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Borders reopen for foreign tourists Santa Barbara ready to welcome back international visitors By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara is preparing for an exciting holiday season with the return of international visitors. The U.S. fully opened its borders Monday after more than a year and a half, allowing nonessential travel to the states. Vaccinated tourists from the likes of Mexico, Canada and Europe are now able to enter the country by land or by air. International visitors traveling by air are required to be fully vaccinated and have a negative COVID-19 test while anyone crossing land borders must only show proof of vaccination. Airlines are increasing flights, predicting an influx of travel as the travel ban relaxes. According to the traveling data source Cirium, flights between the U.S. and Britain are predicted to increase 21% this month. In anticipation of Monday’s

announcement, Kathy JanegaDykes, president and CEO of Visit Santa Barbara, told the News-Press she and her team prepared for the non-native guests this holiday season. “Visit Santa Barbara has been attending international trade shows and promoting our city to a few key international media targets in preparation for this month’s announcement,” Mrs. Janega-Dykes said Monday. The percentage of international visitors fell from about 15% to less than one percent, Mrs. Janega-Dykes told the News-Press. So, though a massive influx of people is not expected, the lifted restrictions will, “allow a slow improvement for key international markets.” Though the impact of COVID19 on hospitality industries is obvious, Mrs. Janega-Dykes maintains that tourism in Santa Barbara County is still strong. “Even with the loss of nearly all Please see TOURISM on A4

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Businesses on State Street, such as Joe’s Cafe, can now again see tourists from foreign countries with Monday’s lifting of travel restrictions.

State’s law enforcement resists vaccine mandates

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Pierre Haobsh is arraigned May 5, 2016. He was arrested March 25, 2016, for the murder of Chinese herbalist Dr. Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han, 57; wife, Huijie “Jennie” Yu, 29; and 5-year-old daughter, Emily Han.

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Public defender Michael Hanley made prosecutors snap upright at a request during Monday’s proceedings in the trial of Pierre Haobsh. Mr. Hanley wanted a witness to unseal the suspected murder weapon and attempt to attach it to a hex nut of an apparent homemade silencer. Prosecutor Hilary Dozer immediately objected, saying he didn’t want evidence manipulated. “This may be an ‘If the glove don’t fit, you must acquit’ moment, but I’m not comfortable,” he said. Judge Brian Hill disagreed with conducting “an experiment in open court,” so Mr. Hanley had the witness David Barber, assistant lab director of the California Department of Justice’s Santa Barbara lab, make a visual assessment. Mr. Barber determined the length of the hex nut and the muzzle of the gun, a Ruger 22/45 Lite, were identical. The threading were both fine and

were similar if not a match, he said. The gun was recovered in a bag inside the wheel well of Mr. Haobsh’s car. Two 10-round magazines, bullets matching those found at the crime scene and what appears to be a homemade silencer or suppressor were stored with the Ruger semi-automatic pistol. Mr. Barber inspected the evidence he testified looked like a homemade silencer or suppressor, a device that attaches to the muzzle of a gun to slowly release the ammunition’s gases. Mr. Barber didn’t test the pipe’s ability as a suppressor for two reasons: he first needed to determine if ammunition had been fired inside it, and the device didn’t look safe. He looked inside, and the device’s internal tube wasn’t completely parallel to the external pipe. He determined a bullet could become trapped inside. He cut open the copper pipe to expose all the components: a slotted inside tube, rusty steel

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scene in the steel wool. Another lab confirmed the pieces as bullet fragments. Another gun was recovered from Mr. Haobsh’s vehicle, a 9mm glock. Mr. Barber said the silencer would not fit that size ammunition. He also testified that cartridges found at the Han home were identifiable to the Ruger gun. Three such shell casings were collected from the plastic that surrounded Jennie Yu’s body. Mr. Barber looked at “class characteristics” that any Ruger 22/45 Lite would leave on the casings. Then, he magnified the casings and compared them against casings he shot from the gun. He found “excellent agreement” of consecutive matching striae, parallel strokes the gun leaves that are as unique as a serial number. Detectives also sent Mr. Barber a 22-caliber cartridge found in a cooler in the passenger seat of Mr. Haobsh’s car. The cartridge was discovered alongside a 9mm Please see HAOBSH on A4

