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Boat maintenance is underway in boatyards

By ANNELISE HANSHAW

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Harbor MarineWorks employees are busy as they repair boats, out of commission for the winter, for warmer seasons. The boatyard, at 122 Harbor Way in Santa Barbara, is the only haul-out service in Santa Barbara County.

Some projects are small tuneups, but Edward Hess-Ray was working on an extensive job Tuesday. He was in the engine room of a large vessel that he’s been fixing for eight months. The project involved him removing two large engines, replacing one part and reinstalling everything.

Other workers were polishing the boats and cleaning every crevice while standing atop scaffolding.

Erick Parsons, owner of Santa Barbara Marine Services, works throughout the county’s coast.

He specializes in engine repairs and often works with Harbor MarineWorks.

Because of his attention to detail, he occasionally travels to other countries to repair engines.

There are more than 1,100 slips in Santa Barbara’s harbor, and most are filled year-round thanks to Santa Barbara’s mild winters.

But the Santa Barbara Waterfront Department still has a few tips for boat owners during the winter. The Waterfront Department must have updated emergency contacts in case a problem occurs.

Owners should monitor the weather and check on their boats before each storm or send someone trustworthy to ensure it’s safe.

It’s a great time to check the dock for wear and tear as well as take any kayaks or other items home to store in the garage.

Hatches, ports and windows should be water tight, and all sails and equipment should be secure.

Owners can also check the bilge pump to ensure it is working properly.

A dehumidifier can help absorb excess moisture and when weather is nice, owners are encouraged to open the boat to let air circulate.

And if anything looks worrisome, the boatyard has qualified repair specialists.

The Santa Barbara City Council received a presentation from staff Tuesday night on implementing enhancements to state building codes (reach codes) or other regulatory means to establish allelectric requirements for new construction.

The presentation included the benefits of all-electric construction, and utilities and studies supporting it.

“The upfront costs are benefiting us 10 to 20 years down the road, and that’s the tough thing to get past for most people,” Council member Mike Jordan said. “It’s a benefit for my children — it’s not really a benefit for me.”

Council member Meagan Harmon said that because a requirement of the reach code is to be a “just transition,” the city must “make sure everyone is brought along with us,

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Edward Hess-Ray works in the engine room of a large boat, continuing a job he has been working on for eight months at Harbor MarineWorks, 122 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara.

Erick Parsons, owner of Santa Barbara Marine Services, works in the living quarters of a boat.

While in the boatyard, ships can get a nice polish and a detail clean.

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The Southern California regional stay-at-home order is expected to remain in place for at least the next few weeks as Santa Barbara County continues to see a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases.

During Tuesday’s meeting of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, Dr. Van DoReynoso, director of the county Public Health Department, shared that the county has an adjusted case rate of 64 per 100,000. Dr. Do-Reynoso said that health officials anticipate that cases will continue to rise through the end of the month due to holiday travel and gatherings.

Four weeks ago, the county had an adjusted ICU capacity of 38.4%. That figure dropped below 15% on Christmas Eve, and as of Jan. 5 capacity was at 0%. As of Monday, the county’s ICU capacity was around 11%.

The current ICU capacity projections do not meet the 15% minimum that would allow the stay-at-home order to be lifted, Dr. Do-Reynoso said.

Although the county’s adjusted capacity was at 0%, that does not mean that all beds are filled, she explained. Hospitals have surge capacity built in and can reassign staff or bring in outside resources in order to provide the critical care that is needed.

Dr. Do-Reynoso also shared information on the county’s current testing capacity.

The current county testing sites operated by the state include: the Santa Maria Fairpark, with a testing capacity of 165 tests per day and appointment access of one to two weeks; Buellton, 165 tests per day, appointment access of one to two weeks; Goleta

Community Center, 165 tests per day, appointment access of one to two weeks; and the mobile testing unit at the CenCal parking lot, 528 tests per day, with appointment access the same day or week.

The testing sites operated by the health department include one in Santa Maria, offering 75 tests per day with appointment access the same day or week, and a testing site in Isla Vista, offering 75 tests per day with appointments by walk-in only.

In total, the county is conducting 1,173 tests per day, Dr. Do-Reynoso said.

In terms of the COVID-19 vaccines, the county is on track to complete the Phase 1A vaccinations, including hospital workers and emergency medical services workers, in the near future, and will soon expand to vaccinate those who are 75 or older as soon as early February.

Newly sworn in Board Chair and 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson posed several questions from his constituents, including whether the COVID-19 vaccines will be mandatory.

Dr. Do-Reynoso explained that because the vaccines are under emergency use authorization, it is not mandatory.

“I anticipate that once it has full FDA approval, so we’re talking about in two years, that may be a different conversation and it will be left up to the employer, as it is now,” she said.

Mr. Nelson also asked if the stay-at-home orders may have “backfired” or caused “unintended consequences,” in that the orders send people into their homes to gather.

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“Whatever we can do to help our workers transition with us is really a priority for me and my neighbors as well,” she said.

Alelia Parenteau, the city’s Energy and Climate Manager, gave the presentation on the energy reach code, and shared that in comparison to the 40 other jurisdictions in California that have moved in the direction of banning natural gas, Santa Barbara’s proposal is “probably the most assertive… but not as aggressive as you could go.”

“I so appreciate the acknowledgement that climate change is real and it needs to be addressed,” Council member Kristen Sneddon said.

Council member Eric Friedman expressed some concerns with grid reliability as well.

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The Senate trial could happen after election, and I will not now yield to efforts in President Trump leaves office. the House of Representatives to play political In the House, impeachment gained support games at a time so serious in the life of our from U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, the chamber’s nation,� Vice President Pence wrote.

