Santa Barbara News-Press: October 25, 2022

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designing affordable housing

Award-winning architects discuss the benefits during Santa Barbara talk

‘Black Adam’

dispute over hotel purchase resolved

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Kinko’s founder Paul Orfalea of Montecito and another Montecito businessman have successfully defended their reputations against a $15 million lawsuit filed by a third Montecito man who accused them of fraud, claiming he was wrongly left out of a deal to buy and redevelop an Alabama hotel.

Mr. Orfalea and John Moller were sued by Patrick Nesbitt, who claimed that he and Mr. Moller entered into a 2015 oral agreement to go in on the deal together to buy the hotel, and that Mr. Moller violated that agreement by going it alone. Mr. Orfalea was named as a co-defendant.

A Santa Barbara jury reached its verdict on Oct. 12 following two days of deliberations. The case was heard in Santa Barbara because Mr. Nesbitt contended the oral agreement was created there.

No damages were awarded to the defendants, who won the case because they never filed a crosscomplaint against Mr. Nesbitt. Nor did they seek damages.

(The plaintiff, however, will be responsible for defendants’ costs, such as court reporter fees and

jury fees.)

Damages, however, were never the point, says Ryan Waggoner, a partner in Allen Matkins, the law firm that represented the defendants.

“While money was a factorMr. Nesbitt sought $15 million in damages - reputation was the primary concern at stake,” Mr. Waggoner said. “Mr. Nesbitt alleged that Mr. Moller and Mr. Orfalea committed fraud, so this lawsuit allowed them to vindicate their positions in a court of law and keep intact their reputations as honorable businessmen.

“Mr. Nesbitt, on the other hand, has harmed his reputation in the community by suing two prominent people in the community, one of whom is one of Santa Barbara’s most philanthropic residents.”

The dispute arose from the sale of a hotel in Huntsville, Alabama in October 2015.

Mr. Nesbitt, CEO of a hotel management company called Windsor Capital Group, Inc., had the motel under contract for approximately 10 months between 2013 and 2014. But after failing to line up financing, Windsor fell

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SB City Council to consider revisions to Single Family Design Board

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara City Council today will consider adopting an ordinance to revise the membership of the Single Family Design Board, which includes changing membership criteria and quorum requirements.

The council also will receive an update from staff regarding the Single Family Design Board process improvement work effort being considered by the Land Development Team Oversight Subcommittee to streamline project design review.

flexibility when appointing SFDB board members,” staff wrote in its report to the council.

The Single Family Design Board was established by the council in 2007 as the result of a multi-year effort to update the City’s Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance, which expanded the type and number of single-unit residence projects subject to discretionary design review.

Prior to 2007, single-unit residential development projects requiring design review were under the purview of the Architectural Board of Review.

By JARED DANIELS NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Two award-winning architects recently delivered a presentation at Santa Barbara City College that showcased their work and shared their knowledge of designing affordable, high-density housing in hard-tobuild areas such as Southern California.

Angela Brooks and Lawrence Scarpa, the husband-and-wife duo who head up the architecture and urban design firm Brooks+Scarpa and recently received the 2022 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal, emphasized that their work was driven by a recognition of the benefits of affordable housing.

The pair spent much of their presentation showcasing their projects in Los Angeles and other areas of Southern California — an array of modern multi-unit dwellings often outfitted with attractive facades, and that put an emphasis on achieving harmony with the street and surrounding neighborhood.

The firm also stresses the availability of outdoor courtyard spaces, which the owners believe is essential to the success of highdensity housing.

“When you build something that’s (high) density, you really need to create space as well for people to be,” Mrs. Brooks explained during Friday’s talk. “So you’ll see all of our buildings that are six stories and below have courtyards. (They’re) really the lungs of the buildings.”

This emphasis on design carries out throughout the portfolio that was displayed, whether the building was purposed for affordable residential units or housing for homeless populations, another factor that Brooks and Scrappa believe are required to improve neighborhood reception to such projects

In addition to their direct involvement in designing and developing affordable housing, the pair emphasized their commitment to helping other organizations contribute to the mission of increasing the stock of affordable housing.

One such contribution they’ve made is creating a tool kit to help developers, including Brooks+Scrappa, create affordable high-density housing that passes regulatory muster throughout Los Angeles County.

“There’s 27 cities in L.A. County — they all have their own codes, everything is different,” Mr. Scrappa said. “But what they have in common are three (lot) sizes; 80% of them (fall into three different lot sizes and configurations). So we took all the codes. We distilled everything down to what was common and came up with a building area and a strategy that would fit within all of those cities’ codes.”

“And we came up with the tool kit that you could configure based on prefabricated components that you could just select them and they will fit on any of those sites in L.A. County,” he continued.

Throughout the presentation, the pair

repeatedly emphasized their belief in the importance of affordable housing for cities — and hoped to showcase through their work that, with proper and mindful design, highdensity building can be a viable option in providing it.

“What we are basically trying to do is to show that affordable housing can make cities richer,” Mr. Scarpa told the audience.

“And we’re not just doing that to try and advocate for affordable housing — we really believe that diverse communities are more sustainable, more rich and better places to live.”

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The council will meet at 2 p.m. in its chambers, 735 Anacapa St.

“Given ongoing challenges to recruit new Single Family Design Board (SFDB) members and maintain a quorum for their biweekly full board meetings, staff is requesting to amend the SFDB membership to be comprised of five members (instead of seven members), to establish that three members would constitute a quorum (instead of four members), and that attendance by a member with professional qualifications in architecture is unnecessary to achieve quorum,” according to the city.

For membership qualifications, staff is proposing that the board be composed of at least one architect, up to three professionals with similar qualifications, and up to three members of the public without professional qualifications.

Further, staff is proposing to add urban planning as a category in professional qualifications based on Ordinance Committee input.

“With these changes, staff hopes to address the immediate concern of holding regularly scheduled SFDB hearings while providing the City Council ultimate

The expanded discretionary review of single-unit residential projects necessitated a separate advisory body to handle the workload and focus on issues and design features of residential development.

The city of Santa Barbara often has challenges recruiting and retaining members of the City’s four design review bodies (SFDB, ABR, Historic Landmarks Commission and Sign Committee), staff said.

Whereas the membership criteria and quorum requirements of the ABR and Historic Landmarks Commission are established by City Charter, SFDB membership is established by Municipal Code and can be amended by a majority vote of the council.

