Rochester.

He further said “at least 50% of homicides and 55% of nonfatal shootings involve people associated with gangs or more loosely-affiliated ‘street groups.’”

Gov. Hochul has renewed the emergency order multiple times since then.

Gov. Hochul’s executive order on the red flag law cited “violent white supremacist extremists inspired by ‘replacement theory’ carrying out deadly shootings” in Pittsburgh, California, Texas and Buffalo as rationale for the order.