Vice President Mike Pence announced His letter reached the speaker several hours third-highest ranking Republican. On Tuesday, Tuesday that he won’t invoke the 25th the Wyoming congresswoman said she would before the representatives voted Tuesday Amendment to remove President Donald vote for impeachment. night in favor of the resolution urging the vice Trump from office. “A violent mob attacked the United president to invoke the 25th Amendment. As In light of the vice president’s decision, the States Capitol to obstruct the process of of press time, Democrats and one Republican House’s Democratic majority plans to vote

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Chuck’s and Endless Summer co-owner Steve Hyslop food and beverages.� ounds and picnic areas will remain closed, includ“This order can be rescinded at any time. If local informed the Waterfront Department of his desire to the Fremont campground and White Rock and 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. d Rock picnic areas.

By ANNELISE HANSHAW 64 cases per 100,000 people. we can rescind the order tomorrow. For right now, we ilar to Mr. Petersen’s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER Educators and school employees After receiving the are department’s lease assignment burgers, fries, and shakes will cater to families, young TheSANTA order Thursday to the closures don’t want to extend it out too far.

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March. safety guidelines to protect vang including Chomp, The Coffee House by Chomp, email: jgrega@newspress.com ssCOVID-19 to the many Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Bar- local partners.�

Board members approved a service Superintendent Hilda Maldonado said she the public on Tuesday. s -/2% 4)-% WITH YOUR DOCTOR agreement with Engie Services, USA, for the had offered to have the schools become With a focus on fitness training and s 3%.)/23 WARMLY WELCOMED purchase and construction of solar shade vaccination sites and have the school nurses sports specific drills, as allowed by the structures at 14 school sites.

The board had administer the doses, but the state does not county’s most recent health orders, the previously authorized $297,000 of the project, allow either offer. sports complex will open to the public on and the board authorized the district to pay the Almost 2,100 students are participating in a reservation-only basis. remaining balance of around $305,000. either academic or athletic cohorts on campus, Softball and baseball teams have been It also authorized the district to use $1.2 representing 17% of the student population. restricted from playing games at the million of bond funds to finance the project.

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Montecito resident Bill Benjamin, who celebrated his 95th birthday Nov. 22, has led an interesting life on the East Coast, Paris and Santa Barbara. Before that, he served in the U.S. military in World War II and the Korean War.

No grumpy old man William Benjamin still curious about life at age 95

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lthough he admits there is really nothing he likes about growing old, William Benjamin defies the stereotype of a grumpy old man.

The urbane Montecito resident, who recently celebrated his 95th birthday, relishes his fascinating life because “I’m curious. I like to know things and meet people, find out what they know. I’m inquisitive. It’s a gift. I have made friends all over the world. I love to listen to people.”

Until the recent stay-athome order, Mr. Benjamin also loved to travel throughout the world in search of new gourmet experiences, especially if oysters are on the menu.

“I just got back from a monthlong road trip to Napa Valley. I can eat oysters all the time, and I do,” he told the News-Press. “I covered 2,460 miles in my red Volkswagen bug.”

An avid tennis player until about a year and half ago, Mr. Benjamin currently indulges in one of his favorite pastimes — reading.

“I like mysteries and history.

Autobiographies and biographies are my favorites. I’ve read every presidential biography and autobiography ever written. David McCullough is a favorite,” he said.

The native of Providence,

Ky., who was born Nov. 22, 1925, also enjoys reminiscing about his eventful life during which he has been a successful serial entrepreneur, content publisher and market validation expert, and a decorated military veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War. He also started four content development companies.

“During WWII, I was in the Army and fought against the Germans in France, serving with the 42nd Rainbow Division.

I was 18 years old, and it was a scary experience. There are no atheists in foxholes. At the same time, I was fascinated by the war and being in France. There were so many new experiences,” said Mr. Benjamin, who was awarded the Bronze Star for a successful voluntary mission behind enemy lines in the battle for Strasbourg, France.

“In 2018, I was presented the Strasbourg Medal of Honor by the mayor of Strasbourg in a special military award ceremony,” he said. “It was a day-long celebration that also honored a much-decorated French combat soldier and fellow officer, Gerald de Turckheim, whose battalion fought alongside my unit to free the city of Strasbourg from German occupation.”

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Bill Benjamin likes the Santa Barbara area, which reminds him of southern France.

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Santa Maria Public Library offers Preschool Craft Packs

By GERRY FALL NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Dinosaurs, dogs and doughnuts.

All these words begin with the letter D. And they all can be created with the Preschool Craft Packs presented by the Youth Services staff at the Santa Maria Public Library.

Preschool packs focus on fine motor skills, identifying shapes, colors and textures, and they encourage creative fun and learning at home.

Register by visiting the library’s online events calendar at www. cityofsantamaria.org/library or by calling 805-925-0994.

Following registration, packs may be picked up during sidewalk pick-up service, Saturday through Jan. 22 .

Follow the library on social media for updates on programming, resources, and services. On Facebook, search for Santa Maria Public Library; on Instagram, @santamaria_ publiclibrary.

The Santa Maria Public Library’s main library is open for sidewalk pick-up service. The Orcutt, Guadalupe, Los Alamos and Cuyama Branch Libraries and bookmobile are open for Grab and Go service. Other inperson services are closed due to

COVID-19.

In the meantime, the library offers 24/7 digital resources, including downloadable eBooks, movies, magazines and audiobooks. Online databases and programs, email reference service, veterans’ resources, updates about the library’s operations and more are available at www.cityofsantamaria.org/ library.

Patrons may also apply for a free library card online.

For more information, call the Library’s Youth Services division, 805-925-0994, ext. 8564. email: gfall@newspress.com

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Bill Benjamin loves to read, especially mysteries, historical books, autobiographies and biographies. “I’ve read every presidential biography and autobiography ever written,” he said.

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joined the College Department of the McGraw-Hill Book Company in New York City as a textbook salesperson and editorial scout in the Pacific Northwest.

“I traveled around college campuses in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. I talked to the faculties, who were very interesting people. It was a wonderful job,” he said.

In 1960, Mr. Benjamin returned to New York City and started his own science publishing company, W.A. Benjamin Inc. His business produced some 500 science textbooks, monographs and teaching aids, including the works of 38 Nobel Prize winners in physics, chemistry biology and mathematics.