“Staff recommends revising the membership criteria of the SFDB to address persistent recruitment and retention issues and challenges achieving a quorum in order to hold scheduled public meetings and minimize unnecessary delay of single-unit residential development projects,” according to the city.

Current requirements call for seven members appointed by the

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Lawrence Scarpa and Angie Brooks, recent winners of the 2022 AIA National Gold Medal Award for design, showcase their multi-unit dwellings during a lecture at Santa Barbara City College.

At left, Lawrence Scarpa and Angie Brooks emphasize their work is driven by a recognition of the benefits of affordable housing. At right, the audience listens during the lecture on affordable housing.

Brooks+Scarpa, an architecture and urban design firm, has worked with others on developing affordable high-density housing that passes regulatory muster throughout Los Angeles County.

News-Press announces its election endorsements

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Governor: Sen. Brian Dahle.

Lieutenant Governor: Angela Underwood Jacobs.

Secretary of State: Rob Bernosky.

Controller: Lanhee Chen.

State Treasurer: Jack Guerrero.

Superintendent of Public Instruction: Lance Christensen.

Attorney General: Nathan Hochman.

Insurance Commissioner: Robert Howell. State Board of Equalization, 2nd District: Peter Coe Verbica.

U.S. Senate/Partial Term: Mark Meuser.

U.S. Senate/Full Term: Mark Meuser.

U.S. House Representative, District 24: Dr. Brad Allen.

State Assembly, District 37: Mike Stoker.

SCHOOL BOARDS

Santa Barbara County Board of Education, Trustee Area 1: Rosanne Crawford.

Santa Barbara Community College District, Trustee Area 1: Debi Stoker.

Santa Barbara Community College District, Trustee Area 5: Sharon Salvador-Jegottka.

Santa Barbara Unified School District, Trustee Area 1: Efigenia Banales.

Santa Barbara Unified School District,

Trustee Area 4: Phebe Mansur.

Goleta Union School District, Trustee Area 1: Caroline Abate. Goleta Union School District, Trustee Area 3: Christy Lozano.

Lompoc Unified School District: To be announced.

SPECIAL DISTRICT

Goleta Water District, District 2: Greg S. Hammel.

CITY COUNCIL RACES

Carpinteria City Council, Trustee Area 3: Patty Boyd (write in). Lompoc Mayor: Jim Mosby.

Parks department to discuss Ortega Park

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a community event next month to provide an update on the Ortega Park Renewal Project and the evolution of the park’s design over the past year.

The department will also use the event to gather any final public input to refine and finalize the design before drafting construction drawings for the future park.

The event will occur at 1 p.m. Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Ortega Welcome House. Spanish translation services will be provided.

Updates provided by the Parks and Recreation Department will include details on the following:

• Murals and Public Art: Four community meetings informed the locations for 12 existing murals and 12 new murals.

• Community Pool: The 25yard pool increased from four to six lanes to support expanded programming options.

• All-Wheel Park (formerly Skate Park): The skate park now has an all-wheel design suited for skateboards, scooters, bikes, roller skates and rollerblades.

• Community Gathering Space: The community gathering space has been expanded to support large-scale community events. This change required the

removal of the bocce ball and cornhole courts, and pingpong tables. The splash pad has also been removed, and splash features have been incorporated into the wading pool within the community pool area.

• Fencing: Fencing will be used around the pool, all-wheel park and multi-sport field to ensure safety. The perimeter fence allowing the park to be secured after hours has been removed.

All design refinements have been guided by public request and feedback.

Outreach for the Ortega Park Renewal Project began in 2018, and the Master Plan was released in January 2019.

From there, the project moved

through the planning and design review process with extensive community engagement before receiving final approval from the Planning Commission in September 2021.

The Nov. 12 meeting aims to confirm public agreement on the community-driven refinements made to the plan since the 2021 approval. The Parks and Recreation Department will then complete final construction documents and obtain building permits.

Members of the public who are unable to attend the in-person event may submit comments to jvanmullem@santabarbaraca.gov. email: nhartstein@newspress.com

One injured after shots ring out Monday in Santa Maria

SANTA MARIA - Police responded Monday about noon to a report of shots being fired in the vicinity of 700 North Thornburg.

The incident involved a couple of people. One person was injured, but is expected to survive, police said. He was taken to the hospital. No other details were available.

Police investigating vehicle vs. pedestrian crash

SANTA MARIA - Police on Monday were still investigating an accident that occurred the night before when a vehicle struck a pedestrian trying to cross the street.

The pedestrian sustained major injuries when he was struck by the vehicle at the corner of Broadway and El Camino Street, police said.

The unidentified driver remained at the scene and was

cooperative with investigating officers. It was unknown whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident.

The man who was struck apparently had been walking on the sidewalk before attempting to cross Broadway when the accident occurred shortly after 8 p.m.

Emergency personnel were dispatched shortly afterward and found the victim at the accident scene. He was taken to the hospital where he was listed in critical condition, police said. Police are asking anyone with information on the accident or the pedestrian’s identity to call Officer Dustin Rhoads at 805-928-3781, ext. 1355.

Firefighters put out box trailer fire

LOS ALAMOS - Santa Barbara County firefighters responded Monday morning to a small box trailer that caught fire along Highway 101 south of Palmer Road near Los Alamos.

Firefighters quickly doused the flames. There was no extension into the brush, and no injuries, fire officials said. The fire was reported at 8:49 a.m.

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The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will discuss details such as murals and the outdoor swimming pool when it presents an update on plans for Ortega Park.

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Davidson records third hat trick for Westmont women’s soccer

By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Reese Davidson’s recordsetting performance helped #16 Westmont Women’s Soccer (10-03, 5-0-1 GSAC) post its 10th win of the season – a 4-0 shutout over host San Diego Christian (4-6-5, 1-4-2).

Davidson recorded a hat trick for the third time this season. She became just the second player in Westmont history to record three goals in three different games and the first to do so in a single season. Davidson also recorded hat tricks against Lincoln and Arizona Christian. Her 14 goals this season leads the GSAC.

Kelsey Steck is the only other player to have scored three goals in three different games. During the 2013 season, she tallied three against Arizona Christian. Then in 2014, she posted three goals against San Diego Christian. Steck capped off her senior year with a record-tying five goals against San Diego Christian on October 31, 2015.

