Santa Barbara News-Press: December 29, 2020

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Rainfall brings some flooding Public agencies issue advice amid winter season

Insurance options bleak in debris flow, fire areas

By GERRY FALL NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Grace Neumann wishes the insurance news was better for those in debris flow and fire prone areas of Montecito, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria, but it is not.

And the long-range forecast isn’t going to bring smiles to too many faces.

Ms. Neumann is a vice president for Chivaroli Premier Insurance Services, a Westlake-based insurance company for high-networth individuals. Following the Thomas Fire and debris flow three years ago that ravaged large sections of Montecito and neighboring areas while claiming more than 20 lives, insurance carriers have been running for the hills ever since.

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The mountains above Santa Barbara experienced snowfall and icy conditions Monday, prompting the closures of two roads.

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Rainfall Monday marked the beginning of wetter months ahead after a dry fall.

Santa Barbara County is in a moderate drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, indicating the land could benefit by regular rain.

The Santa Barbara Airport experienced 1.9 inches of rain (as of 5:30 Monday), and San Marcos Pass above Santa Barbara tracked 3.52 inches, according to the National Weather Service in Oxnard.

Flooding caused the northbound lane of Highway 101 to close near Sheffield Drive in Montecito.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the Santa Barbara County mountains that ended Monday evening. The mountains received snow and small hail Monday.

East Camino Cielo closed at Painted Cave Road because of the snow and ice. Gibraltar Road closed at Santa Barbara city limits also because of the icy Please see weather on A6

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Grace Neumann is a vice president for Chivaroli Premier Insurance Services.

Cars drive through large puddles as areas in Santa Barbara receive around two inches of rain Sunday night and Monday.

House votes to increase stimulus checks to $2,000

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Monday, the House of Representatives passed a bill to increase the stimulus checks to $2,000 — the amount President Donald Trump recommended in a video posted on Twitter last Tuesday.

Currently, citizens are expected to receive $600 checks.

President Trump signed the $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief bill Sunday night after having criticized the bill last Tuesday, citing large expenditures to foreign governments and special projects.

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Above, water from Sunday night and Monday’s rain floods areas of roads around Santa Barbara. At right, stormwater runs into the ocean, which can cause swimmers to get sick up to three days after rainfall.

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ICU availability down to 6.7% in SB County

Stay-at-home extends orders unlikely to end soonChuck’s Waterfront Grill Forest Service state-wide campsite and Endless Summer Bar and picnic area closures Cafe close permanently

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

both reported 14 cases. Goleta has had a Officer Order No. 2020-12.17, established Dec. 23, limits capacity allowances, requires total of 691 cases, of which 83 are active. modifications and issues closures for some Lompoc has a total of 1,735 cases and 85 still businesses. It extends until 11:59 p.m. Jan. 21. infectious.

The Public Health Department reported The following areas also reported COVID-19 an additional 214 COVID-19 cases Monday, cases: Orcutt, 13 cases (822 total, 70 active); the increasing the county’s casecount to 16476 of unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and which 1104 are still infectious.

Gaviota, 12 cases (498 total, 56 active); Santa No new deaths were recorded, though one Ynez Valley, seven cases (404 total, 44 active); had been previously as anroads.

Isla the South County area including Montecito,

By JOSH GREGA Brekkies by Chomp, and Mortensen’s Danish Bakery. bara Front Countrymisidentified trails and access Vista resident.

It has now moved to Santa Summerland and Carpinteria, four cases NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER The initial lease for the Chuck’s and Endless Sum“What we’re seeing a lot of folks are doing is Barbara’s total deceased.

(458 total, 32 active); Isla Vista, two cases (651 they’re driving up alongside of the road and just gomer property is 10 years with four, five-year options to Š 2020 Ashleigh Brilliant, 117 W. Valerio Santa Barbara CA 93101 (catalog $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com The City of Santa Maria had the most new total, 22 active); andthan the unincorporated areas More 20 years after they first opened, Chuck’s extend the term of the lease. ing for hikes up there.

That’s ok.

There’s not an order cases: 66. Its new total is 6,199 cases and 366 of Sisquoc,Waterfront Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Summer Bar CafÊ are Grill and The Endless against hiking trails,� said Andew Madsen, U.S.Cuyama, ForMr. Petersen is inheriting the existing lease with active cases. and the City of Guadalupe, two cases permanently closed. On the morning of April 30 the wa- only the four, five-year options remaining, with an est Service spokesman.

Close behind, the City of Santa Barbara (664 total, 21 active). terfront restaurant “We just tobringing make sure people go out they’re confirmed 62want cases, itsiftotal to 2,561 The locations of 18 cases areannounced pending. its closure with a fare- average seasonally adjusted base rent of $23,585 per well post on its Instagram account. and 230 active. safely spaced between one another. If you get to a month.

The post read, “It is with heavy hearts that we anThe City of Goleta and the City of Lompoc email: ahanshaw@newspress.com trailhead and there’s just too many cars there, you Though Mr. Petersen plans to continue running nounce we have closed our doors for good. Thank you Chuck’s and Endless Summer in line with its current should find a different area to go to as opposed to tryfor your constant support. The memories will never be operation for a time, the restaurant has upgrades ing to get in.� forgotten.�

As state and local responses to the coronavirus planned for around the fall. According to the agenda, Despite the current economic chaos due to the COV- under Mr. Petersen’s business plan the second floor of pandemic continue to evolve, the Forest Service felt ID-19 pandemic, the prospect of Chuck’s and Endless the establishment will be converted into a traditional that the situation warranted a two week extension of Summer ceasing operation dates back to before the out- deli cafĂŠ focused on sandwiches, soups, and salads, the closures, said Mr. Madsen. break. According to the agenda of a March 24 Santa Bar- with a gourmet grocery area selling wine, beer, and “At the end of that they’ll evaluate and see where bara City Council meeting in which assignment of the prepackaged foods. For evenings, the second floor will we’re at and whether or not we’re going to continue restaurant’s lease to a new operator was the first item, have a full bar and a dinner menu focusing on “adult as we need it,â€? said Mr. Madsen.

