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jobless rates stall By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

California’s unemployment rate stalled at 7.5% (seasonally adjusted) in September, according to the Employment Development Department’s Friday report. The national unemployment rate is 5.2%. California, alongside Nevada, has the highest unemployment rate in the country. Around 47,400 jobs were added to the state’s growing workforce, a growth of about 0.3%. From February through September, California has averaged an additional 101,500 jobs each month. “Our economic recovery continues to make promising progress, with 812,000 new jobs this year and regaining over 63% of those jobs we lost to the pandemic. As we continue averaging record job creation, our work is more important than ever to get more Californians back on the job and support those hardest hit by the pandemic,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. Gov. Newsom hoped to bring Please see JOBS on A3

Santa Barbara City firefighters rescue an individual stranded above Mission Creek Monday morning as the creek moves quickly in the rain.

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Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he could support a federal social spending plan if the bill were reduced to $1.5 trillion, which is lower than the $2 trillion compromise offered by President Joe Biden.

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Umbrellas were abundant Monday morning as the storm hit State Street in Santa Barbara.

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Santa Barbara County firefighters reported “no significant runoff” Monday morning in the Alisal Fire burn scar area — where residents were advised to evacuate Sunday or shelter in place if at home Monday. The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management canceled the evacuation order at around 3 p.m. Monday. Refugio Road opened for residents only.

The storm, part of a system called a “bomb cyclone,” caused some large rocks and other debris to travel down the steep mountainside of the burn scar. Director of the Office of Emergency Management Kelly Hubbard said crews are evaluating any damage. The county may allow its proclamation of local emergency to expire Sunday if damages were minimal. But to use extensive resources and ask for state Please see STORM on A2

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Members of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department assess Tajiguas Creek Monday morning. A few days earlier, firefighters cleared downed trees out of the creek’s path.

The ultimate fate of paid family leave and other social spending remains in the hands of moderate Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema. According to NBC News, Sen. Manchin of West Virginia said, “I’m concerned about an awful lot of things,” when Please see SPENDING on A3

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Santa Barbara County at average of 55 COVID-19 cases per day The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department recorded 165 COVID-19 cases Saturday through Monday, an average of 55 cases per day. The county’s two-week average is also 55 cases per day. The number of hospitalized COVID19 patients also matches the two-week average, at 37 hospitalized. Of those, 13 COVID-19 patients are in critical care. Public Health has reported a cumulative 43,848 cases, and 331 cases

are still infectious. Santa Maria detected the most cases over the past three days, with 63 cases. It has 14,602 total cases and 128 active cases. Orcutt confirmed 25 new COVID-19 cases, bringing its total to 2,706 cases of which 38 are still infectious. Lompoc found 14 cases. It has a cumulative 5,227 cases and 33 active cases. Goleta counted 13 new cases. It has a total of 2,315 cases and 21 active cases. The Santa Ynez Valley detected 12 cases, increasing its total to 1,476 cases of which 21 are active. Santa Barbara reported 11 new cases. It has a cumulative of 7,850 COVID-19 cases, and 33 cases in Santa

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Barbara are still infectious. The unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota recorded six cases, bumping its total to 1,686 cases. There are 16 active cases in the unincorporated area. The North County area containing Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe also confirmed six cases. It has a total of 1,638 cases of which 11 are still infectious. The South County area containing Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria found four new cases. It has a cumulative 1,669 cases and nine active cases. The geographic locations of 11 of this weekend’s cases are pending. — Annelise Hanshaw

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Traffic stop leads to drug arrest CARPINTERIA — Two outof-town men were arrested in Carpinteria for drug charges following a traffic stop Friday evening. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle that had been reportedly driving negligently southbound on Highway 101 through Carpinteria. Deputies pulled the driver over just north of La Conchita. Deputies searched the vehicle and found: 9.6 grams of suspected fentanyl, 1.3 grams of heroin, 288 grams of methamphetamine, 9 grams of cocaine, and one M30 fentanyl pill, an open container of cannabis, open container of alcohol, a used pipe with residue, small bags and a scale. They arrested the driver Abel Gaytan, 54, from Castaic for: reckless driving (misdemeanor), possession of a narcotic controlled substance (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance for sales (felony), transportation of a controlled substance (felony), possession of narcotics for sales (felony) and transportation of narcotics for sales (felony). Passenger Edgar Nunez, 30, of Newhall was charged with: possession of a narcotic controlled substance (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor), possession of a controlled substance for sales (felony), transportation of a controlled substance (felony), possession of narcotics for sales (felony) and transportation of narcotics for sales (felony). They were booked at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail and later released with a citation pursuant to the local court’s extension of Emergency Rule 4. — Annelise Hanshaw

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Santa Maria men arrested for catalytic converter theft, firearms charges SANTA YNEZ — Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects in possession of a stolen catalytic converter, illegal firearms and burglary tools Thursday night. Deputies received a report of a possible catalytic converter theft in the 3500 block of Madera Street at around 9:20 p.m.. The reporting party described the suspect vehicle as a small, dark-colored Honda sedan that had just left the

area. A deputy found the vehicle a minute later near Edison and State Route 154 and conducted a traffic stop. Deputies saw a catalytic converter under the passenger’s feet, along with an electric hand saw. Deputies searched the vehicle and found burglary tools, an unregistered short-barreled assault rifle with a 30-round magazine, an unregistered polymer 9mm handgun and a Smith and Wesson .38 Special. The driver Edgar Puga, 29, of Santa Maria had five misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. He was charged with: driving without a license (misdemeanor), possession

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of a controlled substance (misdemeanor), carrying a concealed firearm (misdemeanor), conspiracy (felony), grand theft (felony), possession of a shortbarreled rifle (felony), possession of a burglary tools (felony) and possession of an assault rifle (felony). He is held at the Main Jail on an enhanced bail of $250,000. Passenger Alejandro Maldonado, 34, of Santa Maria was arrested on the following charges: conspiracy (felony), grand theft (felony), possession of burglary tools (felony) and impersonating another person (felony). He is on active parole and is held without bail for violating his parole.

