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After some back-and-forth among council members, the Carpinteria City Council chose to move forward with the redistricting map it had previously selected. The council, in a 3-2 vote Monday evening, approved Draft Plan A2. It will be second read in mid-April. The council decided to stick with this map after throwing in another option earlier this month. Both maps, Draft Plans A2 and A3, were somewhat similar and kept two of the five districts on the coastal side of El

The council, in a 3-2 vote Monday evening, approved Draft Plan A2. It will be second read in mid-April.

Camino Real. But A2 extended District D to include Via Real, up to the roundabout with Ogan Road. District B included the neighborhood between Aragon Drive and Eleanor Drive up to Chaney Avenue, and District A included the community on the northwest side of Santa Ynez Avenue on the in-land side of El Camino Real. Mayor Wade Nomura and Councilmembers Gregg Carty and Roy Lee voted for A2. Vice Mayor Al Clark and Councilmember Natalia Alarcon voted for A3. Councilmember Lee said A2 had been out for months and had received plenty of public input, describing the other map — which the council had agreed to consider at its March 14 meeting — as “still in diapers.” “A3 is great if you want to build walls,” Councilmember Lee said. But those in favor of A3, such as Councilmember Alarcon, said the proposal was more compact and kept the Star Pine neighborhood together. The council also approved the sequencing for the A2 map on Monday. It labeled the districts Please see MAP on A3

Heritage Ridge apartment project being considered by Goleta Planning Commission The Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday approved a $9.39 million contract for renovations to the Central Library.

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The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously approved the contract and funding for renovations to the Central Library Tuesday. The council approved a nearly $9.39 million contract with Nationwide Contracting Services for the reconstruction projects and authorization for the Public Works director to approve expenditures up to $938,775 to cover additional costs. As the agenda item got underway, Jim Jackson, a board member of the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation, presented a $5 million check from the foundation. Mr. Jackson said the project will “make Santa Barbara a star of how downtowns can be revitalized.” “This is probably the happiest day in my career here at the city of Santa Barbara,” said Jessica Cadiente, Santa Barbara’s library director. Councilmember Eric Friedman noted the significance of having people back in the chambers following COVID-19 remote agenda meetings in order to approve a library project. “For me, it’s gratifying and emotional,” Councilmember Friedman said of the project. “This project is a key to downtown revitalization … and the best part about it is it came before COVID when people recognized the need for outdoor space — but not to the extent we do now.” The Santa Barbara Central Library renovation project has three facets: plaza renovation, which includes an accessible ramp connecting the lower and upper plazas and new hardscape, lighting, planters and

drought-tolerant landscaping; construction of a new elevator compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and construction of a lower-level staff area with a new conference room, lights, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, flooring, kitchen upgrades and more. The plaza will host community events, graduation ceremonies, various fairs and more, Ms. Cadiente said. It has more than 10,000 square feet of programmable space and can host up to 1,200 people for events, she said. Funding for the project included more than $7.5 million in Measure C capital improvement funds, nearly $161,000 in general fund capital allocations and more than $92,000 in facilities capital improvement funds. Overall, $10,960,294 is the total estimated amount for the project. The Nationwide Contracting Services contract is $9,387,750. Other costs include funds for the city project manager, special inspections, construction administration and furniture and equipment. Members of the council spoke about the importance of the library and the impact it has had on them ahead of the vote. “Every time I go there, it has something new and relevant and progressive for everyone,” Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said. Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez shared how she learned how to read English with the help of a librarian from the Eastside branch. And later, the library gave her a quiet space to study or fill out college applications and offer other resources. Additionally Tuesday, the Santa Barbara City Council moved to form a Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District. The area spans from Olive Mill Road to Hot Springs Road, including properties along Los Patos

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Way and Coast Village Circle, according to a council report. The council unanimously adopted a resolution of intention to form the Coast Village CBID. Community benefit improvement districts are created to establish a steady revenue source to fund special services within a designated area. If it is established, annual assessments will be collected from property owners through county property tax bills beginning in December. The budget for the first year for the district is just under $300,000 with about 40% of those funds allocated to city sidewalks. Other services include traffic management, administration and district identity and placemaking. Services would include installation of landscaping, sidewalk and gutter sweeping, enhanced trash emptying and timely graffiti removal, among other things. District identity and placemaking efforts would include website development, seasonal decorations, public art displays and refurbishment of monuments and street signs. These services are in addition to typical city services. “The bundles of services are exemplary. These are things we wish we could do for every business community but simply cannot with our budgeting, and you’ve taken the initiative to show us how a business community can do that for themselves in partnership,” Councilmember Sneddon said. Ballots are to be mailed to applicable property owners with voters returned to the city clerk. The ballots will be tabulated at a public hearing scheduled for June 7. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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The Goleta Planning Commission began to consider a 332-unit housing complex this week, with another hearing scheduled next month. The Heritage Ridge Residential Project encompasses more than 17 acres north of Camino Visto and east of S. Los Carneros Rd. It would encompass both affordable housing for seniors and families, market-rate units and a public park. The project was submitted to the city in 2014 with a final environmental impact report completed in January. The residential project is expected to include 104 affordable housing units, including 41 for seniors and 63 for families. Both sections would include units for veterans, unhoused individuals and people with lower incomes. The public park will be in the middle of the project site, according to the design, and include walking paths, a playground, fitness equipment stations, a picnic area and more. The development project would also include a pickleball court. Construction of the park would coincide with the completion of the last market-rate building, estimated to be three years once construction begins. The planning commission heard from the applicants

and the public. The applicant detailed the improvements made to the architectural design and the inclusion of cultural history in the park design. Some public commenters Monday said they supported the construction of new affordable housing options but had environmental concerns. “I support a balanced approach which provides affordable housing that our community needs, protects the wildlife habitat and creek and upholds the city’s habitat and creek policies,” Kathy Nolan said in written testimony provided to the commission. Linda Honikman, chair of the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara’s housing committee, said developers have worked with environmental experts and city planning officials to ensure the project would protect certain habitats. She also noted buildings have been redesigned to allow for mountain views. “The League of Women Voters strongly supports this project and believes that after eight years of planning and listening to community concerns, it is time to move forward to get this housing ready to serve its muchneeded purpose,” Ms. Honikman said. The council continued the matter to April 25 due to time constraints. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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More affordable housing, greater protections needed, experts say By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