“I lived in Greenwich Village as a bachelor until I married and had two children,” said Mr. Benjamin, who divorced several years later and in 1971, decided to fulfill a lifelong dream to live in Europe.

“I wanted to learn another language and participate in another political system. I wanted to live in someone else’s skin, experience what an expat goes through — the good and the bad,” he said. “I migrated to Paris because it is so different, so beautiful. The bridges alone captivated my heart. And the cathedrals. I love architecture,

classical architecture. I had complete immersion in European architecture.

“Then there are the women, who are so different from American women. They were a real eye opener for this poor boy from Kentucky.”

Asked about French cuisine.

Mr. Benjamin said, “How many hours do you have? Going to great restaurants is one of the most common things the French do. I met Julia Child in France, saw her in Cambridge, Mass., and again in a restaurant in Santa Barbara after I moved here.”

While in Paris, Mr. Benjamin launched his second company, The Center for Business Information, which provided American business information and research services to European companies.

“I also assisted American CIA operatives in Paris with logistical support for Secretary of State Henry Kissinger’s successful peace treaty negotiations between Vietnam and the U.S. and the installation of a Soviet operations surveillance service in Lisbon, Portugal,” Mr. Benjamin said.

Decidedly homesick for weekend American football, genuine hamburgers and a real milkshake, Mr. Benjamin merged CBI with a French competitor and moved to Boston in 1979, where he started a consulting firm called Business Research

Corp., which provided online product research and design services to the Christian Science Monitor, Atlantic Monthly, Paine Webber and A.C. Nielsen.

Hoping to escape the snowy winters of Boston, Mr. Benjamin moved once again to Santa Barbara in 1983.

“I also wanted to be closer to my kids, Michele and Malcolm, who live in Marin County in northern California. I checked out La Jolla, Carmel, Napa Valley but decided against them because La Jolla had too much traffic, Carmel was foggy and Napa Valley was raining like hell. When I went to lunch at the El Encanto Hotel with my son, I told him it was just like southern France,” he said.

In addition to becoming a fulltime tennis player and annual voyager back to Provence, France, he designed and produced the first online travel guide on a floppy disk called TRAVELDATA, which he sold to Fielding Guides in 1985.

“I was notably competitive as a mid-range tennis player at every stop in my various residences and as a one-time runner-up senior squash champion in Paris, but my real passion is my constant quest for a new and interesting restaurant offering a native cuisine or new dish I have never tasted,” said Mr. Benjamin. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

Mr. Benjamin relishes his fascinating life, which has included travels around the world.

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ina loves to help out at ASAP, where she’s awaiting adoption.

The 1-year-old brown tabby cat follows staff members around the Goleta shelter to help them with their duties. She’s also a handy paperweight in the office and likes to supervise while people are at their computers.

When Nina isn’t working, she enjoys laps, wand toys and napping in the sunshine. She’s also playful and loves attention.

Like many of ASAP’s cats during this difficult time, Nina may move to a foster home but is still available for adoption.

Check out www.asapcats.org for adoptable cats, adoption applications, and to learn more about fostering opportunities.

You can also email ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program) at info@asapcats.org or call ASAP at 805-683-3368.

— Dave Mason

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Shelters seek homes for pets 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 ServicesLompoc.

• 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 Society (with campuses in

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Linda Greco, president and co-founder of the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, brings one of the adoptable dogs with her outside the Santa Maria Animal Center. This photo was taken last year.

Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumanesociety.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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TAURUS — Unfounded worries about money could plague you today, Taurus. Someone close may have given you some incorrect information, perhaps about your financial situation, but more likely regarding trends in the economy that could affect your finances.

Don’t waste time worrying. Check out the facts before driving yourself crazy. You will probably find that you’ve been misinformed.

GEMINI — You don’t worry too much, Gemini, but today might be different. Insecurity may arise about a partnership. This might be a current or potential romantic relationship. Perhaps there has been little if any communication between you and your insecurity is coming to the forefront. Don’t let fear or shyness keep you from meeting this person halfway.

Your insecurities are probably unfounded.

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It’s a good idea to work a little to lessen the stress in your life. This feeling is going to pass whatever you do. Try to rest a little and have some fun in spite of the stress.

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VIRGO — Today you might concentrate on projects. These could be related to your personal relationships. Whatever the nature of your tasks, Virgo, don’t be surprised if you find them confusing. You might be tempted to chuck it all and go out, but this isn’t a good idea. Better to try to make sense of the confusion +*#!2 +1$)"$ than put it off. It won’t get any better with time.

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SCORPIO — Worries about money might plague you today, Scorpio. They might have little, if any, basis in fact, as you’re probably fretting over possibilities that aren’t likely to ever manifest.

A little caution with regard to budgeting and spending today certainly won’t hurt you. It’s best to be objective and see the situation as it really is. Otherwise, you could make yourself crazy over nothing.

SAGITTARIUS — Today you could look in the mirror and be appalled by what you see, activating your insecurity about the way you look. This could send you looking for various treatments.

Go ahead if you want, Sagittarius, but your impressions are clouded right now and you probably look far better than you think. If you get together with a love partner, this person’s reaction should give you the reassurance you need.

CAPRICORN — Artistic or spiritual inspiration could come your way today, Capricorn, although it might be muddled and you could be perplexed about how to deal with it. Don’t try to force the issue.

Write down your ideas and return to them later. Someone close might feel unwell, and you may want to spend some time with him or her.

This might take some effort, but it won’t go unappreciated.

AQUARIUS — Today you may spend some time by yourself working on your own projects, Aquarius. The desire to spend time alone with a special someone may also interfere with plans you’ve already made to attend a social gathering or event involving a lot of people. You won’t want to give up either, so you might try to find a compromise of some kind. Think about it.

PISCES — Various personal issues might be on your mind today, Pisces. You could want to work them all out without distractions, so you may decide to spend part of the day alone.

Responsibilities from the outside world might make it impossible for you to take as much time as you’d like. Don’t let it get to you.