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funding, the Board of Supervisors must ratify the proclamation in a special meeting this week. The initial findings from the Burned Area Emergency Response and Water Emergency Response teams, which were quickly provided to the county, are what led to Sunday’s decision to issue a proclamation, Ms. Hubbard told the News-Press. The full report will be finished in a few weeks. The rain gauge at Refugio Pass measured 3.54 inches of rain from Sunday night through Monday afternoon. The heaviest rains poured from 7 to 9 a.m. in the area, measuring .8 inch from 7 to 8 a.m. and .76 inch from 8 to 9 a.m. The Gaviota Coast picked up 1.22 inches in a 24-hour period,

afternoon. Firefighters assigned to the Alisal Fire were on standby

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and 0.4 inches were recorded from 7 to 8 a.m. Although the National Weather Service in Los Angeles only issued a flash flood warning for the water-resistant burn scar, similar effects were recorded in other areas of the county. Santa Barbara City firefighters rescued an individual stranded on a ladder above Mission Creek by the northbound Highway 101 onramp. The onramp closed as firefighters assisted the subject. Rocks tumbled onto State Route 154 at Windy Gap, causing a lane closure throughout the afternoon. Water pooled in areas of Highway 101, and three collisions occurred around 11 a.m. in South County. The rain gauge at San Marcos Pass measured the most rain countywide, with 4.54 inches from Sunday night to Monday

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L.A. Valley snatches win from SBCC’s hands SBCC SPORTS WRITER

LOS ANGELES — The Santa Barbara City College football team held the lead for more than 55 minutes on Saturday at L.A. Valley, but a last-minute, 96-yard drive by the Monarchs (2-5, 1-1) provided the only lead change of the day to defeat the Vaqueros (4-2, 1-1) by a final of 34-30. Getting the start at quarterback for the first time this year, Alex Johnson threw for a Vaquero season-high three touchdowns, all in the first half. He helped City College get out to a 17-0 start with first quarter touchdowns of 15 and 22 yards to sophomore wide receiver Cyrus Wallace. L.A. Valley would cut into the lead with a 57yard bomb from Dallas Martin to TK Drayton midway through the second. The Vaqueros ended the opening half on a high note with Johnson’s final touchdown pass of the day, a 21yarder to Marcus Bellon to make it 24-7. The Vaqueros didn’t score again until the

Westmont competes at cross country invitational By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

ROCKLIN — Westmont cross country athletes continued their season up in Rocklin this past Saturday, where they competed in the William Jessup Invitational. The women’s team finished the race in second place, after their top five runners all came in under 19:00 in the 5K, while the men took fourth place with their top five finishing in an average time of 25:23 in the 8K. “Overall, it was a satisfying day of competition,” said Westmont head coach Russell Smelley. “From front to back, both the men and the women competed well. They ran up their capability and produced strong team races, due to their focused and determined efforts.” For the women, first to cross the finish line was Anneline Breytenbach, who completed the race in 17:41.4 for a third place finish. Freshman Kari Anema continued her stellar debut season right behind Breytenbach, as Anema finished in sixth place with a time of 17:50.7. Madden Hundley came in next for the Warriors, in 12th place overall with a time of 18:23.1, followed by Callie Guthrie in 15th, with a mark of 18:39.8. Rounding out the top five for the team was Abigail Hundley, who completed the race in 18:44.7. “The women finished behind No. 9 College of Idaho and ahead of No. 10 Southern Oregon,” pointed out Coach Lindsey Connolly. “They had their fastest time of the season and showed that they are much stronger than their current No. 22 ranking. “It was a day of many personal bests for the women who learned that being engaged and competitive in a strong field of athletes will get you fast times.” On the men’s side of things, Zola Sokhela was the first Warrior to complete the race, as he came in sixth place with a time of 24:51.1. Two places later, Garrett Miller came in with a time of 24:59.6, while Adam King was the third Warrior to finish the race with a time of 25:20.5. Rounding out the top five for the Warriors were Danny Rubin and Jack Vanden Heuvel, who came in back-to-back in 29th and 30th place. Rubin completed the race in 25:49.4, while Vanden Heuvel came in with a time of 25:52. “Collectively, the men ran their fastest race of the season,” noted Connolly. “All five finishing up 26:00 in an 8K is impressive, and this strong performance should move them into the top-25.” The Warriors will now set their sights on the GSAC Championships, which will take place on Nov. 6 down in Santa Clarita at Central Park. Both teams competed at Central Park earlier this season for The Master’s Invitational, when the women took fifth overall and the men finished in seventh. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: dmason@newspress.com

fourth quarter, when for the second straight week, defensive back Jack Kilpatrick took an interception to the house, putting SBCC up 30-21. Kilpatrick’s 17-yard score made him one of just three players in the entire SCFA with two interceptions returned for a touchdown this year. He is tied for second in the SCFA with four picks on the year. The San Diego native also added six tackles, including one for a loss. Unfortunately for the Vaqueros, those would be their last points of the day. L.A. Valley scored a touchdown with 9:29 remaining to make it 30-27. City College would kill much of the remaining time with a drive that ended in a turnover on downs at the Monarch 4-yard line with 2:45 to go. Over the next couple minutes, LA Valley would go 96 yards over 15 plays, culminating in a 9-yard pass from Drayton to Daniel Del Villar to put them on top with just seconds left on the clock. The loss was the first for the Vaqueros since their season-opener. Both times, it came down

to the final possession. The defense forced three turnovers on the day and had two sacks. Defensive lineman Jake Lambden forced a fumble, while linebacker Kai Singleton had both a force and a recovery to go along with a pass breakup. Linebacker Zach Mahan recorded a sack for a 10-yard loss. Bellon ended his day with five catches for 78 yards, both of which were his secondhighest totals of the year. Wallace also had five receptions for 70 yards, finishing with his first career two-touchdown game. Jerry Martin led the rushing attack with 11 carries for 54 yards. Omari Taylor was efficient with his five rushes for 38 yards, most of which came on a 33-yard scamper in the second quarter to help set up a touchdown. On Saturday, the Vaqueros return home to face Ante. Michael Jorgenson works in media relations/ communications at Santa Barbara City College. email: dmason@newspress.com