(The Center Square) – Several law enforcement agencies across California are pushing back against vaccine mandates, claiming that the requirement will impact public safety due to staffing shortages. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva held a press conference at the Hall of Justice building last week, where he claimed that enforcing the county’s mandate requiring their workers to be fully vaccinated would cause an “imminent threat to public safety.” The sheriff told reporters last week that currently, 4,185 people employed by the sheriff’s department are at risk of termination if they do not comply with the mandate — 3,137 of whom are sworn officers. The sheriff has publicly defied the county’s mandate for weeks, and in a statement on social media Oct. 28, claimed the vaccine mandate is causing a “mass exodus” from his department. He claimed that the

associated staffing shortages would lead to slower response times, fewer arrests and the closure of patrol stations during a time when homicides are up 44% and aggravated assaults are up 23%. “I have repeatedly stated the dangers to public safety when 20%-30% of my workforce is no longer available to provide service, and those dangers are quickly becoming a reality,” Sheriff Villanueva said. According to an executive order ratified by Los Angeles County in August, all county employees were required to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 1. Those who have not done so were told to be fully vaccinated within 45 days or risk a five-day suspension. Employees will then have 30 days to comply with the order or face termination, county officials said. During last week’s press conference, Sheriff Villanueva reported that 51.7% of the department’s personnel are fully vaccinated, including himself, and 1.7% are partially vaccinated. The department is Please see MANDATES on A4

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wool, a rubber-like material, hex couplings and the hex nut. He said the device’s design was consistent with a silencer. He never attempted to screw the hex nut, which was located at one end of the silencer, onto the gun. So, Mr. Hanley wondered if it even fit. Judge Hill asked, considering other evidence, why it mattered. Mr. Hanley replied that the coroner reported during the preliminary hearing that Emily, Dr. Han’s daughter, was killed by a “contact shot.” A lack of gunpowder around the wound indicated a silencer must’ve been used. Mr. Barber testified the silencer found in Mr. Haobsh’s trunk must’ve been used because it sustained damage from the inside out. The silencer’s tube protrudes near the point the device would be attached to the gun, and there is a hole with tears in the rubber at the far end. He discovered bullet fragments with distinctive characteristics like those found at the crime

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45 COVID-19 cases reported By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The number is higher for those eligible in the city of Santa Barbara: 78.9%. Of the entire county population, 60.4% is fully vaccinated. The county also released numbers for Sunday’s and Saturday’s numbers.

SUNDAY Santa Barbara County reported 56 new COVID-19 cases. Of those, the highest number, 19, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had two cases. Elsewhere, seven cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Twelve cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Two cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported seven cases.

Five cases were in Goleta. The location of two cases were pending.

SATURDAY Santa Barbara County reported 91 new COVID-19 cases. Of those, the highest number, 36, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had eight cases. Elsewhere, 21 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Ten cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. One case was in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported three cases. Two cases were in Goleta. The location of four cases was pending. email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

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Democrats concede Virginia House majority to Republicans By TYLER ARNOLD THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — As the final absentee ballots were counted Friday, Virginia House Democrats conceded they lost the chamber’s majority to Republicans. Republicans held on to all 45 of their seats and flipped seven Democrat-held seats to gain a 52-48 majority. Republicans claimed victory Wednesday, but Democrats waited until the final absentee ballots trickled in before conceding some of the closer races. “While the results of the election were not in our favor, our work for the people of Virginia goes on,” House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, said in a statement. The new speaker will be selected after the new General Assembly is sworn in this January. “I will work to provide a smooth transition for the incoming speaker, and our Democratic caucus will work with the new majority in the House of Delegates and the governor’s administration to serve the best interests of all Virginians,” Ms. Filler-Corn said. “But make no mistake — we will hold them accountable if and when they attempt to reverse the progress we have made and move our Commonwealth backward. Our fight is far from over, and House Democrats will continue to work hard to build a better Virginia for our constituents and for everyone who calls our Commonwealth home.” The Republican victory will end the Democrats’ brief two-year majority in the House, which they secured in the 2019 election. This was the first Democratic majority in the commonwealth since the 1990s. It also reverses a trend of Republicans losing seats in three straight House elections. During that time, House Democrats, along with a Democratic Senate and governor, helped pass marijuana legalization, criminal justice reform legislation, looser voting rules, stricter gun control laws, broader tax authority for localities and the option for localities to allow their workers to enter into collective bargaining agreements. Republicans criticized most of these reforms, but some of the criminal justice reforms had bipartisan support. Ms. Filler-Corn said the legislative districts drawn by Republican leadership presented

Republicans held on to all 45 of their seats and flipped seven Democrat-held seats to gain a 52-48 majority. Republicans claimed victory Wednesday, but Democrats waited until the final absentee ballots trickled in before conceding some of the closer races. a challenge to Democrats maintaining their majority; however, some of the lines had been redrawn by a court. Republicans also won all three statewide elections: Glenn Youngkin for governor, Winsome Sears for lieutenant governor and Jason Miyares for attorney general. House Republican leader Todd Gilbert, R-Shenendoah, said the Republican victory showed a rebuke of Democratic policies over the past two years. “We are grateful to Virginians who place their trust in us, and we look forward to immediately going to work with Governor-elect Youngkin and his administration to restore fiscal order, give parents the voice they deserve in education and keep our Commonwealth safe,” Rep. Gilbert said. “Our work begins now.” Although Republicans have the House and the governor’s mansion, Democrats still maintain a 21-19 majority in the Senate. None of the Senate seats were on the ballot in this year’s election. Tyler Arnold covers Virginia for The Center Square.

