Santa Barbara News-Press: November 15, 2022

A diversity of art

Various techniques result in prints at Santa Barbara sale

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By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Over the weekend, the Santa Barbara Printmakers held its annual pop-up print sale at the Community Arts Workshop on Garden Street.

The popular Santa Barbara event ran from Friday evening through Sunday. The sale featured distinctive hand-pulled prints made by traditional techniques, including linocut, woodcut, screen printing, etching, lithography, calligraphy, monoprint and monotype. There were also works produced by the contemporary techniques of digital editing and photopolymer etching.

“It is so much fun,” Bay Hallowell, one of the printmakers, told the News-Press Saturday. “We had lots of people last night and today. It’s very informal; people are coming with their kids and dogs. This morning, lots of people were coming over from the farmer’s market.”

“I think it’s fun and an opportunity for people to come and look around and run from artist to artist,” printmaker Siu Zimmerman told the News-Press.

Another printmaker, Brendan Murdock, described the event as “fabulous.”

“We not only have wall art; we have loose pieces in bins that people rummage through,”

he told the News-Press. “Aside from educating people about printmaking, it’s a get-together of the community. We get to spend time together, seeing how our work is evolving.”

Ms. Hallowell said one of her friends saw the sale Friday night. “He came in, and he just looked around the room and said, ‘Everyone here is so happy.’ Everyone was having such a

good time in a low key way. We had a few snacks and water, but no alcohol. ‘A quiet joy’ is how I would describe it.”

Ms. Zimmerman said that over the years, many of the artisans have become close. “We don’t have trade secrets … There is a sense of reunion that people get.

Students, friends and colleagues of mine have come back. It’s like extended family for some of us.”

Mr. Murdock moved to Santa Barbara in 2015.

“After a long hiatus from printmaking, I took Siu’s class and have continued to take it every year,” Mr. Murdock said.

“I took the class for a sense of community as well as an understanding of the everchanging ways in printmaking. I needed to find a community, and I found that community.”

He said last weekend’s sale provided an educational experience for Santa Barbara.

“The event was an engaging, casual outing for all ages, an opportunity to meet artists in person, ask questions about their work and learn more about

all kinds of printmaking,” Mr. Murdock said. “The weekend was the perfect opportunity for early holiday shopping, featuring affordable works of art on paper, framed and unframed.”

Ms. Hallowell noted that many types of printmaking include a diversity in techniques. “We are all curious people that love working with our hands, hearts and minds. There is usually something for everyone.”

“Most of us do all kinds of printmaking,” she said. “We are subject to changing moods like anybody else.”

Mr. Murdock said he is now able to combine techniques and likes learning from the community of Santa Barbara printmakers.

“I think the greatest takeaway from this (the sale) is that the artists are present for all three days and it is a great educational time and interaction,” he said. “You would be amazed at how much people learn and enjoy learning about the process of printmaking.”

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City official responds to s tate s treet criticisms

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

City officials and staff already are addressing a number of problems on State Street that have received attention lately as a result of some business owners going public with complaints about poor conditions in the 500 block - and the way the city is handling them.

The owners of The Natural Cafe and The Cruisery brewery voiced complaints about, among other things, rats feeding off of food dropped from outdoor dining parklets, electric bike riders speeding down the street and posing a safety risk to pedestrians, and homeless people on the street who use illegal drugs or drink alcohol in public, pee in outdoors planters, bathe in business bathrooms or aggressively panhandle.

Kelly Brown, owner of The Natural Cafe, told his landlord he would not be renewing his lease, and that he intends to close the popular eatery at 501 State St., a downtown fixture for 30 years, because of these continued problems.

In response to these complaints, Sarah Clark, the city’s downtown parking and plaza manager, ticked off one by one how the city is dealing with these issues.

She told the News-Press the city has maintained a rodent abatement program in Downtown for several years.

“Our pest control contractor places and maintains

approximately 80 traps along State Street (from the 300 to the 1200 block), which are checked weekly,” she said. “While rodent nesting under the platforms remains a concern, we have not seen any major increase in the number of rodents trapped along State Street.

“The updated design requirements recently approved by City Council (for the parklets) will require businesses to modify their platforms to make it easier to keep the undersides clean, which we’re hoping will also help keep the rodent population down.”

In addition, she said, Downtown Parking staff and contractors work daily to keep the Promenade clean.

“Litter, graffiti, abandoned property and other janitorial

Council to consider changes solid waste service

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara City Council today will consider changes to the city’s solid waste programs and services for inclusion in a new solid waste franchise agreement with MarBorg Industries, including implementation of industry standard residential curbside collection.

The council will meet at 2 p.m. at City Hall, 735 Anacapa St.

The city’s current agreement with MarBorg is slated to expire in June.

Negotiations with MarBorg began in August and are anticipated to conclude by January with the intention to recommend a new agreement to the council by March, staff said in its report to the council.

The city conducted an online survey for solid waste customers from June to September 2022, which indicated that a majority of customers are either satisfied or very satisfied with MarBorg’s services, staff said.

“There were over 1,200 respondents to the survey, which was conducted online, and while the results are not statistically significant, the majority of respondents indicated being satisfied or very satisfied with MarBorg’s services,” staff said.

“The majority of respondents also indicated that quality of

overall service was of highest priority, with range of services provided and cost of service being the next highest overall priorities. Respondents also expressed interest in broader access to household hazardous waste (HHW) collection services, access to compost for gardens and backyards, and additional bulky item pickups, in that order of priority.”