A technological glitch led to unexpected problems with Monday’s Jumble puzzle. The corrected puzzle appears below, and the News-Press appreciates our readers’ patience. THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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San Marcos places ninth at water polo tournament By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The San Marcos boys water polo team finished ninth in the top division at the Steve Pal Memorial Tournament in Villa Park. San Marcos beat Santiago (Corona) 15-13 and Westlake 10-6 Saturday after losing 10-5 to Santa Margarita and 13-6 to Vista. The Royals’ record has improved to 16-11 overall. The team is now 3-1 in league play. In an email to the News-Press, Coach Peter Sukavivatana cited great performances by Hank Jessup, Nic Prentice and Chris Vannier. San Marcos will play at 2:45 p.m. today at Santa Barbara High School as part of the Channel League tournament.

DOS PUEBLOS LOSES TO SERRANO Serrano defeated Dos Pueblos 3-2 Saturday in volleyball action.

Scores during the non-league competition were 2519, 22-25, 29-31, 25-19 and 12-15. “I’m incredibly proud of the way our girls fought for every single point tonight,” Coach Megan O’Carroll told the News-Press in an email. “Some nights things just don’t fall in our favor, and that’s definitely what happened tonight. “The girls showed heart and fought all the way down to the last point,” the coach said. “We were serving tough and taking big swings.” The Chargers’ Portia Sherman made 24 kills and 20 digs. Chloe Hoffman had 28 kills, 2 aces and 11 digs. Natali Flint made 54 assists. Erin Curtis made 13 digs. “I’m super sad our season came to an end,” O’Carroll said. “I still feel like we had work to do, but I refuse to live in the ‘what if’s.’ I’m leaving the gym with so much pride and love in my heart for my 17 amazing players. What a season we had.” email: dmason@newspress.com

Santa Barbara County unemployment rate declines in September JOBS

Continued from Page A1 the economy “roaring back” with the Golden State Stimulus and California Comeback Plan. But the delta variant spread as lawmakers approved the “comeback plan.” The state’s lowest recorded unemployment rate was 4.1%, which held from April through November 2019. It rose slightly before shooting up to 16% in April 2020. August and September’s rate of 7.5% is the lowest since. The number of employed Californians is up 5% from September 2020. About 10.6% of the workforce was unemployed.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Santa Barbara County’s unemployment rate decreased in

September, bringing it to its lowest since February 2020. About 4.7% of Santa Barbara County’s workforce was unemployed in September, down from 5.5% in August. (County statistics are not seasonally adjusted.) The unadjusted unemployment rate for California is 6.4%, and the unadjusted national rate is 4.6% during the same period. In September, Santa Barbara County gained 2,100 nonfarm jobs and lost 1,100 agricultural jobs. A loss of 600 jobs in the “professional and business services” sector allowed government jobs — which increased by 1,600, or about 5% — to become the main source of employment. The leisure and hospitality industry, another leader in the county, gained 700 jobs in September.

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asked if he were concerned about the paid leave proposal, which had been reduced to four weeks from 12 in an effort to win support for President Joe Biden’s social spending plan. Democrats can’t pass the legislation if they lose a single vote from their majority in the Senate. Passage requires the votes of all 48 Democrats, the two independents who caucus with them and the tie-breaking vote of Vice President Kamala Harris. And the measure would have to pass in the House, where Democrats hold a narrow majority. President Biden discussed the bill Sunday with Sen. Manchin at the president’s home in Delaware. Joining the breakfast talks was Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who said

Monday that three or four issues had to be ironed out with Sen. Manchin. In addition to his reservations about paid family leave, Sen. Manchin reportedly is not a fan of using Medicare vouchers to cover dental costs. President Biden’s original plan was to expand Medicare to include dental. But Sen. Manchin told reporters Monday that he believes this week will see a framework on the social spending package. Both Sens. Manchin and Sinema have objected to the original $3.5 trillion price tag for the federal spending plan. President Biden has suggested a compromise at $2 trillion, but Sen. Manchin has repeatedly said the number he supports is less than that. His number is $1.5 trillion. email: dmason@newspress.com

Correction “Dune” actor Timothée Chalamet’s name was misspelled in a “Dune” review appearing in today’s Life section, which was produced before the rest of today’s paper. The error was caught after the section was produced. Also in today’s Life section, actress Pauley Perrette’s last name was misspelled on the second reference in a story about “NCIS Hawai’i.” It was spelled correctly on the first reference. The website versions of both stories were corrected.

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Ojai reception to honor artist OJAI — A reception for Gerald Stanek, an oil painter and writer from Oak View, will take place 5-7 p.m. Nov. 5 at Poppies Art and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St. The Ojai event is free. Mr. Stanek is Poppies’

November guest artist. A professional picture framer for nearly 40 years, Mr. Stanek decided to try painting in 2019. Before that, his creative energies were spent “piling words” into several novels and children’s books. According to a news release, Mr. Stanek said he learned everything he knows about painting from his wife, artist Joyce Huntington.

