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SB City Council grapples with Chick-fil-A issue Traffic mitigation efforts allowed to continue, draft public nuisance designation approved By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

After hours-long back-andforth among lawyers for the city, Chick-fil-A and State Street property owners, the Santa Barbara City Council continued its public hearing on whether the fast-food restaurant is a public nuisance, allowing mitigation efforts to continue. However, the council unanimously still moved toward

a potential public nuisance designation. During its Tuesday agenda meeting, the council directed the city attorney to prepare a draft ordinance with nuisance findings. However, it continued the public hearing until June 7 and directed staff to work with Chick-fil-A and property on remedy recommendations — the latter dubbed a “menu of Please see COUNCIL on A3

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Cars extend into State Street while waiting in the Chick-fil-A drivethru.

A Direct Relief worker helps with the preparation of a shipment of medical aid from the Goleta nonprofit to Ukraine.

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has prompted two local nonprofits to send aid or people to Europe. Direct Relief has sent its first shipment of medical aid to Ukraine since the invasion, Tony Morain, the Goleta-based nonprofit’s vice president of communications, told the NewsPress on Tuesday.

“The first shipment should arrive in Poland by the end of the week, then brought over into Ukraine by the Ukranian Ministry of Health,” Mr. Morain said. The ministry sent Direct Relief a comprehensive list of needed medications, which the nonprofit assembled. The requested items varied from blood pressure support to intubation/ventilation, IV antibiotics, fluids, Mr. Morain said. He added that Direct Relief

has received requests for combat application tourniquets and bandages. The health ministry also asked Direct Relief for at least 500 medical outreach packs, and Mr. Morain said needs vary from tranexamic acid, used to control severe bleeding, to oxygen supplies. Certainly Direct Relief is sending a lot of aid to Ukraine. “Everyone here feels this is an achievement, but it’s not enough,”

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Mr. Morain said. “That feeling drives us to continue to do more.” On Tuesday, Santa Barbarabased ShelterBox USA told the News-Press that it was sending a team to Eastern Europe to assess needs and see if its aid would be suitable. “ShelterBox is deploying a response team to the region to begin assessing the humanitarian needs related to the displacement Please see RELIEF on A4

Newsom calls to block Russian access to California capital By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Gov. Gavin Newsom called on several state entities Tuesday to use its global investment portfolio to sanction the Russian government. Gov. Newsom penned a letter to the leaders of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the University of California retirement system, asking them to “immediately restrict Russian access to California’s capital and investments.” “Russia’s brazen and lawless military assault on Ukraine demands our support for the Ukrainian people and exacting

an immediate and severe cost upon the Russian government in response to its continuing aggression,” the governor wrote. According to the governor’s letter, CalPERS, CalSTRS and the UC retirement system hold a combined $970 billion in assets – equivalent to 60% of Russia’s entire gross domestic product last year. Of those investments, about $1.5 billion is a range of financial instruments, including stock of multinational corporations and real asset investments, “that have some nexus or relation to Russia’s financial markets,” the letter states. Given the “fiduciary duties” the state has to thousands of Californians who have invested in the retirement systems, Gov. Newsom called for the entities to restrict Russian access to the

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state agencies and departments to terminate existing state contracts and agreements that benefit Russia.

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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is back with in-person awards and panels — for the first time since 2020. And that means everyone from director Steven Spielberg to actress Kristen Stewart is scheduled to walk down the red carpet as the world increasingly gets back to normal. Last year the festival relied on virtual programming for panels and awards, and movies were shown both virtually and on drive-in screens. This year, the stars will again receive their accolades before a live audience. And movies are being shown indoors at the festival’s usual sites: the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St.; Metro 4, 618 State St.; and Fiesta 5, 916 State St. The festival begins at 8 p.m. tonight at The Arlington Theatre with the U.S. premiere of “The Phantom of the Open.” It’s the story of optimist Maurice Flitcroft, who never played a round of golf but managed to get into the qualifying round of the British Open Championship. Craig Roberts directed the film, which stars Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins and Rhys Ifans. At 2 p.m. Thursday, the festival’s special events will continue with a free screening for “The Power of the Dog” at the

Arlington Theatre. Nominated for 12 Oscars, including Best Picture, the movie tells the story of rancher Phil Burbank, who inspires fear in those around them until he sees the possibility of love. Directed by Jane Campion, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Kodi SmithMcPhee. The Outstanding Directors of the Year Award will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Arlington Theatre. Recipients are Paul Thomas Anderson (“Licorice Pizza”), Kenneth Branagh (“Belfast”), Jane Campion (“The Power of the Dog”), Ryusuke Hamguchi (“Drive My Car”) and Mr. Spielberg (“West Side Story”). In addition to the special events, a variety of movies will screen at the Metro 4 and Fiesta 5. Proof of vaccination is required for people attending the films and events. Although the state’s and Santa Barbara County’s mask mandates were lifted, the film festival is still requiring masks inside buildings and in lines. Festival organizers urge people to wear N95 or KN95 masks. The festival runs through March 12. For a complete schedule and other information, go to sbiff.org. email: dmason@newspress.com

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state’s capital and investments. “Given heightened financial risks, no fund shall purchase Russian debt and no money shall flow from the state of California to Russia,” Gov. Newsom wrote. “Furthermore, the funds should immediately assess risk to the retirees of our state and ensure that the actions you take protect the interests of your current and future retirees.” Gov. Newsom’s call for state pension systems to sell their investments in Russia comes as several states are making similar moves. In Colorado, the state’s public employee pension fund is withdrawing more than $7.2 million held in a Russian bank. Additionally, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order on Monday that called for all

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Unvaccinated workers no longer required to mask in workplace under new standards By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Unvaccinated workers will no longer be required to wear a mask in the workplace as of Tuesday under a new executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Under new guidance unveiled by the governor Monday, unvaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear a mask in many settings as of Tuesday. Late Monday, Gov. Newsom signed an executive order that updates workplace safety rules to align with the new guidance, allowing unvaccinated workers to unmask in the workplace. State officials, however, still “strongly recommend” that individuals, regardless of vaccination status, continue to wear masks indoors under the new guidance. Additionally, employers can still require workers to wear

a mask despite the change in workplace standards, according to a spokesperson for the governor’s office. Previously, unvaccinated workers were required to wear a mask indoors at the workplace under the existing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) passed by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Those standards took effect in June 2021 and were again adopted by the board in December. Gov. Newsom’s latest executive order extends the ETS through May 5, giving Cal/OSHA time to review the guidance before considering the next readoption. The updated workplace standards came after Gov. Newsom announced relaxed masking guidance on Monday, which included an announcement that the state will lift its mask mandate for schools on March 12.

