Santa Barbara News-Press: January 20, 2021

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Unemployment spikes nationwide, raising concerns about local impacts

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Last week, the United States saw a big spike in both initial unemployment claims and continued claims, and Dr. Peter Rupert, a UCSB economics professor, said he’s worried about that trend showing in Santa Barbara County.

The week of Jan. 9, around 965,000 people in the U.S. filed for unemployment insurance, according to the U.S. Employment and Training Administration’s seasonally adjusted data. The previous week of Jan. 2 reported 784,000 weekly claims.

Also in the week of Jan. 2, there were 5,271,000 continued claims according to seasonally adjusted data, which went up from 5,072,000 the week of Dec. 26.

The seasonally adjusted data shows the numbers considering the layoffs and hires that occur seasonally rather than the raw Please see jobs on A3

GRAPHICs COURTESY OF THE ECONOMIC FORECAST PROJECT

At left is the number of continued unemployment claims filed nationwide. The notable increase is that of the week of Dec. 26 to Jan. 2 approximately 200,000 more people filed continued claims for unemployment insurance. At right is the number of weekly initial unemployment claims filed nationwide. The notable increase is from the week of Jan. 2 to Jan. 9 — from 784,000 weekly claims to 965,000.

Sit, stay, teach Therapy dog begins work at Montecito Union School Cleo, an 8-month-old bernedoodle, joined Montecito Union School’s staff Jan. 11.

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Students at Montecito Union School have lit up at the introduction of the school’s newest staff member: Cleo, an 8-month-old bernedoodle.

Cleo first walked the halls Jan. 11 and has begun to serve the students’ (and staff’s) emotional needs amidst the strain of the pandemic.

It may seem unlikely that a puppy could behave in such a bustling environment, but Cleo has settled in very well, according to Principal Dr. Nick Bruski.

“She is already so fulfilled when she’s working,” he said.

When she was just 2 months old, she began training at Aly’s Puppy Boot Camp in Arroyo Grande.

The district spent $14,000 on her training and $900 for the purchase, as approved by the board of trustees July 22, 2020. Dr. Bruski spent $2,600 for the purchase and

is responsible for all veterinary, grooming and household expenses.

Cleo lived at boot camp for six months, learning to approach children gently and maintain a calm presence. Cold Spring School’s therapy dog, Sage, underwent the same process before joining the school in 2018.

Dr. Bruski used the school’s pledge of kindness, respect and integrity to show students how well Cleo exhibits the traits.

She exemplifies kindness in her warm way of greeting each student, and she respects her handler while she walks without pulling. Integrity is practiced when Cleo is alone on her cot. She doesn’t stir, even when no one is watching.

“Her training is really about her being safe in the school setting,” Dr. Bruski said.

A unique challenge roams in the school’s nature lab — chickens. Dr. Bruski informed trainers of the school’s intentions to raise chickens, so trainers worked with Cleo to respect the birds’ space.

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Aly’s Puppy Boot Camp shared a video of Cleo around chickens with the caption: “Cleo is bombproof around the chickens!”

The nature lab and science farm project is what spurred the idea of getting a school dog. When students received surveys asking what they’d like in the lab, many wrote they’d love a dog.

“They want animals and a dog at school.

That coupled with the Thomas Fire and the debris flow, and now COVID, it felt like a great time to bring in a therapy dog to enrich the lives of our students,” Dr. Bruski said.

She started working one-on-one with students with autism, some of which are nonverbal.

A 2014 study by S. Fung and A.S. Leung in the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy found that animal-assisted play therapy delivered a “small but statistically significant increases in the Please see dogs on A4

Late Sunday, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department halted all use of a recent Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shipment following an announcement by state officials that six vaccine recipients received medical treatment for what appeared to be severe allergic reactions.

A higher than usual number of adverse events were reported at one community vaccination clinic in the state, and those six vaccine recipients required medical attention over the span of 24 hours, all appearing to experience a severe allergic reaction during the standard observation period of 15 to 30 minutes.

None of them required hospitalizations, and more than 330,000 doses from this lot have been distributed to 287 providers in the state with no reports of any other clusters or individual events related to this lot.

Santa Barbara County received a lot of the vaccine in question, but had not administered any of the doses, and will not until they are cleared for use.

Health officials are waiting on more information regarding this lot, but Deputy Health Director Paige Batson said Tuesday that she predicts it will be cleared for use.

“It’s reassuring to know that with over 330,000 doses given throughout the state and only these six individuals at this one particular vaccination site in Southern California (had reactions),” she said during a Public Health COVID-19 update. “To me, it’s reassuring that there may have been something else besides the vaccine.”

The matter is under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and California is the only state to have held further vaccinations with this lot.

Ms. Batson also spoke to the new COVID-19 variants circulating, including variant B.1.1.7 which emerged in the UK and L452R which has been found in multiple counties throughout California, including Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo counties.

B.1.1.7 has been characterized as spreading easier and quicker than other variants, but according

to Ms. Batson, there is no evidence that it causes more severe illness or increased deaths. Regarding L452R, she said it is too early to tell how prevalent the variant may be although it’s been identified in several other outbreaks.

“Viruses constantly change through mutation and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time,” Ms. Batson said. “However, it is important to appreciate that an increase in the number of cases will cause more strain in hospitals and potentially more deaths.”

Public Health Director Dr. Van DoReynoso announced that, according to the current four-week projection, Santa Barbara County remains at less than 15% ICU capacity, meaning it will remain under the regional stay-athome order.

She also mentioned that in the first week of 2021, a total of 15 business outbreaks were reported, including four in agriculture, three in grocery stores, three in medical and health care settings, two in manufacturing, one in administration, one in a hotel and one in skilled labor. In the first week of January, there were 14 congregate care setting outbreaks.

In addition, the most recent week of data cases interviewed between Jan. 9 and Jan. 15 indicated that a majority attended a gathering, and over 75% of those attended a gathering with family and friends.

“This data shows clearly the impact of gatherings around the December holidays and the new year,” she said.

Dr. Do-Reynoso said that the health department is now vaccinating individuals 75 years and older, and it has not yet begun vaccinating the 65 to 74 age group or the rest of Phase 1B. Local data shows that the county has administered 65% of the doses it’s received, as opposed to the state data that shows around 44% of doses have been administered. That, according to Dr. Do-Reynoso, is due to a lag in state data.

“I know that from the volume of calls that we have been receiving, the number of emails we’ve been receiving, that our community is eager to get the vaccine,” she said.

