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Executive order signed as invasion continues, gas prices skyrocket By DAVE MASON

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Despite record-breaking gas prices, President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports on Tuesday — the 13th day of the invasion of Ukraine. “That means Russian oil will no longer be acceptable at U.S. ports and the American people will deal another blow to (Vladimir) Putin’s war machine,” President Biden said at the White House. He said the ban would likely mean a further increase in skyrocketing gas prices, but said the move was necessary to put further economic pressure on Russia. In addition to oil, the ban, which came in the form of an executive order signed by President Biden, extends to Russian liquefied natural gas and coal. The executive order also prohibits new U.S. investment in the Russian energy sector and bans Americans Please see BIDEN on A4

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors nixed ExxonMobil’s proposal to truck oil along area roads due to what was seen as unmitigable safety impacts. The board denied the project in a close 3-2 vote during its weekly meeting Tuesday. Exxon had requested a development plan revision to install and operate a new oil tanker truck loading rack at the Santa Ynez Unit processing facility and transportation of crude oil from platforms Hondo, Harmony and Heritage to two receiving terminals in Santa Barbara and Kern counties. Some supervisors, including chair Joan Hartmann, expressed concerns about the

environmental impact of Exxon’s project. “Is this really the direction to go when we are facing a climate crisis? For my way of thinking, that is just not the case,” said Supervisor Hartmann. “In conclusion, it’s detrimental to the health and safety of the neighborhoods that this trucking would go by, and it’s not compatible with the surrounding areas, and the streets — particularly (State Route) 166 — and also the 101 are not designed for this kind of traffic.” Supervisor Das Williams said he anticipated the project would result in fatal traffic accidents, particularly along State Route 166. “I will support denial of the project simply because I cannot see how the safety impacts are Please see EXXON on A4

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“I will support denial of the project (the trucking plan) simply because I cannot see how the safety impacts are mitigate-able,” said Supervisor Das Williams, shown above in a file photo.

Gov. Gavin Newsom propped up California as an inspiration for the rest of the country during his State of the State address Tuesday, vowing to tackle skyrocketing gas prices, alleviate the homeless crisis and foster transformative education. Gov. Newsom exuded confidence and optimism in the “California way,” his theme of the evening. He boasted California successfully mitigated COVID19 fatalities with shutdowns and mask mandates and welcomed new businesses even during the worst of the pandemic. He took dire situations — such as rising gas prices, the homeless crisis and increasing crime — and highlighted successful efforts while ensuring his administration will do more. “In the midst of so much turmoil, with stacking stresses and dramatic social and economic change, California is doing what we have done for generations, lighting out the territory ahead of the rest, expanding the horizon of what’s possible,” the governor

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Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State address on Tuesday.

said. Gov. Newsom promised he would submit a proposal to address the gas prices and “put money back in the pockets of Californians.” On the day of Mr. Newsom’s address, U.S. gas prices reached a record high with a national average of $4.17. In California, the average price climbed to $5.44. Republicans in the legislature have proposed placing a moratorium on the gas tax to offset the rising costs. Gov. Newsom didn’t unveil details of his plan to address fuel costs Tuesday, but Democrats have largely brushed off a gas tax pause, arguing it would be too detrimental to infrastructure projects. “At a time when we’ve been heating and burning up, one thing we cannot do is repeat the mistakes of the past by embracing polluters, drilling even more oil which only leads to more extreme weather, more extreme drought and more wildfire. What more evidence do you need than our own state,” Gov. Newsom said. Gov. Newsom said 58,000 unhoused people have been taken “off the streets” since the start of COVID. He said his administration is providing “unprecedented investments for cities and counties on the frontlines” when “just a few years ago, California lacked any comprehensive strategy.” “Our approach is to be neither indifferent to the realities of the present-day nor revert to the heavy-handed policies that have marked the failures of the past,” California’s chief executive said. “We’re funding local law enforcement and prosecutors to investigate and solve more crimes. We’re bolstering the Attorney General’s Office, prosecuting organized theft rings and getting illegal guns off our streets.” But in cheerleading for California, Gov. Newsom, who Please see NEWSOM on A4

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In announcing the U.S. ban on Russian oil imports, President Joe Biden promised he was taking steps to minimize the impact on gas prices.

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ExxonMobil’s three offshore platforms in Santa Barbara County, including Hondo, above, have been inactive since the Plains All American Pipeline Disaster in 2015.

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Assembly passes Bennett’s Ukraine resolution By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

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A resolution in support of Ukraine came from Assemblymember Steve Bennett, D-Ventura.

The California Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday from Assemblymember Steve Bennett, D-Ventura, supporting Ukraine as Russia continues its invasion. The Assembly adopted the resolution, HR 94, in a 70-0 vote Tuesday afternoon. The resolution was co-sponsored by Assemblymember Ken Cooley, DRancho Cordova. The resolution stated the Assembly “condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine and stands with the United States and its allies, President Joseph Biden, the people of Ukraine, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in opposition to this

war.” “I was honored to support the people of Ukraine and President Zelensky with the Assembly’s adoption of HR 94 (Cooley and Bennett), which declares the Assembly’s support for the democratically elected government of Ukraine to resist the invasion by Russia into their sovereign nation,” Assemblymember Bennet said in a statement to the News-Press. “No instance so closely mirrors the tragic attacks that marked the start of WWII. This is one issue that should bring all of us together in this state and in this nation.” Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered California state agencies and departments to review and Please see UKRAINE on A3

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised President Joe Biden and the U.S. for banning Russian oil.

