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Murillo, Gutierrez propose rent cap, registry By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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At left, Andie Bronstad is excited as she hears she’s named Teen Star in 2020. The Santas Barbara singing competition will hold its first competitive show in two years in February at The Granada.At right, fellow contestants hug Sophia Schuster as she learns in 2019 that she’s Teen Star. Ms. Schuster went on to perform as a contestant on “American Idol.”

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Sophia Schuster and Andie Bronstad reacted with excitement in 2019 and 2020 respectively when they stood on the Arlington Theatre stage and heard the news. They were named Teen Star for Santa Barbara County. And that was just the start of fame for Ms. Schuster, who went on to become an “American Idol” contestant. “I think what led me to win Teen Star is just being true to myself,” Ms. Schuster told the

News-Press later, referring to her risky song choice of “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson’s “Piece by Piece.” “American Idol” producers learned about her Teen Star victory, and that started her journey to the TV show. This year’s Teen Star finalists, who were announced Sunday for the first competition since 2020, shouldn’t be too surprised if “American Idol” pays attention again. “They’re watching what we’re Please see TEEN STAR on A3

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The finalists are, from left to right, top to bottom, Audrey Harmand, Bridget DeVine, Grace Hu, Sophie Hernandez, Haley Ellis, Holly Hadsall, Joanne Tudor, Melody Hilario, Rebecca Jamgochian and Shelby Kernisant

Amongst a carousel of aerial vistas of the “American Riviera,” The Santa Barbara Association of Realtors’ homepage issues a warning: “Calling all real estate professionals! Oppose unsustainable rent caps and an expensive rent registry.” The homepage challenges a proposal by Mayor Cathy Murillo and Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Gutierrez to cap annual rent increases to 2% plus the consumer-price index. They also want to create a list of rental units in the city of Santa Barbara — where 60% of residents rent — with a price tag yet to be determined. The Santa Barbara City Council will consider their suggestions near the end of its 2 p.m. meeting today. Organizations representing landlords and tenants have asked members to speak up during public comment. The memorandum Mayor Murillo and Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez submitted to the council’s office Nov. 15 leaves much to the imagination. Perhaps that’s why Realtors and news organizations alike think the proposal limits rent increases to 2% without concern for inflation. Mayor Murillo told the News-Press it was a common misconception. Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy, or CAUSE, advocates for a 2% cap. This way, she said, it’s like a compromise to include the consumer-price index. Lawmakers enacted rent control statewide through

Lawmakers enacted rent control statewide through Assembly Bill 1482, which capped increases at 5% plus the consumer-price index beginning Jan. 1, 2020. It also requires “just cause” during evictions.

Assembly Bill 1482, which capped increases at 5% plus the consumer-price index beginning Jan. 1, 2020. It also requires “just cause” during evictions. SBAOR President Brian Johnson said the number of laws imposed on landlords recently have become “burdensome.” He’s concerned owners with fewer properties may choose to sell their rentals. “I think it’s not only going to affect our landlords but our tenants as well,” he told the News-Press. “I understand that everyone’s concerned about the cost of a home, but putting a draconian rent cap will not decrease the cost of a home.” He points to climbing utility fees and the cost of materials, like lumber. “The concerns that we have is that it is going to shrink a property owner’s reserves and they won’t be able to maintain upkeep,” he said. Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez has heard Mr. Johnson’s arguments that small landlords might sell out in the midst of restrictions. “I personally don’t understand that mindset because real estate in Santa Barbara, as an investment, has held fast through so many recessions,” he told the News-Press. “When the pandemic happened, the price still went up.” According to the city’s 2021 rent survey, the median rent in Santa Barbara is about $2,700. The difference between the proposed ordinance and the state’s rent cap is $81 per month. Mayor Murillo said singlefamily homes, unless owned by a real estate trust or corporation, would be exempt from the rent cap as well as duplexes where the owner lives in a unit. These terms were specified in AB 1482. A rent cap only restricts what a landlord can charge a tenant who is renewing a lease. Santa Barbara does not have vacancy control, a limitation on the amount a landlord can raise the rate between tenants. Mayor Murillo and Mr. Johnson both told the NewsPress they didn’t think evictions would be weaponized as a way to raise rent. Mr. Johnson, though, said some landlords would be holding tenants “to the letter of the lease.” Max Golding, a representative from the Santa Barbara Tenants Union, said he has seen harsh tactics. He is in favor of the proposed rent cap and rental registry, though he said AB 1482 yielded a “mixed bag.” Some landlords attempted to raise rents over the legal limit Please see RENT CAP on A2

Today marks 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Today marks 80 years since the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. As a result of this event, America made the decision to enter World War II. At around 8 a.m. on this date in 1941, the naval base at Pearl Harbor near

Honolulu was devastated by a surprise attack from the Japanese military. Three hundred fifty-three Japanese aircraft struck the base, killing 2,403 Americans and maiming 1,178. These Americans included sailors, soldiers and civilians. Four of eight U.S. Navy battleships were sunk with the other four being damaged, and a total of 188 U.S. aircraft

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on Japan, formally entering World War II. Under the Tripartite Pact with Japan, Germany and Italy responded to this by each declaring war on the United States. Despite this crushing blow, Japan failed to destroy the Pacific fleet, and the American people were overall united in their decision to enter war. Dubbing the attack, “a date which

will live in infamy,” President Franklin Delano Roosevelt addressed Congress with the intent to declare war saying, “No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.” email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

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42 COVID-19 new cases reported By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Santa Barbara County reported 42 new COVID-19 cases Monday. Of those, the highest number, 15, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had two cases. Elsewhere, four cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Five cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. One case was in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and

Guadalupe. Santa Ynez Valley reported three cases. One case was in Goleta. The location of five cases was pending. Thirty-five patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another eight are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 46,192 cases, of which 476 are still infectious. The total number of deaths remains at 550. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 71.4% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. 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 114 new COVID-19 cases. Of those, the highest number, 45, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had 15 cases. Elsewhere, seven cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village.