More affordable housing options are needed for low- to moderate-income residents and workers as well as greater protections for renters, advocates said during a recent housing forum in Santa Barbara. The League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara hosted its South Coast Housing 2030: Coming Together Now forum on March 16, which included a variety of community experts to discuss the state of affordable housing in the county and the hurdles renters face. Stanley Tzankov, co-founder of the Santa Barbara Tenants Union and CAUSE (Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy), said landlords have an incentive to remove current tenants in order to re-list their properties at a higher price. Because of this, and the high-cost market in general, renters are afraid to voice concerns or maintenance requests to landlords because they do not want to lose their current housing, Mr. Tzankov said. “Tenants are rightfully scared to ruffle the feathers of their landlords,” Mr. Tzankov said. “The gap between the rent that was commonplace even just a few years ago and the rents now are so great, some tenants are just

The League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara hosted its South Coast Housing 2030: Coming Together Now forum on March 16. really intimidated by the prospect of moving out, getting displaced, and are having to put up with more and more.” Mr. Tzankov and Nadia Abushanab, the advocacy and events director for the Santa Barbara County Action Network and a member of the Santa Barbara Tenants Union, said more protections are needed for tenants. They suggested strengthening existing tenant protection laws, supporting rent stabilization and passing legislation banning price gouging. Additionally, the pair advocated for holding UCSB accountable for housing promised to students and faculty, prioritizing renting to the local workforce and increasing construction of affordable housing. During the forum, Rob Fredericks, executive director and CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, and John Polanski, director of housing development for the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, discussed ongoing and future housing projects while also calling for more advocacy from the community.

“We need to hear from renters. We need to hear from homeowners that are concerned their kids, friends, relatives can’t afford to stay in the area and rent,” said Mr. Polanski. “And we need to hear from business people as well, that they’re concerned because they have trouble attracting and retaining staff because of the lack of housing.” “We have to provide the housing, but we have to do it right,” Mr. Fredericks said. “We have to have it fit in with the existing neighborhood and have it compatible, and that’s what we’re after as we go forward in our developments.” Lawmakers in the California Legislature are scrambling this week to pass a bill extending the eviction moratorium for renters which is set to expire at the end of the month. Legislation that recently passed the lower chamber would extend the eviction protections through the end of June. Those interested in the League of Women Voters’ forum can view it at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=qWId4YPw528.

Cruise ship anchors near SB By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

Holland America Line’s Koningsdam cruise ship anchored off the coast of Santa Barbara Tuesday. Cruise ships returned to Santa Barbara this spring after a COVID-19-induced hiatus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established a Conditional Sailing Order, which requires at least 95% of crew and passengers to be fully vaccinated (defined as the non-booster shots) and testing mandates for non-vaccinated individuals before coming to shore. Ships anchor off the coast, and passengers are brought to the Sea Landing on tenders to explore, shop and dine around Santa Barbara. The city has 17 ships on deck to visit the area through mid-May; the Koningsdam is the third on the schedule. The cruise ship industry had a total economic impact

of nearly $4 million in 2016 in Santa Barbara, according to the most recent study commissioned by Visit Santa Barbara. Retail brought in about $1.4 million and restaurants made up about $1.3 million, according to the study. “Cruise ship passengers benefit local businesses such as tour operators, restaurants, wineries and area attractions which in turn generate taxes that support local residents. Spending by these visitors can make a difference in supporting our small business community as they recover from the losses of the pandemic,” Kathy Janega-Dykes, president and CEO of Visit Santa Barbara, previously told the News-Press. Find the cruise ship schedule at https://www. santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/ waterfront/events/cruiseship. asp. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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College courses offered in Santa Barbara County jails again By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF-WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is once again offering college courses in its jails to incarcerated individuals. “Quality education is one of the most effective forms of crime prevention,” Sheriff Bill Brown said. “It builds self-esteem, breaks down racial and ethnic barriers and improves relationships. Public safety is enhanced through the reduced likelihood that inmates will reoffend and by increasing their chances for success upon release.” The offerings are in collaboration between the Sheriff’s Office, Santa Barbara City College and Allan Hancock College. For 106 incarcerated individuals at the Sheriff’s Office Main Jail, GED, personal development and ServSafe courses are offered. ServSafe prepares students for restaurant employment while personal development courses increase leadership competencies, management skills and educational planning, according to the Sheriff’s Office. At the Northern Branch Jail, individuals can take sanitation, safety and equipment courses, food preparation courses and resume writing and career planning training, among a bevy of other courses. Students can also take an Introduction to Human Services class with instruction encompassing certification and licensing in a variety of fields as well as information about dealing with stress, self-care, cultural sensitivity and competency and ethical and legal issues. Instruction began this week for 53 incarcerated students in new classrooms at the Northern Branch Jail, according to a news release. The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Programs Unit will also offer courses on parenting, relationships and reading comprehension.