“We are moving the ball better

and better,” offered Westmont head coach Jenny Jaggard after the game. “The team is doing a better and better job every game figuring out how to keep the ball and still find moments to go forward. It is fun to watch them.

“San Diego Christian did a good job of packing the back half. They are good defenders. They were patient and they would wait for us to swing it and then come out and drive at us, pushing us back.

“The game was very tactical. We were not going to get a breakaway against a team like this. We had to find ways to move their defenders out of position to get a chance to get into the goal because it is so crowded in there. I was really proud of our players. It is the hardest game to play when a team packs the back like that. It requires a lot of patience and use of movement. It is kind of a chess game and fun to watch.”

The honor of scoring the game winner went to Karley Kingsley in the 15th minute.

“Similar to a goal in our last game, Grace got the ball, beat a couple of players and went to

the end line. She cut it back and played a beautifully dropped, diagonal ball to Karly who was running from the top of the box into the box. Karly one-time finished it beautifully.”

Davidson scored for the first time in the 53rd minute, providing a bit of breathing room for the Warriors as they took a 2-0 lead.

“Reese’s first goal came off a corner kick from Ande Siegel,” reported Jaggard. “The ball went toward the back post and clipped off a defender. Reese was making a run onto the ball and volleyed it in.”

Sadie Hill provided the assist in the 65th minute for Davidson’s second goal.

“Sadie sent a beautiful ball that penetrated through their midfield, right to Reese’s feet,” said Jaggard. “Reese was sitting on the left side of the box. She took a beautiful lateral touch toward the center, creating a gap of space for herself before blasting it in.”

“Reese’s third goal was off a cross from Ande on the right side closer to the near post,” said Jaggard of the goal scored in the 75th minute. “It was a beautiful

Westmont men’s soccer falls in Temecula

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Westmont Men’s Soccer (7-4-2, 2-4-1 GSAC) saw an early lead turn into a 2-1 deficit in less than 60 seconds during the second half of an eventual loss to San Diego Christian (5-7-4, 2-4-1). For only the second time in seven GSAC games, the Warriors got on the board in first, as opposed to playing from behind as they have in recent weeks.

However, after getting on the board first, Westmont conceded two goals to the Hawks during the 60th and 61st minutes of action, allowing San Diego to go on and win 2-1.

“Today, we played for much bigger purposes than winning and losing,” shared Coach Johnny Whallon. “The team showed courage and composure over a very difficult set of circumstances in the last 24 hours. I am beyond proud of the team for sticking together and competing the right way.”

During the first-45 Westmont did not surrender a shot on the goal, allowing Westmont’s offense time to search for the game’s first score. Then, in the 29th minute, Erik Guerrero continued to create opportunities for the Warriors when he found an open Landon Amaral for a shot at keeper Mark Cardenas.

From there, Amaral deposited his fourth goal of the season to give the Warriors the initial advantage.

While the Hawks did not once threaten keeper Abraham Arteaga in the first half, the second half saw the Hawks challenge the goalie less than two minutes into the second. Luckily, for Westmont, Arteaga was able to reject the first shot from the Hawks. Unfortunately, in the 60th minute, Westmont

would not be so lucky.

First, in minute 60, SDC’s Andrija Mihajlovic assisted an eventual equalizer to James William. William’s fourth goal of the season tied the match at one. Then, 59 seconds later, matters grew only worse for the Warriors. Less than a minute after William’s scored the equalizer, the scorer passed to an open Arie Boersma for a shot at Arteaga.

With only the second goal of his freshman campaign, Boersma found the back of the net to turn the game upside down. After leading for half an hour, Westmont saw their advantage turn into a deficit in less than one minute.

In the final 30 minutes of action the Warriors put four more shots on goal, but were unable to sneak one past Cardenas, who collected five saves en route to the win. In the end, Westmont out-shot SDC 17-9 and 6-3 on frame, but the Hawks made one more of the attempts show up on the scoreboard.

Now, with two games left in the season, Westmont is currently tied for seventh in the GSAC standings with San Diego Christian, with both teams two points back of The Master’s (5-8-2, 3-4) for the sixth and final spot in the GSAC Tournament.

Next week, the Hawks play at Hope International (10-1-4, 5-0-2) and Life Pacific (1-14, 0-7), while the Mustangs host Menlo (7-3-5, 3-1-3,) and William Jessup (4-8-3, 1-5-1).

On Thursday at 3:15 p.m., Westmont will host William Jessup, and on Saturday, Westmont will host Menlo for Senior Day at 12:30 p.m.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

Westmont volleyball sweeps Hope International for sixth straight win

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Westmont Volleyball (18-4, 122 GSAC) celebrated senior night with their sixth win in a row on Saturday night, when they swept the Hope International Royals (5-18, 4-11) in Santa Barbara. In the first set, Westmont erased a 10-point deficit to win a thriller, before taking control of the second and third set to end the night.

Following senior night festivities, the Warriors were late to the real party, committing four errors out of the gate that caused head coach Ruth McGolpin to use a timeout trailing 7-2. After the stoppage, the Royals continued to catch the Warriors on their heels scoring on another pair of Warrior attacking errors en route to a 13-5 lead. At that point, McGolpin was forced to use her final timeout.

“During one of the timeouts I said, ‘this doesn’t surprise me, but this also doesn’t concern me’,” reflected McGolpin. “We were down 10 at one point, but I had no doubt in our ability to keep clawing.”

After trailing 17-7, Westmont arrived to the scene with a 10-4 run, trimming the deficit to 21-17, while bringing the home crowd alive. At that point, the Royals called a timeout in an attempt to slow the Warriors’ momentum.

The emotional wave was halted for a moment, as the Royals eventually led 24-20. Then, a three-point run for the Warriors brought the crowd to their feet

and caused the Royals to use their final timeout up 24-23. Murchison Gym erupted when a solo block from Taylor Distelberg tied the game at 24, and grew only louder when a kill from Sara Krueger gave them a 25-24 lead.

The Royals did not go away immediately, tying the game at 25. In the end, however, a kill from Alexa Shiner, and an attacking error from the Royals led to a simultaneous roar and sigh of relief from the home crowd, as Westmont came all the way back to win it 27-25.

“The grit was amazing out there,” said a proud McGolpin. “The blocking started to pick up, and Sara Krueger got on fire towards the end of that set as well.

