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MS-13 members convicted of murder Santa Barbara jury hands down verdicts for three defendants

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

A Santa Barbara jury has found MS-13 gang members guilty of multiple first-degree murder charges with special circumstances, conspiracy to murder and gang conspiracy charges. Guilty verdicts were rendered for Jose Balmore Saravia Lainez, Jose Ricardo Saravia Lainez and Jose Narciso Escobar Hernandez, Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley announced Tuesday. This trial was the second of two trials involving the prosecution

of 10 MS-13 gang members who committed nine murders and conspiracies to murder 14 additional victims in Santa Maria and Oxnard in 2015-2016. The first trial against five separate defendants concluded in April 2022 when a Santa Maria jury found Luis German Mejia Orellana, Juan Carlos Urbina Serrano, Marcos Manuel Sanchez Torres, Tranquilino Robles Morales and Juan Carlos Lozano Membreno guilty of the murders of the same nine victims and the conspiracy to murder 14 victims. “This case was by far the most complex gang case in the state of California,” District Attorney

Dudley said in a news release. “This successful prosecution was possible because of the extraordinary prosecutors and other members of this office who work tirelessly to ensure that justice was served.” The Santa Maria Police Department’s investigation, led by detectives Michael Huffman and Scott Casey, began in 2015 when there was an unprecedented number of homicides in Santa Maria. The investigation continued into early 2016 after four more homicides and six attempted homicides. On March 3, 2016, the defendants’

killing spree ended when the Santa Maria Police Department arrested the defendants, with the help of teams from the Oxnard Police Department, the Lompoc Police Department, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. In July 2016, a criminal grand jury indicted 12 defendants on 50 counts — including murder with special circumstances, attempted murder, conspiracy to murder and gang conspiracy. Ten defendants asserted their right to a jury trial. The Santa Barbara County Superior Court

split the trial into two groups of five defendants in late 2019. The first trial against five defendants began in March 2020, but after only 10 days, the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, putting the trial on hold, indefinitely. The first trial restarted in July 2021, led by Senior Deputy District Attorney Ann Bramsen and cocounsel, Deputy District Attorney Peter Telesca. The second trial began in October 2021, led by Chief Deputy District Attorney Kelly Duncan and co-counsel, Senior Deputy District Attorney Lynmarc Jenkins. Two juries — in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara — listened to many

months of testimony from hundreds of witnesses, the District Attorney’s Office noted in its news release. On May 16, Judge John McGregor sentenced each of the five trialone defendants to a range of 313 years to life, followed by six to nine life without parole sentences. The second trial’s three defendants are scheduled to be sentenced at 8:30 a.m. July 26 in Department 11 of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court. Each defendant faces multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole, according to the district attorney’s office. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Little impact on SB Airport Nationwide flight cancellations not causing problems here

Santa Barbara City Council calls for more study, will require future parklets to be portable

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By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Agreement includes $1,050 in ‘inflation relief’ By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the state budget, which will see 23 million residents receiving a four-digit check from the state. The budget enactment came after Senate President Pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, D-San Diego, and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Lakewood, sent Gov. Newsom the framework of the 2022-23 budget. The lawmakers say there will be a $17 billion “inflation relief package” in the budget, which Gov. Newsom’s office indicated he signed Monday. In addition to the payouts, the budget will suspend the state sales tax on diesel and provide funding for both rent and utility assistance. “California’s budget addresses the state’s most pressing needs, and prioritizes getting dollars back into the pockets of millions of Californians who are grappling with global inflation and rising prices of everything from gas to groceries,” the statement from the lawmakers said. The budget will increase Please see BUDGET on A4

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Nationwide flight cancellations haven’t impacted Santa Barbara Airport.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Despite more than 2,000 flight cancellations nationwide this past weekend, the Santa Barbara Airport has remained largely unaffected. Angi Daus, marketing coordinator for the Santa Barbara Airport, told the News-Press that she and her team haven’t seen anything unusual. “We had a couple flights rerouted and one delayed, but everything was safe and sound,” Ms Daus said. “However, sometimes we are impacted by delays due to cancellations because we are a small hub.” More than 1,500 domestic flights were canceled this past Saturday

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and Sunday, and on Monday, at least 800 flights were canceled nationwide, according to a report by CNN. On Monday, Delta canceled at least 224 flights or 7% of their operations, United canceled 128 flights and American Airlines, 67, according to CNN. “Delta teams continue to safely manage through compounding factors affecting our operation this weekend, including higherthan-planned unscheduled absences in some of our work groups, weather, and air traffic control constraints,” a Delta Air Lines spokesperson told CNN. “Canceling a flight is always our last resort, and we sincerely apologize to our customers for any disruption to their travel plans.”

Ms. Daus noted airlines are are experiencing an extremely experiencing shortages in aircraft high, record-breaking volume of and pilots and other staffing and passengers. that the pandemic contributed to “Our motto right now is: ‘Arrive those shortages. early and be prepared,’” said Ms. “We went from 1,800 passengers Daus. a day on average to the low 20s “The couple organizations that during COVID,” she said. “When support airlines here are doing that happened, the airlines had to better in regards to hiring,” she make dramatic cuts in staff. said. “Alaska, American and “Schools shut down and training United are supported by United was delayed,” Ms. Daus said. Ground Express, which provides While each airline is having ground support and staffing to a different experience, the one airlines. Southwest does its own constant is that people now want hiring internally. to get back to traveling, Ms. Daus “UGE recently held a hiring said. event at Santa Barbara Airport “The travel demand for summer where they were able to hire some leisure travel is so high right now,” staff, but they are still hiring,” said she said. “Airports and airlines Ms. Daus. are working hard to keep up with the demand,” Ms. Daus said. “We Please see CANCELLATIONS on A4