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The right Dons win volleyball championships By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

These Dons are the champions — the ones from Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara High School Dons defeated the El Rancho Dons Saturday to win the CIFSS Division 6 Championship in volleyball. Santa Barbara beat El Rancho 25-19, 25-23, 25-19. Santa Barbara’s Emma Zuffelato (senior, outside hitter)

The Santa Barbara High School Dons defeated the El Rancho Dons Saturday to win the CIFSS Division 6 Championship in volleyball.

made 10 kills and 14 digs, Coach Kristin Hempy told the NewsPress in an email. Shae Delany (junior, outside hitter) had 16 kills and 9 digs. Annie Knecht (junior, setter) made 14 digs and 26 assists. Gracie Meinzer (junior, setter/ opposite hitter) had 6 kills, 11 digs and 17 assists. Mary Johnson (senior, opposite hitter) made 6 kills. Carolina Koceman (senior, libretto) had 14 digs. “Huge shout out to Annie for great defense and smart setting, and Shae for strong offense when we needed it,” Hempy said.

ANOTHER DONS TEAM SEES SUCCESS The Santa Barbara High School football team won its opening round of the CIF-Southern Section playoffs Friday against Campbell Hall 36-20. The game was played at Birmingham Charter School High School in Van Nuys. The Dons will play Newport Harbor at 7 p.m. Friday in the quarterfinals at Peabody Stadium. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Canadians allowed back into Washington state By JEREMY LOTT THE CENTER SQUARE REGIONAL EDITOR

(The Center Square) — Garth Baldwin, a city councilman in Blaine, Wash., spotted several unfamiliar license plates in his border town Monday, the first day the U.S. border was open to Canadian tourists in 19 months. “I have noticed a few additional Canadian vehicles in town today,” he said. “My office is downtown. There were a couple, but not an open floodgate rush by any means.” Mr. Baldwin hopes the visits will accelerate. “The offerings in Blaine have grown since many people were here last and the ones that were frequented before are holding on,” he said. “Once people get back down and see we’re open for business, I think things will improve for everyone.” Jori Burnett, the city administrator for Ferndale just

down the road on Interstate 5, shares Baldwin’s hope. “The city of Ferndale is excited to welcome back our Canadian friends, neighbors and families who are traveling safely and wish to reacquaint themselves with northwest Washington and Ferndale,” he said. “It has been too long, our businesses and attractions are open and we look forward to restoring the special relationship between Washington’s Fourth Corner and the British Columbian Lower Mainland.” City officials are looking to get things back to normal because of what Canadian spending has meant in Whatcom County in the past. (The county includes Blaine and Bellingham, home to Western Washington University.) “Canadian shoppers are an important part of Whatcom County’s retail sector and accounted for an estimated $140 million in spending in 2018 and

an average of 11.7% of taxable retail sales,” Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute said in a report. “Retail locations with the highest proportions of Canadians are Ross, Silver Reef Casino, Costco and downtown Blaine.” The report also warned that “border restrictions related to COVID-19 may have a long-term impact on Canadian shopping behavior in Whatcom County.” There are barriers for Canadians who would enter the U.S. and then re-enter their country, on both sides of the border. To get into the U.S., Canadians must show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To get back into Canada, they need the results of a COVID-19 test taken in the past 72 hours. “At a cost of $150 to $300 per PCR test, that can be a pricey proposition, particularly for families,” Guy Occhiogrosso, CEO

of Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement. That additional hassle and expense is likely to keep many Canadians in Canada, though some already are proving willing to jump through those hoops to get to the U.S. “We hope that as the restrictions lessen and people are more comfortable, that things will return to normal, someday soon hopefully,” Mr. Baldwin said. “The additional testing requirement for returning to Canada will probably be a mandate that will keep those casual visitors from making the trek, but time will tell.” Nonessential border traffic into America had been shut down since March 2020. Canada opened its borders back up to Americans traveling to Canada in August. Jeremy Lott covers the Pacific Northwest for The Center Square.

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the largest in the country, employing more than 10,000 sworn deputies and 8,000 civilian staff. Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn rebuked the Sheriff’s defiance toward the mandate on Twitter last week, saying that “the number one killer of law enforcement officers nationwide this past year has been COVID.” “Instead of implementing L.A. County’s vaccine mandate (like every other department has done) he is putting both his deputies and the public they come face-to-face with every day at unnecessary risk,” Ms. Hahn said in a statement. “What we need from the sheriff right now is leadership, for once.” Sheriff Villanueva — while perhaps one of the most vocal — is not the only law enforcement official in Los Angeles County who is pushing back on current mandates. Some Los Angeles Police Department officers are currently suing the city over its vaccine mandate. In addition, the police union is suing the city over the rollout, which includes a requirement for unvaccinated officers to pay for their own COVID-19 tests. Outside of Los Angeles, several other law enforcement agencies across the state have raised similar concerns over how vaccine mandates could impact staffing and public safety.