Schools will still have the option to enact their own mask requirements, however, and some districts have already announced they will continue to require masking after March 12. During a news conference Monday, Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly explained that the state has seen significant improvement in case rates, hospitalizations and test positivity over the last two weeks. According to the latest data, cases are down 66% over the last two weeks and hospitalizations are down 48%. “This feels like the right time,” Dr. Ghaly said during a news conference Monday. “There’s data that supports it, both on the transmission and hospital impact side. I’ve been pleased with how the data has come down, and it is the right moment to transition from that [masking] requirement to that strong recommendation.”

Board of Supervisors approves Goleta Valley apartment complex By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN

1.62 acres at 5317 Calle Real. It is near storage facilities. “When I talk to business leaders, that is the No. 1 issue our business community is facing: is that there’s not adequate housing for local employees, and more and more people are being forced to drive very long distances to live,” Supervisor Gregg Hart said. Supervisor Hart called the project a “compromise,” noting the project is not a high-density housing site but rather a more “modest” proposal. “We who live here know we have a housing crisis, and we’re trying to respond to that,” Supervisor Hart, who represents the 2nd District where the project is planned, said. “We desperately need units for people to live, and this is a very high-quality rental project that’s thoughtfully designed.” Trudi Carey, president of The Carey Group and the applicant for the Galileo Pisa apartment project, said she hoped to see rental priority be given to nurses

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the development plan for a new Goleta Valley apartment project, slated to create 27 units, on Tuesday. Supervisors and Pete Jordano, a local business leader and CEO of Jordano’s Foodservice, stressed the need for additional local housing, especially for workers who are commuting from far distances amid rising gas prices. The three-story Galileo Pisa, LLC Apartments project would include 27 units, three detached covered carports, two trash enclosures, 60 vehicle parking spaces and 54 covered bicycle parking spaces. The project would allocate two parking spaces per unit with additional guest parking. It would also include more than 28,600 square feet of common space. The project site is measured at

and firefighters who work nearby. The development’s application was first submitted at the end of 2019. The county Planning Commission unanimously recommended the board approve the project in December 2021 during a public hearing. Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting also began with a COVID-19 announcement: Face coverings will no longer be required indoors although the public health department is still “strongly encouraging” county staff and members of the public to wear masks and social distance in crowded indoor spaces. Additionally Tuesday, the board received an update from the KPMG firm on the status of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The presentation was not an official audit but meant to serve as recommendations to increase savings and efficiencies within the department. KPMG was selected in 2019 to review all of the county’s

departments, including Behavioral Wellness and Public Works, over the course of four years. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department was commended Tuesday for its culture and commitment to the county by KPMG representatives. It was also praised for its investments in technology enablement and commitment to effective internal communications. The firm recommended the department expand its process of tracking the costs of its services and better enable new staff training and recruitment to enhance workforce development and succession planning. After hearing public comment regarding proposed changes to a cannabis operations ordinance, the board voted 4-1 to move forward with the consideration. Chair Joan Hartmann was the lone “no” vote on this administrative item.

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER More information released on officerinvolved shooting LOMPOC — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released more details on the officer-involved shooting that took place Feb. 23 in Lompoc. The suspect was identified as Rudy Angel Delgadillo, 24, of Lompoc. The deputies involved in the shooting are Deputy Ross Van Tassel and Deputy Yeshella Jimenez, said Raquel Zick, the sheriff’s office public information officer. Sheriff’s detectives have identified the three witnesses who called 9-1-1 and reported the suspect driving a dark-colored Toyota Tundra recklessly in the Providence Landing area, Ms. Zick said.

The Tundra came to a final stop in the 3800 block of Celestial Way after colliding with a residential fence, and the driver fled the area on foot, Ms. Zick said. After that collision, and before contact with the deputies, surveillance video from the area shows the suspect trying the doors of two parked cars and entering a third vehicle, Ms. Zick said. Deputy Van Tassel contacted the suspect in the 600 block of Mercury Avenue. He gave the suspect repeated verbal commands, but the suspect allegedly didn’t comply. The suspect then made several sudden movements, including what the deputies perceived as a shooting stance toward Deputy Van Tassel, Ms. Zick said. In response, Deputy Van Tassel fired 10 rounds and

Deputy Jimenez fired one round at the suspect. The suspect was wounded with a single gunshot wound to the shoulder area. Neither of the deputies was injured during the confrontation, and the suspect was treated at an area hospital, released and transferred to the Main Jail. No weapon associated with the suspect was found at the scene. Sheriff’s detectives have gone door-to-door in the area to find more witnesses and would like to encourage anyone who may have seen any part of this incident to contact them. Detectives are also interested in home surveillance footage. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sheriff’s detectives at 805-681-4150. To give a tip anonymously, call the sheriff’s office’s tip line at 805681-4171 or visit sbsheriff.org. — Dave Mason

Biden’s polling low ahead of state of the union By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

