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County narrowly misses yellow tier Board of Supervisors discuss state’s mask guidance By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

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Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, the Santa Barbara County public health director, informed supervisors that the state’s mask mandate will remain in effect until June 15 despite updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As Santa Barbara County narrowly missed yellow tier criteria Tuesday, the County Board of Supervisors weighed in on the state’s current mask policy, which state officials say will remain in effect until June 15. On Tuesday, the county’s adjusted case rate stood at 2.1 per 100,000. While this is the lowest case rate the county has seen in many months, it wasn’t enough to qualify the county for the least restrictive yellow tier. Yellow tier criteria requires

counties to maintain a case rate of less than 2 per 100,000 for at least two weeks, meaning that Santa Barbara County missed the first week qualification by only two tenths of a percent. Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, the county public health director, told the supervisors Tuesday that if case rates continue to trend downward, the county could meet the first week of yellow tier criteria next week, putting the region on track to qualify June 1. Yet it can be hard to project where the county’s case rate will stand even just two weeks from now, she added.

“Given what we know today, it is hard to predict when we will actually hit the yellow given that the threshold is so low,” Dr. DoReynoso told Supervisors. “If there is an outbreak in the next couple of days, that could keep us in the orange tier a little longer.” In addition to this update, Dr. Do-Reynoso also informed supervisors that the state’s mask mandate would remain in place until June 15 despite updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance that says people who are fully vaccinated can go without a mask in most circumstances.

The state’s stance received some pushback from Bob Nelson, the chairman of the board and 4th District supervisor, who said the state’s current measures should align with the science brought forth by the CDC. “The CDC has come out and said this is not necessary if you’re vaccinated, and the state of California is failing to recognize that,” Mr. Nelson said. He continued, “I think as the science evolves, we should react to it, and I think it sends the wrong message. It’s a huge mistake for the state not to recognize this right now — especially with

Students return to campus Santa Maria Joint Union schools welcome back students under hybrid model By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

All grades are back at Ernest Righetti High School as of Tuesday, just a month before the last day of school. High schools in the Santa Maria Joint Union School District are some of the last schools in the county to open campuses and are currently operating on a hybrid schedule. District officials will reevaluate the hybrid model at the end of the school year. The biggest obstacle to reopening was frequently shifting public health guidelines, Righetti’s Principal Karen Rotondi told the News-Press. “It’s like we’re wedding planners every year, and it’s hard to plan when you don’t have the answers until right beforehand. It takes a while to, you know, put things into action,” she said. “Definitely the biggest challenge is just having the pivot so many times.” Seniors have been on campus for nearly a month, and freshmen re-entered last week. “We’re just really happy that whoever wants to be here can be here right now. Because for some kids, it’s something they need right now — and even if it’s only for a short few weeks,” Principal Rotondi said. A little over 30% of the district’s students chose to return to campus and are separated into two schedules, Tuesday and Thursday or Wednesday and Friday. Students said it felt a bit bare. School staff tried to make the day special, as they had when seniors and freshmen came back to school. Counselors blared pop music and cheered, some armed with pom-poms. They distributed masks with students’ graduating class printed on them as they checked in with each English class. “The student engagement piece, you don’t realize how important and how powerful it is until you don’t have it. Now that they’re coming back, it’s so so awesome to see their emotions, and it’s really boosted their energy,” Eric Blanco, a school counselor, said. Students chatted with friends during lunchtime, smiling around lunch tables and bleachers. They didn’t keep far apart, and many masks were below noses. Still, the students interviewed

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Leonardo Felix, right, a freshman at Ernest Righetti High School, talks to his friend during their lunch break. He is glad to be back on campus, as it makes school easier for him.

Ernest Righetti High School Principal Karen Rotondi wears a “Warriors 2021” mask. Each graduating class received masks with their year of graduation.

by the News-Press felt safe. Arieanna Clarke, a junior at Righetti, said school was “way easier” now that she’s back on campus. Leonardo Felix, a freshman, held the same opinion. He said it was calmer now and he could better organize his work. Arieanna said it’s “hard to get the help that you need” at home. For her chemistry class, she built a molecule model but struggled to find the materials Please see SCHOOLS on A4

Art teacher Melissa Johnson shows her class student artwork created from home.

In what Santa Barbara City Council members referred to as a “big,” “exciting” and “momentous” day, the council unanimously passed a Historic Resources Ordinance and Historic Resource Design Guidelines on Tuesday. The guidelines inform property owners of historic resources, historic preservation principles, appropriate treatment of historic resources and the city’s architectural design review process before beginning a project, which the city hopes can lessen the number of steps property owners must take to get project approval. “I think we all appreciate how important this ordinance is,” Councilwoman Kristen Sneddon said. “I think it’s been priority No. 1 in the City Attorney’s Office for at least as many years as I’ve been on council. This is a really big day for it to have gone through this public process and the iterations that it’s been through for review.” Four major sections dictate the guidelines: introduction, standards and regulations; preservation of historic resources; additions and alterations; and streetscape, landscape and lighting elements. The 320-page document outlines the purpose of the guidelines, changes that can be made, the policy and regulatory foundation of the guidelines, city landmarks, overlay zones, the design review process, preservation principles, benefits and incentives, additions and alterations, and where to find the architectural styles, historic districts and boundary maps. Councilman Mike Jordan said he “loves the resource,” although he “doesn’t care for most of it.” “I love the resource manual part of it — like, if you’re going to play with the window, here’s how you do it, and the examples of how you do something somewhere, that you can open up this inch-and-a-half worth of documents and actually go find the subject matter and it helps you do it, rather than just some words on a piece of paper that say, ‘Here’s what we’d like to see, but we’re not telling you what that looks like,’ ” he said. “It narrows the gap between people in the know and people who are struggling to be in the know, and I just think it’s a remarkable piece of work.” There are 13 acceptable architectural styles according to the document: Adobe, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Stick, Queen Anne, Queen Anne Free Classic, Folk Victorian, English Vernacular and Tudor, American Colonial Revival, Italian Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial Revival, Mission Revival and Craftsman. Property owners building or doing any construction project within designated historic district overlay zones or developing a historic resource, historic structures of merit or city landmarks will be able to use the document to guide them before starting the design review process. City staff recommends that any projects subject to design review — including exterior alterations Please see COUNCIL on A4

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having that incentive right now for people to get vaccinated. If that’s the goal, then get the carrot. “Because like I said last week, people don’t believe us anymore. People don’t believe the government is going to give away that authority that they have taken during those emergency measures.” In response to Mr. Nelson, Dr. Do-Reynoso said the county’s Public Health Department did vote to align with CDC guidance during a meeting with state officials, but the department’s Please see MASKS on A4

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Highway 101 closed due to downed power lines Portions of Highway 101 in the Los Alamos area were shut down Tuesday due to downed power lines close to the roadway. Caltrans officials announced Tuesday afternoon that the 101 was shut down in both directions near State Route 135 interchange. Motorists were advised to use State Route 135 near Bell Street as a detour. — Mitchell White

One killed in SM shooting SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead Sunday morning. The shooting was reported around 2 a.m. Sunday in the area of Lincoln and Mill. Officers located a victim, later identified as 19-year-old Mario Angel Merino Gonzalez, of Guadalupe, in the middle of the street after suffering gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation revealed that the victim was “engaged in a verbal altercation with a group of people” before the shooting, police said. “During the argument, a subject produced a weapon and shot the victim,” read a department news release. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Santa Maria Police Department by calling 805-928-3781 ext. 2277.