Chuck’s and Endless Summer co-owner Steve Hyslop food and beverages.� “This order can be rescinded at any time. If local informed the Waterfront Department of his desire to health officials say it looks like the sky has cleared up The restaurant’s ground floor is proposed to be simsell the establishment in August 2019. we can rescind the order tomorrow. For right now, we ilar to Mr. Petersen’s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of After receiving the department’s lease assignment burgers, fries, and shakes will cater to families, young don’t want to extend it out too far. requirements, Mr. Hyslop began searching for a new adults, and retirees, and for evenings will be converted “We just want to make sure in the next couple of buyer and ultimately found it in businessman Aaron to a “dinner type atmosphere.� weeks as we monitor what’s going on that we are takPetersen, who operates a number of restaurants in Soling the appropriate steps along with our state and vang including Chomp, The Coffee House by Chomp, email: jgrega@newspress.com local partners.�

Intensive care units have dipped to 6.7% availability, according to Monday’s status update by the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital reports an adult critical care available capacity of 26.7%.

GovernorWHITTLE Gavin Newsom updated the public CHRISTIAN Monday on the status of his regional stay-atWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER home order, hospital capacity and vaccine distribution.

Developed recreation sites in California will reHis order, whichMay was set expire, been in closed through 15 to after the has USDA Forextended. He did not give an estimate of when Service issued an order extending the closures the Southern California region could reopen. ursday.

Officials will give an update today after The order was for the Pacific Southreviewing theissued four-week ICUentire predictions. st Region and its 18 National Forests, The County of Santa Barbara Health which indes the Los Padres National Forest.

The initial closure order went into effect March 26 d was set to expire April 30. t applied to recreational use areas such as campunds, day use sites and picnic areas.

The order was issued to discourage large gathers of people and promote safe social distancing of ying more than six feet apart.

SANTA — Despite n the SantaBARBARA Barbara Ranger District, 12 campgrowing strain locally and unds and financial picnic areas will remain closed, includglobally, the Housing Authority of the Rock and the Fremont campground and White City of Santa Barbara has managed dto Rock areas. more affordable takepicnic steps toward The order Thursday does not add to the closures housing. eady in Fredericks, place for Santa Barbara.

While other arRob HACSB Executive like the Monterey Ranger Director/CEO, said in a pressDistrict have closed release: “Asforest we getroads, to thelocals other side ilheads and will still have acwe areYnez experiencing sof tochallenges, the many Santa Valley and Santa Barbecause of COVID-19, we can recognize some positive aspects. “The destructive impact of income inequality and disparities in health care and housing are now plainly visible. We have an opportunity to focus on the common good and build a more humane society. “We’ve learned to do with less, communicate in new and more efficient ways, become nimbler and more flexible in business and daily life. It has offered us a new perspectiveCASES and sense of gratitude COUNTY CITIES COUNTY AGES COUNTY CA. on things we may have taken for 0-17 21 AT A SOUTH UNINCORP. 22 granted – our family, friends, home, GLANCE 18-29 84 SANTA BARBARA 57 community,OVERALL work, leisure, health, and CONFIRMED 30-49 183 7 even how we live. The post-COVID GOLETA 50-69 167 1 world offers many possibilities, and ISLA VISTA 70-PLUS 41 CASES OVERALL / THURS. the Housing Authority will continue GOLETA VLY/GAVIOTA 13 ANNOUNCED THURSDAY to advocate for affordable housing, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 5 which is a basic human need.�

LOMPOC 84 COUNTY STATUS DEATHS OVERALL / THURS. HACSB’s Housing Choice Voucher LOMPOC FED. PRISON 106 AT HOME 75 Program was adapted at the onset of TESTS TO DATE 135 RECOVERED 376 the COVID-19 pandemic to support SANTA MARIA TOP 3 IN COUNTIES ORCUTT 36 residents. Not one of its program HOSPITALIZED 33 LOS ANGELES 23,233 NORTH UNINCORP. 25 participants lost housing during INTENSIVE CARE UNIT 12 RIVERSIDE 4,031 RATE PER 100,000 the pandemic’s hardships, and it PENDING 5 HEALTHCARE WORKERS 66 SAN DIEGO 3,564 COURTESY PHOTO protected landlords’ anticipated rent.

Santa Barbara Police Capt.

Alex Altavilla retired last week after 36 years of service.

HACSB currently represents 2,784 NICK MASUDA / NEWS-PRESS GRAPHIC households on the Section 8 Housing training officer, detective, narcotics detective, Choice Voucher Program and 1,370 patrol operations sergeant, patrol operations households in their own properties. lieutenant, patrol operations captain and his most HACSB dedicated two new housing recent position as investigative division captain. developments during the first quarter SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Police Mr. Wagner wrote, “Please help us honor and of 2020. The Gardens in Hope and Capt. Alex Altavilla retired last week after 36 thank Captain Altavilla for his countless years Johnson Court. Combined, they add years of service to the city. of service and dedication to the profession, the 106 housing units to the community.

Department spokesman Anthony Wagner men and women of the Santa Barbara Police The units are subsidized with posted about Capt. Altavilla’s retirement to Department, and to the citizens of this great City.

Project Based Housing Choice NextDoor last week, sharing that he started his Vouchers and are intended for seniors Captain Altavilla — we salute you!� career in 1983 and had several assignments over and veterans. the years. These included police officer, field — Mitchell White In August, the Housing Authority purchased land at 116 E Cota St. to be the future site of 28 studio units for those coming out of homelessness.

WS-PRESS STAFF REPORT It hopes to have all discretionary approvals in time to apply for lownincome a dramatic after housingchange tax credits in a 2021. dnesday night memo from thefor Union Bank donated enough ifornia Police Chiefs gift Associathe HACSB to provide bags to 450 children. bags had n low-income indicated that Gov. The Newsom a $50 card,all school supplies uld be gift closing beaches andand community agencies. tedonations parks, thefrom governor indicated HACSB’s affiliate nonprofit 2nd Ms. Neumann went on to say that if property t only beaches in Orange County Story Associates was awarded a owners choose to avoid the California Fair Plan, uld be suffering that fate.

Continued from Page A1 $10,000 grant from United Way. It which is a very limited option and should always Bottom thatutilities was their providedline, rent and to families be used as a last resort, in most cases, their only mo. memo never got towho withThat undocumented members net-worth markets — are no longer writing in other option isXFFL PS FWFO UXP XFFL MPOH DPVOU a non-admitted carrier, like Lloyd’s ,�normally Gov. Newsom said at his daily don’t receive assistance.

