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SB County pauses J&J vaccine distribution By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department will halt all distribution of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine while FDA and CDC officials investigate a rare instance of blood clots among six patients who received the shot. All counties in California were advised Tuesday to pause J&J allocations at vaccine clinics until advised otherwise by the California Department of Public Health. According to CBS News, all 50

states are following this same protocol and paused the distribution of the J&J vaccine until further guidance is provided. In Santa Barbara County, everyone who was set to receive the J&J vaccine at a county health clinic this week will now receive the Moderna vaccine instead, according to a statement from the county’s Public Health Department. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will convene today for an emergency session to discuss further guidance after receiving reports of blood clots among six women who

received the J&J vaccine. The women were between the ages of 18 and 48 and developed a blood clot between six and 13 days after receiving the vaccine. One woman died. In a joint statement Tuesday, Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the CDC, and Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said they recommended the pause out of an “abundance of caution.” “This (pause is) important, in part, to ensure that the health care provider community is aware of the potential for these adverse events and can plan for

proper recognition and management due to the unique treatment required with this type of blood clot,” the officials said in a statement. “Right now, these adverse events appear to be extremely rare. COVID-19 vaccine safety is a top priority for the federal government, and we take all reports of health problems following COVID-19 vaccination very seriously.” Health officials at both the federal and local level are reminding the public that the chance of this severe adverse reaction remains low. Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, told CBS Evening News that the

Arrests made in Kristin Smart case SLO Sheriff announces Paul Flores booked on murder charge

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The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that two people have been arrested in connection with the 1996 missing person case of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. Sheriff Ian Parkinson announced that Paul Flores, 43, was arrested on suspicion of murder and that his father, Ruben Flores, 80, was arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to the murder. Sheriff Parkinson made the announcement during a press conference at Cal Poly, the location she was last seen alive on May 25, 1996. Ms. Smart, who was a 19-yearold freshman Cal Poly student at the time, was last seen near the intersection of Perimeter Road and Grand Avenue as she walked home from an off-campus party. She was last seen with Paul Flores, who was also a 19-yearold freshman at the time. Ms. Smart never returned to her dorm and has not been seen or heard from since. Sheriff Parkinson said Tuesday that the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office took over the investigation about a month after Ms. Smart went missing and that since he took over the Sheriff’s Office in 2011 that Paul Flores has “remained a person of significant interest.” “There’s been some discussion of ‘What is a person of interest versus a suspect,’ and it’s really a matter of terminology,” Sheriff Parkinson said. “When a crime occurs, everybody involved in that area could be a person of interest until they are ruled no longer of interest, either through alibi, through witness or physical evidence, but Paul remained as a person of interest and as the case progressed, became ... the prime suspect in the case.” When Sheriff Parkinson took over the Sheriff’s Office, a complete review of all the physical evidence was conducted. In late 2016, authorities discovered additional evidence that confirmed Paul was the suspect in the disappearance. Additional information was learned in 2019 following

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San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson announced the arrest of Paul and Ruben Flores in connection with the 1996 missing person case of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, left.

witness interviews, including some information that came to light during a podcast titled “Your Own Backyard Podcast” produced by Christopher Lambert. When new evidence was discovered, a court order was secured authorizing the interception and monitoring of Paul Flores’ cell phone and text messages. In February 2020, detectives served search warrants at the home of Paul Flores, as well as the residences of his sister, mother and father. Physical evidence was recovered, which led to an additional search warrant at Paul Flores’ residence in April 2020, the sheriff said. At that time, detectives recovered evidence related to the murder or Ms. Smart. Last month, an additional search warrant was served in Arroyo Grande at the home of Ruben Flores, yielding more evidence. As a result of the new evidence found, a San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge signed two arrest warrants and two additional search warrants, which were served on Tuesday. One search warrant was served at Paul Flores’ residence in San Pedro, and another at Ruben

Flores’ residence in Arroyo Grande. Both men were taken into custody. Paul is being held without bail, and Ruben was being held on $250,000 bail. Both men were expected to appear for arraignment on Thursday. Sheriff Parkinson said Tuesday that authorities were in the process of executing the search warrants and could be there for the rest of the day Tuesday or into today if needed. He clarified that Ms. Smart has not been recovered and that the Sheriff’s Office will continue to focus on finding her remains, regardless of any court action. The case was turned over to the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday for review. The D.A.’s Office will announce any further proceedings. San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow issued the following statement on his website: “The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office is evaluating the Kristin Smart investigation following the arrests of Paul and Ruben Flores. We are carefully reviewing the evidence and will provide more information as it becomes

By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

During a special presentation Monday, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors heard an update from criminal justice leaders on their efforts towards diversion, an endeavor officials say will keep the jail population low and reduce recidivism. Diversion occurs when a law enforcement officer chooses to deflect someone from the criminal justice system by issuing a warning rather than an arrest.

Diversion can also occur during pre-filing, pre-arraignment, pre-conviction and even postconviction through various programs. “If you’ve ever been pulled over and warned about speeding instead of getting a ticket, congratulations, you have received the benefit of diversion,” Chief Probation Officer Tanja Heitman said Monday. “For many low-level offenses, officers will use their discretion to divert someone away from the criminal justice system.” She continued, “This can Please see BOARD on A4

available.” Sheriff Parkinson said that the search warrants served Tuesday were sealed, and he could not discuss what evidence was found. He did say that physical evidence was located at at least two homes, which he said is believed to be linked to Ms. Smart. He later explained there was “no hiding the fact” that mistakes were made in the case early on. “That first 48 hours is pretty critical in a missing person or a homicide, and there were mistakes made that made that that much harder,” he said. “When I talk about ‘It’s what you can prove, not what you believe,’ I think there’s a lot of people that listened to Chris’ podcast and … either re-lived it because they were around during that time or learned of the story. What (listeners) tended to focus on was, ‘Hey, why aren’t we moving forward?’ And we’re trying to really impress upon people that our duty has to be to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. It’s not just we believe this person did it and we’re going to pull them off the street and deprive them of their freedom.” Despite not having recovered Please see ARRESTS on A3

During a special presentation at the Board of Supervisors budget workshop Monday, leaders from the county’s Public Safety Department presented what their organizations are doing to enact diversion efforts and keep the county jail population trending down.