Nine cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Twelve cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Two cases were in Isla Vista. Three cases were in Goleta. The locations of nine cases were pending.

SATURDAY Santa Barbara County reported 97 new COVID-19 cases. Of those, the highest number, 43, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public

Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had four cases. Elsewhere, 14 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Twelve cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Seven cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Santa Ynez Valley reported one case. Four cases were in Goleta. The locations of five cases were pending. email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

Studies: Trump tax cuts helped State fails to build housing lower income families, Build Back fast enough to meet demand, Better helps wealthier Americans

For example, those who reported income of $500,000 or more in 2017 paid 38.9% of all personal income tax revenues; in 2018, their share of taxes accounted for 41.5%. The Washington, D.C.,-based nonprofit Tax Foundation explains among other things that the TCJA reformed the individual income tax code by lowering tax rates on wages, investment and business income, broadened the tax base, and simplified the tax code. It also significantly lowered the corporate income tax rate to 21% and “moved the United States from a worldwide to a territorial system of taxation.” The financial gains seen by lower-earning Americans resulting from the TCJA could be erased if the Democrats’ BBB Act were passed, several analyses show. The Tax Policy Center found that “taking into account all major tax provisions, roughly 20 percent to 30 percent of middle-income households would pay more in taxes in 2022” as a result of the BBBA tax changes. President Joe Biden pledged during his campaign to not increase taxes on those earning less than $400,000 a year. But the Tax Policy Center notes that this wouldn’t be the case and many households would again pay higher taxes in 2023 than in 2022. Likewise, the BBBA would also “shrink the average 2023 tax cuts for low-income households, raise taxes slightly for moderate-income households, and increase taxes significantly for the highest-income households,” the center notes. The Tax Foundation estimates that the House version of the BBB Act “would reduce longrun economic output by nearly 0.5 percent and eliminate about 125,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the United States. It would also reduce average after-tax incomes for taxpayers across every income quintile over the long run.” Democratic changes to SALT (state and local tax deductions would also “provide little or no benefit for low and middle-income households but [would] generate a substantial tax windfall for those with much higher incomes,” the Tax Policy Center calculates. And the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities argues the Democrats’ SALT deduction changes don’t qualify as “middle-class tax relief.” “There’s no way to justify these tax cuts as ‘middle-class’ tax relief,” it said. “They are particularly egregious given that BBB aims to provide the most help for low- and middle-income households while reducing tax advantages for wealthy households.

Correction A name was misspelled in a caption with today’s Life cover story, which was on a page processed before the rest of the News-Press. The actress standing right of Nichelle Nichols in the main photo is France Nuyen.

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(The Center Square) — California’s housing production has failed to keep up with population growth over the last decade, a new analysis released last week from the Public Policy Institute of California found. After analyzing 2020 Census data, analysts from the PPIC determined that the state added 3.2 times more people than housing units in the last 10 years, meaning there are now 2.93 Californians for each occupied housing unit. “The state’s exorbitant housing costs have long been driven by too many potential buyers chasing after too few houses,” PPIC said in a blog post released Friday. “The typical home value in California is considerably more expensive than in the rest of the country, and while incomes here are also higher, they are not high enough to match.” According to the PPIC’s analysis, several counties in the inland regions and the Bay Area saw significant changes in home value over the past decade. The data shows Stanislaus County led the state with a 122% increase in typical home value between 2010 and 2020, followed by San Joaquin at 115%, Merced at 108% and coastal San Mateo County at 103%. Santa Clara County had a 95% increase over the last decade, San Bernardino and Madera Counties saw a 94% increase, and Alameda, Solano and Sacramento counties had over a 90% change.

The state added 3.2 times more people than housing units in the last 10 years, meaning there are now 2.93 Californians for each occupied housing unit.

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be stored. Mayor Pro Tem Gutierrez said he is waiting for the city attorney’s office’s advice as the council discusses what data the registry would track. But he said it would be beneficial to have a list of all the rental units as they look for affordable-housing solutions. “We can talk about whether or not it can come out of the general fund, but we need to be doing things we’ve never done before to try to find a solution for something we’ve been dealing with for

decades,” he said. Mayor Murillo described the registry simplistically as a listing of address and rental terms. She said the idea has been discussed as the city implements Senate Bill 9, which allows urban lot splits statewide. Properties used as a rental in the past three years are not eligible for a lot split, so councilmembers questioned how staff could track that data. “SB 9 will change the way people can use their properties so it will be important to know if

people have been living in those units,” she said. She said the City Council is far from voting on a rental registry but could vote on the rent cap. Many have criticized the timing of the proposal, arriving just before Mayor Murillo’s departure. Indeed, Mayor Murillo and Mayor Pro Tem Guitierrez filed the memorandum less than two weeks after the mayor’s loss in the city election to Randy Rowse. But Mr. Gutierrez said the rent cap is something both he and Mayor Murillo have wanted to enact for years. “This was something that was brought up to me over three years ago when I was running for office to be elected,” he said. “We’re only two of seven so if the majority of council does not agree, then we did our best to make it happen.” To watch the City Council meeting or view the agenda, go to santabarbaraca.gov/cap. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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— which he argues wasn’t strong enough of a cap. A cap of 5% plus inflation has resulted in 9% hikes this year. “It’s also had them resort to smarmier tactics in many cases,” Mr. Golding told the News-Press. Tenants complained that they had amenities, like parking, taken away or that landlords refused to pay utilities in a renewed, capped contract. “We know that as long as housing is an investment vehicle, they’re going to find their way around it,” he said. He supports a rental registry because he would like the city of Santa Barbara to log rent costs each year. That way, he said, there’s accountability if a landlord seeks an illegal rent hike. But Mr. Johnson has concerns about privacy and cost. He worries about who will maintain the system and if residents’ data will

Mayor Murillo described the registry simplistically as a listing of address and rental terms. She said the idea has been discussed as the city implements Senate Bill 9, which allows urban lot splits statewide.

