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Russia invades Ukraine, U.S. responds with sanctions President Biden authorizes troop movement in Baltic nations after Russian troops move into separatist-controlled Ukrainian regions

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Russia has invaded Ukraine, raising concerns about the possible start of a new Cold War. After Russia sent troops into eastern Ukrainian areas controlled by Russian-backed separatists, President Joe Biden responded Tuesday by moving more troops and F-35 Joint

Strike Fighters to Europe. At the same time, President Biden stressed he has no plans to send U.S. troops into combat with Russia and that the military buildup in Europe was strictly defensive. President Biden said he authorized the movement of U.S. forces and equipment to help Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in face of Russian President

Vladimir Putin’s refusal to withdraw forces from Belarus. Earlier on Tuesday, national media sources reported that President Biden announced sanctions against Russia in response to Mr. Putin’s decision to order troops into separatistcontrolled regions of eastern Ukraine. Those troops have gone into those areas. President Biden said

President Putin’s deployment of troops signals the beginning of an invasion of Ukraine, which President Biden said would be met with sanctions. On Tuesday, he made that official with sanctions targeting the Russian financial institutions, and President Biden said more sanctions could follow. But Tuesday’s sanctions fall Please see UKRAINE on A4

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Russian troops have gone into eastern Ukrainian regions that separatists have controlled since 2014.

Universities’ housing crisis Legislators announce proposal to speed up development

Expect cold weather tonight

County sees windy, then calm, Tuesday

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Clouds loom over the Santa Barbara Airport during blustery conditions Tuesday.

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UCSB students protest the lack of on-campus housing last fall. A new legislative proposal is designed to accelerate construction to alleviate a statewide shortage.

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — To address an ongoing housing shortage at California’s public universities, state Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, announced new legislation on Tuesday that aims to streamline the development of on-campus and faculty housing. The legislation, contained in Senate Bill 886, would allow California Community Colleges, the University of California and California State University systems to bypass an existing state review process under the California Environmental Quality Act when building on-campus housing for

students and faculty. Under CEQA, state and local agencies must disclose significant environmental impacts for approved projects and outline ways to mitigate the effects. Neighborhood groups have used the law to block or delay housing development on college campuses across the state. This issue gained prominence last week when UC Berkeley sent letters to thousands of potential students informing them that the school’s enrollment could be capped due to a court order stemming from a CEQA lawsuit. Berkeley officials announced that the university would have to reduce its incoming class size by one-third, or about 3,050 students,

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because of the order to cap enrollment. “What is happening at UC Berkeley, has been happening for a long time, and we’re seeing the damage that’s been caused by the lawsuits,” Sen. Wiener said during a news conference at San Francisco State on Tuesday. Sen. Wiener noted Tuesday that his bill would accelerate housing production for students and faculty across the state when many campuses are in desperate need. The senator added that the lack of available housing at California public universities and community colleges leads to high rates of homelessness among students. In Santa Barbara County, the crisis has been felt at UCSB, where

the housing shortage set the stage for student protests, uncertainty for students living in hotels, a criticized residence hall design and a lawsuit by neighboring Goleta. Last fall, the Goleta City Council directed its attorneys to file a suit against UCSB for, in the city’s words, “failing to provide student housing for its burgeoning student population.” Students protested at UCSB against the lack of housing in September and again in November, this time against the proposed, largely windowless Munger Hall. “No window, no way,” said one of the signs carried by a student. The protests came during a Please see HOUSING on A4

If you’re going outside tonight, wear a really warm coat. Expect lows in the mid- to upper 30s everywhere in Santa Barbara County as a cold system sweeps the area. That’s according to the National Weather Service, which predicted there was a slight chance of a thunderstorm with small hail Tuesday night in the county. Nothing that dramatic struck when the News-Press went to press. (This story will be updated by 8 this morning at newspress.com in case a thunderstorm struck after press time). Tuesday began with furious winds, but by late afternoon, that was replaced suddenly and maybe mysteriously by perfect calm. The calm before the storm? That’s what residents found out Tuesday night. In addition to a possible thunderstorm, the weather service predicted snow at low elevations in the mountains for Southern California. During the daytime portion of Tuesday, sprinkles were reported in various locations. A minuscule amount of rain, nothing worthy of an umbrella, fell on Goleta, and 0.02 of an inch was reported in Santa Maria and 0.03 of an inch

in Santa Ynez. That’s according to the weather service. Meanwhile, you don’t need your umbrella today on the South Coast and the Santa Ynez Valley, where the National Weather Service doesn’t predict anything more dramatic than partly cloudy skies. It’s a different story for Lompoc and Santa Maria, where the forecast calls for showers. Anywhere in Santa Barbara County, you’ll need a jacket, and the need increases as you head north. According to the weather service, today’s highs will be 60 in Santa Barbara, 58 at UCSB, 56 in Lompoc, and 54 in both Santa Ynez and Santa Maria. As stated previously, lows are expected in the mid- or upper 30s throughout the county. Later this week, it’ll feel more like Southern California. Nothing but sunshine is expected by the weather service Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but it won’t get much warmer. But on Sunday, the entire county will see mostly cloudy skies. Then on Monday, it’ll be sunny again. For a day. Expect Tuesday to be partly cloudy, the weather service said. One trend is clear, if the weather service is right: Not much rain. But keep your jacket handy. email: dmason@newspress.com

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Suspect arrested for fire that closed Highway 101 CARPINTERIA/MONTECITO — Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies have arrested Santiago Garcia-Soriano, 24, of Carpinteria, on suspicion of intentionally beginning the fire that led to the closure of Highway 101 Saturday evening and night in the Carpinteria and Montecito area. Raquel Zick, the sheriff’s office’s public information officer, said Mr. Garcia-Soriano was arrested on suspicion of arson to property (felony) and possession of cocaine