During the reception, musician Lynn Mullins will perform on the back patio. Marilyn Miller will offer oracle readings. And people can enjoy refreshments and mingle with Poppies artists. Poppies is open from 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily. For more information, visit poppiesartandgifts.indiemade.com. — Dave Mason

Santa Barbara desperately needs a leader who not only understands but appreciates business — the lifeblood that keeps the city running. We believe there is no one on the slate better to fill the position of mayor than Randy Rowse — a man who successfully ran a thriving business. This city has had the alternative for decades. As a result, one only has to look at the state of downtown today: “Homelessness” run amok, streets becoming increasingly narrow for cars but extremely wide for bikes and skateboarders, bulb-outs and the canyonization of Chapala. On the horizon, and probably blocking it, are high rises on State and Santa Barbara streets. Get ready for more massive structures built much too close to sidewalks and streets that would make Pearl Chase roll over in her grave. Not to mention, arbitrarily deciding to increase what was height limit of structures and allowing structures to be built too close to sidewalks and streets, dirty sidewalks, shoppers being accosted by petty criminals who never see the inside of a jail, the city’s micro-managing of those businesses that can still operate. There are too many arbitrary regulations being foisted upon

James “Jim” Merrill White passed away peacefully, with his loving wife Elaine by his side, on September 29, 2021. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 19, 1925, to Hiram and Elsie (Deppmeier) White. His sister Jean was born in 1936. Jim was always busy and active, and loved spending time with his friends. Stories of his young days were so fun to listen to. One story was of when his parents sent him to live with his Uncle Henry in a remote homestead in Montana for the summer. Keep in mind Jim was a city boy. The first morning after he got there, his uncle served him up some pancakes with no syrup on them. Jim said he couldn’t eat them without syrup and promptly lost his breakfast to the dog. Being a quick study, he had plain pancakes each and every day they were served to him after that! This story along with so many others, set the adventurous, resourceful, and humor filled tone of his life. Soon after High School, Jim was drafted into the Army Air Force, where he learned to be a pilot, flying B-17 and C-46 aircraft. He ferried army personnel cross country, and also did formation flying. He was honorably discharged on September 27, 1945. After leaving the army, Jim moved from the Midwest to the sunny pacific coast, to attend school at UCLA. While at UCLA, he became a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and received his Bachelor of Science degree on September 9, 1950. Not long after graduation, Jim married Virginia (Ginny) Brailey. They had four children, Cathy, Lorie, Barbara, and James “Jim.” Together they enjoyed great family times, eventually building a house in Montecito that they loved. Trips to Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, and Lake Arrowhead, are filled with special memories. Years later, as life goes sometimes, Jim and Ginny went their separate ways. They both loved their children dearly, and set wonderful values, and ethics they can be proud of. For years, Jim worked as a stockbroker, investing in all kinds of opportunities himself. Once a restaurant, once a silver mine, and once even an oil well. The oil well created one interesting day for the family, when a picnic lunch was packed to go look at the new investment. Picture a family sitting around a goofy grasshopper looking machine, methodically pumping up and down while they chewed on ham and cheese sandwiches. He loved all this though. His nature always leant itself to the “possibilities” in life. That’s the takeaway. Jim became an avid golfer, and tennis player. He played every single week until well into his 80s. Later, he added swimming laps (1/4 mile and not one lap more!) several times a week to keep his back strong. Many of the grandkids have hilarious stories to tell (and fond memories to keep), of the great golf games played with their grandad. When his eyesight started to go a bit, he was, of course, not deterred in continuing to play, but he would hit some of the longer shots, and then ask the kids. “Where did it go?” He still probably beat the pants off of all of them. Through an acquaintance, Jim was introduced to a lovely lady named Elaine Langhorne. She was a hard-working grade school teacher, and a mother of four children herself. James “Jim,” Charles, Nancy and Edward. The story goes, that he was smitten with her great looks, love for entertaining, and fabulous meals! Hesitant at first, she was swept off her feet by the sound of his signature voice, handsome features, and zest for life. And so, they began a wonderful life together. Jim and Elaine were married on March 3, 1984 and spent 37 happily married years together. They loved to entertain and hosted many fantastic events. They grew pretty gardens, and always had fresh tomatoes, and green beans for tasty meals. They ate lots of healthy foods, but always made sure to enjoy a delicious desert – either one of Elaine’s goodies, or Jim’s favorite Haagen Dazs ice cream. Jim learned to do woodworking after retirement and built some wonderful furniture and designed a custom sewing cabinet for Elaine who was an amazing seamstress. Every year after they retired, Jim and Elaine picked a destination in the United States and drove to explore the area. Lots of fun stories there! They went several times to Montana to see family. Once they went to the South, and once as far north as Alaska. Every year they would incorporate these trips to include a visit to Washington State to visit their daughter Barb and family. Jim was a wonderful man. He always wanted the best for everyone. His sense of humor was delightful, and his attitude about life infectious. In a letter he wrote he said, “You always have to keep swinging and NEVER get discouraged because there is ALWAYS a good chance that some or all will come out ok.” Jim was pre-deceased by his father Hiram, mother Elsie, nephew Michael, and first wife Ginny. He is survived by his wife Elaine, sister Jean, daughter Cathy (Dave)Tajima, daughter Lorie White, daughter Barb (Tim) Purcell, and son Jim (Bonnie) White. Also Jim (Pam) Langhorne, Charles (Sophie) Langhorne, Nancy (Thomas) Hussey, and Edward (Monica) Langhorne. There are also oodles of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends, that will miss his smiles and hugs. A family gathering will be held at a later date.

LAMBERTON, Sandra Charlene

On September 20, 2021, Sandra Charlene Lamberton (nee Brown) stepped from this temporal world into the eternal. Her daughter Jennifer was by her side. Sandi was born to Charlotte and Marion “Fish” Salmon on April 6, 1946. Two years later Fish died in an industrial accident just a month before the birth of Sandi’s sister, Lynette. Charlotte married Julian Brown in 1952 and Julian became the father of these two little girls. The birth of Sandi’s sister Cindy and her brother Ken completed the family. Sandi attended Adams Elementary, La Cumbre Jr. High, and San Marcos High School before completing the LVN program at Santa Barbara City College. She spent many years working as a nurse in various doctor’s ofﬁces before being employed by Cottage Hospital, from which she would eventually retire.

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Sandi is survived by her husband Steven Lamberton, her daughter, Jennifer Lamberton, and her son Matthew Lamberton (Missy). She also leaves behind her sisters Lynette Briner (Daniel) and Cindy Brown and her brother Ken Brown (Felicia), her 7 grandchildren: Johnathan, Alyxis, Alyiah, Dante, Cassandra, Jayden, and Matthew Jr., and her great-grandson Oliver. A celebration of life is being planned for early 2022. In lieu of ﬂowers the family would like to request that donations be made the American Heart Association in her name.