PPIC noted that part of this increase is caused by residents who have relocated to inland areas east of the Bay Area and Los Angeles, driving up prices in their new neighborhoods. Analysts also said that prices are high because new housing has not been created to meet this demand, and in turn, “discourages people from moving

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(The Center Square) — – Democrats have argued that the tax reforms implemented through the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) only benefited the rich, and that the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) will help middle-and working-class Americans the most. But several nonpartisan groups found that the TCJA reduced the tax burden for the middle- and working-class by up to 87% and, they argue, the $2.4 trillion BBBA – before the U.S. Senate this week – would increase taxes on the middle- and workingclass by up to 40%. A new analysis published by the Heartland Institute found that the TCJA reduced the average effective income tax rates for taxpayers in every income tax bracket – but the lower- and middleclass saw the greatest benefits – with the lowestincome filers receiving the largest tax cuts. The poorest Americans, with adjusted gross income of between $5,000 and $10,000, paid 87.65% less in taxes as a result of the Republican-passed TCJA. Whereas their wealthier counterparts, reporting an adjusted gross income of between $5 million and $10 million, paid 3.5% less in taxes. IRS data also show that middle- and workingclass Americans received tax cuts of between 11% and 88% in 2018, at least double that of wealthier taxpayers, with those making between $500,000 and $1 million receiving single-digit cuts. Filers with an adjusted gross income of between $30,000 and $40,000 paid roughly 18.41% less; those with incomes between $40,000 to $50,000 paid 18.2% less; and those with $50,000 to $75,000 in income paid roughly 17% less, according to 2018 IRS data analyzed. “Based on tax data from 2017 and 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced taxes for the vast majority of filers, led to substantial improvements in upward economic mobility, and disproportionately benefited working- and middleclass households, many of which experienced tax cuts topping 18 percent to 20 percent,” the Heartland Institute reports. Paying less in taxes also improved lower- and middle-income Americans’ standard of living and upward mobility, the institute found, meaning more moved out of poverty, according to IRS data. The number of those in the lowest income bracket with an adjusted gross income of $1,000 to $25,000 decreased by more than 2 million filers in one year. Households that reported incomes greater than $25,000 increased in every single income bracket over the same year. The greatest increase in the number of filers was in the $100,000 to $200,000 income bracket, with more than 1 million additional filers in 2018 than in 2017. While Democrats continue to claim that the TCJA gave tax breaks to the rich, IRS data show that higher-income earners paid more in taxes in 2018 than they did in 2017.

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doing,” Executive Producer Joseph Lambert told the NewsPress on Monday. He added that “American Idol” has reached out to probably five or six of the vocalists who have competed on Teen Star since Mr. Lambert started the show in 2010 to raise money for performing arts programs in local schools and create scholarships. And Mr. Lambert noted that others besides “American Idol,” including many labels and producers, pay attention to Teen Star. This year’s competition will present the 10 finalists singing at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at The Granada in Santa Barbara. It’s the first show with an audience since 2020 and the first competitive Teen Star in two years as well. Last year’s show was a virtual presentation of singers, but an overall winner wasn’t chosen. “This year we are so excited not only to be back on stage, but to be on The Granada stage, where we were several years ago,” Mr. Lambert said. “The kids are excited about being on the prestigious Granada stage.” He talked about why Teen Star, which is open to students in grades 7-12 throughout Santa Barbara County, has become such a major event. “I think it’s a very rare opportunity where kids are able to showcase their talent on such a prestigious stage such as The Granada or The Arlington,” Mr. Lambert said. “For two minutes, 30 seconds, all eyes are on them,” he said, referring to the typical length of a song. “I think it surprises people in the community to see such terrific talent throughout all of Santa Barbara County.” As they prepare for the competition, students get to work with a mentor, and previous ones have included rock stars Kenny Loggins of Montecito and Alan Parsons of Goleta. This year’s mentor is Tariqh Akoni, who’s the music director for singer Josh Groban. The winner will get the experience of being recorded in a studio. The 2020 winner, Miss Bronstad, is currently recording with Mr. Parsons. Mr. Lambert said the 2022 winner will be recorded in a studio by Ben Margulies, who produces Mariah Carey’s albums. Ben Margulies Studios is in Santa Barbara. This year’s judges include Erik Stein, casting director for PCPA, the theater company based at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. Mr. Lambert said the other two judges will be announced in January. He noted that this year’s top 10 finalists are all female. “It’s very unusual that we would not have