(misdemeanor). Ms. Zick said Mr. Garcia-Soriano was booked at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail and is being held on an increased bail of $250,000. Deputies said Mr. GarciaSoriano allegedly set the fire to the culvert near the 5700 block of Via Real in Carpinteria. At around 4:47 p.m. Monday, deputies were dispatched to investigate a subject digging into the hillside near a drainage culvert in Carpinteria Creek, which was believed to be the origin point of the underground fire that closed Highway 101 and Via Real on the evening and night of Saturday. Ms. Zick said deputies and a fire

investigator from the CarpinteriaSummerland Fire Protection District spoke with Mr. GarciaSoriano. Ms. Zick said Mr. GarciaSoriano admitted he started the fire about one hour before the blaze was reported. — Dave Mason

Victim identified during homicide investigation LOMPOC — The Lompoc Police Department has identified the victim who died from gunshot

wounds after a shooting early Saturday morning. The victim is Maurilio Delacruz, 37, of Lompoc, Sgt. Scott Morgan reported Tuesday. Police started a homicide investigation into Mr. Delacruz’s death. Officers found Mr. Delacruz after responding to a report of a shooting at 12:51 a.m. Saturday in the 1000 block of North H Street. Medics transported him to a local trauma center, but Mr. Delacruz died from his injuries. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lompoc Police Department at 805-736-2341.

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64 COVID-19 cases, three deaths reported By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Santa Barbara County reported 64 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths Tuesday. One individual was in the 70plus age group. Another was in the 50-69 age group, and the third was between 30 and 49. One of the three had underlying health conditions, according to the county Public Health Department. None of the deaths were associated with a congregete care site.

Of the 64 cases, the highest number, 19, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had five cases. Elsewhere, 18 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Nine cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Five cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Montecito.

One case was in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Santa Ynez Valley reported two cases. One case was in Isla Vista. One case was in Goleta. Two cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. The location of one case was pending. Fifty patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 10 are recovering in intensive care units.

Santa Barbara County now has a total of 84,039 cases, of which 746 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 647. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 71.7% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population, 67.5% is fully vaccinated. For statistics for Monday, Sunday and Saturday, go to publichealthsbc.org.

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“an undue economic burden” on families with limited income and “prevent(s) families from getting and keeping health coverage,” leading to gaps in care. “Eliminating premiums for Medi-Cal families is a simple, proven way to promote health care affordability for families and healthy equity by eliminating unnecessary health care costs for individuals who live on a limited budget, have critical health needs, and are often from communities of color,” the report says. Children Now also found that premium collections were expected to bring in $64.2 million in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, but after paying a significant amount to a vendor for administration of the premium collection program, the savings to the state’s General Fund is estimated to be $8 million — equal to about $32.05 per premium-paying individual annually. “Rather than paying a vendor to limit enrollment, California could better use those funds to cover more children (as more

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(The Center Square) — Thousands of Medi-Cal recipients who are children, pregnant or disabled adults would no longer be required to pay premiums for health care coverage under a new proposal introduced by a California lawmaker. Assembly Bill 1995, introduced by Assemblyman Dr. Joaquin Arambula, D-Fresno, would eliminate Medi-Cal premiums for pregnant women, children and people with disabilities. Currently, more than 535,000 people who are pregnant, disabled or children are required to pay Medi-Cal premiums to maintain coverage, causing financial hardship for thousands, Arambula said. “During my years as an emergency room physician, I saw what happened to people and families that had delayed medical care because they had no access to health insurance or had lost their insurance,” Dr. Arambula said in a statement. “The consequences

were severe, devastating, or worse. “We need to change the system so that pregnant women, children, and people with disabilities can be assured their Medi-Cal coverage continues, and they won’t have to choose between paying for health care or paying household bills.” According to a report from Children Now, a co-sponsor of the bill, California is one of four states that charge premiums for Medicaid coverage for children. The report notes that these premiums can total more than $300 annually for a family with two children. Families with incomes between 160% and 266% of the Federal Poverty Level are required to pay premiums for Medi-Cal coverage in California, according to the state’s Department of Health Care Services. The premiums are $13 per child each month, with each family paying no more than $39 a month. In its report, Children Now says that the monthly payments place

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Julia Vasquez and Leonardo Morales Juarez’s twin baby boys were born on Tuesday — 2/22/22 — at Marian Regional Medical Center.

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It was the day of the 2s — especially for two happy parents. On Tuesday — famously known as 2/22/22 or “Twosday” — Julia Vasquez and Leonardo Morales Juarez’s twin baby boys were born at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria. The babies were born on a very rare kind of a day. 2/22/22 is a palindrome. Reverse the order of the numbers, and it’s still 2/22/22. The first of the couple’s babies, named Leonel, was born at 12:29 p.m. Tuesday, weighing five pounds and 10 ounces. The second, named Leobardo, was also born at 12:29 and weighed in at five pounds and 12 ounces. (Hmm. Notice all the twos in the times.) The twin boys are the sixth and seventh babies for the family, who also have five children, according to a news release from Marian. Their oldest is 17, and the youngest is three. “We are very happy and grateful that both babies are healthy,” said Julia Vasquez, who’s doing fine as well. Physicians and nurses at Marian’s Family Birthing Center were excited to welcome the babies on 2/22/22. “We welcomed a few babies on this remarkable day, but we were very excited to welcome twins on Twosday,” said Veronica Negrete, perinatal director of labor and delivery at Marian Regional Medical Center. “When we have these special dates, we love to celebrate with the families that deliver their babies at Marian, as it brings us great joy welcoming them into the world!”