Santa Barbara City Council allocates pandemic funds By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously appropriated nearly $11 million in federal pandemic relief funds Tuesday, with funds replenishing reserves and financing projects like the cleaning and repairing of parks heavily utilized during COVID-19. In all, the council had $10,918,762 in American Rescue Plan Act funding slated to be released in May to appropriate. The council already approved the first portion of $10.9 million to general revenue in May 2021 to offset lost departmental revenue and tax. The council appropriated about $1.047 million for the general fund and $1.48 million for the Downtown Parking Fund during its weekly meeting Tuesday. The council increased the amount of money allocated for the homeless and mental health response services and added $100,000 for Eastside community gardens. It allotted $350,000 for cleaning and enhancements to State Street. Among other projects, $300,000 was earmarked for digital library materials,

$750,000 for turf and irrigation in parks that saw high use during the pandemic, $400,000 for renovations to the landmark Plaza del Mar Band Shell and $125,000 for a replacement of the Oak Park dance floor. Additionally Tuesday, the council heard an update on the Santa Barbara Cruise Ship Program, which has been paused during the pandemic. The last ship that visited Santa Barbara was on March 4, 2020, before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a no sail order. But the CDC has since established a Conditional Sailing Order, which requires at least 95% of crew and passengers be fully vaccinated (defined as the non-booster shots) and testing mandates for non-vaccinated individuals before coming to shore. There are 31 cruise ship calls for Santa Barbara on the schedule for 2022 and 27 for 2023, according to the presentation. The city has budgeted $500,000 in revenue in cruise line passenger fees for the upcoming fiscal year. (The waterfront charges $7 per passenger on a cruise ship’s manifest — even if the individual does not come to shore.) Mayor Randy Rowse said he was looking forward to the program restarting as it will

signal “another taste of return to some kind of normality.” However, Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said she had concerns about the program — not because of the COVID protocols but the impacts the cruise industry has on the environment. Councilmember Sneddon said she would like the city to “grow an environmentally sustainable economy” and phase out cruise ship visits. During the pandemic shutdown, “many” older ships were replaced by newer vessels that use alternative fuels or are hybrids, according to the presentation. Cruise ship calls are limited to September through May, considered to be non-peak business seasons. Ships are anchored off the coast of Santa Barbara, and passengers are ferried to the city on tenders. The majority of calls are from Princess Cruises and Holland America Line on “West Coast getaway” trips with stops on Catalina Island and in Los Angeles and San Diego, among other places. Most of the ships are small or medium-sized with capacities ranging between 200 to 3,500 passengers.

By DAVE MASON The trend of low COVID-19 numbers continued Tuesday with Santa Barbara County reporting just 14 new cases. Of those, the highest number, four, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had two cases.

Elsewhere, one case was reported in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Two cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. One case was in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. One case was in Isla Vista. One case was reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills

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The UC Santa Barbara women’s basketball team garnered two well-deserved accolades on Monday, as Danae Miller was named to the All-Big West First Team and Ila Lane earned a Second Team selection, the conference announced.

Danae Miller - All-Big West First Team UCSB’s senior point guard did it all in her fifth year with the team, leading the Gauchos in points (12.7), assists (3.0), steals (1.0) and minutes (32.9) per game to earn her third career All-Big West nod. It was a year of veteran leadership and milestone moments for the Carson, Calif., native, who by the regular season’s final buzzer had risen all the way to No. 5 in career assists (438) and No. 6 in three-pointers (158) all-time at UCSB. Miller started the year off strong, scoring 18 points and hitting two late threes – including the go-ahead shot with just over a minute left – to take down Loyola Marymount 61-58 in the season-opener. On Dec. 2, she became the 28th member of the Gaucho 1,000 point club, and has since risen to No. 18 in the Gaucho record book with 1,280 entering her final postseason. Against Cal State Fullerton on Jan. 15, Miller scored nine of UCSB’s 11 overtime points while recording her first career

double-double (21 points, 11 rebounds, six assists) and becoming the seventh Gaucho in program history to cross the 400 assist milestone. She would set a new season-high with 26 points three games later, knocking down more free throws (14/15 FT) than ever before. Those were arguably her best performances of the year until, in her final game at the Thunderdome, she put up 35 points and hit six threes in a 65-62 win which put the Gauchos over UC Davis for the first time in six years. That led to her first career Big West Player of the Week award and remains the highest single-game scoring performance in the conference heading into the Big West Tournament. This is the first time Miller has been named to the All-Big West First Team, after previously taking Second Team (2018-19) and Honorable Mention (2019-20) honors.

Ila Lane – All-Big West Second Team Consistently drawing double teams on her way to averaging a double-double during conference play, junior center Lane has retaken her place on the All-Big West team. The Moraga, Calif., native has led the conference in rebounds (9.8) and doubledoubles (12) for the second time, reaching double-figures on the glass on 14 occasions including four straight to end the regular season. She pulled in a season-best 18 boards in her most recent outing, reaching that mark

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The No. 55 UCSB men’s tennis team beat No. 54 Florida Atlantic 4-2 Monday afternoon, earning their fourth straight victory and third in the last four days. FAU jumped out to an early lead as Kevin Huempfner and Filip Krolo beat Stefano Tsorotiotis and Alejandro Vedri 6-1 in the number two doubles matchup. Santa Barbara evened it up

with a 6-3 win by Gianluca Brunkow and Pablo Masjuan on court three. All eyes turned to court one where Phillip Jordan and Kai Brady battled with Carles Sarrio and Hunter Robbins. Jordan and Brady led 5-3, but Sarrio and Robbins came back to even things up at 5-5. The Gauchos’ duo got the momentum back, winning the last two games to win the match 7-5 and secure the doubles point. The singles portion of the match

for the fifth time in her career. Despite being the main target of defenses each night, her ability to battle for position in the paint has allowed her to also lead the Big West in field goal percentage (.588). She also sits second on the team in scoring at 12.3 points per game. Lane set a career-high with 27 points and 10 rebounds on one of the most efficient shooting performances in program history (13-14 FG) in an 89-90 win over Denver on Dec. 2. Several weeks later, she put up 26 points (11-15 FG) and seven boards in a dominant 81-51 win at San Jose State. Those performances led to her fourth and fifth career Big West Player of the Week awards, good for third-most in Gaucho history. She also went on a remarkable run of eight straight games with at least 10 points and a 60 percent mark from the field, a streak which ended in the Gauchos’ regular season-finale at Hawaii. Lane shot over 70 percent from the field in six different games this year. This is the second time Lane has earned All-Conference accolades, after being named to the All-Big West First Team and Freshman Team in 2019-20 as the conference’s Freshman of the Year. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB.

