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Via Maestra 42 legacy lives on under new ownership

Biden stands behind Afghanistan withdrawal By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Nicole and Georges Bitar, the new owners of Via Maestra 42, took over Aug. 9 with a dedication to Renato Moisio’s vision.

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Via Maestra 42, a North State Italian restaurant and deli, is serving its authentic Italian favorites under new ownership. Well, somewhat new. The restaurant’s now-retired owner Renato Moisio wasn’t going to let his legacy go to just anyone, so he called someone the restaurant’s regulars are likely to remember. Nicole Bitar worked as Via Maestra 42’s general manager nearly 22 years ago, when the business was new.

Notes of gratitude adorn the doorway thanking previous owner Renato Moisio for providing authentic cooking.

She helped Mr. and Mrs. Moisio launch their ideas, and she fell in love with the business. During a trip to see her mom in Houston a few years later, she met and married her husband Georges Bitar. (They met at an Italian restaurant, by the way.) She was unable to return to Santa Barbara until around nine years ago, bringing her Italian husband and two sons (now three). Returning to Via Maestra 42, with her family, is a “full-circle moment,” she told the News-Press. The restaurant has always given her a sense of community. Please see VIA MAESTRA on A4

President Joe Biden said in a national address Monday that he “stands squarely behind (his) decision” to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan. The Taliban took the nation’s capital, Kabul, Sunday. “After 20 years, I’ve learned the hard way that there was never a good time to withdraw U.S. forces. That’s why we’re still there,” Pres. Biden said. U.S. withdrawal began May 1, and the country is working on flying its last citizens out of Afghanistan as well as Afghans eligible for special immigrant visas. “We have made it clear to the Taliban. If they attack our personnel or disrupt our operation, the U.S. presence will be swift, and the response will be swift and forceful,” Pres. Biden said. “We defend our people with devastating force if necessary.” Pres. Biden compared fighting the Taliban with fighting ISIS. “We conduct effective counterterrorism missions against terrorist groups in multiple countries where we don’t have permanent military presence. If necessary, we’ll do the same in Afghanistan,” he said. Armed forces have been training and equipping the Afghan military over the past 20 years, spending over “a trillion dollars.” “We gave them every chance to determine their own future. What we could not provide them was the will to fight for that future,” he said, later adding, “It is wrong to order American troops to step up when Afghanistan’s armed forces would not.” He acknowledged the gruesome images circulating through social media. “I also want to acknowledge how painful this is to so many of us. The scenes that are seen in Afghanistan, they’re gut wrenching, particularly for our veterans, our diplomats, humanitarian workers, for anyone who has spent time on the ground working to support the Afghan people, or those who have lost loved ones in Afghanistan.” email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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Back to school Students return to class with new rules By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Santa Barbara High School, above, and the rest of the Santa Barbara Unified School District are returning to in-person learning five days a week starting today.

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Students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District begin a five-day-per-week, in-person school year today. The district is also offering an independent study option, as mandated by the California Department of Public Health. CDPH also requires that teachers and students wear masks indoors. Last week, the district met with

its board to discuss district-wide COVID-19 surveillance testing. SB Unified’s goal is to begin antigen testing next week. All students will swab their own noses with the direction of an instructional video. “Even our six year olds will be able to do this,” Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Frann Wageneck said. Each school will have a staff of Please see SCHOOL on A3