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Santa Barbara County reported 123 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and one death. Of the new cases, 92 date from before December due to the baseline data being updated, according to the health department. The deceased individual was between 50 and 69 years of age and had underlying health conditions. The death was not associated with a congregate care site. Of the newly reported cases, the highest number, 33, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had eight cases. Elsewhere, 32 cases were reported in

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21 states join lawsuit to end federal mask mandate on airplanes, public transportation By BRETT ROWLAND THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Twenty-one states have filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s continued mask mandate on public transportation, including on airplanes. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are leading the effort. Mr. Moody filed the

suit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida along with 20 other attorneys general. Gov. DeSantis said the mask mandate was misguided and heavy-handed. “Florida has led the nation in standing up to misguided federal government policies and fighting back against heavyhanded mandates that have no scientific backing,” Gov. DeSantis said in a statement. “If politicians and celebrities can attend the Super Bowl unmasked,

every U.S. citizen should have the right to fly unmasked. It is well past time to get rid of this unnecessary mandate and get back to normal life.” The complaint seeks to end the mask mandate on public transportation. It also seeks to establish a permanent injunction against enforcement of the mandate. The existing CDC order, which has been in place for over a year, was set to expire on March 18. The CDC extended the order until April 18, according to the complaint.

In the complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief, the attorneys general argue the CDC’s mask mandate exceeds the agency’s authority. In addition to Florida, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia have joined the legal challenge. “People need to get from place to place

Assembly advances Newsom order calls bill to extend on state to ban eviction protections businesses from for aid applicants watering grass By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – California lawmakers worked Monday to expand eviction protections for applicants of the state’s COVID-19 rental relief program through June, a measure lawmakers said is necessary to avoid a wave of evictions. Lawmakers in the Assembly advanced Assembly Bill 2179 on Monday, which protects tenants who apply for emergency rental assistance from eviction through June 30. The move by the Assembly came as the deadline for residents to apply for the state’s COVID-19 rent relief program is Thursday. As of Monday, the state had received nearly 490,000 applications for relief but had only delivered assistance to around 214,200 of those households. Advocates across the state called on lawmakers to extend eviction protections as thousands of tenants are still awaiting relief funds. Many feared that without an extension of eviction protections, tenants who are still awaiting assistance from the state’s rental relief program could face eviction starting Friday. Lawmakers acknowledged Monday that California is actively delivering relief to tenants, but it is taking longer than expected, and thousands are still awaiting payments. “It would be cruel, it would be wasteful and unfair to subject Californians to eviction or the loss of rental income now when they have done everything that they have been asked and also the distribution of their rent emergency rental assistance is imminent,” the bill’s co-author Assemblymember Tim Grayson, D-Concord, said Monday on the Assembly floor. Several lawmakers voiced support for the measure during Monday’s floor session, saying that the bill would ensure that tenants awaiting relief from the program will not risk losing their homes. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, said Monday that without passing this bill, lawmakers could see a “mass wave of evictions” in

Prescribed burn scheduled for today A prescribed pile burn of approximately one acre of brush is set to take place today near Painted Cave Road in southern Santa Barbara County. The prescribed burn is planned and coordinated by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department with Santa Barbara County APCD, San Luis Obispo County APCD, San Joaquin Valley APCD, Ventura County APCD and the California Air Resources Board in order to minimize impacts on air quality on surrounding communities. Anyone who smells smoke is

Lawmakers in the Assembly advanced Assembly Bill 2179 on Monday, which protects tenants who apply for emergency rental assistance from eviction through June 30. communities across the state. The bill faced opposition from Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, who said he could not support the legislation because it preempts local ordinances in San Francisco and parts of Los Angeles. With the deadline for rent relief expiring on April 1, San Francisco city and county officials moved forward with their law that expanded protections after April 1. AB 2179, however, blocks local jurisdictions from enacting new tenant protections until July 1 and protections put in place after Aug. 19, 2020, will also be delayed, according to CalMatters. Under these rules, some local jurisdictions, including parts of Los Angeles and Oakland, will be allowed to keep local eviction protections, while San Francisco cannot enact local measures. “There is no policy rationale for overriding local eviction protections in San Francisco, etc., while allowing other cities to protect their renters,” Mr. Ting and Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, said in a joint statement Monday. “This arbitrary distinction is harmful to San Francisco renters, as well as renters in other cities and counties that aren’t part of the favored group of cities. “We shouldn’t be playing favorites by allowing some cities to protect their renters while prohibiting other cities from doing so. Cities must have the ability to protect their residents from eviction and homelessness.” The bill is now headed for a vote in the Senate.

advised to take precautions and use common sense to reduce any harmful health effects by limiting outdoor activities. These precautions are especially important to children, older adults and those with heart and lung conditions. Anyone who is particularly sensitive to smoke is advised to consider temporarily relocating and closing all doors and windows. Symptoms of smoke exposure can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chest tightness or pain, nausea and unusual fatigue or lightheadedness. Those in the area are also advised to exercise caution when driving near prescribed burns. A portable air monitor will

SB city boards, commissions to return to in-person meetings Santa Barbara city boards and commissions will begin meeting in-person again starting on Friday. While remote participation will no longer be available, people with disabilities that prevent them from attending can still participate by contacting the commission or board clerk 24 hours in advance of the meeting to make arrangements to call in. The Santa Barbara City Council, Finance Committee and Ordinance Committee all remain accessible to the public via Zoom.