Newsom signs wildfire prevention legislation By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $536 million wildfire prevention plan Tuesday, accelerating the state’s ability to fund projects to suppress wildfire. The state legislature unanimously passed the bill, Senate Bill 85, Monday. The $536 million is an advance on the governor’s proposed $1 billion investment in wildfire resilience. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will supply $125,387,000 of the $536 million package with the rest coming from the general fund. The signing of SB 85 brings money to fire departments months ahead of schedule, which Gov. Newsom declared urgent in a year of drought and “extreme conditions.” He noted that many reservoirs are 50% full going into the state’s peak fire season, a troubling foundation for drier months

ahead. Lake Cachuma currently sits above that mark at 61.3%. Santa Barbara County has only received 51% of the rainfall it usually has at this point in the water year. “With a lack of rain and dry vegetation that’s already drying up right now, the possibility of having significant fires on the Central Coast is there. It’s real,” Capt. Daniel Bertucelli, public information officer for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, told the News-Press. The state struggled through a large fire season in 2020, made worse by budget uncertainty at the start of the pandemic. “Four-plus million acres burned last year — more than 2018 and 2019 combined,” Gov. Newsom said in a press conference prior to signing SB 85. “And while it wasn’t the deadliest or most destructive fire season we’ve had, it was in terms of acres burned. “We talk in terms of records Please see WILDFIRES on A2

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chance of experiencing these adverse side effects is “less than one in a million.” The U.S. distributed a total of 6.8 million doses of the vaccine as of Monday. In Santa Barbara County, approximately 12,500 doses of the J&J vaccine have been distributed countywide, Dr. Henning Ansorg, the county’s public health officer, told the News-Press. For those who already received the vaccine, Dr. Ansorg advised against panic and encouraged the public to watch for severe side effects. “I would encourage those who have Please see VACCINE on A4

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Council deliberates meeting housing need Library Plaza to be named after late philanthropist Michael Towbes Harmon said the determination was an “eye-popping number,” but “not an arbitrary number.” “There’s so much conversation in the ether about this question of ‘how big can or should Santa Barbara get,’ and in a lot of ways, I look at this information and, to me, that conversation about population size becomes a total red herring because these numbers show that people are already here now and here today, we’re already dealing with unsafe overcrowding issues,” she said. “We’re already dealing with significant cost burden issues and I think it’s extremely important for us to recognize that and have an understanding of it.” In other business, the council unanimously voted to approve the naming opportunities presented by staff for the new Library Plaza, which included naming the entire plaza the Michael Towbes Library Plaza. The recognition will be made on the planter located on

Santa Barbara County approaches orange tier By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County met the orange tier requirements for one week, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced Tuesday. If the county stays under the threshold for an additional week, it may move into the less-restrictive orange tier April 21. “We have made significant progress in lowering our local case rate and test positivity,” Dr. Henning Ansorg, county health officer, said in a news release. “Every member of our community has an important role to help us continue to enjoy the expanding benefits while continuing to be mindful of safety practices including wearing masks, physically distancing, washing their hands, and getting vaccinated.” In the orange tier, restaurants and movie theaters can increase their indoor seating to 50%

capacity or 200 people maximum; indoor pools can open; museums can operate at 50% capacity indoors; places of worship can operate indoors at 50% capacity, and retail has no capacity limit. The county’s adjusted case rate is currently at 4.6 cases per 100,000 residents, below the threshold of under six cases. Local test positivity is at 1.9%, well below the required 4.9% for orange tier. Public Health officials detected 11 COVID-19 cases Tuesday, the lowest count in months. The county now has a cumulative 33,736 cases. There are 143 active COVID-19 cases in the county, down 23% from the two-week average. Both Santa Barbara and Santa Maria reported four new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Santa Barbara has 6,309 total cases of which 43 are still infectious. Santa Maria has a cumulative 11,368 cases, and 26 cases are

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active. The unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota confirmed one COVID-19 case, bumping its total to 1,190 cases. There are 11 active cases in the area. The North County area containing Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and the city of Guadalupe also detected a single case. It has a total of 1,281 cases of which three are still infectious. The geographic location of one daily case is pending. The county’s hospitals are treating 21 patients with COVID-19, four of which are in the Intensive Care Unit. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has six patients with COVID-19 symptoms, and one is in the ICU. None of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital’s COVID-19 patients are utilizing a ventilator. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

during the pandemic to bridge the long-distance gap between friends and family. The app works by sending gift cards redeemable for a glass of wine, beer or other drink at any establishment that accepts Apple Pay or Google Pay. To see how it works, go to gydo.app. — Annelise Hanshaw

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because every year we seem to break these records. But this year, we are also breaking another record. And that’s a commitment to put real working capital to address some of the root causes to focus in on our prevention, fuel breaks and to invest a historic amount of money in preparation of this year’s fire season.” The funds will be available to fire departments, public entities and even private businesses that apply for grants. The money should be more accessible to areas that in years past, were ruled ineligible by prescriptive language, Gov. Newsom said. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has “over the

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years been awarded grants pretty frequently,” Capt. Bertucelli said. Currently, the department is

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against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the council also voted unanimously to apply for a $40,000 certified local government grant for an African American/black historic context statement, which would offer a comprehensive historical background of the community and identify historic buildings that may be eligible for designation as historic resources. “Our intention has always been to preserve Santa Barbara’s black history, but also to make space for the history we’re creating right now. This is definitely one of those things,” Simone Ruskamp, one of the founders of Healing Justice SB who pushed for the statement, said during public comment. “I am really, really excited about the potential for this grant.” The city’s architectural historian will partner with qualified historic preservation

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Woman arrested in assault SANTA BARBARA — A Santa Barbara woman has been arrested in connection with an assault that occurred Monday night in the 400 block of South Salinas Street, police said. The incident was reported around 11:40 p.m. Monday. Police responded to multiple reports of a fight in progress with someone screaming for help. Officers arrived and found a woman who was severely beaten and laying on the sidewalk, said Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale, spokesman for the Santa Barbara Police Department. “During the investigation, Officers learned the attack was the result of a family dispute,” Sgt. Ragsdale said. “It is believed at this point the suspect and the victim are related. The attack was captured on surrounding security cameras and shows the victim was stuck numerous times, and lost consciousness before several citizens intervened to prevent further harm to the victim.” The suspect, 19-year-old Crystal Alania Ramos, was detained on scene and arrested after allegedly trying to walk away from officers. She was booked at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail on suspicion of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury and battery causing great bodily injury, both felonies. She is being held on $50,000 bail. The victim was being treated at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

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consultants and their community liaisons, along with representatives of the African American/black community, to create the statement. If awarded the grant funds, the project will take approximately 12 months and be completed by Sept. 30, 2022. “I’m really looking forward to having more celebration of that history and really giving space for that to be a broader part of our historic preservation,” added Ms. Sneddon. “I think that a lot of times, when we talk about historic preservation, we think of only one particular type of history, and we have such an interwoven tapestry of complex history, and I’m really looking forward to learning more about it and this grant will give the resources to be able to really celebrate and put that in context for all of us.”

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Anapamu Street near the main entry to the plaza. “I’m really touched and just moved by what Michael Towbes has done for our community and this level of support the community has shown for him, because when we talk about investing in our community, I don’t think there’s a better investment in building a community with a library, and to be able to honor somebody whose life legacy is building a better Santa Barbara,” Council member Eric Friedman. “We’re getting this great synergy of the library and Mr. Towbes’ legacy of building a better Santa Barbara and it will be here for future generations, so I’m fully supportive of all that’s coming forward of the naming opportunities for Mr. Towbes.” The remaining 15 naming opportunities are meant for donors of $10,000 and above. Along with unanimously passing a resolution condemning racism

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The Santa Barbara City Council heard an update on the upcoming Regional Housing Needs Allocation on Tuesday, which determined that Santa Barbara County’s regional housing need for the next eight-year planning period, from 2023 to 2031, is 24,856 units. The region’s previous eight-year period determination was 11,030 units, and this year, a state bill changed the method of calculating the housing need. The RHNA, as a result of Senate Bill 828, now considers overcrowding and cost burden, and changes how the vacancy rate is factored. The RHNA determined that the city of Santa Barbara needs an additional 8,001 units, exceeding that of every other city in the county. Santa Maria received the second highest allocation determination at 5,418 units.