Respondents to the survey provided feedback regarding priorities for enhanced service offerings, which are being pursued during the negotiation process, in addition to new and enhanced programs and services recommended by city staff.

New and enhanced programs and services being considered in negotiations include enhancements to a variety of neighborhood collection services, including transitioning residential collection service to a curbside cart collection program, staff said.

Negotiations are progressing smoothly and are anticipated to be completed within the eightmonth timeline established by the council, staff said.

The city and MarBorg intend to negotiate financial outcomes that will minimize or avoid the need for increases in small residential (one to four units) curbside customer rates for the collection

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Downtown parking and plaza manager Sarah Clark

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The Santa Barbara Printmakers’ pop-up sale features a variety of works at Community Arts Workshop.

Those attending the sale rummage through the prints.

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By HENRY SCHULTE SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-PRESS

Hundreds of people showed up for the second annual Salute to the Vets Saturday at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez.

The program, which was presented by the Santa Barbara County Veterans Foundation, began at 11 a.m. with a parade up Sagunto Street, coupled with a flyover directly over the parade by the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Officers Black Hawk helicopter.

The helicopter turned on its siren, which brought a roar from the crowd. (The Black Hawk is used for rescues as well as fighting fires.)

Al Salge, a lieutenant colonel, who oversees the Solvang Veterans’ Memorial Building and veteran activities in the Santa Ynez Valley, served as the parade’s grand marshal.

Around noon at the Maverick Saloon, the Santa Ynez Jazz Band played three patriotic songs to kick things off.

That was followed by Art Kaslow, a colonel who served 33 years in the U.S. Army. He offered a short speech with words of appreciation and support of local veterans. Col. Kaslow presented a check for $2,500 from the Santa Ynez Valley Opportunity Shop to the veterans foundation. As the nonprofit’s founder, I received it on behalf of the foundation.

Fred Cota stepped on the stage and presented another check to the veterans foundation in the amount of $1,000 from Santa Barbara Elks Lodge No. 613.

Jerry Farmer, president of the Santa Barbara County Veterans Foundation, thanked all those who made the event possible. “An event like this takes a lot of people, and the valley showed us what community is all about. We thank you.”

Last year Mr. Farmer suggested holding the Salute to the Vets in the Santa Ynez Valley so he could put on a parade. With Santa Barbara’s State Street closed to parades, the foundation decided to give it a try, and it worked.

This year’s event overshadowed last year’s, and plans are already under way to make Salute to the Vets even bigger and better in 2023.

A number of local veteran organizations were present last weekend. The Maverick Saloon provided food and drink, and the atmosphere was very festivefilled with lots of smiles, hugs and handshakes.

A pin-up contest took place inside the Maverick, and the first, second- and third-place winners were announced around 2:30 p.m. as well as the winner of the handmade flag quilt, made by Dundie Schulte.

Proceeds from the event allowed the Santa Barbara Veterans Foundation to donate more than $7,000 to local veteran causes.

“We’re not a big organization, and we’re not just about the

COURTESY HENRY SCHULTE Horses are part of the Salute to the Vets parade Saturday in Santa Ynez.

money. But keeping an awareness of local veterans is equally as important to us,” Mr. Farmer said.

Sheriff’s office welcomes 13 new employees

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed 13 recently hired employees.

The ceremony in the Board of Supervisors meeting room at the County Administration Building in Santa Barbara was attended by family, friends and colleagues.

During Thursday’s event at the Anapamu Street site, Sheriff Bill Brown introduced the newest Sheriff’s Office team members: Administrative Office Professional Eve Cardona, Administrative Office Professional Kimberly Corona Porras, Chief Administrative Officer Mark DiMaggio, Print Shop Supervisor Armando Guerra, Administrative Office Professional Vanessa Guzman, Utility Worker Kevin Hang, Communication Dispatcher

Jenny Heinlein, Inmate Services Programs Manager Alice Perez, Computer Systems Specialist LeeAnn Scholl, Sheriff’s Service Technician Nicholas Shapiro, Administrative Office Professional Tina Tumbiolo, Administrative Office Professional Samantha Valenzuela and Sheriff’s Service Technician Tess Watson.

During the welcoming, Sheriff Brown shared the golden rule of good law enforcement and corrections. “After each and every encounter with a citizen, inmate, or co-worker, ask yourself, ‘If I was that person, would I

honestly feel as though I had been treated fairly, courteously and professionally?’ If the answer is yes, you’re doing a good job. If the answer is no, reflect on what was missing, and make it right the next time.”

TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY - The Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau is investigating the death of a diver who was recovered from the waters near Painted Cave Preserve on Santa Cruz Island.

The location of the recovery corresponds to a missing diver investigation from 2020; however the final determination of the decedent’s identity requires a Coroner’s investigation.

On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible decedent observed near the ocean floor in an underwater cave system by two recreational divers.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Search and Recovery Team began planning for a recovery operation in the area and reached out to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Marine Enforcement Unit and the National Park Service for assistance.

On Friday, Nov. 11, the Sheriff’s Office and allied agency divers responded to the area of Seal Cove where they successfully recovered the remains of a diver from the underwater cave.

The decedent was transported to the Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau for further investigation and identification determination.

Coroner’s detectives plan on utilizing rapid DNA to confirm the identity of the decedent with anticipated completion next week. The Sheriff’s Office will share the decedent’s identity when it is confirmed, and the next-ofkin have been notified.