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(The Center Square) – In response to worsening drought conditions in the Golden State, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Monday that calls for more stringent water conservation rules. Gov. Newsom’s order directs the State Water Resources Control Board to consider banning grass watering outside commercial businesses and institutions by the end of May. The order specifies that grassy areas used for human recreation, such as soccer fields and public parks, would not be subject to the ban. According to Gov. Newsom’s office, the Department of Water Resources estimates that this ban could produce “several hundred thousand acre-feet” in water savings. An acre-foot is enough to serve the water needs of about three households for a year, Newsom’s office wrote in a press release. “While we have made historic investments to protect our communities, economy and ecosystems from the worsening drought across the West, it is clear we need to do more,” Gov. Newsom said in a statement. “Today, I am calling on local water agencies to implement more aggressive water conservation measures, including having the

Gov. Newsom’s order directs the State Water Resources Control Board to consider banning grass watering outside commercial businesses and institutions by the end of May. be set up nearby to monitor air quality conditions. Prescribed burns can help prevent the spread of wildfires and can reduce impacts to watersheds that can result in soil loss and sedimentation. The burn will be conducted when the meteorological conditions are highly favorable to direct smoke away from population centers. If the conditions are not as desired, the burn will be rescheduled. To view a statewide prescribed burn map and other features, visit the Prescribed Fire Information Reporting System (PFIRS) website at https://ssl.arb.ca.gov/ pfirs/firm/firm.php. - Katherine Zehnder

To view upcoming board and commission meeting dates and agendas, visit santabarbaraca.gov and look under “Santa Barbara - Boards & Commissions.” To participate remotely in Ordinance Committee meetings, follow the directions on the cover page of the agenda, found on santabarbaraca.gov under “Santa Barbara - Ordinance Committee Meetings: Dates, Agendas, Minutes, and Videos.” The City Council meeting agenda cover page provides Zoom instructions and can be found at the same website under “Santa Barbara - City Council Meetings Online.” Finance Committee agendas are part of the Council Agenda Packet and are included in the City Council agenda posted online. - Matt Smolensky

Water Board evaluate a ban on watering ornamental grass on commercial properties, which will drive water use savings at this critical time. “Amid climate-driven extremes in weather, we must all continue to do our part and make water conservation a way of life.” The order also calls on local water suppliers to move to “Level 2” in their Water Shortage Contingency Plans, which would step up local efforts to conserve water in preparation for a water shortage of up to 20%. At Level 2, many local suppliers can put limits on the number of days that residents can water outdoors, according to Gov. Newsom’s office. The order comes as California enters its third year of drought. In July 2021, Gov. Newsom called on Californians to voluntarily cut water use by 15%, but between July and January 2022, cumulative savings were just 6.4%, the Los Angeles Times reported. As of Thursday, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed that the entire state faces some form of drought. Gov. Newsom has included $5.2 billion over three years to address the drought in his budget proposal, and earlier this month, he announced an additional $22.5 million to bolster the state’s response.

without having their liberty infringed upon,” South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said in a statement. “The chief executives of the major airlines are calling on President Biden to allow the mask mandate at airports and on planes to expire next month and they know what’s best for their passengers and employees. Even the president himself said in his State of the Union address a few weeks ago that, ‘COVID-19 need no longer control our lives.’ ”

California could increase penalties for trafficking fentanyl By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – To combat the deadly rise of fentanyl overdoses in California, a state lawmaker announced new legislation on Tuesday that would target traffickers who possess fentanyl. Assembly Bill 2246, introduced by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, would classify the possession of 2 or more grams of fentanyl as a felony and punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for up to four years. Additionally, drug traffickers could face up to nine years in county jail for selling fentanyl on a social media platform in California under the new legislation. The bill also establishes that the distribution of fentanyl that leads to death would result in a maximum penalty of 20 years to life in prison, according to Ms. Petrie-Norris’ office. “The scourge of fentanyl is poisoning our communities, killing our kids and wreaking havoc all across the state of California today,” Ms. PetrieNorris, D-Irvine, told reporters Tuesday. “The goal of this bill really is to target traffickers who are responsible for the fentanyl crisis,” she later added. The legislation comes as California and the U.S. see a rise in overdose-related deaths. Between April 2020 and April 2021, there were more than 100,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. – an increase of 28.5% over the previous year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in November. In 2020, California saw over 5,500 opioid overdose deaths

and over 3,900 deaths related to fentanyl overdose, according to the state’s Overdose Surveillance Dashboard. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl and stimulants like methamphetamine are the drugs most frequently involved in increasing fatal overdose deaths, with 90% of all fatal overdoses involving one or both drug classes, according to a recent policy brief from California Health Policy Strategies. Ms. Petrie-Norris said Tuesday that her legislation aims to target drug traffickers in California by increasing penalties against those hiding fentanyl in counterfeit prescriptions and abusing social media platforms to distribute fentanyl to children and teens. San Francisco County had one of the highest rates of opioid-related overdose deaths per 100,000 residents in 2020, followed by Nevada and Lake Counties. Several other California counties are seeing upticks in the amount of fentanyl circulating in the community. Under current California law, fentanyl possession is considered a misdemeanor offense, which Petri-Norris and others equated to a “slap on the wrist.” Supporters said Tuesday that AB 2246 would ensure that drug traffickers possessing extremely lethal doses of fentanyl would be brought to justice. Ms. Petrie-Norris’ bill has been assigned to the Assembly Public Safety Committee for a hearing in the coming weeks. The author said Tuesday that getting the legislation through the committee could be a “tough battle,” saying there are “currently not enough allies” on the panel to ensure the bill is pushed through.

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Council transitioning to district elections this year MAP

Continued from Page A1 as: • District 1: District C • District 2: District A • District 3: District B • District 4: District D • District 5: District E The odd number districts will be up for election in November 2022; the even numbers will have their first election cycle in 2024. The council is transitioning from at-large to district elections this year. Councilmember Alarcon said even though not everyone wanted district elections, this process would give minorities more opportunities to be elected to office. Redistricting efforts are ongoing throughout the county. The city of Santa Barbara has narrowed its choices to a handful of maps to be considered at a meeting on Wednesday. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

Workplace COVID vaccine requirement stalls amid union opposition By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

The Carpinteria City Council approved redistricting Draft Plan A2 on Monday.