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Track and field athletes compete at Soka Invitational meet By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

ALISO VIEJO — The Westmont men’s and women’s track and field athletes competed Saturday at the Soka Invitational in their final meet before NAIA Indoor Nationals. While numerous Warriors had already punched their ticket to Brookings, South Dakota, multiple Warriors either qualified or improved upon previous seasonbests. Abigail Hundley, who earned a B-Standard in the mile last weekend, earned another B-Standard this

weekend. This time, Hundley earned a provisional time in the 1000 meter run, with a time of 3:01.49. Anneline Breytenbach and Kari Anema, who earned automatic times in the 3000 meter run at the Sunshine Invitational, both ran B-Standard times in the mile run on Saturday. Breytenbach finished the mile in 5:07.79, and Anema finished in 5:08.18. On the men’s side, the NAIA A-Standard for the mile in 4:16.22. Zola Sokhela, the reigning NAIA Outdoor National Champion, completed the mile in 4:07.16 on

Saturday, earning him an automatic qualification with time to spare. In the 5000 meter run, Garrett Miller ran a 14:56.89, earning a B-Standard while missing the A-Standard by less than half a second (14:56.40). The Warriors will begin competition at the NAIA Indoor National Championships on March 3 in Brookings, South Dakota. The meet will finish on March 5. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

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UCSB women’s tennis team wins fourth straight match By DANIEL MESSINGER UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The UCSB women’s tennis team won its fourth straight match, as well as their third in the last four days, Monday morning at the Arnhold Tennis Center. The victory improves the Gauchos’ record to 5-4, marking the first time the Gauchos are above .500 this season. UCSB wasted no time in the doubles portion as Camille Kiss and Marta Gonzalez-Ballbe shut out their court three opponents

6-0. The doubles point was won on court one, where Shakhnoza Khatamova and Elizaveta Volodko won 6-3. Court two’s match was also played to its conclusion, with Amelia Honer and Kira Reuter winning 6-4. Kiss was the first to finish off her singles opponent, dominating Olive Maunupau 6-1, 6-0 on court three. Volodko was the next to win her singles match, beating Arianna Stavropoulos 6-2, 6-1 and putting the Gauchos a point away from the

win. Khatamova earned the winning point with a 6-3, 6-2 win on court one, wrapping up the match. Courts four, five, and six all went unfinished. The Gauchos head to LA this weekend, taking on LMU Friday at 1 p.m. Check ucsbgauchos. com for streaming and live stats information. Daniel Messinger writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

UCSB’s Wilcox named men’s volleyball player of the week By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

For the second time this season, UCSB men’s volleyball outside hitter Ryan Wilcox has been named the Big West Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. The Honolulu native led No. 6 UCSB with 26 kills (3.7 K/Set) in back-to-back wins over No. 13 BYU, hitting at a .315 clip. He also averaged 1.43 digs and 1.29 blocks per set. Wilcox opened his big week with

a match-high 11 kills in Friday’s sweep over the Cougars. It was the sixth time he has led the Gauchos in kills this season, most on the team. He also added four digs and five blocks, with his 1.67 blocks per set setting a new season-high. The following night, Wilcox had his third-most efficient offensive outing of 2022, going for 15 kills on a .367 hitting percentage in a tightly contested four-set win. He helped the Gauchos evade a fifth set by finishing off what was a 24-24 game four with the final two kills of the night. He tallied another four blocks

to go along with two aces in UCSB’s fourth straight win. This is the fourth time this season that a Gaucho has earned a Big West Player of the Week, with Donovan Todorov (Jan. 31) and Ryan Pecsok (Feb. 14) both previously earning Defensive Player of the Week honors. UCSB continues its home stand this Thursday against No. 11 UC San Diego at 7 p.m. at Rob Gym. Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB.

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IRVINE — The Westmont men’s tennis (1-1, 1-0 GSAC) opened up its conference slate Saturday in thrilling fashion, getting the better of the Westcliff Warriors (03, 0-1 GSAC) down in Irvine. The men were swept in doubles play, but bounced back to take four of six singles matches and steal the match from the home-Warriors. In doubles play, Felix Veyhle and Max Mueller defeated Logan Thompson and Ethan Ha 7-6 on court one. On court two, Saar Rogovski and Antoine Talamandier defeated Westmont’s Joseph Hemry and Owen Vander Ark 7-5. On the third court, Westmont’s Benny Saito and Tristan Wright fell to Thallys

Santos and Alexandre Campolina 5-4. The road-Warriors were quick to turn the match around, taking the first three singles matches of the day to claim their first lead. First, on court two, Ha defeated Mueller in comeback fashion, taking the final two sets in convincing fashion after dropping the first set 6-2. Then, on court one, Thompson followed up a narrow 7-6 victory in set one by taking command of his match against Veyhle in set two. Thompson claimed the match with a 6-1 victory in the second set. On court four, Wright capped off Westmont’s three-point run with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Fridolin Goetz. Making things all the more interesting, Westmont’s Santiago Tintore Ramon and Vander Ark

dropped consecutive matches on courts six and three. Therefore, the match came down to court five, where Saito, Westmont’s captain, was battling Maxi Kocher. After winning the first set 6-1, Saito dropped the second set to Kocher by a score of 6-2. Fortunately, for the road-Warriors, Saito responded with a 6-3 win to claim the match, and clinch the GSAC opener for Westmont. On Friday, Westmont returns to action when they play UC Santa Cruz on the road at 1 p.m. Then, on Saturday, the club returns to GSAC play when they face William Jessup in Rocklin. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

Westmont women’s tennis team defeats Eagles By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

IRVINE — The Westmont women’s tennis team (2-4) competed against the ConcordiaIrvine Eagles (3-3) Saturday and won its second consecutive match, this time by a score of 4-3. After getting swept in doubles play, Westmont responded by taking four of the six singles matches to claim the victory in comeback fashion. “I’m really proud of the way our team competed,” said Westmont associate head coach Cade Pierson. “I think we overcame much more than the score to earn the comeback win. Everyone did a great job of staying focused on each match one point at a time.” In doubles play, Concordia’s Maya Arksey and Jennifer Jolin defeated Westmont’s Francesca Aguirre and Sophia Ostovany 6-1 on court three. Then on court one, the Eagles clinched the doubles point when Alyssa Zayat and Tiffany Carrillo bested Rachal Jackson and Emily Peterson 6-2. On court two, Westmont’s Christine Hemry and Olivia Madarang fell to Alicia De Re and Kimia Rahmani 6-4. “While we didn’t win any of our

doubles matches, I was satisfied with the way we performed,” Pierson said. “The matches were a lot closer than the scores indicated, and our opponents earned the points they got against us.” In singles play, on court four, Madarang claimed the first set 6-3, before, unfortunately, retiring before the beginning of the second set. Kaley Houshmand got Westmont on the board with a two-set victory over Jolin on court six, and from there, the Warriors began chipping away. All three of Westmont’s remaining wins went to the final set. On court five, Ostovany dropped the first set to De Re 7-6, before claiming the next two sets 7-5 to win the match. On court three, in similar fashion, Aguirre dropped set one 6-2 to Zayat, before responding with 6-1 and 7-5 victories to win the match. On court one, Jackson took the first set from Carrillo 7-6, before dropping set two 6-1. In the final set, Jackson prevailed with a 6-4 win, and the Warriors had their match-clinching fourth point. “In singles, we competed as Warriors, in every meaning of the word,” said Pierson. “My change-