The Santa Barbara City Council Tuesday discussed the future of lower State Street, voting 4-3 to continue the outdoor dining parklets. In that same vote, the council decided to require future parklets to be portable and called for further research about State Street. The council primarily discussed the resumption of parades and whether businesses should change their parklets to portable facilities. The council also discussed charging a usage fee for establishing outdoor facilities such as parklets. The council did not make any decisions on existing parklets, usage fees or parades. Council members concluded that research still needs to continue at the ad hoc and community levels. After Tuesday’s vote, lower State Street in downtown Santa Barbara continues to remain closed to vehicles and open to pedestrians and bicyclists and for outdoor dining. The council directed the Ad Hoc committee to continue to work on portability, parades and work with boards to have a genuine plan as well as address issues of cleanliness, stormwater and design. Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said some existing structures may need to be modified and added that businesses are responsible for cleanliness adhering to city standards and mitigation of stormwater. Please see PARKLETS on A4

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10 states ban abortion, with exceptions, after Supreme Court ruling By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — So far, 10 state attorneys general have announced that abortion is now effectively illegal in their states after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned two landmark abortion cases, Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court ruled, “The Constitution does not prohibit the citizens of each State from regulating or prohibiting abortion. Roe and Casey arrogated that authority. We now overrule those decisions and return that authority to the people and their elected representatives.” Thirteen states have trigger laws that enable the states to enforce laws already on the books banning abortion. On Friday, nine of them announced abortions were banned effective immediately. By Monday, a tenth state joined them. Missouri was the first to announce its trigger law was in effect; Mississippi, the tenth. An estimated 23 states are expected to ban abortion in some capacity after the Supreme Court ruling. So far, 24 states have enacted abortion restictions through laws, statutes or state supreme court rulings, according to recent reports. Within minutes of the ruling, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt issued an opinion stating that “abortion, except in cases of medical emergency, is now outlawed in the State of Missouri.” South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and leaders of the South Dakota state legislature issued a joint statement calling for a special legislative session to be held later this year “to save lives and help mothers impacted by the decision.” South Dakota’s trigger law immediately banned abortion after the ruling “unless there is appropriate and reasonable

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade leaves abortion laws up to the states.

medical judgment that performance of an abortion is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant female.” Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge certified a state trigger law allowing a 2019 ban on abortion to go into effect immediately. It bans abortion with an exception to save the life of a mother in a medical emergency. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, standing next to her, said the Supreme Court “returned the issue of abortion to the states. Since Roe vs. Wade was decided, the states that desired to protect unborn life had been prohibited from doing so.” Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued an opinion stating Kentucky’s Human Life Protection Act, codified in March 2019, was effective immediately. The law bans abortion with the exception to protect the life of a mother in certain medical situations. Prior to the ruling, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill into law banning abortion.

After the ruling, it went into effect immediately. The state Health Department sent letters to abortion providers stating that the state law was in effect. Attorney General Jeff Landry issued a statement saying, “Louisiana’s trigger law banning abortion is now in effect” and his office would “do everything in our power to ensure the laws of Louisiana that have been passed to protect the unborn are enforceable, even if we have to go back to court.” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued an executive order directing the Ohio Department of Health to adopt emergency rules implementing Ohio’s 2019 Heartbeat Law. U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett lifted a preliminary injunction, which had prevented the state from enforcing or complying with the law, allowing it to go into effect. In Utah, general counsel for the Utah Legislature, John Fellows, issued a statement saying a trigger law allowed a 2020 law to go into effect immediately banning

abortion with the exception of rape, incest, to save the life of the mother or in the cases of serious medical complications. Attorney General Sean Reyes said his office “will do its duty to defend the state law against any and all potential legal challenges.” Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor sent a letter to the governor, secretary of state and leaders of the state house and senate certifying the Supreme Court ruling. State statute banning abortion must be enforced, he said, adding that he’d notified “all state and county officials, attorneys, investigators, officers, boards, commissions and agents” to enforce the law. In Alabama, a federal judge granted the state’s request to lift an injunction allowing it to enforce a 2019 abortion ban signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement saying, “Elective abortions are illegal in Alabama,” after the judge lifted the injunction. “Alabama’s law making elective abortions a felony is now enforceable. Anyone who takes an unborn life in violation of the law will be prosecuted, with penalties ranging from 10 to 99 years for abortion providers,” he said. Mississippi became the 10th state to ban abortion after Attorney General Lynn Fitch certified its trigger law. “The Supreme Court very clearly held in Dobbs that the appropriate standard for courts to use for challenges to state abortion laws is rational-basis review,” she said. “And under that standard, Mississippi’s regulations for the protection of life would be upheld. We argued before the court in December that it was time to end special rules for abortion cases, and we are pleased that the court did just that, returning this important issue to the people to decide through the political process.”

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Appeals court upholds Los Padres projects overstocking and prescribed burning, will be used to enhance these diseased stands and promote fire hazard reduction and forest health. Specialists on site will ensure endangered and sensitive species are not impacted during project implementation, according to the forest service. After completing additional analysis of the Tecuya Ridge Shaded Fuelbreak and Fuels Reduction project, implementation of the upcoming decision for the project will create safe and effective locations for wildland firefighters to perform fire suppression operations. Shaded fuel breaks help to slow the spread of a wildfire

and provide a buffer between developed areas and wildlands, according to the forest service. The Tecuya Ridge project consists of 1,626 acres along Tecuya Mountain above the communities of Lebec, Frazier Park, Lake of the Woods, Pine Mountain Club and Pinon Pine Estates. “The Forest Service has an obligation to work with residents, community groups and local fire safe councils to improve conditions in areas hit hardest by insect and disease, drought and a changing climate,” said Chris Stubbs, forest supervisor.