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was also closely contested. Court three was the first matchup to end as Alvaro Fernandez Horta evened the match at 1-1 with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Tsorotiotis. Jordan regained the lead for Santa Barbara beating Huempfner 6-0, 6-3 in the top singles matchup. Sarrio tied it back up with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Masjuan on court two. Victor Krustev beat Gerard Escandell 6-2, 6-2 on court four to put the Gauchos on the brink of clinching.

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Brunkow was engaged in a clash with Nicolas Jadoun on court five and came out on top, winning 75, 7-5 and securing the victory for Santa Barbara. The Gauchos will have to wait to build on their four-match winning streak, as they don’t play again until they take on Dartmouth at 12:00 P.M. on March 22nd. Daniel Messinger writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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DP sweeps Carp in boys volleyball matchup By MATT SMOLENSKY NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The Dos Pueblos Chargers pulled off a 3-0 home sweep of Carpinteria on Monday, defeating the Warriors 25-16, 25-21 and 2518. The hard-fought match featured a number of long rallies as both teams struggled to overcome solid defensive play from its opponent. The Chargers’ defensive effort was led by senior middle blocker Reid Sisney, who recorded four blocks to go along with five kills and two digs. “Reid has always played with nothing but the best effort since he was a freshman, and we are so pleased with what he has already done in his senior season,” said Dos Pueblos coach Ehren Hug. Offensively, the Chargers were led by senior outside hitter Troy

Fitzgerald, who recorded 12 kills along with seven digs and two blocks. Not far behind were setter/opposites Ewan Richards and Grant Hughes, who added 10 and eight kills, respectively. Hughes also led the team in assists with 22, while Richards contributed 17. Leading the way in digs for Dos Pueblos was senior captain and libero Finn Hastings with eight. Leading the way for Carpinteria was Zach Isaac, who contributed seven kills, two blocks and 18 digs. Three Warriors — Diesel Slade, River Taff and Joaquin Gonzalez — added five kills each, while Sebastian McCurry led the team in digs with 28. Gavin Lohuis was the team leader in assists with 23, and both Lohuis and Ty Wilson contributed four blocks. “We played them tough with a lot of long back and forth rallies,”

said Carpinteria coach Michel Caughey. “We were disappointed in not taking a game from them, but we were happy with how we stayed in the game with them. … It was a lot of fun playing against a team of Dos Pueblos’ caliber. And who knows, we may get the chance to play them again in the 45th Annual Dos Pueblos Invitational Volleyball Tournament.” That event is set to take place Saturday at the UCSB Thunderdome, and it will feature 30 teams. Both teams will play again on Thursday, with Dos Pueblos set to square off against San Marcos at home and Carpinteria scheduled to host Malibu.

Santa Ynez High sent a team of three players to the Glendora Invitational on Monday, placing

Continued from Page A2 terminate contracts with entities and individuals subjected to economic sanctions imposed on Russia. Gov. Newsom’s executive order mandated agencies and departments under his authority review contracts related to commodities, technology and services to ensure they comply with current economic sanctions and not enter into any new agreement. “California stands with Ukraine and the Ukrainian community in California — one of the largest in the country,” Gov. Newsom said in a statement at the time. “Our state shares many close ties with Ukraine and will continue our efforts to support the nation’s

brave fight for the fundamental rights and freedoms of its people.” According to the resolution, more than 112,000 Ukrainians and Californians of Ukrainian descent live in California. The U.S. has imposed massive sanctions on Russia in recent days due to the invasion. President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports Tuesday, saying the U.S. would not “be part of subsidizing Putin’s war.” Ukrainian President Zelensky praised the move in a tweet shortly after the announcement. “Thankful for US and @POTUS personal leadership in striking in the heart of Putin’s war machine and banning oil, gas and coal from US market. Encourage other countries and leaders to follow.” email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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California bill would stop DNA from incriminating sexual assault victims By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday that would prohibit local law enforcement agencies from retaining the DNA profiles collected from victims of sexual assault in databases used to identify crime suspects, to advance privacy protections for sexual assault survivors. Senate Bill 1228 was sponsored by Sen. Scott Wiener to ensure that a sexual assault victims’ DNA could not be used against them in the future. The bill would prohibit the DNA profiles collected from victims of sexual assault – including rape kits – to be used for any other purpose than identifying the perpetrator of the crime. The bill would also outlaw local law enforcement agencies from retaining the victim’s DNA in a database and using it later on to incriminate them in unrelated crimes. “Sexual assault is among the most traumatic events that any person can experience, and we must do everything in our power to support and protect survivors who make the brave

Senate Bill 1228 was sponsored by Sen. Scott Wiener to ensure that a sexual assault victims’ DNA could not be used against them in the future. choice to come forward,” Sen. Wiener, D-San Francisco, said in a statement. “It’s unacceptable to use survivors’ DNA — given expressly for the purpose of finding or prosecuting a perpetrator — to incriminate that same survivor. Sexual assault exams are traumatic enough as it is; we don’t need to create additional reasons for survivors to forgo them. SB 1228 will help us protect survivors’ rights and privacy.” The bill comes after officials revealed in February that the San Francisco police crime lab was entering DNA profiles of sexual assault victims into a database used to identify crime suspects, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is backing Sen. Wiener’s bill, made the news public when his office found that a woman’s DNA collected as part of a rape kit years ago was recently used to identify her as a suspect in a property crime. He said in a statement on Monday that he

supports this legislation “to protect the constitutional rights of sexual assault survivors.” “Victims of sexual assault should be encouraged and supported in coming forward to undergo sexual assault examinations to identify their perpetrator,” Ms. Boudin said in a statement on Monday. “Instead, the practice by a police crime lab that my office exposed treats victims like criminals. It not only violates their privacy, but it dissuades victims from reporting sexual violence—which makes us all less safe.” Under federal law, the inclusion of a victims’ DNA in a national Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) is prohibited. There is no corresponding state law in California that prohibits law enforcement databases from retaining a victims’ profile and searching for it years later for other purposes, according to a press release from Sen. Wiener’s office. Sen. Wiener said this bill would address this situation by requiring DNA samples to be used solely for

the purpose of the sexual assault investigation. Supporters of the bill said Monday that this legislation is needed to ensure that survivors feel comfortable coming forward with reports of sexual assault, particularly when so few are reported. Only about a quarter of rapes and sexual assaults are reported to police, according to 2018 statistics from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. “More than two thirds of sexual violence victims do not report the assault to law enforcement. Using a survivor’s rape kit for any other purpose other than to hold the perpetrator accountable further discourages survivors from coming forward,” Ilse Knecht, police and advocacy director for Joyful Heart Foundation, said in a statement. “We applaud Senator Wiener for swiftly introducing legislation that rectifies this issue. SB1228 signals to survivors in California that they and what happened to them matters, and is a step towards building survivors’ trust.”