In September, San Diego city officials backed down on a Nov. 2 deadline for city employees to be fully vaccinated, moving the date to Dec. 1. The additional time allows labor negotiations with the San Diego Police Officers Association to continue over whether unvaccinated workers will be fired, suspended or required to be tested weekly. In a statement, the SDPOA Board of Directors called the city’s vaccine mandate a “heavy-handed approach” that could threaten the strength of the department. The POA is urging the city to avoid a “public safety crisis” caused by officers leaving the department by choosing other alternatives to a vaccine mandate, such as a weekly testing requirement. “The result of such a mass departure would be devastating to our department and the safety of all San Diego citizens,” the SDPOA told The Center Square. “Compounding this issue is the fact that these officers will remain unvaccinated, meaning the city will be creating a public safety crisis while making no impact on the public health crisis. “We ultimately believe our city’s leaders should not create a public safety crisis when there are many alternative choices available — including the requirement of testing for those who remain unvaccinated, as many agencies throughout the county, state, and country have implemented — that would easily avert such a crisis.” Meanwhile, the San Jose Police Officers

Association reached an agreement with city officials on Oct. 1 that gives all employees the option to be tested twice weekly instead of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The city initially required all employees, including officers in the San Jose Police Department, be fully vaccinated by Sept. 30. Only those with medical or religious exemptions were allowed to be tested weekly. Under the new bargain, employees can undergo twice weekly testing and serve the equivalent of a week-long suspension. Mercury News reported in September that the city could have lost nearly 140 cops if the mandate remained in place — a prospect that helped fuel the city’s decision to offer an alternative route. Since the deal was struck, the Los Angeles Times reported this week that the number of unvaccinated cops is now in the single digits, as many either got the shot or obtained an exemption. In other departments across the state, however, several police officers have been placed on administrative leave for not complying with vaccination mandates. In San Francisco, about 70 employees from the police department were placed on leave Nov. 2 after failing to meet the vaccination deadline set for Nov. 1. Of those 70 employees, 54 were sworn officers, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

Visit SB head predicts successful holiday season TOURISM

Continued from Page A1 international travelers, coupled with steep declines in business and meeting travel, the region’s leisure and hospitality industry is performing well,” noted Mrs. Janega-Dykes. She told the News-Press that South Coast hotel demand was only down 5% in the past fourweek period. With these encouraging numbers and the promise of international travelers, Visit Santa Barbara is preparing for a more successful holiday season this year. “Compared to other vacation destinations in the state, the South Coast’s recovery continues to outpace our competitors,” Mrs. Janega-Dykes

said. “While we are experiencing seasonal slowing that will likely continue through Thanksgiving, we continue to hover near pre-pandemic levels of occupancy.” Trans-Atlantic flights are expected to rise exponentially by December, allowing for more travelers during a peak tourism season. “We hope families who may have missed time together last year are able to reunite this season in Santa Barbara and resume beloved traditions,” said Mrs. Janega-Dykes. Mrs. Janega-Dykes noted that the marketing group’s predictions for tourism continue to be “positively surpassed,” and she anticipates a successful holiday season.

Continued from Page A1 bullet. The cartridge showed the matching striae to the rounds fired at the lab, but it had additional marks consistent with a wire impression. Mr. Barber still identified that casing to Mr. Haobsh’s Ruger 22/45 Lite.

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Mr. Barber studied a bullet found in Dr. Han’s pillow but didn’t find individual characteristics that could make a distinct identification. He found marks that identify Mr. Haobsh’s 22-caliber Ruger or any 22-caliber Ruger “machined from the same tool within a similar amount of wear.” Mr. Dozer showed evidence that Mr. Haobsh purchased the following tools: a variable speed

drill, small angle grinder, torch, step drill bit, scale, carbide tip scribe, silver solder and metal blade for an angle grinder. Mr. Barber said the tools could make the silencer he inspected, saying some were “ideal” for certain components. Mr. Barber was dismissed at the end of the day. The trial will resume Friday morning. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind northwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-5 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 93,289 acre-ft. Elevation 712.20 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 15.8 acre-ft. Inflow 7.9 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Life