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(The Center Square) – A California bill that would have mandated all California businesses to require employees and independent contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has been put on hold, the bill’s author announced Tuesday. “Our priority during this pandemic has been to make sure all Californians are as safe as possible by following the data and science around public health – which is why California continues to have some of the lowest COVID case rates, deaths and injuries per capita,” the bill’s author Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, said in a statement Tuesday. “We introduced AB 1993 because of the high volume of workers, employers and public health experts who expressed the need for vaccine requirements, yet felt unable to make these changes on their own.” Ms. Wicks introduced Assembly Bill 1993 in February to slow the spread of COVID19 in the workplace. The bill would have mandated that, on January 1, 2023, employers would need to confirm that all employees and contractors are fully vaccinated or obtained an exemption. If businesses violated the requirement, they could face

penalties of an “unspecified amount,” the bill stated. Ms. Wicks said Tuesday that the state is now in a “new and welcome chapter in this pandemic,” adding that placing the bill on hold would provide more time to collaborate with labor officials and employers. She said putting the bill on pause will allow “space for these conversations to continue and progress.” “While I’m disappointed in the opposition to this bill by public safety unions, it’s my hope that they will ultimately come to the table to make sure all of their workers are vaccinated, and that every job sector in California has the tools necessary to keep their workers safe from COVID-19,” Ms. Wicks said. Ms. Wicks added that vaccines and vaccine mandates are still a “critical tool for moving from pandemic to endemic.” Ms. Wicks’ bill was one of several laws that came out of a legislative Vaccine Work Group, which is composed of legislators crafting policy to combat the spread of COVID-19. Other bills introduced by the group include a proposal that would allow kids ages 12 and older to get the COVID-19 vaccine without parental consent and a bill to mandate the vaccine for all California schoolchildren.

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Representatives of Old Spanish Days gather on the steps of the Lobero Theatre, where Fiesta began in 1924. They were there to promote this year’s Fiesta, which kicks off with the auditions for Spirit of Fiesta and Junior Spirit of Fiesta. The tryouts are set for 2 to 4 p.m. April 9. A total of 19 dancers will be participating with eight vying for Spirit of Fiesta, and 11 for Junior Spirit. During the April 9 event, the outgoing 2021 Spirit of Fiesta Ysabella Yturralde and 2021 Junior Spirit Savannah Hoover will be dancing during their finales before their 2022 counterparts are announced. Fiesta 2022 will take place Aug. 3-7 in Santa Barbara.

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WELSH, Cherie Lynne Groeneveld On Friday, March 18, 2022, our sweet sister, daughter, and friend joined “a crowd of witnesses” in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Born to William Mac Groeneveld and Margaret Gay Jones in 1955, she had a very typical and wonderful childhood in the ‘50s and ‘60s. They lived in Tacoma, WA, then Billings, MT then Rialto, CA where Cherie spent most of her childhood. She attended Westmont College, and then never really left Santa Barbara except for part of a year in San Bernardino to get a teaching credential, half a year in Yuba City for a teaching position, and later in life a twoyear missions trip to Ireland. Those who knew her, know of her many accomplishments, involvements, ministries, hobbies, and how much she invested in people. (Oh, and her matching jewelry!) Many enjoyed hearing her sing and play piano at Westmont College; Calvary Baptist Church; Calvary Chapel; the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Missions; Canticle; and many other venues throughout her lifetime starting as a young girl. SHRM-SCP and SPHR FHUWLÀHG VKH SURIHVVLRQDOO\ DVVLVWHG PDQ\ LQ KHU +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV UROHV DW 9HQRFR Superconductor Technologies, The Botanic Garden, and most recently, the Granada Theatre.

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Charles Jefferson’s art is out of this world (Earth), shown above left. Above right, the solar system lines up in this work by Mr. Jefferson.

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Mr. Jefferson brings his vision down to Earth.

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For many people with disabilities, communication is often difficult. Adaptive art tools and materials help to remove these barriers, enabling artists with disabilities to express themselves and communicate their ideas and creativity through art. Among them is Charles Jefferson, a local artist living with cerebral palsy, who will be the featured artist at “God’s Planets,” a new arts exhibition and collection of planet paintings

on view from April 7 through May 5 at Santa Barbara Art Works, 28 E. Victoria St. in downtown Santa Barbara. The public is invited to attend the exhibit’s opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. April 7 with live music and artwork for sale by 15 local artists with disabilities. To support his needs, Mr. Jefferson uses shrink wrap to apply paint to his canvas and to create unique bold textures. This adaptive art technique helps him communicate depth, realism and a host of other positive qualities within his artwork.

