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Standing with Ukraine Santa Barbara County continues to support nation; local church raises more than $100,000

AG: Smart & Final illegally raised prices Grocery store chain settles with state, agrees to pay $175,000 in fines By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Smart & Final grocery stores illegally raised prices on certain egg products at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when in-store items were particularly scarce, Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday. Attorney General Bonta said the state and the grocery store chain have reached a settlement that includes $175,000 in fines, and the company is permanently prevented from future violation of state price gouging laws and related executive orders. Smart & Final raised the prices of four organic and cagefree egg products during the

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The First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church has worked on efforts for aid in the form of food, clothing and some medical supplies for Ukrainians, Pastor Michael Smiyun said.

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Ukraine flags were seen this week on the overpasses above Highway 101 in Goleta as Santa Barbara County continues to stand with Ukraine.

Local groups have raised money for aid, which includes, as of Tuesday, more than $100,000 raised by the First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church of Santa Barbara. “A lot of people have donated,” Pastor Michael Smiyun told the

News-Press Tuesday. Pastor Smiyun said the money is going mostly for food and clothing for Ukrainians inside Ukraine, but noted an effort is under way to deliver some medical supplies as well. He said those supplies would include N95 masks.

The pastor also explained that his church was working with churches in Ukraine to get aid to Ukrainians. The efforts to help Ukraine are continuing as the world watches heartbreaking images from the Please see UKRAINE on A4

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pandemic, the attorney general said. Some prices were raised by more than 10% over prepandemic levels with no accompanying increase in supply costs, Attorney General Bonta said. The grocery company sold more than 100,000 cartons of unlawfully priced eggs, he said. “While these were premium products, remember during these times, shelves were often bare. There weren’t a lot of choices, and consumers had few, if any, choices so they bought what was there,” Attorney General Bonta told reporters Tuesday. The attorney general said the price increases were chain-wide. “It’s unacceptable to take advantage of hardworking families,” he said. Smart & Final has many locations throughout California, including several in the Santa Barbara area. One store is located at 3943 State St. and another at 217 E. Gutierrez St. There is a store at 7090 Hollister Ave. in Goleta and a location at 850 Linden Ave. in Carpinteria. The Commerce-based company did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the News-Press. On its website, Smart & Final said it offers cage-free egg options in the majority of its stores and had a goal to provide only cage-free eggs by 2025. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in early March 2020, triggering California’s price gouging protections. Please see PRICES on A3

Board of Supervisors focuses on energy updates By KAITLYN SCHALLHORN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors received an update Tuesday on its 2015 Energy and Climate Action Plan — and moved toward enacting various other measures to continue to take climate actions and reduce carbon emissions. The board recommended staff develop an ordinance to restrict (not necessarily ban) natural gas infrastructure for new construction and major renovation projects. Supervisor Das Williams, too, pushed for all light-vehicle electrification for county operations by 2023. “We can do a lot as an institution and being a leader and demonstrator in the community that these things can

be done,” Supervisor Gregg Hart said. According to the presentation, Santa Barbara County completed or initiated about 77% of the measures identified in the initial 2015 plan by 2020. About 13% of the measures were discontinued. Additionally Tuesday, the board granted an appeal after the Planning Commission denied a homestay permit request for a property in the Santa Ynez area. According to the staff report, the property owner continued to use the property in a homestay-style fashion despite the permit being challenged by a neighbor. Chair Joan Hartman was the lone vote against upholding the appeal.

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Heat wave expected to continue in Santa Barbara County By DAVE MASON

The heat wave is expected to continue today through Friday.

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A high of 89 was recorded Tuesday at the Santa Barbara Airport as the American Riviera experienced an unusually hot day in April. Elsewhere in Santa Barbara County, the National Weather Service reported a high of 84 in Santa Ynez. Things were cooler farther north, with highs of 71 in Lompoc, 72 in Santa Maria and 69 in New Cuyama. Lows were in the low to upper 50s throughout the county. The heat wave is expected to continue today through Friday, with some relief on Saturday and more significant relief on Sunday. The National Weather Service predicted highs today of 89 in Santa Barbara, 84 at UCSB, 87 in Santa Maria, 85 in Lompoc, 91 in Santa Ynez and 87 in Cuyama. The weather isn’t expected to cool off until Saturday when highs will suddenly fall to the mid to upper 70s. Santa Barbara will be truer to

its nickname of the “American Riviera” on Sunday when the high is expected to be 73, followed by highs of 68 on Monday and 66 on Tuesday, the first partly cloudy day after a string of sunny ones. A similar cooling trend will be seen in Lompoc and Santa Maria, but the high will be 80 in Santa Ynez Sunday before finally falling there to 73 on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Things are even hotter down south, with usually temperate Oxnard expected to see a high of 92 today and 96 on Thursday and Friday. Similar temperatures are forecast for Los Angeles. Like Santa Barbara County, Ventura and Los Angeles counties are expected to experience a cooling trend next week. email: dmason@newspress.com

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Vandenberg Space Force Base is on a list of bases being considered for the permanent location for Space Training and Readiness Command.