ARROYO GRANDE — The Santa Barbara County Fire Department sent resources Tuesday to help Cal Fire San Luis Obispo fight the 200-acre

Camino Fire burning near Arroyo Grande. Smoke from the brush fire could be seen from northern Santa Barbara County, according to Mike Eliason, a County Fire public information officer. The Camino Fire broke out at noon Tuesday near Huasna and was 0% contained when the News-

Press went to press Tuesday night. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday afternoon issued an evacuation order for the area between Huasna Road, Mary Hall Road and Huasna Townsite. An evacuation warning was issued for the Huasna Townsite. Cal Fire said the Camino Fire

had the potential to burn 1,500 acres. By 4:30 p.m., the California Highway Patrol closed Huasna Road at Acre Wood Place. For updates on the fire, see fire. ca.gov/incidents/2022/6/28/caminofire. — Dave Mason

Free summer meal/concert today

GOLETA — The Free Summer Meal Concert Series continues today with a program and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon at the Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta. A free lunch will be provided for people 18 and younger, and there will be live music

presented by DJ Hecktik. In addition, free lunches for the 18-andyounger population are provided 11 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays, now through Aug. 12, at the Goleta Valley Community Center. To find other locations serving the free

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The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied petitions to rehear challenges to a pair of forest health and fuels reduction projects in Los Padres National Forest’s Mt. Pinos Ranger District. External groups sued the U.S. Forest Service for using a categorical exclusion, but on June 21 and 24, the court upheld the forest service’s science-based defense of these projects to address tree mortality and the dangerous accumulation of fuels on the forest floor. A categorical exclusion can be applied when a project falls within the actions that

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Second Amendment groups send legal warning to California AG to comply with U.S. Supreme Court decision By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Two groups defending the Second Amendment sent a legal warning to California Attorney General Rob Bonta Monday demanding that he “cease his blatant disregard for the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision which effectively overturned California’s ‘May Issue’ permitting scheme.” The letter was sent by David Warrington, counsel for the National Association for Gun Rights and the National Foundation for Gun Rights, after Attorney General Bonta issued a June 24 legal alert to local officials, including recommendations to follow when determining if those seeking permits to purchase firearms were “responsible citizens.” At issue is the recent landmark Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen, in which the majority held that Americans have the constitutional right to carry firearms. “Because the State of New York issues public-carry licenses only when an applicant demonstrates a special need for self-defense, we conclude that the State’s licensing regime violates the Constitution,” the court ruled. The court struck down New York’s law requiring permit applicants to demonstrate “proper cause” in addition to their basic desire for self-defense. It noted that California is one of six states with “‘may issue’ licensing laws, under which authorities have discretion to deny concealed-carry licenses even when the applicant satisfies the statutory criteria, usually because the applicant

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has not demonstrated cause or suitability for the relevant license,” Mr. Warrington said. In Attorney General Bonta’s memo, he cites a sentence from the ruling, claiming, “Bruen recognizes that States may ensure that those carrying firearms in their jurisdiction are ‘law-abiding, responsible citizens.’” However, he did so out of context, the groups argue, in support of an arbitrary discretion scheme the court expressly prohibited. Justice Brett Kavanaugh clarified that, “Unlike New York’s may-issue regime, those shall-issue regimes do not grant open-ended discretion to licensing officials and do not require a showing of some special need apart from self-defense,” the groups point out. “Attorney General Bonta lays out an entire laundry list of nonrelevant characteristics such as ‘fiscal stability’ that he suggests local officials review before

deciding whether an applicant is ‘moral’ enough to get a permit, including checking an applicant’s social media for ‘hatred and racism’ – whatever that means,” Dudley Brown, president of the National Association for Gun Rights, said. “This is a clear attack on the First Amendment in order to continue infringing on the Second. You can bet our legal foundation is looking at all options available to end California’s relentless attacks on the Second Amendment.” Mr. Bonta also issued a statement after the Supreme Court ruling “remind(ing) Californians that general prohibitions on carrying loaded and concealed firearms in public without a permit remain in effect.” “Carrying a loaded firearm (whether openly or concealed) in most public places is generally prohibited unless a person has been issued a license obtained by applying through local law enforcement,” he said. He states that because California has a similar requirement to New York’s, requiring applicants to show proper cause in order to receive a license to carry, it’s “likely unconstitutional under Bruen.” However, other requirements remain intact, Mr. Bonta said, including requiring applicants to demonstrate “good moral character.” “States still have the right to limit concealed carry permits to those who may safely possess firearms,” he said. The California attorney general’s office is also working with the governor and legislature “to advance legislation that is both constitutional and will maintain safety for Californians.” Mr. Bonta maintains that “more

guns in more places make us less safe,” referring to licensed, lawabiding gun owners. “In California, we are committed to passing and defending commonsense, constitutional gun laws that save lives,” he added. One key bill he’s been working on is SB 918 with state Sen. Anthony Portantino. The bill will “strengthen our existing concealed carry laws to ensure every Californian is safe from gun violence,” said Sen. Portantino, a Democrat whose district includes Glendale. Sen. Portantino maintains that the Supreme Court’s ruling was “a setback for safety” and California “had a plan in place to protect our current and future legislative gun control efforts.” It’s also urgent to address “the gun violence epidemic in our country and concealed carry laws are a key component of that effort,” he added, even though mass shootings haven’t been carried out by those who’ve received concealed carry permits. Hannah Hill, research and policy director for the NFGR, said the Supreme Court’s decision applies to California, whose “citizens have been denied the right to carry a handgun under their unconstitutional ‘may issue’ permitting scheme.” “Now Attorney General Bonta is defying the Supreme Court by turning the ‘good moral character’ requirement in California’s law into a woke litmus test in order to get a public-carry permit,” she added. The groups argue Mr. Bonta’s approach “can only be described as instructions for a witch hunt against anyone who wishes to exercise their Second Amendment rights to carry in public.”

