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Tuesday’s swearing-in of Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse and recognition of former mayor Cathy Murillo set aside party affiliation — or lack thereof — for a smilefilled ceremony outside of City Hall. Ms. Murillo, adorned in a 10year pin signifying her decade of public service, passed a gavel to Mr. Rowse as he starts his governance — a word he emphasized in his speech instead of “politics.” Mr. Rowse ran unaffiliated though gained popularity among republican voters. He, in turn, presented the outgoing mayor with a bouquet of roses. The two posed and hugged, like one might embrace a distant relative, as Ms. Murillo grinned at the crowd. Mayor Rowse was welcomed to the podium for his speech with hoots and whistles. One heckler disturbed the otherwise smooth ceremony, who Mr. Rowse and Ms. Murillo both called out by name. “It’s good to be back,” Mr. Rowse said. He reiterated his belief in service-based government and described Sacramento as a place of “rancor” and “divisiveness.” “No one should be marginalized, and, districts notwithstanding, each one of us answers to every one of you,” he said. He plans to prioritize business owners, first cleaning up and lighting city property around storefronts. “Our children should be allowed to grow up and thrive in an environment of clean parks and beaches, safe and stimulating public libraries and free from unwanted exposure to substance use and abuse,” he said. It has been two years since he last served on City Council, and councilmembers Alejandra Gutirrez and Mike Jordan the only two who are working with him for the first time. Ms. Gutierrez told the News-Press she is “excited” to serve with him, though sad to see Ms. Murillo transition. Reelected councilmembers Eric Friedman, Kristen Sneddon and Meagan Harmon (who participated via Zoom) had kind words for the new mayor. Ms. Harmon, who was appointed

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Supervisor Joan Hartmann stepped into her new role as chair and heard a COVID-19 update during the Board of Supervisors’ first meeting of the year. Passing along the literal and metaphorical gavel, Supervisor Bob Nelson thanked the Board for never having to use it. “This Board has not been a partisan Board,” Supervisor

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Outgoing mayor of Santa Barbara Cathy Murillo finishes her speech Tuesday by handing a gavel to Mayor Randy Rowse. She wore a pin to celebrate her 10 years of service to the city.

mayor pro tempore, said she “learned so much” from Mr. Rowse during his time on council and was happy to “continue debating” him. Mr. Rowse is not afraid to have the dissenting opinion, as Ms. Sneddon referred to him as “the grumpy walrus” in her speech. Mr. Friedman likened the new mayor to Mr. Kotter from the sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter,” a show where the teacher (Mr. Kotter) must use wit to rally his remedial students. “Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back,” Mr. Friedman said, quoting the theme song. “You probably have the most impeccable timing of any human being when you sold your restaurant, retired from city council. And six weeks later, a multi-year, global pandemic hit the world,” he said. He said there are “many great

Mayor Randy Rowse and reelected councilmembers Eric Friedman and Kristen Sneddon take their oaths in front of Santa Barbara City Hall. Meagan Harmon, who recently welcomed a son to her family, pledged via Zoom.

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Mayor Randy Rowse, newly sworn in, says he intends to prioritize business owners in the community.

challenges ahead” for the City Council. Mr. Friedman, chair of the Finance Committee, often alludes to constraints. His remarks, much like a standup routine to recognize Mayor Rowse, were sentimental for Ms. Murillo. “These past four years with you as mayor were significantly challenging due to the pandemic, natural disasters and just a host of issues that are out there,” he said, naming legislation passed by Ms. Murillo, including environmental protections, increased rental housing and the creation of the State Street promenade. “These are all accomplishments and many more that you can be proud of forever, and they’ve really changed our city.” Oscar Gutierrez, who served as mayor pro tempore during her term, presented Ms. Murillo with a plaque. “No one can take away the fact that you made history on several levels,” he said. “The work you’ve done with uplifting the youth in our community and also protecting them by advocating for a stop to violence, the work you

did protecting our environment and also enhancing it will be appreciated for generations to come. And all the work you did to support people of color and minorities in our community.” He called her a “role model” and “mentor.” Ms. Harmon said Ms. Murillo has inspired women, particularly women of color, to leadership. “We all owe you a debt of gratitude for the work that you’ve done to pave the way for all of us,” she said. “You’ve been a champion for working people in this city and your heart and vision on that score will be your legacy.” Ms. Murillo said she was grateful for the “opportunity of a lifetime.” “You have the best people in leadership here at the City of Santa Barbara, our staff and the people standing here to me today,” she said. After the ceremony, the council met in City Hall and approved a consent agenda and claimed boards and commissions to serve as liaison. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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TK-12 public school students should receive iHealth COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits soon.

COVID-19 test kit distribution begins for TK-12 students By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Education Office began distributing its 56,700 COVID19 test kits Tuesday among the county’s TK-12 public schools. The allotment comes from the State of California — part of a program Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced in December to cope with the Omicron variant’s toll. The tests arrived at the County Education Office on Monday evening, although the state intended for the tests to be used prior to the return from winter break. “We have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of our allotment of at-home test kits,” Dr. Susan Salcido, Santa

Barbara County superintendent of schools, said in a news release. “They provide needed relief to our students and families and are a critical tool for helping our schools mitigate the spread of the virus. “We greatly appreciate this and any support our schools receive that helps keep our students, staff, and families safe and healthy.” The iHealth COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits include two tests per pack and are administered via nasal swab. Results are displayed in 15 minutes. SBCEO plans to request tests for private schools, preschools, school employees and additional deliveries for students. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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

Santa Barbara County reported 872 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Of those, the highest number, 247, was in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon, according to the Public Health Department. Elsewhere, 104 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. 131 cases were in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had 37 cases.