The amount of grit they showed in that first set changed the entire night’s momentum.”

The two sides played each other closely in the beginning of the second set, but a kill from Phoebe Minch led to an HIU timeout when the Warriors stretched their lead to 16-12. A kill from Distelberg capped off the next stretch of points for Westmont, which forced Hope International to use their final timeout trailing 20-14.

Minutes later, Distelberg’s seventh kill of the match gave Westmont a 25-20 win, and 2-0 set advantage.

In the third set, Hope International once again hung with the Warriors, taking a 1615 lead partway through the set.

However, three errors in five possessions from the Royals

header goal. We have been on a roll with quality goals right now.”

The game also saw the return of Alyssa Zahirals to the pitch.

“It was her first game since her ACL injury last year and she played the last 15 minutes,” said Jaggard. “She has been looking good in practice and played well.”

With the win, and a 1-1 tie between Ottawa (Ariz.) (10-32, 4-1-2) and Menlo (7-3-2, 4-11), Westmont has claimed sole possession of first place in the GSAC with 16 points (three points for a win, one for a tie) in the standings. Ottawa is in second

place with 14 points and Menlo claims third with 13 points. Vanguard (3-3-1, 7-5-3), who played to a scoreless tie with The Master’s (3-7-4, 1-2-3) is in fourth place with 10 points.

With a win at home next Thursday against William Jessup (1-4-1, 3-7-2), the Warriors could clinch at least a share of the GSAC Regular Season Championship and a bye in the first round of the upcoming GSAC Tournament. Six teams qualify for the conference tournament with the top two receiving a bye in the opening round. With one more weekend

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to play, none of the GSAC’s nine teams have yet been eliminated from postseason play.

Westmont will conclude regular season play next Saturday when they host Menlo. If Westmont defeats William Jessup on Thursday and Menlo wins its game against The Master’s, Saturday’s game will determine the top seed in the GSAC Tournament.

Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

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allowed the Warriors to flip the script and take a 19-17 lead going into an HIU timeout.

Then, out of Hope’s timeout, an attacking error from Westmont followed by a kill from the Royals tied it at 19 again, leading McGolpin to call a timeout of her own.

Out of the timeout, Malone began to put the finishing touches on her senior night, first with a block, and second with a kill, giving the Warriors a momentumbuilding 21-19 lead. Moments later, a Royals’ attacking error brought an end to a 25-22 win, and clean sweep for the Warriors.

Krueger led the team offensively with 10 kills, while Distelberg added eight of her own. Defensively, Kaili Hashimoto led the team with 18 digs, while Alexis Dennick collected a team-high seven blocks. Malone also collected six blocks, as the Warriors out-blocked the Royals 9-5.

Kistner led the team with 17 assists, while Shiner contributed with 15 of her own.

“Sara Kruger and Alexis Dennick were the standouts,” expressed McGolpin. “Alexa Gatiss was fantastic in the back row as well. It was a collective effort tonight.”

Along with the win, Westmont spent the evening honoring Malone, Kistner, and Gatiss as the club’s three seniors. The trio is the first four-year group to compete exclusively under McGolpin.

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UCSB women’s soccer clinches Big West Tournament berth

By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

With its playoff dreams well-alive, the UCSB women’s soccer team faced Long Beach State this Sunday in their final regular season game. Senior midfielder Dylan Lewis seized the opportunity to make history on a penalty kick, making the quickest ever goal in a game this season at only 42 seconds. The Gauchos were determined to hold onto their lead, and despite only a moment of uncertainty, an impressive shot by senior Claire Grouwinkel allowed the Gauchos to prevail 2-1.

With this momentous win, the Gauchos (5-86, 4-3-3) forced Long Beach State (6-5-6, 5-1-3) into its first conference loss, clinching a spot in the Big West Tournament.

The Gauchos wasted absolutely no time to light up the scoreboard. Not even a minute into the game, a tousle for possession on the right side of the goal resulted in a penalty

on Long Beach. Senior Dylan Lewis took the opportunity, placing a swift shot into the top right corner of the net. Action did not diminish in the first half as fierce offense from both sides kept goalkeepers on their toes.

Sophomore Manuri Alwis was on the attack with a close shot at the bottom of the net.

Momentous defense, including a tremendous save by senior Evann Smith, allowed the Gauchos to hold a 1-0 lead in the first half.

The Gaucho’s entered the second half determined to keep hold of their advantage with a four-person lineup change. However, their defense couldn’t match Maddy Perez’s agility. Following a deflection by Evann Smith, Perez was quick to take advantage and launch it into the top right corner of the goal. The Beach tied the Gauchos 1-1.

UCSB was not deterred, aiming to once again lead over Long Beach. In a spectacular play, a pressured Melanie Mikoy passed to senior Claire Grouwinkel. Growinkel,

contested against defense, rocketed the ball into the top right of the goal over the hands of the out-stretched Beach keeper, giving the Gauchos a 2-1 lead.

The Gauchos and Beach continued to battle with more excellent defense. A save by Smith and the brilliant shot by Grouwinkel granted the Gauchos’ 2-1 victory over Long Beach State. The significant win marks the Gaucho’s clinching of the Big West Conference playoffs.

“Nobody outside of what we do knows how much these kids commit to this and that’s why when we win, the emotion is so massive,” said Head Coach Paul Stumpf. “Because [they] work so hard, I am pleased when they get rewarded for all of that effort. That is gold.”

Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

UCSB women’s volleyball falls to Hawai’i

By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The UCSB women’s volleyball team (12-8, 8-2) fell in its firstplace battle on the island Saturday night as the Gauchos lost to Hawai’I (11-6, 9-1) in four sets 25-21, 20-15, 25-18, 25-22.

On the Stat Sheet

• Michelle Ohwobete set a new season-high leading all players with 18 kills on a .271 clip to go with six digs and three blocks.

• Tallulah Froley was her usual potent self, sending down 14 kills on a .323 clip.

• Macall Peed continued to impress at the Stan Sheriff Center as after last year’s 27 digs on the island, she went for another 20

tonight to lead all players. She added nine assists as well.

• Briana McKnight narrowly missed a double-double, collecting nine kills and 13 digs.

• In her home state, Mehana Ma’a tallied a 21 assist, 10 dig double-double.