Missouri pork producers knew ramifications of California law before voters passed it By JOE MUELLER

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(The Center Square) — Years before a California law might negatively impact Missouri’s pork industry, farming organizations realized possible implications for farmers and consumers. “The fundamental question is can a state, like California, impose a regulatory framework that puts the compliance on people outside the state?” Garrett Hawkins, president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, said in an interview with The Center Square. “That’s what the issue is before the United States Supreme Court.” Mr. Hawkins said the American Farm Bureau began communicating the implications of California’s Proposition 12 years before it was passed by 63% of

voters in 2018. The law bans the raising or importing of pork, veal or eggs if the animals were “confined in a cruel manner,” described as in areas below minimum square-feet requirements. Missouri ranks sixth nationally in pork production with more than $926 million in annual farm receipts, according to the Missouri Department of Agriculture. California consumes 13% of the nation’s pork and imports 99.87% of pork consumed, according to documents filed by 26 attorneys general in a brief with the Supreme Court. Some agricultural experts predict the price of bacon will increase 60% in California. Mr. Hawkins said approximately 4% of pork producers throughout the country would currently meet California’s requirements. Pork producers outside of California

will be forced to pass the cost of compliance onto all consumers. A single hog is processed into cuts sold nationwide in response to demand. “Missouri’s pork producers would not have access to a market because of their method of production,” Mr. Hawkins said. “Their methods are sound and scientifically based. That’s what gets to the heart of this and why our farmers and ranchers are asking why one state should be able to dictate practices for producers across the nation.” Nine states have hog welfare laws, covering 3% of the national herd, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. California and Massachusetts have retail sales restrictions prohibiting the sale of pork originating from animals in gestation-crate methods. In 2026, Ohio will become the

largest hog-producing state with gestation-crate restrictions. The USDA estimates the total herd of hogs and breeding herds affected by state regulations will remain below 10%, based on an analysis of inventories in 2020. “If California or one state can dictate a practice, what’s going to prevent it from doing this for other sectors of agriculture?” Mr. Hawkins asked. “My guess is the vineyards in California would not like Missouri setting standards for production and processing of grapes for wine and then not allowing that to enter commerce in Missouri or other states.” Arguments in National Pork Producers v. Karen Ross, the secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, will be heard by the Supreme Court on Oct. 11.

California attorney general’s office leaks personal information of legal gun owners By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — A new dashboard from the California Attorney General’s office has leaked the personal information of thousands of the state’s gun owners. The California Department of Justice launched its 2022 Firearms Dashboard Portal on Monday. The portal featured data on the state’s gun purchases as well as concealed carry license holders. Users quickly learned that publicly-accessible files — including identifying information of concealed carry permit owners — could be downloaded from the graphics, as The Reload reports. As of Tuesday afternoon, the dashboard appears to have been pulled from the website. The leaked info included people’s full names, home addresses, dates of birth, and permit issue dates, as confirmed by a lawyer

for the California Rifle and Pistol Association that obtained a copy of the data. Some personal information of conceal-carry license holders is available through a public records request. Additionally, the data revealed the type of permit one holds and whether the person holding the permit is a judge or a member of law enforcement, the report found. In Los Angeles County alone, 2,891 people with standard licenses had their information compromised by the leak, The Reload stated. Initially, this information was available to download on the website by downloading the background information behind the graphics, but it had been updated by Tuesday morning so that any personal information was no longer public. As of the afternoon, the state’s database site appeared entirely inactive. California Rifle and Pistol

Association President Chuck Michel was not happy with the leak and said that a lawsuit may be coming. “Vindictive sore loser bureaucrats have endangered peoples lives and invited conflict by illegally releasing confidential private information,” Michel told The Center Square in a statement. “CRPA is working with several legislators and sheriffs to determine the extent of the damage caused by DOJ’s doxing of law abiding gun owners. Litigation is likely.” Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office responded to The Center Square after the initial publication of this story on the internet. “We are investigating an exposure of individuals’ personal information connected to the DOJ Firearms Dashboard,” his office said via email. “Any unauthorized release of personal information is unacceptable. We are working swiftly to address this situation and

will provide additional information as soon as possible.” Mr. Bonta’s office issued a news release on Monday, announcing the dashboard feature. “Transparency is key to increasing public trust between law enforcement and the communities we serve,” Attorney General Bonta said in the news release. “As news of tragic mass shootings continue to dominate the news cycle, leaving many with feelings of fear and uncertainty, we must do everything we can to prevent gun violence. One of my continued priorities is to better provide information needed to help advance efforts that strengthen California’s common-sense gun laws. “Today’s announcement puts power and information into the hands of our communities by helping them better understand the role and potential dangers of firearms within our state.”