Seventeen cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Twenty-two cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported 55 cases. One hundred-nine cases were in Goleta. Sixty cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Forty-nine cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The location of 32 cases was pending. Ninety-four patients are recovering in

county hospitals. Another 10 are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 59,717 cases, of which 6,907 are still infectious. The total number of deaths remains at 572. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 69.3% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 65.2% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: fmcfarland@newspress.com © 2022 Ashleigh Brilliant, 117 W. Valerio Santa Barbara CA 93101 (catalog $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com

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SMPD investigating Monday shooting The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday. At about 7:00 p.m., officers responded to several calls regarding shots being fired in a parking lot in the 1800 block of N. Broadway. Upon arrival, officers did not locate a victim or a suspect at the time. During the investigation, officers responded to another call regarding a shooting victim located in the 1000 block of S. Russell. Officers discovered an 18 year old Hispanic male suffering from several gunshot wounds and were led to believe the victim was related to the shooting investigation in the 1800 block of N. Broadway. The victim of the shooting was transported to Marian Medical Center and eventually flown to Cottage Hospital for treatment. The victim’s status is currently unknown. The Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau is investigating the shooting and is asking that any witnesses to the shooting contact them at (805) 9283781, extension 2277. - Forrest McFarland

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people have remarked on how well our Board gets along,” Chair Hartmann said in the meeting. “We owe a lot to Supervisor Lavagnino’s wit, Supervisor Hart’s optimism, Supervisor Nelson’s ‘seek something for everyone’ solutions and Supervisor Williams’ fearlessness.” In their first meeting, the newly positioned Board heard a COVID-19 report from Santa Barbara Public Health Department representatives Dr. Van Do-Reynoso and Dr. Henning Ansorg. According to the Public Health Department, active cases are up 80% with a two week average of 6,513 versus a prior 3,628 cases. “We are hypothesizing that these records are due to the Omicron variant,” Director of the PHD Dr. Do-Reynoso told the Board. The CDC projects that 95% of cases are the omicron variant in “Region 9,” which includes the central coast. Dr. Do-Reynoso then explained the current peak in relation to previous spikes in cases by using the preferred metric of cases per 100,000 people. The alpha variant peak was 99.4 cases per 100,000 while the delta variant peak was 31.2.

“The fastest path to living with COVID is not necessarily the best path,” Dr. Ansorg told the Board. Dr. Ansorg explained that while a small percentage of individuals with the omicron variant end up in the hospital, as the case numbers rise that number of individuals within the small percentage also rises. Other than the COVID19 update, the Board heard an update from the Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission regarding the new County Supervisorial map. Of the many changes, the most dramatic are West Cuyama Valley moving from District 5 to District 1, Isla Vista and UCSB moving from District 3 to District 2, the Lompoc area moving from District 4 to District 3 and the Guadalupe area moving from District 3 to District 5. “I want to thank everyone for volunteering to be on the Commission,” said Supervisor Das Williams. “Without the participation from the community, the process would fall apart.” The County Executive Office also proposed an amendment to cannabis business licensing fees. The Board unanimously approved staff recommendations. The Board also unanimously approved an ordinance which requires an electronic campaign disclosure.

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CDC director: 75% of COVID deaths among vaccinated had four comorbidities By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on vaccine mandates expected as early as this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is under increased scrutiny after recent comments about COVID-19 deaths. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky fell into controversy after a clip of her appearance on Good Morning America Friday went viral. “I want to ask you about the encouraging headlines we’re talking about this morning, a new study talking about just how well vaccines are working to prevent severe illness,” co-host Cecilia Vega said on Good Morning America. “Given that, is it time to rethink how we’re living with this virus if it is potentially here to stay?” Ms. Walensky responded, saying “the overwhelming number of deaths, over 75%, occurred in people who had at least four comorbidities,” adding that, “Really these are people who were unwell to begin with.” The clip went viral in part because many interpreted the comments to mean that 75% of all COVID deaths were among those with several comorbidities. Later, though, a CDC spokesperson clarified to Fox News that Ms. Walensky was referring to deaths among those who had been vaccinated. Those comments come after another controversial media appearance from Ms. Walensky, where she said that many of the reported COVID-19 hospitalizations are not driven by severe COVID cases, but by other conditions. “What we are seeing with the Omicron variant

is that it tends to be milder person by person, but given how large the numbers are that we’re seeing more and more cases come into the hospital,” Ms. Walensky said on Fox News Sunday. “In some hospitals that we’ve talked to, up to 40% of the patients who are coming in with COVID-19 are coming in not because they’re sick with COVID, but because they’re coming in with something else and have had to, COVID or the Omicron variant detected.” Comments like these have cast doubt on the severity of the current COVID surge even as the Supreme Court considers legal challenges to President Joe Biden’s sweeping private sector mandates on that very issue. Ms. Walensky also faced criticism over her remarks from some who said she was callous to those with comorbidities. She responded to that on Twitter. “We must protect people with comorbidities from severe #COVID19. I went into medicine – HIV specifically – and public health to protect our most at-risk,” Ms. Walensky wrote on Twitter. “CDC is taking steps to protect those at highest risk, incl. those w/chronic health conditions, disabilities, & older adults.” Ms. Walensky sparked debate once again during an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, where she said, “What [vaccines] can’t do anymore is prevent transmission.” Critics of Pres. Biden’s vaccine mandate pointed to these comments, arguing they undermine the reasoning for forcing Americans to get vaccinated. “Did Walensky just kill the vaccine mandates?” Tom Fitton, head of Judicial Watch, wrote on Twitter in response to Ms. Walensky’s comments.

Westmont delays basketball celebration By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

As a result of the nationwide increase in COVID-19 cases, Westmont Athletics has announced that the men’s basketball celebration planned for Jan. 22 has been postponed. The event was intended to honor John Moore for his 27 years as head coach at Westmont. Also to be honored was the 1972 men’s basketball team and legendary coach Tom Byron on the 50th anniversary of the year in which Byron passed away and the team defeated (NCAA Division I) 14thranked Hawaii the following evening. Last week, Westmont announced a new fan policy under which only a limited

The event was intended to honor John Moore for his 27 years as head coach at Westmont. Also to be honored was the 1972 men’s basketball team and legendary coach Tom Byron. number of fans can attend indoor athletic events (100 Westmont fans, 20 visiting fans). With the new policy fans are also required to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test (antigen or PCR) taken within 24 hours of the event. Given both the new restrictions and the availability of the honorees, and after conferring with the Byron family, members of the 1972 team and

with Moore, a decision was made to postpone the celebration until next season. The basketball games against Arizona Christian on Jan. 22 are still scheduled to be played under the new fan attendance policy. Ron Smith is sports information director at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

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Out of an abundance of caution, the Wildling Museum, 1511B Mission Drive in Solvang, is closing to the public through Jan. 24. “We will continue to assess Santa Barbara County Covid-19 cases and act accordingly, but at this time hope to resume regular operations later this month,” said Stacey Otte-Demangate, executive director. “We will continue to keep you informed here and on our website, or you can reach us at the office at 805-688-1082 to confirm current hours.”