• UCSB outhit UH .234 to .220 and outblocked the home team 10 to eight.

hOw it h appened

• The conference’s top two teams traded points through the early going in the opening set until a 5-1 run in the Rainbow Wahine’s favor gave them a 14-10 lead.

UCSB battled back to make it a 20-18 game late but Hawai’i would manage to trade points and hold off the Gauchos’ late comeback to

seal it.

• After trailing by as much as four at 15-11 in the second frame, the Gauchos began chipping away at the Bows’ lead until they were tied at 19 apiece. From there UCSB closed out the set on a 6-1 run fueled by kills from Wilson and McKnight and a huge block by Wilson and Froley to take its sole set of the night.

• Hawai’i bounced back in set three, as after the two teams traded points early the Rainbow Wahine began to build their lead, going on a 7-2 run to all but put the frame away with a 22-16 lead. They would close it out on a 104 run to regain the lead in the overall match.

• The fourth and final set was all Hawai’i early as the home team jumped out to an early lead and

stretched it to as much as six at 16-10, but the Gauchos weren’t finished. UCSB chipped away and used a 4-1 run thanks to a block and a trio of kills by Ohwobete to make a two-point game at 21-19. Unfortunately, UH was able to recuperate, find its footing and put the set away.

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The Gauchos now return home to host UC Irvine next Thursday before seeing UC San Diego on Sunday. UCSB topped both teams the first time through The Big West schedule.

Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

Westmont’s magic number to claim championship down to two

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Together the group has won two GSAC regular season Championships, and are on the cusp of a third. Historically, the group will be remembered for being part of the 2019 team, the first team in program history to reach the NAIA National Championship match.

“Senior night is always rough,” admitted

McGolpin. “It’s rough emotionally and it can be rough physically as well. This group of seniors has persevered with this program and with me for four years at the helm. I could not be more stoked that this is my first class.”

With now a three-game lead over Vanguard for first-place, Westmont’s magic number to clinch the GSAC Championship is down to two. Coincidentally, Westmont’s next game is Friday, Oct. 28, when they’ll host the Lions at 7 p.m.

With a win, the Warriors would become GSAC Champions.

“Obviously, we know to take things one game at a time,” assured McGolpin. “It’s going to be a tough battle, but I’m glad it’s at home. Bring out the crowd.”

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

email: sports@newspress.com

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recruitment process concludes and new members are appointed by council.

council, including two members who are licensed architects; a licensed landscape architect; three members with professional qualifications in fields related to architecture, including, but not limited to, building design, structural engineering, industrial design, or landscape contracting, and one appointed from the public at large.

The current ordinance establishes a quorum of the SFDB as four members, one of whom shall be a licensed architect.

The SFDB is currently down to five appointed members due to consistently low turnout in applications and resignation of members outside of the regular advisory group recruitment cycle.

To remedy past recruitment challenges, staff have occasionally requested existing SFDB members to voluntarily serve beyond their appointed term until the next advisory group

In recent recruitment cycles, existing and potential members expressed to staff that the countywide demand for professionals to serve on numerous design review boards leaves few licensed architects, landscape architects and other design professionals available to serve on the city’s boards.

In accordance with the current membership configuration, if SFDB begins a meeting with the minimum to achieve quorum and a member needs to recuse herself or himself from an agenda item, quorum is lost, and the project must be continued for two weeks.

This occurred as recently as Aug. 15. Subsequently, the Aug. 29 SFDB meeting was canceled in its entirety due to an unexpected illness of one member and the planned absence of another.

The requirement that one licensed architect must be present to constitute a quorum exacerbates the challenge to

achieving quorum and holding scheduled meetings, staff said. Staff schedule special and additional SFDB meetings when needed to address the backlog of SFDB projects and canceled meetings, but staff said this response is not sustainable long term.

The Ordinance Committee met on Oct. 4 and discussed the implications of reconfiguring the SFDB’s membership. On Oct.11, the Ordinance Committee amended staff’s original proposal to have five members on the board with three members constituting a quorum, but no requirement that quorum shall have a particular professional licensure.

Staff’s proposal did not originally include a licensed architect as part of the SFDB membership due to recruitment challenges, but the Ordinance Committee determined the position was a critical component to the board. They decided that membership includes the requirement for one licensed architect, up to three professionals with similar

qualifications, and up to three members of the public in order to maximize council’s flexibility when appointing members.

In addition, the Ordinance Committee requested that the field of urban planning be added as a professional category for board membership.

Planning Division staff are currently engaged in a larger work effort to review the types of single-unit residential projects that currently require SFDB review, with an objective to streamline the permitting process where possible and ensure that discretionary review is adding value to the project and the community.

That effort is just beginning and is expected to take about eight to 10 months to complete.

“The need to adjust the SFDB membership criteria and quorum requirements is more immediate and, therefore, being addressed ahead of other future SFDBrelated code amendments,” staff said.

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2015 because Mr. Moller was the most qualified buyer,” Mr. Waggoner said.

HOCKER, Marilyn Mae

May 31, 1933 – Oct 6, 2022

A longtime Santa Barbara resident, Marilyn Hocker passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022, at the age of 89 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born in Los Angeles, CA, where she spent the next 19 years in Los Angeles until she met her husband, Lonnie Hocker, then in the Navy, on a blind date. They soon were married in Las Vegas in 1952. The next years were dictated by the Navy, moving to Key West, FL, Tampa, FL, Charleston, SC, and to San Diego, CA.

After leaving the Navy and finishing college in San Diego, they moved to Santa Barbara where she lived for the next 60 years. Marilyn is survived by three children, Keith (Michelle) Hocker, Cindy (Lee) Olsen, Amy (Ryan) Bertul and 2 grandsons, Phillip and Alexander. Marilyn had been active in the community with numerous volunteer organizations as well as starting her own bookkeeping business. She has served as PTA president, Bluebird Leader, St. Michael’s Auxiliary president, active with high school Drill Team and Swim Clubs and a longtime member of the Woman’s Service Club of Goleta where she held numerous office positions.

Funeral services will be held privately with her family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central Coast Hospice, 253 Granada Ave. Suite D, San Luis Obispo, Ca, 93401, who worked tirelessly and with compassion and devotion in her final days and hours.

out of contract and forfeited to Mr. Orfalea’s company its $550,000 deposit.

In May 2015, the hotel opportunity resurfaced.