Vandenberg Space Force Base is among the bases under consideration for the permanent location for the U.S. Space Training and Readiness Command. The location list was announced Monday evening. On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, praised the inclusion of the Lompoc base. “As I’ve made repeatedly clear to the Pentagon, the Central Coast is already home to the premiere West Coast launch site for military, civil, and commercial space operations, and currently is a cornerstone of

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Pedestrian fatally struck on 101 SANTA BARBARA — An unidentified female pedestrian was fatally struck by a car late Monday night on Highway 101. Officials said the pedestrian was trying to cross the 101 from the right shoulder, south of Castillo Street, toward the median. The person entered the No. 3 lane in front of a 2001 Buick LeSabre traveling southbound on the highway, according to Jonathan Gutierrez, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol. The driver struck the pedestrian, stopped and called 9-1-1, officials said. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight Tuesday. The driver did not sustain any injuries and was not expected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, officials said. Traffic lanes on the southbound 101 were closed for about two hours. The incident is still under investigation, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol, Santa Barbara Area, at 805-9671234. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn

Four people arrested during Deltopia ISLA VISTA — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people during the unsanctioned Deltopia spring break event last weekend in Isla Vista. Charges included possession of a controlled substance, criminal threats, drunk in public, possession of barbiturates for sale, obstruction/ resisting an officer and petty theft. According to the sheriff’s office and its preliminary numbers, citations were issued to 34 people. Fourteen citations were made for minors in possession of alcohol, and 13 were made for open containers. Two citations were issued for false IDs being presented to an officer. The other

San Marcos boys outgolf Santa Barbara SANTA BARBARA — The San Marcos High golf team overcame Santa Barbara High on Monday, winning with a team score of 385436. San Marcos’ Leo Mezger was

citations included a noise ordinance violation, public nuisance, possession of nitrous oxide, a festival ordinance violation and failure to yield. The sheriff’s office said 84 parking citations were issued, and eight vehicles were towed. The largest crowd was on Saturday and was significantly higher than the past two years during the pandemic, Raquel Zick, the sheriff’s office public information officer, said Tuesday. The sheriff’s office worked with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and County Air Support to assess the safety of party locations and were prepared to assist in vacating patios that were deemed a hazard. During the same time, there was an increase in emergency medical calls, most of which involved acute alcohol intoxication, which resulted in the medical response to a triage system for Isla Vista, Ms. Zick said. Deputies assisted County Fire personnel and medics responding to calls and cleared roadways for emergency vehicles. Medical calls began to dwindle before the outdoor festival ordinance went into effect at 6 p.m. Saturday. Ms. Zick said most residents complied with the ordinance and turned their music off before 6 p.m. — Dave Mason

The largest crowd was on Saturday and was significantly higher than the past two years during the pandemic, Raquel Zick, the sheriff’s office public information officer, said Tuesday.

the medalist, shooting six under par with a score of 66. Metzger recorded nine birdies on the day and matched his best high school round relative to par. Jeffrey Forster also finished under par for San Marcos, tying his personal best with a one under 71, while teammate Shams Jahangir-Arshad shot a 72. Graham Chapman and Brody Ricci shot 87 and 89, respectively.

No Santa Barbara golfer finished under par, with the team’s best performance coming from Hudson Hatton, who shot a 79. Other Santa Barbara golfers included Thomas Macintosh (81), Garret Haller (82), Liam Horn (96) and Rene Maganda (98). San Marcos improved to a 6-1 overall record with the win. — Matt Smolensky

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Santa Barbara County reported 26 new COVID-19 cases and one death Tuesday. The individual was between 3049 years old with no underlying medical conditions and lived in unincorporated Goleta Valley, according to the Public Health Department. The death was not associated with a congregate-care site. Of the positive cases, three were in Santa Maria. Elsewhere, one case was reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Five cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Five cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported three cases. Four cases were in Goleta. Five cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. Eight patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another one is recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 85,509 cases, of which 152 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 675. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 72.3% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 68% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department.