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Santa Barbara Earth Day will take place in person for the first time since 2019. The Community Environmental Council will host free daytime programming from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23 at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara. An evening concert, which is a separate event, will start at 7 p.m. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required for entry. The event, in and around the Arlington Theatre, will feature a variety of activities, a Green Car Show, almost 30 interactive climate action booths, inspirational speakers, art contests and more. A major highlight will be the annual Climate Leadership Summit, set for 3 p.m. April 23. Eric Cardenas, CEO of LOACOM, will act as the program’s emcee and co-facilitate the Climate Leadership Summit with Sigrid Wright, CEO of the Community Environmental Council. “In the two years since we were able to last gather in person for our annual Earth Day festival, the climate crisis has accelerated,” Ms. Wright said in a news release. “The Central Coast community has endured significant environmental challenges — and the need to collaborate and recommit to finding a better way forward is urgent. By designing a Climate Leadership Summit within the festival, we’re providing a platform for climate activists and social change agents to accelerate progress.” Kathi King, Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Director, added, “We are thrilled to provide a venue where we can come together in person and celebrate amazing artists, youth activists and community efforts. This kind of cross-pollination is essential for collective action.” For more information, go to sbearthday.org. email: dmason@newspress.com

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(The Center Square) – Newly released polling data shows President Joe Biden’s poll numbers remained low ahead of Tuesday night’s state of the union address. Gallup released data Tuesday that showed nearly the lowest satisfaction rates for Americans since President Biden took office in January 2021. “When thinking about the state of the nation, just 21% of Americans say they are satisfied with the way things are going, and 78% are dissatisfied,”

Gallup said. “This reading, from a Feb. 1-17 Gallup poll, is slightly improved from the 17% recorded in January, but still among the lowest since President Joe Biden took office.” CBS News released polling Tuesday that put Mr. Biden’s approval rating at 44% with 56% disapproving. His disapproval rates climb higher on certain issues, including inflation and the economy. The poll found 61% disapproved of President Biden’s work on crime, 62% disapproved on the economy, 63% disapproved on immigration and 70% disapproved on inflation.

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Santa Barbara County reported 47 new COVID-19 cases and one death Tuesday. The individual, who resided in the unincorporated Goleta Valley, was in the 70-plus age group and had underlying medical conditions. The death wasn’t associated with a congregate care site. Of the 47 cases, the highest number, 20, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had eight cases. Elsewhere, four cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Four cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. One case was in Goleta. Two cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota.

Three cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Santa Ynez Valley reported two cases. The location of three cases were pending. Forty-six patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 10 are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 84,481 cases, of which 393 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 650. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72% of the eligible 5-andolder population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 67.7% are fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department.

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Biden touts unity with Ukraine, repercussions for Russia in first State of the Union address By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

At the start, President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union message wasn’t just an address to the American people. Mr. Biden asked those in the House Chamber to rise as he began his speech, a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people as Russia continues its invasion. “Six days ago, Russia’s Vladimir Putin sought to shake the foundations of the free world thinking he could make it bend to his menacing ways. But he badly miscalculated,” President Biden said. “He thought he could roll into Ukraine and the world would rollover. Instead, he met a wall of strength he never imagined.” President Biden vowed a strong response to the Russian president’s actions alongside members of NATO and the European Union through economic sanctions as well as the closing of American airspace to Russian flights. Mr. Biden said the Department of Justice would assemble a task force to investigate alleged crimes of Russian oligarchs. He also promised more than $1 billion in aid to Ukraine. “We are inflicting pain on Russia and supporting the people of Ukraine,” Mr. Biden said. “Putin is now isolated from the world more than ever.” President Biden said American

forces have been mobilized to defend NATO allies including Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Romania. “Let me be clear, our forces are not engaged and will not engage in conflict with Russian forces in Ukraine,” Mr. Biden said. As the president spoke, members of his Cabinet, lawmakers and other guests wore pinned blue and yellow ribbons and hoisted small Ukrainian flags in the House Chamber. Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova was recognized with an emotional standing ovation as a special guest of the president. U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, DSanta Barbara, who wore yellow and blue ribbons pinned to his navy suit Tuesday evening, said on social media he stood with President Biden in opposition to Mr. Putin. “We will continue the economic sanctions that are crippling Russian oligarchs and pass additional aid to help Ukraine and our European partners,” Rep. Carbajal said. Aside from foreign policy, Mr. Biden addressed inflation, rising gas prices and infrastructure issues during his State of the Union address. Mr. Biden said the U.S. will release 30 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve and is working with other countries to release more around the world. This effort, he said, would help with rising gas prices

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in the country. “We have a choice. One way to fight inflation is to drive down wages and make Americans poorer. I have a better way to fight inflation,” Mr. Biden said. He encouraged more buying of American products and supporting American jobs — a line that led guests in the chamber to break out in chants of “USA.” President Biden said people could begin ordering another round of free COVID-19 tests next week and encouraged continued vaccinations. “Thanks to the progress we have made this past year, COVID19 need no longer control our lives,” Mr. Biden said. “I know some are talking about living

with COVID-19. Tonight, I say we will never just accept living with COVID-19.” As is typical for these speeches, the president touted his administration’s accomplishments during his time in office and highlighted what he wanted to see next: more affordable housing, cuts to child care costs, incentives for more energy-efficient policies, and lower prescription drug costs. But Mr. Biden didn’t miss taking a jab at former President Donald Trump. “Unlike the $2 trillion tax cut passed in the previous administration that benefited the top 1% of Americans, the American Rescue Plan helped working people — and left no one