“We are working hard on your behalf, and we’re just as frustrated with the limited number of vaccines we have.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Santa Barbara County confirms 342 Forest Servicenew extends Waterfront Grill COVID-19Chuck’s cases, five deaths state-wide campsite and Endless Summer Bar and picnic area closures Cafe close permanently Biden, Harris to be inaugurated today

Planning panel meeting canceled

The Buellton Planning President-elect Joe Biden and Vice Commission has canceled President-elect Kamala Harris will be its meeting scheduled for inaugurated at noon Eastern time today at Thursday. a Capitol with heightened security after the The panel usually meets on Jan. 6 attack. symptoms. Of those, 21 are in the ICU. It Lompoc confirmed 30 cases Tuesday,

By ANNELISE HANSHAW the first and third Thursdays of Close to 25,000 National Guard troops are has an ICU capacity of 15.6%. which increases its total to 2,575. Officials NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER each month, but canceled this being deployed in Washington, D.C., and The county has 8.5% of ICU beds deem 257 active. week’s meeting because of a dozens of fences are now around the Capitol available, which California Health and The following areas also reported daily The Santa Barbara County Public Health lack of business items. and White House.

Human Services considers 0% capacity in cases: the South County area including Department reported 342 COVID-19 cases And instead of hundreds of thousands its surge capacity measurements.

Montecito, Summerland and the city of Tuesday, which increases the county’s total — Dave Mason of people in the National Mall, close to The Southern California region is at Carpinteria, 18 cases (930 total, 138 active); to 25,083. Of those, 2,465 are still infectious.

200,000 flags stand in their place. The an adjusted rate of 0% capacity also. The Isla Vista, 15 cases (832 total, 79 active); the The department also recorded five

By JOSH GREGA CHRISTIAN WHITTLE Brekkies by Chomp, and Mortensen’s Danish Bakery. bara Front Country trails and access roads. symbols honor the nearly 400,000 people stay-at-home order from the state will not unincorporatedNEWS-PRESS area of theSTAFF Goleta Valley deaths, increasing the toll to 236.

WRITER WS-PRESS STAFF WRITER The initial lease for the Chuck’s and Endless Sum“What we’re seeing a lot of folks are doing is be lifted until officials can predict at least and Gaviota, 15 cases (831 total, 104 active); who have died in the U.S. during the Three of the deceased were 70 or older they’re driving up alongside of the road and just gomer property is 10 years with four, five-year options to 15% capacity within four weeks. the Santa Ynez Valley, 12 cases (725 total, COVID-19 pandemic. The flag display was and had underlying health conditions. than (1355 20 years first know opened, Developed recreation sites in California will re- Two ingwere for hikes up there.

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However, according to Reuters, transmission in California shows a slight COVID-19 cases, at 97. Its new total is 8,776, been confirmed to have contracted the theto president, who 30. is breaking with forgotten.� d said was set expire April As state and local responses to the coronavirus planned for around the According tothe thenight agenda, herfall. body was found virus. decrease at .95 secondary infections of which 702 are active. tradition and doesn’t plan to be at the Despite the current economic chaos due to an theinfected COV- person. t swearing-in applied to recreational of the Montecito continue to evolve, the Forest Service feltthe county, under Mr. Petersen’s business plan thedebris secondflow floor of Across 205 patients are in resulting from Santa Santa Barbara reported 87 new cases, ceremony. use areas such as camp- pandemic ID-19 pandemic, the of Chuck’s and Endless unds, useabout sites today’s and picnic areas. a highwayinto thatahad been hospitals Of those, 49prospect are Barbara County’s rate is 1.13, fifth bringing total to 4,387 cases a oftwo which that theits situation warranted week extension of with COVID-19. thethe establishment willnear be converted traditional Forday more inauguration, see Summer back to the out- deli cafÊ focused on hit, The order was issued to discourage which wassoups, confirmed by treated in intensive care.ceasing operation dates largest inbefore the state. are still infectious. newspress.com later this morning. large gather- 604 the closures, said Mr. Madsen. sandwiches, and salads, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is daughter-in-law Sarah Gower counted 39 new cases.

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According to the agenda of a March 24 Santa Bars of people and promote safe social distancing of Goleta “At the end of that they’ll evaluate and see where with a gourmet grocery area selling wine, beer, and for 88 patients with COVID-19 email:assignment ahanshaw@newspress.com 1,269 cases, andwhether 175 are active. inevenings, a Facebook bara City Council meeting in which of the prepackaged foods. For ying more than six feet apart. — Dave Mason we’re at and or not we’re going to caring continue thepost. second floor will restaurant’s lease to a new operator was the first item, have a full bar and a dinner menu focusing on “adult n the Santa Barbara Ranger District, 12 camp- as we need it,� said Mr. Madsen.

Chuck’s and Endless Summer co-owner Steve Hyslop food and beverages.� unds 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 WhiteorRock and health The restaurant’s ground floor is proposed to be simpatio furniture andofficials cause say it looks like the sky has cleared up sell the establishment in August 2019. d Rock picnic areas. “unplanned power outages.� we can rescind the order tomorrow. For right now, we ilar to Mr. Petersen’s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of After receiving the department’s lease assignment burgers, fries, and shakes will cater to families, young The order Thursday does not add to theAccording closures todon’t the weather want to extend it out too far. requirements, Mr. Hyslop began searching for a new adults, and retirees, and for evenings will be converted eady in place for Santa Barbara. While other the ar- combination service, dry to make sure in the next couple of “We justof want vegetation, winds After weekend of record-high buyer and ultimately found it in businessman Aaron to a “dinner type atmosphere.� like theaMonterey Ranger District have closedhigh weeks asand we low monitor what’s going on that we are takhumidity could create conditions temperatures, theroads, forecast for will still Petersen, who operates a number of restaurants in Solilheads and forest locals have acing the appropriate steps along with our state and “greatly the spread County is shifting vang including Chomp, The Coffee House by Chomp, email: jgrega@newspress.com sSanta to theBarbara many Santa Ynez Valley and to Santa Bar-exacerbate� partners.� of a fire if one local was started. again, with a dip in temperatures Starting on Thursday, Santa expected throughout the rest of Barbara County will see a this week. pattern change in the forecast A light rain drizzle pelted with temperatures cooling down drivers’ windshields early Tuesday morning, leading to “dramatically� going into the cooler, but still above-average weekend. temperatures in the low 70s Temperatures will hover in the throughout the rest of the day.

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refused to comply with officer aggressive attack and knocked Road hedging west and was commands, and police feared he down the blaze before it continued struck in the No. 2 lane by an may have a weapon. to spread. No injuries were unidentified vehicle, according to n aSANTA dramatic change—after a BARBARA A Santa Mr. Carpenter attempted to shut reported and the cause of the fire a department news release. dnesday memo from two the Barbaranight man was arrested the door on officers and was tased. is under investigation.