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Continued from Page A1 three to five that will collect the swabs and process the results within 20 minutes. Parents will be able to see the results online that day. Staff will call parents when a positive case is detected. Then, to rule out false positives, a molecular test will be sent to a lab. Vaccinated individuals will not need weekly tests, but the district will test everyone the first week to collect a baseline. As of Sunday, 37% of Santa Barbara County residents between the ages of 12 and 15 are fully vaccinated. Public district staff throughout the state are required to be vaccinated or receive regular tests — a policy adopted by SB Unified prior to the statewide mandate. Dr. Wageneck reported that 70% of SB Unified staff members confirmed proof of vaccination prior to the board meeting and expects more soon. A group of parents and community members protested the meeting last week, criticizing the district’s testing and vaccination requirements. Cold Spring School in Montecito also opens today for classes. The single-school district was one of the first in the county to reopen last school year. Goleta Union, Ballard Elementary and Buellton Union school districts return Wednesday. Montecito Union School, Hope Elementary School District, and Vista de las Cruces School begin the new school year Thursday. Lompoc Unified School District held its first day of classes Monday. Last week, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District, Los Olivos Elementary, Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and Santa Maria Bonita School District returned Thursday. Classes began at Orcutt Union School District on Friday. Carpinteria Unified School District is working on teacher development this week and welcoming students Monday. McKinley Elementary will begin five-day-per-week in-person education along with the rest of the Santa Barbara Unified School District today.

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JOSEPH A. KUNZE August 8, 1930 - August 17, 2013 Our God has chosen Joe, one so very dear, A soul who lived so well, remains forever near.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department detected 71 new COVID-19 cases Monday. There are currently 800 cases still infectious countywide, up 40% from a two-week average. Public Health has recorded a cumulative 37,454 cases. Santa Barbara reported 13 cases Monday, increasing its total to 7,022 cases. It has 139 cases still infectious. Lompoc counted 12 new cases. It has a cumulative 4,299 cases of which 128 are active. Santa Maria also found 12 cases, bringing its total to 12,267 cases. There are 205 active cases in Santa Maria. The unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota confirmed 10 cases. It has a cumulative 1,398 cases of which 40 are active. The following areas also recorded daily cases: Santa Ynez Valley, six cases (1,219 total, 32 active); Orcutt, three cases (2,099 total, 90 active); Goleta, two cases (2,027 total, 48 active); Isla Vista, two cases (1,480 total, 28 active); the South County area containing Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria, one case (1,510 total, 24 active). The geographic locations of 10 daily cases are pending. There are 56 COVID-19 patients in the county, and 12 of those patients are in critical care.

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SBPD received nearly a dozen reports of fraudulent withdrawals originating from this location from July 4-18. Suspects mostly operated in the early morning and occasionally used ATMs alongside legitimate customers. Victims primarily owned California Employment Development Department debit cards, which generally do not have EMV security chips. Detectives believe suspects may have stayed

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Via Maestra 42, located at 3343 State Street in Santa Barbara, serves up three meals a day and offers Italian deli and pantry items.

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When tragedy struck on 9/11, people from the surrounding stores gathered at the tables to talk and cope. She says all the regulars are nearly the same as 20 years ago, and she remembers their favorite orders. Mr. Bitar shares his wife’s enthusiasm for Via Maestra 42. He enjoyed relaxing and eating at the restaurant multiple times per week. “I fell in love with this place because of how traditional it is. It just reminded me of places I went to when I was growing up,” he told the News-Press. “Whether it’s the shape of the bread, the sauce in the recipe, the coffee, the seasonings, the espresso. I mean, just everything was right to me.” He even bought Christmas gifts for the staff — unaware that he’d be their boss one day. The Bitars are keeping everything the same:

the staff, the food, the marinara that simmers for hours, the rich espresso. They even are preserving the thank-you notes written to Mr. Moisio that hang above the doorway and a large picture of Mr. Moisio’s father. Mr. Moisio retired to enjoy time with family, but the Bitars expect to see him around. And they like it that way. “This is his baby. And so it was never for sale,” Mrs. Bitar said. “But he offered it to us if we wanted it, and there was no way we could say no. I mean, this is an amazing opportunity.” Their goal is to keep running the business like Mr. Moisio did. “I really believe Nicole and Georges’s enthusiasm, outgoing personality, creativity and experience are the perfect fit for Via Maestra 42. Together with our loyal, top-notch staff, they will continue to provide the same standards, high-quality products and serve the same tasty dishes people have been enjoying,” Mr. Moisio wrote in an email to friends.