Mr. Nesbittt contacted his acquaintance, Mr. Moller, who at the time was looking to complete a tax-deferred 1031 exchange. The two discussed the idea of working together on the hotel opportunity for a few weeks in May and June 2015, Mr. Waggoner said.

“Eventually, however, Mr. Moller realized that Mr. Nesbitt didn’t want to invest a lot of money into the transaction but sought about 40 percent of the upside,” he said. “Mr. Moller also discovered from speaking with other people in the Santa Barbara community that Mr. Nesbitt is notoriously litigious.

“As a result, Mr. Moller elected to purchase the hotel alone.”

Mr. Orfalea became involved because his company developed and owned the Bridge Street Town Centre, a bustling mixed use center in Huntsville, Ala., that includes the Westin hotel at issue in the lawsuit. The company owned the hotel between 2008 and 2015.

“He had no preexisting relationship with Mr. Moller and sold the hotel to him in October

After Mr. Moller purchased the hotel, “Mr. Nesbitt alleged that he had entered into an oral joint agreement with Mr. Moller to acquire and redevelop the hotel, and that Mr. Moller breached that oral joint venture agreement by acquiring and redeveloping the hotel without him,” Mr. Waggoner said.

“Mr. Nesbitt also alleged that Mr. Orfalea and his company conspired with Mr. Moller to cut out Mr. Nesbitt from the transaction.”

That simply wasn’t what happened, Mr. Waggoner said.

“There was no oral joint venture agreement. Mr. Moller and Mr. Nesbitt briefly discussed working together on the hotel opportunity, but they never came close to finalizing the details of the arrangement,” he said.

“Further, Mr. Nesbitt told Mr. Orfalea’s employee to ‘keep the damn hotel’ because he would never pay the asking price of $22 million.

“Mr. Orfalea stopped negotiating with Mr. Nesbitt after this exchange, and Mr. Nesbitt left for a month-long vacation in Europe a couple of days later. Mr. Moller was free to acquire the hotel on his own and Mr. Orfalea was free to sell the hotel to whomever he determined was the most qualified buyer.”

After listening to both sides’ arguments, the jury ruled in favor of the two defendants.

“This case ultimately came down to credibility,” Mr. Waggoner said. “The jury found that Mr. Moller and Mr. Orfalea were far more credible than Mr. Nesbitt.

“Mr. Nesbitt was caught in several lies during the trial. For example, during the time period that Mr. Nesbitt alleged that an oral joint venture existed between Mr. Moller and him, Mr. Nesbitt was actively searching for joint venture partners and concealing this fact from Mr. Moller.”

What’s more, the plaintiff “significantly overstated” his friendship with Mr. Orfalea, Mr. Waggoner said, claiming that Mr. Orfalea conspired with Mr. Moller to cut out Mr. Nesbitt from the transaction.

“Mr. Nesbitt and Mr. Orfalea have been acquaintances for years, and are members of the ‘breakfast club’ that regularly meets at the pharmacy,” Mr. Waggoner said. “Mr. Nesbitt tried to portray a scene of two friends (Mr. Orfalea and Mr. Moller) working together to steal a business opportunity from him” when in truth both defendants testified at trial that they were - at most - acquaintances of Mr. Nesbitt, and that Mr. Nesbitt was lying about his characterization of their relationships.” email: nhartstein@newspress.com

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Between a Rock and a hard place

Black Adam’ soars thanks to Dwayne Johnson, other cast members and strong story

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The casting of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Black Adam was sheer genius.

It’s hard to imagine anyone who could play the DC Comics anti-hero with the same level of sincerity and intensity as Mr. Johnson, who’s careful to never go over the top and makes you curious about Teth-Adam, an ancient, powerful man who is determined to deliver his brand of justice, not hesitating to kill the bad guys.

“Black Adam,” which topped the box office in its opening weekend (no surprise there), succeeds because of Mr. Johnson’s performance, as well

as the addition of a couple of the earliest superheroes in DC Comics history. Like Black Adam, they date back to the 1940s: Dr. Fate/ Kent Nelson, the sorcerer who can see the future and is played brilliantly by Pierce Brosnan, and Hawkman/Carter Hall, portrayed with good intensity by Aldis Hodge.

Hawkman and Dr. Fate are two of the original members of the Justice Society. And they are ideal characters to be in a movie with Black Adam. Hawkman is the reincarnation of Prince Khufu. And Kent Nelson, aka Dr. Fate, was an archaeologist who stumbled onto the helmet that gives him power (via the unseen god Nabu).

They’re joined by two of the

young members: Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo), who can grow into a giant but needs some training, and Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell), who controls the wind and tornados. Both have ties with people previously affiliated with the Justice Society.

The movie begins with the oppression of slaves in ancient Kahndaq, where slave Teth Adam gained mighty powers but was imprisoned after using his power for revenge. He’s resurrected by Adrianna Tomaz (Sarah Shahi) in modern Kahndaq. Along with her young son Amon (Bodhi Sabongui) and others, Adrianna is trying to free their country from foreign mercenaries.

In DC Comics history, Black Adam was originally a villain,

with the same powers as the original Captain Marvel (the boy who becomes a hero by yelling “Shazam!,” not the young woman in the Marvel Studios movies). But in this century, DC Comics has turned him into an anti-hero who’s determined to protect the people of his beloved Kahndaq, no matter what he has to do.

Longtime DC Comics fans will love the presence of the Justice Society, which is the first superhero team in the history of comics. Better known is the Justice League of America, which was a Silver Age comics book reboot of the Justice Society of America, but the addition of young characters in the late 20th

century and early 21st century has made the Justice Society a multigenerational team.

After the success of “Black Adam,” DC Comics/Warner Bros. would be wise to produce a Justice Society movie.

The characters are still relevant, thanks to comic books and the current “Stargirl” series on The CW. Longtime comic book fans know the heroes from the Justice Society were reinvented during the Silver Age reboot, and later the older and younger versions existed in parallel universes.

In addition to the Justice Society, there’s another fun connection from other films from the DC Extended Universe movies. That won’t be spoiled here. And a second, great connection comes after the start of closing credits. Remember, never leave a superhero movie early!

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Above, Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) delivers his own brand of justice in “Black Adam.” At right, Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo) has the ability to grow into a giant, but is still learning what he should do as a member of a superhero team.

Above, Hawkman is determined to imprison Black Adam before he kills any more villains. At right, Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell) can control the wind.