“I guess, from my perspective, we’ve seen this coming for at least the last four years … I think we’ve already made tremendous moves to try to accommodate these numbers in anticipating what the numbers would be and they’re even higher than what we anticipated,” said Council member Kristen Sneddon, referencing “filling the donut hole” (the Central Business District), passing new regulations facilitating accessory dwelling units and changing the average-unit size density incentive program. She said that she would like to appeal the number if there is a “will for that.” “We’re being pushed to put this type of housing in high fire areas (and) in areas that have infrastructure issues, and not just water availability but sewage and water main (issues),” Ms. Sneddon said. “It’s not just an unlimited resource to be able to just build up and out in all of these locations.” Council member Meagan

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Continued from Page A1 Ms. Smart’s body, Sheriff Parkinson said he was confident that there was a strong enough case because of the physical evidence recovered. The case may not be tried in San Luis Obispo due to its highprofile nature, but that will be something that is decided by a judge, he added. The Smart family issued a statement to the media, which read, in part: “For over twentyfour years, we have waited for this bittersweet day. It is impossible to put into words what this day means for our family; we pray it is the first step to bringing our daughter home. While Kristin’s loving spirit will always live in our hearts, our life without her hugs, laughs and smiles is a heartache that never abates. The knowledge that a father and son, despite our desperate pleas for help, could have withheld this horrible secret for nearly 25 years, denying us the chance to lay our daughter to rest, is an unrelenting and unforgiving pain. We now put our faith in the justice system and move forward, comforted in the knowledge that Kristin has been held in the hearts of so many and that she has not been forgotten.” Sheriff Parkinson discussed the massive scope of the investigation during Tuesday’s press conference. He said more than 41 search warrants have been served, 16 different locations have been searched, and 37 items of evidence have been submitted for DNA testing. Authorities also received 193 items of physical evidence, conducted approximately 137 in-person interviews and completed more than 500 police reports. The file said, he said, was more than three terabytes of data. The Smart family said in a statement the task was “unprecedented in volume and scope,” but the Sheriff’s Office “met every setback and challenge with resolve and an unequaled commitment to Kristin and our

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SAN MARCOS 2, SANTA YNEZ 0 The Royals improved to 3-0 in Channel League play, scoring goals in both the first four minutes and last two minutes of the first half. San Marcos’ first goal came when Eden Lazarus sent the ball out wide to Evony Diaz, who then fed Sophia Orozco for a tap-in goal. A corner kick by Becca Rodriguez found Caroline Mikkelson for a header and the Royals’ second goal in the 38th minute. DOS PUEBLOS 1, LOMPOC 1 Maddie Jones scored on a breakaway in the second half to rally the Chargers to the road tie, keeping their Channel League record even at 1-1-1. DP is 1-2-1 overall.

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SAN MARCOS 211, DOS PUEBLOS 214 The Royals’ Leo Metzger won medalist honors against Chargers’ for the second-straight day, following up his 18-hole 71 at the Glen Annie Golf Course by firing a nine-hole 36 to lead San Marcos to its second-straight victory on Tuesday at the Sandpiper Golf Course. Also scoring for the Royals (30) in their three-shot win were Shams Jahangir-Arshad (41), Jeffrey Forster (43), Holdt Gore (44) and Cole Stevens (47). DP was led by Ruben Mendoza with a 39. Michael and Andrew Gentry both shot 42s, while Takumi Ishino (45) and Connor Schroder (46) also scored for the Chargers.

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Seba Dupont converted a late penalty kick as the Chargers rallied for their Channel League tie at Scott O’Leary Stadium. DP (2-1-1, 1-1-1 Channel League) took a 2-0 lead after just 12 minutes on a goal by Fin Silver and another by Ramon Mejia on Silver’s assist. The Braves immediately trimmed the margin to 2-1 and scored twice more in the second half to take a 3-2 lead. “Junior Fred Jones then put the team on his back and was both a physical presence and vocal leader,” coach Matt York said. “He took the ball down the right flank multiple times, ultimately getting all the way into the box and earning a penalty kick that Seba Dupont slid in for the 3-3 tie.”

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San Marcos High freshman Tiana Monaghan hit two home runs to drive in five runs and support the five-hit pitching of senior Allie Fryklund in the Royals’ 11-0 girls softball victory at Santa Paula on Tuesday. Monaghan’s big day began with a two-run homer to center in the fourth inning to give San Marcos (2-2) a 6-0 lead. She added a threerun blast to left to cap the Royals’ scoring in the seventh. “It was fantastic to see Tiana have a breakout game,” San Marcos coach Jeff Swann said. “It wasn’t a matter of if, but when it was going to happen. She has been hitting the ball well in practice and it just took a few games for her to get into the swing of things.” Caitlyn Early went 3-for-4 while Mackenize Mendoza and Fryklund both added a pair of hits in the Royals’ 16-hit attack. Fryklund walked just one batter and struck out nine. Second baseman Bella Cruz had a web gem among her six plays. “Allie continues to pitch well and I am liking how the chemistry with catcher Gigi Gritt continues to improve,” Swann said. “They have tremendous mutual respect and both play at a high level, both physically and mentally.”

his own cause by going 2-for-3 with three RBIs. Erich Goebel had a single and a double, while Beto Martinez and Oscar Velazquez also went 2-for-3. Matt Munoz doubled and scored three runs. “The battery of Souza and catcher Diego Nievez were on the same page and efficient,” coach Pat Cooney said, noting that Carpinteria (2-2, 2-0 Citrus Coast League) needed just 78 pitches to shut out the Vikings (1-5, 1-1). “We really tried some different things as all of the infielders were in new positions. “Souza is so reliable that he really gives players the opportunity to relax and play well. The best thing about the offense was that the hitters continued to make good contact toward the middle of the field.”