- Neil Hartstein

CHP implementing road safety program

BUELLTON, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Buellton Area is implementing a 12- month, joint regional effort enforcement and educational campaign to save lives and remove unsafe drivers from State Route 1 (SR1, Cabrillo Highway), State Route -154 (SR-154, San Marcos Pass) and US-101 (El Camino Real).

The CHP Buellton and Santa Barbara Area offices will use a federal grant to accomplish this mission.

The Safe on All Roads (SOAR) campaign began Oct. 1, and will end on Sept. 30, 2023.

In addition to providing a scenic route to numerous attractions along the coast, SR-1, SR-154 and US-101 serve as major commuter routes between cities within Santa Barbara County.

SR-1 predominately has one lane in each direction. US-101 intermittently switches between freeway and highway status, and

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The new employees will be working at the sheriff’s office sites such as the county jails, communications center and administrative offices.

closely follows the Pacific coastline as it travels through Santa Barbara County. State Route154, a narrow two-lane mountainous roadway with sheer cliffs, sharp curves and grades, provides continual challenges for all motorists, especially commercial vehicles.

Between federal fiscal years 2018 and 2020, there were 1,758 reportable (fatal and injury) crashes occurring within the CHP Buellton and Santa Barbara areas. Of the total reportable crashes during this period, approximately 1,348 of those crashes indicated driving under the influence (DUI), speed, unsafe turning and unsafe passing as the primary crash factor, resulting in 43 persons killed and 1,831 injured.

Officers will conduct enhanced enforcement patrols throughout SR-1 (Cabrillo Highway), SR-154 (San Marcos Pass), and US-101 (El Camino Real) within CHP Buellton and CHP Santa Barbara’s jurisdictions, focusing on the leading causes of fatal and injury crashes: speeding, DUI, unsafe turning and unsafe passing violations.

The “SOAR” campaign will also incorporate a public education and awareness campaign to reinforce the safe driving message.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

- Neil Hartstein

Changes to state law, technology to impact new agreement

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services provided by MarBorg in fiscal year (FY) 2025.

Small residential customers who opt-in to “on-premises” collection of solid waste containers will see increased rates corresponding to the higher cost of providing on-premises collection service.

“At this time, council is only being requested to provide direction relating to

the preparation of the final draft Agreement that is under negotiation,” staff said. “Final approval of that agreement will be subject to later council action, anticipated in February or March 2023.”

Any changes in MarBorg’s compensation that might result from service delivery changes and that would require adjustments to the city’s customer rates will be subject to future council action after compliance with Proposition 218 procedural and substantive requirements.

The solid waste industry has changed significantly since the city first entered into the agreement with MarBorg in 2003, staff said. In the last 10 years, a series of legislative mandates have been signed into law requiring recycling and organic collections services in certain sectors and establishing targets to reduce statewide disposal of organic waste.

Additionally, changes in recycling and labor markets and advancements in technology have shifted industry operating

standards. Implementing these mandates and new industry standards into a new agreement will involve significant changes.

Additionally, evaluating and incorporating lessons learned since current programs and services were put into place will be critical to developing a modern agreement in alignment with industry best practices and the service needs of the Santa Barbara community, staff said.

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The afternoon rocked to the sounds of the Molly Ringwald

Project, and people danced away until 4:30 p.m. when the event concluded.

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UCSB women’s volleyball tops Long Beach State, improve to 10-0 at home

By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The UCSB women’s volleyball team (18-8, 14-2) improved to 10-0 at home Saturday night defeating Long Beach State (16-8, 11-5) in a pivotal match 25-14, 25-21, 23-25, 25-19.

On the Stat Sheet

• The Gauchos set a new season-high with 19 blocks in the match, led by Deni Wilson with 10 total and two solos to match her career-high. This helped the Gauchos hold Long Beach to a .143 hitting percentage. She added an errorless 9-0-15 on the offensive end as well.

• Michelle Ohwobete led the team with 13 kills on an efficient 13-2-35 line for a .314 clip. Her 12 digs gave her yet another double-double on the season.

• Tasia Farmer added a 9-2-14 line for a .500 mark and Deni Wilson was errorless on the match, going 6-0-9 with eight blocks.

• Macall Peed scooped up 19 digs to extend her streak to 18-straight games with 10+.

The Gauchos set a new season-high with 19 blocks in the match, led by Deni Wilson with 10 total and two solos to match her career-high.

• Briana McKnight had seven kills, eight digs and a career-high six aces.

• Mehana Ma’a tallied 27 assists and nine digs.

hOw it h appened

• UCSB led for the entirety of the first set, extending its lead to as much as 11 points on the final play, which was a block by Wilson and Tallulah Froley. Ohwobete had four kills on seven swings and the Gauchos hit .536 as a team.

• The second frame saw Long Beach State jump out to a 10-5 lead that drew a Gauchos timeout, and out of the break UCSB quickly got back into it, tying it up at 13-13. From there, the team posted a 6-2 run that gave them enough cushion to take a 2-0 lead.

• The Beach refused to be swept, taking the third set in just the second lost set of the season at home for the Gauchos.

• The final set saw the Gauchos collect nine total blocks as Wilson went for six and Froley had four. It was back and forth until the end, when UCSB closed the night out on a 7-3 run to seal it.

next Up

UCSB now heads out for its final road trip playing UC Davis on Thursday and UC Riverside on Saturday.

Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB.