behind,” President Biden said. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, responded in real-time to Mr. Biden’s address on social media. “Are you better off than you were a year ago? For most people, the answer is no. For a few, it’s yes,” Rep. McCarthy said, listing off Mr. Putin, Mexican drug cartels and the Taliban. “Inflation is rising at the fastest rate in 40 years,” Mr. McCarthy also said. “You don’t need a speech to know what the state of the union is. You feel it every time you go to the grocery store and the gas pump.” The congressman was seen giving a standing ovation with others in the chamber when President Biden said: “We should all agree, the answer is not to defund the police. The answer is to fund the police with the resources and training they need to protect our communities.” Mr. Biden did stress he would like to see more gun control measures implemented, including banning “assault weapons and high-capacity magazines,” passing universal background check laws in Congress and preventing individuals on terrorist watch lists from purchasing a gun. Another bipartisan moment in the president’s speech came when President Biden called for a fix to the country’s immigration system while securing the border. Mr. Biden said both could

be achieved by installing new technology at the border, setting up joint patrols with Guatemala and Mexico to catch human traffickers and providing a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, farmworkers and essential workers. U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., picked Santa Rosa Fire Chief Scott Westrope, who has been at the forefront of combatting the state’s wildfires, as his virtual guest for the address. Chief Westrope grew up in San Luis Obispo County and has worked for the San Luis Obispo ambulance service and Pismo Beach Fire Department, according to a press release. “I’m grateful for the investments and commitment the Biden administration has made to mitigate and better manage wildfires through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” Chief Westrope said in a statement. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was the designated survivor during the address. Mr. Biden ended his address by instilling hope and assigning the U.S. a one-word definition: “possibilities.” “My report is this: The state of the union is strong because you, the American people, are strong,” President Biden said. “We are stronger today than we were a year ago, and we will be stronger a year from now than we are today.” email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A1 remedies” by Councilmember Eric Friedman. The council also directed Chickfil-A to update the council in a letter by March 11 on mitigation efforts and send monthly reports on traffic service. “It is important to understand we’re trying to cure, not trying to punish,” Mayor Randy Rowse said. Tuesday’s much-anticipated quasi-judicial proceeding gave the three parties the opportunity to present evidence to the council regarding whether the fast-food restaurant’s drive-thru constitutes a public nuisance and warrants action. At issue is the drive-thru line at the 3707 State St. restaurant becoming so long it backs up into the street, causing traffic and safety concerns. “State Street is one of the city’s most important streets for moving people and goods,” Derrick Bailey, a transportation engineer for the city, said. “It was never intended to operate with significant blockage.” Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said Chick-fil-A has potentially outgrown its site, a problem that cannot be mitigated by the city or company. “This is not about the goodness of the company or the goodness

of the owners and certainly not about the goodness of the employees,” Councilmember Sneddon said. “Chick-fil-A has a good problem here. They are so successful, they have outgrown their site. It’s possible they were oversized for that site, to begin with.” Chick-fil-A representatives asked the council to postpone a nuisance designation and give it time to implement abatement measures, some of which are already in place, and the ability to work with the city. A plan presented to the council, which Chick-fil-A representatives vowed would successfully address the queuing issue, would add a thru-line, rearrange parking spaces and add a forced right turn exit out of the restaurant. Representatives also said the queue back-up has decreased in recent months as well. “On behalf of myself, Chick-fil-A and the many team members, we sincerely regret that this traffic situation has come to this point and heartily wish to work in good faith with the city to resolve this matter once and for all,” Travis Collins, the owner and operator of the restaurant, said. “We believe we do have solutions, several of them.” But Councilmember Sneddon suggested these changes wouldn’t fix the problem, saying “there’s a tolerance of the patrons of Chick-

fil-A for how far back they’re willing to queue.” Those in support of the fastfood restaurant also stressed the importance of the drivethru option during the COVID-19 pandemic when indoor dining was shuttered or while residents wish to social distance. But representatives for the city said the drive-thru is still continuing to be a problem for drivers on State Street, posing a potential safety risk. “There is no constitutional right to operate a business in a manner that creates a public nuisance,” Dan Hentschke, the assistant city attorney, said. Councilmember Mike Jordan said he’s seen many near misses of car and bicycle accidents in that section of State Street, noting the council’s mission should be to address problems that hinder public health, safety and welfare — not when a problem becomes more severe. “People do not have to die because of a traffic accident before you declare it a public nuisance,” Mr. Hentschke also said. In other business Tuesday, Sam Furtner, the mobility coordinator with the Public Works Department, said the city was “pleased” with the progress of the BCycle e-bike pilot program thus far — even as the program has faced some COVID-19 and

State, local governments look to spend money from $26 billion opioid settlement By BRETT ROWLAND THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The three largest U.S. drug distributors and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson have finalized settlements for the vast majority of the opioid lawsuits filed by state and local governments that will allow $26 billion to go to those government entities. State governments are in the process of deciding how to spend that money. The agreement covers 46 of 49 eligible states and more than 90% of other government units, according to a statement from distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson. Johnson & Johnson and its U.S.-based Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies will pay up to $5 billion to the nationwide settlement, according to a statement from the drugmaker. AmerisourceBergen will pay $6.1 billion, Cardinal Health will pay $6 billion and McKesson will pay $7.4 billion. Those amounts are payable over 18 years. It is the second-largest multi-state agreement in United States history, behind only the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement in 1998. “This settlement agreement is not an admission of any liability or wrongdoing, and the company will continue to defend against any litigation that this final settlement agreement does not resolve,” Johnson & Johnson said in a statement. The company no longer sells prescription opioid medications in the United States. Johnson & Johnson previously announced separate settlement agreements with New York in June 2021, Texas in October 2021, and Nevada and New Mexico in January 2022. Earlier this month, the company also announced a settlement agreement with federally recognized tribes. “The dollar amounts to be received in these settlement agreements are the prorated shares that would have been received under the nationwide settlement agreement and will be deducted from the $5 billion all-in settlement amount,” Johnson &