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over conversations with each of them during their matches were centered on keeping things simple. I reminded them to focus solely on what they could control, rather than what they couldn’t. “Just like in our last match, our fitness played a key role in this victory. We played like we wanted it more and we had the endurance to back it up. As long as I’ve been at Westmont, we haven’t beaten Concordia until today, or even come close. Not a lot of players and coaches get the opportunity to pour into the same program that poured into them. I’m proud and grateful to be a Warrior every day, but achievements like today make it even sweeter.” The Warriors go for their third straight win nSaturday when they face William Jessup on Rocklin, for what will be their first GSAC match. Note: Westmont’s original GSAC opener was also scheduled for this past Saturday, Feb. 19, against Westcliff. The match has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Lawmakers pressure IRS amid major backlogs By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Both Republicans and Democrats are hammering the Internal Revenue Service for its millions of backlogged returns. The IRS’ issues can be traced in part back to President Joe Biden’s monthly child tax credit, part of a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill. The program tasked the IRS with handing out federal funds last year to millions of Americans based on the age and number of children they had. The National Taxpayer Advocate released its federally commissioned report in midDecember, which found that the IRS still had 2.8 million unprocessed business returns, 6.2 million unprocessed individual returns, 2.4 million unprocessed amended individual returns, along with 427,000 amended business returns. The report also found the IRS has roughly 4.75 million pieces of unprocessed correspondence from taxpayers. Now the IRS is warning of more issues this year. The IRS issued an “urgent reminder” in January, warning Americans to file electronically “to help speed refunds” heading

into the next tax season. IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig published an op-ed in Yahoo News last week sharing that message. “As the IRS begins this tax season, it continues to face enormous challenges. Our dedicated workforce has done everything it can to prepare for filing day on April 18,” he wrote. “Today, millions of people are still waiting for prior years’ returns to be processed, and refund checks to arrive in the mail, while preparing for their upcoming tax filing. While we can’t immediately solve these significant issues, our employees are doing everything they can, and I am committed to returning to normal inventory levels before next year.” Republicans on the House Oversight Committee sent a letter to the IRS demanding they fix the bureaucratic issues. Those Republicans point to outdated software and “COVID-19 related telework policies” allowing most IRS employees to work remotely. “For many Americans, their tax refund can equal six weeks of take-home income,” the letter said. “The volume of tax returns and refunds completed each year shows the far-reaching impact

that processing delays could have for the average American. Processed returns are also essential for those who may be entitled to apply for other government benefits such as loans administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration. It is therefore imperative that the IRS take steps to mitigate any processing delays, which can delay refunds and access to economic relief programs.” But Republicans are not the only ones hitting this issue. U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., a member of the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees the IRS, partnered with U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., in a letter to the IRS that was signed by 45 members of Congress. They urged the IRS to increase overtime and add staff to address the problem. “We continue to hear from constituents who are still waiting for their 2020 tax returns, have received confusing notices about overdue payments they already paid, and cannot reach anyone at the IRS for assistance. Many of these problems stem from the millions of unprocessed correspondence items from 2021,” the letter said, adding that “taxpayers require more

immediate relief, especially with the 2022 filing season already underway.” Lawmakers have also called for the IRS and the U.S. Department of Treasury to provide “penalty relief” for Americans, many of whom are receiving notices for not paying their taxes. The problem is, they did pay their taxes, but the IRS has not yet processed their filings. A bipartisan group of 214 lawmakers sent a letter to the IRS and Treasury Department in January, highlighting the negative impact on small businesses. “In many cases, the delayed processing of amended returns has been devastating to small businesses in our communities whose applications for emergency loans from the Small Business Administration have been caught in limbo nearly two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began,” the letter said. “The situation has deteriorated to a point that the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will no longer accept cases solely involving the processing of amended returns. This has made it impossible for frustrated taxpayers to find any help.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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At left, Dan Epelbaum speaks by UCSB Storke Tower. He said he spends 60% of his pay on housing. At right, UCSB students protest against a largely windowless Munger Hall at UCSB.

HOUSING

Continued from Page A1 time when UC and CSU campuses across the state are dealing with a lack of housing for their students. According to a 2021 report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, 5% of UC students are experiencing homelessness and 11% face housing instability, meaning they are living in transitional housing or in hotels. For the CSU system, the number of homeless students during the academic year is closer to 10%. One student, Josh Lewis, the chair of the University of California Student Association and senior at UC Berkeley, said during Tuesday’s news conference that

he had experienced temporary homelessness during his time on campus. He explained that housing projects shuttered by NIMBY(Not in my backyard) lawsuits force students to “choose between having a home and having an education.” “Students at UC have been keenly aware of the fact that California NIMBYs will cower behind any excuse they can find to deny students with world class education,” Mr. Lewis said. “Lawsuits like the one put forward against Berkeley have been responsible for thousands of homeless students in California higher education for decades.” “It’s beyond time to stop allowing NIMBYs to threaten California’s future,” he later

added. The UCSA is one of the bill’s sponsors. During last September’s protest at UCSB, Dr. Ralph ArmbrusterSandoval, professor and chair of the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, said UCSB students have been desperate for housing for 20 to 30 years. “Students have been living in cars, people have been couchsurfing. They’ve been doing all that … for decades,” he said. “How can you … study for your finals if you’re living precariously from couch to couch?” On Tuesday, other supporters of the housing legislation bill said creating on-campus housing is one of the most sustainable, environmentally friendly ways to contribute to housing

development, despite the lawsuits that raise concerns about environmental impacts. “The students attending California’s world-class universities are not pollution. They represent the future of our state,” Brian Hanlon, CEO of California YIMBY, said in a statement Tuesday. “Achieving California’s climate goals is a critical part of that future, and that includes updating CEQA to make sure it’s focused on things that harm the environment. Student housing is not one of those things.” Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square. News-Press Managing Editor Dave Mason contributed to this report.