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Westmont volleyball headed to Butte

By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Westmont Volleyball (22-6), ranked 25th in the NAIA, will be headed north for the opening round match of the NAIA Women’s Volleyball Championship. The Warriors will travel to Butte, Montana to take on the #17 Montana Tech Orediggers (24-8).

Montana Tech was the regular season champion of the Frontier Conference, going 9-1 in conference play. The Orediggers entered the Frontier Conference Tournament as the number one seed, but were upset in the semifinals by Montana Western (12-17) by a score of 3-1 (19-25, 2516, 26-18, 25-23).

The Warriors and Orediggers

have met on six previous occasions, all at neutral sites and all as part of early-season tournaments in Southern California. The Warriors hold a 4-2 series advantage and have won the last two meetings, including the most recent in August of 2019.

The Orediggers and Warriors have played four common opponents this year, all from the Golden State Athletic Conference. On August 20, Montana Tech defeated Vanguard 3-1 (25-18, 25-16, 23-25, 26-24) in Butte as part of the Big Sky Volleyball Challenge.

On August 26, the Orediggers faced both Arizona Christian and The Master’s as part of the Electric City Invitational in Great

Falls, Montana. Montana Tech lost to Arizona Christian 3-1 (26-28, 2521, 25-23, 25-21) before defeating The Master’s 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 2523).

Then on September 3, Montana Tech defeated Ottawa (Ariz.) 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-21) in the Bellevue Invitational in Bellevue, Nebraska.

By comparison, Westmont defeated both Vanguard, Arizona Christian and The Master’s twice each and split with Ottawa.

Maureen Jessop, a 6-1 senior outside hitter, leads the Oredigger attack, averaging 3.87 kills per set. Olivia Muir, also a senior outside hitter, contributes another 2.38 kills per set. Senior middle blocker Taylor Henley averages 2.17 kills and 1.19 blocks

The Warriors and Orediggers have met on six previous occasions, all at neutral sites and all as part of early-season tournaments in Southern California.

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Senior McKenna Kaelber and freshman Roslyn Zentz serve as Montana Techs setters with Kaelber averaging 7.97 assists per set and Zentz notches 4.42 per week.

The winner will advance to the final site in Sioux City, Iowa, along with the winners of the other 23 Opening Round matches. Play begins at the final site on November 30.

Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

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Westmont women’s basketball improves to 4-0

By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

In a defensive battle of undefeated teams in Murchison Gymnasium, #2 Westmont women’s basketball (4-0) put together more offense and produced more defensive stops to defeat Southern Oregon (4-1) by a score of 5740.

“That was a really physical game against a team that has already proven this year to be really good, really tough,” said Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore. “They are a national tournament level team. They have already beat #4 Carroll (Mont.) and Menlo. We knew they would be taking it to us. They are well coached and disciplined and they are united in a system that they all buy into.

“For the second game in a row, our defense came through for us. We played tough and gritty against a very physical team. I am proud of our player’s efforts.”

Points came slowly in the first quarter with the Raiders leading 6-5 at the midway point. However, the Warriors produced an 8-0 run in the balance of the opening frame to take a 13-6 lead headed into the second quarter. Stefanie Berberabe (14 points, 5 assists, 4 steals) connected on a lay-up and followed it up with a step-back three. Paula Graichen (9 points, 4 rebounds) added a free throw and then a layup to complete the run.

“I thought that Paula had a phenomenal

game for us off the bench - not just scoring but also her presence defensively was really good for us. She made a lot of big plays.”

The Raiders charged back early in the second quarter with a 7-0 run that was sparked by a 3-pointer by Mallory Williams, tying the game at 13. Graichen regained the lead for the Warriors on a layup after receiving a lob pass from Berberabe that left the freshman all alone under the basket.

Southern Oregon tied the game again on a pair of free throws by Kami Walk (11 points, 7 rebounds). It would be the last tie of the game.

Westmont closed out the quarter on a 122 run that started with another three by Berberabe. Laila Saenz (13 points) continued the run with a 3-pointer of her own. Then Kate Goostrey added three when she was fouled on an acrobatic layup as she drove the lane.

The run concluded on a pair of free throws by Destiny Okonkwo and another by Goosetrey.

“Kate had a solid game with a lot of toughness plays,” noted Moore..

Up 27-17 headed into the third quarter, Westmont used a 14-4 run to go up by 20 (41-21).

Okonkwo started the second half with a layup, then Sydney Brown (4 points, 4 rebounds) added a pair of free throws followed by a layup. Saenz hit another three and then scored on a jumper before Goostrey made a free throw and scored on a layup.

However, the Raiders responded with an 112 run of their own, pulling to within 11 (43-32) at the end of the third.

Westmont turned things around at the start of the final frame with a 10-0 run on field goals by Sage Kramer, Berberabe, Saenz and two by Gaichen, taking their largest lead of the game (53-32). In 18 minutes of play, Kramer would tally four steals and a teamhigh eight rebounds. The 21-point margin proved to be too much for the Raiders to overcome.

“They make so much happen off of their defense,” said Moore of the Warriors’ opponent. “For the most part, we responded. Obviously, we had more turnovers than we are used to having. In the second half, specifically, we were able to take care of the ball and able to outrebound them. We got back to the things we were forced out of in the first half.”

Westmont won the battle of the boards 4231 and enjoyed an 11-4 advantage on secondchance points. They also produced 13 steals to Southern Oregon’s 6. The Warriors defense held the Raiders to just 12 field goals.