“The Dark Blue Planet” by Charles Jefferson

“Paint is poured onto the canvas. Then, the canvas is shrink wrapped, and I move the paint around with my hands without a mess. My style can be described as expressive, where I just go with the flow. It isn’t precise or planned out but more of a gradual process where I never know what I’m going to get until the end,” said Mr. Jefferson, “When things shut down due to the pandemic, I was watching documentaries about the moon, sun and planets in our solar system, and I was inspired to create each planet in a series of large paintings.” Born in Port Hueneme and a Santa Barbara area resident for more than 20 years, he attended Rio Mesa High School in Oxnard and grew up going to a Baptist church. “My faith is very important to me,” said Mr. Jefferson, who was born with cerebral palsy which makes it difficult for him to move his arms and hands to paint with accuracy. “I was motivated to do art a number of years ago. There was a job coach from the Momentum WORK day program who was supporting me in my daily life who encouraged me to do art,” he said. When he is not painting, Mr. Jefferson, a student at Santa Barbara Art Works, also enjoys mixing music. Santa Barbara Art Works is an arts studio and gallery that helps artists with disabilities create, show and sell their work professionally. It also produces custom-designed adaptive art tools made by 3D printers. They include tripod grip handles, mouth guards and headpieces meant to hold a paintbrush for artists with mobility challenges. “Our gallery showcases work

Mr. Jefferson sits in the middle of his universe of art.

that can be considered lowbrow art which often has a sense of humor. It may not be for everyone, but it allows our students to have fun and express themselves in ways they choose,” said Jacob Allio, Santa Barbara Art Works studio manager. “Our walls are full of great pieces, the type of art that makes you smile.” “National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, observed each March, seeks to raise awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live. The campaign highlights the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities,” said Rae van Seenus, director of marketing and public relations for Momentum WORK. Santa Barbara Art Works is under the family of services of Momentum WORK, a nonprofit based in

Carpinteria. The gallery is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Members of the Momentum WORK Advocacy Group organized a Disability Awareness March in downtown Santa Barbara on March 23 to create public awareness about inclusion of people with disabilities in all areas of community life and to champion accessibility for everyone. “The group works to amplify the voices of people with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism and Down syndrome, and empower people to speak up about issues like cracks in city sidewalks, affordable housing and restaurants that fail to make dining areas accessible. Their march signs read, ‘We are capable!’ and ‘Say hi if you see us!’ to break down misconceptions and to spread kindness for all,” said Ms. van Seenus. More than 20 locals with disabilities participated in the

march on State Street from Santa Barbara Art Works to the ocean. “People with disabilities are hard workers, and we want others to know we live here, too. Our goal is to spread awareness so that the disability community can participate in more activities in and around the community,” said Joe Haake, president of the Momentum WORK Advocacy Group. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

FYI Momentum WORK is a nonprofit organization and service provider for adults with disabilities. For more information, visit www. momentum4work.org. For more information about Santa Barbara Art Works, visit www.sbartworks.org.

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Kenny Loggins, awardwinning singer-songwriter and humanitarian, and certified graduates of the Community Environmental Council’s UC Climate Stewards program are recipients of the CEC 2022 Santa Barbara Earth Day Environmental Hero Award.The awards ceremony will take place at this year’s Santa Barbara Earth Day celebration at 2:30 p.m. April 23 at the Arlington Theatre. Featured will be a video acceptance speech from Mr. Loggins, who lives in Montecito, and live appearances from several UC Climate Stewards alumni. Mr. Loggins’ song “Conviction of the Heart’’ was dubbed “the unofficial anthem of the environmental movement” by vice president Al Gore in 1995 after Mr. Loggins performed the song on Earth Day at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for a crowd of 500,000. A Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter with more than 25 million albums sold worldwide, Mr. Loggins is a deeply committed environmentalist with a long history of advocating for the planet. He has been outspoken on the importance of taking care of the earth and combating climate change for decades. He regularly lends his musical talent to support projects focused on environmental activism, education and outreach. “I’m honored to receive this year’s Environmental Hero award from CEC,” said Mr. Loggins. “I believe that supporting efforts toward renewable energy, sustainable farming and environmental equity are critical to our future. I believe that each of us must step up and work together to create the change needed not only to survive, but to thrive.” His generous support of countless local organizations has made a lasting impact on the causes that are close to his heart, including his work with Santa Barbara’s Toys for Tots, which helped launch Unity Shoppe in 1988 as an organization where individuals could volunteer their services to help low-income families, children, the elderly, sick and disabled in Santa Barbara County. “We are thrilled to honor

To see the 2022 Earth Day Program lineup for April 23, visit sbearthday.org/ schedule. Kenny Loggins for his lifetime commitment to the environment and his tremendous support for the Santa Barbara community,” said Sigrid Wright, CEO and executive director of CEC. “For the past several years, he has been a bright light at our Earth Day events, inspiring people of all ages to connect through music and through their hearts to the great privilege we have of living on this planet.” In 2021, CEC became the only Central Coast nonprofit to offer a UC Climate Stewards course. The 40-hour certification course includes climate curriculum and discussion, field trips and a Capstone project, giving participants a deeper understanding of the psychology and science behind climate change while providing skills necessary for climate action. The more than 40 certified stewards to date are being honored this year for their shared commitment to engage in transformative local solutions to promote community and ecosystem resilience in a changing climate. “CEC is proud to showcase these exceptional individuals who have made climate literacy and activism a priority in their busy lives. They are enriching communities with lessons learned from their Capstone projects. Local businesses, nonprofits and retirement communities are benefitting from these meaningful new ventures that put sustainability front and center.” said Kathi King, director of climate education and leadership. The awards ceremony will honor UC Climate Steward graduates from three courses held to date and will highlight how they are putting their new-found climate knowledge to work within Central Coast communities. For more information about CEC’s UC Climate Stewards Program, visit climatestewards.cecsb.org. Camille Dupuis will be one of the graduates attending the Earth Day awards ceremony.

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Kenny Loggin will receive the Environmental Hero Award on April 23, Earth Day, in Santa Barbara.