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vice chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. In September, Rep. Carbajal joined Democratic California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla in expressing support for making Vandenberg Space Force Base the permanent location for the STARCOM. They wrote a letter to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, stressing Vandenberg’s important role in space training and operations. STARCOM is temporarily based at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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our nation’s space training and operations,” Rep. Carbajal said in a statement. “In the search for a permanent location for Space Training and Readiness Command, Vandenberg has already demonstrated its ability to train space operators and serve a critical testing site.” He added that the base’s proximity to the nation’s best research institutions and aerospace industry makes it the best candidate for STARCOM. “I’ve advocated for Vandenberg both because of the innovation it will foster in our own backyard, but also for the jobs and economic opportunities it will create for our communities,” said Rep. Carbajal, the

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Polo in Paradise to return May 1 By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Polo in Paradise will return May 1 to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria after two years of limited or no spectators. The 2022 season will feature tournaments and special events. Tickets are available at sbpolo.com. “We are counting down with anticipation to our 2022 polo season, and looking forward to welcoming the public back to enjoy the entire season with us this year,” said John Muse, board president of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. “We have a record number of teams participating at every level, with many of the world’s most talented players coming to play with us,” Mr. Muse said in a news release. “We welcome the entire community back for another spectacular summer season.” The season opens with the 12 Goal Series (May and June) followed by the pinnacle 18 Goal or “High Goal” Series, (July and August), and closing out the season is the 8 Goal Series (September and October). In addition, the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club will offer polo lessons and clinics at its Polo Academy and will host social events and happenings throughout the season, including the return of Friday Happy Hour. The season will start with the Folded Hills Vic Graber Cup May 1, with doors opening at 2 p.m. for early sips and bites at Fieldside Grill. Festivities will include the Pony Parade, the singing of the National Anthem and team introductions before the match begins at 4 p.m. General admission tickets start at $30 with seating varying from grandstand seats to luxury cabanas. The club will also present an After-Party, where guests can stay after the match ends and enjoy music, food and drinks. The After Party is included with the Sunday polo admission.

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Guerra receives Golden Owl Award By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Miguel Guerra, Righetti High School FFA adviser and agricultural teacher, was recently selected as the South Coast Regional Golden Owl Award winner, making him one of six finalists in the state for Ag Educator of the Year. The Golden Owl Award sheds

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light on the selfless contributions agricultural teachers play in the communities they serve and the countless hours they spend preparing future generations for successful careers. Mr. Guerra was recognized at the State FFA Leadership Conference in Sacramento. He also received a plaque and $500 to help fund future educational efforts.

“It’s been an honor and a privilege to work with our students and staff,’’ said Mr.Guerra, who has been an educator for 34 years. Presently, he serves as the Agriculture Department Chair and teaches Ornamental Horticulture, Advanced Welding and Agricultural Mechanics. The South Coast Region stretches from Los Angeles along

the coast up to San Francisco. RHS has six Agricultural CTE Pathways. They include Ag Business, Ag Mechanics, Agriscience, Animal Science, Ornamental Horticulture and Viticulture. There are seven Agricultural Pathways throughout the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A1 California’s Penal Code 396 deems it unlawful to sell goods and necessities, including food items, at more than 10% higher than prices before the emergency declaration for the first 30 days of the

declaration. Gov. Newsom extended the price gouging protections for an additional five months. The Attorney General’s Office said it was assisted by the Alameda and San Mateo County district attorney’s offices in the investigation. “Today’s settlement should serve as a warning to grocers and other sellers of

essential supplies: Follow state price gouging laws, or you will be held accountable,” Attorney General Bonta said. Individuals who would like to report potential price gouging can do so here: oag. ca.gov/contact/consumer-complaint-againstbusiness-or-company. email: kschallhorn@newspress.com

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Biden expected to push back student loan repayment to September By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The Biden administration is expected to extend the student loan repayment freeze, which was scheduled to end May 1. The new pause on repayment will likely go through Aug. 31 of this year. News of the extension was welcomed by some, and many progressives called for the president to cancel the loans altogether. In the past, President

Joe Biden has said he does not have the authority to cancel student loans. “I favor student loan forgiveness in total, but if Biden is smart, he should forgive at least 50k in student loans just in time for the 2022 midterms,” said Brittney Cooper, an associate professor at Rutgers University. “That would make this total rout everyone is predicting less of a foregone conclusion.” Others criticized President Biden’s move. “President Biden’s perpetual student loan payment moratorium

is an insult to every American who responsibly paid debts,” said U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. “There’s no free lunch: this reckless move puts taxpayers on the hook for billions.” Mr. Biden ordered a similar extension in December. “Now, while our jobs recovery is one of the strongest ever … we know that millions of student loan borrowers are still coping with the impacts of the pandemic and need some more time before resuming payments,” President Biden said at the time.