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The omicron surge is currently peaking at 187.8 cases per 100,000 people. This spike in cases is having a significant effect on hospitals, as Dr. Do-Reynoso explained they are approaching the “red zone” for hospital bed use. The “red zone” means there are less than 35% of hospital beds available. Case rates are also spiking particularly amongst unvaccinated individuals, according to the Public Health Department. “Case rates among unvaccinated individuals increased around 301%,” Dr. Do-Reynoso told the Board. “In our community, people who are unvaccinated are about 2.7 times more likely to get COVID-19 than vaccinated individuals.” In response to Supervisor Lavagnino’s request for good news, Dr. Do-Reynoso shared some positive strategies that the Public Health Department is implementing. “The fact that we were able to order 80,000 at-home antigen tests on a weekly basis to flood our community is a good strategy,” Dr. Do-Reynoso told the Board. “The fact that we are expanding our COVID testing sites is another piece of good news.” Dr. Do-Reynoso and Dr. Ansorg explained how the omicron variant interrupted conversations to move from pandemic to endemic.

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A 24-year-old Carpinteria resident was arrested and accused of accessory to murder and criminal street terrorism regarding her involvement in the Liberty Street Murders that occurred one year ago. After Santa Barbara Police Detectives conducted a followup investigation, Jasmine Ochoa, the girlfriend of arrestee and suspected shooter Angel Varela, was determined to have aided, assisted and harbored Mr. Varela after the murders occurred. Ms. Ochao was arrested by detectives without incident around 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 7 in Carpinteria. Ms. Ochoa was booked at the Santa Barbara County Jail. She is being held on no bail. This arrest is following the homicides of Angel Castillo and Omar Montiel-Hernandez, as well at the attempted murders of three additional victims. In April 2021, Santa Barbara Police Detectives arrested Fernando Gutierrez, Angel Varela, Oscar Trujillo-Gutierrez and Emilio Perez for involvement in the homicides. Mr. Gutierrez is believed to have a gang association involved in the homicides. The Santa Barbara Police Department has made additional arrests in this case and are actively investigating leads. The department will provide more information if it becomes available.

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SB Channelkeeper, Heal the Ocean work to protect creeks By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and Heal the Ocean are working together to protect local creeks from storms bringing harmful contaminants related to the Alisal Fire. The fire burned nearly 17,000 acres on the Gaviota Coast and caused the loss of 13 structures. Many of the buildings were located near Refugio Creek. According to a news release, sediment, ash and toxic materials, such as asbestos, heavy metals and dioxin from burned sites, can flow into local creeks. That can impair water quality, damage habitats and increase the risk of pollutant exposure for wildlife. “Installing temporary stormwater management measures to prevent pollutants from being carried to the creek, the local water supply, and the ocean has been critical,” according to the news release. In early November, local community groups discussed how to help property owners with cleanup of burned structures. Conversations on the topic resulted in the Alisal Fire Assistance Project, a community effort composed of five organizations and spearheaded by the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade. Partners worked to assess the burned sites for pollution risk and developed a plan to help mitigate contaminated stormwater runoff. Channelkeeper also got guidance from the Russian Riverkeeper, which played a leading role in protecting Sonoma County watersheds after the Walbridge and Glass fires in 2020. In an early step in the project’s plan, Channelkeeper and Heal the Ocean worked to protect areas in the Refugio Creek watershed from fire-related contaminants by installing stormwater control measures around burned structures before winter rains came. The Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade reached out to property owners to secure their approval. Then, over three days, Channelkeeper’s six-person staff dug

Sediment, ash and toxic materials, such as asbestos, heavy metals and dioxin from burned sites, can flow into local creeks. That can impair water quality, damage habitats and increase the risk of pollutant exposure for wildlife. trenches and worked to install 45 straw wattles, long tubes of compressed straw, at 10 locations to contain fire-related pollutants. “Working closely with other community groups to protect local creeks and assist affected property owners helped hasten the immediate response needed before the recent rainstorms,” said Ted Morton, Channelkeeper’s executive director. “Without the cooperation, we would not have been able to reach as many sites.” ”Heal the Ocean raises funds for issues exactly like this,” said Hillary Hauser, executive director of Heal the Ocean. “To keep these pollutants from getting into the watershed – and ocean – is crucial, and there is not a question about helping. We’re grateful for Channelkeeper doing all the heavy lifting.” Other partners collaborating on the Alisal Fire Assistance Project include the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade, Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council and the Community Environmental Council. For more information, go to sbbucketbrigade.org/ afap. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Gov. Newsom’s health care plan covers undocumented immigrants, low-income residents By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