Work out the matters that seem most pressing and save the rest for later.

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This year, the Carpinteria Library will begin the transition from being operated by the city of Santa Barbara as a County Branch Library to being operated by the city of Carpinteria as an independent municipal library.

In its regular meeting Monday evening, the Carpinteria City Council unanimously authorized the city manager to sign a consultant services agreement on behalf of the city, with Dale Redfield for assistance, with the transition of the Carpinteria Library to the City of Carpinteria, and approved a related budget allocation of $15,400 from the Measure X Fund balance.

This transition will begin this month, and the earliest staff believes the city will have completed work sufficient to notify the intention to begin services is November 2021. The City Library grand opening target date is fall 2022.

Because the city of Goleta went through a similar process, Carpinteria hired consultant Dale Redfield, who was also the consultant for Goleta.

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He added that the city is looking into the budget and staffing requirements.

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In other business, the council unanimously supported the Tree Advisory Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation to remove two trees and replace them with species in the approved pallet of replacement street trees in the City Street Tree Management Plan.

The Coast Live Oak Tree, at 4877 7th St., and the Wilson Holly Tree, at 4774 Sterling Way, will both be removed and replaced with approved tree species. Both trees posed safety hazards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always sad when you cut down an old big tree like this, but when public safety is involved, I will always lean that way,â&#x20AC;? said Carpinteria City Council member Gregg Carty.

The council also selected City Council representatives for Regional Agencies and Committees and City Council Joint, Standing, Ad Hoc and other committees.

Council members also provided committee reports.

The video of the meeting can be viewed on the City of Carpinteriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, at http:// www.ci.carpinteria.ca.us/videos/ streaming.shtml. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021

Carbajal, colleagues send letter to USDA On Monday, Reps. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, Jimmy Panetta, D-Monterey, Jim Costa, D-San Joaquin Valley, Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, Doug LaMalfa, R-Washnigton, and Fred Upton, R-Michigan, led 70 colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging it to allocate specific funding to protect essential agricultural workers as the Department works to implement agricultural provisions from H.R.133 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 directed the Secretary of Agriculture to use at least $1.5 billion to purchase and distribute agricultural products and to provide grants and loans to protect agricultural workers from COVID-19.

On Jan. 4, the USDA announced its plans to spend $1.5 billion in a fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, but the department has not yet committed to spending additional funds on agricultural worker safety. Consistent with congressional intent, the members are now urging the USDA to implement the language from the recent COVID-19 relief bill and prioritize significant funding for measures that ensure agricultural workers have the protections they need to continue their essential work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My father was a farmworker, so I know the hard work that goes into putting food on the table for our families. Growers, ranchers, and vintners in my district want to protect their essential workers from the virus, but they need our help,â&#x20AC;? Rep. Carbajal said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Agriculture workers are at an elevated risk of contracting COVID-19, which is why

I worked hard to ensure they are protected in the latest COVID-19 relief package. I urge the Agriculture Secretary to move quickly to protect our workers, food supply chain, and public health from COVID-19.â&#x20AC;?

Added Rep. Panetta, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the pandemic exploded over the past few months, farmers and farmworkers continued to show up, do their jobs, and put food on our tables. It continues to be our job in Congress to procure the necessary funding in the pandemic relief packages to help protect the health and safety of that agricultural workforce. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why my colleagues and I will continue to work together on a bipartisan basis, not just to secure that funding, but also to ensure that the USDA does its job and uses that funding to keep our agriculture workers safe and our food supply secure.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gerry Fall

Community awareness event scheduled Thursday MONTECITO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Montecito Emergency Response & Recovery Action will be hosting a community awareness event from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday via Zoom.

The class will cover the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how Comprehensive Error Rate Testing can play a vital role in limiting deaths from trauma, according to a news release.

The meeting will also include basic treatment for life-threatening conditions to use when medical professionals may not be immediately available, in addition to basic triage procedures.

Registration is required, at merrag.org/training. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mitchell White

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Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mĂĄs informaciĂłn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mĂĄs cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciĂłn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dĂŠ un formulario de exenciĂłn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrĂĄ quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mĂĄs advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente.

Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiĂłn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniĂŠndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperaciĂłn de $10,000 Ăł mĂĄs de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesiĂłn de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciĂłn de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 931211107 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direcciĂłn y el nĂşmero de telĂŠfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Jennifer Myers, Esq. (Bar #326289), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 560142) DATE (Fecha): 12/2/2019 Clerk (Secretario), by /s/ Elizabeth Spann, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3/21 CNS-3430908# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JAN 13, 20, 27; FEB 3 / 2021 -- 56703

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC NOTICE The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is accepting applications for its Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program. Applications will be accepted for new construction projects with units designated to serve special needs persons with supportive services. A minimum of 25% of units awarded PBV assistance under this RFP must be designated for use by homeless households. Rental subsidies for units assisted under the PBV program can be provided for a term of up to 20 years, subject to the availability of appropriations and future availability of funding under HACSBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Contributions Contract with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HACSB anticipates that approximately 35 Project-Based vouchers will be awarded under the proposal, for units located within the Santa Barbara City limits which HACSB determines to be most appropriate for this type of assistance.

You may log on to www.hacsb.org for more information, ranking criteria, selection procedures, owner application, and requirements. Applications must be received by 10:00 AM on February 18, 2021. Please contact Perla Vega, Housing Management Specialist at (805) 897-1024 with any questions regarding the PBV Program or owner application submission requirements.

JAN 7, 13, 19 / 2021 -- 56660 PETITION OF: NADER MONIR SHWEYK and DEENA YOSEF SHWEYK FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV04191 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: NADER MONIR SHWEYK and DEENA YOSEF SHWEYK, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: NADER MONIR SHWEYK Proposed name: NADER SCHWEYK b. Present name: DEENA YOSEF SHWEYK Proposed name: DEENA SCHWEYK c. Present name: ZEYN NADER SHWEYK Proposed name: ZEYN SCHWEYK d. Present name: RHYAN NADER SHWEYK Proposed name: RHYAN SCHWEYK THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: February 22, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 5 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 12/18/2020 Name: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2020-0003066. First Filing.