California EV fire casts doubt on ‘green’ energy claims By SCOTT MCCLALLEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — When an electric vehicle caught fire in California, emergency services dumped 4,500 gallons of water on it. Critics say the example explains how EVs can harm the environment. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District posted on Facebook on June 11 the Tesla caught ablaze three weeks after a crash while it

sat in a junkyard. “Crews knocked the fire down, but the car kept reigniting and off-gassing in the battery compartment,” the post said. “Working with the on-site wrecking yard personnel, the Tesla was moved on its side to gain access to the battery compartment underneath. Even with direct penetration, the vehicle would still re-ignite due to the residual heat.” Firefighters submerged the vehicle’s battery component in a water-filled pit but still needed

4,500 gallons to permanently extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The fire kept reigniting because of thermal runaway, which occurs when lithium-ion battery cells self-heat in reaction to extreme temperatures, fire, or gas or shrapnel, causing them to burn hotter, faster, and even reignite after initially extinguished, according to science group UL Research. Extracting precious metals essential for EVs, and

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Councilmember Sneddon moved that the city continue with outdoor dining, require new parklets to be portable, examine guidelines and have the Ad Hoc committee propose a plan for parades and public safety. As part of her motion, Councilmember Sneddon stressed prioritizing cleanliness, lighting and security. The motion passed 4-3. “There’s not really anything to vote for or against because we really didn’t go anywhere,” Mayor Randy Rowse said before the vote. “We met today, we talked about stuff, and we still kicked the can down the road. That’s kind of how we roll sometimes … “There’s nothing in your motion that I can’t vote for, but I don’t know what it’s doing other than sending it back to the committee,” Mayor Rowse told Councilmember Sneddon. “The next time we meet I would like to see something actionable, something we are doing,” he said. “I think we spent a whole bunch of time doing exactly what we have done before, yaking about it, and I don’t think we got anywhere.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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The Santa Barbara City Council voted Tuesday to call for more research on State Street and require future outdoor parklets to be portable.

Santa Barbara County reported 88 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Of those, the highest number, 22, was in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon, according to the Public Health Department. Three cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. Ten cases were in Goleta. Fourteen cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Ten cases were reported in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had three cases. Elsewhere, 14 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Santa Ynez Valley reported six cases. Three cases were in the

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If interested in employment, you can check this website for more information: unitedgroundexpress.com. “Like many issues, we might not see them at our small airport, but from time to time we might be impacted by delays or things taking place at larger hubs,” said Ms. Daus. Karen Ensign, agent for Montecito Village Travel, said she had four clients flying out of Santa Barbara to Dallas early on the first Saturday of June. Three were corporate travelers and one was leisure, and all four were flying business class. The corporate travelers’ final destination was New York, and the leisure travelers’ final destination was Mexico. Their flight was canceled, and there were no other flights out of Santa Barbara that they could take. The corporate travelers were able to get a red eye flight out of Los Angeles that evening, and the leisure traveler was able to fly out of Santa Barbara but not until two days later and in economy rather than business class. Ms. Ensign also explained that she and her husband Steve were flying home from Dublin, Ireland, at the end of May, and after arriving in Charlotte, their

North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. The locations of three cases were pending. The county is conducting quality assurance to align with the California Public Health Department. For that reason, Tuesday’s numbers included 15 backlogged cases. Twenty-eight patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another two are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 94,755 cases, of which 1,033 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 694. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 69.3% of the entire county population (all ages) is fully vaccinated.

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flight from Charlotte to Phoenix was delayed two hours. On May 22, they missed their flight from Phoenix to Santa Barbara, and they had to spend their night in Phoenix. “Check in an hour earlier than you think you need to,” Ms. Ensign said. “For domestic travelers, check in at least two hours early

and for international travelers at least four hours. Make sure the airline has your cell phone number and email, and download the app on your phone. “Summer travelers should check in the night before and always monitor what is going on with their flight,” she said. “If delays are due to conditions within the

airline’s control such as crew or TSA shortages, travelers can ask for compensation, although there are no guarantees. “If cancellations are due to weather or conditions outside the airline’s control, compensation may not necessarily be available.”

Although the lawmakers say they’ll provide additional funding for “reproductive health care services,” including abortion, they tout the budget as a “pro-life agenda.” “This budget builds on our unprecedented commitment to transform the resources available in our state, from a $47 billion multi-year infrastructure and transportation package to education and health care,

showing the nation what a true prolife agenda looks like,” they write. The lawmakers say that this budget will make California the first state to achieve “universal access to health care coverage.” They also say it will provide an extra $200 million for “reproductive health care services.” Other provisions the lawmakers say are in the budget include funding for homeownership

programs, billions in additional education funding, universal preschool, free school meals, and investments in children’s mental health. “In the face of growing economic uncertainty, this budget invests in California’s values while further filling the state’s budget reserves and building in triggers for future state spending to ensure budget stability for years to come,” they wrote.

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Beth Anne Thomas was a deeply loved wife, mother, and friend. She passed away on June 19th, 2022 after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer, outliving her initial prognosis by several years. As she transitioned out of her body and into the spirit world, Beth was held in the arms of her husband, Matt, along with her motherin-law, DeeLee, while her daughter, Melanie, sang her to peace. Beth had many happy memories of growing up on San Marcos Pass with her father Dr. Leonard Burgess, her mother, Barbara, along with her brother, Brent. She was a graduate of San Marcos High School, received her Bachelor’s degree at UCLA, where she was a Tri-Delta sister, and completed her Master’s in Communications at USC. As a long-time resident of Carpinteria, Beth was a beloved community member. She taught aqua aerobics and yoga locally for many years, and was adored by her students. $ORQJ ZLWK WHDFKLQJ VKH KHOG DGPLQLVWUDWLYH SRVLWLRQV DW 8&6% 3DFLÀFD *UDGXDWH Institute, NuSil, The American Diabetes Association, among others. Hiking the Franklin Trail, walking the Carpinteria Bluffs to seal watch where she volunteered for several years, traveling to beautiful places, and indulging in dark chocolate were some of Beth’s greatest pleasures. She loved attending her daughter’s PDQ\ VWDJH SHUIRUPDQFHV WKURXJKRXW WKH \HDUV 0RUH UHFHQWO\ \RX FRXOG RIWHQ ÀQG Beth enjoying a quiet night in delighting in watching a rom-com with her husband. To her community of friends and loved ones, Beth was considered to be relentlessly strong, wonderfully kind, thoughtful, and was an inspiration to those who knew KHU 6KH ZDV D WUXH ZDUULRU LQ KHU ÀJKW DJDLQVW FDQFHU KHOSHG PDQ\ RWKHUV LQ WKH cancer survivor community, and was an impactful member of The Courageous Women 0HWDVWDWLF %UHDVW &DQFHU 6XSSRUW *URXS ,Q WKLV ODVW \HDU VKH IRXJKW HVSHFLDOO\ KDUG in order to spend time with her grandson, Aurelio, who was born in September. She will be eternally missed. Donations to The Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara ( BCRCSB.org ) can be made in Beth’s name to honor her memory. If you have a memory or words you would like to share with her family, you may send an email to InMemoryOfBeth@gmail.com. A celebration of life will be held on July 3 from 1-5pm at Lions Park in Carpinteria.