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(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan to expand MediCal coverage to many income-eligible residents regardless of immigration status on Monday as part of his 2022-2023 budget proposal. The plan, which Gov. Newsom hopes to see implemented in January 2024, would expand Medi-Cal eligibility to all incomeeligible adults between 26 and 49 years old regardless of immigration status. The proposal would also close a gap in health-care coverage for undocumented immigrants, who the state already covers up to age 26 and after age 50. The program lies within Gov. Newsom’s $286.4 billion budget proposal, announced

on Monday, including a surplus of $45.7 billion. Currently, Medi-Cal is available to certain individuals based on income status, everyone 65 and older, those under 21 and individuals who are disabled, according to the Department of Health Care Services. According to the governor’s proposal, the new proposal to expand Medi-Cal would cost the state about $819.3 million in the 2023-2024 budget year and an estimated $2.7 billion annually at implementation. “California is poised to be – if this proposal is supported – the first state in the country to achieve universal access to health coverage,” the governor said Monday. “That means full-scope Medi-Cal, including long-term care, IHSS (In Home Supportive Services) and behavioral health to all low-income Californians, regardless of

immigration status.” To be eligible for Medi-Cal in 2024, Californians aged 26 and older must meet the same eligibility standards, 138% of the poverty level. For an individual Californian, that equates to annual earnings of $17,609. The future of the proposal hinges on the approval of the state Legislature, which is tasked with revising Gov. Newsom’s proposed budget. The governor will then unveil a revised budget in May, which he acknowledged on Monday could end up looking “very different.” In addition to a plan to expand MediCal, Gov. Newsom unveiled additional investments to address what he called the “state’s greatest existential threats” on Monday, announcing proposed spending to address the climate crisis, COVID-19, homelessness and public safety.

The governor unveiled $22 billion in climate spending on Monday, including $1.2 billion to address forest and wildfire management and a $6 billion package to address drought impacts. The proposal also includes $2.7 billion in emergency funding to address COVID19 by ramping up vaccination efforts and increasing statewide testing. On top of a $12 billion investment to address homelessness last year, the governor announced an additional $2 billion in proposed spending to expand mental health housing services and address encampments. Additionally, the governor asks the legislature to allocate millions to bolster law enforcement efforts, including $255 million in grants for local law enforcement and a new “Smash and Grab Enforcement Unit.”

Fight over elections, voter fraud reaches climax in Washington By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – A fight over voting legislation has reached a climax in Washington, D.C., where Democratic leadership is making passage of laws to federalize elections their top priority by even threatening to “nuke” the filibuster to make it

happen. After questions over voting security in the last presidential election, Republican-led state legislatures shored up voting laws in their respective states. Democrats have now begun aggressively pushing the federal effort to reverse many of these state-based protections against the potential for fraud, led by

President Joe Biden. Democratic Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer gave lawmakers Martin Luther King Day as a deadline to get onboard with the effort, but Republicans, and even some Democrats, expressed reservations. The federal fight comes after months of state-level battles on the issue around the nation. Democratic state lawmakers

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in Texas sparked headlines last summer for fleeing the state during debate over an election integrity law there. They traveled to Washington, D.C. in an attempt to prevent Republicans from having the quorum needed to pass the legislation. The Democrats eventually returned and the measure passed. Like many other bills around the country, the Texas law standardized voting procedures across counties and created extra measures and penalties to prevent voter fraud. Last year, Georgia passed a similar bill. Georgia has been under particular scrutiny after the red-leaning state went for Pres. Biden and then two Democratic U.S. senators. Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that, among other things, prohibits sending unsolicited absentee ballot applications, secures drop-off locations and puts in place voter ID requirements for absentee ballots. That law has faced a flurry of legal challenges, including from the Biden administration. “This lawsuit is born out of the lies and misinformation the Biden administration has pushed against Georgia’s Election Integrity Act from the start,” Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said after the administration’s lawsuit. “Joe Biden, Stacey Abrams, and their allies tried to force an unconstitutional elections power grab through Congress - and failed. Now, they are weaponizing the U.S. Department of Justice to carry out their far-left agenda that undermines election integrity and empowers federal government overreach in our democracy.” These and other Republican efforts to improve election integrity have drawn strong pushback from Democrats at the state and federal level. In response, Democrats are pushing new voting legislation that would give the federal government

Fed Chair Powell: Inflation poses ‘severe’ threat to U.S. job market By DAN MCCALEB THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told the U.S. Senate Banking Committee Tuesday that elevated inflation poses a “severe” threat to U.S. jobs and economic recovery. He also said the Fed will raise rates higher than initially planned if needed to slow rising prices . “If we have to raise interest rates more over time, we will,” Mr. Powell said. “High inflation is a severe threat to the achievement of maximum employment.” Americans have been paying much more

for groceries, gasoline and other consumer products over the past several months as production, distribution and other costs have risen. Producer Price Index data released in December showed final demand – the price index on goods and services for producers – rose 0.8% in November alone with a 9.6% spike in the past year. That is the largest increase since the federal government began keeping track of these numbers in 2010. At the same time, the Consumer Price Index, a major marker of inflation, has risen at the fastest rate in nearly 40 years. The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released data in December showing

a 6.8% increase in prices in the previous 12 months. Mr. Powell said Tuesday that rising demand on consumers combined with the supply chain crisis are both contributing to increased inflation. “We can affect the demand side, we can’t affect the supply side. But this really is a combination of the two,” Mr. Powell told committee members. President Joe Biden in November nominated Mr. Powell to serve a second term leading the central bank. The Senate must reconfirm him. an McCaleb is the executive editor of The D Center Square.

sweeping power over state elections and likely lead to overturning many election integrity laws in states around the country. “History has never been kind to those who have sided with voter suppression over voting rights,” Pres. Biden said in a statement Tuesday. “And it will not be kind to those who fail to defend the right to vote. Congress must debate and vote on the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also has been outspoken against Democrats’ threats to change the filibuster, reportedly saying he would force Democrats to vote on a series of controversial bills, such as blocking vaccine mandates, that none will be eager to take up