This year’s competition will present the 10 finalists singing at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at The Granada in Santa Barbara. It’s the first show with an audience since 2020 and the first competitive Teen Star in two years as well. Last year’s show was a virtual presentation of singers, but an overall winner wasn’t chosen. (at least) one male in the top 10.” Mr. Lambert noted judges are looking for “vocal talent, stage presence and the ability to wow the audience. It’s all about having high quality vocal talent. This show is going to be no different from all the other shows. It’s about the best talent. “And we have a very diverse group with various styles of music,” he said. This year’s finalists in the Santa Barbara singing competition are Audrey Harmand, Bridget DeVine, Grace Hu, Sophie Hernandez, Haley Ellis, Holly Hadsall, Joanne Tudor, Melody Hilario, Rebecca Jamgochian and Shelby Kernisant. Alternates are Allison Ray and Noelle Hadsall, Holly’s younger sister. The finalists and alternates were chosen by a team of three judges who watched videos of contestants, called them back for live auditions and determined the top 10. Mr. Lambert discussed the finalists. He credited Audrey Harmand’s perseverance, enthusiasm and vocal training in getting the spot on Teen Star. She’s a junior at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta. Bridget DeVine, a Santa Barbara High School senior, is a returning finalist who made it to the final round in the 2020 competition. Besides singing well, Bridget has a talent for communicating with the audience, Mr. Lambert said. Grace Hu, a Dos Pueblos sophomore, has “a powerful,

beautiful voice,” Mr. Lambert said. Haley Ellis, a senior at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, is well-trained vocally, he said. Mr. Lambert noted Melody Hillaro, a seventh-grader at Lompoc Valley Middle School, did an outstanding job with two songs that she sang in Spanish during her audition. Holly Hadsall, a San Marcos junior, “has a beautiful welltrained voice,” Mr. Lambert said. “We’ve watched her grow up, as we have many of them. The maturity of her voice and the strength of her voice has really gotten excellent. “The audience is going to be pleasantly surprised, to see how these finalists who have come back after a couple years, have become much stronger,” he said. Joanne Tudor, a Dos Pueblos sophomore, has shown great control over her music and shows emotions in subtle and effective ways, Mr. Lambert said. Rebecca Jamgochian, a junior at Olive Grove Charter School in Santa Barbara, was an alternate several years ago and “has a beautiful, expressive voice,” Mr. Lambert said. Shelby Kernisant, a junior at Cate School in Carpinteria, “was bubbly and had the most fun with her audition,” Mr. Lambert said, adding she showed a “very soulful style.” Sophie Hernandez, a junior at Bishop High School, also impressed the judges with her vocal talent and stage presence. And alternates Noelle Hadsall, a seventh grader at La Colina Junior High School in Santa

Continued from Page A2 first decade of this century down to 71,000 every year since. The lack of housing production is having an outsized impact on middle-income Californians, who are living in precarious housing, housing they cannot afford, or are commuting hours to work because they cannot afford to live in the city or region where they are employed, Matthew Lewis, director of communications for California YIMBY, told The Center Square. “What we’re seeing is that the people moving to California now have higher incomes, and since we’re not adding housing, what that means is somebody had to leave to make room for them,” Mr. Lewis said. “And so we now have, as a matter of de facto policy in

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the state of California, if you’re a middle income worker, you shouldn’t come here. Or if you’re a middle income worker living here, you should leave because we’re not going to build the housing that you need.” Mr. Lewis added that while there is a lot of focus on creating transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness and providing subsidized housing for low-income folks, the “middle income Californians, who are the majority of Californians, have nothing.” In its analysis, PPIC notes that while several recent housing bills aim to make it easier to build in-law units, restrict local governments’ ability to block new housing and ease zoning restrictions for single-family units, “it remains to be seen whether they are enough to boost production to the levels many

consider necessary.” Mr. Lewis, however, said he’s confident that the provisions under Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10 specifically will be “incredibly useful” for building middle-income housing in neighborhoods where it was previously illegal. These bills, which YIMBY supported, are, however, just a starting point, Mr. Lewis said. “[These bills] will help because they will result in more homes being built in our cities where we need them, but we really need much more aggressive action if we’re going to get to the millions of homes that we’re short to accommodate our current population and the population that we’re going to have in 2050,” Mr. Lewis said.

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Blair Smith Lawlor, 83, resident of The Mather in Evanston, Illinois, died peacefully on December 3, 2021, from causes related to Alzheimer’s Disease. Blair is survived by her loving husband, William J. Lawlor, III; KHU ÀYH VRQV -RKQ 0DU\ -DPHV 0LFKDHO 'DYLG 7LQD 3LQNVWRQ DQG 3DXO $XGUD KHU IRXU JUDQGFKLOGUHQ -RKQ and Mary’s sons, Andrew and Peter, and Paul and Audra’s children, Grace and Ben; her two sisters, Gene Smith of Providence, Rhode Island, and Lucy Haynes of London, England; and several nieces and greatnieces and nephews and greatnephews. Blair was raised mostly in St. Louis, Missouri, where she graduated from Mary Institute. Blair graduated from Bradford College in Massachusetts, and worked in St. Louis, before marrying Bill in 1962. Blair was noted for her sense of humor, her ability to make lasting friendships, and for the sparkle in her eye. Blair was a dedicated mother and active volunteer as she made homes for her family over the years, mostly in Short Hills, New Jersey, and Kenilworth, Illinois, and seasonally in Montecito, California. She received an award from the Founders’ Board of the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for 40 years of service to that board. Blair was also on the Woman’s Board of the University of Chicago, the Music Academy of the West in Montecito, California, among others. While living in Short Hills in the V VKH KHDGHG WKH ORFDO RIÀFH RI WKH 5HG &URVV DQG FKDLUHG WKH SROLWLFDO FDPSDLJQV of Maureen Ogden, who ended up running the New Jersey House of Representatives, and, locally, in western Essex County, of Thomas Kean, who was elected Governor of the state twice. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 7, from 4 to 8 pm, at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 8, at 10 am, at Saints Faith, Hope & Charity, /LQGHQ 6W :LQQHWND ,/ ,Q OLHX RI ÁRZHUV WKH IDPLO\ UHTXHVWV WKDW GRQDWLRQV EH made to Catholic Theological Union, 5416 South Cornell Avenue, Chicago IL 60615, or to the Founders’ Board of the Lurie Children’s Hospital, 225 E. Chicago Avenue, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60611. ,QIR GRQQHOODQIXQHUDO FRP RU

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“Every day, Morgan (Bienias) challenges herself to be a better athlete and in turn, she motivates her teammates to do the same,” Westmont head coach Jill Jones Lin said.