Johnson & Johnson and its U.S.based Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies will pay up to $5 billion to the nationwide settlement, according to a statement from the drugmaker. AmerisourceBergen will pay $6.1 billion, Cardinal Health will pay $6 billion and McKesson will pay $7.4 billion. Those amounts are payable over 18 years. Johnson said in a statement. AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson said they would “implement injunctive relief terms, including establishing a clearinghouse that consolidates data from all three distributors. This data will be available to all settling states and territories to use as part of their anti-diversion efforts.” Illinois will get $760 million in the settlement, with most of the money going toward programs to fight opioid addiction around the state. An advisory board will be established as a subcommittee of the state’s Opioid Overdose Prevention and Recovery Steering Committee to prioritize the distribution of the money in the fund. The board will consider population, opioid usage rates, overdose deaths and the number of opioids delivered into a region. “This epidemic has no boundaries,” said Bob Berlin, the DuPage County State’s Attorney in Illinois. “It has affected every community in the state of Illinois, and it’s not just the families of the victims. Entire communities have felt the repercussions of the opioid crisis.” Please see SETTLEMENT on A4

operational challenges. Since the pilot program launched in January 2021, 50 different stations with 140 white electric bikes have been implemented across Santa Barbara, and about 15,000 riders have taken about 81,000 trips, Mr. Furtner said. Of those who have utilized the e-bike system, 68.5% have been member riders as opposed to walk-up users such as tourists. There have been about 100 documented instances of bikes being stolen or not returned correctly. Three e-bikes were

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not recovered, according to the presentation given to the council Tuesday. Additionally, there have been three reported collisions: In two instances, the riders lost control and were transported to the hospital; in the third accident, the rider was uninjured but was hit by a vehicle, according to the staff report. The program has experienced delays due to network connectivity issues and installation complications because of the global COVID-19-related semiconductor shortages.

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“It was rocky at the beginning. This is a pilot, and I think we’ve learned a lot,” Councilmember Sneddon said. “I think it’s a successful program, much more successful than I initially thought.” The pilot program is slated to last three years and offers an option for lower-income individuals who may not be able to afford monthly or annual passes. The city council meeting began with a moment of silence for the people of Ukraine. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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UN says up to 12M people may need humanitarian assistance RELIEF

Continued from Page A1 crisis in Ukraine, including the emergency shelter needs for refugees,” ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray said in a statement. “The team from ShelterBox includes highly-trained security, safety, and logistics personnel, who will coordinate with other humanitarian agencies to understand the gaps in emergency shelter and what are the urgently needed household aid items that will be needed over the weeks and months to come.” The United Nations estimated that as many as 12 million people may need humanitarian help. The U.N. expects 6.7 million to be internally displaced and up to 4 million refugees fleeing from the country. So far, more than 660,000 have reportedly fled Ukraine in freezing temperatures to neighboring countries, ShelterBox noted. “ShelterBox routinely responds to conflict-related displacement, providing families with a range of items, including emergency tents and tarpaulins, heavy blankets, sleeping mats, water filters, solar lights, kitchen sets, tools, and more,” Ms. Murray said. “We customize our humanitarian aid packages to meet the unique needs of the displacement. We are working to understand where and how we can make the biggest difference in this rapidly-evolving crisis.” ShelterBox is coordinating with local authorities, Rotary International and other aid organizations. In other developments Tuesday: • The Associated Press reported an escalation Tuesday by Russian forces as they attacked

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urban areas. Russia bombarded Kharkiv’s central square and Kyiv’s main TV tower. • A missile hit a private maternity clinic near Kyiv. Everyone was evacuated, and while damaged, the building remains standing. • A missile attack came close to the Babyn Yar memorial in Kyiv. The memorial is dedicated to Holocaust victims. Moshe Reuven Azman, the

chief rabbi in Ukraine, said three missiles hit the area and condemned the attacks. On his Facebook page, he called them “war crimes.” • A senior Ukrainian official said on Ukrainian TV on Tuesday that intel from Russian security forces sympathetic to Ukraine helped to “neutralize” two Chechen death squads sent to kill Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The information came from inside the Russian FSB, said Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. President Zelensky has declined offers from the West to be evacuated as he stays in Kyiv and leads his country in its determined resistance to the Russians. email: dmason@newspress.com

Money will begin arriving in second quarter settlement

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Missouri and its local governments will get about $458 million for opioid treatment and abatement, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said earlier this month. He said the state could get hundreds of millions in additional settlement money from litigation with Mallinckrodt and Purdue Pharma. Of the $458 million total, about $274.8 million will go to the State of Missouri and $183.2 million will go to local governments. Mr. Schmitt said the settlement money would be paid out over 18 years on a graduated scale that pays larger sums in early years and decreases over time. “For years, the State of Missouri has been ravaged by the opioid epidemic, entire communities and neighborhoods crushed under the weight of opioid addiction and abuse. Mothers, fathers, sons, daughters,

“The settlements will equip communities across the nation to better address this crisis – resources that were not previously available but will be absolutely crucial in abatement efforts.” Dana Nessel, Michigan attorney general brothers, sisters, and more have been lost to this vicious cycle,” Mr. Schmitt said on Feb. 18 when he announced the settlement agreement. “This settlement won’t bring our loved ones back, it won’t provide any solace for those losses, but it can bring desperately needed resources to treatment centers, rehab facilities, law enforcement, and others who are on the frontlines of fighting this opioid epidemic in our state.” The settlement money will start flowing to state and local governments in the second quarter of 2022, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. The Michigan Attorney