The following person (s) are doing business as: HOLLISTER RANCH FIRE COMPANY, 1000 HOLLISTER RANCH, GAVIOTA, CA 93117, MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 550, GOLETA, CA 93116, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: FIRE SERVICES TRAINING INSTITUTE, 111 EAST DE LA GUERRA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, STATE OF INC.: CA. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/29/2020 by: E31, Deputy.

The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2020-0003061. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BETWEEN ART AND SCIENCE, 979 DEBRA DR., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara.

Full Name(s) of registrants: TOM BATES, 979 DEBRA DR., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110.

This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/29/2020 by: E30, Deputy.

The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 22, 2020. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2020-0003070. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ITEC CONNECT, 3905 STATE ST, SUITE 7-199, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara.

Full Name(s) of registrants: URIJAH LEYVA, 5401 TREE FARM LANE #103, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/29/2020 by: E993, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

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NOTICE OF INTENTION OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE CASE NO.: 20PR00270 In the Superior Court of the State of California, for the County of Santa Barbara In the Matter of the Estate of ESTATE OF MAX F. KAMAN, deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at Private Sale, to the highest and best bidder, subject to confirmation of said Superior Court, on or after the 25th day of January, 2021 at the office of: Nancy Pack-Rayman and Michael Norman Saleman Attorneys at Law 19360 Rinaldi Street, #374 Porter Ranch, California 91326 all the right, title and interest of said deceased at time of death in and to all the certain Real Property situated in the city of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, more particularly described as follows: Lot 2, Block H, La Coronilla Tract No. 3, in the City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 45, Pages 1, 2 and 3 of maps in the office of the County Recorder of said County.

More Commonly known as: 1745 La Coronilla Drive, Santa Barbara, California 93109 APN: 035-082-002 Property address and Assessors Parcel Number

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AMENDED PETITION OF: BRIAN NATHANIAL ALEXANDER BRILEY FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20CV03783 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000068. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: NATURAL CONCEPT TREE CARE, 4639 CHILON WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110, MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 50618, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93150, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: CARLOS IVAN S SANCHEZ SILVA, 4639 CHILON WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/11/2021 by: E993, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2020. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

Terms of sale are cash in lawful money of the United States on confirmation of sale, or part cash and balance upon such terms and conditions are acceptable to the personal representative. Ten percent of amount bid to be deposited with bid. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.

Bids or offers to be in writing and will be received at the aforesaid office at any time after the first publication hereof and before date of sale.

Sale to be as-is Dated: January 5, 2021

Susanne Hemming Personal Representative of the Estate

Attorney(s) at Law: TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Brian Nathanial Alexander Briley filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Brian Nathanial Alexander Briley Lusipher Proposed name: LSAseL Lord Lite LesAseL StarLine THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: February 9, 2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara NewsPress Date: 12/18/2020 Name: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.

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Nancy Pack Rayman and Michael Norman Saleman 19360 Rinaldi Street, #374 Porter Ranch, California 91326 JAN 13, 14, 20 / 2021 -- 56690 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids open at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021 for: UNION VALLEY PARKWAY BARRIER FENCE IN thE 4th SUPERVISORIAL DIStRICt COUNtY PROJECt No. 862381 General project work description: Pre-Fabricated Fence the Plans, Specifications, and Bid Book are available at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874.

Submit sealed bids to the web address below. Bids will be opened available at the web address below immediately following the submittal deadline.

PlanetBids https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874 Complete the project work within 20 Workings Days. the estimated cost of the project is $100,000 this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of PCC Section 4104, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code (LAB) Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 7029.1 or by PCC Section 10164 or 20103.5 provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to LAB Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

Prevailing wages are required on this Contract. the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Obtain the wage rates at the DIR website https:// www.dir.ca.gov/.

Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be submitted as a bidder inquiry by 2:00 PM on 01/22/2021. Submittals after this date will not be addressed. Questions pertaining to this Project prior to Award of the Contract must be submitted via PlanetBids Q&A tab.

Bidders (Plan holders of Record) will be notified by electronic mail if addendums are issued. the addendums, if issued, will only be available on the County PlanetBids website, https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874 By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara this project was authorized to be advertised on 01/13/2021.

Scott D. McGolpin Director of Public Works JAN 13 / 2021 -- 56664

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Santa Barbara Audubon Society presents ‘Birding in Columbia’

Official: Steep increase partly due to holiday travel, gatherings BOARD

Continued from Page A1 restrictions in place,” Dr. DoReynoso said. “I think that we … I totally can understand the frustrations as a community member, personally, socially, academically, professionally, all of that. But I want to say that comparatively, because we have such a good partnership among our community members with adherence, that’s why we may not see an even worse-case scenario like other counties.

“I do believe that part of the steep increase is due to the travel and gatherings post holiday.”

Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg said the department is empathetic about the fatigue people may feel with all of the health measures in place, though said that many of the measures will remain in place “for the better part of this year.”

He later clarified that the stay-at-home order may be lifted soon, but practices like social distancing and wearing a face covering may remain in place for some time.

The county Public Health Department reported 470 new daily cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, as well as eight new deaths.

Seven of the decedents were over 70 and one was between 50 and 69 years old. Six had underlying medical conditions and three deaths were associated with an outbreak at a congregate living facility.

Three decedents resided in the city of Santa Maria. One resided in Santa Barbara, one in Lompoc, one in Orcutt, one in the North County unincorporated area and one in the South County unincorporated area. The county has now recorded 207 deaths associated with the virus.

The city of Santa Maria reported 131 new cases on Tuesday and now has 7,938 total cases. Of those, 854 remain active.

The city of Santa Barbara reported 98 new cases and now has a total of 3,740. Of those, 601 remain active.