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short of curtailing oil and gas exports out of Russia, said a senior State Department official quoted by the Wall Street Journal. The official explained the goal is to impact the Russian economy without damaging the one in America. The Russian invasion comes after President Putin’s decision Monday to officially recognize the newly proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic, two eastern Ukrainian regions that Russian-backed separatists have controlled since 2014. So far, Russia has not unleashed the force of its 150,000 troops on three sides of Ukraine, according to The Associated Press. In other developments Tuesday: • Secretary of State Antony Blinken canceled his plans to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov because of the Russian invasion, NBC News reported. • Germany stopped its work on certifying the Nord Stream gas pipeline from Russia. Olaf Scholz, the nation’s new chancellor, said the decision was made in response to Russia’s actions regarding Ukraine. • Two Ukrainian soldiers died because of shrapnel wounds that resulted from shelling by Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s Defense Ministry. • NBC News reported that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has asked for an all-senators briefing on Ukraine. On Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, sent a similar request for her chamber to the White House. • U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., the committee’s ranking member,

issued a joint statement condemning the Russian invasion. They said President Putin “trampled on Ukraine’s sovereignty and jeopardized the peace that was forged in the aftermath of the Cold War.” • U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, issued a statement Tuesday evening condemning the Russian invasion. “Two months ago, I visited Ukraine with a bipartisan Congressional delegation and heard firsthand their growing concerns about Russia’s attempts to destabilize Ukraine’s democracy and divide the U.S. and its allies. Now, we have seen an unprovoked and illegal escalation of those efforts with Russia’s invasion of eastern regions of Ukraine,” Rep. Carbajal said. “I join President Biden, our NATO partners, and the entire free world in condemning this blatant act of aggression and clear violation of international law. “The Biden Administration and my colleagues and I in Congress will continue to maintain unwavering support for the Ukrainian people and their sovereignty by imposing crippling sanctions on Russian individuals and institutions who are responsible for this unprovoked invasion. “The time for diplomacy is not over, but clear and painful consequences for Vladimir Putin are necessary to respond to this aggression. While I do not want to see American combat troops directly involved in this conflict, targeted sanctions and continued security assistance for Ukraine will enable the international community to send a clear message that Russia must reverse course and Ukraine must remain free to make its own decision and choose its own future.” email: dmason@newspress.com

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KING, William James Oreña 1940 - 2022

Los Alamos cattleman William “Bill” King, 81, passed away at home on February 13. A proud sixth-generation Californian, he was born in Los Angeles on December 28, 1940. Bill’s mother, Consuelo Rickard King, was a member of the de la Guerra and Oreña families, early California settlers from Spain. His father, Captain C. E. King, was a career naval officer whose various deployments moved the family around the country and abroad. Even at a young age, Bill made lasting impressions. At 13 he was caught smoking on national TV during the first televised presidential inaugural parade for Dwight Eisenhower in 1953. Bill’s mother once received a letter from the principal at Bellermine boys’ prep school in San Jose asking politely that Bill not return as he was accused of putting dynamite caps on the railroad tracks -- a charge he always denied. A gifted athlete, in high school Bill played basketball for Honolulu’s Saint Louis School Crusaders who won the Island Territory Championship before Hawaii became a state. Although the King family enjoyed living in different parts of the country, Bill’s best times were summers at his mother’s family’s Cuyama and Los Alamos ranches. Bill attended Santa Clara University where he continued to play sports and stir up trouble with fellow classmates who also became lifelong friends. After graduating in 1962 Bill attended law school for, in his words “about 10 minutes” while running a few cattle with his brother Chuck. He had reminisced recently that when he watched his first load of cattle come down the loading chute he knew instantly he wouldn’t be a lawyer and King Bros. Cattle Company was born. The brothers leased a rugged ranch in Parkfield and realized their true passion -- the cattle business. Bill and Chuck continued to run cattle for the next decade. After the partnership dissolved, Bill ran his own cattle herd and operated the receiving station in Buellton for the Templeton Livestock Market until he retired in 2014. Though the cattle business was tough, Bill always reminisced about the good times trading cattle on the Mexican border, last minute plane rides to cattle auctions, and all the “legends” and great people he met along the way. Bill’s other passion was singing and playing guitar. He sang the National Anthem at the Salinas and Elks Rodeos as well as at the Fiesta Rodeo in Santa Barbara and other fundraising events. Late night jam sessions with fellow musicians were always a highlight for him on Ranchero Visitadores rides and at the National Cowboy Poetry Gatherings in Elko, Nevada. Bill loved to perform on stage with yodeling cowboy Monte Mills who also facilitated Bill’s longtime wish to record his own CD. In 2005, Bill and his brother Chuck were chosen as Honorary Vaqueros for the Fiesta Rodeo in Santa Barbara. Bill was recognized as Livestock Producer of the Year by the Santa Barbara County Fair in 2007. In 2011, the King brothers were Honored Vaqueros at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. Bill was a member of Los Rancheros Visitadores (Los Picadores Camp), the Society of Los Alamos, California Rangeland Trust, California Cattlemen’s Association, Santa Barbara County Cattlemen’s Association, and the Santa Barbara County Range Improvement Association. For those who wish to remember Bill, donations may be made to the California Rangeland Trust or the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. Bill is survived by his devoted wife Saundra; Bill’s children Jenny (husband Luke), Billy (and daughter Margeaux) and Katy (husband Randy); Saundra’s children Britt (and sons Ryan and Blake), Craig (wife Tina and children Zach, Olivia, Mariah and Justin) and Shelli (and sons Grant and Bryce); Bill’s nieces Teri (and daughters Ciera and Sammie), Tina (husband Brian and sons Bryson and Cole a/k/a Quad Tracks), and Caci (husband Shawn). A Rosary for Bill will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 24 at St. Anthony Church in Los Alamos. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m on Friday, February 25 at Old Mission Santa Ines in Solvang, with a burial following at the Los Alamos Cemetery. Family and friends are then invited to a reception at the Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club.