“The UC Climate Stewards course helped me become a stronger communicator about climate science and a more active member of the community. The skills I gained will also help me build and strengthen the business model for my own local small business,” said Ms. Dupuis, cofounder and chief sustainability officer of Seminalia Truffles. This year’s awardees join an esteemed list of previous Environmental Heroes, including Annie Leonard, executive director of Greenpeace USA; Paul Hawken, “Drawdown” author and environmental pioneer; Lois Capps and Salud Carbajal, U.S. Congress members; author Suzy Amis Cameron and director James Cameron, “The OMD Plan: Swap One Meal a Day to Save Your Health and Save the Planet”; Marcus Eriksen of 5 Gyres; 350.org

founder Bill McKibben; science educator Bill Nye; and activist/ actress Daryl Hannah. Other Santa Barbara Earth Day related events/activities include the following: - The UCSB Library Presents: “The Business of Less: The Role of Companies and Households on a Planet in Peril” with Roland Geyer at 4 p.m. April 19 in the Pacific View Room, 8th Floor, UCSB Library. - Ventech Presents: “Is Recycling a Lie? The New Paradigm for a Circular Economy” from 5 to 8 p.m. April 20 at Cabrillo Pavilion, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Kathi King, CEC’s director of climate education and leadership, will be speaking. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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Craig Makela has received the highest honor handed out by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation: Lifetime Director. The ceremony took place last weekend at the trust’s annual

meeting at the downtown Alhecama Theatre, one of several local historic properties managed by the trust. Mr. Makela, an eighthgeneration Santa Barbara resident descended from Presidio soldier Luis Quintero, founded the Santa Barbara Olive Co. He sold the company a few years ago and soon started a new venture with his wife

Cindy, California Coast Naturals and Oleavicin, also producers of natural organic olive-based products. He previously served as SBTHP president and a board member for many years. He is also active at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. “I am honored to receive this award and very happy to know that my family’s heritage will

continue with my son Cody now on the SBTHP board, and my son Chad actively involved with the Maritime Museum,” Mr. Makela said proudly. In addition to Mr. Makela receiving the Lifetime Director award, his son, Cody Makela, received the President’s Award last weekend. — Staff report

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There’s something new under the sun at Lompoc Valley Medical Center: solar-powered charging stations. Residents can charge their electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles at the hospital, 1515 East Ocean Ave., using the Electric Vehicle Autonomous Renewable Charge stations at any time of the day. The two stations are available at no cost to people with a ChargePoint™ account. (You can get an account by visiting www.chargepoint.com/ drivers/activate or through the ChargePoint mobile app.) The Lompoc City Council approved the purchase of both EV ARC stations in July, using a $100,000 infrastructure grant from the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District’s Clean Air Grants Program. The grant covered most of the cost. The product manufacturer and retailer, Beam Global, delivered the EV ARC stations in late January. The EV ARC systems are designed to generate and store clean electricity, then deliver that electricity to electric and hybrid vehicles at any given time of the day. Power can even be delivered during bad weather or outages. Each EV ARC station features a 222 square-foot solar array, and is rated to

withstand wind speeds of up to 120 miles per hour, according to the air pollution control district. Both stations offer two charging plugs, allowing up to four EVs to charge simultaneously between the two stations. Lompoc Utility Director Charles Berry expressed gratitude for the city’s partnership with the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and Lompoc Valley Medical Center, which made possible the investment of Nanogrid technology in Lompoc. “This is one more step in deploying modern technology to support the State of California in its ambitious climate agenda, while simultaneously supporting the Lompoc community as it transitions to electrified transportation,” Mr. Berry said in a news release. “With an ever-increasing understanding of the use habits of these chargers, we can continue to find new and innovative ways to add value to our community in thoughtful ways that reflect sustainability for Lompoc.” For additional information about electric vehicles, go to www.electricforall.org/whichcar-is-right. For more about the charging stations, call the Lompoc Utility Conservation Division at 805-875-8252.

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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

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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ANDRIA JOY PADDELFORD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ANDRIA JOY PADDELFORD to Proposed name: ANDRIA JOY ORTIZ 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: May 13, 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: 03/17/2022 Name: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court.

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.

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.

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MAR 9, 16, 23, 30 / 2022--58078

MAR 30; APR 6, 13, 20 / 2022--58138

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EAMON P. MALONE, aka EAMON MALONE Case Number: 22PR00102 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: EAMON P. MALONE, aka EAMON MALONE A Petition for Probate has been filed by CHRISTOPHER P. MALONE in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that CHRISTOPHER P. MALONE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 04/21/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Alison S. Gokal, Gokal Law Group, Inc. Address: 26080 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Phone: 949 753-9100

APN: 077-383-005-00 TS No: CA07001179-15-1S TO No: 8772398 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 2, 2010. 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 May 18, 2022 at 01:00 PM, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on April 8, 2010 as Instrument No. 20100018306, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by DOROTHY H REVIE A WIDOW, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for FINANCIAL FREEDOM ACQUISITION LLC, A SUBSIDIARY OF ONEWEST BANK, FSB as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST 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: 7259 ALAMEDA AVENUE, GOLETA, CA 93117 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $920,517.26 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07001179-15-1S. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 702-659-7766, or visit this internet website www.insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA07001179-15-1S 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. Date: March 16, 2022 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07001179-15-1S 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949252-8300 TDD: 866-660 4288 By: Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Order Number 80917, Pub Dates: 3/23/2022, 3/30/2022, 4/6/2022, SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

MAR 16, 23, 30 / 2022--58093

MAR 23, 30; APR 6 / 2022 -- 58125

MAR 9, 16, 23, 30 / 2022--58083

PETITION OF: ANDRIA JOY PADDELFORD FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV00881