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Roadway improvement project underway VANDENBERG — A project to improve State Route 1 from near the entrance to Vandenberg Space Force Base to the intersection of State Route 166 in Guadalupe is underway. The first phase of construction will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday between Solomon Road near Orcutt and the 166 near Guadalupe. Work is also planned for overnight hours and one traffic lane will remain open during the project. Delays are not expected to exceed 10 minutes. The project will also include improvements between Clark Avenue and the Vandenberg Space Force Base. Details on this phase of construction will be announced when dates and times are certain. The project will include pavement repairs, resurfacing, the installation of rumble strips, striping, lighting at the intersection at Black Road and new guardrail at the Railroad overcrossing and the Solomon Creek Bridge. The contractor for the $6 million project is CalPortland Construction of Santa Barbara. This project is expected to be complete this October. — Mitchell White

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Construction of the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum & Cultural Center is making significant progress with its dome structures, according to Mike Traphagen, the senior public relations manager for the Chumash Casino Resort. The domes are an homage to traditional tule ’Ap dwellings, taking shape. The 14,000square-foot facility and 3.5-acre cultural park is being constructed to celebrate Chumash heritage, share the tribe’s history and educate visitors about the rich culture of the first people of the area. The project is slated to be complete in 2022.

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because “research finds that senior leaders play a critical role in building a race equity culture,” Ms. De Guevara told the board. “As leaders support their teams and examine issues of racism, leaders also foster conditions that reflect race equity through the policies and practices that they implement and model,” she added. The department is now turning their attention to phase two of the program, which extends training to the next tier of leaders and implements new learning labs. During the Community Services equity presentation, officials informed the board about a Central Coast Equity Study currently being conducted by the USC Equity Research Institute, the UCSB Division of Social Sciences, the UCSB Bloom Center on Poverty, Inequality and Democracy, and the Fund for Santa Barbara. The study is set to be completed in July and will produce “equitybased actionable data for policy and systems change efforts in the Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties region,” according to the Community Services presentation. Once the study is released, CSD Executive Director George Chapjian recommended that the board take the results into consideration when making their future decisions of equity and inclusion policy and projects. Second District Supervisor Gregg Hart praised the departments for their efforts to advance equity, citing a need for sustained equity advancement in the county. “We need systemic change,” Mr. Hart said. “We need to internalize and incorporate these values as guiding principles for county government at every level and not let this just be a response to the moment. This is a long-term commitment we want to make and continue to support.” Fifth District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino echoed Mr. Hart’s praise, citing the importance of listening and learning from other’s perspectives. “As an older white man, you do have different blindspots, and at some point, it’s getting to the position where we remove that defensive stance, as I’m trying to do, and listen more to understand,” Mr. Lavagnino said.

The Board of Supervisors received an update Tuesday from the county’s Probation Department on the Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan, which aims to establish best practices for youth committed in the county’s custody. This year’s realignment plan comes about nine months after the state legislature approved Senate Bill 823, which ruled that the state’s Division of Juvenile Justice no longer accept youth committed by counties. The new policy essentially realigns the responsibility for care, custody and supervision to counties, while providing allocated funds to provide for youth needs. Santa Barbara County is expected to receive $424,000 from the state for the coming fiscal year, and the new plan will go into effect July 1. Within the plan, the Probation Department outlined services that it plans to continue administering as well as new services it plans to implement at the Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center in Santa Maria and the Los Prietos Boys Camp in Los Padres National Forest. Already, the department offers moral reconation therapy, interactive journaling exercises, Alcoholics Anonymous and mentorship programs, among other treatments, at both SMJH and LPBC. Within the coming year, the department will work with community partners to implement educational services to aid committed youth who have not earned their high school diploma. They are also in discussion with Santa Barbara City College and Allan Hancock College about post-secondary educational opportunities. The plan also outlines proposed efforts to advance mental health services through the Behavioral Wellness Department, create an evidence-based program for gang violence intervention and partner with a community-based organization for substance abuse counseling and treatment. During Tuesday’s presentation, Deputy Chief Probation Officer Holly Benton said the department will remain committed to providing a personalized

approach for youth in county custody to bring about change. “These plans are based on the foundations of public safety, balanced with positive youth development, risk needs, responsibility and interventions for behavior change,” Officer Benton said. “Our county has the robust continuum of responses to juvenile law enforcement referrals, from diversion in the community to a secure commitment for the most serious offenses … We want to lead the change, not just respond to it.” Supervisors also heard an update on the county’s efforts to advance racial equity and inclusion during Tuesday’s meeting from the county’s Human Resources and Community Services departments. After the death of George Floyd in May 2020, the board allocated $500,000 to Human Resources and CSD to advance equity within the county. About $278,000 in funds remain, and the departments asked supervisors for input on the best way to oversee the distribution of the remaining funds for future equity projects. The departments pitched three options. The first would be to have the remaining fund distributed by the Fund for Santa Barbara. The second would be to develop an internal county process or committee for distribution. The third was a hybrid approach combining both models. After discussion, the supervisors ultimately agreed to have a second conversation about the hybrid model during a future meeting. Human Resources Director Maria Ellen De Guevara briefed the board on updates to the county’s JOIN framework, which promotes a phased approach to an equity and inclusion initiative. The goal of the initiative is to spark conversation among county officials through storytelling and learning labs to bring positive change. Since implementing the framework in December 2020, Human Resources completed phase one of the plan, which included the implementation of six equity learning labs and the completion of an organizational equity assessment. The first phase of the program targeted leaders in the county

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SANTA MARIA — The Twitchell Management Authority will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. June 3 via Zoom to discuss the 2020 annual report of hydrogeologic conditions, water requirements, supplies and disposition of the Santa Maria Valley management area. The annual report was prepared by Luhdorff and Scalmanini, the management area engineer, according to the terms of the June 30, 2005, stipulation for Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District v. City of Santa Maria, et al. A representative from Luhdorff and Scalmanini will make a presentation on the annual report, which is available online at http://bit.ly/TMAdocs. Written comments should be addressed as soon as possible to the attention of the TMA at 2065 East Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Within 45 days of the hearing, the TMA will file the annual report with the court. To access the meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us.

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The California Transportation Commission at its May meeting allocated more than $924 million for projects to improve critical transportation infrastructure throughout the state. Nearly half of the investment — $458 million — is from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Several of the projects approved are local, including: $100 million to replace the existing pavement, widen the outside shoulders, replace guardrail and upgrade drainage systems on Highway 101 near the South Padaro Lane undercrossing near Summerland in Santa Barbara; $6.4 million to install a contrasting service treatment near the gore point, construct maintenance vehicle pullouts, relocate utilities, modify drainage inlets and install erosion control to reduce maintenance and improve highway worker safety on the 101 near Los Alamos, Orcutt, Santa Maria and Nipomo; and $5.8 million to construct pedestrian ramps and sidewalks to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act at the Butterfly Lane pedestrian undercrossing in Santa Barbara County. Other approved projects include: $7.6 million to widen and improve the bridge railing of the Castroville Overhead on State Route 156 between the 156 and 183 separation and Castroville Boulevard in Monterey County; and $2.4 million to construct a wildlife undercrossing on Highway 17 near Laurel Road near Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County. In addition, Caltrans also reported to the CTC on recent emergency and safety projects, including $13 million to rebuild 150 feet of State Route 1 at Rat Creek in Monterey County following a January mudslide. Caltrans completed this emergency repair project nearly two months ahead of its target date, reopening the highway to traffic on April 23. SB 1 funding provides $5 billion in transportation funding annually split between the state and local agencies. Road projects progress through construction phases more quickly based on the availability of funds, including projects that are partially funded by SB 1. For more information about other state transportation projects funded by SB 1, visit RebuildingCA.ca.gov.