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family. “Our gratitude to Sheriff Parkinson and his department for their professionalism, compassion, and perseverance is without measure.” The family also acknowledged Mr. Lambert’s podcast, which they said “balanced Kristin on their shoulders while lightening our burden and held our hearts and hopes with fierce resolve and commitment. There are simply ‘no words’!” The statement concluded: “We are pleased that Kristin’s case has now moved to the district attorney’s office, where we know

we will be in good hands, and look forward to the day when there will be ‘justice’ for Kristin. “To HEAL, we must REMEMBER not only Kristin but also every heart that carried Kristin and our family in theirs! Kristin’s story is ultimately one of unwavering commitment, resilience and immense gratitude.” Cal Poly students held a candlelight vigil on Tuesday night next to Santa Lucia Hall, where Paul Flores lived during his time as a student. email: mwhite@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A1 involve a warning or a more structured program operated under the police agency’s discretion similar to what we have available for our youthful offenders. This level of diversion should be used for those with lowest risk to the community and those with the least serious offenses.” During Monday’s meeting, the Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office presented the Board of Supervisors with their current efforts toward diversion, highlighting key programs, policies and procedures that they hope will keep the jail population low. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the county jail population dropped by about 30% from an inmate population of 918 in February 2020 to a current population of 642, the Sheriff’s Office reported Monday. Sheriff Bill Brown said his office has designed “progressive policies and practices” in law enforcement and corrections through targeted programming, education and vocational training to help former offenders exit the criminal justice system for good. These ongoing programs include mental health services, substance abuse education and life skills education. The jail has also launched a program called “Courage to Change,” which is a journal-based program that helps inmates develop a roadmap to success after leaving prison. While the services provided within the jail are aimed at reducing crime rates and future offenses from those already in the criminal justice system, other criminal justice leaders are spearheading efforts to divert offenders before they enter the court system. In the Public Defender’s office, a small team of Holistic Defense Advocates form petitions for alternatives to jail time, especially for offenders suffering from mental health conditions. These petitions propose treatment plans for offenders, which are then sent to the District Attorney’s Office for approval. Rebecca Seldin, a specialty court attorney

MTD fare collection to resume SANTA BARBARA — After more than a year of no fare collection due to the pandemic, the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District announced Tuesday that fares will be reinstated on May 10. In order to give riders time to purchase passes in advance, the transit center will reopen on April 26, according to officials. The transit center underwent renovation from summer of 2019 to the summer of 2020. It did not open to the public due to the pandemic and because MTD was not selling passes or collecting views. When the building

with the Public Defenders, called diversion efforts “crucial to the community” during Monday’s meeting. “(Diversion) creates an individualized exit strategy for our clients from the criminal justice system and endorses a long-term after care plan engineered by specialists in the field,” Ms. Seldin said. “Diversion attempts to inject humanity into a system that has frequently placed our clients with mental illness into windowless cement boxes. It puts a stop to the ever-revolving door that is arrest, incarceration, decompensation, release, rearrest.” SE Ballard, the chief trial deputy with the Public Defender’s Office, said offering diversion opportunities for clients suffering mental health issues is an “undeniable step in the right direction (that) should only be the very first step in broadening the use of diversion.” Mr. Ballard said misdemeanors such as possession, public intoxication, minor vandalism and trespassing should be diverted and “shouldn’t see the inside of a courtroom.” “Victims of these cases can be made whole without the involvement of the court,” Mr. Ballard said. “Clients can get back on track through community-based programming and paying restitution. The court need not be the only venue through which we can aid those in our communities to right their own ship when they veer off course.” Ms. Seldin said many of the Public Defender’s petitions are “largely objected to and opposed vigorously” by the District Attorney’s Office, to which officials from the D.A.’s Office responded with statistics from 2020 about their own diversion efforts. According to data from the D.A.’s Office, 55% of total cases presented for filing in 2020 were removed from the traditional criminal justice system. This means the cases were rejected, infracted, referred for diversion either before or after filing, or outright dismissed. Officials in the D.A.’s office are currently addressing a historic backlog of court cases that were pushed back due to the COVID-19 cases. To address this issue, the D.A. started a pre-

arraignment mandatory Settlement Court operating out of North County to review cases for potential diversion. Senior Deputy District Attorney Ann Bramson is overseeing this effort in Santa Maria, reviewing mostly misdemeanor charges that would likely not require jail time but would enter the court system for a trial. The only misdemeanor charges Ms. Bramson is currently reviewing are for third-time DUI offenders, who are only serving 30 days of their sentence and completing the rest through a Sheriff’s work alternative program, Ms. Bramson said. Since March, Ms. Bramson has dismissed dozens of misdemeanor charges, diverting offenders of nonviolent crimes from even entering the court system. “I’m balancing whether the defendant has a minimal criminal record (and) if they have not committed any offenses since the case was filed, and many of these cases are a year or two old,” Ms. Bramson said. “If I feel there is no public safety issue, I am diverting them through a dismissal.” During Monday’s meeting, District Attorney Joyce Dudley said she and her partners will remain committed to diversion efforts while keeping in mind the lives of the victims impacted by misdemeanor crimes. “Misdemeanor victims can be victimized multiple times,” Ms. Dudley said. “One misdemeanor defendant can victimize numerous people, family members and coworkers. As an example, a convenience store owner can be the victim of petty theft on a daily basis. I heard from a Lompoc business owner that on a daily basis, they can be victimized, and those (offenders) are not incarcerated (and) not arrested. They’re given a citation. It is so frustrating for our community when they understand that the people who have just victimized them are still at large.” Law enforcement officials from both the Public Defender’s and District Attorney’s offices are expected to return to the Board of Supervisors with a status update on diversion efforts in 60 days.

reopens, the use of the interior will be limited to conducting a transaction and getting bus information, officials said. Customers will not be able to remain inside the building to wait for their buses. The transit center hours will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. As of May 10, all passengers will be required to board through the front door of the bus and pay a fare via cash or pass. Customers are encouraged to purchase their passes with debit or credit cards to reduce cash handling. Starting Thursday, Santa Barbara MTD will increase the number of passengers allowed on board all buses. Passengers are required

to wear face coverings at all times on board all buses, at bus stops and in and around the transit center. A total of 20 passengers will be permitted on a 40-foot bus, and 15 passengers will be allowed on 30-foot buses. This is up from the previous capacity of 15 passengers on a 40-foot bus and 10 on a 30-foot bus. Officials said that all MTD buses are fully cleaned and disinfected each night, and protective barriers were recently installed between the driver cabin and the boarding area to provide an additional safety measure.

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Continued from Page A1 received the (J&J) vaccine to not panic,” Dr. Ansorg said. “Please just watch out for two weeks after the vaccine. If you experience a really severe headache, back pain, stomach pain, shortness of breath or a swollen leg, then seek medical care right away. If you just experience achiness or headache or fatigue for one or two days, that will not be a blood clot. That will just be a response after any kind of vaccine.” Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, an infectious disease specialist at Cottage Health, said she feels reassured by the CDC and FDA’s decision to pause the vaccine allocation until the side effects are further investigated. At Cottage, staff has only distributed the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines thus far, though they will likely receive shipments of J&J for distribution in the future, she said. “I think to me it’s, of course, concerning to hear about this rare side effect … but it actually reassures me that the system works,” Dr. Fitzgibbons told the News-Press. She added that she feels comforted knowing that federal agencies are taking steps to protect the public even when there is such a low number of adverse reactions. “I’m very reassured they’re taking this very seriously,” she said. During a news conference Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the pause in the distribution of the J&J vaccine,