HILL, Doris Jean Slosted 10/18/1933 - 9/24/2021

Doris was born on October 18, 1933, to Gunvor Eklund Slosted and Soren Slosted. She had two older siblings, Mary Ann Slosted Aker and Norman John Slosted. All three siblings were born in San Francisco, California. When Doris was two years old, she developed Polio in her right arm and never had use of that arm again. Doctors advised her parents to let her try everything until she could learn to do what she wanted like playing ball, swimming, typing, sewing, and when she was in high school, she learned how to tie her own shoes. There was nothing she couldn’t do when she put her mind to it. In 1942, her mother developed asthma, and the family moved to Oakdale, California, but her father continued working in San Francisco as a foreman for stevedores. Doris enjoyed the warm weather, swimming in the canal, climbing trees, picking fresh apricots off the tree or buying a bucket of grapes from the neighbor for ten cents. Doris loved school, but found it difficult to hold books, write with her left hand, cut and color. Doris attended Oakdale High School and belonged to the Future Teachers of America. A teacher told her that children would make fun of her so she decided to pursue a secretarial career. Her business teacher taught her how to type with one hand when he noticed that she was “poke” typing. While taking business machines at college she would teach many students, and that teacher encouraged her to become a teacher which became a lifelong career. Her first teaching job was in Fairfield, California, teaching 3rd grade for four years. She then moved to Santa Barbara where she taught at Harding School. Then she spent one year teaching in Germany for the Army. Doris retired from teaching after 39 years, but after retirement substitute taught for another 17 years. Teaching was truly her calling! Doris married Thomas Hill on August 6, 1983. They were married for 36 years. Tom preceded her in death on 4/14/2020. Doris was always a Christian and loved the Lord. She and Tom were both very involved in the Church, teaching Sunday School, hosting and greeting. Tom and Doris were faithful members of both the Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara and its daughter church, Light & Life Isla Vista, for over forty years. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Gunvor and Soren Slosted, her husband, Thomas R. Hill, and her sister, Mary Ann Slosted Aker. Her brother, Norman John Slosted, died less than 3 weeks after Doris. Doris is survived by her sister-in-law, Peggy Slosted, nephews, Norman Slosted (Mary Slosted) and Troy Slosted, nieces, Patty (Aker) Gapinski (Arnie Swanson), Joann (Aker) Petree (Joe Petree), Sharon (Aker) Cox (Andy Cox), Kristin (Aker) Blaine (John Blaine), niece Jeannie Hall (Matt Hall) and nephew Ralph Busick (Tami Busick), and many great-nieces and -nephews, and great-great-nieces and -nephews. The memorial service will take place on Friday, October 29 at 11:00 AM at the Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara.

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In the intervening years, Sandi married Steven Lamberton and their family grew to include two adopted children – Jennifer and Matthew. Retirement enabled Sandi to spend her time and energy on her creative endeavors. Whatever she set her hands to do, she did with excellence - sewing, painting, making dolls, making jam, and baking. She was so gifted at what she did that Sandi taught doll making in 4H. And, in 1988 Sandi entered the 33rd annual cooking and baking contest sponsored by Pillsbury and Sears, Roebuck and Co. and took home ﬁrst prize (which included a total kitchen makeover) in the ﬂour category for her Lemon Surprise Cookies.

those businesses still in business — and more coming all the time. It’s taxation without representation for those who own businesses downtown and within the city limits. Business owners pay an inordinate amount of taxes and fees yet have no voting rights if one lives outside the city limits. Basically, it’s punishing those who bring money into the city coffers yet giving windfalls to those who bring nothing — spending $1.6 million to house 50 alleged homeless for four months in hotel rooms — paid for by those who have no say. If you don’t want status quo governance of Santa Barbara, vote for Randy Rowse. He’s the only candidate who can turn this city around.

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Buellton 69/47

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Gaviota 68/54

SANTA BARBARA 69/49 Goleta 69/50

Carpinteria 66/54 Ventura 66/55

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Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 3-6 feet with a west-southwest swell 4-8 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 93,514 acre-ft. Elevation 712.32 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 14.1 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 22.5 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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‘NCIS Hawai’i’ proves to be a worthy spinoff Series builds on its predecessors with strong characters By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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he “NCIS” concept continues to succeed and improves with each new spinoff. That’s certainly true of “NCIS: Hawai’i” (10 p.m. Mondays on CBS), which builds on the original show’s formula of a colorful ensemble and the relationship between the civilian investigators and the Navy and Marine cases they investigate. The first “NCIS” series was a spinoff of “JAG,” and the 2003 pilot wasted no time getting to a big story with a terrorist plot involving Air Force One. But like “JAG,” “NCIS” is as much about character as plot, which ultimately is why crime-story franchises such as “NCIS” last while others fade away. (Its main competition remain Montecito producer Dick Wolf’s strong “Law & Order” and “FBI” franchises.) It’s fun to look back at the first season of the original “NCIS” and the team that established the template for the spinoffs: Special Agent Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) as the no-nonsense leader who doesn’t show all his cards, quirky medical examiner Ducky (David McCallum of “Man from U.N.C.L.E”) fame, enthusiastic computer geek Abby (Pauley Perrette), Sasha Alexander as Kate Todd, the smart agent with Secret Service experience, and Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzio, the agent who gets things done despite his immaturity. (Today the cast has changed, but Mr. Harmon and Mr. McCallum remain.) By the way, Ms. Perotte is a celebrity who has long supported AIDS Walk Los Angeles, not just by speaking at the annual event but by walking with a team in the walks. I’ve seen her there and at press parties, where she proved to have the same enthusiastic personality as her character. In one way or another, Please see NCIS on B2

Vanessa Lachey and Noah Mills star as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant and Special Agent Noah Mills on “NCIS: Hawai’i.”