Montecito and the surrounding area, and in fact of London, Scottsdale and Great Lakes, to name The Women’s Fund of Santa ess conference. are non-renewing some clients,� Ms. Neumann a few.

Barbara 2nd Story That allowsawarded Santa Barbara Counsaid. “We’ve already been through rounds of non“While we’re lucky to have an option like a Associates with a $100,000 grant and the city of Santa Barbara to renewals and are going through another round in non-admitted carrier, they come at a potentially to administer a senior NBJM JO CBMMPUT XJMM CF ESPQQFE PGG 2021.� very high premium,�

Ms. Neumann said. “The ntinue to govern the supportive beaches services program partnered with Ms. Neumann, who is a Santa Barbaranon-admitted carriers are not governed by the ng the Barbara South Coast, which will Santa Neighborhood ‰" MBSHF OVNCFS PG CBMMPUT XJMM based agent for the company, said it’s only going California Department of Insurance. main open, as long as physical Clinics. to get worse for people trying to renew and get “So basically they can look at a property tancing is followed.

The Housing Authority also served new insurance in the fire and debris flow and charge what they feel is an appropriate Those that are doing good work, food to over 1,500 families through areas. premium.� its partnership withwork,� the Foodbank of want to reward that Gov. People who are buying new homes in the Ms. Neumann also maintains that it is Santasaid.

Barbara County. wsom affected areas are finding out very quickly that important to look at a non-admitted carrier that It provided scholarships to firstjust because the home is insured under the has an A rating, so they can financially pay in the generation college students pursuing previous owner, that doesn’t mean carriers are event of a claim. undergraduate studies at UC Santa anta Barbara County, going to write new policies. According to Ms. With non-admitted carriers, it is not uncommon Barbara, UC Irvine and UC Santa Neumann, it’s just the opposite. to see premiums of $20,000 and above for multiy Cruz theand numbers a graduate degree at “It’s the carrier’s opportunity to get off the risk million dollar dwellings.

The Santa Barbara County PubCalifornia Lutheran University. when a new buyer purchases a home,� she said. “Another downside to most non-admitted It received a $30,379 reimbursement KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS Health Department announced In that respect, the options are very limited, carriers is they do not include occasional grant from the Census Bureau to will be sunny and in the 70s this weekend along the South Coast. new confirmed COVID-19 cases The weather

according to Ms. Neumann. Some carriers are worker’s compensation like the admitted promote Census 2020 Thursday, bringing theparticipation. county’s providing quotes in Montecito and fire-prone carriers do,�

Ms. Neumann said. “A lot of It promoted participation online, arehave confirmed COVID-19 positive. al to 495. er than in areas person. of Santa Barbara, but those quotes are few property owners domestic employees Cottage Health, through phone banking, on local * Of 16 patients in isolation, 6 paand far between. such as a gardener, housekeeper or a chef, for t Spanish was the largest number in The couple will still have to be radio stations and in a So what does one do? example. by the numbers tients are in critical care. $BMJGPSOJB USVMZ NBUUFST BOE re than a week, with all but one physically present within CaliforCensus caravan in June. “One option is theproof CaliforniaAFair Plan,� shestatus of “With most non-admitted carriers, worker’s look at the Cottage * Cottage has collected 3,577 cumingItfrom North“Housing County. Santa nia and provide whatever held the a virtual said. “In 2020, California Fair Plan raised its compensation is not included like it is onresulted an Health through Thursday: mulative test samples: 206 Barbara Day� to help local agencies The number of healthcare workthe county clerk may require. They total insurance value from $1.5 million to $3 admitted policy.� better serve the community.

The event * Cottage Health is caring for a GPS UIF QVOEJUT BOE UIF DBNQBJHOT in positive, 3,124 resulted in negainfected with the virus grew must also present photo identificamillion. But keep in mind, the $3 million includesacrossBut with all of that, Ms. Neumann says there earned an award of excellence total of 205 patients all camtive, and 247 are pending.

In most ain on Thursday, moving to 66. from tion. everything such as the dwelling, contents, loss is an occasional glimpse of hope when they are thenumber National Association ofat Housing puses. of these tests, patients did not reThe still recovering is The license can then be issued of use, landscape, debris removal, and other able to obtain quotes from admitted carriers. But and Redevelopment.

220 quire hospital admission. w just 75. via email. structures with no kitchens. * 153 are acute care patients; those in the debris flow areas are few and far HACSB provided housing to 50 beds with remain available. be outbuilding married acute “If wish thereto is an on thecare property between. previously homeless individuals withAdults who * In surge planning, is long this trend is expected to last, kitchen,ait ceremony has to be written on a separate policy, capacity As for how can also aconduct to rental assistance by the Department COVID-19, bytothe ov.

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For more information or questions you might for an affordable housing "DF 4NJUI JT B %FNPDSBUJD QPMJUJDBM and neonatal ventilators) and is subject to the discretion of 1,095,210 confirmed cases with ecutive order Thursday that will “The main perils a companion policy provides have, you can contact Ms. Neumann at gracen@ development at the commuter lot at * Ofnot, the 153 are in iso- 63,861 deaths and 155,737 have fulclerk. ow adults to obtain the California Fair Plan does is patients, 16chivaroli.com.

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Ain’t no mountain high enough ShelterBox ambassador hikes 58 Fourteeners and raises close to $100,000

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University of Denver student Brittney Woodrum climbs to the top of Conundrum Peak near Aspen, CO to raise money for ShelterBox.

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58 Fourteeners in 78 days raising nearly $100,000.

And this is just one of Brittney Woodrum’s projects.

The University of Denver student is an ambassador for the Santa Barbarabased relief organization ShelterBox. As a way to raise money to provide shelter and supplies to disaster victims around the world, specifically housing displaced families due to COVID-19, she hiked 58 of Colorado’s Fourteeners with a ShelterBox on her back.

“Because of COVID, all of the sudden, I had a very free summer and I was looking for something to do that

was meaningful and impactful, but also smart and safe,” Ms. Woodrum told the News-Press.

As an avid outdoorswoman and a student working on her humanitarian assistance master’s degree, she managed to combine work with pleasure, and surpassed her goal with flying colors.