On Saturday, March 13th, 2021, Emma Myfanwy Goodman, devoted mother of two, and adoring grandmother passed away suddenly from anaphylactic shock, at age 56. Emma was born January 13th, 1965, in Kent, England to Sandy & Anne Goodman, the second born of ve children. From a young age, she had an adventurous spirit, moving to Paris in her late teens. She moved to Santa Barbara with her two small children, Hannah and Rufus in 1996. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Hannah, granddaughter Harper, her father Sandy, three sisters, brother, a loving clan of nieces and nephews, cousins and her dog, Poppy. A true visionary, Emma created Alchemy Wellness Spa, a healing sanctuary that provided transformational treatments, bioactive foods and medicinal elixirs to support a dynamic lifestyle. The cafe & spa offerings were ahead of their time. Emma was a master healer, specializing in craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. She had a profound and positive impact in Santa Barbara, inspiring a vibrant community of healers locally. She was a magnet for inspirational leaders from around the world. Emma was elegant and stylish, strong-minded and charismatic. She was a dear friend to many, and made friends wherever she went. Among many things, she had a natural gift for creating extraordinarily beautiful interiors and gardens. She spent many days at her favorite beach, Buttery, where she loved to swim along the buoys. She will be remembered especially for her thoughtful, generous nature and vivacious personality. Emma was a beautiful being and her light will be with us forever. Her essence will live long in our hearts.

BAUM, Richard Anthony Richard Anthony Baum passed away in his sleep of cardiac arrest on March 22, 2021 at age 68. He lived a full and vibrant life while ghting a challenging 40-year battle with bipolar disorder. Richard was born on August 18, 1952 at St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara, grew up in Montecito, resided in Santa Barbara, and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Intellectual pursuits, specically economics and mathematics, were his lifelong passions. Richard was awarded a B.A. by UCSB in Economics and Philosophy as well as elected to the Lambda Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in June of 1974 following Honors-At-Entrance at UCSB in 1970. Richard attended graduate school at UCLA from September of 1974 until December of 1980. He was awarded a M.A. by UCLA in Economics in 1976 and was an ABD “all but dissertation” economist from UCLA. His unnished PhD dissertation was Essays in the Theory of Insurance. Richard loved UCLA and lived by its motto Fiat Lux—Let There Be Light. Continuing education in mathematics fueled his research on complex topics in mathematical economics. Richard was a patient and encouraging instructor teaching students at California State University Northridge, Loyola Marymount University, Whittier College, Ventura College, Santa Barbara City College, and Allan Hancock College. Richard was quick to spot the potential in any student of any ability in any subject. Aside from academia, Richard enjoyed biking the foothills of Montecito, playing tennis at Westmont, designing stationery with a custom-made printing press, and was a prolic and talented creative writer. Late in life Richard met his future wife at Santa Barbara City College where they both were instructors in the Mathematics department. His marriage to Melanie Lansing in 2017 was a dream come true for Richard. Together with Melanie, he enjoyed the symphony, outdoor concerts, dining and conversing with friends, and life with their escape artist cat, Fluffy. Richard is survived by his wife Melanie Lansing; sister-in-law Sandra Baum, older brothers Peter Baum, Francis (Eileen) Baum, and younger sister Mary Baum (Eric Cantlay); aunt Isabelle Baum; cousins John Baum, Theresa Shelley, and Margaret (John) Doyle; nieces Katrina Baum (Paul Stone), Maryann Baum, Stephanie (Saul) Gonzalez, and nephew Kevin Baum; great-nieces Leanne Gonzalez and Sophia Stone; and special friend Ann McEvan. Richard joined his parents, Custer and Persis Baum, eldest brother Eugene Baum and sister-in-law Elaine who preceded his death. Richard’s death occurred on what would have been his father’s 107th birthday and eleven years to the day after his mother’s death. The family of Richard wishes to thank the numerous clinicians and priests who cared for him. In lieu of owers, Richard may be remembered by donations to Pacic Pride Foundation, Ridley-Tree Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness. A commemorative mass will be held on April 14th at 10 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 1300 E. Valley Road, Montecito, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery.

STANBROUGH, Pamela Barthels

Loving daughter, sister, and devoted mother, Pamela Barthels Stanbrough, passed away peacefully at her home as a result of a long period of Chronic Spinal Neuropathy, with her beloved companion dog Amber by her side on March 17, 2021. She was born December 11, 1962 and was raised on the Mesa. She attended Washington Elementary School, La Cumbre Junior High School, and Santa Barbara High School. She obtained her accounting degree from UCSB, thus continuing her accounting career locally until her passing. Pamela and her family lived opposite Ledbetter Beach where they enjoyed many various beach activities and ocean water sports. She surfed the Point as often as possible. In 1985, she was a member of the Santa Barbara Channel Relay Swim as an event of Semana Nautical. She grew up in Santa Barbara in the time of stop lights at HWY 101 and no need for a house key. As a child one of her favorite things to do when the boats came in to the harbor, was to visit the Castagnola Brothers Fish Market and count the lobsters in the tank followed by going to “Don and Shirley’s Pony Rides”. She was also a Blue Bird/ Campre Girl, ling her Vest with Badges from various projects around town. Her zest for life began with Miss Lillian’s School of dance. She loved participating in Old Spanish Days Fiesta. She danced on the steps of the Santa Barbara Mission, at the Court House, and Fiesta Parades. She even was a Fiesta Flower Girl. In 1991, she rode in the Presidente’s Family Carriage cheering “Viva La Fiesta” the entire parade route with her family. From climbing to the highest step on White Rock or to the highest platform of the Coral Casino Tower, she jumped off fearlessly. Pamela loved music since the rst time she was old enough to sing. As written by Pamela, “The person I am today is all based on one aspect, my love of music. Music has embraced many moments of my life. Moments that otherwise would have just slipped into the back of my mind, never to be thought of again.” She loved the Santa Barbara Bowl since her rst concert, The King Family. Music was a constant in her life, from playing ute and guitar to playing the organ and singing with her mother in the Santa Barbara Treble Clefs. She also performed with her mother at various venues around town showcasing her original pieces as well as old time favorites singing and playing her guitar. As much as Pamela loved school, she also throughly enjoyed visits with her family to Disneyland, Hearst Castle, and a memorable trip to Hawaii in 1973. She also traveled to New York with her father and sisters many times for swimming events thru the years. Later on in life while in the Military with her husband Steve, her favorite station was when they were in Italy. Pamela embraced the culture and cuisine, even bringing back her favorite recipes to share with the rest of her family. For her Mother’s 50th Surprise Birthday Party, she cooked an Italian Feast. Many, many thanks to all of the doctors that attended to her over the years. Pamela is preceded in death by her mother, Mignon Barthels Willhite. She is survived by her father Dr. Herbert Barthels (Mareva), step father Roger Willhite (Marlene), children Caitlin and Steven Stanbrough, her sisters Peggy Escobar (David) and Patti Gutshall (Todd), nieces Amanda Gutshall, Megan Gutshall, and Juliana Escobar, nephew Mathew Escobar, uncle Richard Barthels of Sacramento, aunts Dr. Katherine Barthels of Atascadero and Karen Barthels Denny of Palos Verdes, cousins Dr. Trevor Denny (Ashley) of Santa Barbara, Dr. Maryjune Denny Wagner (Phil) of Menlo Park, Dr. Garrick Denny (Trina) of Palos Verdes and Dr. Cabot Denny of Palos Verdes. Given the pandemic, a memorial will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her name to DAWG or Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation. “Deep down in our hearts dear Pam there will always be a melody for you.”