Mrs. Bitar says the transition seems to feel right for both sides of the legacy. She also wants to maintain the restaurant’s pattern of focusing on details and elevating customer experience. “We hope to keep bringing things up a notch all the time,” she said. “We really want to focus on service. We want people to really feel warm and have our presence here all the time.” All three of the Bitar sons want to help out at the restaurant — perhaps motivated by the gelato. “I want to be that guy that recognizes somebody if they come in twice and have a smile on my face and really give them a good table,” Mr. Bitar said. Via Maestra 42 is open 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant serves three meals a day at 3343 State Street in Santa Barbara. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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“Star Trek” actors Jeffrey Combs, left, and Casey Biggs perform Sunday during their Rat Pack concert at the 55-Year Mission Tour at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Mr. Combs, a 1972 Lompoc High School graduate, and Mr. Biggs played Weyoun and Damar respectively on “Deep Space Nine.” Mr. Combs also played Brunt, the head of the Ferengi Commerce Authority.

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Lompoc High School graduate Jeffrey Combs part of the action at Las Vegas convention By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

AS VEGAS — The Rat Pack is back. There was no doubt about that as Jeffrey Combs, a 1972 Lompoc High School graduate, joined his fellow “Star Trek” actors Casey Biggs, Max Grodenchik and Vaughn Armstrong with a concert of jazz, rock and blues parodies. They sang, made audience members laugh and jokingly reminded them to laugh in the

right places during a concert to wrap up 55-Year Mission Las Vegas. The gathering was a “Star Trek” convention, although fans did celebrate other sci-fi productions as well, everything from “Doctor Who” to “Galaxy Quest.” One panel featured “Supernatural” actors who happened to have guest-starred on “Star Trek.” The convention celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry with exhibits such as one honoring how Mr.

Roddenberry, then a commercial jet pilot, saved the survivors of a plane crash in Syria. That was before his career as a Los Angeles police officer, then writer of TV shows such as “Have Gun, Will Travel.” From there, he created “The Lieutenant” and launched the “Star Trek” franchise that continues today to tackle social issues and embrace, as the Vulcans say, Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. But humor also is a “Star Trek” tradition, as demonstrated by Sunday night’s Rat Pack concert

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at the convention site, the Rio AllSuite Hotel and Casino. The songs poked some fun at the characters that the actors have played. Mr. Combs portrayed two very different ones on “Deep Space Nine” — Weyoun, the Vorta administrator/chief of staff serving the evil Dominion, and Brunt, the head of the Ferengi Commerce Authority. Mr. Combs, who credits the PCPA theater program at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria for leading him into an acting career, told the News-Press

he realized he had to play the villainous Weyoun with finesse and diplomacy. He based that on his character’s makeup. Other “Star Trek” actors at the convention stressed how they too were able to create their characters more easily because of the excellent makeup designs by UCSB graduate Michael Westmore, part of Hollywood’s famed Westmore family of makeup artists. Meanwhile, back at the concert, the rest of the Rat Pack kidded Mr. Combs by singing “Weyoun,” set

to the music of The Beatles’ “Hey, Jude.” The actors also jokingly expressed their resentment of being sidelined by “Enterprise’s” extended Xindi storyline by singing “Xindi” to the tune of the Association’s 1967 hit “Windy.” Besides singing, Mr. Combs rocked out on the guitar and played percussion instruments, which included a big emphasis on cowbells in one song. The other actors joked, “We need more Please see CONVENTION on B2

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At left, Max Grodenchik, who played Rom on “Deep Space Nine,” performs during the Rat Pack concert. At right, John Billingsley, who played Dr. Phlox on “Enterprise,” talks about his audition process, during which he decided to add squawking sounds during his audition.

