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Worried about withdrawal Veterans voice concern about Afghanistan’s future, oppose U.S. involvement

Animal Services recovers 81 stray pets Fireworks may have scared animals

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Santa Barbara County Animal Services took in 81 stray animals Thursday through Monday.

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Retired Lt. John Blankenship told the News-Press he was never in favor of sending troops to Afghanistan. The Montecito resident, seen here in the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation museum, joins fellow local veterans in expressing concerns about U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, fearing the consequences that have already happened and are expected to happen.

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As U.S. troops withdraw from Afghanistan, Taliban forces are gaining momentum. The U.S. intelligence community and foreign policy experts are warning that the Afghan government could collapse as soon as six months after the U.S. fully exits. Last Friday, U.S. troops ditched Bagram Airfield — its key base in Afghanistan it had occupied for nearly two decades — without notifying the base’s Afghan commander, by slipping away in the night and shutting off the electricity, according to national media reports.

The Afghan commander, General Asadullah Kohistani, told BBC Monday that Afghan forces were expecting the Taliban to attack Bagram. The Pentagon announced Friday that the final withdrawal of U.S. troops will be completed by the end of August, ahead of President Joe Biden’s plan to fully withdraw from the country by Sept. 11, on the 20th anniversary of the Al Qaeda attacks on the U.S. carried out by Osama bin Laden. The Taliban has already assumed control of roughly a third of all 421 districts and district centers in Afghanistan, and the U.S. withdrawal is nearly 90% complete, national media reports say.

Local veterans in the Santa Barbara area compared this withdrawal to that of the withdrawal of troops from South Vietnam in the mid-1970s. “Comparisons between Vietnam and Afghanistan are hard because of the differences of culture, economy and religion within the two countries,” Staff Sgt. Mark Theis of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 1649 in Santa Barbara told the NewsPress Tuesday. He served in the Army in Vietnam and Germany. “But certainly ‘quagmire’ (for the U.S.) and ‘attrition’ (body count) apply in both instances.” Ed Montanez, a VFW trustee and a former Navy corporal in the Marine Corps, seconded the

quagmire theory regarding U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. “I’m not well-versed to know what’s going to happen or how it’s going to happen,” he told the News-Press. “It’s just unfortunate that we got involved in a situation there, that, in my opinion, we shouldn’t have been involved in from the get-go, from the very beginning.” Ret. Cpl. Montanez added that while he also doesn’t know how Afghanistan will progress from here, he hopes any decision regarding U.S. involvement “is in the best interest of the American people.” Retired Navy Lt. John Please see WITHDRAWAL on A4

Santa Barbara police report busy Fourth of July weekend By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara police officers assigned to the Fourth of July special event issued 127 traffic and parking citations, 11 municipal code citations, five misdemeanor arrests, one felony arrest and one DUI. The department gathered 31 calls for service, six reports and 172 fireworks calls. These numbers do not include actions taken by patrol officers. The department made notable arrests this weekend, including: COURTESY PHOTO

Police reported recovering a loaded handgun from the vehicle of a subject who resisted arrest.

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UCSB athletics braces for nationwide changes New NCAA policy allows endorsement deals By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

It’s been a week since the National Collegiate Athletic Association announced policy changes allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, or NIL. UCSB Athletic Director John McCutcheon isn’t ready to make projections, but he anticipates athletic departments will be grappling with these changes for the next six months to a year. The NCAA’s policy allows athletes to follow their state’s law regarding NIL. In states without NIL laws yet, athletes can profit freely. California was the first state to pass legislation allowing college athletes to sign endorsement deals, but the law isn’t set to go into effect until 2023. The state legislature is currently reviewing Senate Bill 26, which would push the date up to Sept. 1 and allow community college athletes to benefit as well. The first state NIL laws took effect last Thursday, weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the NCAA couldn’t limit educational benefits. Mr. McCutcheon said that ruling didn’t change much by itself but may have led to the new NIL policy.

“What it did was send a signal from the Supreme Court that any type of legislation had to be flexible for the student athletes,” he told the News-Press Tuesday. NIL laws are more of a shock to programs. In an age of social media influencers, athletes have access to a plethora of endorsement opportunities. “Previously, student athletes couldn’t do things that a normal student could,” he said. “Where this ultimately will go, I don’t think any of us know. There are so many different laws in place.” UCSB has two staff members dedicated to reviewing NCAA rules and making sure the program complies. NCAA compliance positions are a mainstay of Division I athletics. “We’ve got more things that we have to monitor than you can imagine,” Mr. McCutcheon said. He will be working with an agency for NIL rules. He said many other teams are contracting with the agency as well. Athletes must notify their program of any deals, but schools can’t actively set up endorsements. It is yet to be seen how NIL laws may affect recruiting. “There’s a lot of speculation that only a lot of high-profile Please see NCAA on A4