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Bonnie Jean Wasilko-Bonillo died on November 20,2021. Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara where she attended San Marcos High School. She was an amazing softball player and surfer in her younger years. Her modellike looks did not go unnoticed to her best friend and high school sweetheart, Christian Bonillo. They quickly married ULJKW RXW RI KLJK VFKRRO +HU ÀUVW FKLOG GDXJKWHU %LDQFD Blu was born not long after. A few years later, her son Christian Skyler was born. Bonnie and Christian lived on Nopal Street for over 40 years. Together, the two of them built the biggest house on the block with their bare hands. Bonnie knew and loved everyone in the neighborhood. She enjoyed waving to passers-by from her front porch. But, if you ever drove down Nopal a mile or two over the limit, you would have surely heard her famous, “Slow down!” Her heart saw no prejudice, from the homeless woman that she saved all of her cans IRU WR WKH SROLFH RIÀFHU WKDW ZRXOG MXVW VWRS E\ WR VD\ ´+L µ 6KH ZRUNHG IRU \HDUV taking care of handicapped adults in Santa Barbara. Bonnie loved friends, life, country music, and mostly her family. For years she would host Christmas, where friends and family would come to gather to open presents and of course listen to the Beatles. Her sense of humor and quick wit was legendary. She had the unique ability to make everyone in the room laugh with her edgy jokes. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Bianca Bonillo-Polan; her son, Christian “Sky” Bonillo and his wife, Melissa; her best friend and brother, Michael Wasilko of Santa Barbara; her sister, Wendy Wasilko of Twin Oaks; her sister, Sonya Freeman of Las Vegas; her grandchildren, Tahlia, Priscilla, Tyler, Aciano and Trevor; her nieces, Shilo and Dezirae; her nephews, Brody and Joel; her greatnephews, Nicco and Giani; her very dear “best pal,” Edward Fish, who we are so grateful for the friendship and love that he gave to our Bonnie; and her best friend since childhood, Mary Timmons. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, John and Darleen Wasilko, her sister Vickie Wasilko and her beloved Boxer, Butter. Bonnie was a friend to any and all no matter who they were or where they came from. She was the best protector to all people and animals. She is now an angel where she will continue to protect all whom she loves. This past 7KDQNVJLYLQJ EURXJKW KHU HQWLUH IDPLO\ WRJHWKHU IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH LQ \HDUV ZKHUH we celebrated our beautiful mom, sister, grandma, aunt and friend. We would like to extend the invitation to a celebration of her life in the summer of 2022. We will post VSHFLÀFV RQFH D VHW GD\ DQG WLPH KDV EHHQ FRQÀUPHG

CARSWELL, James “Lex” Alexander

James “Lex” Alexander Carswell slipped peacefully from this earth into the arms of His Savior on December 22, 2021. James was 65 years old. He was the loving husband of Sherry Carswell, devoted father to Jamie (Ronald) Boyes, Jake (Chrissy) Carswell, and Joshua (Cheri) Carswell. James had his favorite people though, which included, Mason, Brooklyn, Gunner, Reegan, Talon, Lexa, Harli, Hailey and Loch. For more on James’ amazing life, please visit www. dignitymemorial.com/obituaries. ,Q OLHX RI ÁRZHUV GRQDWLRQV PD\ EH PDGH WR ZZZ ÀQGLQJWKHÀQLVK FRP RU WR 3URYLGHQFH Hospice of Snohomish County.

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during an election year. “Less than four years ago, the senior Senator from Illinois said nuking the legislative filibuster ‘would be the end of the Senate as it was originally devised and created going back to our Founding Fathers,’” Sen. McConnell, R-Ky., said of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. “Now he wants the Senate to end on his watch.” Democrats have heavily attacked the state bills, even accusing them of racism. They have also pushed their own legislation in places like New York City, where noncitizens have been given the right to vote. Supporters of Republican efforts, though, argue that the bills address voter fraud and that federal elections takeover would violate states’ sovereignty.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 93,420 acre-ft. Elevation 712.27 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 5.1 acre-ft. Inflow 42.4 acre-ft. State inflow 13.2 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +18 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks scheduled for Monday through Jan. 31

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Leonardo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in Solvang is among the participants in Santa Ynez Valley Restaurants Week.

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anta Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks is returning for its 12th consecutive year from Monday through Jan. 31, bringing with it a variety of special prix fixe prices that showcase the region’s culinary bounty — and the perfect Santa Ynez Valley wines to pair with it. As in years past, participating eateries will feature curated, chef-driven three-course prix fixe menus at prices of $30, $40 or $50 plus tax and gratuity. Many area wineries and tasting rooms will also participate at various levels and prices, including offering two-for-one tastings, special tasting flights and discounts on bottle purchases. “After the events of the last two years, we’re all looking for meaningful ways to reunite or reconnect with family, friends and loved ones,” said Shelby Sim, president and CEO of Visit the Santa Ynez Valley. “Food and wine make the perfect centerpiece around which to celebrate, and Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant

Weeks features the best of both in a wonderful setting that numerous media outlets have recently hailed as a must-visit in 2022. “As Julia Child, who was no stranger to the Santa Ynez Valley, once said, ‘To be a good cook, you have to have a love of the good, a love of hard work and a love of creating.’ These qualities and more will be on full display from participating Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks restaurants, chefs, wineries and winemakers,” he added. Among the restaurants will be:

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Hitching Post II Restaurant, 406 E. State Route 246, 805-688-0676. Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 555 McMurray Road, 805-688-1000. The Tavern at Zaca Creek, 1297 Jonata Park Road, 805-688-2412.

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Bell’s, 406 Bell St. Full of Life Foods, 225 Bell St., 805-344-

A variety of dishes are offered at The Maker’s Son and Plenty on Bell, both in Los Alamos; and Los Olivos Wine Merchant Café. They’re participants in Santa Ynez Valley Restaurants Week.

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Continued from Page B1 4400. The Maker’s Son, 346 Bell St., 805-344-1926. Norman at the Skyview Los Alamos, 9150 US-101, 805-3440080. Pico, 458 Bell St., 805-344-1122. Plenty on Bell, 508 Bell St., 805344-3020.

here is an old saying that the definition of insanity is repeating the same action over and over but expecting a different result. The only way to get a new result — and to get out of your depression — is to find a different way of doing things. Here are a few suggestions: • Simplify your life by reducing the emotional challenges you create and face in your relationships. If you really want to change things between the two of you, work at finding a way to reduce your resentments. Bottom line is you want your partner to have your back. • Whether your day will be a good one or not is a choice we make before getting out of bed. So first thing in the morning, make the decision to have a good day. If things start to go south, remember that tomorrow is another opportunity. • If you feel that your family is dysfunctional, first understand that all families have their own personal set of dysfunctions. Yours are just different. All the studies show that sitting

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Bar Le Côte, 2375 Alamo Pintado Ave. Petros Winery & Restaurant, 3360 Foxen Canyon Road, 805680-5417. Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café, 2879 Grand Ave., 805-6887265. Nella Kitchen & Bar, 2860 Grand Ave., 805-686-1359.