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Westmont wins twice to stay alive in NAIA Baseball Regional By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

Westmont College kept its baseball season alive on Tuesday by scoring 23 runs during a pair of wins at the NAIA Tournament at Russ Carr Field. The Warriors (30-21) will face Georgia Gwinnett at 11 a.m. today in an elimination game, with the winner advancing to face Hope International at 2:30 p.m. If Hope loses the afternoon contest, the two remaining teams will play again on Thursday at noon in the double-elimination Santa Barbara Regional. Westmont, which lost its tournament opener to Hope on Monday, bounced back Tuesday morning with an 11-4 win over Corban, Ore. Former Santa Barbara High and Santa Barbara City College star John Jensen hit a two-run home run during a three-run fourth inning which tied the game at 3-all. Brady Renck put the Warriors ahead for good, igniting a four-run sixth with a run-scoring bunt single. Renck went 3-for-4 with a home run and five runs batted in. Thomas Rudinsky also homered for Westmont while Andrew Bayard went 2-for-4 with three runs scored. Chad Stoner pitched seven innings to get the first-game win, giving up five hits and four runs — only two earned — with five strikeouts. Former Bishop Diego High star Gabe Arteaga struck out the side in the eighth and Bradley Heacock also pitched a scoreless inning of relief. “I’m very proud of the way these guys responded today,” Westmont coach Robert Ruiz said. “Going into the loser’s bracket today, it would have been really easy to just cash it in, but I thought we did everything but that. “I thought our guys came out and had quality at bats in the morning game. And then Chad Stoner, I can’t say enough about his start.” Will Anderson pitched the second-game win. He scattered seven hits while allowing four runs over seven innings in a 125 victory over Saint Katherine. Carlos Moreno and Alex Stufft each pitched an inning of relief. Catcher Ren Duncan led Westmont at the plate by driving in four runs while going 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles. “My goodness, what an unbelievably clutch night out of a guy that hasn’t had a ton of starts

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BOYS VOLLEYBALL LAGUNA BLANCA 3, CLAREMONT 0 Finn Walker had 13 kills, three aces, and four digs to lead the Owls to their 25-15, 25-16, 25-17 sweep in a first-round match of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs. Freddie Russell added nine kills with a hitting percentage of .562. Kincade Avery chipped in with five kills, with setter Jack Shiebler notching 31 assists and three aces. “Finn continues to play at a high level, particularly on the offensive end and from the service line,” coach Jason Donnelly said. “He has worked extremely hard and is playing his best volleyball at the most important time. “We played very well tonight across the board. Our servereceive was outstanding throughout the entire match. “Miles Sedlin had a great night passing and our offense was very crisp. We found the matchups early in the middle and Jack was able to get Freddie and Kincade the ball early and often.” Laguna (7-1) will play next on Thursday against the winner of Tuesday’s Laguna Hills-Burbank match.

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San Marcos High, toughened by last week’s 3-1 boys volleyball loss to rival Santa Barbara, looked tournament-ready for Tuesday’s CIF-Southern Section Division 2 playoff opener. Hansen Streeter got the Royals rolling on easy street by setting a smooth 25-14, 25-19, 25-15 sweep over Hart at the Thunderhut. “Hansen had a great night, didn’t he?” San Marcos coach Roger Kuntz said. “I didn’t see a lot of setting errors out of him. I can count one, maybe two at the most, but I thought he ran our offense really well. “For a sophomore, he’s got a great presence. I think he really grew through the DP and Santa Barbara matches.” San Marcos (8-2), which suffered its only two losses this year to the top-ranked Dons, will play on the road in Thursday’s second round against the winner of the Alemany at Tesoro match. Outside hitter Josh Willbanks led the Royals on Tuesday with 11 kills. The Royals also got production from their middles, with Cade McLean pounding six kills and Aiden Pazier adding five. “Josh is definitely our go-to guy a lot of the time,”

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GIRLS DIVING Channel League Finals — 1, Malia Kim, SM, 416.5. 2, Abbie Mintz, SM, 381.55. 3, Emily Mintz, SM, 330.15.

GIRLS LACROSSE Cate 17, San Marcos 10 (C: Lilly Riehl 8, SM: Sofia MartinezTomatis 2).

BOYS GOLF San Marcos 390, Santa Barbara 409 (SM: Leo Metzger 69). Dos Pueblos 424, Santa Ynez 459 (DP: Ruben Mendoza 73; SY: Rye Winans 83.

GIRLS GOLF Santa Barbara 238, San Marcos 262 (SM: Jayla Provance 39; SB: Lizzie Goss 40). Santa Ynez 261, Dos Pueblos 272 (SY: Emily Ruiz 45; DP: Chelsi Ramirez 47. email: mpatton@newspress.com

San Marcos sweeps Hart in boys volleyball playoff opener By MARK PATTON

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GIRLS SOCCER SAN MARCOS 3, MARSHALL 3 (San Marcos wins on PKs, 5-3) Freshman goalkeeper Malia Venegas stopped two shots during the penalty-kick shootout to advance the undefeated Royals to the semifinals of the CIFSouthern Section’s Division 5 Girls Soccer Playoffs. San Marcos (12-0) will play host to South Pasadena on Saturday at a time to be determined. South Pasadena also remained undefeated (7-0-4) with its 3-1 win over Sage Hill. The Royals got defensive after a wild first half, with the score tied 3-3 after 40 minutes. Paige Ingram scored San Marcos’ first goal after a corner kick during the 10th minute. Sofia Orozco added two more goals later in the half. She got the first after chasing down a through ball from Becca Rodriguez. She earned the Royals’ final goal of the period after winning the ball from a defender and then beating another, one-on-one.

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Kuntz said. “He’s really been showing up the last few matches. “Our middles are great, so we’re excited. We’re real balanced right now.” That balance went deep on Tuesday, with Evan Shinn responding with five kills after getting the call to play outside. “We had an injury to the younger Willbanks (Zach) — he had a high ankle sprain,” Kuntz said. “Evan is a 6-5 outside for us and he looked pretty good for us tonight.” San Marcos trailed 7-5 in the first set before Josh Willbanks came alive with a pair of kills during a five-point run. Streeter added a stuff block while Jacob Yinger’s service ace put the Royals ahead, 9-7. The Royals never trailed in either the second or third sets. Streeter capped the second set with a slick back set to Willbanks. “What I liked was the decision-making and moving around,” Kuntz said. “I still don’t think we get to the back side enough — we’re a little bit front-side heavy — but I liked his footwork. “He’s definitely got a real presence and he’s real calm. He’s a super-smart kid.” email: mpatton@newspress.com

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Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging announces the release of a Request For Proposal for Elderly Nutrition Services services authorized by the Older American Act. The services to be funded are: Congregate Meals: A meal provided to an eligible individual in a congregate group setting, that meets all of the requirements of the Older Americans Act and State/Local laws, and assures a minimum one-third of the Dietary Reference Intake, and shall comply with Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Home delivered Meals: A meal provided to an eligible individual in his or her place of residence, that meets all of the requirements of the Older Americans Act and State/Local laws, assures a minimum one-third of the current Dietary Reference Intake, and shall comply with Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Nutrition education: A program to promote better health by providing accurate and culturally sensitive nutrition, physical ¿tness, or health (as it relates to nutrition) information and instruction to participants, caregivers, or participants in a group or individual setting overseen by a dietitian or individual of comparable expertise. Methods of education may include demonstrations, audio-visual presentations, or small group discussions for congregate program participants. Handout materials may be used, but not limited to, as the sole education component for home-delivered meal program participants. Unit of service: one session per participant. $466,650 in Title IIIC 2 monies for the provision of 89,000 Home delivered Meals to 350 senior citizens residing in Santa Barbara County. $245,000 in Title IIIC 1 monies for the provision of 47,674 meals to 250 senior citizens at congregate meal sites in Santa Barbara County. During the COVID 19 pandemic period, this service is provided through the delivery of meals to eligible meal clients at their residence. The date for the opening of congregate meal service at congregate meal sites is unknown. $1,504 in Title IIIC 1 monies for the provision of 56 sessions of nutrition education presentations (provided quarterly) at congregate meal sites and delivery of nutrition education information to HDM clients using the Title 22 required topics and those selected by the clients to 500 senior citizens. During the COVID 19 period, all nutrition education services are provided through delivery to the participant’s residence. Applications for the services will be available at at Applicants Conference, Monday, May 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Applications are due June 11, 2021. 6DQ /XLV