The hiker spent 49 days actually hiking, where she lived out of her car for much of the time. Ms. Woodrum said she would wake up between 3 and 5 a.m. each morning, reach the top of a mountain between 9 and 11 a.m., come down, have lunch and drive to the next trailhead.

Not to mention, she was carrying the cooler-sized ShelterBox on her back for every hike.

Handies Peak, located near Silverton, CO, was one of 58 Fourteeners Brittney Woodrum climbed to raise money for ShelterBox.

“I think if I hadn’t had a greater cause to be out there doing this for, I would have quit on day two,” she said.

“As bulky and awkward as the box looked, if I hadn’t had it on my back, I wouldn’t have been out there.”

Ms. Woodrum managed to avoid the forest fires, thunderstorms and snowstorms in Colorado, only having to postpone a few climbs. While she went into the project thinking she’d climb many of the mountains solo, as her project gained traction, she gained company.

“I had so many friends from different chapters of my life hearing about what I was doing come join me,” the hiker said. “Rotarians came out and joined me...People who had heard about the project met me on the mountain…

“I have several friends that I did not have at the beginning that I just met on the mountainside. One of the coolest parts was the unique community I was able to create with people who got onboard.”

She added that initially, she would have seen raising $5,000 as a success.

Needless to say, the ShelterBox ambassador achieved her goal.

This isn’t Ms. Woodrum’s first outdoor activity to raise money. From cycling from Oregon to Canada for affordable housing to hiking the entirety of the Appalachian Trail (2,184 miles) for mental health, she has found, and is looking for, many creative ways to raise money.

“I like physical challenges, but I’ve found that it’s so much more rewarding to do something like that for a greater cause,” she said. “It makes you a lot more accountable and it creates this story around what you’re doing for people.

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Ms. Woodrum climbs to the top of North Maroon Peak in Aspen, CO.

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University of Denver student Brittney Woodrum hikes with Capitol Peak, located near Snowmass Village, CO, in the background.

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“It’s just been this incredible surprise of the project that all that money was donated to ShelterBox’s current COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.”

ShelterBox President Kerri Murray said Ms. Woodrum’s accomplishment was a perfect example of how to make lemonade out of lemons during a pandemic.

“What she did was aweinspiring, and I think that during a pandemic, she really pivoted, kind of like we’ve done at our organization,” she told the NewsPress. “We’ve found a way through all the obstacles we’ve been facing this year.”

The money raised by Ms. Woodrum will go toward

deployment essentials responding to disasters around the world and people displaced from the coronavirus, including equipment costs, shelters, tents, blankets, water purification, solar lanterns, COVID-19 hygiene supplies and all other supplies for humanitarian aid to displaced families.

“Her mission and the mission of the organization and the work that we do every day at ShelterBox is trying to tackle one of the biggest issues that is plaguing our world — the massive displacement of people,” Ms. Murray said. “There’s more people displaced in our world today than in any time in recorded history.

“For us, shelter is one of the most profound differences you can make in someone’s life.”

ShelterBox volunteers have achieved milestones such as

running marathons with a fullsized ShelterBox on their backs or cycling the two longest land masses in the world to raise awareness.

“We live in a community of people that are drawn to action and also very active,” the ShelterBox president said. “But, it doesn’t have to be climbing a mountain — everybody can really make a difference by tapping into the causes they care about.

For Brittney, it was combining passions.”

Ms. Woodrum said she is confident those Colorado peaks “will not be the last peaks me and that box see together.” Her sights are set on reaching new heights and climbing 48 Fourteeners next summer in New England. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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his past year was a very scary one, and need to be flexible. Looking ahead and imagining a we are still dealing with a lot of it – different future is normal, but now you have to get especially the pandemic. Figuring out even more creative. how to live your life without getting Although there is a surge in addictions, there are sick makes doing almost anything more also many people who are using this time to clean up difficult—and worrying about it only their respective acts, getting sober, getting makes things worse. things done, and getting more out of life Last year brought a surge in both than before the pandemic. This is because addiction and mental health problems. they are moving toward a positive goal, If you are having issues, taking care of which brings happiness with it. yourself shouldn’t be just a New Year’s You see, it doesn’t matter how the year resolution but your number one priority. started out; what matters is how you make Making 2021 a year of health, physically your way through it. Are you going to trip and emotionally, will give you a lot of what and fall? Are you going to try to trip up you need to thrive in the coming months. other people? Most of us are pretty angry BARTON GOLDSMITH We are going to have to be brave in the about how the pandemic has changed our new year, not in terms of taking risks but lives—not to mention how it has ruined in how we move our lives forward, when some and even ended others—and that there is so much trying to hold us back. Now, don’t anger can make you an ugly person, so don’t go there. get the wrong idea: 2021 is probably not going to be Instead, work on your attitude. This is something I the year that your IPO will launch on NASDAQ. If you need to do almost every day — and sometimes every just stay stable and are able to work, you are doing hour — right now. I’m going into 2021 knowing that very well. Trying to hit a home run under the current I don’t expect to see Clapton and Mayer on stage or circumstances may just add to the frustration of the Rams practice. I do have the opportunity to do pandemic burnout. the best work of my life right here and right now, This may be the year to write your novel, grow and that’s where I’m putting my energy. I want to be vegetables in the garden, or organize the garage. better at everything I am able to do, and that’s how I Whatever you choose to do, keep one thing in mind: although life may not be ideal in the age of COVID-19, will fill my year.

Whatever your plans for 2021, make them positive it’s good to be alive. This is a year to plan to be your — that simple attitude shift will make you feel better best self, no matter what comes down the road. No — and know that you are making this a brave new one knows the future—everyone is just guessing year, just by getting to 2022. about what life will be like—so the only control you have is over your own behaviors and attitude.

I expect that we will return to some form of normal Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning therapist and writer. He is a columnist, blogger and (whatever that is to you) in the not-too-distant future. the author of seven books, including the newly released But right now our world is still a kind of dystopian “Visualization For Success — 75 Psychological journey. It’s hard to know how to pack for it because Empowerment Exercises To Get You What You Want we just never know what we’re going to need. That doesn’t mean you can’t make plans, but you do In Life.” Reach him at barton@bartongoldsmith.com

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ARIES — You are very interested in all kinds of professions that concern humans, Aries - medicine, psychology, or any kind of spiritual therapy. You will be very sensitive to the great opening toward the future that comes along today. The planetary alignment initiates progress in all areas of human existence. Keep your eyes and ears wide open.