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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL For PROFESSIONAL DESIGN and ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES For the TORO CANYON OIL SEEPAGE PROJECT Unincorporated Carpinteria area in the First Supervisorial District of Santa Barbara County, California COUNTY PROJECT NO. 720861 The County is soliciting proposals from qualified professional firms (Contractors/Contractors) to provide proposals to: 1) Provide preliminary engineering and final design for the Toro Canyon ARPA Project. 2) Analyze potential environmental effects under CEQA and NEPA for the Toro Canyon ARPA Project (Project). The purpose of this RFP is to retain an engineering design Contractor to prepare preliminary engineering and final design and provide environmental review under CEQA and NEPA as well as preparation of all permitting for Project.. Request for Proposal and Special Studies Link: https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/43874/portalhome Issue Date: March 30, 2022 Proposal Due Date and Time: April 21, 2022 at 5:00pm Agency Contact Person:

Charlie Elbert, Project Manager Email: elbert@countyofsb.org Phone: (805) 568-3123

Number of Copies Required: one (1) reproducible electronic copy submitted via PlanetBids. Page Limit: The cumulative total pages for the proposal must not exceed 25 pages (minimum 12 font size, single-spaced). Page count limit is exclusive of cover letter, blank pages, or tabs, and required forms (i.e., Attachment A Agreement Cover Sheet, Attachment B Contractor Information Sheet, etc.). Not to exceed 18MB. Funding Sources: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Delivery Information: Please submit proposal via the County’s PlanetBids website, https:// pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/43874/portal-home MAR 30 / 2022 -- 58141 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY URGENCY CHANGE PETITION FILED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES AND THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION REGARDING PERMITS AND A LICENSE1 OF THE STATE WATER PROJECT AND THE CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT On March 18, 2022, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the United States Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) (collectively Petitioners) jointly filed a Temporary Urgency Change Petition (TUCP) with the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) pursuant to California Water Code section 1435 et seq. The TUCP was filed in response to critically dry conditions in the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Bay-Delta) watershed and requests that the State Water Board temporarily modify requirements included in the water right permits and license for the State Water Project (SWP) and Central Valley Project (CVP) (collectively Projects). Specifically, the TUCP requests that the State Water Board make the following changes to requirements imposed by Revised Water Right Decision 1641 (D-1641) to meet flow and water quality objectives established in the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan (Bay-Delta Plan) during the April 1 to June 30 timeframe: (1)From April 1 – April 30, reduce the minimum Delta outflow requirement as measured by the Net Delta Outflow Index (NDOI) from a minimum of 7,100 cubic-feet per second (cfs) on a 3-day running average to 4,000 cfs on a 14-day running average. For May 1 – June 30, a minimum NDOI of 4,000 cfs on a 14-day running average is requested if the Sacramento River Index for May is greater than 8.1 million acre-feet (MAF) at the 90% exceedance level. (2)Move the Western Delta agricultural salinity compliance point on the Sacramento River at Emmaton 2.5-3 miles upstream to Three Mile Slough. (3)Limit the maximum export rate to 1,500 cfs when the D-1641 requirements in number 1 above are not being met. (4)Reduce the minimum monthly average flow requirement on the San Joaquin River at Airport Way Bridge, Vernalis from 710 – 1140 cfs (April 1 – 14 and May 16 – June 30) and 3,110 – 3,540 cfs (April 15 – May 15) to a minimum monthly average of 710 cfs from April 1 – June 30. To receive additional information related to this and future TUCP requests, interested persons or entities should subscribe to the State Water Board’s Drought Updates and Bay-Delta email subscription lists (appears in the “Water Rights” section) at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ resources/email_subscriptions/swrcb_subscribe.shtml#dwr. 1 The petition was filed for Permits 16478, 16479, 16481, 16482 and 16483 (Applications 5630, 14443, 14445A, 17512 and 17514A, respectively) of the Department of Water Resources’ State Water Project and License 1986 and Permits 11315, 11316, 11885, 11886, 11887, 11967, 11968, 11969, 11970, 11971, 11972, 11973, 12364, 12721, 12722, 12723, 12725, 12726, 12727, 12860, 15735, 16597, 20245, and 16600 (Applications 23, 234, 1465, 5638, 13370, 13371, 5628, 15374, 15375, 15376, 16767, 16768, 17374, 17376, 5626, 9363, 9364, 9366, 9367, 9368, 15764, 22316, 14858A, 14858B, and 19304, respectively) of the United States Bureau of Reclamation’s Central Valley Project.

Pursuant to California Water Code section 1438(d), any interested person or entity may file an objection to a TUCP request. Water Code section 1438 describes the procedures for addressing an objection. Any objections filed in response to this notice should be submitted to the State Water Board with copy provided to the Petitioners no later than 12 noon on April 6, 2022. The State Water Board may act on the TUCP request prior to receipt of any objections. The Board will give prompt consideration to any objections received and may modify any order approving the TUCP as appropriate. Objections should be filed using the petition protest form, which can be downloaded at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/publications_forms/forms/docs/pet_protest.pdf. Please send objections and correspondence to the following: (1) Bay-Delta@waterboards.ca.gov, State Water Resources Control Board, c/o Scott Frazier, P.O. Box 2000 Sacramento, CA 95812-2000, or Scott.Frazier@waterboards.ca.gov; (2) Department of Water Resources, c/o James Mizell, P.O. Box 942836, Sacramento, CA 94236-0001 or via email at James.Mizell@water.ca.gov; and (3) U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Regional Solicitor’s Office, c/o Amy Aufdemberge, 2800 Cottage Way, Rm. E-1712, Sacramento, CA 95825 or via email at Amy.Aufdemberge@sol.doi.gov. This notice, the TUCP, objections and correspondence received, and related information and correspondence may be viewed at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/drought/tucp.shtml. Questions concerning this notice may be directed to Bay-Delta@waterboards.ca.gov or Scott Frazier at Scott.Frazier@waterboards.ca.gov. DATE OF NOTICE: MARCH 18, 2022 MAR 30 / 2022 -- 58149