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Westmont’s Bienias honored at PCSC Athlete of the Week By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

After a stellar performance at the La Verne Winter Invite before Thanksgiving, NAIA All-American Morgan Bienias was named Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference Athlete of the Week. Bienias, whose recognition was announced Friday, is the third Westmont Warrior to receive the honor this season, after Olivia Garrison and Ella Chaisson received the nod on Nov. 2 and Oct. 12 respectively. “I am very proud of Morgan’s accomplishments this season so far,” said Westmont head coach Jill Jones Lin, “and this acknowledgement by the PCSC is well earned. Morgan has continually improved over the course of the last two and a half seasons, and that is 100% attributed to her work ethic. “Every day, Morgan challenges herself to be a better athlete

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and in turn, she motivates her teammates to do the same. On our team we talk about being gritty, and Morgan is the perfect example of what it means to have grit. I’m really looking forward to seeing what else she has up her sleeve.” During the invitational, Bienias set new Westmont records in the 200 yard backstroke (2:09.16) and 1650 yard freestyle (17:37.77). On top of that, Bienias was part of the 800-yard freestyle relay team that achieved the automatic qualifying standard for NAIA Nationals. This is the fourth time in Bienias’ collegiate career that she has received the weekly honor. Currently the junior ranks in the NAIA’s top-10 in five events.

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(The Center Square) — A survey released Monday found that business experts expect prices and inflation to rise at elevated levels for years to come. The National Association for Business Economics released the results of a survey of 48 economic experts who downgraded their growth predictions and projected elevated inflation through the second half of 2023, if not later. “NABE Outlook survey panelists have ramped up

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UCSB shot 55.9% from the field and was particularly efficient in the second half going 22-for-34 for a 64.7% mark. Cole Anderson notched a career-high 14 points and Josh Pierre-Louis scored 10. The Kingsmen hung around in the first period by forcing eight Gaucho turnovers in a half that saw six lead changes and four ties. UCSB pounded the ball inside, finding 26 of its 37 points in the paint. Sow ended the half with five points and five rebounds and Robinson Idehen picked up six boards, four of which were offensive. By the end of the half, UCSB was ahead 3734. The Gauchos came out of the locker room for the second half and quickly grew the lead to double-digits in the first five minutes.

their expectations for inflation significantly since September,” said NABE Vice President Julia Coronado, founder and president, MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC. “The core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy costs, is now expected to rise 6.0% from the fourth quarter of 2020 to the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to the September forecast of a 5.1% increase over the same period.” Recent Department of Labor inflation data show the fastest rise in decades. “Nearly three-fourths of respondents – 71% – anticipate

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Out-shooting the Kingsmen 64.7% to 34.3%, the Gauchos grew their lead to as much as 24 points and posted a 9-0 run along the way. Sow went a perfect 6-for-6 in just over nine minutes in the half to grab 12 points and Anderson scored nine of his 14 points. The Gauchos will hit the road for their next two games to take on a pair of WCC opponents. UCSB will face Saint Mary’s Saturday afternoon before seeing Pacific on Dec. 14. Daniel Moebus-Bowles works in communications/media relations at UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

Experts predict less economic growth, elevated inflation for years to come By CASEY HARPER

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UCSB men’s basketball takes down Cal Lutheran

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The UCSB men’s basketball team (52) earned its second straight win Sunday afternoon, defeating Cal Lutheran (7-1) 87-66 before a home crowd. UCSB shot 55.9% from the field and was particularly efficient in the second half going 22-for-34 for a 64.7% mark. The Gauchos doubled the Kingsmen rebound total 50-24 while outscoring them 6426 in the paint and collecting 23 second chance points off their 17 offensive rebounds. For the fourth time this year UCSB notched 20+ assists with 23. Cal Lutheran kept the game close in the first half trailing by just three, but UCSB managed to outscore the visitor 50-32 in the second period to run away with the win. Amadou Sow led all players with 17 points and eight boards.

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that the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of inflation, the change in the core PCE price index, will not cool down to or below the Fed’s target of 2% yearover-year until the second half of 2023 or later,” Ms. Coronado added. Experts do expect wages to rise as well and predict the U.S. will reach full employment likely in 2022 or 2023. The Federal Reserve has signaled it is considering interest rate changes to address inflation but has taken no dramatic steps so far. In May, the surveyed NABE experts projected 6.7% economic

growth for 2021. They have since downgraded their prediction to 4.9%. Republicans have laid the blame for inflation at the feet of President Joe Biden for increased federal spending. However, he has argued his Build Back Better spending plan would address the problem, a claim critics dispute. “Inflation has gone up every month of Joe Biden’s presidency,” said Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. “This is a tax on every American.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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Boldly going where no one went before ‘Star Trek’ icon Nichelle Nichols makes her final convention appearance

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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Nichelle Nichols receives the NASA Exceptional Public Achievement Medal Sunday in Los Angeles. At her left is her son, Kyle Johnson. At her right is Frances Nyugen, who guest-starred in the “Star Trek” episode “Elaan of Troyius.” Other guest stars from the original series stand behind them.