TAURUS —You may surprise the people around you over the next few days, Taurus. You’re a responsible person and others can count on you. But just like anybody else, you’re sensitive to your desires. You should expect your desires to be so strong today that they may be irresistible. If this is a positive experience, you may need to do some planning in your personal life.

GEMINI — You may have to stand by certain difficult, worrisome decisions today, Gemini. You may feel a kind of urgent need for stability in your personal life. What is really behind this feeling? Is it possible that you’re just afraid of your desire to put everything into question in order to make a fresh start? Today you may find the answer to this question. Stay tuned.

CANCER — Do you help the world evolve, Cancer? You may ask yourself this kind of delicate question today. Even if you’re a person of action who knows how to react to situations, you should be careful not to be too impulsive.

You have a specific role to play.

Don’t get thrown off track by emotional circumstances.

LEO — You may tend to be overprotective of the people closest to you, especially children.

You may feel you live in a dangerous world in which people don’t care about responsibility to one another. But the people you’re trying to protect are probably better prepared and adapted to the world than you think, Leo. They might try to tell you this even if your support is indispensable.

VIRGO — You probably need society’s or other people’s approval in order to feel good about yourself, Virgo. But your original personality and way of thinking are often hard for others to accept. You may need to make your ideas less crazy and a little more down to Earth and Monday, November 16,be2015 practical.

This should your goal

over the next few days if you don’t want to feel left out of things.

LIBRA — The events of the day depend on your ability to put things into question today, Libra. In general, you’re good at analyzing situations when things aren’t going well in your relationships. Now someone in your family may have a problem acting responsibly. It’s up to that person to take care of things, but you could understand the message the person is trying to send other people with his or her behavior.

SCORPIO — The planetary aspects are going to have a big impact on you today, Scorpio.

This isn’t the time to fear the future. Rather, it’s a time to make it happen. The action you take right now will be instrumental in your future. Will there be enough of us walking toward the future?

Scorpio will be at the head of the pack in any case, as always.

SAGITTARIUS — People are more alike than we think, especially on days like today that mean virtually the same thing to everyone. Some incredible changes have taken place in the world and its economic and social systems. Now is the time to think about what the next few years have in store. Do you have any ideas? Try to articulate them.

CAPRICORN — Today is an inspirational day for you, fast thinking Capricorn. Let those visions come to you, process them, and try to verbalize them. A lot of information and electricity is in the air, and you should have no problem picking up on it. Open up your channels for the best reception. Have a notepad handy to jot down all your insights.

AQUARIUS — You’re usually good at bringing people together.

Your greatest strength is giving identity to those people who seek it. In fact, you’re so aware of the differences between people that you resist the changes that come about as people evolve. Today’s planetary alignment confronts you with issues that concern your future. Your position will help you accept things and go forward.

PISCES — Some of you still let individuals from other Zodiac signs do all the creating for you.

The planetary configuration today pushes you to free yourself from the ties that bind you.

It’s time for you to show more creativity. Show the gems that you usually hide. Express yourself fully, without hesitation. Show others who’s really in charge.

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Homeless encampments tarp possessions during the rainfall.

California Highway Patrol reports uptick in collisions, but no major injuries weather

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roadway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had any major, major injuries,â&#x20AC;? California Highway Patrol public information officer Shannan Sams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Expected of any time we have rain for the first time in a while, we have seen an uptick in collisions.â&#x20AC;?

He recommends people check headlights and windshield wipers before hitting the road. Drivers should look for standing water on roadways, which tends to pool on the edges of roads.

Because water reduces traction, he encourages drivers to slow down and allow extra space between them and the cars ahead.

Santa Barbara County officials outline emergency preparedness procedures at readysbc.org, should flooding occur.

Officials published a map Dec. 17 that helps residents determine their risk of debris flow from Thomas Fire damage. A total of 445 parcels in the Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria areas are impacted â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a lower number than previous years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our take away from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scientific analysis is that we are still at risk for debris flow and

will be for at least five years after the Thomas Fire,â&#x20AC;? Montecito Fire Protection District Chief Kevin Taylor said in a county winter preparedness webinar.

To prepare for storms, officials recommend residents sign up for emergency alerts at readysbc.org and monitor the weather when an advisory is issued.

Homeowners can consider flood insurance and place sandbags or straw wattles to protect their property.

Officials also warn to not walk or drive into floodwaters; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to tell how deep it is. More advice is on the readysbc.org website.

Monday, the Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services Division issued a reminder to residents to avoid swimming in the ocean or creeks for about three days following rain.

Untreated stormwater running into the ocean increases the risk of getting sick. Beachgoers should also avoid areas in the paths of drains.

This advice is concurrent with a beach hazards statement issued by the National Weather Service Monday. Dangerous waves and rip currents are expected until this afternoon. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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UCSB rally runs out of gas in another loss at Irvine

By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

UC Irvine remains the big kid on the block in Big West Conference men’s basketball.

UCSB started a bigger front line but still got whipped on the post as the Anteaters completed a doubleheader sweep, 73-69, at the Bren Center on Monday.

UCI’s close victory follows Sunday’s 75-56 rout to start a Big West schedule that has been modified to mitigate the risks of the COVID-10 pandemic.

“It’s like I told our guys after the game, it’s December 28,” Gaucho coach Joe Pasternack said. “All the hype of UC Irvine and UCSB is what it is, but the season is a marathon. It’s a 20-game (league) schedule.

“They’re the better team now but our job is to get better and be the best team in February and March.”

The Gauchos (4-3) fell behind by as many as 10 points in the first half but rallied ahead by nine with 7:49 to go. But then they hit a wall as the Anteaters (5-4) went on a 13-0 run to start a 24-11 finish to the last seven minutes.

“At the end of the game, we didn’t make good decisions on offense,” Pasternack said. “You can’t beat a team like Irvine if you don’t value every single possession on offense and defense.”

UCSB got out-rebounded 39-29 and out-scored in the paint 4622 during the Sunday massacre.

It prompted Pasternack to start 6-foot-10 Robinson Idehen alongside 6-9 Amadou Sow, a twotime all-leaguer. The pair wound up missing all eight of their shots, with Sow going 0-for-6.

Irvine got another big performance from its post players.