At left, Jason Antoon and Yasmine Al-Bustamini play cyber intelligence Ernie Malik and Special Agent Lucy Tara on “NCIS Hawai’i.” At right, the relationship between Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and Capt. Milius (Enver Gjokaj) is slowly evolving on “NCIS Hawai’i.” Tennant wants to keep it professional.

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‘Dune’ succeeds with great acting and pacing By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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“Dune” has made it onto the big screen again.

The new “Dune” remake is true to the spirit of Frank Herbert’s novel, matching its characters and pacing in a way that the excellent 1984 version didn’t. A large crowd during one theater screening in the Santa Barbara area was completely quiet as it became absorbed in the compelling, although long, story. The main strength of this “Dune” is that nothing is rushed. It gradually reveals the characters, then when the action begins, the pace picks up. The movie balances its quiet and loud moments, giving the actors

the luxury of scenes to develop their characters. With a slightly shorter length, this “Dune” would be an ideal adaptation of the late Port Townsend, Wash., author’s “Dune.” In its last half hour, there were several apparent points that the movie could have ended and left the audience feeling satisfied and probably wanting more. Well, there will be one. This movie is actually “Dune, Part One,” and the stage is set for the next movie. There will be inevitable comparisons between Timothee Chamlet as Paul Atredies, the messianic character in “Dune,” and the talented Kyle MacLachan, a reason for the 1984 movie’s success. Well, Mr.

Chamlet has a better handle on the character. His version of Paul is clearly not aware of his own greatness, which makes him that much more heroic and that much more compelling to watch. But the most intriguing cast member is Rebecca Ferguson, who plays Lady Jessica Atreides, Paul’s mom with mental powers, with finesse, emotion and, at times, restraint of emotion. Ms. Ferguson is brilliant. Clearly director Denis Villeneuve has led the cast to play their characters without a lot of ego, to simply be people caught by surprise in a crisis and trying to survive. As in the book, the plot involves the emperor giving the House of Atreides the responsibility for the desert

planet Arrakis and improving its production of spice, essential to space travel. The House of Atreides must do this despite obstacles, including the planet’s native population that wants its freedom and the giant sandworms, shown with drama and effective understatement in this movie. Like Mr. Chalamet and Ms. Ferguson, Oscar Isaac plays Duke Leto Atreides, Paul’s father, with a sense of responsibility, not one of ego. He makes the character instantly likeable and heroic. It wouldn’t be “Dune” without Gurney, played by Josh Brolin as a worthy successor to the original movie’s Sir Patrick Stewart, and Duncan Idaho,

played by Jason Momoa with a sense of genuine fun. Mr. Momoa gives the movie a lot of energy. “Dune” is a great adaptation, albeit a long one. Again, if it were just a bit shorter, this would be the ideal adaptation. email: dmason@newspress.com

FYI “Dune” is at Santa Barbara County theaters. See metrotheaters.com for Santa Barbara and Goleta, westwinddi. com for the Goleta drive-in, www. regmovies.com for Santa Maria and playingtoday.com for Lompoc and the Santa Maria drive-in.

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Erin McKibben is the new director “Sing!,” which will relaunch this January at six elementary schools in the Santa Barbara area.

There’ll be refreshments and treats at all three programs. For more information, go to www.musicacademy.org/sing or email the new director at emckibben@musicacademy.org. “I can’t wait to hear our ‘Sing!’ musicians in live performance once again. Their concerts always evoke tears of joy as we see how much they are accomplishing and feel the beauty they so willingly share,” said Ellen Barger, the

Santa Barbara County assistant superintendent of schools and a Music Academy board member, in a news release. Ms. McKibben noted, “There is such a thrill to take the helm of this program that I hope will inspire generations of musicians and music lovers. I humbly step up to envision a whole community of singers in the future.” email: dmason@newspress.com

‘Dune’ tops weekend’s box office By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

No surprise here. “Dune” topped the domestic box office last weekend. In fact, the movie, based on a longtime franchise that started with Frank Herbert’s novel, grossed an estimated $40.1 million, putting it far ahead of the second-place winner “Halloween Kills” with $14.5 million. Totals are for receipts at movie theaters throughout North America. “Dune” outperformed the 1984 movie version in its opening weekend.

Last weekend, “No Time to Die,” Daniel Craig’s last outing as James Bond, fell to third place with $12 million. “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” placed fourth at $9.1 million, and the new animated movie about a boy and his flawed but well-meaning robotic friend, “Ron’s Gone Wrong,” was fifth with $7.3 million. “The Addams Family 2” fell to sixth place at $4.3 million. “The Last Duel,” starring Matt Damon and Adam Driver in a true story about the final legally sanctioned duel in France, placed seventh with $2.1 million. “Shangi-Chi and the Legend of

The Ten Rings,” which has had a long run in theaters and remains popular among Marvel Comics fans, was eighth with $2 million. “The French Dispatch,” which starred “Dune” actor Timothee Chamlet, placed ninth with $1.3 million. Another movie with a long run in theaters, “Free Guy,” in which video game characters become aware of their game, was tenth with approximately $897,000. Further statistics are listed at boxofficemojo.com. FIgures in this story were rounded off. email : dmason@newspress.com

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Erin McKibben will re-launch “Sing!,” a free after-school choral program, starting Jan. 10 at six elementary schools in the Santa Barbara area. The program is overseen by the Music Academy of the West, which announced Ms. McKibben’s new position Sunday following a national search. Ms. McKibben is a local arts leader and entrepreneur in Santa Barbara, as well the principal flutist for Wild Up, a Los Angeles Grammy-nominated experimental ensemble. She is the music director for Santa Barbara Revels. The “Sing!’ program is offered for students in grades 1-6 at Adams, Canalino, Franklin, Harding, Hollister and Isla Vista elementary schools. The schools were selected in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Education. Registration for the “Sing!” program will open Saturday, according to the Music Academy. Until rehearsals resume, the Music Academy invites the “Sing!” students to sing during three inperson events at the academy, 1070 Fairview Road, Montecito: • 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday for “Spooky Sing!” Kids can wear their Halloween costumes if they want. • 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 for “Harvest Sing!” Francisco J. Núñez, a composer, conductor and Musical America’s 2018 Educator of the Year, will lead the young musicians. He is the artistic director and founder of the Young People’s Chorus of New York. • 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 11 (“Holiday Sing!). Winter holiday favorites will be sung.