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Marvin Paul Jensen of Buellton, CA, passed away March 31st in Goleta, CA. Marvin was born in Poy Sippi, WI, August 9th, 1936, to Hulda and Nels Jensen. They became residents of California when Hulda and her three children moved to Solvang. Marvin loved living in the Valley and met the love of his life, Geri, and married her October 31st, 1959. Everyone who knew Marvin knows how much he loved Fords, racing, and restoring old cars. He also loved taking care of his rose garden and prided himself in his green front lawn.... which you would only really understand if you ever knew how obsessed he truly was and how fondly we remember this about him.

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Scrutiny increases over Hunter Biden fundraising, laptop allegations By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain worked with Hunter Biden in 2012 to help fundraise for the Vice President’s Residence Foundation, according to a new report. The allegations, first reported by Fox News, are the latest in a string of stories that have plagued Hunter Biden, and by proxy, his father, President Joe Biden. The reporting includes emails which shows Mr. Klain asking Hunter Biden to keep the effort “low key.” The report is the latest story suggesting Hunter Biden had significant dealings with his father’s network even as he engaged in international deals. Hunter Biden has been under scrutiny for how he made large sums of money overseas and whether the president had knowledge of the deals, was involved in them, or could be compromised in any way. The U.S. Department of Justice is currently investigating Hunter Biden. One key piece of evidence in these

allegations is Hunter Biden’s laptop, which was turned over to the FBI but seemed to have gone missing. Last week, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said he had a copy of the contents of that laptop and requested to enter it into the Congressional record. Those contents have not yet been verified. Hunter Biden’s emails have been verified and reported on, though, by major news outlets, making the scandal increasingly difficult for the Biden administration to ignore. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has directed reporters to the Department of Justice on the matter. Mr. Klain said during an interview with ABC Sunday that President Biden believes his son did not break the law in dealings with foreign companies. “Of course the president is confident that his son didn’t break the law,” Mr. Klain said. “But most importantly, as I said, that’s a matter that’s going to be decided by the Justice Department, by the legal process. It’s something that no one at the White House has involvement in.”

On the campaign trail, President Biden defended his son’s actions, saying nothing unethical was done. “I have not taken a penny from any foreign source, ever, in my life,” President Biden said. Major media outlets also have taken fire from critics who say they did not adequately cover the Hunter Biden allegations leading up to the last presidential election. Many of the details around this case were critiqued and called Russian disinformation by the media but over time have been verified, in part because of a recent New York Times article authenticating details about what was on the laptop. Twitter infamously froze the New York Post’s account for breaking a story on Hunter Biden’s laptop ahead of the 2020 election. “Twitter willfully interfered in an election by completely censoring the Hunter Biden laptop story in October 2020,” said Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. “Now the story has been proven true. Twitter needs to face consequences for their disgraceful actions.”

State treasurers to Biden: Prioritize U.S. energy production By DAN MCCALEB THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Treasurers and other financial officers from 22 states on Tuesday warned President Joe Biden about the need for U.S. energy independence as gas prices remain near record highs and the Russian war in Ukraine continues, impacting global oil supplies. In a letter from the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) to President Biden, the 27 state officers urged the president to prioritize energy production in the U.S. “The Biden Administration seems hell-bent on destroying American domestic energy while

boosting reliance on adversaries like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela,” John Murante, Nebraska’s state treasurer and SFOF National Chair, said in a statement. “It’s time for the Biden Administration to step up and prioritize America’s energy interdependence for the sake of our economy and our national security.” U.S. gas prices began rising shortly after President Biden took office last year, when he began placing new restrictions on the oil and gas industry, including halting new production leases on federal lands and shutting down the Keystone Pipeline project. Gas prices rose further after Russia invaded Ukraine in February and the U.S., Canada,