This week, Westmont begins Golden State Athletic Conference play with a pair of home games. On Thursday, the Warriors will host Arizona Christian (0-2) at 5:30 p.m. Then on Saturday, Westmont will welcome Ottawa (Ariz.) (3-3) to Murchison Gymnasium. Saturday’s game is scheduled to tip-off at noon.

Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

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needs are addressed every day,” she said. “Public restrooms are cleaned three times a day. The sidewalks on each block are pressure washed each week, and the street itself is pressure washed quarterly.”

The next deep street cleaning is scheduled before Thanksgiving, officials said.

According to Ms. Clark, outdoor planters are landscaped weekly, and cleaned out daily as needed.

“We have contractors on call all day to address human waste and biohazards as needed, and we respond quickly to these issues when reported.”

She said the city has heard a lot of concern from the community about pedestrian safety on the Promenade, and is taking steps to make it safer.

“We recently released a ‘Safe on State’ PSA reminding all downtown visitors to use the Promenade safely and respectfully,” she said.

“We’ve removed the green bicycle lanes at intersections because of concerns that the green color was encouraging cyclists to ride faster and run red lights. We’ll be adding new signage reminding all users to stop at red lights and be respectful of others.”

In addition, she said, “we’re working on developing new designs for the street that can create better separation between bikes and pedestrians, and will be testing some concepts in the coming months.

“We’ve also been working with the Police Department and City Attorney to develop enforceable regulations to discourage high speeds and other dangerous cycling behavior.”

She called the issue of homelessness “an extremely difficult and frustrating problem, not least for the people experiencing it.

“The city coordinates closely with a variety of service providers to try to connect our homeless residents with the services they

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need, including shelter and housing,” she said. “Downtown Parking staff, including the Downtown Ambassadors, often issue warnings and work directly with the homeless population to try to discourage illegal or inappropriate behavior in the Promenade.”

Ms. Clark said the city continues to work closely with the downtown business community to understand the challenges they face.

“Our goal is to create a safe, inviting Downtown district where our local businesses can thrive,” said.

She noted that the large majority of the restaurants and bars on State Street are “very supportive” of the on-street dining program, which was put in place

HERRIN, Gail Sandra

Gail was an amazing cook and eventually became an active crew member on Peter Fonda’s legacy yacht, the Tatoosh. She sailed on the Tatoosh to Tahiti and many other places in the Pacific.

Gail returned home to Santa Barbara in the early 1980s where she continued to work in the hospitality, sport fishing, and food and beverage industry. In 2006, Gail started working as an estate manager in the Carpinteria foothills where she would remain for 16 years and eventually retire in 2022. Gail is survived by her mother Billie Dodson, her brother Mark Herrin, nieces Theresa Ramirez and Stephanie Ross, nephews Brandon Herrin and Trevor Triegor, along with numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Gail had a heart of gold and was a gift to anyone and everyone that knew and loved her. If you are so moved, please make a donation in Gail’s memory to the American Heart Association to help further the research and prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

GENOVESE, Woiz Zennebesh Ghebray

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A native of Tigray, mother of her only child Ninni Lemus, passed away in Mekele, Tigray on 10/17/2022. She was 102 years old. Forbidden by The Ethiopian Government to be with her or even to speak with her, heartbroken; the family are holding a Requiem HOLY MASS at the Old Mission Santa Ynez on Saturday, November 19 at 11:30am, followed by a luncheon. My beloved mama was preceded in death by her husband, my dear papa, Giuseppe Genovese. She is survived by her daughter Ninni Vincenza GenoveseLemus, son-in-law Ricardo A. Lemus, grandsons Giampiero & Andrea, great-grandchildren: Massimo, Fabio, Viviana, Ricardo, Roberto, Matteo, Yonas, great-great granddaughters Zelie, Leonia and many nieces and nephews and their families.

to keep those businesses afloat during the COVID pandemic.

Mr. Ashland says they’re still useful in attracting people to Santa Barbara’s downtown, but Mr. Brown says they’ve outlived their purpose.

“Not sure why you call them parklets,” Mr. Brown said. “For the most part, it’s cheap looking, trashy 2 x 4 wood structures that

greatly diminish what was once one of the great main streets in the country.”

The updated design requirements mentioned by Ms. Clark - including parklet size, their construction, and the way they look - are supposed to be in place no later than Feb. 1.

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Westmont swimmers compete at SOKA

By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Swimming shorthanded at the Wyatt Balman Memorial Invitational on Saturday at Soka, Westmont used the opportunity to try some swimmers in different events and mix up their relay teams.

“We had a small roster due to last minute illnesses and injuries, but the team of 10 had some good swims at yesterday’s meet,” said Westmont head coach Jill Jones Lin.

Olivia Garrison posted a season best time in the 1000 freestyle, taking second place in a time of 11:11.71.

Ella Chaisson gave a try at a new event, finishing second in the 500 yard freestyle in an NAIA National Championships provisional time of 5:19.60. She also swam in the 50 yard freestyle, an event she does not often compete in, placing third in a time of 25.75.

“For us it was a great opportunity to try some different relay combinations to see what would work best for us at the Winter Invitational this coming weekend and for

the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Championships,” said Jones Lin. “The relays were great and the team did a really great job of supporting each other.”

In the 200 yard freestyle relay, the team of Emma Bustamante, McKenzie Rion, Chaisson and Garrison finished fourth of 11 with a time of 1:45.94.