The vehicle fled the scene ifornia Associatimes inPolice a threeChiefs day span, initially He fell to the ground and crawled heading south on Blosser and an alleged burglary and then — Mitchell White proceeded to turn east on Boone out of the room before being taken n in indicated that Gov. Newsom again a disturbance at a into custody.

Street. Witnesses reported the uld be following closing all beaches and motel, police said.

In the motel room, officers vehicle was a dark color, older telocal parks, the governor indicated The first incident occurred recovered a loaded handgun, a model, small “rounded� looking t only beaches in Orange County on Saturday night, as police stun gun bat, a large quantity of sedan, police said. uld be suffering fate. responded to a that closed business in methamphetamine, heroin and Broken components of the

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54-year-old CurtBarbara Cary Carpenter occurred Monday night and left felony charges, including on Anyone with information That allows Santa Counfleeing the of property after jumping one man injured. suspicion of robbery, burglary, regarding the suspect vehicle or and the city Santa Barbara to the fence, said Anthony Wagner, Police responded to a report making criminal threats, false NBJM JO CBMMPUT XJMM CF ESPQQFE PGG driver’s name or whereabouts is ntinue to govern beaches spokesman for thethe Santa Barbara of shots fired around 9:07 p.m. imprisonment, felon in urged to contact the Santa Maria ng the South Coast, which will Police Department.

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Following multiple Those that are doingcommands good work, dispatch indicated that there was a serial number and resisting to exit, he eventually came Gov. out one victim in the area, according — Grayce McCormick arrest. He was also arrested on want to reward that work,� of the vehicle and was taken into to a department news release. drug-related charges, including wsom said. custody, Mr. Wagner said.

The victim, a 17-year-old possession of a controlled Officers learned Mr. Carpenter Hispanic boy, suffered one gunshot substance while armed with a was associated with a vehicle firearm and possession of drugs victim and was transported to anta Barbara County, in a nearby parking lot. During for sale, Mr. Wagner said. a local trauma center, where he y athe numbers search of the vehicle, police Mr. Carpenter’s bail was was listed in critical but stable located loaded 9 County mm handgun, The Santaa Barbara Pubincreased by $1 million, which was condition, police said. a high-end scoped pellet rifle, a SANTA BARBARA A approved by a county judge.

KENNETH SONG / — NEWS-PRESS Officers responded with lights Health Department announced cattle prod-style taser and a large pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and sirens to the alley where the new confirmed COVID-19 cases The weather will be sunny and in the 70s this weekend along the South Coast. — Mitchell White quantity of methamphetamine. after being struck by a vehicle victim was located.

Thursday, bringing the county’s Mr. Carpenter, a convicted felon, Tuesday on Highway 101 just The shooting is believed to are confirmed COVID-19 alwas to 495.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021

Waterfront construction project underway City aiming to improve traffic of pedestrians, cyclists near Stearns Wharf

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The city of Santa Barbara is working to alleviate the logistical tensions between bicyclists and pedestrians as both navigate the downtown area of Santa Barbara.

Last week, the city began construction on pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements from the beachway at Skater’s Point off Cabrillo Boulevard west along the beachway to the entrance to Stearns Wharf.

Workers will reconstruct the sidewalks and beachway around the Stearns Wharf restroom and reorient the beachway toward the ocean by six feet on the northeast side of the Stearns Wharf crosswalk. They will also install a pedestrian-only crosswalk northwest of the existing shared crosswalk.

Green bicycle stenciling will be painted on the beachway to reinforce that only bikes are allowed on it.

A permeable sidewalk will be constructed at an angle connecting the Stearns Wharf sidewalk to Cabrillo Boulevard’s sidewalk, so that pedestrians don’t damage the Chase Palm Park grass, and the concrete will have a perpendicular path connecting to the restroom in the area. “The challenge for us now is particularly around the wharf area, when there are too many pedestrians walking with the bike riders. It’s a really big conflict,� Rob Dayton, the city’s transportation planning and parking manager, told the NewsPress. “This project is to better separate pedestrians and bikes from each other — particularly the tourist crowd — so that we eliminate safety problems.�

The project is a Vision Zero Project, part of Santa Barbara’s goal to eliminate any and all severe injuries and fatalities by 2030. It involves

new signage, additional bicycle racks for beach goers and landscape improvements, including removing two concrete connections between the skate park’s perimeter sidewalk and replacing the beachway with turf.

A wrought iron rail will separate the sidewalk and the beachway, matching existing rail and further defining the paths’ separation.

The beachway was installed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, according to Mr. Dayton, and it was installed because there were too many pedestrians and cyclists competing for space on the sidewalk adjacent to Cabrillo Boulevard. However, when a resident of Santa Barbara got a grant from the state to build a bike path, all the pedestrians started using the bike path because it was closer to the water. “It (the beachway) is actually narrower than the sidewalk,� Mr. Dayton said.

He added that it’s been difficult to actually track how many reports have been made about collisions or problems in the area because the beachway isn’t on the street. Mr. Dayton said some visitors report issues to the Santa Barbara Police Department, some report them to the Parks and Recreation Department and some even report to California Highway Patrol. “But we have a lot of anecdotal evidence of people getting hurt, particularly on the days where tourist activity in that area is the strongest,� he said, adding that cyclists are more likely to be injured from collisions as they try to swerve out of the way or stop abruptly for pedestrians. “The main purpose for this is that bicycles and pedestrians

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The city of Santa Barbara started a safety project for pedestrians and cyclists from the beachway at Skater’s Point off Cabrillo Boulevard west along the beachway to the entrance to Stearns Wharf.

don’t mix well, and create unsafe situations.�

The project is anticipated to be complete in early February, and once it’s finished, the city hopes pedestrians will stick to the sidewalk so that only cyclists will be able to use the bike path in the sand. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

The city’s improvement project to this area will reconstruct the sidewalks and beachway around the Stearns Wharf restroom, reorient the beachway toward the ocean by six feet on the northeast side of the Stearns Wharf crosswalk and install a pedestrianonly crosswalk northwest of the existing shared crosswalk.

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The most recent seasonally adjusted data of unemployment rates in Santa Barbara County, according to the UCSB Economic Forecast Project, reported the county’s unemployment rate at 7.4% in November, with 15,528 civilians filing claims. This is lower than the state’s rate, which was reported as 9.7%, but higher than the national rate, which was reported at 6.7%.

While the numbers for December haven’t been reported locally yet, Dr. Rupert, who is also the director of the Economic Forecast Project, said he’s concerned to see the effects of the holiday season on the county, especially with the most recent shutdown. “I don’t see any reason that it (Santa Barbara County’s unemployment rate) won’t go up a similar amount as the United States,� Dr. Rupert told the NewsPress. “Like everyone else, I think that due to the shutdown starting over Christmas and the spikes we saw in COVID, I expect to see numbers not so good coming out from the last month.�

Another set of data that the professor said he’s concerned about is long-term unemployment, which is classified as being unemployed for 27 weeks or more.