Australia and some other countries banned imports of Russian oil. As gas prices have risen, overall inflation reached 40 year highs as food and other costs also have increased significantly. “As Americans across the country are grappling with rising inflation and paying more for gas than ever before, the time for action from President Biden and his administration is now,” Derek Kreifels, CEO of SFOF, said in a statement. “Americans should not have to bear the burden of Biden’s anti-energy agenda.” The financial officers warned that U.S. security is at stake. “The depth and breadth of American innovation is unparalleled globally, including

the development of green technologies,” the letter said. “However, oil, gas, coal, and nuclear are currently the most reliable and plentiful baseload power sources for America and much of the rest of the world. Striving to change this fact ahead of the free market’s ability to adapt and during a time of international unrest threatens our national security.” The letter was signed by officials from Arizona, Arkansas, Alaska, Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Marvin is preceded in death by his brother Norman Jensen of Arroyo Grande, and his sister Myra Petersen of Santa Ynez, and his wife Geraldine Jensen. Marvin survived by his children; Jeff Jensen and wife Colleen of Buellton CA, and Julie Jensen Williams and husband Giles “Brad” Williams of Midland, TX. Grandchildren; Georgia Jensen, Cheyne Dolly, Nicholas Boyer, Amanda Reid, and Lindsey Claude. Great-grandchildren; Stephen Reid, Jameson Reid, and Haley Ridenour. Funeral services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery at 2:00 pm on Friday April 8th, 2022. Loper Funeral Directors

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Continued from Page A1 Kyiv suburb of Bucha, where Russian troops have left bodies of civilians scattered on the streets. President Joe Biden and leaders of European nations have described the acts as war crimes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the Russian troops for killing civilians, slashing throats and killing and raping women in front of their children. He made his comments during a video conferencing before the United Nations Security Council and urged the council to live up to its mandate of ensuring security and peace. President Zelensky has described the Russian atrocities as genocide. During the more-than-month-long invasion, at least 1,480 civilians were killed in Ukraine and at least 2,195 civilians were injured, a U.N. official said. And on Tuesday in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, emphasized the strong partnership between the California National Guard and the Ukrainian military during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. The congressman, who’s a member of the committee, pointed specifically to the history of training exercises at Camp Roberts in San Luis Obispo County. Answering questions from Rep. Carbajal, Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, testified before the committee about how the partnership has helped Ukrainian forces in fighting the Russian troops. “Over eight years, the Ukrainian military’s reformed itself,” said Gen. Milley. “(They’ve) developed a non-commissioned officer corps, and adopted the U.S. doctrinal concept of

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the Russian troops for killing civilians, slashing throats and killing and raping women in front of their children. He made his comments during a video conferencing before the United Nations Security Council and urged the council to live up to its mandate of ensuring security and peace.

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mission command–decentralized decisionmaking at the lowest level that’s effective at making that decision. And that’s a direct result of the efforts of the California National Guard and what they’ve done with Ukraine.” On Monday, President Biden said the U.S. would impose more sanctions on Russia, and his aides announced America would support a multinational team of investigators, collecting evidence of Russian atrocities. The U.S. government is also planning to favor the suspension of Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council.

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Biden: U.S. to support multinational investigation into Russian atrocities

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 89,538 acre-ft. Elevation 710.19 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 18.3 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 12.4 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -55 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Life

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MACY’S PHOTOS

Macy’s Backstage is opening its latest stores-within-a-store in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara.

Macy’s Backstage Two local stores are getting into the nationwide act

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

ffering shoppers another way to find and express their personal style at significant savings on fabulous finds, Macy’s is opening 37 new store-within–store Backstage locations nationwide.

Among them are Macy’s in the Santa Maria Town Center in Santa Maria on Saturday and Macy’s at La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara on April 23. “Macy’s Backstage storewithin-stores range from 11,000 to 16,000 square feet of retail space, delivering a constantly changing assortment of on-trend finds. With best-in-class fashion

for those who love the thrill of the hunt, customers can find something to fit their style in apparel for women, men, and children; a wide range of toys, housewares, beauty products, designer handbags, activewear and gifts for pets and more,” Stephanie Jimenez, external communications associate, told the News-Press

“Macy’s Backstage is a trusted source for quality brands that provides fashion-loving customers another way to shop at their favorite Macy’s store by providing a store-withinstore shopping experience with merchandise that is only available at Macy’s Backstage.” Shoppers can earn and redeem Star Rewards and use

their Macy’s credit card at all locations, creating a seamless experience for those shopping at both Macy’s full-line and Backstage stores. Customers will be inspired to “post and share” their favorite finds and looks using #macysbackstagefinds and tagging @macysbackstage. “Backstage is also separately

sourced with different buying teams than Macy’s. Some brands will cross over, but products will not be the same,” said Ms. Jimenez. “This is to better fit the needs of the fashion-savvy and cost-conscious Backstage customer. The assortment is a combination of overstock, deals Please see MACY’S on B2