T U E S DAY, N OV E M B E R 9, 2 0 21

Cosmic look at humanity

REVIEW Marvel Studios’ ‘The Eternals’ brings the universe down to Earth By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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ternals” covers a lot, from the presence of immortal beings protecting the Earth to the creation of life. But Marvel Studios has a knack for bringing the most cosmic concepts down to Earth. And that’s why the film did so well at the box office last weekend, exceeding expectations with a $71 million gross and making it No. 1 far ahead of a better known sci-fi story, “Dune.” Fans may not have heard of “The Eternals.” It’s far less known than the Avengers or Spider-Man. But fans know the name of its creator: the late Thousand Oaks legend Jack Kirby, who created characters varying from Captain America to Thor, as well as the New Gods for DC Comics. And Mr. Kirby had a way of making gods both powerful and human and making you feel empathy for them. That’s a big reason why Marvel found it could make these powerful beings funny, relatable and human. Mr. Kirby created the foundation. Marvel Studios and director Chloe Zhao wisely knew to simply build on it. The cast of this film is impressive: Gemma Chan as Sersi, Richard Madden as Ikaris, Angelina Jolie as Thena, Salma Hayek as Ajak, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Lia McHugh as Sprite, Barry Keogrhan as Druig, Bryan Tyree Henry as Phastos, Lauren Ridloff (“The Walking Dead”) as Makkari and Don Lee, aka Ma Dong-seok, as Gilgamesh. There are some plot spoilers ahead, but major ones won’t be included. Ajak is the leader of the Eternals, who were sent by their creator to protect Earth from the Deviants, aka monsters. The Eternals have various powers, from Sersi’s ability to transform matter to Makkari’s super speed. After getting rid of the monsters, they go off in their own directions for centuries, and “The Eternals” catches up with them in the present where each is finding her or his own route to happiness. But the reemergence of the Deviants brings the Eternals back together. Then the movie goes into high gear, with plenty of action, a lot of mystery and surprises about the very concept of life and the universe. It’s all pretty heavy, and the only real flaw in “Eternals” is there’s too much to understand in one viewing. But that flaw in “Eternals” may actually be one of its greatest strengths. It’s refreshing to see a film that doesn’t hesitate to challenge viewers. This writer discussed it with friends afterward and was glad they picked up on details he missed or didn’t understand fully. It’s a movie that encourages contemplation and discussion. It’s also a movie that discusses what it means to be human, which is the ultimate objective of all science fiction. Yes, even when sci-fi is discussing aliens and strange new worlds, it’s really all about every human being’s loves, hopes and dreams. And you can see that clearly with the characters of Sersi and Sprite. As always with Marvel movies, watch at the beginning and the end of the closing credits for additional scenes that set the stage for the next “Eternals” movie. The very final scene will go down as one of the most memorable ones in Marvel Studios history. email: dmason@newspress.com

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“Eternals” topped last weekend’s box office. B2.

John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band to perform at SOhO SANTA BARABARA — SBAcoustic will present the John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band featuring Herb Pederson at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. The band usually plays in the largest festivals and on renowned stages such as the Grand Old Opry, but it is coming to SOhO for an intimate small stage and an up-close concert, according to a news release. The bluegrass ensemble consists of John Jorgenson on acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Fain on bass; and Patrick Sauber on acoustic guitar and vocals. “John Jorgenson is one of my

most favorite players,” singer and guitarist Peter Frampton said. “He is incredibly versatile and his solos are unique and melodic, played with amazing technique.” Mr. Jorgenson is an acclaimed guitarist and mandolinist known for his work with Chris Hillman, the Byrds, Earl Scruggs, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Bob Dylan and many others. “He’s a phenomenal musician,” said Mr. Hillman, a Ventura musician who was an original member of the Byrds and is known for his work with the Desert Rose Band. Tickets cost $35. To purchase, go to sohosb.com. — Dave Mason

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The John Jorgensen Bluegrass Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at SOhO.

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Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ gets $71 million gross at box office in first weekend By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” topped the box office during its opening weekend, exceeding expectations with a whopping $71 million gross in North America. “Dune,” which was No. 1 the previous weekend, was a distant second place at $7.6 million. Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond, “No Time To Die,” remained in third place at $6.2 million. Another Marvel movie, “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” placed fourth at $4.5 million, climbing a bit from its fifth-place spot the previous weekend. All four are action-oriented movies, and the top three are about saving worlds. Things get lighter when you look at the fifth-place box office: the animated comedy about a kid and his wellmeaning but flawed robotic friend, “Ron’s Gone Wrong.” Well, “Ron” didn’t go too wrong; it grossed $3.6 million and climbed up from the prior weekend’s No. 8 spot. Word of mouth, meanwhile, may be helping “The French Dispatch.” The movie with an all-star cast in unusual stories went from No. 10 during the Oct. 29-31 weekend to No. 6 last weekend, with a gross of $2.6 million. Meanwhile, Halloween Kills” fell from No. 2 during Oct. 2931 to No. 7 last weekend with a gross of $2.3 million. In its first weekend, “Spencer” placed No. 8 with

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At left, “Eternals” surpassed expectations with a $71 million gross, putting it far ahead of all other films to top the box office. At right, “Dune” fell from No. 1 to No. 2 at the box office.