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Continued from Page A1 or additions to historic resources (including ordinary maintenance and repairs); site and landscape changes involving historic resources; demolition of historic resources; and new construction next to historic resources — use the guidelines. “I also want to just acknowledge how successful the process, particularly over the last year and a half or two years, has been in terms of stakeholder engagement and the deliberative process of getting this to the finish line,” Councilwoman Meagan Harmon said. “There’s a lot of people who really feel they were heard in the process of creating this document, and I think that’s the absolute best that we can hope for when it comes to putting something like this together, that the community really feels they had the opportunity to participate in its creation. That’s what I’ve heard from pretty much everyone.” On the same token, the council unanimously approved proposed amendments related to the Architectural Board of Review, Single Family Design Board and Sign Regulations sections of the city code to maintain consistency with the amendments to the Historic Resources Ordinance approved just beforehand. The adjustments included changing “considerations” to “findings” in the Project Compatibility Analysis to provide clarity as basis for project approval or denial, and prohibiting the introduction of new evidence at council, except when relevant information could not be provided. City Attorney Ariel Calonne provided an explanation for this decision, saying he believes it’s a “fundamental change the city needs to make in order to assure streamlined, reliable and consistent processes.” “What this provision is trying to do is make sure that your design experts have a full opportunity to review the matter,” he told council. “We’ve had many instances where applicants have chosen, essentially, to ignore the design boards to come to the City Council. Unfortunately, that kind of process not only disrespects our design bodies, but, in review by a court, becomes extremely suspicious when your expert bodies have not had an opportunity to pass on the issue.” Mr. Calonne said that currently, the council faces a wide range of surprises at the hearings held during Tuesday’s regular meetings, resulting in delayed decisions. “I believe — and it’s my legal opinion — that the net result of that process is to work a real unfairness both on the community and the council, and I think it’s been a contributor to the unfair reputation characterizations of 630 Garden St.,” he said. “The effort here is really to streamline, professionalize and smooth out our processes for the benefit of everyone.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

DEATH NOTICES WILLIAMS, Columbus: 54; of Lompoc; died May 12; Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday with funeral service to follow at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary; private inurnment will be held in Lompoc at a later date; arrangements by StarbuckLind Mortuary.

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Santa Barbara Bowl resumes ticket sales By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara Bowl is now selling tickets for shows scheduled this fall, including performances by rock bands Glass Animals and My Morning Jacket. Due to overwhelming popular demand, Glass Animals even announced an additional performance on their North American “Dreamland Tour” at Santa Barbara Bowl on Oct. 27, since Oct. 28 is sold out. Tickets for Oct. 27 went on sale Tuesday at noon via AXS.com. More information is available at www. glassanimals.com. In addition, the band was recently selected as 2021 Billboard Music Awards finalists for Top Rock Song “Heat Waves” and Top Rock Album “Dreamland.” This is the first time the band has been recognized by the BBMAs. The Billboard Music Awards LIVE will take place at 5 p.m. PT Sunday on NBC. Earlier this month, Glass Animals performed “Heat Waves” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” and on “The Ellen Degeneres Show.” “Heat Waves” is taken from Glass Animals’ critically acclaimed third album “Dreamland” released last summer and this week was certified Platinum in the U.S. Nearly a year since its release, the song continues to grow globally across streaming platforms and on radio charts, amassing over 450 million global streams to date. My Morning Jacket also unveiled plans for its first U.S. headline tour in five years, which includes a stop

at Santa Barbara Bowl on Sept. 23. Special guests will be Durand Jones & The Indications. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday via AXS.com. Fan presales and VIP presales begin at 10 a.m. today and continue through 10 p.m. Thursday. For complete details and ticket availability, see www. mymorningjacket.com/events. My Morning Jacket will present a wide-ranging live set encompassing new music alongside fan favorites and classic greatest hits from their catalog. In partnership with PLUS1, $1 per ticket will go to support nonprofits working for environmental justice, racial equity and securing access to mental health care for all. Hailed by the New York Times as “the new kings of expand-your-mind, religious-experience rock,” My Morning Jacket has released eight studio albums, with 2008’s “Evil Urges,” 2011’s “Circuital,” and 2015’s “The Waterfall,” each receiving Grammy Award nominations for “Best Alternative Album.” In summer 2020, the band surprise-released “The Waterfall II” and the album was met by worldwide critical acclaim. Pitchfork declared, “If its predecessor was about conflict and healing — it’s My Morning Jacket’s thorniest album, emotionally speaking — then this follow-up is more about what comes after that healing,” while the Wall Street Journal called it “an epic meditation on desire.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

Habitat for Humanity to celebrate 20th anniversary By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County is hosting a virtual event Saturday — the Habitat Virtual Homecoming Gala — to celebrate two decades of building, repairing and advocating for affordable housing in Santa Barbara’s south county. The hour-long event will include a mission-focused show, live fundraising and an announcement about the organization’s future affordable housing plans. Through this event, Habitat Santa Barbara will honor three organizations that have provided support and partnerships since the organization’s local founding in 2000. Honorees include: Montecito Bank and Trust, Legacy Partnership Award; Union Bank, Community Resilience Award; and Yardi Systems, Corporate Partnership Award. The evening will feature homeowner highlights,

special remarks from local community leaders and a live fundraising opportunity hosted by Janet Garufis, Chairman and CEO of Montecito Bank and Trust and Habitat Santa Barbara’s CEO, Jessica de L’Arbre, who will announce news about the organization’s future plans to address local affordable housing needs. The virtual gala will air from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday. To purchase tickets, visit: https://www.sbhabitat. org/homecoming-gala-tickets/ or email elizabeth@ sbhabitat.org. The following sponsors are supporting the 2021 Virtual Homecoming Gala: Union Bank, US Bank, Montecito Bank and Trust, Doug and Linda Wood, Yardi Systems, Maureen McDermut and Associates, Cinefun, Citizens Business Bank, Diane McQuarie, Goodwine and Thyne, Pacific Western Bank and First Republic Bank. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Robert Bruce Elmerick died peacefully at home on May 15th after complications from a long battle with cancer. Bob was born to a dairy farmer in Ohio and developed a strong work ethic early by working before and after school as early as Àve years old. His family moved from Ohio to California in 1963, and he graduated from San Marcos High School in the Class of 1966. Despite pressure from his father to work right away, Bob continued his education at Santa Barbara City College and San Jose State University, making him the Àrst person in his family to graduate from college. Bob married Linda Elmerick in 1969 and together they raised 5 sons. He was a strong supporter of St. Raphael’s Elementary School and Bishop Garcia Diego High School, where his sons attended from 1978 to 2002. He was also an advocate for youth sports and education in the larger Santa Barbara community. Bob became a successful entrepreneur, businessman, and rancher. He started his own CPA business while simultaneously raising lemons and avocados on the family’s 80-acre ranch in Goleta, California. Later, he was also a partner in a group that operates Sonic restaurants in the southeastern United States. After his sons graduated from Bishop High School, he moved to Santa Ynez, California, then Templeton, California and Ànally to Goodyear, Arizona to be closer to family. He was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer in 2003. However, with the help of some amazing doctors, he fought the disease for 18 years and survived to meet all 9 of his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Linda, sons Chris, Jeff (Deanna), Brian (Jennie), Scott (Kellee), and David. Grandchildren are Ethan and Andie (Chris), Caden and Lukas (Jeff and Deanna), Jack, Peter and Dagny (Brian and Jennie), and Waylon and Siena (Scott and Kellee). Siblings are Kathy, Kay, Vicki, Roger and Beth. Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Montie, and brother Larry. A service will be held at the Templeton Cemetery at 11:00 on Saturday, May 22nd. In lieu of Áowers you can donate to your favorite charity.