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Ellie’s Tap & Vine, 3640 Sagunto St., 916-390-3595. The Lucky Hen Larder, 1095 Meadowvale Road., 805-691-9448. S.Y. Kitchen, 1110 Faraday St., 805-691-9794. Trattoria Grappolo, 3687 Sagunto St., 805-688-6899.

Solvang

Cecco Ristorante, 475 1st St., No. 9, 805-688-8880. First & Oak at the Mirabelle Inn, 409 1st St., 805-688-1703. Leonardo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, 632 Alamo Pintado Road., 805-686-0846. Mad & Vin at The Landsby, 1576 Mission Drive, 805-688-3121. Ramen Kotori, 1618 Copenhagen Drive, 805-691-9672. River Grill at The Alisal, 150 Alisal Road, 805-688-7784. Sear Steakhouse, 478 4th Place, 805-245-9564. Succulent Café, 1557 Mission Drive, 805-691-9444.

Participating wineries will include: Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. State Route 246, 805-686-1208. Hitching Post Wines, 420 E. State Route 246, 805-688-0676.

Los Olivos

Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estates, 2963 Grand Ave., 805-3186640. Refugio Ranch Vineyards, 2990 Grand Ave., 805-697-5289.

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Restaurants include Pico in Los Alamos.

Road., #9302, 805-693-8864 Roblar, 3010 Roblar Ave., 805686-2603

Buellton

Gainey Vineyard, 3950 E. State Route 246, 805-688-0558. Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio

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Alma Rosa Winery, 1623 Mission Drive, 805-691-9395. Buttonwood Farm Winery, 1500 Alamo Pintado Road, 805-6883032. Crawford Family Wines, 1661 Mission Drive, 805-698-3889. Dana V. Wines, 1588 Mission Drive, Suite B, 805-688-3488. Luna Hart Wines, Ballard Canyon, 610-880-6412. Piazza Family Wines, Ballard Canyon. Royal Oaks Winery, 1687 Mission Drive, 805-693-1740.

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Ampelos Cellars, 312 N. 9th St., Lompoc, 805-736-9957. Foxen Vineyard & Winery, 7600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria, 805-937-4251. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI For the latest updates on Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks, including participating restaurants and menus, visit www.dinesyv.com or follow Visit the Santa Ynez Valley on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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athletes enhance their performance and to help cancer patients survive their disease. If it can benefit them, it can do the same for you. • If you find yourself dwelling on all your problems, try offering your assistance to someone else who needs it. I know it seems counterintuitive, but by doing something for somebody else, your mind will relax, open up, and allow you to gain clarity about your own issues. It will also make you feel better about yourself. If you are unhappy with the way things are going, take it as a sign that you need to follow another path or fix the one you are on. I am not suggesting that you leave your relationship or quit your job, but clearly you can alter the way you do things. It all starts with you making the decision to try. Any of these tools will help lessen your depression, try at least one a week. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is an award-winning therapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of seven books, and a blogger for PsychologyToday.com with nearly 27 million readers. Reach him at barton@bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Sundays and Wednesdays in the News-Press.

Life Line provides affordable health screenings SANTA BARBARA — Life Line Screening will help residents in and around Santa Barbara learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions. The Santa Barbara Women’s Club will host affordable screenings Feb. 22 at 670 Mission Canyon Road in Santa Barbara.

Screening checks can include the following: HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, diabetes risk, bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis and kidney and thyroid function. Screenings also look at the level of plaque buildup in arteries, which is related to the risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke and influences overall

vascular health. Package pricing starts at $149, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Registration is required. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit www. lifelinescreening.com. — Katherine Zehnder

PET of the WEEK Trooper Trooper wants to be your new best friend. The 5-year-old bulldog/boxer mix is awaiting adoption at Santa Barbara Humane, where he’s famous for having a lot of love to give. Trooper is also known for being an active and silly fellow who enjoys going for long walks, playing in the grass and snoozing

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down to a family dinner is a great way to make everyone in the household more cooperative. Sharing a meal regularly will increase the likelihood of your kids doing well in school and greatly reduce the likelihood of their using drugs or falling in with the wrong crowd. • Find a selfimprovement path. This can be taking a class, doing individual work with someone you respect, reading books, or even joining a self-help group. Various programs abound. If you Google support groups in your area, I am sure you will find many. Truth is that it’s hard to make significant changes all by yourself, and if you can get some emotional support from those on a similar path, you will be able to redirect your life and feel some happiness. • Make the internal decision that you want things to be different, hold the picture of what that difference is in your mind’s eye, and see it in your head a few times a day. The practice of visualization has been around for decades, and it is used to help professional

in a sunny spot. And he likes getting attention. Santa Barbara Humane said Trooper, who’s energetic, would be happiest in a home with experienced dog owners who could work him on training. You can see Trooper’s profile at www.sbhumane.org. To adopt him, email adopt@sbhumane.org or call 805-964-4777 to make an adoption appointment. — Dave Mason

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Local animal shelters and their nonprofit partners are looking for homes for pets. For more information, go to these websites: • Animal Services-Lompoc, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. • Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Goleta, asapcats.org. ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org. BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Companion Animal Placement

Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook.com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal Services-Lompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare. org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.) • Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb.org/ phd/animal/home.sbc. • Santa Barbara Humane (with

campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org. • Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org. • Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter. org. — Dave Mason

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LOMPOC — Lompoc Parks and Recreation is training students to become American Red Crosscertified lifeguards. The Lompoc Aquatic Center’s Lifeguard Training Course will offer classroom activities, online learning and hands-on practice. Topics will range from accident prevention to lifeguarding techniques, emergency systems, water rescue skills, basic life support (CPR/AED) and first aid.