Forward Collin Welp finished with a team-high 16 points, which included five straight to erase UCSB’s last lead with 2:44 to go.

He also had a game-high nine rebounds.

Fellow post player Brad Greene added 10 points and eight

rebounds. The Anteaters belittled the Gauchos on the boards by another double-digit rebound margin, 37-26.

Irvine, which led for the last 18 minutes of Sunday’s game, led for the first 28 on Monday. The Anteaters made four of their first five shots, three by Welp, to take a 12-4 lead after just 4½ minutes.

But a jumper by Miles Norris, Ajare Sanni’s runner, and a threepointer by Destin Barnes got the Gauchos within 12-11 with 12 minutes to go in the first half.

Norris, who gave up his starting spot to Idehen, did give UCSB an outside presence off the bench.

He scored a career-high 16 points which included a pair of threepointers. Sanni went 4-for-4 from three and 6-for-7 overall to match his season-high with 18 points.

UCSB went 8-for-20 from three as a team after going just 3-for-25 on Sunday.

“I thought Miles played with some fire,” Pasternack said.

“He has to be able to have that consistent fire in his belly, and with that competitive spirit both on offense and defense.

“Ajare is shooting the ball very well. We need him to defend at a high level.”

JaQuori McLaughlin led all scorers with 22 points which included 10-for-10 from the freethrow line. The Gauchos set a school record by making all 19 of their foul shots, eclipsing the team mark of 18 without a miss set against Pepperdine on Dec. 15, 1988.

But McLaughlin’s two free throws were UCSB’s only points during an 11-2 run by the Anteaters which put them ahead 30-20. Sanni’s three and two more foul shots by McLaughlin got the Gauchos within 32-25.

Sow, however, missed a shot from close range and then committed a turnover to keep them from getting closer. He has made just 25.7% of his shots (9-for35) in the last four games, three of which have been Gaucho defeats.

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UCSB’s Miles Norris drives against UC Irvine’s Collin Welp on Monday while on his way to a career-high 16 points.

Bad third quarter leads to Gauchos sixth straight loss

By GERRY FALL NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Despite a back-and-forth competitive first half, the UCSB women’s basketball team experienced a case of the thirdquarter blues in a 69-56 loss to UC Irvine on Monday night at the Thunderdome.

The result followed the Gauchos’ 64-60 defeat to the Anteaters on Sunday night, and left UCSB at 0-6 heading into 2021.

Trailing by just five at halftime, the Gauchos fell apart in the third quarter, scoring only 10 points while giving up 21 in the period.

“It was in the third quarter (on Sunday) and certainly the third quarter today,” Gaucho coach Bonnie Henrickson said of her team’s struggles against Irvine.

“Not getting the ball stopped, not defending in transition. (They had) run-outs and layups, layups.”

The Anteaters took a doubledigit lead in the third quarter.

UCSB got it down to nine in the fourth, but that was as close as the Gauchos got.

Irvine got off on the right foot to open the second half by scoring on its first three possessions. “(They got us) on the defensive end, and then they just ran out,” Henrickson added. “Obviously they had a lot of opportunities in transition.

“We’re not matching up in transition, and until we get that fixed, the result is not going to change. The result isn’t going to change until the process changes.

Until we can get the ball stopped and matchup, there were too many possessions where we don’t know who we’re guarding and we continue to run down (the court) and not see the ball.”

Henrickson had a tough time hiding her frustration over the team’s second straight loss to open Big West Conference play.

“I’m going to use appropriate words here, it irritates the

UCSB point guard Danae Miller, seen here in Sunday night’s game against UC Irvine, left in the third quarter of Monday’s game against the Anteaters with an injury and did not return.

coaches, but until it irritates them enough to make a change, this is going to be a problem for us,” Henrickson said. “It’s a sense of urgency we have to have to be able to stop people in transition, because most people shoot (probably) 60% (against us) in transition.”

UCSB got a solid performance from freshman guard Alyssa Marin, who finished with a teamhigh and season-high 19 points.

Marin was 4-for-8 from the field, with all of her attempts coming from behind the 3-point arc. She was also 7 of 10 from the free-throw line. Junior forward Taylor Mole --- who played just her second game as a Gaucho following her debut on Sunday --- was also good for the second straight game. She finished with 12 points, which included a pair of 3-pointers. Mole had 15 points against Irvine on Sunday.

“I thought they did a good job,” Henrickson said of some of her younger players. “I thought they were more aggressive, got to the rim, got to the free-throw line. I

thought they competed, played more aggressively.

“Like I said, I don’t care what the score is, we have to figure out how to play the right way.”

Freshman guard Chloe Webb led the Anteaters with 17 points.

Senior center Tahlia Garza was next with 16 and freshman forward Caiyle Kaupu poured in 10 points for UC Irvine.

The Gauchos, who average 21 turnovers per game, committed 20 on Monday night. The Anteaters converted those miscues into 22 points.

Irvine finished 29 of 67 (43%) from the field, 2-for-15 from 3-point range and 9 of 13 from the free-throw line. UCSB shot 36% (16 of 44) from the field; 11 of 29 (38%) from beyond the arc and 13-for-16 (81%) from the free-throw line.

“They’ll be a lot of things for us to see and evaluate on film,” Henrickson said. “We’ve got to learn how to clean up mistakes and eliminate the same things we’re talking about.” email: gfall@newspress.com

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UCSB junior forward Taylor Mole, seen here in Sunday night’s game, had 12 points for the Gauchos in their 69-56 loss to UC Irvine on Monday night at the Thunderdome.

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‘You can’t beat a team like Irvine if you don’t value every single possession’ UCSB

Continued from Page A7 He was held to four points on Monday — all free throws, and just five rebounds in 26 minutes.

“We talk to our guys all the time about honoring the process, and Amadou has had a good attitude through this slump,” Pasternack said. “It’s just something all athletes go through.

“He’s a good player. He works hard every single day and he will work hard when we get back to practice. I think he’ll be just fine.”

Freshman Dawson Baker kept Irvine ahead by seven, 41-34, by making a three and an outside jumper early in the second half.

But Norris scored 10 points and Sanni added eight during a sevenminute, 24-8 outburst for the Gauchos. They each hit a three in matter of just 28 seconds to increase UCSB’s lead to 58-49.