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Continued from Page A1 she needed. She missed having classroom materials available when she learned remotely. School staff made more home visits than ever, delivering textbooks, fixing technology and checking in on absent students. The district provided Wi-Fi hotspots quickly when seeing internet connectivity issues. “What we try to do is take those challenges, and immediately address them by providing — even if it meant we did a lot of home visits to take hotspots out to them,” Principal Rotondi said. School counselors juggled home visits, phone calls, Zoom and now in-person appointments. Mr. Blanco and his fellow school counselor Julie Utterback said it’s harder to pick up on nonverbal cues. They felt like they could address academic and college/career preparedness but wanted to do more for students’ social and emotional needs. “I like hearing the students on campus, their laughter, their camaraderie. It just brought such a spark to our campus,” Ms. Utterback said. “Finally, it feels like we’re getting back to normalcy.” She didn’t like the quietness of campus and described students as

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“In crises like this, you save things you can take from this in a positive light. So there are some things that we’ll probably never go back to, but we may also have options for kids for distance learning. But that’s still very preliminary,” Principal Rotondi said. Some classrooms had few students as teachers shuffled two cohorts. Art teacher Melissa Johnson had five students in her class after lunch, and they chatted about the artwork created from home. Her classroom had projects from last school year on counters, as class abruptly ended more than a year ago. One new project hung on the drying rack as students leaned in, ready to create more. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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vote was in the minority among other public health leaders across the state. First District Supervisor Das Williams also weighed in on the mask matter, remarking that the best way to appease the public is to continue to promote vaccines. “Part of our public are anxious to get rid of their masks, and part of our public is scared that not enough folks are vaccinated so they don’t want to get rid of their masks,” Mr. Williams said. “The best way to get both groups to a place where they’re at their happiest is if more people got vaccinated so more people could get rid of their masks by June (15) with less fear and less actual danger.” The vaccine rate in Santa Barbara County remains on the rise. As of Tuesday, 51.2% of the county has received at least one dose of the vaccine, and 41.2% are fully vaccinated. With the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine for kids aged 12 to 15, Dr. DoReynoso said the county plans to expand its vaccine clinics into schools this week to reach eligible, unvaccinated students and families. Vaccine clinics will be held at Righetti High School in Orcutt, Mary Buren Elementary School in Guadalupe and Carpinteria High School throughout this week and next. School vaccination sites in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez are still under discussion. As more people receive the vaccine, the Public Health Department is tracking a consistent decrease in COVID-19 cases. On Tuesday, the department reported seven new infections in the county and no new deaths. Santa Maria reported four new cases Tuesday,

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Claudi Vargas and her daughter Elisa, 4, wear masks while swinging at El Carro Park in Carpinteria park earlier this month. The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors commented on the state’s masking guidelines during its regular Tuesday meeting.

and Lompoc, Santa Barbara and the North County unincorporated areas reported one new case. The county’s active case total currently sits at 68 cases. As of Tuesday, 15 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 and three are recovering in the ICU. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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the “heartbeat” of the school. “The worst part (of distance learning) was probably just the loneliness — not only for students, but for staff, counselors, teachers,” Mr. Blanco said. Staff members are excited to provide activities for seniors, like prom and graduation. Both events will look different this year, and prom is taking on a new identity. It’s much more like a seniors only night of activities. One school is calling it a “promenade.” Graduation, which will be located in the district’s stadiums June 10 and 11, will be limited to two supporters per graduate. Administrators have begun discussing plans for next school year, hoping for five days per week on campus.

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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 114,391 acre-ft. Elevation 722.68 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 30.4 acre-ft. Inflow 10.3 acre-ft. State inflow 11.7 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -87 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Dos Pueblos High School students to perform ‘Pippin’

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Ditching the fog

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Dr. Kirsten Wagner, a cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon at Sansum Clinic, told the News-Press that interest in LASIK procedures has grown during the pandemic due to the foggy glasses and dry eyes that come from wearing a mask.

At left, Amie Cisneros, an ophthalmic assistant at Sansum, had a LASIK procedure completed in February. After years of wearing contact lenses and glasses, the results of the LASIK surgery had her asking, “Is this real life?” She was impressed with the world she was seeing more clearly. At right, Dr. Kirsten Wagner joined Sansum Clinic in January. Since then, she’s completed numerous LASIK procedures at the clinic’s campus at 4151 Foothill Road.

LASIK procedures increase during COVID-19 are opting to trade foggy glasses for 20/20 vision. “In the whole country, they’ve reported a 16% increase in LASIK yeglass wearers procedures,” Dr. Wagner said. everywhere know it “And I think that is about what well. we’re experiencing in the local The dreaded fog area as well.” that comes from She later added, “In other wearing glasses with a mask. recessions, we’ve seen a decrease During the COVID-19 pandemic, in vision correcting or elective foggy glasses and dry eyes have procedures, but not become a regular side effect of mask To see streaming video with 2020.” LASIK, a wearing for those with GO TO corrective lenses and newspress.com corrective procedure that glasses. slightly reshapes “With mask a person’s cornea and improves wearing, a lot of people are vision, was first approved by the experiencing more irritation Food and Drug Administration with their eyes and dryness from in 1998. Since that time, airflow going up in the mask (and) advances to LASIK technology maybe a little bit more irritation have diminished the need for with their contact lenses than they had had prior,” Dr. Kirsten Wagner, blades and developed a painless procedure completed with lasers. a cornea, cataract and refractive Patients who undergo LASIK surgeon at Sansum Clinic, told the surgery are awake for the News-Press. procedure, and their eyes are But now, with elective surgeries numbed with drops. Then laser back in action, Dr. Wagner said technology is used to slice open the vision corrective procedures, like corneal flap, insert the patient’s LASIK, are on the rise as people By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

vision prescription and seal the flap. The procedure only takes about 15 minutes, and the results can be seen within the first day of surgery. “The vision can continue to improve for up to six months, but usually that first week is when we get the biggest jump in vision,” Dr. Wagner said. “And most people have excellent vision the next day.” The advanced laser technology also has the ability to track a patient’s pupil movement, ensuring that the procedure is completed even if the patient moves their eye, Dr. Wagner said. “We tell the patient to look in the far off distance (during the procedure),” Dr. Wagner said. “There’s going to be like an orange blinking light, and they try and find that light. But even if they can’t find that light, or their eye accidentally moves a little bit, the laser stops. It’s smart enough to stop if the pupil is not in the center. So then we just stop, have them refocus, and then it picks up where Please see LASIK on B2

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A patient undergoes LASIK surgery at Sansum Clinic. Patients remain awake for the procedure and do not feel any pain from the laser.

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Audrey Herrera places seventh in FFA speech contest By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Audrey Herrera, Future Farmer of America senior at Righetti High School in Santa Maria, placed seventh during the final round of the recent, virtual State FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking Competition. Audrey took on the top three regional winners from the five other FFA Regions in California to earn the honor. For this particular competition, students drew a random topic and had 30 minutes to prepare a 4-to-6- minute speech. After the speech, they answered questions from the judges about the topic for two minutes. “I feel so honored to have participated and represented the Righetti FFA,’’ Audrey said in a news release. “I was a little nervous, but I also felt very prepared thanks to the support I got from my Ag teachers. I am so happy they pushed me to do this, and I wanted to make them proud.” Audrey researched all areas of agriculture, the environment, education, business and science

Extemporaneous Speaking contest is a challenge in itself and can be very intimidating,’’ said Amy Guerra, agriculture teacher. “Her hard work has paid off from practicing and competing at all levels in order to qualify and earn the right to compete at the state level representing the South Coast Region.’’ Enrique Hernandez placed fourth in the regional contest. Only the top three students in each region moved on to the state finals. “We would like to congratulate our students who have been competing in these virtual events this year and thank Audrey COURTESY PHOTO Herrera for representing the Audrey Herrera of Righetti High Santa Maria Joint Union High School recently placed seventh School District’s FFA/ Agriculture in the recent, virtual State FFA programs,’’ Ms. Guerra added. Extemporaneous Public Speaking “The winners will then earn the Competition. right to represent California at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., in October, to prepare for the contest. She where they will compete for also practiced delivering a national recognition.’’ quality speech every round and articulating her answers to the oral email: mmcmahon@newspress. questions afterwards. com “Each part of the