Chaisson, Daisy Marquardt, Bustamente and Leighton Bell claimed fifth place out of 11 teams in the 200 yard medley relay.

Beginning on Friday, the Warriors will take part in the La Verne Winter Invitational on the campus of East Los Angeles College.

“I’m looking forward to this weekend and swimming at ELAC, where our conference championship will be in February,” said Jones Lin. “It’s a great opportunity for the first-years to see what it’s like to swim at ELAC and will help them mentally prepare for PCSC Championships.”

Ron Smith is the sports information director at Westmont College.

email: sports@newspress.com

Kymberly will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved her.

If you are so moved, please make a donation in Kym’s memory to the American Cancer Society to further the research of the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

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Gail Sandra Herrin passed away suddenly on June 23, 2022, in Oak View, CA. Gail was born in Reedley, CA on April 11, 1952, to Sandy Herrin and Billie (Herrin) Dodson. She graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 1969 and immediately set out for Hawaii where she worked in the tourist industry. Gail attended college on the Big Island of Hawaii studying art.

HERRIN, Kymberly Ellen

Kymberly Ellen Herrin passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022, in Santa Barbara, CA. Kymberly was born in Lompoc, CA on October 2, 1957, to Sandy Herrin and Billie (Herrin) Dodson. She was a lifelong Santa Barbara resident and a beautiful woman inside and out.

Kymberly graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1975. She went on to be a model, graced the cover of over a dozen magazines, both local and international. Kymberly also appeared in several well-known movies, including Ghostbusters and Romancing the Stone.

Kymberly loved to travel and to sail. She lived aboard and sailed on a 75-foot yacht for several years, along the California Coast, through the Panama Canal, in the Sea of Cortez, in Baja and into the Caribbean. Kymberly is survived by her mother Billie Dodson, her brother Mark Herrin, nieces Theresa Ramirez and Stephanie Ross, nephews Brandon Herrin & Trevor Triegor, along with numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.

Critics of the city’s maintenance of the State Street promenade have cited problems with parklets, above, and bicycle traffic, at right.

Official: City taking steps to address State Street issues

Butterfly Ball

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By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

More than $750,000 was raised at the Whimsical and Wonderful Second Annual Butterfly Ball Saturday for Gwendolyn’s Playground, an upcoming inclusive park in Santa Barbara.

More than 300 guests gathered at Dos Pueblos Ranch for the butterfly-themed event. The use of the ranch was donated by the Dos Pueblos Institute and the Himovitz family.

The event featured hand-made butterfly rope swings, which were eventually auctioned; hanging woven lamps; flickering candles, and plenty of flowers and orchids.

The guests were greeted by winged dancers and enjoyed craft cocktails by The Good Lion, wine by Artiste Winery, and an elegant dinner by Duo Events on the Estate Lawn.

The emcee was Andrew Firestone,

FYI

To donate to Gwendolyn’s Playground, go to nevergiveup. org.

who organizers credit for inspiring auction bids and pledges of support totalling more than three-quarters of a million dollars. The proceeds bring Gwendolyn’s Playground within $1.25 million of its $6 million fundraising goal, according to a news release.

Live auction items varied from — what else? — a three-dimensional butterfly painting with diamond dust and pop colors by PunkMe Tender to Mehera Blum’s multi-dimensional/ multi-generational piece that featured butterflies painted by her late mother as well as handembroidered crystals, sequins and silk threads by Lesage in Paris.

The Sprague Family committed $200,000 as part of a matching incentive during the auction, and Nora McNeely Hurley of the Manitou Fund was recognized for her previous sponsorship of the Magical Tree for $1,050,000.

Victoria and Bill Strong started the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation in honor of their first-born daughter who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy. Gwendolyn thrived beyond expectations and was known for her vibrancy.

After a video about her daughter Gwendolyn, Victoria Strong appealed to guests with a speech that won her

a standing ovation.

“Building Gwendolyn’s Playground is a powerful opportunity to be part of fostering a more compassionate and inclusive future…an opportunity for all of us to be better citizens of this world,” she said. “It sends a message to our children and proudly showcases to other cities our beliefs in who we are as a community; a shining beacon of kindness and acceptance.”

In partnership with the city of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, the region’s first inclusive playground will be located on the 10-acre property, which includes Dwight Murphy Fields (also getting upgraded) near the Santa Barbara Zoo. Gwendolyn’s Playground will feature experiences such as a magical tree, inclusive swings, sensory spinning, a butterfly plaza, art sculptures, a musical garden, a slide hillside, climbing features and more.

“Playgrounds are our first community, our common ground, where the simple purpose is reveling in the freedom of play,” said Gwendolyn Foundation board member, Analise Maggio. “But if we’re not all there together — if

Playground

REVIEW

‘Wakanda Forever’ is great sequel to ‘Black Panther’

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

In

And the film serves as a great tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, who delivered outstanding performances as the title character of the first “Black Panther” movie and, prior to that, baseball legend Jackie Robinson in the movie “42.” On top of that, Mr. Boseman used his celebrity status to support Direct Relief, the Goleta nonprofit that provides medical aid around the world.

Marvel Studios deserves credit for not trying to recast the role of King T’Challa. Instead,

The calendar appears Mondays through Saturdays in the “Life & the Arts” section. Items are welcome. Email them to Managing Editor Dave Mason at dmason@newspress.com.