But Baker rallied Irvine with two threes of his own, the second of which snapped a 62-all tie with 2:06 remaining. He finished with 14 points.

“We’ve got a really young team that’s grown a lot these last couple of days,” Baker said. “These last two games have solidified who we are.

“Anyone who comes here, we’re expected to win, no matter who it is. It comes from coach (Russell)

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Rep. Salud Carbajal

Carbajal: ‘Help is on the way’ stimulus

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Unemployment Assistance and the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation programs.

Rep. Salud Carbajal issued a statement Monday in reaction to the advancements: “While I’m relieved President Trump dropped the political theater and signed the bipartisan emergency relief package into law, his stunt put critical relief in jeopardy and caused unemployment benefits for millions of Americans to lapse.

“I’ve been fighting for another relief package since May, which the President and Republican leadership blocked at every turn. Just today, the House voted to increase direct payments to $2,000. Given the President’s stance, I hope the Senate will join us.

“Central Coast families, workers, and small business owners have waited too long for relief and, finally, help is on the way. I know this package isn’t enough to overcome all the health and economic challenges created by this pandemic, and I will continue working to secure additional and needed relief in the new year.” email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

Turner and the staff and it carries over to the players.”

The Gauchos missed 13 of their last 15 shots which included 1-for-7 from three.

“At the end of the game, we didn’t make good decisions on offense,” Pasternack said. “You can’t beat a team like Irvine if you don’t value every single possession on offense and defense.”

In that same time span, the Anteaters made seven of 10 shots which included 3-for-4 from three.

They also made all seven of their free throws.

“You get into conference play and every single possession matters,” Pasternack said. “On defense, you can’t give up second shots, and you have to execute on offense and take good shots.

“We took two really bad shots at the end of the game, and a bad shot is like a turnover. And conversely, we can’t give up second shots, and we can’t get driven to the paint like that.

That’s what we did in the last four minutes when they made their run.”

UCSB will return to action on Friday and Saturday for back-toback home contests against Cal State Fullerton. It will be the Gauchos’ first home games since Dec. 7. email: mpatton@newspress.com

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Sunny to partly cloudy

Partly sunny INLAND

INLAND

63 37

63 41

65 38

63 38

65 39

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ALBERTONI, Barbara M. 4/28/34-12/16/20

Our dear sweet Mom, Barbara M. Albertoni, passed suddenly, yet peacefully, on December 16, 2020 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital following a very brief illness.

She was full of vitality, life and determination every single day of her life, even until the day she got her angel wings.

Barbara was born on a farm in Iowa Falls, Iowa on April 28, 1934 to Andy and Gladys DeWitt, joining an older brother, Chuck. In 1940, Barbara and her family loaded up their car with all of their worldly possessions and made their way to California like so many others did before them. They were fortunate to have relatives in Los Angeles and spent time with them until Andy was able to secure a job as a ranch foreman in Greenfield, California. After driving back to Los Angeles to pick up the family, they settled in Greenfield, moving between Soledad and Greenfield from time to time.

In 1952, Barbara married her best friend Oliver and they joined his family in the dairy business. Regardless of the fact that their high schools were fierce rivals, Barbara and Oliver were a great team in the dairy industry and in life for 36 years before Oliver’s passing in 1988. Even as she raised four children, she acted as cook for the hired men and bookkeeper for the ranch. Additionally, she was a dedicated 4-H leader, high school chaperone, the best PTA Mom ever, and active in the local Catholic church. As a superb quilter and knitter, she loved to share her handmade items with everyone as gifts of love and friendship.

Ready for another life adventure, Barbara decided that after 63 years it was time to downsize from the family ranch home in South Monterey County and move to Solvang.

She looked forward to a life of less work and more time to explore the things she was interested in. As a resident of the Valley for six years, she did just that by finding her new forever home in Rancho Santa Ynez Estates. She loved the Valley and all of its beautiful nature, the shape of the hills, the tree lined streets, her neighbors and all the friends she made at the Solvang Senior Center where she volunteered regularly.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, her parents Andy & Gladys DeWitt and her brother Charles (Chuck). She is survived by her four children: Nancy (Pat) Wirz of Hollister, CA, Jan Clevenger of Solvang, Joseph Albertoni of Waipahu, HI and Ellen Albertoni of Solvang. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Donald (Alison) Wirz, Sarah (Sean) Fruit, Heidi Wirz and Esther Wirz; Brian (Tabatha) Jenkins and Brett (Ashley) Jenkins and Drew Barker. Additionally, she is survived by thirteen greatgrandchildren, her brother-in-law Clem (Phylis) Albertoni, sister-in-law Emily DeWitt, several nieces and nephews and extremely special friends.

Once we are able to join together, the family will hold a small celebration of life and intern her ashes next to her husband in Soledad, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Solvang Senior Center’s Building Fund (1745 Mission Dr. Solvang, CA 93463) or Atterdag Village (636 Atterdag, Solvang CA 93463).

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all of the wonderful folks at Atterdag Village, Dr. Gus Dascanio and the wonderful doctors and nurses at both Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospitals. Additionally, we would like to thank Fr. Bobby Barbato of Mission Santa Ines who helped fulfill Mom’s final wishes and the Loper Family for their wonderful caring service.

Prominently displayed in Mom’s kitchen was her favorite saying which she had cross stitched and framed. It was a reminder of what she strived for at the end of each day: “I done my best.”

JARYL CHARLES “DAVID” WESTON

8/5/87 – 12/29/12 You were 5 years old when Beauty and The Beast came out and it was your favorite movie. You would make me watch it over and over and we knew every song, word for word. It’s been 8 years since you’ve passed and the pain isn’t as bad now, and although I’ve tried numerous times to watch the movie, 2 minutes in, I have to turn it off because the memories of my little brother are too sensitive. I wish you were here to tease about it, but I’m glad I have all the memories I have of you. We truly miss you little brother, you’ll never be forgotten. Love, Big Brother Jabari, Mom and Papa Bill

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Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows.

Santa Maria 60/34

New Cuyama 55/26 Ventucopa 49/37

Los Alamos 62/33

Lompoc 57/39 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020

Services: Private services will be held at a future date with interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

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Maricopa 53/34

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Henry was born and grew up in East Hartford, CT, lived most of his life in Affton, MO, and passed away in Santa Barbara, CA.