ExxonMobil shut down offshore oil facilities following 2015 pipeline spill EXXON

Continued from Page A1 mitigate-able,” Supervisor Williams said. “While I validate all of our political opinions and where we’re coming from in life, what I don’t validate is our driving habits as a society.” Exxon’s modified project plan included interim trucking of crude oil to the Santa Maria Pump Station until its estimated shutdown in 2023. The plan would include an estimate of 78 round trips per day, seven days a week. The plan would then pivot to the Pentland Terminal in Kern County either for seven years or until a pipeline becomes available. This would require about 34 round trips per day when the SMPS has temporarily shut down or 78 round trips per day when it has been permanently closed. Exxon’s plan set an annual limit of 24,820 trucks with an oil production maximum of 11,200 barrels per day. In an effort to mitigate spills, Exxon said it would ban trucking during rainy periods to decrease the potential for oil to end up in waterways. “Recent events have highlighted that energy independence, climate change and financial stability of the people of this county are important matters to all of us,” Bryan Anderson, the Santa Ynez Unit asset manager

at ExxonMobil, told the board. “We need to come together to find solutions, local solutions, to help address the impacts these global issues have here in Santa Barbara County.” Supervisors Steve Lavagnino and Bob Nelson, who voted in support of the project, said Exxon’s proposal would have helped constituents in their districts. Supervisor Nelson said he supported the project because the “process was correct and legal.” “The impacts that are going to be felt are going to be felt most significantly on my district and Steve’s district. It’s hard to be sitting here seeing a project like this go down,” said Supervisor Nelson. “This county has been making statements about equity for a long time. These are jobs that help generational equity and make a difference in this community.” The county planning commission, in recommending denial, said the proposed project would only have a trivial impact on domestic oil use and demand. The commission also said there was not enough evidence to show the project would increase local jobs or expenditures at area businesses. However, those in support of the project said it would enable local oil production during a time when gas prices are skyrocketing and President Joe Biden is starting a ban on all Russian oil imports in retaliation for President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of

Ukraine. Supporters also noted environmental regulations in California and Santa Barbara could be more stringent than in other places. Kathy Vreeland, executive director of the Buellton Chamber of Commerce, said the project would be beneficial to the community. “Restarting the SYU will bring back families back to their homes. It will also inject tax revenues and economic activity for businesses in our area,” Ms. Vreeland said. However, those opposed to the project, including Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte, cited the potential ramifications it could have on the environment, pointing to the massive Plains All American Pipeline disaster in 2015, which resulted in about 140,000 gallons of crude oil spilled along the coastline near Santa Barbara. ExxonMobil shut down its three offshore oil production platforms near the Santa Barbara coast following the pipeline spill in 2015. Others said State Route 166 was too dangerous for oil trucks to traverse. U.S. gas prices hit a record high Tuesday with a national average of $4.17 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association. In California, the average price climbed to $5.44. And in the Santa Barbara area Tuesday, the average for regular unleaded gas was $5.40 and $5.79 for diesel. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS OBITUARIES WALCZAK, Leslie LeVitus

Leslie went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 20, 2022 in La Paz, BCS, Mexico where she had been living. Her dream had been to retire and live near a beach. She retired and moved to La Paz in 2017, and lived within walking distance of the beach. Leslie was born March 15, 1948 in Chicago, IL, living in the suburbs with her parents, Frank and Ginnie LeVitus, and sister Penny. Having attended high school there and at Grier in PA. She eventually moved to California where she attended Santa Barbara City College for a time. Living in several states, Leslie worked in many professions including: retail, the wine industry, being a paralegal, and several home-based businesses. +HU FRXUDJH DQG VHQVH RI DGYHQWXUH ZDV GHPRQVWUDWHG ZKHQ /HVOLH GHFLGHG WR IXOÀOO her dream. After much “homework” to prepare for her move, Leslie packed her car, including 3 rescue cats, and headed to La Paz from CA, where she had been living, to a new country where she knew no one. It did not take her long to develop many friendships and become an active member of Crossroads Christian Fellowship in La Paz. Leslie’s passion was to serve the Lord and rescue animals. She volunteered in a horse ministry for special needs children and also, a dog rescue group that rescued and tried to place dogs in “forever homes.” Her passion to serve and rescue was demonstrated when Leslie drove 2 rescued dogs from La Paz to a “no kill” shelter in CA. That not only GHPRQVWUDWHV KHU XQVHOÀVK FDUH RI DQLPDOV EXW KHU SHUVRQDOLW\ RI FDULQJ QXUWXULQJ and maintaining her many friendships, some going back as far as grade school. Just like her mother, Leslie was a wonderful cook with a gift of hospitality. She never knew a stranger and would give the shirt off her back to anyone who would need it. Her sense of humor was always apparent and enlivened many a conversation. Leslie was pre-deceased by her parents, Frank and Ginnie LeVitus, and aunt and uncle, Jack and Janice Robertson. She leaves behind a sister, Penny, many cousins and friends, and many un-rescued animals. ,Q OLHX RI ÁRZHUV SOHDVH GRQDWH WR DQ\ DQLPDO UHVFXH VKHOWHU RI \RXU FKRLFH Graveside services to be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Solvang, CA on April 21, 2022 at 11:00. Loper Funeral Chapel, Directors

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LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

THURSDAY

Mostly sunny

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Clouds giving way Sunshine mixing Plenty of sunshine to sun with clouds