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explaining that the halt in allocation will not heavily impact the state’s vaccine rollout in the coming week. According to Gov. Newsom, the J&J vaccine only accounts for 4% of the state’s weekly allocation, and the state anticipates a greater surge of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. “It will not materially impact our ability to fulfill our expectations and commitment to providing enough vaccines to fully vaccinate all those that seek to get vaccinated so that we can begin to more fully open our economy by June 15,” Gov. Newsom said Tuesday. “We will not delay our efforts later this week to open up vaccine eligibility to all Californians (aged) 16 and over.” Federal officials are also reporting that the halting of J&J distribution will not significantly impact the national vaccine rollout. During a White House briefing on Tuesday, Jeff Zients, the White House COVID-19 coordinator, said the administration is making 28 million Moderna and Pfizer shots available this week, up from an average of 25 million doses administered weekly. “We have more than enough supply of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to continue the current pace of about 3 million shots per day,” Mr. Zients said. “And that puts us well on pace to meet the president’s goal of 200 million shots by his 100th day in office and continue to reach every adult who wants to get vaccinated.”

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Vandenberg 57/46

New Cuyama 68/36 Ventucopa 65/39

Los Alamos 63/39

Buellton 62/39

Solvang 64/39

Gaviota 60/46

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Carpinteria 59/46 Ventura 59/46

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Wind west 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 2-4 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 17-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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“#CelebrateClimateLeadership” is the theme for this year’s three-day virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival from April 22 through 24. The Community Environmental Council is sponsoring the free event, which will focus on key areas where youth, business and community climate leaders are stepping up to do the critical work needed to combat the climate crisis. “CEC will also use the festival to dive deeper into the organization’s ambitious plan for how our community can meet the urgency of the climate crisis and go all in together on halting the impacts of climate change — rapidly and equitably — to reverse, repair and protect against climate threats,” said Sigrid Wright, CEO of the Community Environmental Council. “President Biden’s ambitious climate agenda puts a strong wind at our backs, but at least 50% of implementing climate policy will take unrelenting and courageous action at the regional level.” Highlighting the festival will be the presentation of the 2021 Environmental Hero Award to Annie Leonard, executive director of Greenpeace USA. She will accept the honor and share insights into her vital work on April 24 during an interview with Ms. Wright and Dr. David N. Pellow, UCSB chair of environmental studies and director of the Global Environmental Project. Greenpeace USA is an independent environmental organization that uses research, creative communication, nonviolent direct action and people power to advance environmental solutions. Ms. Leonard is also the founder of the Story of Stuff and previously spent two decades working on international sustainability as well as environmental and health issues. In accepting the award, she said, “CEC played a crucial role in the early days of the U.S. environmental movement, raising the alarm and recruiting people to join — and continues to do so today, working for solutions to climate and pollution that align with both science and justice. “California is the ‘pace car’ in the climate race, meaning both the state and regional organizations like CED have a huge responsibility in moving the rest of the world forward.” Previous Environmental Heroes have included Paul Hawken, “Drawdown” author and activist; Bill Nye, science educator; Daryl Hannah, activist/actress; and Elon Musk, Tesla Motors CEO. Following the Environmental Hero Award interview, the CEC’s annual Climate Crisis Leadership Summit will feature climate leaders from around the community sharing their current projects, identifying needs and offering opportunities for engagement. Other virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day events/activities include “The Quest for Environmental and Racial Justice” by Dr. Robert Bullard, widely considered the father of the environmental justice movement. Sponsored by UCSB Arts & Lectures, the event will begin at 5 p.m. April 21. The virtual Earth Day exhibit hall, which will be open from April 22 through May 22, will feature exhibitor booths sharing ecofriendly products and services. This year they include Art From Scrap, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, Brighten Solar, Citizens Climate Lobby, Los Padres ForestWatch and GeoComb Homes, Inc. and Barrier energy. For more information about the Earth Day Festival, visit www. sbearthday.org. The Museum Store at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is also offering Earth Day-related items from books to jewelry and serving bowls that are made from sustainably sourced materials so people can “live more gently on the planet.” Included are Smart Glass Recycled Jewelry, which are rings made from recycled glass bottles collected from bars, restaurants, friends and dumpsters; Graduated Bead Kantha Earrings, handmade by women artisans in India from recycled Kantha fabric; Bamboozle 7-Piece Nested Bowl Set made from recycled bamboo fiber; and Please see EARTH DAY on B2

The virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival will present the 2021 Environmental Hero Award to Annie Leonard, executive director of Greenpeace USA.

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Earth Day Festival Climate crisis focus of virtual event from April 22 through 24

Sigrid Wright, CEO of the Community Environmental Council, said the Earth Day Festival will “dive deeper into the organization’s ambitious plan for how our community can meet the urgency of the climate crisis and go all in together on halting the impacts of climate change — rapidly and equitably — to reverse, repair and protect against climate threats.”

The Museum Store at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is offering Earth Day-related items from books to jewelry and serving bowls that are made from sustainably sourced materials so people can “live more gently on the planet.”

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Santa Maria Museum of Flight reopens

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021

Genealogist to speak at virtual session Genealogist Lisa Alzo will present “No Easy Button: Using Immersion Genealogy to Understand Your Ancestors” Saturday at the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting. The free session will take place from 9:30 a.m. until noon via Zoom. To register, go to www. sbgen.org. Ms. Alzo’s talk will follow a Virtual Special Interest Groups session at 9:30 a.m. and a brief business meeting at 10:30. The speaker is a freelance writer, instructor and internationally recognized

SANTA MARIA – The Santa Maria Museum of Flight at G. Allan Hancock Airfield has reopened after taking advantage of the COVID-19 shutdown to make improvements. Among the improvements was refurbishment of the Santa Maria Valley Ninety-Nines Runway of Roses garden and educational display. The refurbishment project was spearheaded by local Eagle Scout candidate Christopher Davis. Christopher, a longtime member of Boy Scout Troop 87, is a freshman at Righetti High School. He consulted with Museum of Flight board member Patti Lynn about a potential Eagle Scout project, and the two decided on the updating of the Ninety-Nines Runway of Roses garden. Christopher put together a preproject plan, created a budget and found sponsors, gathered half a dozen other scouts, and coordinated several workdays. The entire garden was cleaned up and pruned, new rose bushes were planted, the irrigation system was repaired, and fresh bark was installed in the planters. As part of the Eagle Scout candidate’s project, Christopher will put together a post-project report and present it for his Eagle project review. The Ninety-Nines Organization of Women Pilots was formed in 1929 by 99 female pilots to provide mutual support and advancement in aviation. The

lecturer, specializing in Eastern European research and writing people’s family history. She is the author of 11 books and hundreds of magazine articles. Ms. Alzo works as an online educator and writing coach through her website Research, Write, Connect (www. researchwriteconnect.com). She also developed the Eastern European Research Certificate Program for the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. For more information, visit www.lisaalzo.com. — Dave Mason

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Genealogist Lisa Alzo will give a talk during the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting Saturday.