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Work of famous artist focus of landmark exhibit at Santa Barbara Museum of Art

‘Voila Van Gogh’

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

landmark exhibition featuring more than 100 works from 25 museums, “Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources” will be on view Saturday through May 22 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Celebrated works of art by Van Gogh will be juxtaposed with works by the many artists he admired, thereby dramatizing both the artist’s indebtedness to and radical departure from the art world of his day, according to an SBMA news release. This will be the first international loan exhibition to be presented following SBMA’s $50 million renovation of the original 1912 building and connected exhibition spaces. “Artful Affairs: Voila Van Gogh,” a special benefit event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the SBMA and featuring an elegant reception and preview of the exhibition, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the museum. The evening includes champagne toasts for both sponsors and VIP ticket holders, as well as an “Artful After Party.” Tickets for the preview are $525. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Molly Kemper at 805-884-6442 or email mkemper@sbma.net. Curated by Eik Kahng, SBMA deputy director and chief curator, “Through Vincent’s Eyes” presents iconic works by Van Gogh from all periods of his brief 10-year career, including “Marsh with Water Lilies, Etten” (1881): “The Potato Eaters “(1885); “Self-Portrait with Pipe” (1886); and “Roses “ (1890). This exhibition provides a crucial corrective to the frequent misperception of Van Gogh as a kind of savant, a genius whose idiosyncratic approach to painting sprang largely from his tortured psyche. As visitors will learn, Van Gogh had a sophisticated knowledge of a variety of art. The exhibition is also the first to include 17 first-edition novels revered by Van Gogh, including those by Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Victor Hugo and Harriet Beecher Stowe — reminding viewers of the fictional worlds that enflamed Vincent’s inner eye. “Through Vincent’s Eyes” convenes important works of art from 40 national and

Vincent van Gogh’s “Les Vessenots in Auvers” (1890, oil on canvas). This is from the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid.

international, public and private lenders, including prestigious institutions such as the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; Columbus Museum of Art; Dallas Museum of Art; Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Honolulu Museum of Art; Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo;

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornesmisza, Madrid; Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.; Santa Barbara Museum of Art; and Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. The exhibition is accompanied by a lavishly illustrated catalog,

featuring essays by Ms. Kahng, as well as the internationallyacclaimed Van Gogh specialist Sjraar van Heugten, European avant-garde specialist Todd Cronan, British literature specialist Rebecca Rainof and 19th-century French art specialist Marnin Young; and catalog entries by Ms. Kahng,

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Sjraar van Heugten, David Misteli and Rachel Skokowski. Designed and produced by Lucia | Marquand Books, Seattle, the book is co-distributed by Yale University Press. To celebrate this groundbreaking exhibition, the Santa Barbara community is offering “Van Gogh in Santa

Barbara”-related programs, exhibitions and initiatives around the city during the run of the show. Community partner institutions will include the Santa Barbara Symphony, Opera Santa Barbara, Please see VAN GOGH on B2

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At left, Édouard Manet’s “Peonies” (1864–65 oil on canvas). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, bequest of Joan Whitney Payson. Center, Jean-François Raffaëlli’s “The Absinthe Drinkers” (1881, oil on canvas). Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Museum purchase. At right, Vincent van Gogh’s “Roses” (1890, oil on canvas). National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C, gift of Pamela Harriman in memory of W. Averell Harriman.

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Meichelle Arntz and Holly Carmody of Angels Foster Care have been named Women of the Year by the Junior League of Santa Barbara.

Junior League to honor Women of the Year By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Junior League of Santa Barbara will celebrate its 97 years of community service and honor its two Women of the Year at its 12th Annual Gala. The event will take place March 5 at the Rincon Beach Club, 3811 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria. General admission entry will start at 6 p.m. “We look forward to celebrating the work of our 2022 Women of the Year: Meichelle Arntz and Holly Carmody of Angels Foster Care!” said Junior League President Raina Palta. The Women of the Year awards recognize achievements promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community, according to a news release.

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According to the news release, this year’s theme, “Diamonds are Forever,” pays homage to this milestone and the community’s resiliency. In addition to the Women of the Year awards, this year’s gala will

FYI Individual tickets for the Junior League of Santa Barbara’s 12th Annual Gala cost $200, and entire tables for eight guests are $1,600 for general admission. To purchase, go to jlsantabarbara.org. Deadline to purchase general admission tickets is midnight Sunday. VIP tickets have sold out. The Junior League will comply with all local guidelines regarding COVID-19. If policies on COVID-19 change at any time, the website will be updated and ticket holders will be notified via the email provided upon purchase. Those interested in donating, but are unable to attend the event, can give online at jlsantabarbara.org or reach out directly to president@JLSantaBarbara.org for alternate supporting options. For more information, call 805-963-2704, visit jlsantabarbara.org or connect on Facebook and Twitter @JLSantaBarbara.

look at the league’s work today and its key contributions during its 97-year history. The general admission ticket entry includes wine with dinner, compliments of another local winery, Frequency Wines. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on an array of silent auction items while enjoying the ocean air and garden views of the Rincon Beach Club. One hundred percent of the funds will support the Junior League and its efforts to develop the potential of women and prevent the exploitation of atrisk women and girls in the community. The evening will be emceed by author, speaker,and entertainer Aaron O’Brien. Gala guests are encouraged to wear black tie formal attire to complement the theme.

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The Junior League had to cancel its gala in March 2020 due to COVID-19, and that gala would have celebrated the league’s 95th Diamond Anniversary under past JLSB President Lindsay Cortina and Gala Chair Tiffany Thompson.