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“NCIS: Los Angeles,” “NCIS: New Orleans” and now “NCIS: Hawai’i” have created similar agents. “NCIS: Hawai’i” excels largely because of the cast, more so than because of its stories. Vanessa Lachey stars as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant, the leader who knows more than her crew realizes. At home, she’s a mother who manages her kids. In the office, she manages agents of varying skills and maturity levels with the same no-nonsense, brilliant approach, much like Gibbs has done on “NCIS.” But I think Tennant has a sense of optimism that exceeds even that of Gibbs, who knows when to bet on the right people to get a job done. As I said earlier, each “NCIS” spinoff improves on its predecessors. There’s usually another mature, wise agent in the office besides the special agent in

TUNE IN “NCIS: Hawai’i” airs at 10 p.m. Mondays on CBS — KCOY, Channel 12. The original “NCIS” precedes it at 9 p.m. Mondays on the same network and station. Episodes for both series air on Paramount+, where you’ll find the pilot and first season of “NCIS.”

charge on the “NCIS” shows, and in this case, it’s Jesse Boone, played by Noah Mills. Jason Antoon is funny and down-to-earth as Ernie Malik, the cyber intelligence expert. A very relatable character is Kai Holman, the “new kid” on the team, played by Alex Tarrant. He’s returned to his home to care for his father and has a lot to learn about his family and his job, but the fact is he does learn, and that’s a journey viewers find worth taking with him. Yasmine Al-Bustamini plays Lucy Tara, a young special agent who loves her job but feels trepidation about some aspects

of it. Seeing her succeed is rewarding for the viewer. Tori Anderson plays Kate Whistler, a defense intelligence agent who was involved in a former relationship with Lucy. An interesting dynamic in the NCIS relationship with the Navy is established with the working relationship between Jane Tennant and Capt. Milius (Enver Gjokaj). Capt. Milius tries to respect NCIS’ independence, but falls short at times, and Tennant finds she must remind him he’s not her boss. And as the relationship evolves, Tennant wants to keep everything professional between them. (Marvel Comics fans will recognize Mr. Gjokaj from the “Agent Carter” series on ABC.) The plots have been good mysteries, nothing reaching the level yet of the stories on previous “NCIS” shows, but that should come over time. For now, the characters on “NCIS Hawai’i” make the dramatic journey worthwhile. email: dmason@newspress.com

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ARIES — Disappointing emails or calls could come your way today. Perhaps someone you were hoping to visit with won’t be able to make it, or perhaps a friend had to turn down an invitation to a party. Don’t let it spoil your mood. Things happen. Keep yourself busy with preparations and enjoy your day. Don’t go to the opposite extreme and work too hard. TAURUS — You may feel worried about your financial situation today. You may have been expecting to receive some money that’s now delayed. A temporary separation from a romantic partner could have you feeling a little blue. If you keep yourself busy and don’t dwell on it, time will pass quickly until you’re together again. In the evening, take some time to relax. GEMINI — An unexpected event might cause you to be temporarily separated from the special person in your life. Confusion surrounding the incident and your mate’s role in it might plague you, and you might doubt your friend’s motives. Money may be on your mind, and the need for it may have you brainstorming ways to increase your income. Don’t make any decisions now. CANCER — Mild cold symptoms could affect your ability to tend to your chores today. You’re an active person, so this could affect your self-confidence and ability to do what you want to do. Upsets beyond your control within your circle of friends could also affect your concentration. Don’t dwell on them. Dose yourself with juice and tea and get through the day. LEO — The special someone in your life might feel a little jealous of your friends now. Perhaps you’ve had a number of invitations that only involve you and your pals. It might be a good idea to turn down one in favor of being with your partner. Goals and projects may be blocked temporarily, which is frustrating. Let them ride for now. VIRGO — You likely want to take the day off, perhaps to take care of an unfinished creative project you’ve been working on for some time. But you aren’t likely to get very far since disagreements within your friends keep your mind occupied and you may be upset. Despite it all, try to stay

focused. That’s the only way to get anything accomplished. LIBRA — You’re thinking about friends and family members who live far away and wondering what they’re doing. You could feel a little nostalgic, longing for times long past. Don’t dwell on it. Call your friends. They’ll be glad to hear from you and you’ll feel more positive about the day. In the evening, give some attention to those you love who live nearby. SCORPIO — Money matters might be tangled today. There could be a delay in receiving funds due you, which could prove frustrating but can be straightened out. This isn’t a good day to make investments, buy property, or seek a loan. The strain of dealing with this might cause a few doubts about your money management skills. Don’t despair. This is temporary and probably beyond your control. SAGITTARIUS — Troubles with friends and possibly a romantic partner over the past day or two could have you feeling unloved, insecure, and emotionally blocked. All signs indicate that these feelings aren’t accurate. Your friends haven’t changed their attitude toward you. There’s still a lot of love directed your way. Whatever problems you may have had are just a bump in the road. CAPRICORN — You may have sniffles or a sore throat, possibly necessitating taking time off from work. This could be unwelcome, as it keeps you from going out on a date as well. Try to keep your mind occupied with activities that don’t tire you physically. And take some vitamin C! AQUARIUS — Lack of contact with a close friend or romantic partner might find you feeling lonely and insecure, wondering if he or she has forgotten you or simply doesn’t care to be around you anymore. This is more likely your insecurity than anything based in reality. Sometimes people are busy! Give your friend a call. Chances are the person will be very glad to hear from you. PISCES — Responsibilities at home may weigh on your mind today and interfere with other obligations. This could cause some inner conflict, but you have a personal life and it’s important to take care of these things, too. Upsets in your circle of friends could distract and stress you. Make an effort to balance it all and you’ll make it through the day.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 00047361-025-RW4 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: KATIE LEE LEONESIO, 4954 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 The Business is known as: CARPINTERIA AND LINDEN PUB, also known as CARPINTERIA & LINDEN PUB The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: JESSICA LYNNE ANTHONY AND JOSEPH ANTHONY DOLCE AND YESENIA MARQUEZ, 4954 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/ Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None The assets to be sold are described in general as: Fixtures, Equipment and Assets and are located at: 4954 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 The kind of license to be transferred is: ON-SALE BEER ADN WINE - PUBLIC PREMISES, License No.: 42-509983 now issued for the premises located at: 4954 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013 The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is 11/12/21 at the office of Aliso Escrow, a division of Fidelity National Title, 4522 Market Street Ventura, CA 93003., Rhonda Wharton - Certified Senior Escrow Officer. Last day to file a claim is 11/10/21 unless the bulk sale also includes transfer of a liquor license, in which case, all claims must be received prior to the date on which the liquor license is transferred by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: Transferee: /S/ JESSICA LYNNE ANTHONY /S/ JOSEPH ANTHONY DOLCE /S/ YESENIA MARQUEZ 10/26/21 CNS-3522830# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS OCT 26 / 2021 -- 57634