OS ANGELES — Nichelle Nichols, who inspired future astronauts and countless others, almost left “Star Trek” to return to Broadway. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. talked her out of it. The civil rights leader told her that viewers needed to see black people in positions such as the communications officer on the USS Enterprise. He told her that the actress was making a difference by being on “Star Trek.” “When Dr. King highlighted the impact of her being there, of her being seen, she decided to stay,” said Sonequa Martin-Green, a black actress who stars today as Capt. Michael Burnham in “Star Trek: Discovery.” “Ultimately she devoted her entire life to the progress of black people, people of color and women. She gave everything — her time, her energy, her intelligence, her wisdom, her leadership, her heart for the betterment of the world. “I am only here because of her,” Ms. Martin-Green said in a video message as Ms. Nichols and her family and a large ballroom of fans watched late Sunday afternoon at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was billed as her final appearance at a sci-fi convention, and as Ms. Nichols, 89, came forward in her wheelchair down an aisle, she blew kisses enthusiastically. The special moment was part of a miniature convention within a convention on a special floor devoted to “Star Trek” during the Los Angeles Comic-Con. Originally plans were for a larger 2020 Burbank convention devoted entirely to Ms. Nichols, but those efforts were interrupted by COVID-19. Ultimately, Sky Conway, who has lived and worked in the Santa Barbara area, and his team decided against any further delays and led a celebration of Ms. Nichols’ life within Los Angeles Comic-Con. The event featured panels about her, and several female fans dressed as Uhura from the original “Star Trek” series. Sunday’s closing tribute, which featured a video montage of Ms. Nichols’ scenes from the original “Star Trek” series and the movies that followed it, was delayed an hour. Ms. Nichols wanted to first finish signing autographs for a large crowd of fans. On Sunday, her fans clearly included NASA. A representative, Denise Young, presented Ms. Nichols with a public achievement medal, for her success in recruiting minorities and women for the astronaut corps. In fact, the tribute host was an astronaut: Dr. Mae Jemison, the first black woman in the astronaut corps and the first woman of color to go into space. She was on the space shuttle Endeavor in 1992. As Dr. Jemison discussed “my claim to fame,” fans applauded her. “But do you know what I get the most applause for?” Dr. Jemison said. She smiled. “In 1993, I became the first real astronaut to appear on ‘Star Trek.’” Fans laughed, then applauded loudly. Please see NICHOLS on B2

At left, a work of art shows Nichelle Nichols as Uhura, the communications officer on the USS Enterprise. Center, former astronaut Mae Jemison, who hosted the tribute, said she showed up unannounced in the 1990s at a “Star Trek” convention to meet Ms. Nichols. They’ve been friends since. Dr. Jemison hosted Sunday’s tribute. At right, a fan dresses as Uhura to honor Ms. Nichols during her final convention appearance.

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Grace Fisher and her story has inspired The Grace Fisher Foundation, which is presenting a concert Dec. 12. More about Ms. Fisher and the concert will appear later in the News-Press.

SANTA BARBARA — The fourth annual Winter Music Showcase is being presented by The Grace Fisher Foundation at 5 p.m. Sunday at The Granada, 1214 State St. The Santa Barbara showcase features musical compositions and animations by Grace Fisher and her special guests, who include: “Voice” semi-finalist Will Breman, “American Idol” contestant Jackson Gillies, Three For Joy string trio, Madrigals Choir, the Bar-back Boys and others. This event is a fundraiser for the Grace Fisher Foundation, which strives to bring the arts to children with disabilities. Since 2016 the Grace Fisher Foundation has offered art workshops, dance class, rhythm circle and peer group socialization for kids with disabilities at no charge to the participants. Tickets cost $20 to $59. To purchase, go to gracefisherfoundation.org or granadasb.org or call The Granada box office at 805-8992222. — Katherine Zehnder

Santa Maria museum offers science camps SANTA MARIA — Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum will offer robotics and space camps for children during December. The space camp will run 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 20-23 for children ages 6-10 and will include activities such as launching a rocket and learning about constellations. The robotics camp will run 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 27-30 from 1-4 p.m.. for children ages 8-14. Kids will build First LEGO league robots and face a challenge to their problem-solving skills. The cost for each camp is $125 for museum members and

$150 for nonmembers. The museum currently serves more than 34,000 children and their families and continues to grow in demand, according to a news release. The museum is known for its exhibit and interactive, “please touch” atmosphere, which engenders the best in selfdiscovery for children and their families. The museum is at 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. For more information, go to smvdiscoverymuseum.org — Katherine Zehnder

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Disney’s “Encanto” remained at the top of the box office last weekend with a $12.7 million gross.

‘Encanto’ remains No. 1 at box office

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Santa Maria Valley Museum is offering science camps this month.

“Encanto” continues its box office magic. Disney’s animated film about a Colombian family again was No. 1 during its second weekend with a $12.7 million gross at theaters in North America. Placing second was “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” with $10.4 million. “House of Gucci,” starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Salma Hayek and Jeremy Irons about the troubled family behind a fashion empire, remained in third place with $6.8 million. “Christmas with the Chosen: The Messengers” opened last week in fourth place with $4.1 million. Marvel Studio’s “Eternals”

placed fifth with $3.9 million. “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” came in sixth with $2.7 million. In seventh place was “Dune” at $1.8 million. During the previous weekend, the movie adaptation of the Frank Herbert classic was in eighth place. “Clifford the Big Red Dog” placed eighth with $1.8 million. “King Richard,” starring Will Smith as the father of tennis pros Serena and Venus Williams, was ninth place with $1.2 million. And “Sword Art Online: Progressive — Aria of a Starless Night” opened in 10th place at just over $1 million. All figures are from boxofficemojo.com. email: dmason@newspress.com