McCall joins Family Service Agency board Maria McCall is a new member of the board of directors of the Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, also known as Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center and Guadalupe’s Little House by the Park. Ms. McCall, Montecito Bank & Trust vice president/MClub director, has served on FSA’s Senior Program Advisory Council since 2017 and has long been associated with senior programming in Santa Barbara. She started her career with the city of Santa Barbara’s Senior Recreation Services, co-founded the Santa Barbara Senior Expo in 1988 and is a member of the Senior Programs of Santa Barbara Committee Advised Fund. Ms. McCall also remains active in multiple community and nonprofit organizations, such as the Wilding Art Museum, Pearl Chase Society and CALM. — Marilyn McMahon

Lily Lily’s sweet and mellow and waiting for you. The 6-year-old Australian cattledog/pitbull mix is awaiting adoption through Santa Barbara County Animal Services. Lily’s in a foster home, where she has become known for her special blend of independence and ability to be a cuddle-bug. She knows basic commands and doesn’t jump on people or furniture. And Lily is good on leash and enjoys walks and hikes. She isn’t bothered by dogs on the other side of a fence and doesn’t react negatively when she passes other dogs on walks. She is known as a great dog for people who work at home, and she has been left alone at home without issue. For adoption inquiries, call 805681-5285 at the Santa Barbara County Animal Services Shelter, which is located at 5473 Overpass

Road in Goleta. Lily’s adoption is being promoted by K-9 Placement and Assistance League Inc 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 veterinary care, behavior training, daily supplies and comforts for the dogs at the Animal Services shelters, as well as behavior training for adopted dogs. To donate to K-9 PALS, go to www.k-9pals.org, or contact the nonprofit at 805-570-0415, or info@k-9pals.org. Donations can also be sent to K-9 PALS, P.O. Box 60755 Santa Barbara 93160-0755. — Dave Mason

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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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Allan Hancock College bid a fond farewell to 12 retiring faculty and staff members who contributed a combined 271 years of service to the college during a virtual recognition ceremony on May 14. “We’re really excited for these colleagues who are moving on,” said Dr. Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D., Hancock superintendent/ president. “We are ecstatic about them being able to go on to their next journey. We also know that they are leaving the college a better place than they found it.” This year’s honored retirees included faculty who spent decades educating Hancock students as well as staff members who worked to support students in attaining their educational goals. “It was so much fun to see the students bloom,” said Debbie O’Campo, a plant services coordinator who retired after 39 years with Hancock. “They would come in green and just blossomed like butterflies. They were ready to go out into the world and show what Hancock helped them accomplish.”

SANTA MARIA — More than 300 seniors at Pioneer Valley High School who plan to take their education to the next level attended a drive-through College Signing Day on May 3. The event started at 5 p.m. and wrapped up about 7 p.m. in the bus loading/unloading zone

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assistant professor of English, 28 years; Russ Ashman, custodial services supervisor, 26 years; Kathy Headtke, librarian, 25 years; Krystyna Musev, professor of mathematics, 23 years; Jim Harvey, director of facilities, 22 years; Sharan Kelly, human resources/professional development coordinator, 20 years; Lizabeth Phillips, recruitment coordinator, 16 years; Stan Williams, groundskeeper, 15 years; Patty VanNest, accounting technician, 15 years; and Andy Densmore, fire academy coordinator, 11 years. Hancock also honored additional faculty and staff during the event. Adrienne Allebe, Lynn Becerra-Valencia, Lainey Campos, John Ceceña, Kellye Cohn, Jill Cralley, Christopher Diaz, Claudia Diaz, Sean Gottlieb, Martha Hull, Megan McComas, Susan Roehl, Jesus Solorio and Chellis Ying Hood were all recognized as newly-tenured faculty during the ceremony. — Marilyn McMahon

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Ms. O’Campo said she “grew up” working at the college and will miss the “family-type feeling” of assisting, guiding and supporting the students she met over her almost four decades of work. She plans to focus on her beadwork with her new free time and return to Hancock as a student. “I’m looking forward to going back to school and just enjoying it,” Ms. O’Campo said. Storm Hogan, who retired from the fine arts department after 31 years of service to the college, was celebrated for her “commitment to putting students first … regardless of the size and nature of their requests.” Robert Murtha, an assistant professor in the English department, was the retiree with the third-longest tenure at the college, working for 28 years before retiring. The full list of this year’s retirees includes Debbie O’Campo, plant services coordinator, 39 years; Storm Hogan, administrative assistant, 31 years; Robert Murtha,

the treatment left off.” Amie Cisneros, an ophthalmic assistant at Sansum and former LASIK patient, saw results just hours after her surgery, which was completed in February. After years of wearing glasses and contacts, Ms. Cisneros was tired of her glasses fogging up while wearing a mask and completing other activities, like working out in the gym. After her procedure was completed, she went home and napped for a while after the surgery, and when she woke up in the evening, the results had her asking “is this real life.” “I fell asleep for about two hours (after the surgery), and then I woke up and I turned my TV on,” Ms. Cisneros told the News-Press. “And I was like, oh my gosh, I can see people and oh my gosh, I can

near the administration/library buildings, according to Melani Teixeira, Panther Career Center specialist. Students received a blank pennant to fill out with their name, the school they have committed to and an engraved pen to keep. The celebration also

included music, balloons, mascots and a photo opportunity. The seniors are on their way to UC’s, CSU’s, Allan Hancock College, other colleges and universities as well as the military.

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up is needed, it can be 20 years down the road. Currently, LASIK procedures are approved for individuals 21 and older. To qualify, individuals must have a stable lens prescription for two years, must not be pregnant or breastfeeding and cannot have an autoimmune disorder that could prohibit healing from the surgery. Prior to her surgery, Ms. Cisneros did not have a long history of medical procedures, so she felt slightly nervous about completing LASIK. But after seeing the results of the procedure, she said she would encourage anyone who is thinking about it to “go for it.” “The benefit from it is so much greater than (the nerves) you’re feeling in that moment,” Ms. Cisneros said. “So for me, it was just kind of like, it’s gonna be great afterward. And it was.”

For more information on Sansum Clinic’s LASIK procedures, call 805-6818951 or visit lasik.sansumclinic.org. Sansum Clinic LASIK Eye Care Center is located at 4151 Foothill Road, Building B, Santa Barbara.

read the letters.” For many patients, the LASIK procedure helps to significantly improve eyesight and remains intact for the long haul. After completing LASIK surgery, about 90% of patients achieve 20/20 vision, and 99% end up with better than 20/40 vision, according to the American Refractive Surgery Council. Not only is vision improved, but it is built to last. Only around 2% to 5% of patients have to get “touch up” procedures to improve the prescription, Dr. Wagner said. She added that even if a touch

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ARIES — You will have to rely on your analytical skills and steely self-control to navigate the stormy seas you find yourself in today, Aries. And there’s no way to escape the stress. The worst pitfall facing you in your career or studies would be to doubt in your abilities. This is an opportunity to put your confidence to the test. Just make sure you pass it. TAURUS — The astral configuration indicates that you may be interested in pursuing some kind of training, Taurus. Assess where you are in your professional life. Are you up to persuading people with your expertise? Don’t think that you have to know more in order to be a good teacher. In fact, it’s often by teaching that the teacher learns the subject. GEMINI — Do you have some drawings in a drawer, Gemini? Since last month, or possibly before, you’ve been thinking about your creative ability. You have a habit of turning your back on your skills, whether in drawing, photography, or writing, but they’re in you nonetheless. People will expect more of you! All you have to do is take out a brush or pen and you will be on your way. CANCER — One last, concerted effort and you will be able to get to the root of a problem that has been on your mind for a while now. The answer to the question concerning your identity isn’t entirely to be found in your family history, Cancer. You’re part of a generation as well as a family. Both influence your responses. LEO — You’ve been doing a lot of cleaning up and clearing out. Since this project has been going on for several years now, you must be doing a particularly thorough job. Finally, it seems as if you’re getting things straight with your karma. Today will be a big day, Leo. You may be able to leave part of your childhood behind, as at last you understand that it’s ancient history. VIRGO — Sometimes you have to go back to square one if you want a situation to get better, Virgo. This can be frustrating or even humiliating, but if the goal is to have a solid foundation on which to rebuild, it’s well worth Monday, 16, 2015 it! Don’tNovember get too attached to your professional past. You have to