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James “Jim” Allen Garvey, 78 years old, passed away on October 15, 2021, in Coeur d’Alene, ID, after a brief illness. Jim was born in Wauwatosa, WI, to Jane Martin Garvey and Donald R. Garvey. Jim is survived by his wife of 20 years, Shelley Azbell Garvey, his daughter Dr. Donna Garvey Brickner (Jason) and their two children, Will and Cal, daughter Amy Garvey, son Matthew Garvey, his sister Bonnie Garvey Adams, nephew Colonel (retired) Lamar Adams (Jennifer) and their two children, David and Leslie, sister Julie Garvey Corlatan (Dave). Jim was preceded in death by two sons, David and Jeffery, his sister Gloria M. Garvey, and his parents. Jim graduated from Santa Barbara High School (SBHS) in 1960. Later graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1965 with a degree in mathematics, Jim followed a family tradition by joining the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). He proudly served for 7 years including a 1969-70 tour in Vietnam. As a USMC Captain and pilot, he was part of Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 255 and later the 533. The Secretary of the Navy presented him with the Navy Commendation Medal for his courage and valor. Upon returning home from his service, Jim specialized in computer technology and was employed with IBM in North Dallas. He retired to Santa Barbara, later moving to Solvang where he was a proud member of the American Legion Post 160. Jim was a lifelong learner, a voracious reader, a man with a dry sense of humor and generous spirit. Jim has now returned to his beloved Santa Barbara and will be greatly missed by his family, including a large group of cousins, and friends. A military memorial service for family and friends is planned for 12 noon on Friday, 0DUFK DW WKH 6DQWD %DUEDUD &HPHWHU\ RQ &KDQQHO 'ULYH ,Q OLHX RI ÁRZHUV consider SBHS Alumni Assn, 700 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Attn: Jim Garvey 1960 Perpetual Scholarship.

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LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

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Partly sunny INLAND

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An a.m. shower, then breezy

Mostly sunny and cool

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80 41

67 43

59 36

56 32

59 28

69 47

63 48

60 41

59 39

61 35

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Pismo Beach 73/47

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Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 79/53

Guadalupe 72/46

Santa Maria 73/46

Vandenberg 67/48

New Cuyama 81/42 Ventucopa 79/45

Los Alamos 80/43

Buellton 78/41

Solvang 79/40

Gaviota 66/49

SANTA BARBARA 69/47 Goleta 72/44

Carpinteria 70/47 Ventura 68/48

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

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80/39 65/45 87 in 1963 34 in 1962

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0.00” 0.00” (0.11”) 8.92” (12.72”)

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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

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Wind from the southwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a west swell 2-4 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility unrestricted.

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Wind from the southwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a west swell 2-4 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility unrestricted.

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8:57 a.m. 10:00 p.m. March 3 9:40 a.m. 10:31 p.m. March 4 10:22 a.m. 11:03 p.m.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 91,642 acre-ft. Elevation 711.32 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 15.5 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 23.8 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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The original Theresa Leta crew stands with Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery, far left, and Capt. Richard E. Evans, far right.

‘A Pilot’s Story’

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A “The original 21 chapters were written by my father, Col. Richard Ernest Evans, before he died in 2006,” said Barbara Evans Kinnear, author of “ ‘Richard Eager’: A Pilot’s Story — From Tennessee Eagle Scout to General Montgomery’s ‘Flying Fortress.’ ”

lthough she eschews the cliche “labor of love,” Barbara Evans Kinnear admits it’s the best way to describe the 10 years she spent finishing the newly released book, “ ‘Richard Eager’: A Pilot’s Story — From Tennessee Eagle Scout to General Montgomery’s ‘Flying Fortress’ ” (Kieran Publishing Company, $49.99 and $25). “The original 21 chapters were written by my father, Col. Richard Ernest Evans, before he died in 2006,” Mrs. Kinnear said. “He was born in 1919 in Knoxville, Tenn. My father worked so hard on his stories. They were personal,

historic and fascinating. Family members were helpful, excited and delighted for him. The book had to be finished. The stories had to become known,” said Mrs. Kinnear, who has lived in Santa Barbara with her husband John since 1973. They have one daughter, Katie. A graduate of Texas Christian University in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, she is the former director of nursing at the Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic. “When my father died, I vowed that someday I would finish and publish his book for him. The background research to complement the chapters took years to complete, and that is why it took more than 10 years to publish, once I was able to begin the work,” Mrs. Kinnear told the

News-Press. “Our WWII veterans are passing away. We have a responsibility to keep their stories alive and encourage other veterans to tell their stories. I hope this book will set an example and encourage other veterans and their families to write their own narratives.” By the time she finished the mini coffee table book, it was 508 pages filled with a chronology of Col. Evans’ life milestones and World War II details, his own glossary of war terms defined with humor, an appendix filled with original family letters, historic V-Mail, award commendations and primary source documents that shed light on his personal and professional relationships, joys and fears. Included are iconic, restored

Daughter completes massive memoir

photographs of Tennessee boyhood years and World War II military planes and service and original maps illustrating the countries over which Col. Evans flew add to the book’s historical content. An epilogue summarizing Col. Evans’ Strategic Air Command service after WWII is also included. “My family calls it ‘The Tome.’ A friend of mine posted on Facebook that ‘The book just arrived. I need help to lift it,’ ‘ she said with a chuckle. The timing of its publication is especially relevant because 2022 is the 75th anniversary of the Air Force. The official Air Force birthday is recognized as Sept. 18, 1947, which is the date of the passage of the National Security Act of 1947. Mrs. Kinnear said she learned

a great deal about that period in history. “There is little known about the WWII North African campaign, where many of the chapters take place. This was a most important part of the war. Not many people understand that it was Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery, commander of the British 8th Army, who chased the German and Italian armies out of North Africa and protected the vital Suez Canal. He then worked with the Americans to free Sicily and Italy from Hitler’s cruel regime.” (Field marshal is the British equivalent of “general.”) “The book also covers a period of extreme innovation in military aviation from the 1930s to the 1960s. My father flew the simplest Please see KINNEAR on B2

At left, Richard Ernest Evans and behind him his older brother, Stewart Evans, fly a North American AT-6 during World War II. At right, then Capt. Richard E. Evans teaches navigation skills to Air Force students during the same war.

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Pioneer Valley High School recently held its Future Farmers of America 5K run.