On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Elizabeth Ann Green, loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away at the age of 79. Elizabeth was a New Year’s baby; born January 1st, 1943, in Valentine, Nebraska then raised on a cattle farm. On March 3rd, 1962, she married her high school sweetheart, Harold Duane Green. They raised their son Anthony Duane Green together. She received her bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Nebraska. After moving to Flagstaff, AZ, she co-founded IMPRA in the early ‘70s and retired in 1994 in Phoenix, AZ. Elizabeth, lovingly referred to as Liz and Besses, had a passion for travel and the outdoors. She was a skilled skier and sailor. Often, her family would travel to Baja, Mexico to tent camp on the shore. Her travels frequently included close friends Bud and Sande to countries across Asia, Europe and Africa. Elizabeth and Harold also raised Arabian horses, including National Champions. This led to owning a beautiful ranch and vineyard in Los Olivos, CA. The vineyard was a bonus for an avid wine enthusiast who preferred a good chardonnay. Elizabeth was never without a dog and particularly adored her Schnauzers. She was known for her business acumen, Republican values and loving blue eyes. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father Johnathan, mother Marie, and stepfather Rex. She is survived by her husband Harold, son Anthony, brothers Bob and John, sister-in-law Jayne, daughter-in-law Julie and two grandchildren, Erika and Rachelle. Services will be held on Friday, July 1st at 11 am at the Loper Funeral Chapel in Ballard, CA. Flowers can be sent to the chapel at 2465 Baseline Ave, Ballard, CA, 93463. Loper Funeral Chapel, Directors

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he Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit that has historically taken place in Texas since 2005 is coming to Los Olivos from July 15 through 17, according to the Fess Parker family. The Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit was founded by Fess Parker and his friends Tom and Lisa Perini of Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap and Dr. Richard Becker of Becker Vineyards in Stonewall, Texas. They established the Texas nonprofit to further cultivate the appreciation of fine wine and food through education and industry discussion. “Buffalo Gap is such a neat place, we ought to have a wine thing,” said Mr. Parker in 2005. Although it has always been a

At top, Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit founders gather together in this 2019 photo. From left are Tim Snider and Ashley Parker Snider of Fess Parker Winery; Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker, Becker Vineyards; and Tom and Lisa Perini, Perini Ranch. Above, “Golden hour” takes place in 2022 at the Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit in Buffalo Gap, Texas.

three-day event in Buffalo Gap, Texas, for the first time ever the summit will be venturing to Los Olivos as part of the California leg of the summit’s three-city tour for an experience called “The Rhône Rodeo.” “The Los Olivos leg of the Buffalo Gap Summit is our firstever opportunity to show off our neck of the woods. We’ll be introducing folks to some terrific local and Texas winemakers, focusing on all things Rhône. All those past years of Texas hospitality are going to be hard to beat, but we’re going to do our best!” said Ashley Parker Snider of Fess Parker Winery. She is the daughter of the late Mr. Parker. “The Rhône Rodeo” weekend will kick off July 15 with a grand entry reception at the Epiphany tasting room in Los Olivos, featuring a casual evening of wine and appetizers in the garden.

The fun continues on July 16 with the Rhône Rodeo Symposium, a seminar showcasing flights of California and Texas Rhône wines in an educational discussion.” Panelists from Santa Barbara County and Texas will be represented, including Blair Fox of the Fess Parker Family Portfolio and Blair Fox Cellars; Tyler Eck of the Fess Parker Family Portfolio and Dunites; Bryan Babcock of Babcock Winery and Vineyards; Matt Dees of Kimsey Vineyard; Jon Leahy of Becker Vineyards; Kassandra Mcpherson of Kim Mcpherson Wines; and Ron Yates of Spicewood Vineyards and Ron Yates Wine. Following the seminar, attendees will experience a behind-the-scenes tour of Fess Parker Winery as well as a Santa Maria-style barbecue lunch at the Please see RODEO on B2

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memory of her late mother. She found that creating artistic and Japanese-styled clothing helped her deal with her mother’s death and a personal health issue. Her collection includes vintage, upcycled, and embellished jackets, kimonos, jeans, sweatshirts and shirts. Poppies carries jewelry,

photographs, original art, knitwear, decor, pottery, and more items by local makers. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, visit poppiesartandgifts.indiemade. com. The store is closed July 4. — Staff report

Community Health Centers of Central Coast receives Safety Net Award Community Health Centers of the Central Coast has received the 17th annual Supporting the Safety Net Award from the Association for Community Affiliated Health Plans, according to CenCal Health, the Medi-Calmanaged care plan for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, This prestigious national award honors a community organization or individual that exceeds expectations in implementing health programs to benefit underserved populations.