The city of Lompoc reported 45 new cases on Tuesday and now has reported a total of 2,257. Of those, 261 remain active.

Other daily totals from Tuesday included: South County unincorporated areas, including Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria, 37 new cases (786 total, 183 active); Orcutt, 33 new cases (1,211 total, 187 active); Isla Vista, 25 new cases (749 total, 61 active); Goleta, 24 new cases (1,094 total, 206 active); Unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota, 19 new cases (729 total, 121 active); Santa Ynez Valley, 13 new cases (608 total, 122 active); and unincorporated areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and the city of Guadalupe, 12 new cases (891 total, 89 active).

The geographic region of 33 cases was pending on Tuesday.

No new cases were reported at the federal prison complex in Lompoc.

As of Tuesday, 211 people are receiving treatment at local hospitals, including 57 who are in the ICU. Cottage Health issued an update on Tuesday and announced that it is caring for a total of 301 patients across all campuses. Of those, 216 are acute care patients and eight acute care beds remain available.

Some 23 acute care patients are on ventilators and 88 ventilators remain available.

A total of 96 patients are in isolation and 89 are confirmed COVID-19 positive. Some 21 patients in isolation are in critical care.

The adult critical care available capacity at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, as of Tuesday, was at 17.8%.

In other news, two staff assigned to the Santa Barbara Probation Department’s Santa Maria Juvenile Hall and two staff assigned to the Los Prietos Boys Camp have tested positive for COVID-19.

In addition, two youth tested positive when booked into juvenile hall. email: mwhite@newspress.com

Felipe Tapie eyes the ball alongside doubles partner Ryne Walz, at left.

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Ken Knabke and Sam Chesluk anticipate a high ball hit by opponents Felipe Tapie and Ryne Walz, the four work at Curvature, an IT company based in Goleta. They took their lunch break to play pickleball Tuesday at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, at 170 S Kellogg Ave. in Goleta.

Lunch with a side of pickleball Four co-workers at Curvature, a Goleta-based IT company, took their lunch break at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park for a game of pickleball Tuesday afternoon. Ken Knabke and Sam Chesluk paired off against Felipe Tapie and Ryne Walz.

Jonny D. Wallis Park, located at 170 S Kellogg Ave. in Goleta, opened March 30, 2019, and

includes courts for basketball, handball, bocce ball and pickleball. It also has a concrete ping pong table.

Like ping pong, pickleball utilizes paddles. It is played on a 20 by 44-foot court, the size for badminton doubles, but uses the same footprint for singles or doubles pickleball.

Gameplay combines features of tennis, badminton and ping-pong for a fun, fast-paced experience. It can also be slowed down for kids to join in too.

Players use paddles to strike in pickleball. The sport is played on a badminton-doubles-sized court.

The Santa Barbara Audubon Society is presenting “Birding in Columbia” from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Jan. 28.

The event, which is free and online, features a lively speaker and informative program open to all via Zoom.

Environmental educator, birding guide, photographer and fellow ‘Auduboner’ Santiago Escruceria will share his beautiful photos and discuss geographical, ecological, and political insights on birding in Colombia.

Colombia has 20% of the bird species in the world — some 1,957-known species. Mr. Escruceria is a Colombian-born American citizen residing in California for the past 41 years.

He has taught environmental education in Spanish and English for the past 30 years, 21 of those with the Mono Lake Committee.

At Mono Lake, he manages the Committee’s Outdoor Education Center program for Los Angeles youth and adults, and for student groups from all over California. Mr. Escruceria is an avid birder and bird photographer, leading birding adventures in Colombia during the winter and walks for school groups in the Mono Basin during the rest of the year.

To view the program via Zoom, go to https:// santabarbaraaudubon.org/ program-birding-colombia/.

— Gerry Fall

— Annelise Hanshaw

Council briefed on invasive mosquito council

Continued from Page A1 a motion before press time, public commenters shared their thoughts, with some supporting the energy reach code and some opposing it.

Santa Barbara resident Dennis Thompson, who has also been a local architect for 40 years, said, “I support this reach code because I think the time has passed to stop investing in dirty fossil fuels and shift to renewable electricity.”

Brian Troutwine, an environmental analyst for the Environmental Defense Center, said, “It’s the right thing to do for our children, grandchildren and future generations, and for our one and only Earth. The building reach code would help protect Santa Barbara from climate change.”

Jonathan Ullman, the director of the Sierra Club Los Padres Chapter, shared the list of 45 organizations that issued strong statements of support for the building reach code. Some of these organizations include Allen Construction, AIA Santa Barbara, Clean Coalition, CAUSE, Community Environmental Council and many more.

City staff and the council also mentioned the texting campaign

by Californians for Balanced Energy Solutions, an organization funded by SoCalGas, which city staff said misrepresented the facts around reach codes, claimed massive increase in utility bills despite studies and experience finding otherwise and conflated the issue of new construction and existing buildings.

SoCalGas Public Affairs Manager Tim Mahoney spoke at the meeting, saying, “Customers love gas — hotels, motels, commercial kitchens, restaurants, hospitality industry, Cottage Hospital… Natural gas is part of society and part of the economy and it employs people.

It makes economic sense and environmental sense.”

Ms. Sneddon asked Mr. Mahoney about the texting campaign by C4BES, and if SoCalGas, or Mr. Mahoney specifically had any knowledge of the texts before they were sent out.

He did not answer the question directly, but responded, “My goal is to provide factual information…

I got one (text). Somebody sent me a text message. I didn’t know this one was coming to me, no.”

C4BES Executive Director Jon Switalski was also present in public comment, and defended his organization’s campaign.

“Our campaign that was referenced here was indeed truthful and accurate,” he said. “It is true that the city is entertaining banning natural gas

in new homes. It is also true that electricity rates are significantly higher than gas rates. This is a fact.

“We have a severe affordability crisis… This proposal will add to these burdens, add to the inequities that are so pervasive throughout our coastal community.”

A follow-up on the city’s deliberation and decision will follow in Thursday’s News-Press.