Pioneer Valley High School sponsors FFA 5K run By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Pioneer Valley High School Agriculture Department recently held its second annual Pioneer Valley Future Farmers of America 5K run to kick off National FFA week. National FFA Week, which was held Feb. 20-27, gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. More than 80 runners and

walkers completed the route that looped around the school in Santa Maria and continued into the surrounding neighborhood. Student volunteers cheered-on their peers (Ag and non-Ag) and staff members with posters. “The FFA 5K was a fun experience, especially running with my friends,’’ said Makayla Gonzalez, race participant and first place female finisher. “This was an example of a fun and entertaining activity that is done for all students and staff to have a great time.’’

“The FFA 5K was a great occasion to show support for our school’s excellent FFA program,’’ said Jay Edwards, PV English teacher and race participant. “The event was well-organized and fun, and it was great to see the involvement from students, staff and the community. I look forward to the next one!” Participants received a race bib with their number, a race shirt and snacks at the end, according to Marcie Guerra, Panther teacher.

“Gold, silver and bronze medals were also given to the race categories: Ag students, PV students and staff.” The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District has nearly 3,000 students enrolled in agriculture classes at Pioneer Valley, Righetti and Santa Maria high schools and the Mark Richardson Career Technical Educational Center and Ag Farm. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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The album’s June 4, 2021 release date was also declared “Rise Against Day In Chicago,” the band’s original hometown. Last November, Rise Against shared the “Nowhere Sessions” EP, a sixtrack live expansion of the album that captures and celebrates the anthemic intensity of the band’s renowned performances. Singles from the EP included “Talking to Ourselves (Nowhere Sessions)” and a cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son.” email: mmcmahon@newpress.com

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lightweight design propeller plane like the Piper Cub to one of the most extremely complex jets, the B-58 Bomber that could fly Mach 2, which is twice the speed of sound. “It is not just a WWII history book. It is a coming-of-age story that weaves together milestones in my father’s early life and how they influenced his actions during WWII and later.” Explaining the name “Richard Eager” in the book’s title, Mrs. Kinnear said, “My father’s nickname was Richard Eager. He was given that name when he was a student pilot by one of his close friends. He was always ready to go, gung-ho and an Eagle Scout to his core. He was such a skilled student pilot that as soon as he graduated, he was asked to teach new student pilots flight and navigation skills.” The title also touches on two core themes of the book: her father’s childhood and the lessons and values he carried into the war. “One of his most unique pilot experiences was flying Gen. Montgomery throughout North Africa and Italy. He was able to observe more than most,

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FYI “ ‘Richard Eager’: A Pilot’s Story — From Tennessee Eagle Scout to General Montgomery’s ‘Flying Fortress’ ” is available in softcover for $25 at Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. in Loreto Plaza, Santa Barbara, and in hardcover for $49.99 at Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 East Valley Road, Montecito. It is also available at www.amazon. com. All proceeds are donated to the Colonel Richard Ernest Evans Memorial Fund, which provides essential education grants for Air Force families. For more information, visit www.richardeagerbook.com.

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including Gen. Montgomery’s infamous and interesting personality. Though the general and the pilot didn’t always see eye to eye, the pilot honored the general with deep respect, and when they parted on the last day of 1943, they were friends,” said Mrs. Kinnear. “There is a wonderful story about a notorious bet between Gen. Eisenhower and Gen. Montgomery. Monty won the bet, which was that he would have the use of an American plane with an American crew to fly him wherever he wanted to go. This was not just any plane, but

the best, newest bomber — the B-17 Flying Fortress. This bet was very controversial, and the complete story is within the book’s chapters.” An unexpected challenge she found during her research was that Gen. Montgomery had another pilot named Evans — Lt. Frank B. Evans — whose photographs she discovered in the Imperial War Museum in London. “I thought that was just a mistake. It was not. I had to prove that there were two pilots who flew the B-17 ‘Theresa Leta’ with Gen. Montgomery. After much

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research, I found the first pilot, Lt. Frank B. Evans’ son. He sent me his father’s unpublished memoirs with dates and more historical information to support the book. This information made clear the exact dates that each pilot flew Monty, which was very important to my father’s book,” she said It was at the same museum that she had one of the lighter moments in her project. “Special hours in the IMW Museum photographic archives are not easy to reserve to search the archives when you are not a known war historian. My husband and I were able to secure one of those appointments. When we arrived, those around us were very quiet within a small room, each studying pages upon pages of photos and notes,” recalled Mrs. Kinnear. “While quietly checking the archives, we found a folder of photos from North Africa during WWII. Within it were pictures of Gen. Montgomery and the B-17 that my father flew. When I saw these photos, I responded in a very jubilant way, and I guess several octaves above the silent noise level that this group was used to. All heads popped up … and mine popped down.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2022-0000097 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VCA Carpinteria Veterinary Hospital, 585 Walnut Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 585 Walnut Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013 VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc., 12401 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90064 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/07/2021. VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. S/ Neil Tauber, Vice President, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 01/13/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2/22 CNS-3537353# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS FEB 9, 6, 13; MAR 2 / 2022 -- 58015 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)

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000501. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: KEYANALYTICS INC, 555 CORPORATE DRIVE SUITE 100, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694, County of ORANGE. Full Name(s) of registrants: C FINANCIAL INVESTMENT INC: 555 CORPORATE DRIVE SUITE 100, LADERA RANCH, CA 92694. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 02/23/2022 by E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Date or 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) MAR 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022--58062

FEB 9, 16, 23; MAR 2 / 2022--58012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000280. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SK EXCLUSIVE CREATIONS, 312 PRINCETON PLACE, LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SANDRA DUARTE: 312 PRINCETON PLACE, LOMPOC, CA 93436. 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 02/01/2022 by E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 21, 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--58007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000413. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: DE LA CRUZ FLOORS SERVICE, 1423 LIMU DRIVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JOSE P DE LA CRUZ: 1423 LIMU DRIVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. 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 02/11/2022 by E20, 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) MAR 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022--58060