TODAY

6 p.m. Santa Barbara author Monte Schulz will discuss his book, “Metropolis,” at Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St., Santa Barbara. He also will sign copies. For more information, go to www. chaucersbooks. com.

WEDNESDAY

8 p.m. “Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Life in the Past Lane Santa Barbara” will be presented at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $20 to $66. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

FRIDAY

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The NEW Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts and Vintage Show and Sale (formerly known as the CALM Show) will be held at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Santa Barbara. Admission is $8, $6 with a flier: Children under 12 are free, and so is parking.

5 p.m. “Game Day” will feature master’s of fine arts students in their studios below the UCSB Harder Stadium bleachers. The free studio tours will run from 5 p.m. until the final buzzer.

7:30 p.m. Santa Barbara City College theater students are performing “The Importance of Being Earnest” at the Jurkowitz Theatre on the West Campus in the 900 block of Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to www.theatregroupsbcc.com. 8 p.m. Daughtry, the Grammy-nominated rock band formed by Chris Daughtry of “American Idol” fame, will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 State Route 246, Santa Ynez. Tickets cost $59 to $89. To purchase, go to www.chumashcasino.com.

SATURDAY

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival “Holiday PopUp” will take place at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave.,. Carpinteria. For more information, go to santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival. com.

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The NEW Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts and Vintage Show and Sale (formerly known as the CALM Show) will be held at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Santa Barbara. Admission is $8, $6 with a flier: sbantiqueshow.com/ discount-flyer. Children under 12 are free, and so is parking.

7:30 p.m. Santa Barbara City College theater students are performing “The Importance of Being Earnest” at the Jurkowitz Theatre on the West Campus in the 900 block of Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to www.theatregroupsbcc.com.

7:30 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky,” featuring music by composer and preservationist Cody Westheimer, at The Granada, 1214 State St. The concert is a salute to the Chumash heritage. To purchase tickets, go to granadasb.org.

SUNDAY

10 a.m. to dusk: The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show takes place at Chase Palm Park, 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. The show is located along the boulevard from Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The NEW Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts and Vintage Show and Sale (formerly known as the CALM Show) will be held at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Santa Barbara. Admission is $8, $6 with a flier: sbantiqueshow.com/ discount-flyer. Children under 12 are free, and so is parking.

3 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “Wisdom of the Water, Earth and Sky,” featuring music by composer and preservationist Cody Westheimer, at The Granada, 1214 State St. The concert is a salute to the Chumash heritage. To purchase tickets, go to granadasb.org.

NOV. 22

8 p.m. Guitarist Joe Bonamassa and his band will perform at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $79 to $199. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

DEC. 7

4 p.m. The Hoodlum Friends will perform at 4 p.m. at Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara.

COURTESY PHOTO Monte Schulz will talk about his book, “Metropolis,” at Chaucer’s Books today.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” stands out as one of the best Marvel Studios movies in terms of character development, writing, acting, music and effects.

every way possible, this film is an epic. It’s no wonder that it grossed $180 million when it opened last weekend, topping the box office (to no one’s surprise).

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” topped the box office this weekend.

PHOTO COURTESY NICK OUELLETE PHOTOGRAPHY

Dancers, some of whom were classmates of Gwendolyn Strong, grace the Butterfly Ball, which raised more than $750,000 for Gwendolyn’s Playground.

Victoria and Bill Strong, shown at the Butterfly Ball, started the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation in honor of their first-born daughter who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy. Please see BUTTERFLY on B 4

Game Day for artists

Fourteen UCSB master’s of fine arts students will present their works during a “Game Day” open studios event Friday at UCSB’s Harder Stadium.

The event will take place from 5 p.m. to the final buzzer under the stadium’s bleachers. The artists will show where they create their art and what they’re working on.

The studio tours are free.

The artists include Panteha Abareshi, Kevin Clancy, Maja Skjoth Hegelund, Dannah Mari Hidalgo, Matthew Johnson, Dani Kwan, Diego

Melgoza Oceguera, Hope Okere, Johnny Onionseed, Katie Parker, Lyra Purugganan, Mariana Rodela, Kate Saubestre and Lela Shahrzad.

“Expect to see varied practices and open doors and portals into our different worlds and practices,” said Mr. Clancy, who will complete his MFA in 2023.

“We’re all making art with different materials and histories, and different ideals,” he said in a news release. “Each studio that someone walks into will be another world.”

— Dave Mason

Sea glass ‘Holiday Pop-Up’ planned for Saturday

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

More than 20 artists will display their fine arts, handcrafts and jewelry at the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival “Holiday Pop-Up,” set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave.,. Carpinteria.

“We carefully curate our vendor list to ensure that this event represents the absolute best in ocean arts. Our artists channel their unique talents into diverse products that rely on high quality materials and skills honed over decades,” said Karen Clark, festival artistic director.

“We are also selective based on price points,” she said in a news release. “You will find something here for everyone on your list.”

Last year’s Holiday Pop-Up proved popular in downtown Carpinteria, the home of the first Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival.

“The little beach town is a perfect fit for our event,” said Louise Sciutto, festival board president. “Its charming shops and restaurants are all located just a few blocks from what is historically celebrated as the World’s Safest Beach.”

The Carpinteria event will be followed with another pop-up on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara. After a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival organizers plan to bring back the full festival next year.

The full festival is scheduled for Sept. 9-10, 2023, at the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge.