Partly sunny

INLAND

FRIDAY

INLAND

73 33

78 32

77 37

64 46

67 41

68 37

69 43

70 44

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Continued from Page A1 from financing foreign companies investing in energy efforts in Russia. The president said he was doing all he could to minimize the ban’s impact at the pumps. His measures include a plan to release 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as a part of a global effort to protect consumers and businesses. “The United States made this decision (the ban) in close consultation with our Allies and partners around the world, as well as members of Congress of both parties,” the White House said in a statement Tuesday. “The United States is able to take this step because of our strong domestic energy infrastructure, and we

recognize that not all of our Allies and partners are in a position to join us. “But we are united with our Allies and partners in working together to reduce our collective dependence on Russian energy and keep the pressure mounting on Putin, while at the same (time) taking active steps to limit impacts and global energy markets and protect our own economies,” the White House said. Also on Tuesday, Shell announced it would immediately stop buying Russian oil on the spot market and, “in a phased manner,” all Russian oil, oil products and natural gas. And Britain said Tuesday it would stop buying Russian oil by the end of this year. In the U.S., gas prices are breaking records set in 2008 during the recession. According to the American

Automobile Association, the national average Tuesday was $4.173 a gallon. California, which consistently has remained above the national prices, saw an average price of $5.444 a gallon. In Santa Barbara County, the average price Tuesday was $5.404 a gallon, and neighboring Ventura County was seeing an average of $5.458 a gallon. Further to the south, Los Angeles County was up to $5.518 a gallon, and to the north, San Luis Obispo County, which has typically been higher than Santa Barbara County, was at $5.602 a gallon. The U.S. gets less than 10% of its foreign oil imports from Russia, according to data from last year. That has amounted to nearly 700,000 barrels of oil a day from Russia, according to the White House. Europe gets much more of its oil imports from Russia — 27%, in

fact, according to the New York Times. Stressing the need for energy independence, 25 Republican governors Tuesday called on President Biden to make American oil production a priority. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said his state alone could produce enough oil to offset any losses of Russian oil if restrictions against production were eased on federal lands. Meanwhile, the exodus of Ukranians continues into Poland and other neighboring countries. According to the United Nations, the number of refugees now stands at more than two million people. Bethany Blankley of The Center Square contributed to this report. email: dmason@newspress.com

GOP assemblyman calls Newsom’s vision of California a ‘fantasyland’ NEWSOM

Continued from Page A1 is up for re-election this year after surviving a recall effort, also took shots at Texas and Florida, Republican-led states, over COVIDrelated deaths and business growth. He alluded to recently-passed controversial legislation in Florida that would limit what teachers could discuss in the classroom related to sexual orientation. It’s been dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Gov. Newsom said California, in comparison, was focused on “real transformation of our public education system” through transitional kindergarten, universal after-school programs, expanded summer school and free community college.

Following the speech, Senate GOP Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, quipped that Gov. Newsom should have given his speech in Orange County “because the picture that he laid out in terms of California was really fantasyland.” “People are really struggling right now across California,” added Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, during a joint press conference. “It’s harder and harder to make ends meet with the high cost of gas, high cost of rent and housing, utility bills. I didn’t really hear much from the governor on any of those things — how he’s going to alleviate the real problems and struggles that everyday Californians are facing now.” In an interview with the News-Press Tuesday, Congressman Salud Carbajal, who

sits on the House Committee on Armed Services, blamed the rising gas prices on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “aggression and chaos” amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Joe Biden earlier Tuesday said the U.S. would impose a ban on U.S. imports of Russian oil in retaliation for Russia’s war. Gov. Newsom also drew on the crisis in Ukraine during his speech. “Tonight is a moment for us to reflect on what it means to live in a society where elected leaders still settle our disagreement — by and large — with civility and compromise and how we derive strength from a government that reflects the people we represent,” Gov. Newsom said. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 71/46

Guadalupe 65/41

Santa Maria 64/42

Vandenberg 62/47

New Cuyama 70/38 Ventucopa 65/37

Los Alamos 72/41

Buellton 71/39

Solvang 73/38

Gaviota 67/48

SANTA BARBARA 64/46 Goleta 68/44

Carpinteria 63/46 Ventura 62/46

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

71/37 65/46 84 in 2004 33 in 2012

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest. Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

0.00” 0.01” (0.90”) 8.93” (13.51”)

City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

71/46/s 73/47/s 48/25/s 67/35/s 58/47/c 69/43/s 68/48/s 52/34/c 71/47/s 69/51/s 43/21/s 69/44/s 59/45/s 71/46/s 63/47/s 69/40/s 62/47/s 78/54/s 68/50/s 72/35/s 70/45/s 64/56/s 60/47/s 67/43/s 68/44/s 64/52/s 46/19/pc

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 60/32/s 70/39/pc 64/35/s 67/40/s 66/37/s 71/33/s 62/40/s 60/46/pc

62/49/r 39/32/sn 41/24/s 61/40/s 22/6/sn 64/41/pc 84/74/s 21/6/c 37/34/sn 40/35/sn 72/50/s 50/27/c 53/31/s 38/18/sn 47/29/c 45/37/sn

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west 7-14 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 2-4 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility under a mile in morning fog.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west 7-14 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 2-4 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility under a mile in morning fog.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time March 9

1:23 a.m. none March 10 2:32 a.m. none March 11 4:02 a.m. 7:54 p.m.

4.3’ 4.2’ 4.2’ 3.3’

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Low

9:54 a.m. none 11:19 a.m. none 12:16 p.m. 11:22 p.m.