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)

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)

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FEB 23; MAR 2, 9, 16 / 2022--58048

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

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(The Center Square) — New York expects to drop its mask mandate for schools on Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul told reporters Sunday afternoon. The governor said that individual counties and cities could maintain mask mandates if leaders in those communities felt it was necessary. New York City schools will keep the mask mandate for its approximately 1 million school children through this upcoming week. However, shortly after Gov. Hochul’s announcement, Mayor Eric Adams said mandates for the schools and other businesses would likely be lifted. Those decisions came after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines on Friday. In the new guidance, federal officials indicated only counties with what’s considered a high level of COVID-19 should continue with mask mandates. The federal agency listed 11 of New York’s 62 counties under that classification. Gov. Hochul said her administration spent the weekend talking with teachers, parentteacher association leaders and education officials. The governor said the school officials wanted more time to “assess the guidance” the state is devising. That’s because some families remain on vacation, and some school leaders have not yet returned because of winter break. “We believe that by Wednesday, we’ll be able to have a situation where we’ll have the lifting of the mask requirement,” she said. Besides schools, that would also include daycare centers, where children as young as 2 years old must currently wear masks. The 11 upstate counties still considered high-risk areas should consider mandates, but the state would not extend its order to cover them, Gov. Hochul said. “We will allow them the flexibility to determine what’s best for their county,” the governor said. “We would encourage them to take a look at this and follow the CDC. But this will no longer be a mandate.” She also said parents could still allow their children to wear masks if they feel it’s necessary to protect their health.

Even as the mandate is likely going away in the coming days, the governor said the state will send out nearly 5 million test kits later this week to students. New York will also continue to encourage all eligible residents to get vaccinated and boosted. The mask mandate in schools was met with opposition by Republicans in Albany as well as some parents. Last month, a judge in Nassau County ruled the state’s mask order unconstitutional. However, a higher court quickly issued a stay on that decision as state leaders appealed the ruling. Shortly after Gov. Hochul finished her press conference from the state capitol, Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, RNorth Tonawanda, said lifting the mandate served as “a longoverdue victory for kids and parents, educators and common sense.” He also called on the legislature to take up a resolution he’s offered to end the state of emergency in New York. “Our colleagues across the aisle have refused to act — it’s time that we take this up for a vote this week,” he said. While Democratic lawmakers may show some reticence, Democratic executives show some willingness, starting with Mayor Adams. The mayor noted that New York City schools return Monday from a week-long break. Barring any unexpected spikes in cases over the next few days, Mayor Adams said the mask mandate for city schools would end effective next Monday, March 7. That’s not the only mandate that may end next Monday. Mayor Adams said the vaccine requirement for indoor dining, fitness and entertainment venues could also go away on the same day. “New York City’s numbers continue to go down day after day, so, as long as COVID indicators show a low level of risk and we see no surprises this week … we will also lift Key2NYC requirements,” Mayor Adams said in a statement. “This will give business owners the time to adapt and will allow us to ensure we are making the best public health decisions for the people of New York.” The city’s other vaccine mandates would stay in effect, he added.

Louisiana among states opposing Biden ban on moving liquefied natural gas by train By VICTOR SKINNER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is leading a coalition of 25 states in opposition to a proposed federal rule to ban natural gas transport by rail car, arguing the decision drives up energy costs and threatens national security. Mr. Landry wrote a letter to Tristan Brown, acting administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), targeting a rule proposed by the Biden administration in November that would suspend authorization to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail tank cars. The authorization, granted in a final rule in August 2020, permits specifically designed tank cars to transport LNG, but the proposed rule in November would negate that permission over concerns about increased greenhouse gasses, worker safety, environmental risks and “environmental justice.” “Biden’s war on energy is a war on America’s poor and working-class,” Mr. Landry said Monday. “It is high time the Biden Administration to put America first.” The attorneys general argued the proposed rule creates regulatory uncertainty, chills capital investment in the special tank cars and negatively affects national security and energy costs for consumers. The Biden administration’s focus on greenhouse gas emissions also “is an attenuated and speculative concern untethered to the scope of PHMSA’s regulatory purpose,” the letter read. The letter argued the Russian invasion of Ukraine demonstrates why it is important for the U.S. to maintain energy independence. “Current geopolitical events involving Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine show with painful clarity the need for the United States to maintain its energy independence through multiple distribution points

throughout our country,” the letter read. “The agency should not move forward with suspension of a rule that serves that important objective.” The attorneys general cite the country’s reliance on natural gas, which currently generates 41% of electricity in the U.S., as well as figures that show significant decreases in greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. “The growth in U.S. gas production is a geopolitical and economic asset, contributing to our national and global energy security,” according to the letter. The proposed rule to halt LNG by rail stems from Biden’s Executive Order 13990, directing federal agencies to review Trump administration era rules to suspend or rescind over conflicts with the new administration’s focus on environmental justice and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The letter noted the proposed rule prevents LNG by rail until at least June 30, 2024, without providing the “detailed justification” and “reasoned explanation” of new facts required by law to change PHMSA rules. Attorneys general likened PHMSA’s proposed rule to similar executive actions to halt new oil and gas leases that are hurting Louisiana and other states, and argued the PHMSA ignored evidence of LNG by rail’s positive impacts on the environment. The letter pointed to LNG prices that have increased 61% since Mr. Biden took office – a cost to American households of about $1,000 more in energy costs than last year – and how the administration’s restrictions on oil and gas will continue to hurt U.S. consumers while benefiting Russia. The letter was signed by attorneys general from Alabama, Montana, Alaska, Nebraska, Arizona, New Hampshire, Arkansas, Ohio, Florida, Oklahoma, Georgia, South Carolina, Idaho, South Dakota, Indiana, Texas, Kansas, Utah, Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, West Virginia, Missouri and Wyoming.