ACAP member CenCal Health nominated CHC for this recognition due to CHC’s vital role in serving the vulnerable and disenfranchised on the Central Coast during the COVID-19 pandemic, most notably supporting Hispanic and Latinx/e workers employed in food production and agriculture. Exporting to more than 30 countries and rendering more than $1.8 billion in production value, agriculture is one of the largest industries in Santa Barbara County, according to a

2020 agricultural report published by the county. Though designated as critical members of the workforce, being a farm laborer often comes at a dangerous price. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hispanic and Latinx/e workers employed in food production or agriculture have a substantially higher risk of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and death compared to non-Hispanic workers in those industries. — Marilyn McMahon

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picturesque Rodney’s Vineyard. The Saturday portion of the summit will conclude with a sparkling wine reception on the Fess Parker Winery terrace, followed by a multi-course wine dinner prepared by bouchon Santa Barbara. And to close out the weekend on July 17, attendees will enjoy a Bonne Journee Brunch in the garden, featuring food from Nella Kitchen and Bar in Los Olivos. “Since 2005, the Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit has featured and celebrated distinguished chefs and winemakers from across the globe in Buffalo Gap,” said Ms. Perini. “2022 marks a special year for the event. What once was three days in Buffalo Gap is now three full events in three exclusive locations. The first one was in April at Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, and the third one will be Oct. 14 through 16 at Becker Vineyards in Stonewall, Texas. “We’re looking forward to kicking off Rhone Rodeo Weekend in Los Olivos with our friends and co-founders at Fess Parker Winery in July.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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Fess Parker, a Santa Barbara County winemaker known for starring as Davy Crockett, relaxes in 2005 at the Perini Ranch in Buffalo Gap, Texas.

FYI All-access tickets for the Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit, set for July 15-17 in Los Olivos, are available for $800. Individual tickets for the Rhône Rodeo Symposium on July 16 are also available a la carte for $200, which includes the winery tour and barbecue lunch. For more information, call 800-367-1721 or visit www. buffalogapsummit.com/events.

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reality of the situation. LIBRA — Bring things down to Earth today, Libra. Get grounded and enjoy the day. You’ll find that the more you slow down and adopt a caring, sensitive, receptive attitude, the more things will naturally flow your way. This isn’t a day to fight. It’s a day to connect with others on a symbiotic level. Nurture yourself and others. SCORPIO — Today is a fantastic day for you, Scorpio, so enjoy yourself fully. Your emotions will be stable, and you’ll find that you have a very expansive sense of well-being. Your self-confidence is strong, and you should use this to your advantage. SAGITTARIUS — Today is a good day for you to simply get things done. Take care of those annoying tasks that have been building up for a while. You have a great opportunity to accomplish quite a bit. People are less concerned with frivolous drivel and gossip than they are with setting a plan for meeting an important goal. CAPRICORN — Your emotions may seem a bit muddy today and you might not understand the reason why, Capricorn. Share your thoughts with others, and you should find that talking it out will help you sort through the maelstrom of feelings. If you need to, shift things down to second gear for a little more power. AQUARIUS — You’re going to get it all today, Aquarius. You may not be feeling especially powerful, and in fact, some around you may be trying to make you feel incompetent. Realize that this is a passing trend and you’ll soon bounce back to your true self. Open your aperture up a little more than usual and let more light into your life. You can shoot some of the best shots today! PISCES — Today is a day to shine, Pisces, so make sure you’re giving it your all. Get the credit you deserve for all you do. Try not to fall into self-pity. Be yourself and people will naturally follow your lead. Now is an excellent time to make some plans for the future. Stay grounded and on target with your goals.

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Poll: 83% of Americans cutting back on personal spending due to inflation By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001608 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: PEREZ LANDSCAPING INC, 801 E HALEY ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: PEREZ LANDSCAPING INC: 4973 EL CARRO LANE, CARPENTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 06/22/2022 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 20, 2012. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220001626 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST MINIATURE CATTLE COMPANY, 2151 RICHVIEW ROAD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: LISA S BOGNUDA: 2151 RICHVIEW ROAD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455. 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 06/23/2022 by E17, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 23, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

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groceries and clothing were among the most frequently mentioned items,” the Provident Bank report said. “More than 50% (53.33%) said they now spend between $101-$500 more per month on groceries. According to the survey results, 32% of drivers are now spending between $101$250 more per month on gasoline, with 13.5% reporting a monthly increase in fuel costs between $251-$500. “In addition to gasoline, groceries and clothing, respondents named baby products, meat, utilities, household goods, milk and alcohol as adding the most to their monthly bills,” according to the report.

The cutback in spending comes as consumer prices have risen at the fastest pace in four decades and the producer price index saw a 10.8% increase in the past year. “While some consumers have cut back on some non-essential spending, like dining out and unnecessary travel, others reported much more drastic changes such as skipping meals, conserving water, and eliminating meat from their diets,” the report said. “People are feeling an immense amount of financial pressure right now.” The poll surveyed 600 U.S. adults. Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

Poll: 88% of small businesses concerned recession is around the corner By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The vast majority of small business owners fear a recession in the coming year, according to a new poll. The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council released the survey, which found 88% of small business owners are “concerned a recession is around the corner.” “There’s little breathing room for our nation’s small business owners and their employees,”