Those who complete the class will receive American Red Cross certification in lifeguarding, CPR and first aid. Training will take place at the Lompoc Aquatic Center, 207 W. College Ave., Lompoc. Instruction, which is for ages 15 and older, is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 12, 13 and 19. Cost is $200. The fee will be refunded for Lompoc Valley

residents/participants who are hired at the Lompoc Aquatic Center within 30 days after completing the course, according to a news release. Registration is required. To register, call the Lompoc Recreation Division at 805- 875-8100 or go to apm. activecommunities.com/ lompocrecreation. The deadline to register is Feb. 7. — Dave Mason

Training planned for swimming teachers LOMPOC — Lompoc Parks and Recreation is again holding free instruction for swimming teachers at the Lompoc Aquatic Center. Training will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 29 and 4 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the center, 207 W. College Ave., Lompoc. The training is designed to prepare candidates to teach courses in the Lompoc Aquatic

Center Swim Lessons Program. Graduates of the training can apply for jobs as swimming teachers at the Lompoc center. But no nationally-recognized certification will be given, and the training is not transferable to other aquatic facilities, according to a news release. Participants will receive an overview of the Lompoc Aquatic Center swim lessons program,

will be instructed in stroke techniques and will be given practice-teaching assignments. Participants will also get to shadow an instructor during swim classes. To register, call the center at 805-875-8100 or go to apm. activecommunities.com/ lompocrecreation. — Dave Mason

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ARIES — Memories from the distant past, perhaps as far back as early childhood, could keep popping into your conscious mind today, Aries. You may feel really silly, crying over a fairy tale your grandmother read to you when you were five years old, but as embarrassing as this can be, it’s actually a positive form of release. TAURUS — An object that you treasure, perhaps a family heirloom, could be missing, Taurus. Don’t panic. It’s probably somewhere in the house, although it may have slipped behind something or had a pile of other stuff put on top of it. At any rate, it’s among other objects. Searching too much, however, could make it more elusive than it should be. GEMINI — Today you might play detective, Gemini. Something or someone, perhaps a pet, has gone missing in your neighborhood and you’ll be out there leading the charge. The object of your search could prove elusive, but will probably turn up none the worse for wear. The only caution: when searching, don’t look too far afield. CANCER — Worries about money that plague you today could well be misplaced, Cancer. To all appearances, the financial road might temporarily get a little rough, but probably all is not as dire as it seems. Let go of your panic for a moment and sit down and actually go over your figures. You’ll probably find that some careful budgeting and a little belt tightening are all that are needed to get you through. LEO — Rational thought gets muddled today as everything seems to be happening to you at once, Leo. Everyone wants your advice, lots of people need favors, and those in authority have new tasks for you. Stay calm and don’t react by getting short with people. Play triage officer and help those in the most need first. Warn the others you might not get to them. VIRGO — A strange communication could come from a person who doesn’t leave a name and whose voice you don’t recognize, Virgo. It might, however, sound important and therefore could bother you throughout the afternoon. How can you return a call when you don’t know who the person is? Don’t make yourself crazy. This isn’t worth agonizing over. If it’s important, the person will call back.

LIBRA — This is not the day to do in-depth research of any kind, Libra, whether it’s an intellectual subject or how to put together a new computer system. Your mind is not as focused as it usually is, and it might temporarily be difficult for you to grasp new concepts that you’ve never encountered before. This is no reflection on your intelligence, just one of those vague days we all have. SCORPIO — A friend you’ve known for years might suddenly shock you by saying some unkind things that you would never have expected of him or her, Scorpio. If they’re said about you, you might be very upset because it isn’t fair or justified! Sometimes it’s hard to forgive these things, but make the effort. Your friend is going through some rough times that you may not know about. Try to put yourself in the other’s shoes. SAGITTARIUS — Have you just recently reached a cherished goal, Sagittarius? If so, you might temporarily be confused as to what you’re going to pursue in the future. You may be toying with a number of options but not be sure which one is right for you. Perhaps it’s none of them. Maybe your perfect goal is still over the horizon. CAPRICORN — You might be introduced to a new colleague, Capricorn. Don’t be surprised if this person makes your flesh crawl. This could be a warning signal or it could simply mean that this person is absolutely terrified and therefore acting defensive. Don’t jump to any conclusions about this person until you get to know him or her better. AQUARIUS — Perhaps it’s best if you stay away from your current love partner today, Aquarius. Your friend is having some very draining hassles with family and on the job and won’t be in the best of moods. If the two of you get together, you might find your partner in a surly and uncommunicative mood, and you might be the recipient of some unkind words. PISCES — Today you might want to concentrate on one of your private projects for which you have a lot of passion, Pisces. If one of your family members keeps you from working on this project, explain just how important this is for you. Usually you work very hard, so you deserve to do whatever you want to do in your off time. Just try to be tactful!

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Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) #22-04 On January 19, 2022, the Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide Child Welfare Services Transitional Housing Placement (THP)-Plus Program for Emancipated Foster/Probation Youth. Provide safe, affordable housing and comprehensive supportive services for up to 24 months to help former foster youth make a successful transition from out-of-home placement to independent living. With that purpose, the Department of Social Services is soliciting interest from service providers having experience working with this population who can successfully implement the Child Welfare Services Transitional Housing Program-Plus for Emancipated Foster or Probation Youth. The contract term will be July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025. A virtual proposal workshop will be on February 2, 2022 at 10AM. Proposals must be submitted by 10AM on March 2, 2022. For information or to RSVP for the workshop, please contact Tricia Beebe, Contracts Coordinator, at (805) 346-8362 or T.Beebe@sbcsocialserv.org. You can request an RFP packet or obtain the packet on the RFP page of DSS’ website at http://cosb. countyofsb.org/social_services/ JAN 12 / 2022 -- 57880