MONTECITO — Author Geoffrey Moore, whose work focuses on the market dynamics caused by disruptive innovation, will speak from noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Mosher Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership luncheon in the Simmons Center of Westmont’s Global Leadership Center. His first book, “Crossing the Chasm,” describes challenges start-up companies face as they move to serving mainstream customers. Now in its third edition, the volume has sold more than a million copies. His most recent work, “Escape Velocity,” examines the difficulties companies face when attempting to drive innovation. “He is one of the most influential authors that many people have never heard of,” Westmont President Gayle D. Beebe said in a news release. “Though he may not be a household name, he has been extremely impactful in the lives of many entrepreneurs by offering a framework to help their startups be successful.” A limited number of in-person tickets, which cost $100, are available at westmont. edu/mosher-event. An on-demand, password-protected livestream of the event will be made available for $25. For more information, call Westmont at 805-565-7251 or email specialevents@ westmont.edu. — Dave Mason

05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002583. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SUMMERLAND FUEL DEPOT, 2285 LILLIE AVE., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93067-8040, MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 61106, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: PRICE PROPERTIES LLC, 4791 CALLE REAL STE. 201, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110, STATE OF INC.: CA. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 09/09/2021 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 5, 12, 19, 26 / 2021--57589

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2021-0002630 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pressed, 1024 Coast Village Road #C, Montecito, CA 93108 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 4016 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Pressed Juicery Inc, 4016 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on 07/13/2021. Pressed Juicery Inc S/ Greg Williams, CFO This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/15/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/21 CNS-3519150# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002797. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: JLC CONSTRUCTION, 216 SIRATT DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JOSE L CARIAS, 216 SIRATT DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454. 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 10/01/2021 by: E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Aug 24, 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) OCT 12, 19, 26; NOV 2 / 2021--57606

PETITION OF: NOEMI GUADALUPE FLETCHER FOR CHANGE OF NAME. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV02854 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: NOEMI GUADALUPE FLETCHER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: NOEMI GUADALUPE FLETCHER to Proposed name: NOEMI GUADALUPE GIVENS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 29, 2021 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: 10/01/2021 Name: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. OCT 26; NOV 2, 9, 16 / 2021--57628

Interested persons are invited to comment on the following wireless telecommunications facility named “SV00041A” located at 4973 Via Los Santos, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA, and specifically on potential effects to historic properties located at or near this facility, if any. The site consists of proposed antenna collocation inside a new church tower. Comments regarding potential effects to historic properties should be submitted by email to KerryWilloughby@AceEnvironmentalLLC. com. Address: 9976 Peak Lookout St., Las Vegas, NV 89178, (702) 614-4431. This notice is provided in accordance with the regulations of the FCC 47 CFR Part 1, Subpart I and Appendices B and C. OCT 26 / 2021 -- 57638 PETITION OF: LINUS BLOMQVIST AND JESSICA LOVERING FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV03846 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: LINUS BLOMQVIST AND JESSICA LOVERING filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SAGA IRENE LOVEQVIST to Proposed name: ANOUK IRENE LOVEQVIST THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 23, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 09/30/2021 Name: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. OCT 12, 19, 26; NOV 2 / 2021--57601

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002825. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: AMIGA DE LA VINA, 206 SOUTH C STREET, LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: GRETCHEN A ROGERS, 206 SOUTH C STREET, LOMPOC, CA 93436. 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 10/06/2021 by: E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 08, 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) OCT 26; NOV 2, 9, 16 / 2021--57632

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002800. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MOTHERHUSTLEMAKERCO, 873½ PALM AVE. APT C, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SUSANA V SALDANA, 873½ PALM AVE. APT C, 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 10/04/2021 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 12, 19, 26; NOV 2 / 2021--57604

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002909. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: DING’S TAILORING, 5276 HOLLISTER AVE, STE 401, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: YUN PING DING, 750 WALNUT LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, XIANGMING CAI, 750 WALNUT LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/15/2021 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 26; NOV 2, 9, 16 / 2021--57633

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002721. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: FEESER AMPLIFICATION, 2025 BATH ST. APT 22, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ERIC FEESER, 2025 BATH ST. APT 22, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. 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 09/23/2021 by: E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 22, 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) OCT 5, 12, 19, 26 / 2021--57593

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that, on November 2, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room on the Fourth Floor located in County Administration Building at 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors intends to consider entering into a Real Property Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions in order to consummate purchase of the property located in an Unincorporated Area of Santa Barbara County, Assessor Parcel Number 075-034-005, for a total purchase price of $6,300,000 from El Colegio 6549, LLC. Publication Date 10/12/2021, 10/19/2021 & 10/26/2021 OCT 12, 19, 26 / 2021 -- 57517