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DRIVER HITS TREE OFF CLIFF DRIVE Four occupants were seriously

injured when their vehicle crashed into a tree in the 2300 block of Cliff Drive Sunday night. The driver is suspected to have been under the influence at the time of the incident. Witnesses reported a black Ford Mustang traveling at a high speed east on Cliff Drive. Neighbors ran out when they heard the crash and aided the four occupants. The Santa Barbara Police Critical Accident Team is investigating the incident. Firefighters extricated the occupants from the vehicle, and all four occupants were transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services received a total of 81 stray animals, a mix of dogs and cats, from Thursday through Monday. Of those, 24 animals arrived Sunday and Monday. “It is a lot more than usual compared to the past few weeks,” Jessica Wiebe, public information assistant at Santa Barbara County Animal Services, told the News-Press Tuesday. “I believe, with all the fireworks, animals are getting scared and running out.” Of the 81 that were received, 42 are still waiting at Animal Services for their owners. It typically costs $100 to $300 to reclaim a pet, but the

shelters have waived the fee through Saturday. Pets not yet microchipped will be sent home with a free microchip as well. A total of 21 animals were collected by their owners Sunday and Monday. Typically just 17% of strays are reunited with owners, Animal Services posted on its Facebook page, though Fourth of July could be an exception. Ms. Wiebe recommends people knock on neighbors’ doors when they find a stray pet. Most pets are found within a mile of home. They should also post on Nextdoor, Facebook groups and other social media platforms with pictures of the animal, she said. Nextdoor also has a directory of neighborhood pets with owners’

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Democrats, Republicans reflect on Jan. 6 insurrection

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Police identified the driver as Marlon Anibal Valle Mejia, 23, of Santa Barbara. OFFICER INJURED WHILE DETAINING FELON A Santa Barbara Police officer sustained a non-life-threatening serious injury while arresting a subject just past midnight Friday in the 1100 block of Coast Village Circle. A Santa Barbara Police sergeant on patrol observed a suspicious vehicle and approached the driver and his juvenile passenger. The sergeant noticed narcotics and drug paraphernalia inside the car. The subject allegedly reached for his keys to start the vehicle, and officers attempted to detain the subject. He ignored officers’ commands and reached for the vehicle’s floor. Officers later found a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine in the location the subject was reaching. Another high-capacity magazine was inside the vehicle as well. Law enforcement removed the subject from the car, struggling with him and called for backup. The injured officer received immediate medical attention. Police identified Kevin Alexis Benitez-Carbajal, 19, of Santa Barbara as the subject. He is held at the Santa Barbara County Jail for resisting officers with violence (felony), possession of a loaded firearm with narcotics (felony), felon in possession of ammunition (felony), child endangerment (felony), possession of narcotics (misdemeanor) and possession of paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Bail is $100,000. VENTURA POLICE, SBPD ARREST WANTED SUBJECT Santa Barbara and Ventura police officers collaborated

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“The day a violent mob of insurrectionists attacked our Capitol will forever live in infamy in my mind,” U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, said in a statement to the News-Press six months after the Jan. 6 riot.But he didn’t answer a News-Press question about whether security has improved at the Capitol.

of insurrectionists attacked our Capitol will forever live in infamy in my mind.” Senate Republicans blocked an independent investigation into the attack, citing concerns of a partisan probe. The congressman

TRANSIENT ARRESTED FOR CAR THEFT Santa Barbara police officers, who were assigned to foot patrol along the State Street promenade, arrested a transient woman after she allegedly struck a stolen car with a windowpunching tool Friday afternoon. They observed the subject repeatedly striking the driver’s side window of a black Subaru parked in the lot of a business in the 400 block of State Street. Officers checked the vehicle’s record, which revealed it was stolen June 30 from a downtown residence. The subject told officers she was borrowing the car from a friend. Officers arrested the subject, 38-year-old transient Lindsay

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A black Ford Mustang crashed into a tree off Cliff Drive Sunday night.

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to arrest a subject wanted for allegedly making serious threats to an acquaintance. SBPD received a report of criminal threats June 30 and after investigating, detectives determined the threats met the requirements for felony charges. Law enforcement issued a warrant for the subject’s arrest. The subject, Cyranno Azul Campos, 24, of Santa Barbara was arrested twice this year for firearm-related threats and possession of firearms. He was located in Ventura, and Ventura Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics attempted to arrest him as he arrived at work Friday. He allegedly fled and barricaded himself in a nearby restroom. Santa Barbara police detectives responded to Ventura to assist. Ventura police negotiated the subject’s safe surrender after an hour and a half. Mr. Campos is held at the Santa Barbara County Jail for criminal threats (felony), committing a felony while out on bail (felony) and resisting arrest (misdemeanor). Bail is set at $500,000.