The Economic Forecast Project reported that, nationally, at the start of 2020, a little less than 5% of people were unemployed for longer than 27 weeks.

Now, that number is almost up to 40%. “If people are very long-term unemployed, they lose skills,�

Dr. Rupert said. “If you’re an employer and see someone who’s been out of a job for 27 or 52 weeks and you’re trying to make a new hire versus someone who’s just come out with an undergrad degree, they would tend to say, ‘This person’s been unemployed for a long time.’ “With some of them, it might not be any fault of the worker and they may have not had any skill decline, but how does the firm know that? Maybe the firm says, ‘We’ll try a new person who we know for sure hasn’t had a skill decline.’�

The second problem, he said, is that firms like to have low turnover and keep workers that they know, which rules out individuals who have been jobless for a long period of time.

Dr. Rupert said that right after the Great Recession, 45% of people who were unemployed had been employed for 27 weeks or more, and it took almost 10 years and “we still didn’t get back to where we were.�

Other lasting effects of longterm employment he discussed included workers having to settle for lower wages and having worse job prospects in terms of income growth. “We haven’t even been barely 27 weeks into this thing,� Dr. Rupert said. “It takes a while for people to be unemployed for 27 weeks. With more time, we’ll see that go up a little bit more. “I’m not sure it’ll hit the height we did during the Great Recession, but it could.�

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Dr. Peter Rupert, director of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project.

This Friday, December’s unemployment statistics for Santa Barbara County will be released, and Dr. Rupert said he’s not too optimistic about what’s to come. “I think we haven’t seen the worst of it yet in the data,� he said. “When we see this next spike, people should worry about it.

We’re still on this horrible roller coaster, and with the vaccine, maybe it’ll start to slow things down in the next month or two. “But with the Public Health announcements, there’s still a lot of worry out there. We still have a problem with ICU beds, so people should not think that the worst is over — it’s probably not. We’re going to see some ugly numbers in a month or two.� email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021

CIF officially cancels playoffs for all high school fall sports

By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

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Cleo is also on call for students who are having a rough day.

Right now, she’s working in small settings.

“Because of COVID, we’re not taking her out during popular times because we want to keep students six feet apart,” Dr. Bruski said.

Cleo visited each classroom last week and still is “the buzz of the school.”

The students learned how to approach Cleo, with their hands held out like a lowfive. Kindergarten students, delighted by their furry friend,

are making books demonstrating how to greet Cleo.

“Every time I walk outside with her, the kids are shouting ‘Cleo, Cleo’ and wanting a chance to hang out with her,” he said.

Cleo lives with the Bruski family after school hours and has been an “amazing addition” to the family.

Dr. Bruski’s children couldn’t decide on a name, so the name “Cleo” was given by the breeder.

Administrators chose a bernedoodle (a hybrid of Bernese mountain dog and poodle) because they knew poodle mixes have a higher chance of being hypoallergenic.

They had also heard Bernese mountain dogs described as gentle giants.

“We wanted a dog that can be smart, calm, gentle and loving and be a nice calming presence on campus,” he said.

So far, she has exceeded his expectations and he thanks the district for giving Cleo an opportunity. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

Santa Barbara High School, which came within one play of a CIF-Southern Section Division 8 football championship in 2019, had expected another shot at the title with a veteran team returning this season.

That expectation was officially quashed on Tuesday when the section commissioner announced that he was canceling playoff competition for all fall sports, known officially as “Season 1.”

“I’d be the first one to tell you that, ‘Hey! We want to play!’” Dons football coach J.T. Stone said. “We have a good football team coming back with two All-CIF guys, so we wanted to have that opportunity.

“It’s a tough thing. But with everything that’s going on, it’s tough all the way around.”

Fall sports were previously postponed to the spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic. CIFSS commissioner Rob Wigod said on Tuesday that he still hopes that a regular season can be conducted for “Season 1.”

“We are not canceling the entire seasons for our fall sports, we are canceling the portion of fall sports seasons that we have direct control over, Southern Section Championships,” he said.

“Hopefully, the additional weeks now available during the fall sports season will be useful to our schools in the effort to have regular season and/or league competition in the time ahead.”

High school football is scheduled to end the week of April 17 (April 3 for eight-man football).

The end dates are March 20 for water polo and girls’ volleyball competition, and March 27 for cross country.

The California Department of Public Health has placed sports leagues into the state’s four-colored, tiered system of COVID-19 transmission: purple (widespread), red (substantial), orange (moderate), and yellow (minimal). Santa Barbara County currently rates in the purple tier.

But even cross country, a sport that is allowed to compete in the purple tier, is sidelined until Gov. Gavin Newsom lifts the state’s stay-at-home orders.

Football, volleyball and water polo cannot play until Santa Barbara County enters the orange tier. Stone has doubts that football will be played at all considering how little preparation time the teams will now get.

“We’re following the protocol to the T — we’ve done everything the right way,” he said. “We haven’t touched a football or lifted a weight since our CIF championship game. But how can we have a season when we haven’t yet had a weight room or a football to get ready?

“These dates don’t mean anything unless the code colors for this COVID deal change and we’re able to get out there to practice.”

San Marcos athletic director Abe Jahadhmy said canceling the playoffs was the proper step.

“It gives the fall sports at least a chance to play some games,” he said. “To be honest, I am concerned about the fall sports.

Our COVID numbers in our county are getting higher.

“It’s heartbreaking, but we remain optimistic.”

Pat Cooney, athletic director at Carpinteria High, said his water polo and volleyball teams have already missed several Citrus Coast League contests.

“Football is coming to the end of Week 3 without any real signs of opening,” he said. “The Citrus Coast League did move back its three league cross country meets to the latter part of February in order to keep the hopes of competition alive.”

The cancelation of football season could have an interesting side effect, Cooney pointed out.

“Under these crazy circumstances, we should have the biggest swim, track and field, cross country, tennis and golf teams that we have ever had,” he said.

“Schools and athletic departments everywhere simply want to offer as many positive experiences as possible to as many student athletes as possible.”

Wigod said a decision about playoffs for spring sports would be made sometime in April.

The training for fall sports, meanwhile, have taken a pause at most local schools, San Marcos included.

All-CIF quarterback Deacon Hill of Santa Barbara High celebrates a touchdown during the CIF-Southern Section Division 8 championship game against Sunny Hills High. Hill, now a senior, has been sidelined ever since because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“The multi-sport athletes have gone on to spring sports,” Jahadhmy said. “The understanding is that should we move to a tier that fall sports can take place, practices will resume.”