$2.1 million. The horror movie “Antlers” scared up a $2 million gross for the No. 9 spot, falling from Nov. 6 the previous weekend.

“Last Night in Soho,” about a fashion designer who suddenly finds herself in the 1960s, placed No. 10 last weekend with $1. 8 million, a dip from its No. 7

spot the prior weekend. For more information, go to boxofficemojo.com. email: dmason@newspress.com

Choral Society to launch new season, redesigns website MONTECITO — The Choral Society will kick-off its 202122 season with Dec. 18 and 19 performances of Handel’s “Messiah” at the Music Academy of West’s Hahn Hall. “It will be our first live concert since the pandemic and we have been keeping some additional exciting news under wraps – until now!” said Choral Society Board President Todd Aldrich. Additionally, the Choral Society

launched a new website and logo on Nov. 1 that more accurately reflects the organization’s mission, according to a news release. The website is sbchoral.org. The purpose of the website’s redesign is “... to celebrate the joy of live choral music by performing exceptional classical masterpieces and diverse modern works for the widest possible audience,” Mr. Aldrich said The new website is designed to

attract established concert-goers as well as welcome new audiences. It is also designed for easy access for purchasing tickets, as well as ease of navigation and timely updates. The project was spear-headed by Board Vice-President Kate Rees and committee members Susan Robins and Marylove Thralls, who collaborated with web developers M-4 Interactive and Irene Hoffman Design. The web developers

are responsible for building the website and all branding imagery. The Choral Society was founded in Santa Barbara in 1948, and has performed continuously since. Jo Anne Wasserman is the artistic director and conductor, and she has led the choir for 28 years. Auditions are being held throughout the season, due to a goal to expand the chorus. — Katherine Zehnder

‘Christmas Revels’ at Lobero

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SANTA BARBARA — “The Christmas Revels” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19 at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. The production has been a holiday tradition for 13 years. Each year the show changes to present the music, dance and storytelling of different countries and centuries. This year’s production highlights a special time in Santa Barbara’s own history, portraying Anita de la Guerra’s wedding festivities that take place during the holiday season of 1835, according to lobero. org. Richard Henry Dana and his shipmates are invited to attend the celebration. They share their sea shanties, English carols and mumming antics while being introduced to the fandango, mission chants, Las Posadas, and traditional Spanish music and dance. The production features Alta California customs, Chumash storytelling and events from Dana’s book, “Two Years Before the Mast.” Tickets cost $36 to $56 for general admission, $51 to $86 for patrons, $26 for students and $16

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“The Christmas Revels” is set for Dec. 18 and 19 at the Lobero.

for children 11 and younger. To purchase, call the Lobero Theatre box office at 805-963-0761

or go to lobero.org. — Dave Mason

Andrianne Lenker to sing at Lobero By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Grammy- nominated indiefolk artist Andrianne Lenker will perform Dec. 8 at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. This performance will be in support of her 2020 solo album “songs and instrumentals.” Ms. Lenker is the lead singer and guitarist of indie rock band Big Thief and, according to NPR, “is celebrated for her “unequivocal, instinctive and deeply personal songs.” “Songs and Instrumentals” was written and recorded in April after Big Thief’s March tour was cut short due to the

coronavirus. After returning to the states from Europe, Ms. Lenker decamped to a one-room cabin in the mountains of western Massachusetts. “I grew really connected to the space itself. The one room cabin felt like the inside of an acoustic guitar. It was such a joy to hear the notes reverberate in the space,” Ms. Lenker said in a news release. Nine songs were written during a recording session. Ms. Lenker and her engineer Phil Weinrobe would start and end each day with an improvised acoustic guitar instrumental. They would later make a collage of their favorite pieces which would become the first side of “instrumentals.” “We wanted to make a record