The engineer, physician and former astronaut, who grew up in Chicago like Ms. Nichols, played an officer in an episode of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Dr. Jemison said she was a fan of not only Uhura but the actress who played her since she was a child. She said she wasn’t among those recruited by Ms. Nichols in the 1970s and ’80s for NASA, but found out about a “Star Trek” convention in the 1990s in Orlando, which wasn’t too far from her work at Cape Canaveral. She showed up unannounced at the convention, and when Ms. Nichols heard the astronaut wanted to meet her, she said, “You have Mae Jemison outside? Bring her in!” “We’ve been buddies ever since,” Dr. Jemison said. “And I’ve started every work session with the words ‘Hailing frequencies open.’” In addition to Dr. Jemison’s tribute, NASA administrators recorded video tributes for Ms. Nichols, and there was a video montage of various women at NASA who praised her for inspiring them. When Ms. Young of NASA read a speech honoring Ms. Nichols during the medal presentation, fans in the audience teared up.

“Ms. Nichols, NASA honors you for truly and boldly going where none other have gone before, for your influence in making NASA a more diverse and inclusive agency for people of all backgrounds, for your unforgettable influence and your legacy,” Ms. Young said. “Therefore, on behalf of the NASA leadership, its workforce and myself, I am so honored to stow upon you the NASA Exceptional Public Achievement Medal.” At that point, fans were allowed to come up and take photos of Ms. Nichols, and her son, Kyle Johnson, held a microphone and thanked NASA. “Of course, I’m very proud of all she has done and the meaning of her work, not just as an actress but the very real and important work she inspires and enables others to undertake,” Mr. Johnson said. “We see and feel and experience the effects of that work so often and so profoundly that we actually forget how important it is and what a miracle it is and how it benefits all of us deeply.” After that, groups of fans took turns taking photos of Ms. Nichols with various guest stars who worked with her in episodes of the original “Star Trek” series. Hailing frequencies open. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Cirroc Lofton, who played Jake Sisko on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” was among the actors selling autographs on the “Star Trek” floor at Los Angeles Comic-Con.

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OJAI — Poppies Arts and Gifts will host its monthly Second Sunday Art Market from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Poppies Art and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St. This month’s art market will feature artists Diane Paige and

Holly Woolson. Ms. Paige will present her jewelry and felted items. Ms. Woolson will present new items, and her book will be available. Other artists at the market will include Lee Ortega, Carol

Roullard, Crystal Davis, Bridget McKenna and more. Poppies carries locally made jewelry, pottery, photography of Ojai and other places, paintings, prints, ceramics, seasonal items, home décor and more. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5:45

p.m. daily. Poppies will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. For more information, visit poppiesartandgifts.indiemade. com. — Katherine Zehnder

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003214. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LITTLE CORNER STORE, 701 BATH ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: DIPMALA RAJUL PRAJAPATI, 701 BATH ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/22/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2020. 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) DEC 7, 14, 21, 28 / 2021--57790 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003175. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SWEETIES, 201 SANTA CRUZ BLVD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MESA ICE CREAM, LLC, 201 SANTA CRUZ BLVD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/16/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 04, 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 23, 30; DEC 7, 14 / 2021--57766

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANACAPA DIVISION In re the Matter of the: CLYDE N. SCOTT 2006 DECLARATION OF TRUST dated February 10, 2006 Clyde N. Scott, Deceased ___________________ Case No. 21PR00523 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF CLYDE N. SCOTT, also known as CLYDE NIXON SCOTT, and as CLYDE SCOTT, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Probate Code § 19040) Notice is hereby given under California Probate Code sections 19000 et seq. to the creditors and contingent creditors of the abovenamed decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 1100 Anacapa Street, Post Office Box 21107, Santa Barbara, California 931211107 and mail or deliver a copy to CAROLYN KEELER, trustee of the CLYDE N. SCOTT 2006 DECLARATION OF TRUST dated February 10, 2006, of which the Decedent was the Trustor, at 2051 Cliff Drive, Unit 4, Santa Barbara, California 93109, within the later of four (4) months after the date of the first publication of notice to creditors or if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Dated: November 5, 2021 /s/___________________ JOHN GHERINI Attorney for Carolyn Keeler, Trustee 1114 State Street, Suite 230 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Telephone: (805) 966-4155 NOV 25; DEC 1, 7 / 2021 -- 57723

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003191. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: KNOTTY BEHAVIOR, 610 SAN MARINO DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: LAURA C HILL, 610 SAN MARINO DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. 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 11/17/2021 by: E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 16, 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 23, 30; DEC 7, 14 / 2021--57767 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003258. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: GOODLAND BBQ, 5725 HOLLISTER AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: GOODLAND BBQ LLC, 205 SAN NAPOLI DR, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/30/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 27, 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) DEC 7, 14, 21, 28 / 2021--57797

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003248. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: TURKIA TOURS, 4870 CALLE REAL #322, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MARIA CARIDAD YEPEZ, 4870 CALLE REAL #322, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, FRANCISCO JAVIER GALINDO, 4870 CALLE REAL #322, 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 11/30/2021 by: E20, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 1, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002991. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: PETES MOVING, 17 BROADMOOR PLAZA #2, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: PETES MOVING LLC, 17 BROADMOOR PLAZA #2, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/25/2021 by: E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 04, 2020. 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: 20210003058. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: KB PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 50 SUNSHINE LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: TREVOR J KNUDSEN, 50 SUNSHINE LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, BETH E BADRAK, 50 SUNSHINE LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. STATE OF INC.: CA. 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 11/02/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 28, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