But fall sports teams are still plugging away at Bishop Diego with hopes of spring competition.

“Football, girls volleyball and aquatics have been holding workouts for a while, and our cross country practices just officially

On Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, Constance Ena Cannon, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully in her sleep due to cancer at age 86.

Constance was born on April 13th, 1934 in Santa Barbara, California to Sarah and William Clements. She graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1952 and was a legal secretary and paralegal for over 50 years.

Constance had many interests in her life. She loved her precious dogs, to read, watch old movies, sing, spend time with her friends and family, and was a long time resident and advocate for her beloved Painted Cave and the “mountain family.” She was also very involved in her church. She was known for her quick, often biting, wit, her love for her country, her husky voice, and her ability to talk about anything with anyone.

Constance is survived by her two children, Frank Buck and Dannon (Buck) Story (Sanford); her six grandchildren, Reana Story, Richard Story, Larissa Story (Nate), Jennifer Story Hernandez (Tom), Matthew Story, and Joseph Story. Also by her first, recently born, great-granddaughter, Sierra Hernandez, her sister Margaret Miller, and several nieces and nephews.

An internment will be held on Thursday, January 21st, 2021 at Goleta cemetery at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to http://mountainemberteam.com.

A life celebratory memorial will be held sometime in late February.

HUDLOW, Donna Shirley

Former Santa Barbara resident, Donna Shirley Hudlow, went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2020. She moved to Santa Barbara in the early ‘80s with her husband Gary and their two children, Kelly and Darin.

She was born to Loreen and Don in Omaha, NE. The family moved to California when Donna was a toddler.

She grew up in Ontario, CA with her younger sister, Pat. She fondly remembered the annual family summer trips to her Aunt and Uncle’s farm in NE. She was a preschool teacher and artist. She taught preschool at Cathedral Oaks Christian School and at the YMCA, while also serving as Preschool Director. She loved teaching preschoolers and would remark that “4 year-olds were her people.” In her retirement years, she taught Sunday school at Calvary Chapel and attended Jewelry class through Adult Ed at Santa Barbara City College. For a time she sold her jewelry at the Santa Barbara Beach Walk and made pieces by consignment.

She loved anything purple, the beach, traveling, reading, and cooking and camping with her husband. She enjoyed spending time with family, singing, and shopping with her daughter. Donna was known for her personal style, her honesty, and her plumcolored hair.

Her husband of 50 years preceded her to heaven. She desired to have their ashes spread together. When it is safe to travel and gather, the family will meet in California to “reunite” Donna and Gary, and celebrate their lives.

SHAW, Stanley Emmet

CRUZ-GONZALEZ, Eileen

June 3, 1935 – December 30, 2020

Stanley Emmet Shaw passed away on December 30, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. He was born on June 3, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA to Harry Paul Shaw and Margaret Lewis Shaw.

Stan’s lifelong love of flying began at age 22 when he became a licensed pilot and purchased his first plane.

Stan graduated from Woodbury University in 1957 and embarked on a successful sales career with Weiser Lock Company. Yet it was his desire to fly full time that drew him into aircraft sales in San Jose, CA, and from there he joined Frontier Airlines as a pilot. Following a chance encounter in Manhattan Beach, CA Stan met Norma Jean Stock, and a loving, devoted marriage of 50 years ensued.

An opportunity came that fused his innate salesmen skills and passion for flying to open his first Fixed Base Operation at Fullerton Airport (Fullerton, CA), with two more FBO acquisitions following at John Wayne Airport (Orange County, CA) and Redbird Airport (Dallas, TX). Always the consummate dealmaker, Stan took great pleasure in finding opportunity in buying, selling and trading planes, and cheekily enjoyed living by the adage “The one who dies with the most toys wins.”

In 1986, Stan and his family were on vacation in Santa Barbara, CA when Stan announced, “This is where we’re going to live.” With a desire to semi-retire, the Shaw’s happily planted roots in the idyllic seaside town. Stan’s passion for flying also included a love of the ocean, and Stan acquired Seacoast Yacht Sales in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

Stan continued operating in aviation sales and aircraft financing and purchased a hangar at the Camarillo Airport (Camarillo, CA) to support his aviation businesses.

As a loyal member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for over 60 years, Stan embodied the spirit of flight and was a proud owner of Citations, King Airs, and helicopters alike. Always up for an adventure, Stan lived for his annual fishing trips in his float plane “puddle jumping” among lakes, rivers and bays in Northern Washington, Alaska and Canada.

Eileen Cruz-Gonzalez was born November 3rd, 1949 to Richard and Lucille Cruz. She passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on December 31st, 2020 at the age of 71. As a strong and proud cancer survivor, Eileen fought a courageous and resilient battle with ALS over the last 19 months.

Eileen grew up and lived her entire life in Santa Barbara, California. She attended local schools and was a proud graduate of Santa Barbara High School, class of 1968.

After graduating, she began working at Crocker Bank and then Wells Fargo. However, her most rewarding and fulfilling job was working at Little Angels Preschool. She was so grateful to work there and cherished the special and loving bonds she developed with the children and their families.

Eileen married Ray Gonzalez on August 15th, 1981 at the Old Mission in Santa Barbara, California. They were married for 38 years, until his passing in May of 2020.

Together they had two children, Kristina and Mychal Gonzalez.

Eileen enjoyed spending time in the garden and attending Summer Solstice, Summer Fiestas, and Christmas parades. She also looked forward to family gatherings, going to Las Vegas to visit her nephew and his family, gambling, and bingo games with the ladies. Eileen loved going on Disneyland trips with her daughter Kristina, spending time at home watching Los Angeles Lakers games with her son Mychal, and going on walks with her beloved pet Legend.

Eileen is preceded in death by her husband Ray Gonzalez, and survived by her children Kristina and Mychal Gonzalez, parents Richard and Lucille Cruz, twin sister Arleen Cruz and family, sister Audrey Cruz, and brother Frank Cruz and family.

We would like to thank cousin Gladys Ortiz, cousin Cindy Ornelas, Katy Manriques, and Rachel Lopez for always being there to keep Eileen company and making her feel special, as well as Grandma Lucille for playing games on the IPAD with her.

Mom, we love you and will miss your genuine smile, big heart, and you always being there for us when we needed you. May you Rest in Peace.

Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Santa Barbara, California on January 22nd, 2021 at 10:00 am, followed by a burial at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett and Associates Mortuary.