0.9’ 0.6’ 0.3’ 2.9’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 65/41/s 59/33/pc 36/14/pc 52/23/pc 56/49/pc 67/37/s 64/36/pc 55/34/s 67/41/s 67/47/pc 25/10/sf 65/34/s 61/42/s 67/36/s 65/41/s 67/42/pc 65/45/pc 73/51/pc 67/47/pc 68/28/s 66/36/s 62/45/sh 64/43/s 66/41/s 68/37/s 64/46/pc 37/13/s

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

Wind west at 10-20 knots today. Wind waves 2 feet or less with a southwest swell 2-4 feet at 12-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 70/38/s 68/44/s 62/42/s 67/44/s 64/42/s 73/38/s 62/47/s 62/46/s

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TEMPERATURE

BIDEN

INLAND

71 33

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

Less than 10% of U.S. foreign oil imports come from Russia

INLAND

73 38

60/49/c 49/34/pc 33/21/sn 68/35/s 23/4/sn 73/47/pc 87/73/pc 23/13/c 51/35/pc 54/35/pc 72/50/s 52/37/pc 48/29/pc 31/16/s 47/38/pc 54/39/c

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 91,141 acre-ft. Elevation 711.05 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 12.9 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 12.3 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Big Bounce America 2022 Tour coming to Santa Barbara By MARILYN MCMAHON

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The World’s Largest Bounce House will be in Santa Barbara March 25-27 at Elings Park.

The Big Bounce America includes a space-themed wonderland called airSPACE, above and at right.

he Big Bounce America, home of the only Guinnesscertified world record holder of The World’s Largest Bounce House, rolls into Santa Barbara from March 25 through March 27 at Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Road. Produced by XL Event Lab, The Big Bounce America is the biggest touring inflatable event in the world and features four massive inflatable attractions. They include the 16,000-square-foot World’s Largest Bounce House, which is 32 feet high; the newly added Sport Slam featuring a customized sports arena; a 900-foot-long obstacle course named The Giant and a unique, space-themed wonderland called airSPACE. “We need more fun in the world! After the times we’ve just gone through, we invite you to kick those shoes off and let loose for a while,” said Josh Kinnersley, CEO of The Big Bounce America. “We have the perfect event to allow kids and adults alike to get out of the house and enjoy an outdoor event like they’ve never experienced. “Complementing the biggest bounce house in the world, Sport Slam, The Giant, and airSPACE make The Big Bounce America an event not to miss. This is one immersive bouncing festival for all ages!” Inside the Bounce House are giant slides, ball pits, climbing towers and basketball hoops alongside fun, friendly and oversized characters of various colors, shapes and sizes. At the center is a custombuilt stage where a resident DJ really turns up the party, hosting games, competitions and playing music tailored to each age group. Sessions are organized by age, ranging from tiny tots to adultonly sessions. The hours vary by session chosen per day, and each session is broken up by age. For example, the Friday toddler session is from 1 to 4 p.m., and the adult session is from 6 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, there is a junior session from 9 a.m. to noon, and bigger kids sessions take place from noon to 3 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday’s schedule includes a junior session from 9 a.m. to noon, a bigger kids session from noon to 3 p.m. and an adult session from 3 to 6 p.m. For the most up-to-date information and session choices, visit the ticket page at thebigbounceamerica.com/ family/tickets/santa-barbara. Please see BOUNCE on B2

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Archilles and Willow Archilles and Willow love to chase each other and play. The brother-and-sister team would love to play at your house. They’re awaiting adoption at Volunteers For Inter Valley Animals, a no-kill cat shelter in Lompoc. The well-socialized, friendly and loving kittens are tiny, sleek panthers. After a hard day of

playing chase, they love to curl up together for a good nap. They are both neutered, microchipped and up to date on their vaccinations. Archilles and Willow lost their home when their human mom lost her job, having to move back in with relatives. She was unable to take the kittens with her, so VIVA stepped in to help place these two together. If you’d like to adopt Archilles and Willow, complete the application at www.vivashelter. org. Or call VIVA at 805-735-6741. — Dave Mason

Shelters seek homes for pets Local animal shelters and their nonprofit partners are looking for homes for pets. For more information, go to these websites: • Animal Services-Lompoc, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. • Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Goleta, asapcats. org. ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org. BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Companion Animal Placement Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook. com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal ServicesLompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

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

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“Sport Slam brings a whole new dimension to the actionpacked day with a customized sports arena filled with goals, nets, hoops and balls of every size and type,” said Mr. Kinnersley. “There are also special zones for climbing and a ‘battle zone’ where participants can compete against their families and friends in a competition to see who can stay on their podium the longest. “The Giant will be calling all aspiring Ninja Warriors. At more than 900 feet in length, this is one of the most fun and energetic experiences you’ll ever have. There are 50 different obstacles to overcome as you make your way from the start line to our grand finale monster slide. Whether you’re looking for some fun competition between family and friends or you just want to bounce around the weird and colorful inflatable landscape at your own pace, The Giant is not to be missed.” He added, “airSPACE is a unique space-themed wonderland filled with friendly aliens, spaceships, moon craters and so much more. Not only does it have a gigantic five-lane slide but also a huge 25-foot inflatable alien at the center of the action, three ball pits and its very own maze where you can, literally, get ‘lost in space.’ ” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI The World’s Largest Bounce House will be in Santa Barbara from March 25 through March 27 at Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Road. All-access tickets, available online, include a timed session on The World’s Largest Bounce House as well as unlimited access to Sport Slam, The Giant and airSPACE. Tickets start at $19. To purchase, go to www.thebigbounceamerica.com/ tickets.

The Giant features 50 different obstacles that precede the grand finale: a monster slide.

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Libra. The words that seemed so harmless then may come back to haunt you now. Today is a very action-oriented day. Conflict could arise because what was thought to be true then now turns out to be false and counter to the action being taken at this time. SCORPIO — Today is a very high-energy day in which you have the physical stamina to accomplish quite a bit, Scorpio. Take care, however, that you have all the necessary facts before you venture out for your day’s activities. It could be that there is a hidden force working, perhaps within your own mind, to blur the lines of reality about a certain issue. SAGITTARIUS — Plan your moves carefully today, Sagittarius, and have patience with the people around you. If you’re working with others, be sure they’re on the same page with your goals and aims and that they aren’t somehow working counter to your purposes. It could be that someone is acting, or reacting, on misinformation that is creating conflict with your thoughts and feelings. CAPRICORN — Your actions may be touched by a very fanciful frame of mind today, Capricorn. Be careful about indulging in recreational substances that take you out of reality for a while. Your tendency will be to escape into the cosmos, but sooner or later you’ll have to come down. Deal with your issues now before your thinking becomes even more clouded than before. AQUARIUS — You’re being called upon to take action in many areas today, Aquarius. People may be tugging at you to be with them and participate in their world of fun and excitement. It could also be that there are many projects that catch your attention today, and you’re conflicted about which ones to put your energy into. PISCES — Take action to create a fanciful dream world today, Pisces. Indeed, many of the activities of the day will be touched with an air of otherworldliness. Even though you generally like to keep your feet on the ground, realize that once in a while it’s essential to let go and experience other realms of thought in order to gain new perspective. Let your hair down and go wild tonight.