The City Council also received a presentation from the Mosquito and Vector Management District about an invasive mosquito, Aedes aegypti, found in Santa Barbara County.

The mosquitoes are aggressive biters, active during the day as well as the night, can breed indoors, are active in human dwellings and can carry Yellow Fever, Zika, Dengue fever and Chikungunya virus.

“The district’s focus is to slow the spread and fight the bite, but we need the public’s help,” said Dr. Teri Jory, the vice president on the board of the Mosquito and Vector Management District.

“This mosquito has the potential to significantly alter our quality of life here in Santa Barbara.”

So far, 31 Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been found in Santa Barbara County, and two in the city of Santa Barbara. There are no cases of localized disease spread.

Because the mosquitoes develop and breed in standing water, city staff informed residents to dump and scrub containers that hold standing water and keep rain gutters free of debris. The city is using organic pesticides, which do not pose any harm to other insects, to combat the mosquitoes.

In other business, the council also interviewed the first batch of applicants for the City Community Formation Commission, which will ultimately guide the creation of a civilian police review system. The CFC will explore different civilian police review systems, existing and new police accountability systems, and the Santa Barbara Police Department’s existing standards and protocols.

There are 13 positions available for appointment to the CFC, with two alternate positions. Another round of interviews will be held at the city council meeting on Jan. 26, and the council will select their choices the following week on Feb. 2.

The City Council also appointed Oscar Gutierrez as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2021, and made appointments to the Ordinance Committee, Finance Committee, Advisory Groups and Council Liaisons. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Girls Inc. to create STEM lab Girls Inc. of Carpinteria announced plans to create a dedicated STEM lab on its Foothill Road campus to further enable hands-on learning for girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The creation of the Avantor STEM Lab is funded by a recent $75,000 grant from the Avantor Foundation, which will also include the funding of a new, full-time STEM facilitator.

In addition to the grant, Avantor, Inc. donated KN95 masks for Girls Inc. of Carpinteria staff, members, and their families.

“Education for girls in science, technology, engineering and math is paramount at an early age,” said Jamie Collins, executive director of Girls Inc. Carpinteria.

“The generous donation from the Avantor Foundation will enable life-changing programs and experiences that have the potential to shape the future of so many young minds. The addition of an on-site stem lab will also enable the Eureka! program to engage teens year-round to STEM, a core component of the program.”

In addition to Avantor’s support, the Aldrin Family Foundation provided an in-kind donation of materials that will be utilized in the new STEM lab, including its “Giant Moon Map,” a 3D lunar model, and curriculum to introduce and energize girls about outer space. NASA has announced that the next person to take a step on the moon will be a female through their Artemis Plan.

Girls Inc.’s approach to STEM enrichment inspires girls through hands-on, interactive workshops

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria member Briana Rodriguez.

and exposes them to leaders in fields of study in which women, particularly women of color, are underrepresented.

“Our Avantor STEM Lab will serve as a safe space for girls to dismantle machines, observe plants and animals, and build robots through female-led, openended activities designed to ignite girls’ passions in these fields,” said Ms. Collins. “We are thrilled to kick off the New Year with these exciting plans, and we are truly grateful for the support from the Avantor Foundation and the Aldrin Family Foundation.”

Added Girls Inc. member Briana Rodriguez, “Before entering Girls Inc., I never imagined I would be interested in a STEM-field career. Girls Inc. has shown me that women can be equally as successful as men in any science field, and they have always addressed the need for more women to be involved in STEM. Girls Inc. explores and introduces us to new STEM activities every day, and it has encouraged and inspired me to become a successful biomedical engineer.”

— Gerry Fall

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Avantor Inc. donated KN95 masks to Girls Inc. of Carpinteria.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be honored locally The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara is presenting its 14th annual observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday holiday.

This year, the committee will present a twohour virtual program, live-streamed on mlksb. org and on the MLKCommitteeSB Facebook page on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, due to restrictions on public gatherings, the committee has created a virtual program featuring ceremonial and civic presentations as well as inspirational messages from members of the community.

Dr. Anna Everett and the Rev. Richard A. Lawrence are the featured speakers. Dr. Everett, an emeritus professor of UCSB, was recently elected to the Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees and also serves on the Santa Barbara County Commission for Women. She holds leadership positions in a number of organizations advocating for marginalized groups.

The Rev. Lawrence of San Diego is a retired United Methodist clergyman whose ministry is committed to social justice. The Rev. Lawrence was active in the civil rights movement and knew Dr. King personally. In 1965, the Rev. Lawrence took an interracial group of students from Chicago to participate in the Selma to Montgomery march. Later, when Dr. King came to Chicago, the Rev. Lawrence helped him to organize an antidiscrimination demonstration there. He has contributed leadership to dozens of community organizations, including Operation Breadbasket and Black United Funds in Chicago and NYC. The 2021 Virtual Program will include encore music and dance performances from previous years. Among those being featured include: the combined choirs of B’nai B’rith Choir and Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Choir, directed by the late Ken Ryals; World Dance for Humanity; Dance Institute of

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— Gerry Fall

City bed taxes down in November SANTA BARBARA — The city of Santa Barbara collected $1 million in transient occupancy taxes for November 2022, 21.8% below the taxes collected in November 2019.

City officials attribute the decrease in tax revenues to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related response, which “has affected the local travel industry,” Jennifer Tomaszewski, finance and treasury manager for the city, said in a news release.

76, in the name of the Father and Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Juana passed away peacefully on the afternoon of January 7, 2021 surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

— Mitchell White

FAUSKEE, LaRayne “Penny” Born: 9/21/1925 Fremont, NE. Died: 01/02/2021 Santa Barbara, CA.

Juana was born to Genoveva Cerda and Severo Renteria in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico on March 20, 1944. There, she met and married the love of her life, Francisco Desales, with whom she shared 41 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2004. Juana loved her husband dearly until the day she died. They shared an extraordinary love story that represented the true meaning of love.