A devoted husband and loving father, Stan is survived by his wife Norma Jean (Stock), daughter Sydney Shaw (Lawrence DeMarco), son Stanford Shaw (Jenny Scharfeld), and his three children Stacy Shaw, Scott Shaw and Sandra Shaw from a previous marriage; Obituary notices are published daily in the Santa Barbara News-Press along with eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

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SUNDAY

Brilliant sunshine

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78 39

73 40

62 37

61 32

63 35

74 42

70 43

60 41

60 38

63 40

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Pismo Beach 74/40

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Maricopa 65/42

Guadalupe 76/43

Santa Maria 77/42

Vandenberg 74/45

New Cuyama 63/34 Ventucopa 59/43

Los Alamos 77/40

Lompoc 73/46

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started last week,” athletic director Aaron Skinner said.

“CIF’s decision to cancel Season 1 sports playoffs is what we’d been anticipating for the past few weeks,” he added.

“Given that this decision gives an additional three, four weeks on the back end, I remain hopeful that the Season 1 sports will be able to compete.”

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Buellton 76/38

Solvang 73/35

Gaviota 75/41

SANTA BARBARA 74/42 Goleta 74/42

Carpinteria 74/48 Ventura 75/53

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

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Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

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73/49 64/41 80 in 2005 28 in 2007

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest.

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

0.00” 0.00” (2.25”) 1.95” (7.55”)

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

66/40/s 62/41/c 39/21/c 59/27/s 64/56/s 67/38/s 70/51/pc 58/39/pc 65/38/s 72/53/pc 51/16/s 64/34/s 70/44/s 66/33/s 67/42/s 69/49/pc 74/53/pc 68/54/r 72/52/pc 71/30/s 65/35/s 71/55/pc 65/44/s 70/41/s 79/43/s 76/53/pc 47/21/s

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind east-northeast 8-16 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 12 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind east-northeast 8-16 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 12 seconds. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Jan. 20 Jan. 21 Jan. 22

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3:30 p.m.

4:02 a.m.

5:34 p.m.

4:47 a.m.

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4.3’ 2.7’ 4.4’ 2.6’ 4.7’ 2.8’

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9:40 p.m.

12:34 p.m.

10:39 p.m.

1.9’ 1.7’ 1.3’ 2.1’ 0.8’ 2.4’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 69/41/s 68/42/pc 48/20/pc 62/29/s 62/50/pc 62/47/pc 69/47/pc 56/42/pc 67/41/pc 69/52/s 54/21/pc 64/39/pc 62/47/s 60/38/pc 60/49/pc 70/42/s 69/48/s 74/50/pc 70/50/s 70/38/s 62/43/pc 67/53/pc 58/49/pc 64/44/pc 72/43/s 67/51/s 47/27/c

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

Wind northeast 10-20 knots becoming northwest today. Waves 3-5 feet with a northeast swell 3-5 feet at 10 seconds. Visibility clear.

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LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 63/34/s 74/42/s 77/41/s 74/40/s 77/42/s 78/39/s 74/45/s 75/53/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

53/47/r 36/29/pc 38/17/s 65/51/r 48/23/s 74/66/sh 76/59/pc 32/3/pc 41/33/pc 44/33/s 66/55/r 47/36/sh 51/27/s 47/31/pc 46/37/sh 51/34/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 123,551 acre-ft.

Elevation 726.84 ft.

Evaporation (past 24 hours) 26.8 acre-ft.

Inflow 31.4 acre-ft.

State inflow 0.0 acre-ft.

Storage change from yest.

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Decades at Devereux Mory Alvarez to retire after 44-year multifaceted career

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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rom music therapist — who plays the piano, guitar and drums and conducts creative arts events — to incident command safety officer for Devereux’s Emergency Response Team, Mory Alvarez has done it all during her 44-year career at Devereux California.

Since joining the facility in Goleta in 1976, Ms. Alvarez has served as program director, treatment program specialist and, most recently, quality management manager, a position she has held since 1998.

She will officially retire in February, although she plans to continue working part-time for the center in another role.

“My time at Devereux California has flown by. No two days are alike. It has been interesting, challenging and filled with a lot of learning and professional development,” Ms. Alvarez told the News-Press.

“I have had opportunities to problem-solve, mediate, create protocols and procedures, and mentor, teach and support the individuals and families in our care, as well as my colleagues.

“One of the most rewarding elements of my job has been to identify staff who have the potential to grow within the organization and take them under my wing and support them through their professional development.”

A native of Havana, Cuba, she came to California in 1975 to complete a six-month internship in music therapy at Camarillo State Hospital.

“While completing the internship, I was also choir director for two Santa Barbara churches. It was at Holy Cross Church, where I was the choir director for 20 years, that I met a program director from Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. He hired me to play the piano during the daily assemblies, and I then went on to develop the creative arts program at Devereux California. This is where my Devereux journey began,” said Ms. Alvarez, whose passion for music began with her mother, who was musically gifted and played piano and violin.

“My father was a dancer and a jack of all trades. I remember a carefree childhood visiting my father at the family-owned movie theaters and walking along the Malecon, where I would breathe in a fusion of multicultural foods

Mory Alvarez is retiring after 44 years in a variety of positions at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health California.

and Afro-Cuban rhythms.

“Then, after the revolution, Fidel Castro took over the country and reneged on his promises of democracy. The government seized all of my family’s assets, including the theater business, but more importantly, took our freedom

and the vibrancy of the island life. In 1962, we fled Cuba as political refugees (with a carry-on bag and no personal possessions) and were granted asylum in the United States.

“We settled in New Orleans, and, with the generosity of the government, we were provided

shelter in one of the projects.

Even though adjusting to this way of life was overwhelming, the silver lining was that I went to school in the French Quarter, where I was in the mecca of so many of the jazz legends of that time: Al Hirt, Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Allen

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Toussaint, Preservation Hall and the African rhythms of Congo Square, to name a few.”

In 1970, Ms. Alvarez graduated from St. Joseph Academy High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in music therapy in 1975 from Loyola University in New Orleans.

At left, Mory Alvarez has played the guitar, drums and piano during her career with Devereux. At right, Ms. Alvarez, center, has worked in a variety of jobs at Devereux.

From 1975 to 2018, she was involved in the music scene in Santa Barbara, playing guitar, bass, percussion and contributing to vocal arrangements. “The music groups varied in genres such as jazz, Afro-Cuban, world and homespun music, where I accompanied local musicians and songwriters,” said Ms. Alvarez, who also found time to earn her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University in 1981. Five years later, she earned her marriage family therapy license.

In 1990, she was caught in the path of the Painted Cave Fire on Modoc Road and Hollister Avenue, where the fire had jumped the freeway. This exposure resulted in lung scar tissue.

“Two years ago, I stopped playing music after three bouts of the flu, which caused a decrease in my energy level and lung function. I plan to return to the music scene in some capacity after I retire,” she said.