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he qualities listed below are the ones we all wish for in a true friendship. If you have found someone who brings them to your relationship, I wish you a lifetime of mutual support and great times, because you both deserve it. Being a good friend is sometimes challenging, but so worth it, because everyone’s needs get met in some way and somehow. FIDELITY — Friends are loyal to each other and have each other’s back. They don’t say unkind things about you, and they defend you if anyone else does. Fidelity is another word for commitment, and when you know you have that with another person, it’s empowering. RESPECT — Respect is hard to find in people these days, but

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cowbells!” Humor and, on the more serious side, diversity were alternating themes throughout the weekend. Earlier during a panel on Sunday, actors on one of the newest “Star Trek” shows, “Discovery,” listened to fans who expressed gratitude for being able to see themselves in the diverse cast. One fan, who described herself as plus-size, came up to a microphone in the ballroom and thanked Mary Wiseman, who plays Ensign Silvia Tilly, for showing that people of all body sizes should be accepted. Ms. Wiseman responded that she hopes such acceptance is common in the future. Fans have also been impressed with the fact that Ensign Tilly has evolved from an uncertain young

a true friend has no need to be anything else but respectful. A friend gives you honest feedback in a concise and kind manner and never tries to make you feel bad. The respect and insight you get from a real friend can help you remember who you really are, if you just listen. INTERDEPENDENCE — Your friend has a life of their own and isn’t dependent on you or your friendship. Your bond makes your life bigger, not smaller. There is no need for codependency, because you both respect each other. Bringing your own individual ideas and experiences only broadens your friendship and your outlook on life. EMPATHY — Your true friends will not only feel your pain but help you heal from it. When someone who is empathic sees a friend in need, they can’t help but put

themselves out there to assist in any way possible. An empathic friend feels your pain and helps to relieve it by just being there. NONJUDGEMENT — Most of us have a fear of being judged, especially if we have made a mistake of some kind. A true friend will not judge you but will be on your side, no matter what, and defend you so you don’t have to feel defensive. You don’t have to worry that they will make you feel worse than you already do. DEPENDABILITY — When a friend says that they will do something for you or with you, you know you can count on it. When you have a friend who has your back and is there for you, it makes your life easier and a lot more fun. It’s hard to count on people these days, and having just one dependable friend can make a big difference. These relationships are a true gift. SELFLESSNESS — Having someone who would give you the

shirt off their back is the essence of true friendship. Friends help each other and share their good luck, so that the friendship and your lives can continue even in bad times. It comes down to whether someone will help out, if they can, or not. Some people just can’t be bothered to pick you up at the airport. Real friends give of themselves. Friends are more than just people you know, work with, or hang out with at a party. Friends are the people in your life whom you know you can count on. Period.

officer to a confident, acting first officer. Ms. Wiseman said she was glad that “Discovery” story arcs allowed her character room to grow. Fans also thanked gay actor Anthony Rapp and nonbinary actor Blu del Barrio, who Cmdr. Paul Stamets and Adira Tal respectively, for their realistic portrayals of LGBTQ characters. As always at “Star Trek” panels, there was room for humor. The “Discovery” cast members set their phasers on pun, so to speak, and told jokes such as this one: How do frogs stay invisible? They use a croaking device. More humor came when “Enterprise” actors on another panel discussed the audition process that led them onto the “Star Trek” prequel series. John Billingsley said he thought his character, Dr. Phlox, might have some avian attributes, so he squawked like a bird between his

lines. After the audition, Mr. Billingsley got the role, but the producers never told him to drop the squawks. As the cameras rolled on the first day of filming, Mr. Billingsley squawked again. The director bluntly told him to stop fooling around. Anthony Montgomery said he got his part as helmsman Travis Mayweather by staying connected with “Star Trek” after failing to get a guest-starring spot on “Voyager.” He said a failed audition can set the stage for a successful one later. Another panel on Sunday celebrated a show whose 25th anniversary celebration last year was delayed by the pandemic: “Voyager.” Roxann Dawson, who played Chief Engineer B’Elanna Torres and has had a successful directing career, said she is directing