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 (with campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home.

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

VAN GOGH

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Ensemble Theatre Company, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, MOXI (The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation), Lotusland, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, Belmond El Encanto, La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts, 10 West Gallery, The Crafter’s Library and Sullivan Goss – An American Gallery. On March 13 and 14, SBMA will host a symposium and scholars’ day featuring art historians, conservators and museum curators, to discuss the exhibit’s themes. On Sunday, the symposium will feature presentations by important scholars in the field moderated by assigned discussants and will be open to the public. On Monday, the day will consist of roundtable discussions and various speakers. These sessions will be closed to the general public but will be recorded and posted on the SBMA website. Other public programming will include gallery talks and additional lectures by the cocurators and other esteemed scholars, including Sjraar van Heugten, formerly curator of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The SBMA Education Department will develop and present engaging events for the public and local students and teachers. More details to come on www.sbma. net. Admission to the exhibition will have an additional fee, and timed tickets will be sold in advance. For more information, visit www.sbma.net.

KROLLER-MULLER MUSEUM, OTTERLO

Above, Vincent van Gogh’s “Two Women Digging” (1885, black chalk, gray wash, on laid paper). Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo. At left, van Gogh’s “Portrait of Dr. Gachet (Auvers-sur-Oise),” (1890, etching). Lent by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, gift of Bruce B. Dayton, 1962.

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FYI “Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources” will be on view from Saturday through May 22 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. For more information, visit www. sbma.net. MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART

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LIBRA — Gloom may settle upon you today when you face your financial situation, Libra. You may have had a lot of bills to pay, and thus your coffers could be a bit low for your liking. Still, this is only temporary, and it probably feels good to have the bills out of the way. Find something inexpensive, like reading, to keep you busy and get your mind off it. SCORPIO — This morning you might look in the mirror and be horrified at what you see, Scorpio. You’ve been working hard and are stressed out, so you probably look tired. You’re apt to blow it all out of proportion, however, and think you look a lot worse than you actually do. Treat yourself to some new clothes and a walk, and then get some rest. SAGITTARIUS — Something could happen during the day that unconsciously reminds you of something unpleasant that happened to you in the past, Sagittarius. You might not even remember today’s event, but memories of the occurrence long ago could plague you throughout the day and put you in a very black mood. CAPRICORN — None of your friends may be at home today, Capricorn, and so you probably won’t be able to have any phone conversations or visits with them. This could cause you to feel rather lonely. You might brood a little and convince yourself that no one cares about you any more. Snap out of it! You know full well this isn’t the case. AQUARIUS — Today you might find yourself compelled to stay at home for some reason, Aquarius. Perhaps you’re expecting a visitor who’s late or a delivery of some kind. Therefore, you could feel somewhat antsy. You like staying home, but only if you choose to do so. Find something creative to fill the time you have to spend waiting. PISCES — Construction on streets or buildings might make it difficult for you to get around your neighborhood today, Pisces. Traffic could be backed up for blocks. If you must run errands, either walk or get them done early in the day. The work could foul up the phone lines as well, at least for a while, so you might miss some calls you needed to take.

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Judge blocks U.S. Air Force from enforcing vaccine mandate

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(The Center Square) — U.S. District Court Judge Tilman Self III is the first to stop the U.S. Air Force from enforcing its military COVID-19 vaccine mandate on a service member. Judge Self granted a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Defense on behalf of an Air Force officer who’d been denied a religious exemption to the mandate. As a result, the DOD can’t enforce the mandate or take any adverse action against her, including forcing her to retire. At the beginning of his 32-page order, the judge describes how the plaintiff’s chain of command justified why she was denied a religious exemption: “Your religious beliefs are sincere, it’s just not compatible with military service.” “That’s about as blunt as it gets,” Judge Self wrote in his ruling. “True, he undoubtedly spoke for himself, but when considering the Air Force’s abysmal record regarding religious accommodations requests, it turns out he was dead on target.” Although the Air Force has claimed to provide a religious accommodation process, “it proved to be nothing more than a quixotic quest for Plaintiff because it was ‘by all accounts, . . . theater,’” Judge Self wrote, citing U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor’s Jan. 3, 2022, assessment in another case, U.S. Navy SEALs 1–26 v. Biden,

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doesn’t tell the Court is when the Air Force granted these nine religious exemptions.” Since the Air Force didn’t state when the requests were granted, Judge Self decided to find out for himself. He looked up the data on the Air Force’s COVID-19 website and discovered that as of January 31, 2022, “the Air Force had yet to approve a single religious exemption.” “In other words, the Air Force granted these nine exemptions in the last two weeks,” he said. Thomas More Society Senior Counsel Stephen Crampton noted that the Air Force had granted over 1,500 medical exemptions by the time they filed the lawsuit, but not one religious exemption had been granted. Judge Self’s scathing rebuke was rendered in a case filed on Jan. 6 by Thomas More Society on behalf of an officer who served her country for more than 25 years. The lawsuit was filed against the U.S. Air Force and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and alleges that the U.S. Military is violating the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the First Amendment, and the Administrative Procedure Act. The officer objects to taking the COVID-19 shots due to their association with aborted fetal cells and filed for a religious exemption. Although she’s been willing and able to work remotely, wear a mask and test periodically, the Air Force issued a final denial of her religious exemption request in December. When denying her appeal, she was given less than one week

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to decide to take the vaccine, submit a retirement request or refuse the shot in writing. The Air Force also informed her that “any refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, absent an approved exemption, may be punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice . . .” and that “continued refusal will result in involuntary reassignment to the Individual Ready Reserve without pay, benefits, or regular responsibilities,” according to the brief. The plaintiff argues the Air Force’s policy is forcing her to choose between her job and her faith, and the Constitution and RFRA protect her from having to make this choice. She argues that she “has a sincere religious belief that prohibits her from submitting to an injection of any of the presently available COVID-19 vaccines” and the Air Force’s requirement puts “substantial pressure” on her “to modify (her) behavior and to violate (her) beliefs.” Judge Self said, “A classic case of ‘substantial pressures’ occurs when a person has to choose between her job and her religion,” and the Defendants “don’t say much in response” to this argument. “In fact, as of February 7, 2022, “the Air Force has administratively separated 142 active duty Airmen” for refusing to take a vaccine,” he points out, citing Air Force data. “And, how could they?” he asks. “Very few scenarios paint a bleaker picture than giving up your livelihood in order to follow your religious beliefs.”