Dr. Fate (Pierce Brosnan) is a sorcerer who gets his powers from Nabu, one of the lords of order. Dr. Fate is powerful when he wears his helmet and can see the future when he holds it.

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“Black Adam” is playing at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara; Metro 4, 618 State St., Santa Barbara; Camino Real Cinemas, 7040 MarketPlace Drive, Goleta; and Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX, 100 Town Center E., Santa Maria. See metrotheatres. com and regmovies.com.

How to be a best friend

Whenwe are young, we seem to have no shortage of “best friends.” As we mature, however, the nature of our friendships changes.

Having or being a best friend is not as simple as labeling someone our BFF (best friend forever). There are other more important factors.

1. Being emotionally supportive is probably the most important element of any adult friendship. Best friends refrain from unnecessarily criticizing each other and tend to be nonjudgmental.

2. A best friend will listen to you and thoughtfully respond rather than react to what you’ve said even if you have triggered something in him or her. The ability to hear what another is truly saying is one of the best parts of friendship.

3. You can tell who your real friends are when you need help with a move or a ride to the airport. Best friends go out of their way for the people they care about, and it feels good to both parties.

4. Thoughtfulness is a great quality that

deepens and strengthens any friendship.

Being able to see someone else’s needs and doing what you can to fulfill those needs is a bonding experience. Our best friends do things for us that no one else would think of.

5. Reliability is another great trait in a personal friendship. When you know you can call on a friend to bail you out of a jam 24/7, it makes you feel better and increases your confidence.

6. Best friends are accepting of you and your flaws. They don’t expect perfection. When you aren’t at your best, they are understanding rather than critical. If you’re having a bad day, someone who cares for you will ask if they can help or let you be alone if that’s what you need.

7. A friend gave me a cocktail napkin that said, “Friends are therapists you can drink with.” A good friendship is therapeutic, but a good friend is not the same as a drinking buddy.

8. A good friendship can define you both and help each of you navigate this thing called life. Your friend is a mirror who reflects back

Clooney, Roberts reunite, provide a ticket to laughter

By DAVE MASON

NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

George Clooney and Julia Roberts are the perfect comic duo.

That’s evident in “Ticket to Paradise,” in which the stars from the “Ocean’s 11” franchise play a divorced couple trying to prevent their daughter from marrying a seaweed farmer in Bali, Indonesia.

Mr. Clooney plays David Cotton, the father of recent law graduate Lily (Kaitlyn Dever), and Julia Roberts is the mother, Georgia Cotton. David and Georgia get the shock of their lives when Lily, who took a trip with a friend to Bali after commencement, announces that instead of embarking on her law career, she’s going to settle down with Gede (Maxime Bouttier), the seaweed farmer.

From that point, David and Georgia, two divorcees who can’t stand each other, agree to put their differences aside and sabotage this wedding. After all, they don’t want Lily to make the mistake they made when they married each other 25 years ago.

Along the way, Georgia sees her young boyfriend, not-toobright airline pilot Paul (Lucas Bravo), but it’s clear the chemistry is better between David and Georgia.

Ol Parker directs a movie that has just the right amount

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of slapstick, the right amount of characters panicking, and Mr. Clooney and Ms. Roberts deliver the well-written dialogue in Mr. Parker and co-writer Daniel Pipski’s screenplay with the right amount of verbal punch.

The plot is somewhat predictable. You know the parents are likely to get into trouble with Lily over their schemes. It’s just a question of when. And some of the jokes from the supporting characters distract from the place that the camera should rarely leave: David and Georgia bickering and later having fun together, suggesting the embers of love may still burn hot.

The main reason to see this movie is the reunion of Ms. Roberts and Mr. Clooney, who are naturally funny together.

As a bonus, there’s a good supporting cast. Ms. Dever

to you who you are to them. Your good parts shine, and those pieces that need improvement are not judged but understood.

9. Sometimes we all need a shoulder to cry on, and having a friend you feel comfortable doing that with is a gift. For some people, it’s hard to cry alone. Having someone you can really let your pain out with is very helpful when you are dealing with difficulty.

10. Best friends have your back. Knowing you can trust another person with your well being will allow you both to explore and enjoy new things.

Having a best friend is heart warming and life affirming. A best friend is there to help pull you up and never put you down.

You have to be willing to give what you want to get, but I don’t know anyone who thinks a good friendship is not worth that effort.

Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is an award-winning psychotherapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of eight books and a blogger for PsychologyToday.com with more than 28 million readers. He is available for video consults worldwide. Reach him at barton@ bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Sundays and Tuesdays in the News-Press.

The Paradise Kings to perform at Stearns Wharf

SANTA BARBARA — The Paradise Kings will perform a free concert 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at Stearns Wharf.

The longtime Santa Barbara band will play a variety of covers and original material that includes rock, blues and swing. Performing are Erika Wszulkowski on lead vocals, Bob Gross on bass/vocals, Jeff Gring on guitar and George Lambert on drums/vocals.

The band will release its second studio album later this year or early next year, according to a news release.

On the first Wednesday of every month this year, musicians are performing, and wharf merchants are offering specials. It’s all part of the continuing 150th anniversary of Stearns Wharf. Each first Wednesday celebration begins with the firing of a historic cannon.

For more information, go to stearnswharf.org/events.

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The longtime Santa Barbara band will play a variety of covers and original material that includes rock, blues and swing.

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adds some depth to the film in her portrayal of Lily, and as the clueless Paul, Mr. Bravo is hilarious.

As you’d suspect, this is a good movie for couples to see.

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Aries: Today your job or another activity could require your artistic skills for a particular project, Aries. You may not be used to this, so it could throw you into a bit of a panic. There should be others around who can collaborate with you, so you will be all right. A tendency to be overly emotional could interfere with just about anything you try.

Taurus: A subject of interest that you’ve been pursuing could bring up some deeply buried emotions today, Taurus. You might want to retreat into your mind and try to make sense of it, although analyzing it intellectually may not be the answer. Avoid emotional confrontations.

Gemini: This could be a confusing day for you, Gemini.

Financial issues might be complicated by computer glitches or failures in communication. Keep pushing, however, and whatever you’re trying to straighten out will be resolved. An opportunity to participate in a project you’ve never tried before could have you doubting your abilities. Believe in yourself and then move ahead.