INLAND

69 42

UCSB’s Amadou Sow shoots a short jumper against UC Irvine on Monday. He missed all six of his attempts as the Gauchos suffered a 73-69 defeat at the Bren Center.

John Leonard Petrini, Sr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the age of 95. John was born in Abingdon, IL, the first child to Eugene John Petrini and Filomen Ambrosia. He grew up in Abingdon and attended Abingdon High School at the height of WWII. As soon as possible, he joined the US Navy and saw action in the Pacific Theater. He was extremely proud of his service to the Country in the Navy. Upon honorable discharge, he married the love of his life, Violet Artemia Mori of Chicago IL. Their union produced six children, John (Maryella), Janice (Al Tarman), Jeffrey (Carol), Joanne (Terryl Burke), Joseph (Carol) and James. He and Violet have 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

John was the oldest of 7, and was proceeded in death by his cherished wife, Violet, his parents and sister Anne (Kisler). He is survived by his brothers Eugene, Julio (Madeline), Gerald (Virginia) and James, and his sister Elizabeth (Kisler).

John was the founder of Petrini’s Family Restaurant in Santa Barbara, that opened in 1958. He brought the first pizza to Santa Barbara as well as many of the typical family recipes. As soon as it became apparent that the restaurant would be successful, he brought his two brothers, Julio and Geno, and their wives into the business. He was very proud of the fact that at its height, the restaurant helped support the families of 54 employees. Many long-time residents of Santa Barbara had their weekly family dinner night at Petrini’s Restaurant. John was a traveler, square-dancer, bowler, golfer, fisherman and Dodger fan. His love of God and family were paramount in his life. Due to the current pandemic, his remains were interred at Calvary Cemetery following a private family ceremony at San Roque Church. John requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, ID #22215620.

INLAND

67 39

Vandenberg 55/37

August 6, 1925 - December 5, 2020

Periods of sun

63 37

Guadalupe 58/34

PETRINI, John Leonard, Sr.

Partly sunny

65 38

Pismo Beach 58/33

Baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection Monday, December 14, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Mary Kinghorn (nee Evans); loving father of Edmond (Elaine) Kinghorn, David (Beth) Kinghorn, Thomas Kinghorn, and Patrick (Flor) Kinghorn; dear grandfather of thirteen, dear great-grandfather of eight, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

INLAND

SATURDAY

60 32 COASTAL

KINGHORN, Henry R., Jr.

Mostly sunny

FRIDAY

Buellton 62/31

Solvang 60/29

Gaviota 63/33

SANTA BARBARA 63/37 Goleta 62/35

Carpinteria 60/38 Ventura 59/40

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

ALMANAC

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

TEMPERATURE High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

55/48 63/40 81 in 1956 28 in 1990

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest.

Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

1.90” 1.90” (2.55”) 0.70” (4.91”)

City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

54/35/pc 56/32/s 33/15/s 47/18/pc 55/50/s 60/35/s 61/35/s 50/38/pc 53/36/pc 61/43/s 35/6/pc 52/31/pc 58/37/pc 58/27/s 59/38/s 62/37/pc 61/41/pc 64/46/s 62/41/s 59/24/pc 57/29/s 63/41/s 58/41/s 59/34/pc 63/35/pc 61/44/s 41/15/pc

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 52/26/s 63/38/s 60/41/pc 59/38/pc 60/39/pc 65/38/s 58/41/pc 62/42/s

59/42/pc 36/24/s 32/30/sn 63/57/c 34/13/sf 72/65/pc 76/70/c 21/18/sn 37/26/pc 39/24/s 59/40/pc 42/36/c 39/37/c 32/16/pc 43/39/pc 43/27/s

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind from the north-northwest at 7-14 knots today.

Wind waves 4-7 feet with a west swell 5-9 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind from the north-northwest at 7-14 knots today.

Wind waves 4-7 feet with a west swell 5-9 feet at 13-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Dec. 31

8:18 a.m.

10:23 p.m.

8:51 a.m.

11:03 p.m.

9:26 a.m.

11:48 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

6.0’ 3.5’ 6.0’ 3.5’ 6.0’ 3.5’

Low

1:58 a.m.

3:45 p.m.

2:34 a.m.

4:20 p.m.

3:11 a.m.

4:59 p.m.

2.4’ -0.7’ 2.5’ -0.8’ 2.5’ -0.9’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 55/36/pc 57/35/s 41/19/s 51/25/pc 60/51/s 56/43/c 66/38/s 55/44/r 53/39/pc 63/47/s 42/17/pc 52/39/c 56/43/pc 55/38/c 56/47/pc 64/37/s 62/42/s 67/43/s 66/42/s 59/30/pc 53/40/c 63/43/s 56/48/pc 58/44/pc 64/38/pc 63/45/s 43/23/c

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind northeast 6-12 knots becoming west today.

Waves 4-7 feet with a west-northwest swell 4-8 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 55/26/pc 62/35/pc 60/34/s 58/33/pc 60/34/pc 60/32/pc 55/37/pc 59/40/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

52/45/r 39/32/s 41/20/r 59/32/r 36/19/pc 77/60/t 78/72/pc 23/7/sf 39/35/s 41/35/pc 62/39/s 45/42/r 51/27/r 33/23/c 45/41/r 43/38/pc

At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment.

Storage 124,410 acre-ft.

Elevation 727.22 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 17.4 acre-ft.

Inflow 24.2 acre-ft.

State inflow 0.0 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft.

Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

Full

Last

Dec 29

Jan 6

WORLD CITIES

Today 7:05 a.m.

4:58 p.m.

4:43 p.m.

6:47 a.m.

New

Jan 12

Wed. 7:06 a.m.

4:59 p.m.

5:38 p.m.

7:42 a.m.

First

Jan 20

Today Wed. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 21/2/s 25/8/s Berlin 39/31/c 38/33/pc Cairo 71/51/pc 71/50/pc Cancun 81/66/pc 80/70/pc London 39/33/pc 40/32/sh Mexico City 74/45/pc 74/47/pc Montreal 19/17/s 29/27/sn New Delhi 62/39/pc 62/39/pc Paris 42/35/sh 43/36/pc Rio de Janeiro 83/75/sh 85/76/c Rome 58/45/r 55/39/sh Sydney 73/65/r 75/67/sh Tokyo 55/51/pc 55/36/r W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.