After her experience during the Painted Cave Fire, Ms. Alvarez developed an interest in emergency response, inspiring her to organize the Devereux Emergency Response Team, composed of safety officers under her direction as the incident commander.

“The team responds to dayto-day incidents, as well as emergency/disaster events.

DERT responded to numerous fires: Zaca 2007, Tea and Gap in 2008, Jesusita 2009, Sherpa 2016, Thomas 2017, SB Cave in 2019, to name a few. The most intense and devastating event was the Thomas Fire, floods and mudslides in December 2017 and January 2018. We evacuated two community homes with individuals with intensive behavioral support needs,” said Ms. Alvarez, who graduated from the Community Emergency Response Team in 2013.

She added that last March, Devereaux’s national team implemented a COVID-19 Pandemic Response Plan for all Devereux centers and campuses to provide guidelines to all staff on how to respond before, during and after the pandemic.

“The team works in conjunction with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and in coordination with Please see alvarez on B2

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Puzzle master to appear on UCSB’s Arts and Lectures

Teotihuacan masks grace the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City.

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Talks to cover Mexican stone faces The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present a free virtual talk about “The 500 Faces of Teotihuacan” at 3 p.m. Feb. 4.

Matthew Robb, the chief curator at the Fowler Museum, will talk

about Teotihuacan, an ancient Mexican city that was a complex mix of religious, economic and military power. Mr. Robb’s online lecture will focus on Teotihuacan’s enigmatic stone faces, which seem

to represent the city’s physical and material ideals.

To reserve tickets for the talk, go to tickets.sbma.net.

— Dave Mason

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Community Care Licensing, Tri– Counties Regional Center and Department of Developmental Services.”

Although she will miss her job and working with her colleagues when she retires, Ms. Alvarez is looking forward to having more time to spend with “loved ones and to enjoy and soak in all that Santa Barbara has to offer.

I am single, but 38 years ago, I was ‘adopted’ into an American family. I have an 85-year-old ‘mom’ who is my inspiration, four sisters and one brother, and three nephews and two nieces. I also have some very close friends who

For more about Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health California, go to devereux.org.

are part of my extended family.

I plan to visit friends that live in other states, and who knows, maybe, ‘Stomp Some Rump’ in New Orleans with the wild tchoupitoulas.”

Ms. Alvarez also plans to “reconnect with her spiritual practices.”

“In 2009, I completed the third-level shamanic teachings in Cortez, Colorado, near Mesa Verde. The teachings were from the Q’ero shamans and medicine people of Peru. They

are trained and initiated into the ways of the nature spirits and are responsible for giving them acknowledgement through the rituals. The path of the shaman is one of honor, grace, integrity and service, much like the role of the servant leader at Devereux,” she said.

“By reconnecting to my spiritual practices, I am referring to picking up where I left off. I also have interests in curanderismo, which is to administer plant medicine such herbal remedies, oils, tinctures and aromatherapy as a remedy for mental, emotional, physical and spiritual illness.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

Will Shortz is ready to clue everyone in about puzzles and ping-pong.

Mr. Shortz, the NPR puzzle master, will talk about the pursuits during a virtual UCSB Arts & Lectures program at 5 p.m. Jan. 28.

Mr. Shortz is the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master and has been the puzzle master at The New York Times since 1993, And as an avid table tennis player, Mr. Shortz is the owner and director of the largest table tennis facility in the U.S. For A&L puzzle hounds and table tennis aficionados, he’ll talk Jan. 28 about the relationship between the two pursuits and answer puzzlerelated puzzlements. He’ll do it all from the tables of his famed Westchester Table Tennis Center. This presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A. Mr. Shortz designed his own major program at Indiana University, which in 1974 led to his one-ofa-kind degree in enigmatology, the study of puzzles.

He sold his first puzzle professionally when he was just 14.

At age 16, he became a regular contributor to Dell puzzle publications. To date, Mr. Shortz is the author/editor of more than 500 puzzle books.

He has been the puzzle master for NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday” since the program’s start in 1987, editor of Games magazine for 15 years and the founder and director of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, which has been held annually since 1978. He also founded the World Puzzle Championship in 1992, and he cofounded the World Puzzle Federation in 1999.

Through his championing of puzzles – and with public appearances on programs such as “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “How I Met Your Mother” and “The Simpsons — Mr. Shortz has earned fans from all over the world. He was also the subject of the award-winning documentary film, “Wordplay.”

Tickets are free for UCSB students and $10 for the general public. To obtain tickets, go to artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

For more more information, call UCSB Arts & Lectures at 805-893-3535.

— Gerry Fall

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Will Shortz has been the puzzle master of NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday” since 1987.

UCSB to feature Isabel Wilkerson UCSB Arts and Lectures is presenting Isabel Wilkerson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Caste: The Origins of our Discontents,” at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

The virtual presentation is part of UCSB’s “Race to Justice” series. This presentation will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Ingrid Banks, chair of the UCSB Department of Black Studies.

Ticket holders will be able to replay this event for one week.

In addition to her Pulitzer, Ms. Wilkerson is a winner of the National Humanities Medal.

Ms. Wilkerson has become a leading figure in narrative nonfiction, an interpreter of the human condition and an impassioned voice for demonstrating how history can help people to understand themselves, their country and the current era of upheaval. Her debut work, “The Warmth of Other Suns,” won the National Book Critics Circle Award and many others.

Her new book examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how

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Isabel Wilkerson, author of “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” is among the speakers in UCSB Arts & Lectures’ virtual programs.

American lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.

Tickets are free for UCSB students and $10 for the general public. To obtain tickets, go to

www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

For more information, call UCSB at 805-893-3535 — Gerry Fall

PET of the WEEK Buddy Buddy’s a true Californian cat.

He can’t get enough of the sun.

The 8-year-old brown tabby cat is awaiting adoption through ASAP. This affectionate cat loves the sunshine but really doesn’t like other cats so a home with a screened porch or catio would be perfect for him.

Buddy is very smart and would prefer an experienced person who can provide him with regular stimulation.

Like many of ASAP’s cats during this difficult time, Buddy 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 at the Animal Shelter Assistance Program.

Until ASAP reopens to the public, you can call the Goleta shelter at 805-683-3368 or email info@asapcats.org.

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• 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.

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• 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 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

Diversions horoscope • puzzles

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Horoscope.com Wednesday, January 20, 2021

ARIES — A co-worker could call you today, Aries, but you probably won’t be able to figure out what this person is trying to say. Your colleague’s mind is a bit muddled now, and he or she might not be able to explain the situation very well. Be patient. Sympathy and understanding are probably what’s called for. You’re the best person for that right now.