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(The Center Square) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was named “Best Governor in America” by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a nonprofit conservative organization. ALEC made its announcement at their States and Nation Policy Summit 2021 where Gov. Noem was a guest speaker. The governor thanked the organization but said the award really goes “to the people of South Dakota.” “I trusted them to exercise their freedom and personal responsibility, and they’ve lived up to that trust,” Gov. Noem said in a Twitter post. Gov. Noem has not implemented strict lockdown restrictions during the COVID19 pandemic as other states have. She said in a September 2021 statement that her open policies led the state’s economy to rebound quicker than other states. As other states did, South Dakota received “historic revenues” and an influx of money from the American Rescue Plan Act and other federal COVID-19 stimulus

spending. The governor will make recommendations on how to manage the funds when she gives her budget address to state lawmakers Tuesday, according to a news release. “South Dakota has the strongest economy in America right now, but that success does not stem from government,” Gov. Noem said in the release. “It stems from our people and from the freedom that they enjoy. This year, as with years past, we will continue to focus on our people and their future.” Gov. Noem cited a recent report from the CATO Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based libertarian think tank, that ranked South Dakota as the fifth freest state in the U.S. “South Dakota’s fiscal policy is excellent,” CATO said in its report. “The state has one of the lowest tax burdens in the country, although it has risen slightly at both state and local levels since a decade ago. State taxation is extremely low at 3.6 percent, with local taxation at 4.2 percent.” The governor is delivering her address from the House of Representatives at 1 p.m. Central Time today.

Poll: Americans favor capitalism, free market over socialism, federal government By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — – Gallup released new polling numbers Monday that gauge Americans’ sentiment toward frequently used political terms such as “capitalism,” “socialism,” and more. Notably, two terms tied for the bottom of the list. “Socialism ties with ‘the federal government’ as the lowest rated of the six terms included in the 2021 survey,” Gallup said. “In contrast, Americans are most positive toward small business and free enterprise, while they are slightly more negative than positive toward big business.” “Small business” has a 97% favorability rating, and “free enterprise” is positively viewed by 84% of Americans. “Socialism” and “the federal government” come in at only 38%. “Capitalism” has 60% favorability while “big business” has 46%. “Since 2010, Gallup has measured Americans’ basic opinions of several economic or governmental terms, including capitalism and socialism,” Gallup said. “Their views of socialism have held steady, even as Sen. Bernie Sanders and progressive Democratic politicians have pursued an expanded government role in addressing healthcare, poverty and early childhood education – policies their critics describe as moving the U.S. toward

“Socialism ties with ‘the federal government’ as the lowest rated of the six terms included in the 2021 survey.” Gallup socialism. Likewise, Americans’ opinions of capitalism have not varied, even with greater discussion of income inequality in the U.S. and the concentration of U.S. wealth in a small percentage of people.” While some sentiments have remained steady, the favorability of big business has fallen from 52% to 46% this year. “Just as Republicans are responsible for the overall decreases in public confidence in big business and satisfaction with corporate influence, shifting Republican views account for the less-positive perceptions of big business,” Gallup said. “Currently, 56% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, down from 72% in 2019, have a positive opinion of big business. Democrats’ and Democratic leaners’ views are stable, at 36%.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION will hold a virtual public hearing starting at 9:00 am, Friday, December 17, 2021 As a result of the COVID-19 emergency and the Governor’s Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-33-20, this Coastal Commission meeting will occur virtually through video and teleconference. Please see the Coastal Commission’s Virtual Hearing Procedures posted on the Coastal Commission’s webpage at www.coastal.ca.gov/mtgcurr.html for details on the procedures of this hearing. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Coastal Commission’s Virtual Hearing Procedures, please call 415-9045202. The public hearing will act on the following item of local interest: Item F14b: City of Santa Barbara Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LCP-4-SBC-21-0052-1 (Accessory Dwelling Units). Public hearing and action on City of Santa Barbara’s request to amend the Implementation Plan/Coastal Zoning Ordinance portion of the certiﬁed LCP to add provisions relating to Accessory Dwelling Units. Check the Coastal Commission’s website for the staff report and more meeting information at www.coastal.ca.gov/mtgcurr.html

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CATO names Florida second most free state in the U.S. By COLE LAUTERBACH THE CENTER SQUARE REGIONAL EDITOR

(The Center Square) — Only a state with the motto “Live Free or Die” is freer than the Sunshine State. That’s according to the nonprofit CATO Institute’s annual Freedom in the 50 States report, which compares states based on different aspects of autonomy and choice in key policy areas. The report uses hundreds of variables to gauge states on fiscal, regulatory and personal terms. Overall, Florida came in second to New Hampshire in the 2021 ranking that used 2019 data to compare states. The CATO Institute bills itself as a libertarian public policy think tank that promotes limited government, free markets and peace. It highlighted the state’s lack of a personal income tax and warm weather as the pied-pipers of not just well-heeled retirees but also business professionals looking to

make the most of their labor. “Florida does especially well on economic freedom, and even more so on fiscal policy. Indeed, it is our top state on both,” the report said. “Regulatory policy is improved but mediocre compared with the fiscal side.” Florida’s freedom metrics lagged due to heavy incarceration rates, onerous occupational licensing requirements, statelevel health insurance mandates, and the cost of gun control laws on owners and dealers. To make the state freer, CATO suggests Florida decentralize taxing and spending powers from counties to municipalities, reform its occupational licensing system to remove barriers of entry into careers, and enact criminal justice reforms. While New Hampshire was this year’s freest state, nearby New York came in last. Cole Laterbach is a regional editor for The Center Square, covering California, Arizona and Nevada.