For more information, go to

santabarbaraseaglass andoceanartsfestival.com.

email: dmason@newspress.com

Carpinteria event will be followed with another pop-up on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara.

perform Dec. 7 at Stearns Wharf. The rock band’s concert, which is part of Santa Barbara pier’s 150th anniversary, will follow the firing of cannons at 4 p.m.

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This work is by Diego Melgoza Oceguera, a UCSB student working on a master’s of fine arts.

COURTESY PHOTO

Sea glass jewelry by Rachel Kenney will be among the offerings at the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival “Holiday PopUp” Saturday.

The Hoodlum Friends at Stearns Wharf

SANTA BARBARA — The Hoodlum Friends will

— Dave Mason

The

SUDOKU

CODEWORD PUZZLE

By Horoscope.com

Aries: Today, Aries, don’t be too surprised if you have difficulty getting into a work frame of mind. It’s likely that you’d rather daydream than be in the real world. You’re susceptible to daydreaming and taking imaginative trips. Consider making a list of everything that you need to do to help you focus.

Taurus: You may find today that people are really attracted to you as a friend. This is because you’re usually a good listener. You’re open to other people’s ideas and thoughts and can care easily. Consider noticing those around you to see if there isn’t someone who could use an ear to listen to a problem.

Gemini: It’s good to dream, especially on days like today, Gemini. Expanding your mind and thinking of possibilities are positive ways to increase your knowledge. Give yourself time to think. Why not lie on your back and watch the clouds or stars? Let yourself dream about things that may not seem practical or possible. Many real things have come out of someone’s dreams.

Cancer: With today’s energy, you might want to let your imagination run free for a while, Cancer. This can add a real boost, as it will connect you with your inner self. Let your imagination be your ticket to your creative and artistic abilities. Problem-solving skills can also be accented or realized when the mind has time to roam.

Leo: Today you may meet a new friend, Leo. People tend to feel comfortable around you even if they’re different than you are. That’s because you usually accept the fact that everyone is different and that’s OK. This is a rare and special quality - not everyone is as open-minded as you!

Virgo: You have an incredible imagination, Virgo. Today is a great day to put it to use. Take time to engage in creative activities and try meditation, story planning, role playing, or visualization. You have a powerful tool to unlock inner fears and inhibitions, increasing your confidence and creativity and solving life’s challenges.

Libra: Chances are good that

you will feel strong and confident today, Libra. It’s a good time to try something you’ve never done before. You might be the right person to get things started, especially if it’s about something you want to see changed. If you’ve never run for office before or taken a leadership role in another area, consider doing this.

Scorpio: The energy of the day should have you feeling pretty good, Scorpio. Your spirits should be high, and laughing may well be a good part of your day. When you laugh, it gets other people going. This is a powerful effect to have. You may find that you can transfer the enthusiasm and good feelings you have to those around you.

Sagittarius: Expect a boost in popularity today, Sagittarius. One way to put this to good use is to bring about change. Perhaps you and your co-workers feel that the workplace needs a new program, such as benefits. You’d be a good one to present this to the decision makers.

Capricorn: Today’s energy may highlight your popularity, Capricorn. The transits boost your enthusiasm and energy for doing things. People will feel drawn to you. You might even find that others look up to you. This kind of popularity can make you feel special and lucky. On the flip side, it can make you think you’re better than you are. Don’t get carried away. Use this influence for good.

Aquarius: Today should present a very positive influence for you, Aquarius. The energy at play will allow for such things as making excellent decisions. Things will go more quickly than usual.

Cooperation from colleagues, physical energy, and a sharp mind will support you. What more could you ask?

Pisces: Be tactful when speaking today, Pisces. With this day’s energy, it’s important that you take the time to think about how your words affect the person you’re talking to. It can be easier than usual to say the wrong thing, especially if you’re in the position of telling someone something you think might not go over too well.

Avoid comments that suggest criticism of the person rather than the deed.

Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday-Saturday and on the crossword solutions page in Sunday’s Life section.

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language.

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

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

Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

When Eddie Kantar died on April 8, the world of bridge lost a beloved personality. Eddie was an extraordinary player and teacher, but best known for countless articles and books, written in an inimitable style.

For years, Eddie contributed play problems to the Daily Bulletins at the ACBL North American Championships. To honor his memory, that practice continued at the Summer NABC, drawing on his unpublished material.

Many of Eddie’s problems challenged declarer to combine chances. Against four spades, West leads a low heart. East plays the queen.

HEART LOSER

Eddie notes that South has a heart loser and maybe a trump and two clubs, but he can pitch his clubs on dummy’s diamonds. He must make sure West can’t get in to lead a club through dummy’s king.

South should duck the first heart (so West can’t win a heart trick), win the heart return, cash the king of spades and let the jack ride. Even if East had the queen, he could only cash the ace of clubs to stop an overtrick.

opens one diamond, you respond one heart and he raises to three hearts. What do you say?

ANSWER: Your hand has become quite powerful. You have extra heart length, a spade control and a source of tricks in clubs. To bid 4NT, Blackwood, would be reasonable.

Partner might hold A 7 3, A J 9 3, A Q 8 6 4, 3. If you prefer to go slower and involve partner in the decision, cue-bid four clubs.

South dealer Both sides vulnerable NORTH A 7 3 9 8 A Q 9 7 6 K 8 5

WEST EAST Q 9 8 4 J 7 3 K Q 6 5 4 2 8 4 2 10 5 J 9 7 3 A Q 10 2

SOUTH K J 10 6 5 2 A 10 K J 3 6 4

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