At left, accessories such as shoes grace Macy’s Backstage stores. At right, “Macy’s Backstage is a trusted source for quality brands that provides fashion-loving customers another way to shop at their favorite Macy’s store by providing a store-within-store shopping experience with merchandise that is only available at Macy’s Backstage,” said Stephanie Jimenez, external communications associate at Macy’s.

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Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) risks his humanity to find a cure in “Morbius.”

“Morbius,” which stars Jared Leto as a physician who turns himself into a vampire, topped the box office in its opening weekend with a whopping $39 million gross. That pushed “The Lost City” into the second-place spot on its second weekend, to the tune of a $14.7 million gross. “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson as the hero, slipped to the No. 3 spot with $11 million. “Uncharted,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland in the chase for treasure, placed fourth with $3.7 million. “Jujustsu: Kaizen O: The Movie,” an anime adventure, placed fifth with $2 million.

“RRR,” a story about two revolutionaries, placed sixth with $1.61 million. In seventh place was another film starring Mr. Holland, “SpiderMan: No Way Home,” grossing $1.4 million. The No. 8 spot went to “Dog,” which stars Mr. Tatum as an Army Ranger veteran taking a military dog to their mutual friend’s funeral. It grossed $1.31 million. “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” starring Michelle Yoeh in a story stretching across a multiverse, placed ninth with $1.08 million. “X,” a movie about actors who face danger when they try to make an adult film in rural Texas, was in 10th place with $1.03 million. email: dmason@newspress.com

PET of the WEEK Max Max loves everybody: adults, kids and other dogs. The senior German shepherd is awaiting adoption at Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta. He’s neutered and weighs about 65 pounds. Max was surrendered to Animal Services when his owner was deployed. Max lived with young children, whom he loved, and gets along well with other dogs. K-9 Placement and Assistance League Inc. is helping to promote Max for adoption. For adoption inquiries, call Animal Services at 805-681-5285. The shelter is located at 5473 Overpass Road in Goleta.

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

To view more dogs for adoption, go to www.k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to providing humane care, permanent homes and advocacy for homeless and abandoned dogs in Santa Barbara County. K-9 PALS provides lifesaving veterinary care, behavior training, daily supplies and comforts for the dogs of the Santa Barbara County Animal Services shelters. To donate to K-9 PALS or otherwise help the nonprofit’s work, go to www.k-9pals.org, call 805-570-0415 or email info@k9pals.org. You can also contact K-9 PALS at P.O. Box 60755, Santa Barbara 93160-0755. — Dave Mason

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Shelters seek homes for pets 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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At left, Macy’s Backstage offers a variety of merchandise, including garden equipment. At right, designer handbags are among the merchandise.