episodes of the new “Foundation” series, based on Isaac Asimov’s famous novels. And Robert Beltran and Garrett Wang, who played First Officer Chakotay and Ensign Harry Kim, took turns imitating Robert Picardo, who portrayed the holographic Doctor. Mr. Picardo wasn’t there to respond. The panel turned serious again when one fan thanked Mr. Wang for being on “Voyager” when there were few Asian-American actors in regular roles on TV shows. Mr. Wang noted he was, in fact, the only Asian-American actor with a regular television role when “Voyager” aired in the 1990s. The “Voyager” cast members agreed they were proud to be on a show that reflected diversity at a time before it had become a Hollywood trend.

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ARIES — Take pride in your nurturing instincts, Aries. Rescue an injured bird or join a conservation group. Do something to help save the whales. Take a more active role in the preservation of the planet. Become a concerned citizen who regularly speaks out for what you believe in. Don’t let other people’s political agendas get in the way of your true purpose. TAURUS — Something or someone may urge you to make a major move, Taurus. Be sure you make it in the right direction. Remember that strength lies in numbers. To conquer, people must unite. Factions of people continuing to fight among themselves only aggravate the problem. The key is to accept one another’s differences and work together on the larger issues that affect us all. GEMINI —Your ego is strong today, Gemini, and you have a strong will. This is a good time to put your plan for world domination into effect. Be sure you channel your powerful emotions into positive outlets. Create rather than destroy. Energy that isn’t used in a positive way will end up manifesting as accidents or hostility toward people who don’t deserve it. CANCER — Focus more of your power on your home and family life, Cancer. Take care of domestic issues and stick to household chores and duties. The more you do to your home, the more others will be inspired to pitch in and help. You may find it difficult to connect with certain people, so it might be best to give yourself some time alone. LEO — Don’t be surprised if emotions flare up between you and someone close on a professional or social level, Leo. The issue may be difficult to resolve now. People feel rather sensitive. If they hear something they don’t like, especially an opinion that may seem too critical, they’re likely to shut down. You might want to consider saving anything of a sensitive nature for tomorrow. VIRGO — People may be coming on strong, but you will be right there to meet them with an equally powerful rebuttal, Virgo. The problem is, the person who confronts you is talking about apples and you’re talking about oranges.November Get off your16, soapbox Monday, 2015 for a minute and listen to the

real issue. Don’t get caught in misunderstandings or things could backfire later. LIBRA — If something doesn’t make sense to you, Libra, question it. Be strong and confident. Don’t let others take advantage of your sensitive and nurturing personality. Your general tendency is to give more than you receive, but this may leave you feeling depleted. Put an end to this cycle. Be conscious of how you distribute your energy. Do something for yourself. SCORPIO — Try to control your aggression, Scorpio. People are likely to be a bit more sensitive than usual. You can use your powerful nature in positive ways by turning your energy inward and conquering the demons within. It may feel like others are trying to put a monkey wrench in your gears, so be careful. SAGITTARIUS — It’s time to be more aggressive regarding your needs, Sagittarius. Think of your heart as a powerful muscle that needs a tough workout. You’ll want to surround yourself with positive people who believe in you and support your efforts. Pump yourself up with vitality and selfconfidence. Make time for exercise and meditation. Bring more balance and harmony to your life. CAPRICORN — You’re in the hot seat today, Capricorn. Other people might put you on the spot for no apparent reason. This uncomfortable feeling could lead to tension if you overreact. Be careful that you have all the facts on the issue before you react. The whole situation may be a big misunderstanding. Maintain a level head tempered with kindness and respect. AQUARIUS — If there is something you need to fight for, this is the time to do it, Aquarius. For a while now you’ve been doing research on the best way to proceed. The time has come to take action. You have an extra boost of vitality, and your warrior instinct is strong. You feel like a volcano ready to expel boiling hot lava. Trust and follow your instincts. PISCES — You may not feel in the mood to fight today, Pisces. If someone challenges you, talk your way out of it. You will probably be able to win any battle with your words. Try sensitive reasoning instead of open combat. Listen carefully to the concerns of the opposing side and make your move accordingly. This isn’t a contest. It’s a conversation among friends.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT ARTHUR GRIFFIN Case Number: 21PR00329 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Robert Arthur Griffin A Petition for Probate has been filed by Ann L. Busath in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Ann L. Busath be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 09/02/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Thomas S. McIntosh, Esq. Address: LeBeau-Thelen, LLP PO Box 12092, Bakersfield, CA 93389 Phone: (661) 325-8962

PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No. 21001196-1 CA

APN: 019-101-002

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

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A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Robert D. Hughes and Susan B. Hughes, Trustees of The Hughes Family Living Trust, established by a Revocable Trust Agreement DTD December 29, 1989 Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/31/2005, as Instrument No. 20050008715 of Official Records of Santa Barbara County, California; Date of Sale: 09/08/2021 at 01:00 PM Place of Sale: At the north door of the main entrance to the County Courthouse 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,052,208.53 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common 1731 LAS TUNAS ROAD designation of real property: SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002122. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LOUISE K. MIZOTA & ASSOCIATES, 136 EAST CARRILLO STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: LOUISE K. MIZOTA, 136 EAST CARRILLO STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 07/20/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 01, 1985. 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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002065. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: PLUMBING BUSINESS & JUAN, 822, N. NOPAL, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JUAN MENDEZ, 822 N. NOPAL, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. STATE OR INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 07/14/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 14, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001998. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SOFT COURT SERVICES, 1745 CALLE PONIENTE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ANTHONY LOPEZ, 1035 CRAMER RD. #2, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. 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 07/08/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on Jul 07, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

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The City of Goleta Public Works Department and the County of Santa Barbara Flood Control District in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program regulation 65.7(b)(1), hereby give notice of the City of Goleta and the County of Santa Barbara’s intent to revise the flood hazard information, generally located between the Pacific Ocean and the extension of Daytona Drive. Specifically, the flood hazard information shall be revised along Devereux Creek from a point approximately 1,500 feet upstream of the Pacific Ocean to just downstream of the confluence with Devereux Creek Tributary 1, Devereux Creek Tributary 2 from its confluence with Devereux Creek to approximately 500 feet upstream of the confluence with Devereux Creek and Devereux Creek Tributary 3 from its confluence with Devereux Creek to just downstream of Storke Avenue. As a result of the revision, the floodway shall widen and narrow, the 1% annual chance water-surface elevations shall increase and decrease, and the 1% annual chance floodplain shall widen and narrow within the area of revision.

Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 019-101-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866-266-7512 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com using the file number assigned to this case 21001196-1 CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-266-7512 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com using the file number assigned to this case 21001196-1 CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 08/12/2021

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At the 55-Year Mission Tour, a “Star Trek” convention held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, fans asked Kelsey Grammer about “Cheers” and “Frasier,” and the actor told them he bought the grand piano from his “Frasier” living room and plays it today at his home in Palm Springs. Mr. Grammer was at the convention because he guest-starred as Capt. Morgan Bateson in the “Next Generation” episode “Cause and Effect.”

ZBS Law, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: 866-266-7512 or www.elitepostandpub.com

Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Ofﬁcer

Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed at Stantec ofﬁces at 111 East Victoria Street, Santa Barbara County, California. Interested persons may call Craig Steward at 805308-9163 for additional information from 8 am to 5 pm, August 16, 2021 to October 163, 2021.

This ofﬁce is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of a bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 33118 8/17, 8/24, 8/31/2021

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