that put you, the listener, in the most intimate position possible,” Mr. Weinrobe explained. “I had a handful of songs that I was planning on recording, but by the time Phil arrived I was on a whole new level of heartsick and the songs were flying through my ears,” Ms. Lenker said. “I was basically lying in the dirt half the time. We went with the flow. I’m grateful that this music has come into existence. These songs have helped me heal. I hope that at least in some small way this music can be a friend to you.” Tickets for Ms. Lenker’s Lobero concert cost $32. To purchase, go to lobero.org. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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welcome it! LIBRA — Insights that well up from deep within you could put your imagination into overdrive. Perhaps ideas for essays, poems, paintings, or music flow into your mind in waves. You may want to stay home to develop them, though you may take one friend, or perhaps your partner, into your confidence. Keep the ideas coming! They might mean more to you later. SCORPIO — News about the plight of the world’s disadvantaged might have you toying with the idea of doing more than you are to make a difference. This is a laudable goal, but you’re more apt to see the romantic side of helping the needy than the harsh realities of the situation. Before deciding to tackle any new ambition today, consider it from all angles. You might change your mind. SAGITTARIUS — Have you ever longed to be a movie star or participate in some way in the film industry? Today you might get your chance or at least learn some of the technical skills required. You might take some time to learn about computer graphics or the ins and outs of camerawork. You could also meet some people involved in this industry. CAPRICORN — You’ve been exerting yourself a little too much over the past few days and might feel a little listless. Nonetheless, your mind is still active, and you may seek stimulation through books, TV, or lectures of some kind. You should find whatever you learn exciting. It could set you off in a new direction. Today you could turn into an armchair traveler! AQUARIUS — You could have some very strange yet beautiful dreams today. Write them down. They’re trying to tell you something. You could also make an off-the-wall plan to increase your income that may or may not work. Consider all the aspects of your plan and get in touch with the reality of it before delving too far. It might be workable but not in the ways you think now. PISCES — Today you may start to see your friends in a new light. Perhaps their accomplishments have aroused your admiration. A special person could seem more perfect than ever, and you could suddenly view your friend through a romantic haze once more. Bear in mind that your view of these people only mirrors your view of yourself. Recognize your merits as well others’.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002936. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: PEACE OF MIND HOME INSPECTIONS, 2624 STATE STREET, UNIT 1, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: PETER W WITHERS, 2624 STATE STREET, UNIT 1, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/19/2021 by: E31, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 18, 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) NOV 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2021--57681

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CYNTHIA DELISE McBRIDE Case No. 21PR00502 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CYNTHIA DELISE McBRIDE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Clarence E. McBride in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Clarence E. McBride be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: HOWARD GOLD ESQ SBN 80960 MARISSA GARCIA ESQ SBN 265815 GOLD LAW APC 484 MOBIL AVE STE 26 CAMARILLO CA 93010 CN981874 MCBRIDE Nov 2,3,9, 2021 NOV 2, 3, 9 / 2021 -- 57687

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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)

Open Positions: CenCal Health’s Board of Directors On January 1, 2022, there will be two (2) vacancies on the Board of Directors of CenCal Health that the public may directly apply for. The positions to be filled are as follows: i) Consumer Classification Community Business and ii) Consumer Classification-MediCal or Medicare Recipient-SLO County. The term length will be for two (2) years beginning January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in serving, please call or email Paula Bottiani, Clerk of the Board of CenCal Health at (805) 562-1020 or pbottiani@cencalhealth. org. Ms. Bottiani will be happy to discuss your interest, to answer any questions you may have, and to send you an application form. All appointments to the Board are made by the County Boards of Supervisors. Since these appointments must be made prior to January 1st please contact us as soon as possible. OCT 31; NOV 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 / 2021 -- 57676

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-94 OF THE GOLETA WEST SANITARY DISTRICT REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND THE PRETREATMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002858. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MAISON SANTA BARBARA, 323 PASEO NUEVO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SHELLEY K WOODS, 1086 GARCIA RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. 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 10/12/2021 by: E31, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 02,2021. 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)

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 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ANGELINA C. MARTEL Case Number: 21PR00468 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ANGELINA MARTEL, ANGELINA C. MARTEL A Petition for Probate has been filed by OLGA MARTEL in the SuPERIOR COuRT OF CAlIFORNIA, COuNTy OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that OLGA MARTEL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 12/23/21 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SuPERIOR COuRT Of CALIfORNIA, COuNTy Of SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. you may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. you may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Olga Martel Address: 2222 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Phone: 805 698-2005 NOV 9, 16, 23 / 2021--57704

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The following summarizes Ordinance No. 21-94, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 6490. The Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Goleta West Sanitary District (District) during its regular meeting of November 2, 2021, adopted an ordinance regulating the pretreatment and discharge of industrial waste. Ordinance No. 21-94, which repeals and replaces Ordinance No. 13-8, sets forth uniform requirements for users of the District’s Sanitary Sewer System and enables the District to comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, including the Clean Water Act (33 United States Code § 1251 et seq.) and the General Pretreatment Regulations (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations [40 CFR] Part 403). The ordinance was passed and adopted on November 2, 2021, by the following vote of the Board: AYES: Lewis, Geyer, Turenchalk, Meyer, Bearman NOES: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is posted in the office of the clerk of the board, at UCSB Campus, Parking Lot 32, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, and is available for review upon request. In light of the ongoing public health state of emergency related to COVID-19, please call (805) 9682617 to confirm the District’s office hours prior to seeking in-person inspection. Publish: November 9, 2021 NOV 9 / 2021 -- 57710