Cancer: Financial issues might have you and your partner a bit more on edge than you need to be, Cancer. Perhaps money is tighter than usual right now, and you have to put off purchases you want to make. Try to work it out. This is a great day to reach a compromise in just about any touchy situation, because you should be in just the right space to see both sides of any issue.

Leo: Today your intellect is flying high, Leo. A number of new ideas, perhaps about political or social issues, might excite your curiosity and cause you to want to spend hours in the library or on the Internet. Mundane tasks still need handling, however. This might be frustrating because it takes you away from your quest.

Virgo: Your imagination is working overtime today, Virgo, and you might spend hours at a computer writing or in front of an easel or piano creating your own brand of painting or music. This drive to create comes from the heart and shouldn’t be ignored no matter what other issues come up. Take care of whatever needs to be handled and then follow your inspiration.

Libra: A conflict between your

responsibilities to family and obligations to friends could rear its ugly head today, Libra. You might want to attend an event but need to deal with emotional issues in the home immediately. It could be difficult to keep a cool head under these circumstances. If you can, you should find a way to satisfy your family and go out.

Scorpio: Dissatisfaction with certain job conditions might come to a head today, Scorpio. A discussion with colleagues might be necessary to defuse a potentially explosive situation. Clear, honest communication is necessary in order to avoid misunderstandings. Try to remain objective. Don’t let your emotions take control.

Sagittarius: If you’ve been planning a long trip by air, Sagittarius, today you might doubt whether you should continue with your plans. Money or safety might be the issues. Be aware that your fears may run away with you. The situation may be more secure than it appears. You might want to attend an online class or lecture, perhaps on computer science or some other technology.

Capricorn: Today you might feel too overwrought to concentrate on whatever goals you’re trying to reach, particularly if they’re financial. Past issues might crop up at inopportune times but will still need to be released. If you aren’t careful, this could get in the way of just about anything you need to do.

Aquarius: You tend to be pretty self-assured, Aquarius, but selfesteem issues dating from long ago could surface today. You might feel like a schoolchild called on to recite. This could cause a few snags in your relationships or interfere with your effectiveness at social occasions. Try to remain objective. Don’t lose sight of who you are. Don’t let old insecurity interfere with your effectiveness.

Pisces: Today you might feel a bit bloated and slow, Pisces, which could interfere with your daily routine. You could also feel unmotivated about work. You might not feel like exercising, but it’s important that you do it anyway. Moving the body can clear your head and put you in the proper frame of mind to get on with your day.

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Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance.

All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid.

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“Failure is instructive. The person who really thinks learns quite as much from his failures as from his successes.”

‘Tiempo sin Palabras/Time without Words’ on view in Santa Maria

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Allan Hancock College’s Ann Foxworthy Gallery will display the work of artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada from Nov. 7 through Dec. 15.

The gallery will host a reception and an artist talk from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16.

The exhibit, titled “Tiempo sin Palabras/Time without Words” will feature multiple works by Mr. Perea in a wide range of mixed media, including painting, printmaking, drawing and ceramics.

“Rafael Perea de la Cabada considers the visceral effects of art as he navigates that which is unsaid, the purely visual, more magical and mystical set in an ethereal context,” said Dr. Jill Thayer, interim gallery director, adding, “His art crosses cultural boundaries, emanating from the rich traditions of his native Mexico to connections internationally.”

A self-described “visual poet,” Mr. Perea’s work is bold, imaginative and complex.

“My concepts and ideas are generated by these interactions, both attractions and repulsions,” said Mr. Perea. “Sometimes my creativity navigates among playful thinking, humor, remembrance or gratitude. At other times, it flows from social and political discomfort, disenchantment or militant passion about current events.”

Mr. Perea was born in Mexico City and has lived in California since 1987. He received a degree from the National School of Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking in Mexico City and went on to earn a master of fine arts degree from UCSB. His work is included in numerous public and private collections in Mexico, Switzerland, Ireland, France, Germany and the United States.

“I believe the artist’s function in society is to act as an agent of change, revealing the unseen and making uncommon the common,” said Mr. Perea. “Art proposes new ways of activating what is stagnant, helps us perceive anew the mundane and unearth the timeless.”

The Ann Foxworthy Gallery is located inside the Academic Resource Center, Bldg. L on the Santa Maria campus. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays.

To learn more about the exhibit, contact Jill Thayer, director/curator (interim) at 661-428-4611 or jill.thayer@ hancockcollege.edu.

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By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

“Black Adam” soared all the way to the No. 1 spot in its opening weekend.

The DC Comics/Warner Bros. film, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the anti-hero, grossed $67 million at the North American box office.

Audiences were also eager to see stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts back together. Their “Ticket to Paradise” placed second in its opening weekend, to the tune of $16.3 million.

“Smile” fell to third place and grossed $8.3 million.

“Halloween Ends,” the final chapter in the franchise that launched Jamie Lee Curtis’ movie career, took a dive to No. 4 in its second weekend from its previous No. 1 spot. The film grossed $8 million.

Dropping to fifth place was “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,” the movie about a singing crocodile. The film grossed $4.2 million.

“The Woman King,” starring Viola Davis, placed sixth with $1.9 million.

“Terrifier 2” climbed a bit to seventh place with $1.895 million.

“Don’t Worry, Darling” ended up in eighth place with $880,000.

“Amsterdam” — the offbeat mystery set during the aftermath of World War I and starring John David Washington, Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and Robert De Niro — placed ninth with a gross of $818,000.

Placing 10th was “Triangle of Sadness.”

The comedy, which is about wealthy people trying to survive on an island, grossed $600,000.

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Audiences were also eager to see stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts back together. Their “Ticket to Paradise” placed second in its opening weekend, to the tune of $16.3 million.

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as: M.C. CONSTRUCTION SB

12 ASHLEY AVENUE, SANTA BARBARA, CA

County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of

M.C.CONSTRUCTION

FICTITIOUS

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220002568 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: THE VILLAGE SERVICE STATION, 1476 E. VALLEY ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JAZZY JEP LLC, GENERAL PARTNER OF VILLAGE FUEL PARTNERS LP: 4791 CALLE REAL SUITE 201, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA.

This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/18/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) OCT 25; NOV 1, 8, 15 / 2022--58774

hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 14, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 5 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 09/27/2022 Name: COLLEEN K. STERNE, Judge of the Superior Court. OCT 4, 11, 18, 25 / 2022--58719

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