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Hawaii still recovering Washington farmers hit with perfect storm of problems, including Ukraine war from pandemic-related drop in tourism By RAELYNN RICARTE THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The expected shortage of fertilizer from sanctions imposed on Russia for the invasion of Ukraine is just one of many problems now plaguing the agriculture industry, says Julie Loveall. She is president of the Stevens County Farm Bureau and co-owner of Blue Point Dairy near Colville. Ms. Loveall and her husband, Bruce, a fourth-generation farmer, care for 120 cows and farm enough hay to feed their herd. They are proud to be one of over 400 dairy farms in the state that make Washington among the top 10 milk producers in the U.S. The state gains $5.2 billion from the dairy industry each year. There are 480 dairy farms in the state, according to the Washington Department of Agriculture But times are growing tough for not only dairies but all farmers, Ms. Loveall warned. “Every American farmer right now has a dozen glass plates that he’s tossing in the air every day and none of these plates can hit the ground,” she said. “Any of them that you let hit the ground can be the thing that puts you out of business.” In addition to the fertilizer crisis, she said the cost of crude oil is at a seven-year high, up more than a dollar from a year ago, which will dramatically boost operation expenses. Additionally, state and federal regulations have more farmers spending time on paperwork than in their fields, Ms. Loveall said. It is no wonder, she said, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that smaller family farms are declining by about 2% per year. “Our food security is at higher risk than ever before,” she warned. Ms. Loveall said the dairy industry took a big financial hit in 2020 when many states shut down schools and restaurants to stop the spread of COVID-19. Then an extreme drought in 2021 drove up hay prices to unaffordable levels for many farmers, especially those who were younger and had taken out loans to establish an

operation. “The average age of a farmer in the U.S. today is 59 – so we need the younger generation to succeed,” she said. The Ms. Lovealls have been in the business for more than 30 years, so their family has been able to ride out tough times in the past. However, even the Lovealls are worried about the cataclysmic chain of events in 2022. The World Bank reported a 66% increase in 2021 fertilizer prices and is forecasting prices to rise as high as 80% during the current growing season. The cost of fertilizer is now outpacing crop prices, which means that farmers will plant less to keep expenses down, said Ms. Loveall. She said there is also expected to be a severe shortage of fertilizer due to multiple disruptions in the supply chain. Russia is the world’s biggest exporter of all major fertilizers, so sanctions are expected to create a vacuum in production. Russia produces high volumes of potash, a potassium fertilizer commonly used by farmers because it increases disease resistance and drought tolerance, and makes plant stems stronger. Ms. Loveall said nitrogen supplies were already low before sanctions were imposed on Russia. Natural gas is an input of this fertilizer and a sharp increase in its price last year shuttered many European plants. Nitrogen enables plants to capture sunlight energy by photosynthesis for more rapid growth and yield. Ms. Loveall said China’s ban on exports of phosphate is also a problem for U.S. farmers. Major fertilizer companies in China are retaining supplies to ensure an adequate domestic supply. Their ban is expected to continue until at least June 2022. Phosphorus hastens food production by aiding in cell division and promoting root growth. “Without fertilizers, we’re done,” said Ms. Loveall. Crop yields without fertilizer will be too low for many farmers to cover the expenses of harvest, she said. Options are limited for farmers to raise prices to cover these expenses, because for the most part farmers are what economists refer to as “price

takers.” However, machinery and other farm equipment will be much higher and are not subject to the same price limitations. In the past several years, Ms. Loveall said the Washington Legislature has boosted minimum wage, mandated overtime pay for farmworkers, and established family leave and sick leave laws. All have made it more difficult for farmers to operate, let alone make a profit. “It’s a good feeling for a lot of people to support these laws, but it’s not reality,” she said. “It’s fantasy and it doesn’t work on the ground.” She said the clear disconnect between the 2% of the nation that grows food for 330 million people and beyond can be clearly seen in these policies. Even worse, she said, are movements pushed by activists to give livestock the same rights as humans, or to force an American diet free of animals and their byproducts. “We feed the world, this isn’t child’s play, this isn’t political bantering over a cup of coffee, this is serious stuff,” said Ms. Loveall. It used to be that farmers were seen as rugged individualists who exemplified the American dream. However, increasingly they are viewed as a corrupt element of society that needs to be brought under control, she said, and pushed back against this notion. “The American farmer does more with less than any other country,” she said. “We are good stewards of the land because, if we weren’t, we wouldn’t stay in business.” Ms. Loveall said state and federal legislators need to consider the economic consequences of damaging the nation’s agriculture base, if nothing else. Agriculture feeds $9.5 billion into the state’s economy, according to the Washington Department of Agriculture. The agency reports that Washington is the largest producer of red raspberries in the U.S. and is also a leading supplier of seed peas, apples and grapes. “We need to turn things around,” said Ms. Loveall. “Food security is national security.”