advance and you’re too weighed down now. Let go! LIBRA — A moment will come when you can no longer fight against the current transformation you’re going through in your professional life, Libra. The system that you live in will soon put you at a kind of impasse, but this won’t necessarily be unpleasant. However, you will be obliged to change paths whether you like it or not. You will probably want to! SCORPIO — You won’t allow yourself to get sidetracked by minor things today, Scorpio. You will get straight to the heart of the matter. There’s some likelihood that you haven’t considered your working conditions and instead you’re concentrating on the goal you’ve set for yourself. When you set a goal, you’re a force to be reckoned with! SAGITTARIUS — About two weeks ago, it may have occurred to you that you should be making more of an effort to advance your career, Sagittarius. If so, it will be easier for you to accept today’s constraints, as there is some probability that you will need to perform at your highest level. Be careful not to lose yourself in the attempt! CAPRICORN — Your light, breezy spirit may have some trouble harmonizing with today’s prevailing mood. Usually when you’re cornered, you’re able to find a way to squirm to safety. Today you may run out of clever maneuvers. Even though you face the day’s challenges alone and unaided, you survive them the same way. Good for you! AQUARIUS — What a day, Aquarius! Whether at work or at home, you may find yourself choosing between two options, both of which stem from anxiety! You may decide to vanquish your doubts by burying yourself in your work. If so, you can expect to expend a great deal of energy. Or you may react with indifference, and the apathy will cost you just as much. The situation will improve in a few days. PISCES — A moment will come when you can no longer fight against the current transformation you’re going through in your professional life, Pisces. The system that you live in will soon put you at a kind of impasse, but this won’t necessarily be unpleasant. However, you will be obliged to change paths whether you like it or not. You will probably want to!

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UCSB to present play about Jewish refugees in China in WWII By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

From 1941 to 1945, more than 20,000 European Jews were crammed into a onemile area of Shanghai with some 100,000 poor Chinese residents. Known as the Shanghai Ghetto, it was a haven of sorts for Jewish refugees turned away from the U.S., Canada, Australia and elsewhere. Overseen by the Japanese Imperial Army, the ghetto is one of the lesserknown chapters of World War II. A new play, “Shanghai,” written by Linda Alper and produced by UCSB’s LAUNCH PAD program, tells the story of a girl from Berlin who comes of age in the squalid city. “Shanghai” premieres via Zoom at 7 tonight. Additional performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. Risa Brainin, professor of theater and dance and artistic director of LAUNCH PAD, had admired Ms. Alper’s work as an actress at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival since the 1990s. “Shanghai” was originally commissioned by Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland, where it was workshopped, and when Ms. Brainin read it, she knew she wanted to develop it further at LAUNCH PAD. “I am always attracted to family stories set against the backdrop of historical events,” she said. “I think it’s important to remember these historical stories and share them,” Ms. Alper said. “And what’s really topical about this

Started before the pandemic, “Shanghai” was not written for Zoom. Given the limits of the medium, adapting the play posed challenges — acting remotely and a lack of audience feedback can be a bit weird, and syncing sound isn’t a sure thing. story is the way two cultures came together to help one another survive, which seems pretty apt today.” Started before the pandemic, “Shanghai” was not written for Zoom. Given the limits of the medium, adapting the play posed challenges — acting remotely and a lack of audience feedback can be a bit weird, and syncing sound isn’t a sure thing, for starters. Fortunately, Theater and Dance has been a leader in Zoom performances. “What Risa is doing with LAUNCH PAD is just an incredible opportunity for a writer,” Ms. Alper said. “And I don’t know that it exists in other places.” Ms. Alper also credited the director, Sara Rademacher, with bringing a sense of innovation to the production. A UCSB alum, Ms. Rademacher is a freelance director whose work has spanned genres in productions across the country. “Sara has been so inventive about finding ways to tell the story on Zoom and finding ways to take the ideas that she would have had, or did have doing it in a theater and

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05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2021-0001351 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SECRET GARDENS SALON, 485 Alisal Road #185, Solvang, CA 93463 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 485 Alisal Road #185, Solvang, CA 93463 Nancy Walker, 485 Alisal Road #185, Solvang, CA 93463 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Nancy Walker This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/10/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk [Deputy], Deputy 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/21 CNS-3433753# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS May 19, 26; JUN 2, 9 / 2021 -- 57156 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0001314 The following person(s) is doing business as: Divine Feminine Cosmetics, 3601 San Jose Ln., Santa Barbara, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Angela Graves, 3601 San Jose Ln., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Angela A Graves This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/06/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/21 CNS-3471725# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 19, 26; JUN 2, 9 / 2021 -- 57153

translating them on to Zoom,” Ms. Alper said. “So I’m very grateful for her leadership.” Ms. Brainin, who’d seen Ms. Rademacher’s potential up close, knew she was the right person for the job. “Sara was one of our top students when she was an undergraduate,” Ms. Brainin recalled. “Her talent as a director was obvious even at that young age. She started a wonderful company here in Santa Barbara, Elements Theatre Collective, and I found her work as a director exciting. “In 2013,” she continued, “she assisted me on a professional production in Minneapolis. She then went on to several apprenticeships at professional theaters followed by graduate school at Columbia. While she was studying in NY, I snagged her to work with me while president of the National Theatre Conference. I’m a big fan. Sara is so smart. I knew she’d be the perfect person to direct this piece and love that she has returned home to us all these years later.”

LOMPOC — Brian Jaramillo and Carmen Chavez, of the Lompoc Unified School District, have been named Outstanding Administrators for Region 13, which includes Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. Mr. Jaramillo was recognized as the Outstanding Special Education Administrator of the Year. He serves as the executive director in education services for the district, according to a news release. “Brian is calm, thoughtful, and approaches every situation with an eye for equity,” Superintendent Trevor McDonald said in a statement. “Brian is an advocate for kids and works to ensure all students receive an education that meets their needs and provides them opportunities for their future beyond school.” Ms. Chavez, principal at Hapgood Elementary School, was named the Association of California School Administrators Elementary Principal of the Year. She was also recognized during the virtual celebration for her work as a site

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Each of the administrators was recognized during a virtual celebration and were able to donate $100 to the charity of their choice. administrator. “Carmen has made the dream of dual-immersion a reality for LUSD. She has helped our dual-immersion programs expand so they are not at the secondary level as well,” Bree Valla, deputy superintendent, said in a statement. “She is an advocate for dual-immersion education at the local and state level. Carmen is a champion for kids.” Each of the administrators was recognized during a virtual celebration and were able to donate $100 to the charity of their choice. Ms. Chavez selected the United Boys & Girls Club and Mr. Jaramillo donated his to the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. — Mitchell White

Planning Commission has canceled Thursday’s meeting because of a lack of business. Meetings are normally held on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

BUELLTON — The Buellton

email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

— Dave Mason

05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001139. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: HEATHER M DESIGN, 14 GALAXY WAY, LOMPOC, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: HEATHER MILLER, 14 GALAXY WAY, LOMPOC, CA 93436. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/21/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: NOT APPLICABLE. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: FBN NO. FBN2021-0001211 The following Fictitious Business Name is being abandoned: GAMESTOP 1423 at 140 S. HOPE AVENUE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105; MAILING ADDRESS: BUSINESS LICENSE DEPT., 625 WESTPORT PARKWAY, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051. The original statement for use of this Fictitious Business Name was filed on 05/24/2016 in the county of Santa Barbara. Original file number: FBN2016-0001519. The person(s) or entities abandoning use of this name are as follows: GAMESTOP, INC. at 625 WESTPORT PARKWAY, GRAPEVINE, TX. 76051). This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION; STATE OF INC.: MN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/27/2021. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office, Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by (County Clerk).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0001185 The following person(s) is doing business as: Are You Hearing Me? Film, 1027 East Ortega Street #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara.Mailing Address: PO Box 914 - 836 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Diane Carol Mackenzie, 1027 East Ortega Street #A, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Diane Carol Mackenzie This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/23/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2/21 CNS-3469093# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