To place a classified ad Call 805- 963-4391 or email: classad@newspress.com APN: 035-400-019 TS No: CA07001244-19-1 TO No: 8759998 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 21, 2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 2, 2022 at 01:00 PM, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on November 26, 2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0074921, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by JEANNE B. BLOMFIELD, TRUSTEE OF THE JEANNE BONITA BLOMFIELD TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2008, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA SECURITY 1 LENDING as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 986 MIRAMONTE DRIVE APT 7, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $487,899.59 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07001244-19-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 702-659-7766, or visit this internet website www.insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07001244-19-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: December 29, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07001244-19-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660 4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Order Number 79312, Pub Dates: 1/5/2022, 1/12/2022, 1/19/2022, SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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(The Center Square) – The prices of energy, crude and gasoline all increased in 2021 from 2020, the U.S. Energy Information Agency reports. Prices increased because of higher demand and a range of other factors. By the end of 2021, commodities on the energy index traded 59% higher than they did on the first trading day last year on the S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index (GSCI), the EIA reports. GSCI is a commodity index that tracks the performance of global commodities markets. It’s a weighted average that’s updated every year. In 2021, the energy index comprised 54% of the GSCI, with the two crude oil benchmarks, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent, accounting for approximately 70% of the energy index. WTI crude oil accounts for the largest share of the overall GSCI of more than 21%. Most GSCI commodity indexes increased by roughly 20%, with only the precious metals index declining in 2021. On a percentage basis last year, the energy index increased by more than double than the industrial metals index did. The only GSCI commodity that increased more than the energy index was coffee. Prices for petroleum products RBOB and ULSC increased the most in 2021, trading higher by 67% and 64%, respectively, compared to 2020. RBOB is a reformulated grade of gasoline that’s used as the benchmark for gasoline trading; ULSD is ultralow sulfur diesel that’s used as a benchmark for heating oil trading. Prices for crude oils on the WTI and Brent increased slightly less, by 62% and 55%, respectively, in 2021. Several factors contributed to the higher energy commodity prices last year, the EIA notes, including weather disruptions such as the February freeze in Texas and Hurricane Ida, which greatly impacted production in the Gulf. Other factors included increased demand for gasoline and diesel and an ongoing demand for crude oil and natural gas that’s greater than the rate of production. Crude oil prices increased in 2021 with the spot price of Brent crude trading at $50 a barrel at the beginning of the year, increasing to $86 a barrel by late October. The 2021 Brent annual average of $71 a barrel was the highest it had been in the past three years. The

WTI’s average was $3 a barrel less than Brent’s in 2021. According to EIA’s December 2021 Short-Term Energy Outlook estimates, U.S. crude oil production in 2021 decreased by 0.1 million barrels a day from 2020 and by 1.1 million barrels a day from 2019. The EIA also estimated that petroleum inventories decreased by 469 million barrels globally in 2021, “likely the largest annual inventory withdrawal since 2007.” Rising crude oil prices and increased gasoline demand also contributed to the highest national average price for retail gasoline since 2014. The national average increased to $3.01 a gallon in 2021, with retail gasoline increasing by more than a dollar a gallon over the course of the year. At the beginning of 2021, the national average retail gasoline price was $2.25 a gallon. It then passed the $3 a gallon mark on May 17 after disruptions to the Colonial Pipeline. Gas prices continued to increase throughout 2021, with the average price peaking at $3.41 a gallon Nov. 8. The average retail price was $3.28 a gallon by the end of the year, over a dollar more than it was at the start of the year, EIA reports. The lowest average of $2.67 a gallon was in the Gulf Coast states, with Texas reporting some of the lowest gas prices all year. The highest average of $3.70 a gallon was on the West Coast, with California reporting some of the highest gas prices. From Jan. 4 to Dec. 27, 2021, retail gasoline prices increased by 88 cents a gallon in the Midwest, $1.20 a gallon in the Rocky Mountains, and $1.32 a gallon on the West Coast, the EIA reports. The spike in prices in the Rocky Mountains and West Coast resulted from refinery closures in those regions, which led to reduced output of gasoline and lower gasoline inventories, the EIA notes. Less production was compounded by the fact that demand increased due to more visitors traveling to national parks, also putting a strain on already lower gasoline inventories, causing prices for delivery and prices at the pump to go up. One major contributor to high retail gasoline prices last year was high crude oil prices, the EIA points out. The average crude oil price for 2021 was the highest it has been since 2018, due to reduced U.S. refinery capacity, and low gasoline inventories that couldn’t keep up with demand.

COVID speculation swirls around Washington State Board of Health meeting By TED O’NEIL THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Board of Health was forced to issue a press release to clarify two items on its agenda as it holds its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday. Speculation has included claims that the board would vote in favor of both mandatory detainment for people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 and mandatory vaccinations for school children. “Due to the large volume of questions we are receiving from interested folks, we want to clarify some misinformation that has circulated online regarding two topics on the agenda,” the release said. On his KXL-FM101 radio show recently, host Lars Larson said the board was “planning to add COVID to the list of diseases for which it has authority to order law enforcement to forcibly detain and quarantine people.” In its release, the board explains that the agenda item in question is in response to House Bill 1551, which was passed last year, so that its rules will be in line with state law. The bill outlines what steps can be taken — including confinement — against a person who knowingly has a sexually transmitted disease and continues to engage in activities that could

spread it to others. Doing so is a gross misdemeanor under state law. Such confinement, which has to be approved by a judge, is the last step of several that a public health officer can take if a person refuses a medical examination and ignores cease and desist orders. The board said the agenda item “does not include changes to isolation or quarantine policies nor does it suggest law enforcement be used to enforce any vaccination requirements.” Also on the agenda is an update from the board’s Technical Advisory Group, which has been studying whether or not to add COVID-19 to the list of vaccinations that are required for students. “The board will not take action on this agenda item at the meeting,” according to the release. The release also said that if the board adds COVID-19 to the list of required vaccinations, the same medical, religious, philosophical and personal exemptions currently available for immunizations would apply. Since the pandemic began in March of 2020, Washington has reported 982,000 cases and 10,087 deaths. There are currently 1,773 people in the state hospitalized with coronavirus, more than double from two weeks ago, with 152 of them on ventilators.