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PETITION OF: TYRONE CHARLEY BENNETT FOR CHANGE OF NAME. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV03391 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: TYRONE CHARLEY BENNETT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TYRONE CHARLEY BENNETT to Proposed name: TY CHARLEY BENNETT THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/05/2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 02/25/2022 Name: THOMAS P. ANDERLE, Judge of the Superior Court. MAR 9, 16, 23, 30 / 2022--58082

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(The Center Square) – Visitor spending in Hawaii has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels, but it increased significantly from last year, according to a report. Statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) show visitor spending in January was $1.4 billion, 19% less than the $1.73 billion visitors spent in January 2020 before the COVID19 pandemic sparked travel restrictions in the U.S. Though the spending has yet to reach where it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, statistics showed improvement over visitor spending in January 2021, when travel restrictions were near their highest, state officials said. Visitor spending dropped to $397.9 million that month, according to the DBEDT report released this week. The increase in visitor spending comes as Hawaii continues to loosen its travel restrictions and COVID-19 protocols for visitors. The mandatory self-quarantine period dropped Jan. 3 from 10 days to five for people traveling to Hawaii who did not have a negative pre-travel COVID-19 test or were not fully vaccinated. Maui and Oahu have announced an end to their vaccine pass requirements. Maui dropped the requirement Feb. 21. Oahu’s is set to expire Sunday. Gov. David Ige said Tuesday that Hawaii is ending its Safe Travels program for domestic travelers March 25. Domestic travelers to Hawaii will no longer need to provide proof of vaccination, fill out online forms or deal with QR

Visitor spending in January was $1.4 billion, 19% less than the $1.73 billion visitors spent in January 2020. codes, according to Gov. Ige. There also no longer will be additional requirements or restrictions to fly to Hawaii on a domestic flight. “Global travel is opening up and we are seeing pent up demand,” DBEDT Director Mike McCartney said in a statement released with the new travel numbers. “We expect a strong summer and look forward to welcoming international visitors from Australia, New Zealand and Japan in the second half of the year. “Hard decisions were made to protect our communities so as we see positive movement, we must continue to remain vigilant and strategically monitor the stability of COVID-19 spread and the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine as it affects oil prices, air lift and consumer demand for travel.” Officials with the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) said the increased spending was a good sign for economic growth as the state works to recover from the pandemic. “The visitor industry continues to be a driver of job growth, career opportunities and economic diversification,” said John De Fries, the president and CEO for the HTA. “We continue our mission to Mālama Ku‘u Home (caring for my beloved home), working diligently to achieve the balance desired by our communities for the well-being of Hawai‘i and generations to come.”

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Call 805-564-5218 PETITION OF: ZOE LIANA PROSER FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV00621 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ZOE LIANA PROSER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ZOE LIANA PROSER to Proposed name: ZOE LIANA SALESS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 22, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 4 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 02/26/2022 Name: DONNA D. GECK Judge of the Superior Court. MAR 9, 16, 23, 30 / 2022--58076

PETITION OF: KEVIN BIJAN SHAHID-SALESS FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV00590

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)

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)

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

MAR 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022--58062 RESUMEN DE LA ORDENANZA N° 22-__

UNA ORDENANZA DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL DE LA CIUDAD DE GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, QUE AGREGAR UN NUEVO CAPÍTULO 2.090 AL CÓDIGO MUNICIPAL DE GOLETA PARA CAMBIAR EL SISTEMA DE ELECCIONES PARA MIEMBROS DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DE UN SISTEMA GENERAL A UN SISTEMA POR DISTRITO Y ADOPTAR UN MAPA QUE DESCRIBE LOS LÍMITES E IDENTIFICA LA SECUENCIA DE LAS ELECCIONES PARA CADA DISTRITO ELECTORAL

El 15 de Marzo de 2022, en una reunión ordinaria del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Goleta (“Ciudad”), que se llevará a cabo de forma remota de acuerdo con la sección 54953(e) del Código de Gobierno, el Concejo Municipal considerará la segunda lectura y la posible adopción de una ordenanza propuesta que cambiaría el sistema de elecciones para los miembros del Concejo Municipal de un sistema general a un sistema por distrito, adoptaría un mapa que describiera los límites de los cuatro distritos electorales e identiﬁcaría la secuencia electoral para cada distrito electoral ( “Ordenanza”). La Ordenanza que se propone adoptar incluye el mapa del distrito denominado Plan 701, revisado, con la secuencia de elecciones para los Distritos 1 y 2 que comenzarán en Noviembre de 2022 y que se llevarán a cabo cada cuatro años a partir de entonces; y los distritos 3 y 4 comenzarán en Noviembre de 2024 y se llevarán a cabo cada cuatro años a partir de entonces. La Ordenanza fue presentada para su primera lectura por el Concejo Municipal de Goleta en la reunión ordinaria celebrada el 1 de marzo de 2022. Si se aprueba, la Ordenanza entrará en vigencia 31 días a partir de la fecha de adopción. Cualquier persona interesada puede obtener una copia de la ordenanza propuesta en la Oﬁcina de la Secretaria Municipal de la Ciudad, enviando un correo electrónico a cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta. org, o llamando al Ayuntamiento al (805) 961-7505. Deborah S. Lopez Secretaria Municipal de la Ciudad

Publicado: Santa Barbara News Press, 9 de Marzo de 2022 MAR 9 / 2022 -- 58088

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: KEVIN BIJAN SHAHID-SALESS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KEVIN BIJAN SHAHID-SALESS to Proposed name: KAYVON BIJAN SALESS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: April 18, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 5 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 02/25/2022 Name: COLLEEN K. STERNE, Judge of the Superior Court.

On March 15, 2022, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Goleta (“City”), to be conducted remotely in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e), the City Council will consider the second reading and possible adoption of a proposed ordinance that would change the system of elections for members of the City Council from an at-large system to a by-district system, adopt a map describing the four electoral district boundaries, and identify election sequencing for each electoral district (“Ordinance”). The Ordinance proposed to be adopted includes the district map referred to as Plan 701, as revised, with the sequencing of elections for Districts 1 and 2 to commence in November 2022, and to be conducted every four years thereafter; and Districts 3 and 4 to commence in November 2024, and to be conducted every four years thereafter.

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MAR 9 / 2022 -- 58085

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-__

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2.090 TO THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE SYSTEM OF ELECTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM AN AT-LARGE SYSTEM TO A BY- DISTRICT SYSTEM AND ADOPTING A MAP DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES AND IDENTIFYING ELECTION SEQUENCING FOR EACH ELECTORAL DISTRICT

The Ordinance was introduced for ﬁrst reading by the Goleta City Council at its regular meeting held on March 1, 2022. If adopted, the Ordinance will be effective 31 days from the date of adoption. Any interested person may obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance at the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce, by emailing cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.org, or by calling City Hall at (805) 961-7505. Deborah S. Lopez City Clerk

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Santa Barbara News Press, March 9, 2022