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000230. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: WEST COAST BARBER STUDIO, 3835 STATE ST. C-154 SUITE 104, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: RAUL N SALAZAR: 416 N ALISOS ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. 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 01/27/2022 by E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 24, 2022. 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) FEB 23; MAR 2, 9, 16 / 2022--58048

LEGAL NOTICE Right to pass by permission only and subject to control of owner, Section 1006 through 1009 Civil Code 1837 1/2 El Camino de la Luz Santa Barbara APN 045-100-65 By Owner, Herbert E. Barthels FEB 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28; MAR 1, 2, 3, 4 / 2022 -- 58038 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 00049331-025-RW4 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: TSE SHIAN CHOU and LAIYIU CHEN CHOU, 2011 S Broadway, Ste L, Santa Maria, CA 93454 The Business is known as: ICHIBAN JAPANESE RESTAURANT The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: TEWHA LLC, a California limited liability company, 390 Avenida de Amigos, Nipomo, CA 93444 As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/ Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: None The assets to be sold are described in general as: Fixtures, Equipment and Assets and are located at: 2011 S Broadway, Ste, L, Santa Maria, CA 93454 The kind of license to be transferred is: ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE, License No.: 41364469 now issued for the premises located at: 2011 S Broadway, Ste L, Santa Maria, CA 93454 The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is APRIL 1, 2022 at the office of Aliso Escrow, a division of Fidelity National Title, 4522 Market Street Ventura, CA 93003., Rhonda Wharton - Certified Senior Escrow Officer. Last Day to file a cliam is MARCH 31, 2022, unless the bulk sale also includes transfer of a liquor license, in which case, all claims must be received prior to the date on which the liquor license is transferred by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: 02/07/22 Transferee / Buyer: TEWHA LLC, a California limited liability company By: /s/ PETER PARK, Manager 2/23/22 CNS-3557864# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS FEB 23 / 2022 -- 58053

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000271. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: HERMANOS CORTEZ LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE, 5959 MANDARIN DR. APT C, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ADAN CORTES ENRIQUEZ: 5959 MANDARIN DR. APT C, GOLETA, CA 93117. 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 01/31/2022 by E28, 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) FEB 9, 16, 23; MAR 2 / 2022--57971

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000268. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BRASIL STONE GRANITE MARBLE, 1233 DE LA VINA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: HAROLDO SOUZA: 1233 DE LA VINA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/31/2022 by E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 16, 2011. 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) FEB 9, 16, 23; MAR 2 / 2022--58012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000350. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: DNA JEWELS, 4868 CARPINTERIA AVENUE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ALEXANDER M ZIEHL: 5166 CONCORD PLACE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013, DANIELA L GONZALEZ: 4868 CARPINTERIA AVENUE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 02/04/2022 by E48, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Feb 03, 2022. 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) FEB 9, 16, 23; MAR 2 / 2022--58013

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Trustee Sale No. 1018479 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No. 315767 Title Order No. APN 063-220-006 TRA No. You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 07/07/2016. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceedings Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. On 03/09/2021 at 01:00PM, First American Title Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on August 10, 2016 as Document Number 20160040272 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by: Abraham Stuart Rubin and Annette Rubin, as Trustor, Bank Hapoalim, B.M., an Israeli banking corporation, as Beneficiary, Will Sell At Public Auction To The Highest Bidder For Cash (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the North door of the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4347 Marina Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $8,268,320.63 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected 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 “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (858) 410-2154, or visit this internet website [see link below], using the file number assigned to this case [TS 1018479] to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. For information on sale dates please visit our website at: http://www. firstam.com/title/commercial/foreclosure/ 2/7/22 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee Exhibit “A” That Portion Of Lot 115 Of Santa Barbara Estates, In The County Of Santa Barbara, State Of California, As Per Map Recorded In Book 15, Pages 51 To 56, Inclusive, Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County, Described As Follows: Beginning At The Northwest Corner Of That Certain Property Now Or Formerly Owned By Irene Rich, As Shown In That Deed Recorded With The Recorder Of Santa Barbara County, State Of California, The Centerline Of Marina Drive As Shown On Sheet No. 3 Of Said Map Of Santa Barbara Estates, Being A Subdivision Of A Portion Of Hope Ranch Park (Marina Drive Is Shown As Cliff Drive On Said Map), From Said Corner Station 152 Plus 85.13 On The Centerline Of Marina Drive (Cliff Drive) According To Said Map, Bears South 83° 48’ East, A Distance Of 201.17 Feet; Thence With The Centerline Of Marina Drive, Whose Right Of Way Is 90 Feet In Width, Being 45 Feet On Each Side Of The Following Described Centerline: South 83° 49’ East, A Distance Of 153.46 Feet To The Northeast Corner Of The Land Described In The Deed To Edgar F. Wasem, Et Ux., Recorded November 9, 1951 As Instrument No. 17208 In Book 1028, Page 411 Of Official Records, Records Of Said County; Thence Along The Easterly Line Of Said Wasem Tract, South 2° 55’ 59” West, 488.56 Feet To An Angle Point Therein; Thence Along The Southerly Line Of The Land Described As Parcel Two In The Deed To Santa Barbara Estates Incorporated, A Corporation, Recorded August 12, 1953 As Instrument No. 13024 In Book 1171, Page 395 Of Official Records, North 63° 34’ 41” West, 150.08 Feet To A Point On The Easterly Boundary Line Of Said Property Deeded To Irene Rich; Thence Along Said Last Mentioned Line, North 0° 53’ 47” East, 437.71 Feet To The Point Of Beginning. APN: 063-220-006 FEB 16, 23; MAR 2 / 2022 -- 58029