Pacific Pride Foundation announces April events By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

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The Santa Maria Museum of Flight made improvements during its closure during COVID-19. The museum reopened March 26.

Santa Maria Valley Chapter was formed in 1988. Located outside the museum near the parking lot, Runway of Roses garden and educational display provides inspirational and educational information about important female pilots in the area. In addition to renovations on the Runway of Roses, the Museum of Flight also made improvements to the hangar building, which houses many of its educational displays. Originally a movie prop for the 1991 Disney hit “The Rocketeer,” the building houses many displays of local aviation interest, along with some additional props from the movie.

During the most recent pandemic shutdown, the museum’s board of directors and staff replaced the building’s roof and some deteriorated exterior wall siding. The museum, which reopened March 26 and follows all state and local health protocols, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Docent -led tours are available, and special tours or private events can be arranged by calling the museum at 805-922-8758. More information can be found at the Santa Maria Museum of Flight’s Facebook page.

The Pacific Pride Foundation is hosting a number of events throughout April for local LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to gather, celebrate and learn. To kick off the month, the Santa Barbara County nonprofit is hosting a meet-and-greet for youth in the Gay-Straight Alliance across the county on Friday. The event will allow local youth to meet with GSA advisors over Zoom and connect with peers to swap resources, stories and encouragement. The following week, the PPF will host guest speaker Marie Grancourt during a virtual luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. April 22. Ms. Granourt, the acting clinical program manager at PPF and a student in the

psychology doctorate program at Antioch University, will discuss “Navigating Older LGBTQ+ Issues from a Clinical Perspective.” Ms. Grancourt will be speaking over Zoom to LGBTQ+ and allies 50 and older. The social group meets virtually every Thursday to stay connected during the pandemic. The PPF also has cohorts for youth that meet weekly, including the PROUD Youth of Color and PROUD Youth Groups. The PROUD Youth of Color group invites multiracial LGBTQ+ youth and allies aged 12-17 to gather during a virtual social group every other Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. In addition, the PROUD Youth Group meets every Friday on Zoom from 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Later on in the month, the PPF will host the eighth annual PROUD Prom event April 24. The

Prom invites LGBTQ+ and ally youth ages 12-18 to participate in a night of dancing, fun and special musical performances by guests Lil Nas X and Hari Nef. This year’s Prom will also feature drag performances and inspiring words from producer Alexis Martin Woodall. For more information or to register for each of the listed events, contact a PPF community education coordinator. A list of contacts can be found at pacificpridefoundation.org/ staffboard. In addition to these events, the PPF will be hosting syringe exchanges in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara throughout the month, where community members can exchange old syringes for new ones and receive a safer sex kit. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

PET of the WEEK Prince

— Dave Mason

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Prince loves to purr and wrap around people’s legs. The friendly cat loves people and is waiting for adoption at Volunteers For Inter-Valley Animals. The Lompoc shelter describes him as a “majestically handsome male brown tabby. He has a long haired coat with beautiful markings!” Prince is a senior cat. A veterinarian estimates him to be about 12 years old. While Prince is friendly around people, he isn’t happy with the other cats at the shelter and would do best in a home without other felines. To meet Prince, visit www.vivashelter.org and complete an adoption application. Or contact the shelter at vivacatshelter@gmail.com or 805735-6741. — Dave Mason

Shelters seek homes for pets Local animal shelters and their nonprofit partners are looking for homes for pets. For more information, go to these websites: • Animal Services-Lompoc, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. • Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Goleta, asapcats.org. ASAP is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org. BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Companion Animal Placement Assistance,

lompoccapa.org and facebook. com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal ServicesLompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare.org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.) • Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. • Santa Barbara Humane

Society (with campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumanesociety.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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365 Days of Art in Nature, an entire year of drawing tips and techniques to enhance daily nature journaling. SBMA At Home activities inspired by nature and artwork from the museum’s galleries are also available. “The Drawing From Nature Art Spark Activity is inspired by Jane Wilbraham’s ‘Torched 2 (2012)’ and the Colorful Tree Drawing Art Spark takes cues from Raffi Kalendrian’s ‘Cedar Tree (2008).’ These thoughtful activities get you in touch with your inner artist and get you outside to enjoy nature this Earth Day,” said Janet Takara, museum store floor lead. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

FYI For more information about CEC’s virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival from April 22 through 24, visit www.sbearthday.org. For more information about Earth Day items at the SBMA Museum Store, 1130 State St., visit www.sbmastore@ sbma.net.

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Dr. David N. Pellow, UCSB chair of environmental studies and director of the Global Environmental Project, will join Sigrid Wright in interviewing Annie Leonard, executive director of Greenpeace USA, during the virtual Earth Day Festival.

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021

Diversions horoscope • puzzles

ARIES — You aren’t one to put much stock in the meanings of dreams, but you may have had a dream recently that was so accurate in its prediction as to be almost scary. Certainly it was uncanny. Write down everything you remember about it and then discuss the images with a friend. Don’t worry, Aries, your friend won’t laugh at you. It’s more than likely you will receive some telling insights. TAURUS — You’re peerless when it comes to your ability to sway others to your point of view, Taurus. Today you may be put on the spot and asked to defend a position in front of many people. You will do just fine, surprising everyone but you. You handle a microphone with ease and work an audience until they’re putty in your hands. You could sell anything! GEMINI — Don’t be surprised if you get a sudden windfall today, Gemini. It may come in the form of cash. More likely it will be an opportunity of some kind. Perhaps a business partner has suggested you branch into a more lucrative area. Perhaps you decide to go into business for yourself. Whatever it is, you’re bound to succeed. From business and creative standpoints, this is a most auspicious time for you. CANCER — You have a quick mind, Cancer, which you don’t use to anywhere near its full capacity. Think of your brain as a thoroughbred horse, trained to run at high speed. This type of animal is miserable if kept penned up, unable to run and stretch. Your mind needs similar room to stretch and grow. If new challenges don’t come your way, you may have to create some of your own. It’s a shame to sit idle. LEO — A day off is just what the doctor ordered, Leo. Try to get some rest. Spend time curled up with a good book. Only go out with friends if you’re feeling absolutely stir crazy. You should do no work. Your body and spirit crave a break. Take care of your basic need to refresh yourself. Everything else will fall into place afterward. VIRGO — With today’s planetary energies, Virgo, you can expect a lot of contact with friends. In fact, just when you thought you’d never receive another invitation or attend another party, one comes your way. Even though may Monday, November 16,you 2015 feel partied out right now, resist