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PETITION OF: TOMAS MENDOZA FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV01559 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LINDA DYE Case Number: 21PR00194 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Linda Dye A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jacquelyn Quinn in the SUPERIOR COURT OF COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Jacquelyn Quinn 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: June 17, 2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Steven S. Feder Address: 5450 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Ventura, CA 93003 Phone: (805) 644-7111

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0001279 The following person(s) is doing business as: Hamby and Son’s, 1301 East Locust Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436, County of Santa Barbara. Christopher Hamby, 1301 East Locust Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Christopher Hamby This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/03/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/21 CNS-3472297# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 19, 26; JUN 2, 9 / 2021 -- 57152 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0001278 The following person(s) is doing business as: Aguirre Enterprises, 4905 Sandpiper Ln., Guadalupe, CA 93434, County of Santa Barbara. Jorge Aguirre 4905 Sandpiper Ln., Guadalupe, CA 93434 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Jorge Aguirre This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 05/03/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9/21 CNS-3471730# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 19, 26; JUN 2, 9 / 2021 -- 57154

Classified 805-963-4391 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001323. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LOS ALTOS RESTAURANT, 318 N. MILPAS ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ALBERTO PEREZ GONZALEZ, 320 ½ N. MILPAS ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 05/06/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAY 12, 19, 26; JUN 2 / 2021--57119

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: THOMAS MENDOZA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TOMAS MENDOZA Proposed name: THOMAS MENDOZA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/29/2021 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 05/06/2021 Name: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. MAY 12, 19, 26; JUN 2 / 2021--57115 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2021STATEMENT, FBN No: 0001396. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: PATHWAYS TO NATURAL HEALTH, INC., 1201 DE LA VINA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: PATHWAYS TO NATURAL HEALTH, INC., 1201 DE LA VINA ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. 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 05/12/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: may 01, 2006. 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) MAY 19, 26; JUN 2, 9 / 2021--57155

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0001232 The following person(s) is doing business as: California cleaning, 618 Kentia Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Jose Luis Cruz, 618 Kentia Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Leticia Martinez, 618 Kentia Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Jose Luis Cruz This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/28/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2/21 CNS-3469079# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAY 12, 19, 26; JUN 2 / 2021 -- 57117

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE A public meeting concerning the current plans, development, policies, and capital improvement programs of the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation will be held on May 20, 2021 at 4:00pm. Due to the current Covid19 situation, this meeting will be held remotely. To attend this meeting remotely, please email rick@sbbowl.com for meeting instructions by 6pm on Wednesday, May 19th. May 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 / 2021 -- 57087

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GOLETA WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INCREASING DIRECTOR COMPENSATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 5:30 pm on June 8, 2021 the Board of Directors of the Goleta Water District (GWD) will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 6066 and Water Code section 20203 to consider adoption of an Ordinance increasing Director compensation. Due to the current COVID emergency, the public hearing will be conducted via teleconference. Information on how to participate in or observe the hearing will be provided in a meeting agenda, which will be published June 3, 2021 on the District’s website at http:/www.goletawater.com/agendas-and-minutes. The agenda will also be available for viewing outside of the District’s administration ofﬁce located at 4699 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93110. MAY 19 & 26 / 2021 -- 57151

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001324. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: RIVIERA CAB CO., 320 ½ N. MILPAS ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ALBERTO PEREZ GONZALEZ, 320 ½ N. MILPAS ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 05/06/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAY 12, 19, 26; JUN 2 / 2021--57118

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Published May 19, 2021 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED SoCal Gas Line 80 Abandonment Demolition and Reclamation Plan Case No. 18DRP-00000-00002 / 18CDP-00000-00068 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes the removal and abandonment of portions of SoCal Gas Company’s Line 80 and the removal and replacement of the existing Line 159 span support. PROJECT LOCATION: The project site is located southeast of California SR 217, east of the UCSB, and west of More Ranch Road in the Second Supervisorial District. The project site includes Assessor Parcel Numbers: 071-200-011, -008, -017, 071-210-001, 073-450-001, and 073-130-001. PUBLIC COMMENT: The County of Santa Barbara Planning and Development Department (P&D) is soliciting comments on the adequacy and completeness of 21NGD-00000-00002. You may comment by submitting written or oral comments to the project planner identified below prior to the close of public comment on June 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Due to the non-complex nature of the project, a separate environmental hearing will not be held. PROJECT DETAILS: The project is for a Demolition and Reclamation Permit (DRP) to allow for the removal and abandonment of SoCal Gas Company’s Line 80. The portions of Line 80 that are proposed to be abandoned in place or removed are located adjacent to an existing bike path, east of Sandspit Road, extend south, under Tecolotito Creek/Goleta Slough, then west under Sandspit Road, traverse through the Goleta Beach County Park, westward, under SR 217, and terminate at an existing paved SoCalGas facility, east of Mesa Road. The project is made up of four segments along Line 80; Segments 1 and 3 include above and below ground pipeline removal and Segments 2 and 4 include below ground pipeline abandonment. Segment 1 includes above-ground removal of Line 80 and associated supports (approximately 23 supports) near the bank of Tecolito Creek (505 linear feet; support structure depth is approximately 7.0 feet), and removal and replacement of the existing Line 159 span support. The replacement support would extend less than two feet above the ground surface and would be drilled to a depth of 40 feet below ground approximately 10 feet from the creek bank. Segment 2 of pipeline runs under the Tecolotito Creek/Goleta Slough and State Route 217 (SR 217) and would be abandoned in place. Segment 3 will include excavation and removal of underground pipeline south of Tecolotito Creek/ Goleta Slough, through Goleta Beach County Park, and up to the eastern boundary of the bike path parallel to SR 217. Lastly, Segment 4 which runs to the eastern wall of an existing paved SoCalGas facility is proposed to be abandoned in place and filled with 322 cubic feet of grout (1,141 linear feet; depth is approximately between 2.0 and 5.0 feet). In total, approximately 2,000 linear feet of pipeline is to be removed and approximately 1,300 linear feet of pipeline is proposed to be abandoned in place. Segments 1 and 2 are in the California Coastal Commission (CCC) Permit Jurisdiction. Segments 3 and 4 are in the California Coastal Commission Appeal Jurisdiction. The Coastal Commission and UCSB will process concurrent permit requests for those portions of the project within their respective jurisdictions. A total of 2.11 acres (91,900 square feet) of disturbance is proposed for the work areas and access routes/ramps. Grading will include approximately 2,768.5 cubic yards (CY) of cut and approximately 2,959.5 CY of fill. No trees are proposed for removal. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS: P&D has prepared a Draft Negative Declaration (ND) (21NGD00000-00002) pursuant to Section 15073 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the County of Santa Barbara Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA. P&D’s issuance of a ND affirms our opinion that any significant adverse impacts associated with the proposed project may be reduced to a less than significant level with the adoption of mitigation measures and that the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The ND prepared for the project identifies and discusses potential impacts, mitigation measures, residual impacts and monitoring requirements for identified subject areas. Significant but mitigable effects on the environment are anticipated in the following areas: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geologic Processes, Hazardous Materials/Risk of Upset, Noise, Recreation, and Water Resources. If the project description changes, P&D will require a reevaluation to consider the changes. This reevaluation will be subject to all regular fees and conditions. If you challenge this environmental document in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or others in written correspondence or in hearings on the proposed project. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: If a copy of the draft ND is not attached, the draft ND may be obtained and all documents incorporated by reference in the ND may be reviewed at P&D offices located at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara and on the P&D website at https://www.countyofsb.org/plndev/home.sbc. HOW TO COMMENT: Please provide comments to the project planner, Katie Nall, at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, Phone: (805) 884-8050, or email: nallk@countyofsb.org prior to the close of public comment on June 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Please limit comments to environmental issues such as traffic, biology, noise, etc. You will receive notice of the dates of future public hearings to consider project approval or denial. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the hearing, please contact Hearing Support Staff (805) 568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements. MAY 19 / 2021 -- 57129