Juana was a longtime resident of Santa Barbara for over 55 years. She devoted her life to caring for others. Serving as caregiver for over 25 years, she shared her kindness and compassion helping others. She was recognized by her family as a strong, hard working, wise, driven, generous, and loving woman who always put her family before herself. In recent years Juana continued to dedicate her life towards being a loving family woman to her children and grandchildren.

Juana is survived by her children Gloria, Anna, Francisco, and Marcos. Grandchildren Marie, Franky, Andrea, Mario Jr., Jessica, Krystal, Marcos Jr., and Melanie.

Great grandchildren Angel, Gabriel, Rebekah, Titus,

Juana...”Que dios te cuide. Puedes descansar en paz con tu viejo. Sabemos que van a estar cuidando a nosotros desde el cielo. Los queremos mucho.” Juana was truly one of a kind. You will be deeply loved and missed by family and friends.

The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, January 15, at 10:00 A.M outside of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Santa Barbara followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery.

Glamour and Class.

Infinite sass.

When appropriate, kick-your-a**.

Now, raise a glass!

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COASTAL

COASTAL

COASTAL

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

Maricopa 62/41

Santa Maria 73/51

Vandenberg 66/51

Among the featured speakers for this year’s virtual event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are Dr. Anna Everett and the Rev. Richard A. Lawrence.

“Despite a steady recovery since April 2020, lodging operators have experienced a difficult travel environment, as the most recent surge and State advisories against leisure travel have further depressed demand for accommodations,” Ms. Tomaszewski said. “Staff expect this reduction in demand to continue at least until the spring months.”

The city has collected $6.8 million through five months of the city’s fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. The city’s adopted TOT budget is $17.2 million.

Transient Occupancy Tax, also known as bed tax, is charged to guests at short-term rentals such as hotels and motels.

In fiscal year 2019-20, the city collected $15.1 million in Transient Occupancy Taxes, nearly $5 million less than the anticipated budgeted amount.

INLAND

81 46

Guadalupe 70/50

Santa Barbara; Inner Light Gospel Choir and Coastal West Community Choir. The program will feature ‘Over the Years’, a series of photo montages portraying Martin Luther King Events from 2008 to present.

INLAND

78 45

Pismo Beach 69/49

COURTESY PHOTOS

INLAND

72 47 COASTAL

DESALES, Juana

Miguel, Isaac, and Alina.

TODAY

New Cuyama 64/37 Ventucopa 67/51

Los Alamos 74/46

Lompoc 67/51 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021

Buellton 73/46

Solvang 71/43

Gaviota 71/46

SANTA BARBARA 69/45 Goleta 71/45

Carpinteria 69/49 Ventura 68/52

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

68/37 64/40 79 in 1996 29 in 1989

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest.

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

0.00” 0.00” (1.42”) 1.95” (6.72”)

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

64/41/s 68/41/s 56/29/s 68/34/pc 68/62/s 66/46/c 75/47/s 58/47/r 63/44/pc 76/51/s 59/26/pc 62/45/c 65/49/pc 64/44/c 64/47/c 75/49/s 68/52/s 79/56/s 78/51/s 69/42/pc 64/44/c 71/48/s 62/50/c 66/48/pc 74/53/pc 69/52/s 51/26/c

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 64/34/s 75/45/s 76/46/s 72/46/s 78/47/s 78/45/s 70/48/s 75/54/s

51/32/c 42/30/pc 43/34/pc 59/40/s 59/30/pc 61/40/s 78/62/sh 38/30/i 44/35/s 47/33/s 67/44/s 53/38/pc 53/37/s 47/26/c 50/37/pc 49/34/s

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind from the northwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a west swell 3-5 feet at 16-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind from the northwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a west swell 3-5 feet at 16-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15

8:57 a.m.

10:53 p.m.

9:40 a.m.

11:35 p.m.

10:22 a.m. none

6.6’ 3.9’ 6.3’ 3.9’ 5.8’

Low

2:40 a.m.

4:20 p.m.

3:27 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

4:15 a.m.

5:39 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

2.2’ -1.5’ 2.2’ -1.3’ 2.2’ -0.9’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 65/41/s 73/43/s 58/30/s 70/32/s 74/65/s 67/43/pc 83/49/s 59/47/pc 62/42/pc 83/57/s 61/22/s 61/41/pc 67/45/s 65/40/pc 64/46/pc 82/52/s 76/57/s 86/58/s 84/55/s 72/38/s 64/41/pc 79/53/s 61/48/pc 67/44/pc 77/49/s 78/56/s 54/28/s

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 west 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a west-northwest swell 4-7 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 64/37/s 71/45/s 71/49/s 69/49/pc 73/51/s 72/47/s 66/51/s 68/52/s

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

55/41/s 43/30/pc 44/30/c 62/38/s 39/20/s 69/41/s 74/59/sh 34/26/sf 47/34/pc 50/34/s 74/45/s 53/41/pc 50/33/c 41/22/s 49/41/pc 54/35/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 123,958 acre-ft.

Elevation 727.02 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 8.6 acre-ft.

Inflow 0.0 acre-ft.

State inflow 0.0 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest.

-90 acre-ft.

Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

First

Full

Jan 20

Jan 28

WORLD CITIES

Today 7:06 a.m.

5:11 p.m.

7:46 a.m.

5:52 p.m.

Last

Feb 4

Thu. 7:06 a.m.

5:12 p.m.

8:32 a.m.

6:57 p.m.

New

Feb 11

Today Thu. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 47/21/pc 40/23/pc Berlin 38/31/sn 35/28/sf Cairo 76/54/pc 66/52/s Cancun 80/65/t 80/64/c London 46/42/r 45/33/r Mexico City 72/49/c 74/50/c Montreal 33/28/c 35/24/c New Delhi 65/42/pc 65/45/pc Paris 50/46/r 51/37/r Rio de Janeiro 84/75/pc 84/74/pc Rome 53/36/s 57/39/pc Sydney 84/71/s 85/73/pc Tokyo 51/40/s 56/40/s W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.