MACY’S

Continued from Page B1

from vendors and new connections in the marketplace.” To support the growth of Macy’s Backstage, a distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, is expediting merchandise to Backstage locations nationwide and ensuring each store always has new and fabulous finds. In preparation for this year’s expansion through June, Macy’s Backstage is hiring a range of positions to ensure an exciting customer shopping experience. “Macy’s strives to be the preferred employer through its commitment to all colleagues and their well-being,” said Ms. Jimenez. ”Macy’s offers exciting career opportunities, competitive pay, a bilingual work environment, merchandise discount, flexible scheduling and access to a new debt-free education program for part-time and full-time colleagues. New job opportunities will be posted on www.macys.com/jobs as they become available.” email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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either. Don’t worry. LIBRA — Some rather upsetting news about a friend could come to you today, Libra, probably over the phone. This could be the truth, but more likely the facts have been distorted in the retelling. In fact, what you’re hearing may actually be nothing more than gossip. SCORPIO — Today you could receive a lucky career break of some kind that brings some extra money your way, Scorpio. The downside is that you might have to put in many extra hours. Your good fortune could cause temporary problems in your personal life. Your significant other and family members could be disgruntled. SAGITTARIUS — An unexpected visit from someone who lives far away is likely to throw your schedule off kilter, Sagittarius. Even though you’ll be glad to see your friend, the visit could require a lot of calls to break appointments and postpone meetings. Once that’s done, however, you’ll have a good visit. CAPRICORN — An unexpected financial setback could have you reeling at first, Capricorn. Perhaps an emergency, such as a toothache or car breakdown, requires a substantial expenditure that you hadn’t planned for. You can probably find a way to deal with the crisis. You may have resources to draw upon that you aren’t aware of now. AQUARIUS — You could be feeling restless and frustrated due to a temporary separation from a partner, Aquarius, perhaps a business partner but more likely a romantic one. Phone contact could be difficult as well, because you could both be busy and keep missing each other. Find something fascinating to do that will take your mind off the situation. PISCES — A rather disconcerting rumor about your job could reach your ears, Pisces. Perhaps you’ll hear that the company is being sold or undergoing a shakeup in the hierarchy. You might get caught up in a frenzy of worry about whether or not you’ll stay on. Before jumping to any conclusions, phone someone who knows what’s going on and find out the truth.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000821 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: AMG SERVICES, 6191 MAGDALENA PL, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: AMANDA M GARCIA: 6191 MAGDALENA PL, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/30/2022 by E29, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 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) APR 6, 13, 20, 27 / 2022--58178 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000556. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BUXTON ENTERPRISES, 4005 BAJADA LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: NIGEL D.O. BUXTON: 4005 BAJADA LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110, CONSTANCE M. BUXTON: 4005 BAJADA LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/01/2022 by E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 1984. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAR 16, 23, 30; APR 6 / 2022--58096

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 00049633-025-RW4 (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: CARLOS JOVANI TORRES, 3095 Montano Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: HARRIS VENTURES LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, 29436 Mariners Way, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are Fixtures, Equipment and Assets of that certain business located at: 4427 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: SB MUNCHIEZ aka MUNCHIEZ (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is April 13, 2022 at the office of Aliso Escrow, a division of Fidelity National Title, 4522 Market Street Ventura, CA, 93003 Escrow No. 00049633-025-RW4, Escrow Officer: Rhonda Wharton. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is April 12, 2022. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: “NONE”. Dated: 3/29/22 Transferees/Buyer: HARRIS VENTURES LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: S/ Michael Harris, Manager 4/6/22 CNS-3572162# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LARRY WARREN COVINGTON Case Number: 22PR00158 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Larry Warren Covington A Petition for Probate has been filed by Flossie Keck in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Flossie Keck be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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: 05/10/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 2, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 312 E. Cook Street; Santa Maria, CA 93454. 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: Nicholas P. Jellins, Esq. Address: 841 Menlo Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Phone: 650-329-1300

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2022-0000788 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Natural Hormone Solution, 1780 Ocean Oaks Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013 County of SANTA BARBARA Juvenescence, LLC, 4570 JEWEL STREET, CAPITOLA, CA 95010 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Juvenescence, LLC S/ Robin Nielsen, Manager This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/24/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/22 CNS-3572414# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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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 23, 30; APR 6 / 2022 -- 58125

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(The Center Square) – The city of Chicago issued more than 2.8 million speeding tickets to drivers last year, according to a new analysis. That’s more fines than there are residents in the Windy City. The analysis was conducted by the Illinois Policy Institute. Last year, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lowered the threshold on when motorists would be assessed fines from automatic speed cameras to just 6 mph above the speed limit. That’s down from 10 mph over. The institute’s review found Chicago raised more than double the previous year’s revenue from speeding tickets. Any driver going 6 mph over the limit receives a $35 fine. Any driver going 10 mph over the limit is sent a ticket with a $100 fine. Adam Schuster, a policy expert with IPI, highlighted how the city is able to boost its revenue by punishing motorists. “The city of Chicago lowered the speed threshold on their speed cameras to give you a ticket from ten miles per hour to six miles per hour,” Mr. Schuster said. “Lowering that threshold brought in a record amount of revenue for the city of Chicago.” Ms. Lightfoot said that the change in the speed threshold was an effort to limit traffic accidents as well as limit the uptick in violence the city’s roadways have seen over the past two years. The Illinois Policy Institute’s review, however, shows that violence and accidents have