TAURUS — Money matters may need your attention today, Taurus, and you probably aren’t in the right space to think along those lines. Your mind is on different things, probably on your projects.

Nonetheless, if you don’t at least make the attempt, you will worry about it all day. Give it your best and ask for help if you have to.

Once that’s taken care of, you will have the rest of the day to enjoy yourself.

GEMINI — Gemini, you tend to be a master psychologist. You don’t need to know people well in order to accurately size them up. But today this ability could be temporarily lacking. You don’t sense much from those you meet, and when you do intuit their thoughts and feelings, what you pick up isn’t likely to be very accurate. Don’t worry. Your mind should be back to normal tomorrow.

CANCER — You usually tend to be outgoing, Cancer, and you love talking to others. However, today you may feel far more reticent than usual, more inclined to listen than speak. There may not seem to be any real reason for this. It isn’t as if you’re depressed or worried.

Don’t worry about it. View this as an opportunity to hear what others have to say. You will be yourself tomorrow.

LEO — Today you might wonder what’s bothering a friend, Leo. This person may seem depressed and worried but not inclined to share the worries with you. All signs are that these are probably money problems, which he or she wants to keep private. Let your friend know you’re there if needed, then concentrate on your own concerns. Your friend will share when the time is right.

VIRGO — A co-worker could call you today, Virgo, but you probably won’t be able to figure out what this person is trying to say. Your colleague’s mind is a bit muddled now, and he or she might not be able to explain the situation very well. Be patient. Sympathy and understanding are probably what’s called for. You’re the best person +*#!2 +1$)"$for that right now.

LIBRA — Spiritual or metaphysical concepts you hear about today may seem confusing and bothersome, Libra. You might go off alone to try to make sense of them, but this isn’t the day to do that. You will probably only confuse yourself more. Think of this as a good day to collect information, not decide whether to accept any of it or not. Tomorrow your mind will be clearer and more logical.

SCORPIO — Scorpio, you tend to be a master psychologist. You don’t need to know people well in order to accurately size them up. But today this ability could be temporarily lacking. You don’t sense much from those you meet, and when you do intuit their thoughts and feelings, what you pick up isn’t likely to be very accurate. Don’t worry. Your mind should be back to normal tomorrow.

SAGITTARIUS — A friend or romantic partner may not be communicating with you the way they should, Sagittarius.

Something is bothering your sweetie, and he or she doesn’t want to discuss it. Even if you ask, the answers are likely to be evasive.

Pushing won’t be appreciated.

Perhaps it’s best to leave your friend alone to work it out. Your honey will tell you about it when the time is right.

CAPRICORN — Today you might wonder what’s bothering a friend, Capricorn. This person may seem depressed and worried but not inclined to share the worries with you. All signs are that these are probably money problems, which he or she wants to keep private.

Let your friend know you’re there if needed, then concentrate on your own concerns. Your friend will share when the time is right.

AQUARIUS — Your intuitive abilities are flying high, Aquarius.

Normally you’re sensitive, but today you might be picking up on the thoughts, feelings, needs, and desires of strangers who pass in the street. If you turn this ability to those around you, you’re likely to be able to use it to increase your understanding of them, and thus bring you closer together.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

PISCES — Some problems with the structure of your house may need attention, Pisces. Perhaps the plumbing or electrical wiring isn’t operating at maximum efficiency.

It probably isn’t a good idea to try to fix this yourself, but you might not be able to reach a professional today. You will want to get this done soon. Don’t be tempted to forget about it.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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)

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)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000121. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: FIRST TEE-CENTRAL COAST, 885 WINDSOR CT, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 6261, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160. Full Name(s) of registrants: CENTRAL COAST JUNIOR GOLF, INC., 885 WINDSOR CT, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, 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 01/14/2021 by: E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2021.

Statement Expires on: Not Applicable.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 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)

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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) JAN 13, 20, 27; FEB 3/2021--56708 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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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) #21-01 On January 27, 2021, the Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services will release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Child Welfare Services Child and Family Team Facilitation Services.

The contract term will be from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The County at the end of the first contract term has the option to renegotiate four (4) additional one (1) year renewals, without rebidding.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ERNESTO LICON RODRIGUEZ A/K/A ERNESTO RODRIGUEZ LICON, DECEASED SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA In re the matter of: ELR Family Trust of 2005 Created November 30, 2005,

By Ernesto Licon Rodriguez, Deceased.

Case No. 21PR00008

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, and whose mailing address is P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, California 93121-1107, and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to Lourdes Hensley, as successor trustee of the trust dated November 30, 2005, wherein the decedent was the settlor, c/o Jeff Daugherty, Esq., Laborde & Daugherty, 924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1-T, Santa Barbara, California 93101, within the later of four months after January 20, 2021 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

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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 Proposed name: Lusipher 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.

______________________________________________ Jeff Daugherty, Esq. Attorney for Lourdes Hensley Successor Trustee Laborde & Daugherty 924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1-T Santa Barbara, CA 93101 JAN 20, 27; FEB 3 / 2021 -- 56716

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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 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: Nancy Pack Rayman and Michael Norman Saleman 19360 Rinaldi Street, #374 Porter Ranch, California 91326 JAN 13, 14, 20 / 2021 -- 56690

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (NĂşmero del Caso): 19CV06335 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): WHITNEY L ROBINSON YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTĂ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ÂĄAVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dĂ­as, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versiĂłn. Lea la informaciĂłn a continuaciĂłn.

Tiene 30 DĂ?AS DE CALENDARIO despuĂŠs de que le entreguen esta citaciĂłn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefĂłnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

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

T.S. No. 20-61746

APN: 019-101-002

NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/25/2005. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: ROBERT D. HUGHES AND SUSAN B. HUGHES, TRUSTEES OF THE HUGHES FAMILY LIVING TRUST, ESTABLISHED BY A REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DTD DECEMBER 29, 1989 Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 1/31/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0008715, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 2/17/2021 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the north door of the main entrance to the County Courthouse 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,071,275.65 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common 1731 LAS TUNAS ROAD designation of real property: SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 019-101-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

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 recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 (866) 2667512 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 20-61746. 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: 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;eligible tenant buyer,â&#x20AC;? you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an â&#x20AC;&#x153;eligible bidder,â&#x20AC;? 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 (866) 266-7512, or visit this internet website www. elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2061746 to find the date on which the trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale. If you think you may qualify as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;eligible tenant buyerâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;eligible bidder,â&#x20AC;? you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Dated: 1/14/2021

ZBS Law, LLP , as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (866) 266-7512 www.elitepostandpub.com

_________________________________ Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 32352 Pub Dates 01/20, 01/27, 02/03/2021 JAN 20, 27; FEB 3 / 2021 -- 56718