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A court proceeding has been started which may affect your interests in the estate. Read the document delivered with this Summons. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons is served on you to file at this court a typewritten response if you want to be heard by the court. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your typewritten response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to consider it. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose your right to participate in the proceeding or present your evidence. You will not receive another warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service or a legal aid office (listed in the phone book) . La corte ha comenzado a tramitar una acción judicial testamentaria que puede afectar sus intereses sucesorios. Lea el documento enviado con esta citación judicial. Después de que le entreguen esta citación usted tiene un plazo de 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS para presentar en esta corte una respuesta escrita a máquina, si desea una audiencia ante la corte. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no le ofrecerá protección; su respuesta escrita a máquina tiene que cumplir con las formalidades legales apropiadas si usted quiere que la corte considere su caso. Si usted no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder su derecho a participar en el proceso juicial o a presentar sus pruebas. Usted no recibirá notificación adicional por parte de la corte. Existen otros requisitos legales. Es posible que usted quiera llamar a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de referencia de abogados o a una oficina de ayuda legal (vea el directorio telefónico). CASE NUMBER: (Número del caso) PROPS2000181 The name and address of the COURT is: (El nombre y dirección de la CORTE es) Superior Court of California - San Bernardino County 247 W. Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 The name, address, and telephone number of the filing party’s attorney, or the party without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del accionante, o del accionante que no tiene abogado, es) Ronald W. Ask, Esq. (SBN: 103895) Renee S. Fahrendholz, Esq. (SBN: 322054) Elder Law Center, P.C. (951) 684-5608 3600 Lime Street, #4-412 Riverside, CA 92501 DATE: (Fecha) FEB 04 2021 Clerk (Actuario), by Sabrina Felix, Deputy (Delegado) NOV 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2021 -- 57683 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DÉMANDADO): Cesar Hernandez Pacheco, and DOES 1-25, Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Zenith Insurance Company NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remissión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso:) 20CV01899 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Santa Barbara County Superior Court 312-C East Cook Street Santa Maria, CA 93454 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): W. Brad Barbagallo, Esq. Chernow & Lieb 21255 Califa St. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Tel. (818) 594-5204 DATE: (Fecha) 05/20/2020 Clerk (Secretario), by /s/ Ninette Height, Deputy (Adjunto) NOV 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2021 -- 57629

CONSTELLATION ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION IN THE 3RD SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT COUNTY PROJECT No. 820773, FEDERAL AID PROJECT No. HPLUL 5951 (176) General project work description: Constellation Road Pavement Rehabilitation The Plans, Specifications, and Bid Book are available at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874. The DBE Contract Goal is 4%. For the Federal Training Program, the number of trainees or apprentices is 0. Submit sealed bids to the web address below. Bids will be opened available at the web address below immediately following the submittal deadline. PlanetBids https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874 Complete the project work within 30 Workings Days. The estimated cost of the project is $ 911,000 This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of PCC Section 4104, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code (LAB) Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 7029.1 or by PCC Section 10164 or 20103.5 provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to LAB Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. Prevailing wages are required on this Contract. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Obtain the wage rates at the DIR website https://www.dir.ca.gov/. The federal minimum wage rates for this Contract as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor are available at https://www.wdol.gov/. Copies are also available at the office of the Department of Public Works – Engineering Division, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. If the minimum wage rates as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor differs from the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors must not pay less than the higher wage rate. The Department does not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the federal minimum wage determinations. This includes helper, or other classifications based on hours of experience, or any other classification not appearing in the federal wage determinations. Where federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors must not pay less than the federal minimum wage rate that most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be submitted as a bidder inquiry by 2:00 PM on 11/26/2021. Submittals after this date will not be addressed. Questions pertaining to this Project prior to Award of the Contract must be submitted via PlanetBids Q&A tab. Bidders (Plan Holders of Record) will be notified by electronic mail if addendums are issued. The addendums, if issued, will only be available on the County PlanetBids website, https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874 By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara this project was authorized to be advertised on 11/09/2021.

Scott D. McGolpin Director of Public Works

NOV 9 / 2021 -- 57673

# $ Every ten years, local governments use new data from the Census to redraw their election district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. The County of Santa Barbara Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission is asking for your help to plan, draw, and redivide new County districts. The new election lines determine which members are placed in each supervisorial district, and voters within each district will elect one of their own as County Supervisor. The public is invited to attend and participate in hearings to be held by the County of Santa Barbara Independent Redistricting Commission. The purpose of the public hearings is to receive public input on communities of interest and other matters that must be considered by the commission, and to allow members of the public to present ideas and maps for consideration. Public hearing dates through December:

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Visit DrawSantaBarbaraCounty.org for meeting locations and the Zoom link instructions to participate. Language interpretation and requests for disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or devices, may be arranged by emailing a request to redistricting@countyofsb.org at least 24 hours prior to the Commission meeting. Para solicitar traducción del idioma o una modificación por discapacidad, incluso los soportes auxiliares y los dispositivos, se puede mandar un correo electrónico a redistricting@countyofsb.org al menos 24 horas antes de la reunión de la Comisión. NOV 9 / 2021 -- 57736