the urge to decline. You’re likely to meet a very interesting person at this next bash. LIBRA — You have a keen intellect and unparalleled persuasive powers, Libra. If you aren’t an attorney, you should be. All signs indicate that your career is about to skyrocket. Career and financial success are pretty much guaranteed with today’s planetary configuration. If you have a mate to share this good fortune with, consider yourself doubly blessed. SCORPIO — Your mental powers should be especially acute today, Scorpio. Your mind will be quick and receptive and your communicative abilities exceptionally sharp. You feel on top of the world, as though you could sell anything to anybody! Make the most of this surge of intellectual power by beginning any new projects you’ve been considering. SAGITTARIUS — Your creativity will be high today, Sagittarius, inspiring you to paint or write. If you’re unable to take time to satisfy your muse, at least take some small steps to ensure your abilities don’t lie fallow. How about signing up for a class or joining a writing group? The ongoing contact and support will give your talents a big boost. CAPRICORN — Today you’re going to want to shut out the world and be alone with your thoughts, Capricorn. You’re caught up in the introspective energies at play. You may not be very cooperative, and may even wish to spend time on more solitary activities. Indulge yourself. You might want to take time alone to meditate. Listen to yourself. You’re likely to be on the verge of a major self-discovery. AQUARIUS — Today indicates that you can expect to make a leap in your career, Aquarius. Your intellect and communicative skills have served you well in the past months, paving the way for advancement. You may decide to try hard to be sure the promotion occurs. You might work extra hours and decide to commit to some new projects so the higherups can see how eager you are. PISCES — If you’ve been considering a career in writing or teaching, Pisces, this is an ideal day to put some plans into motion. Your imagination and inspiration are highlighted, as is your facility with words. This combination pretty much guarantees that you could sell anything to anyone. If you’re ready to pitch a book proposal to a publisher, do it now.

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DÉMANDADO): ERASMO MARINO MALDONADO and DOES 1 - 30 inclusive

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000849. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: FAIRVIEW BARBERS, 137 N FAIRVIEW AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. STATE OF ORG.: CA. Full Name(s) of registrants: TIMOTHY W CAREY, 137 N FAIRVIEW AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117, JOAN M CAREY, 137 N FAIRVIEW AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117. 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 03/25/2021 by: E963, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 15, 2021. 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 31; APR 7, 14, 21/2021--56955

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0000907 The following person(s) is doing business as: PoLashed &Waxed, 177 Jose Dolores Cir., Santa Ynez, CA 93460, County of Santa Barbara. J-BRADLEY CONSULTING, INC., 177 Jose Dolores Cir., Santa Ynez, CA 93460; CA This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Carina Pace, President This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on March 30, 2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5/21 CNS-3459468# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS APR 14, 21, 28; MAY 5 / 2021 -- 57022

T-Mobile intends to modify wireless telecommunications equipment located at 1603 N. Railroad Avenue, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA 93458 (34° 58’ 04.8” N, 120° 26’ 40.5” W). Impact7G, Inc. is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking or with questions on the proposed facility should contact Impact7g, Inc., Attention Ms. Madeline Sarcone at 9550 Hickman Road, Suite 105, Clive, IA 50325 or call 515-473-6256. Please reference T-Mobile site number SV80521A.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 042706-ST (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: Santa Barbara Stone & Masonry Supplies, Inc., 247 North Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 27 North Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Jaime Melgoza, 4652 Vintage Ranch, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all stock in trade, furniture, fixtures and equipment, intangibles assets and goodwill of that certain business located at: 27 North Nopal Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: Santa Barbara Stone & Masonry (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is April 30, 2021 at the office of All Brokers Escrow Inc., 2924 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505, Escrow No. 042706-ST, Escrow Officer: Stephanie Toth. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is April 29, 2021. (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: March 31, 2021 Transferees: S/ Jaime Melgoza 4/14/21 CNS-3459684# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000898. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BARRAGAN AUTOMOTIVE, 5940 OLNEY ST, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. MAILING ADDRESS: 1232 CHINO ST. #B, SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101. Full Name(s) of registrants: BARRAGAN AUTOMOTIVE, 5940 OLNEY ST, GOLETA, CA 93117, STATE OF INC.: CA. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/29/2021 by: E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 05, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000868. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: THE CHURRO CART, 549 AMBER WAY, SOLVANG, CA 93463, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: JOSEPH R BROWN, 549 AMBER WAY, SOLVANG, CA 93463, STATE OF REG.: CA; RAELAUN A MANUEL, 4461 THIRD ST, GUADALUPE, CA 93434. STATE OF REG.: CA. This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/26/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 04, 2021. 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 7, 14, 21, 28/2021--56991

APR 7, 14, 21, 28/2021--56993

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): STAE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remissión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California 1100 Anacapa St Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Anacapa Division CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso:) 20CV01063

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: (1) (2)

WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A MODIFICATION APPLICATION AND APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE MODIFICATION APPLICATION This may affect your property. Please read.

Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval and issuance of a Modification application by the Planning and Development Department. The development requested by this application is under the jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator and therefore a public hearing on the application is normally required prior to any action to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. However, in compliance with the Santa Barbara Land Use and Development Code Section 35.82.130.D.7, the Director intends to waive the public hearing requirement unless a written request for such hearing is submitted by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department within the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Veronica King at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, by email at kingv@co.santa-barbara.ca.us, or by fax at (805) 568-2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided. WARNING: Failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of the person’s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this Modification Application to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors. If a request for public hearing is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a Modification application. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Modification application is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Veronica King at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 931012058, or by email at kingv@co.santa-barbara.ca.us, or by phone at (805) 568-2513. PROPOSAL: GLAZER MUSKULIN TRUST - NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING PROJECT ADDRESS: 915 CAMINO MEDIO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 2nd SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT DATE OF NOTICE: 4/14/2021 REQUEST FOR HEARING EXPIRATION DATE: 5/5/2021 PERMIT NUMBER: 21MOD-00000-00003 APPLICATION FILED: 3/12/2021 ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 063-041-005 ZONING: 1.5-EX-1 PROJECT AREA: 1.10 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Applicant: Glazer Muskulin Living Trust Proposed Project: Modification request is to allow the parking in the side yard setback related to 20LUP-00368.The project is for a Land Use Permit to allow demolition of the existing SFD and the construction of a new SFD of approximately 3,070 (net) square feet, a detached ADU of 800 (net) sq. ft., a 16 ft. by 54 ft. swimming pool, an addition of approximately 131 gross sq. ft. to existing garage, and the conversion of a portion (approximately 350 square feet) of the stable/barn into a home office. APPEALS: The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Modification application 21MOD-00000-00003 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The written appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Modification application. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so. Written appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, 93455, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non-business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Ofﬁcer The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Robin F. Genchel 131705 PILLEMER & PILLEMER 17835 Ventura Blvd. , Suite 204 (818 )994-4321 DATE: (Fecha) 2/24/2020 Clerk, by (Secretario) /s/ Elizabeth Spann, Deputy (Adjunto) MAR 24, 31; APR 7, 14 / 2021 -- 56923

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For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Veronica King. The application required to ﬁle an appeal may be viewed at or downloaded from: http://www.countyofsb.org/plndev/forms.sbc ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: http://www.countyofsb.org/plndev/permitting/planningprocess.sbc Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: http://www.countyofsb.org/plndev/home.sbc APR 14 / 2021 -- 56987