not decreased. Traffic fatalities increased by 13% in 2021. Mr. Schuster instead said the change was made to get more money from drivers to help with the city’s massive debts without having to raise taxes. “The city of Chicago’s financial problems are so bad and its taxes are already so high that when they are trying to raise the revenue they try and look for alternatives to just raising the property tax or sales tax,” Mr. Schuster said. The analysis also reveals that Chicago issued more tickets than they have people currently living in the city, with 2.8 million fines given out and 2.7 million residents in the Windy City. In 2021 alone, Chicago raised $89 million in revenue from fining motorists for being over the speed limit, $59 million of that revenue came from fining drivers for being 6 mph over the limit. In total, Chicago on average assessed $245,331 in speeding fines daily. In the largely impoverished South Side of Chicago, more than $20 million in tickets were issued. Nearly half of tickets received by low-income residents incur late fees and additional penalties before they are paid, according to the report. Late penalties drive up the cost of tickets, turning a $35 citation into an $85 fine. Chicago has 160-speed cameras in total, 27 of those cameras each generated more than $1 million from city drivers during the year, and another 10 of those cameras generated more than $2 million. Two of them topped $3 million in total fines levied.

Washington judge admits to sex abuse as trial poised to begin By RAELYNN RICARTE THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Scott Gallina, former Superior Court Judge for Asotin, Garfield, and Columbia counties, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two employees on the day his trial was set to begin. Mr. Gallina, 58, admitted Monday in Asotin Superior Court to committing two counts of assault with sexual motivation, one in the third-degree, and the other in the fourth-degree. The first count is a Class C felony and the second a gross misdemeanor. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said the victims in the case supported the plea deal. “This case represents a grotesque abuse of power by a public official,” Mr. Ferguson said in a statement to the media. “It also represents a betrayal of trust, not only to Scott Gallina’s victims, but to the public he was supposed to serve. His victims’ remarkable courage made this outcome possible. I am grateful for their support of this resolution, which will spare them of having to recount their assaults at trial.” Mr. Gallina had been set to appear before a jury April 4 on two more counts of assault with sexual motivation, along with second-degree rape and indecent liberties. If convicted on all charges, he was facing more than two decades in prison and a maximum life sentence. According to court records, the charges Mr. Gallina did not plead guilty to will be dropped with prejudice, which means they cannot be filed against him again. Charging documents show that Mr. Gallina was arrested in April of 2019 at the Asotin County Courthouse on suspicion of sexual assault involving two female employees. Some of the alleged incidents occurred as far back as 2014, when Mr. Gallina was first appointed to serve as a judge for the three counties. His attorney, Carl Oreskovich of Spokane, told reporters that Mr. Gallina had wanted to go to trial and clear his name, but it was deemed too risky. “I don’t know how anyone takes a risk like that with those kinds of consequences,” Mr. Oreskovich said. “It was a hard decision to make. In my mind, he made an appropriate decision. Although he denies that conduct, this allows him to enter pleas to some simple assaults.” Joining Mr. Oreskovich in representing Mr. Gallina was attorney Andrew Wagley of Spokane. Mr. Gallina was arrested by the Washington State Patrol in April 2019 after the two victims

reported several instances of sexual assault. Court records show that multiple other women in the courthouse also reported conduct to investigators ranging from inappropriate sexual comments to unsolicited and nonconsensual shoulder rubs. Judge Michael Price of Spokane was brought in to oversee the Gallina case. On Monday, he told hundreds of people who had been summoned to the Asotin County Fire Station for jury selection that the case had been resolved. The trial was expected to take several weeks. Judge Price has set a hearing date of June 16 to determine Mr. Gallina’s sentence. Senior Counsel Melanie Tratnik from the Washington Attorney General’s Office has recommended the maximum sentence of 27 months. Under the plea agreement, Mr. Gallina cannot be sentenced to less than 13 months. He will remain out of custody on a $50,000 bond until he’s sentenced. The plea agreement requires Mr. Gallina to register as a sex offender for 10 years after serving time in prison. He also faces 36 months of community custody upon his release and is barred from contacting the victims for at least two years. The Attorney General’s Office prosecuted the case at the request of the Asotin County prosecutor. Ms. Tratnik and Assistant Attorney General Sean Waite handled the case for Mr. Ferguson’s office. Last September, the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) reported that an agreement had been reached with Asotin County to pay a $100,000 settlement to one of Gallina’s victims. According to a news release from the DOJ, the agreement also required the county to establish protocols for the investigation of harassment claims and maintain a written policy on sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Asotin officials also have to provide mandatory training to employees about federal statutes that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin and religion. The clerk filed a discrimination charge against the county with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The commission’s Seattle field office investigated, found the charge to be credible and referred it to DOJ after mediation failed, according to the news release. The department filed a complaint alleging the county violated the clerk’s civil rights because it “negligently failed to take prompt and adequate action to stop the harassment.”