SBE Council President and CEO Karen Kerrigan said. “They’ve gone from one set of economic challenges to the next over the past couple of years, and now they are vastly cutting back on spending and investment, which will have a harmful effect across the economy.” Soaring inflation has hit small businesses hard as federal data showed the producer price index rose 10.8%, and consumer prices have risen at the fastest rate in decades. As The Center Square previously reported, an Alignable poll in May found that 51% of

small businesses fear inflation could “force them to close their businesses within the next six months.” The SBE Council survey found only 7% are “unconcerned” about inflation, according to the survey. Overall, the poll found that 33% say the current economic conditions are “fair,” while 44% call the conditions “poor.” The poll also found that “62% of small business owners report they are cutting back on spending due to higher business costs.” That cutback on costs could have a ripple effect throughout

the economy as other businesses suffer from the loss of demand. “The spending actions and investment decisions of millions of small business owners has a major impact on the health of the economy,” Kerrigan said. “The collective pull back on spending and investment will be felt in local economies and at the national level alike.” The survey queried 408 small businesses owners from June 7 to June 10. Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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(The Center Square) — The vast majority of Americans are cutting back on their spending because of rising inflation, according to new survey data. New Jersey-based Provident Bank released the report, which found that roughly 83% of those surveyed have cut back on personal spending due to inflation, with about 23% saying they have made “drastic changes” to their spending. The poll found that 10.5% of those surveyed reported “eliminating all non-essential purchases” and 71.7% reported they have “made at least some

changes to personal travel habits.” Many Americans are struggling to purchase basic necessities as gas prices hit record highs earlier this month. According to the American Automobile Association, prices topped $5 per gallon before dipping down slightly in recent days. On Tuesday, the national average was $4.88 per gallon. California has consistently remained above the national average. On Tuesday, the state’s average price was $6.31 a gallon, according to AAA. In Santa Barbara County, the average was $6.30 a gallon. “When asked which price increases on regularly purchased products or services have hurt consumers the most, gasoline,

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The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday to address private equity ownership of single-family rentals.

Congress addresses private equity as Americans struggle with rising prices for homes By RICHIE MALOUF THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) — Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to purchase an affordable home as large investors increase their market share. The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday to address private equity ownership of single-family rentals and the impact it’s having on average Americans. “Today’s hearing will examine troubling issues regarding the mass predatory purchasing of single-family homes by private equity firms,” said Rep. Al Green, D-Texas. A number of private equity firms, along with other large

corporations, have been purchasing individual homes to turn them into rental properties for years. According to a report published earlier this month by Redfin, a real estate brokerage company, investors purchased fewer houses during the first quarter of this year than they did in the last quarter of 2021. But even with that decline, investors increased their overall share of American homes. Redfin reports that investor market share hit a record high of 20% of homes sold in the first quarter of 2022, the highest seen since the first quarter of 2000. According to Redfin, investors are purchasing fewer homes this year for the same reasons everyday Americans are: higher

interest rates. One of the witnesses Tuesday, Shad Bogany of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, argued that the real problem behind consumers’ inability to purchase homes is that investors are outbidding potential homeowners. “Homeowners can’t buy these houses because they’re being outbidded,” he said. “When you have an affordable house come up, and you have 20 bids on that house, 20 consumers trying to buy that house, and the investor comes in and just writes a check for it, and he bids. He outbids the other 19 people. It is a huge problem in the Houston area.” Democrats at the hearing agreed with Bogany’s point. “This has been a crisis in our country,” said Rep. Rashida

Talib, D-Mich. “... We haven’t been able to address it because we allow corporations and corporate greed to come before the needs of our American people.” Republicans pushed back, arguing the higher prices are a result of inflation, which has soared since President Joe Biden took office. “Today’s hearing is supposedly about how private equity is buying up all of the singlefamily homes across the country and preventing families from purchasing homes and instead forcing up rental costs,” said Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C. “This is just the latest scapegoat for the broad-based inflation that has spread throughout our entire economy, including in the housing market.”

Airbnb makes ban on all parties official

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(The Center Square) — Airbnb made its temporary ban on parties at short-term rentals permanent. In August 2020, the company announced a global ban on all parties and events at Airbnb listings. That included a cap on occupancy at 16. “Some have chosen to take bar and club behavior to homes, sometimes rented through our platform,” the company said at the time. “We think such conduct is incredibly irresponsible — we do not want that type of business, and anyone engaged in or allowing that behavior does not belong on our platform.” On Tuesday, the company said the temporary ban had worked and that it was officially codifying the ban as company policy.

“We believe there is a direct correlation between our implementation of the policy in August 2020 and a 44% yearover-year drop in the rate of party reports,” the company said in a statement. “The ban has been well received by our host community, and we’ve received positive feedback from community leaders and elected officials. As we build on this momentum, we believe the time is right to codify this policy.” While unauthorized parties have always been prohibited at Airbnb listings, repeated problems with party houses have forced the company to change its policies multiple times to deal with issues involving parties. “Historically, we allowed hosts to use their best judgment and authorize parties when appropriate for their home and neighborhood,” the company

said. “In late 2019, we tightened our measures to prohibit both ‘open-invite’ parties (i.e., those advertised on social media) as well as ‘chronic party houses’ that had developed into neighborhood nuisances.” As part of the new policy, Airbnb is getting rid of the 16-person cap for some listings. “The temporary party ban policy announced in summer 2020 included a 16-person occupancy cap – which was prompted primarily by COVID-19 concerns around large gatherings prior to the introduction of vaccines,” the company said. “As part of the updated policy, and based on feedback from a number of hosts who have listings that can house above 16 people comfortably, we will remove this cap.” The party-ban policy comes with consequences for those who violate the rules. Consequences

can include account suspension and removal from the platform. In 2021, more than 6,600 guests were suspended from Airbnb for attempting to violate the party ban, the company said. The company also said it remains committed to enforcing the no-party policy. “Strong policies must be complemented by strong enforcement,” the company said. “We’ve introduced a number of anti-party measures in recent years to enforce our policy and try, to the best of our ability, to stop both unauthorized parties and chronic party houses. These include anti-party reservation prevention, special holiday antiparty measures, a 24-hour safety line, our Neighborhood Support Line and a partnership with Vrbo to share information on repeat ‘party house’ offenders in the U.S.”