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Republicans are involved with the investigation and that they can “agree that what happened was not acceptable.” Just two House Republicans voted in favor of launching a new investigation into the incident, with the rest objecting that majority Democrats would be in charge. Prior to that vote, Senate Republicans blocked the creation of an independent commission that would have been evenly split between the two parties, according to The Associated Press. “Our nation, and the families of the brave law enforcement officers who were injured defending us or died following the attack, deserve answers,” Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., said as one of the two Republicans who voted in favor. But Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said of the probe, “I know I’ve got real concerns — I know he (Minority Leader McCarthy) does — that this is all just political, and that this is impeachment three against President Trump.” Ms. Elliott said the attack on the U.S. Capitol shouldn’t be a partisan issue. “That day is not really what this country is about. The folks that caused it and were a part of it need to be held responsible to ensure that this isn’t something that we ever see happen again,” she said. “If there’s no accountability, then what would ever stop this from happening again?”

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Tuesday marked six months since the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. As it stands six months later, the Department of Justice is still on the search for rioters, including many accused of attacks on law enforcement officers and journalists, along with the person who planted two pipe bombs outside the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees the night before Jan. 6, according to The Associated Press. Last week, Speaker Nancy Pelosi kicked off a special investigation into the attack where five individuals died (one by gunshot from Capitol Police, one by drug overdose and three by natural causes), 140 people were injured, hundreds breached police perimeters, historic property was vandalized and looted, and Capitol Police officers were assaulted. CNN reported Tuesday that several current and former Capitol Police officers, Capitol security officials, lawmakers and aides said not enough has been done to address the security failures during the attack. However, when the News-Press asked U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, about his thoughts on if there has been any improvement in security, he did not answer the question. Instead, the congressman said in a statement to the NewsPress, “The day a violent mob

addressed them in a Tweet. “We can’t act as if Jan. 6 didn’t happen,” Rep. Carbajal wrote. “... Today I proudly voted to create a bipartisan Select Committee in the House to learn the truth of that dark day.” Speaker Pelosi named eight members to the new select committee, but is allowing House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, to recommend the other five. Rep. McCarthy has declined to say whether Republicans will participate in the investigation. Bobbi McGinnis, chair of the Santa Barbara County Republican Party, did not respond to the News-Press’ requests for comment. But the News-Press reached Darcel Elliott, the chair of the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party. “When the insurrection first happened, there were Republicans who were more outspoken about their horror at what they witnessed, and now what I’m seeing is political pressure — particularly from Trump” and Republicans who disagree with those Republicans who favor an investigation of the Jan. 6 attack, Ms. Elliott told the News-Press. “It looks like there’s a lot less political courage to stand up than there was in the first few days after the insurrection happened, so Republicans have started to back off and want to just forget it happened.” Ms. Elliott said she thinks it’s “really, really important” that

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DMV begins paperless renewal notices By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering Californians the option to receive driver’s license renewal notices by email. This is part of the department’s effort to expand digital services and reduce its carbon footprint. “Our customers can now ‘go green’ with the DMV and opt in to receive an email instead of a paper renewal notice in the mail when their driver’s license is about to expire,” DMV Director Steve Gordon said in a news release. “This new paperless option is convenient for the customer, makes renewing online a breeze and will save tons of paper every year. We hope our customers see the value and sign up for this new electronic option.” Once customers sign in or

create a secure online account at dmv.ca.gov, they can choose to receive driver’s license renewal notices by email. Along with helping the environment, this paperless option also will simplify the renewal process by linking to the sign-in page for the online renewal form and information about applying for a REAL ID. The DMV will begin sending electronic renewal notices to eligible customers who opt in starting in August for driver’s licenses expiring in December 2021. The DMV sends renewal notices about three to four months before a license expires, typically every five years. The new email notification service was implemented with security in mind, according to the news release. Email renewal reminders will

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not include the full driver’s license number, and the DMV does not share customer email addresses with private companies. In addition, the DMV has recently taken many steps to offer more digital services. Most DMV tasks do not require an office visit, and customers are encouraged to use its online services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. Customers can also use the service advisor on the DMV website to learn their options to complete DMV tasks. With more customers using online services, DMV offices now have more space to accommodate Californians who need a REAL ID or complete other tasks that require an office visit. email: gmccormick@newspress.com

DVS announces fundraising campaign Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County is calling for nominations for its third annual fundraising campaign, “The Upstanding Man.” DVS provides shelter and assistance to individuals and families affected by domestic violence and seeks donations through its annual fundraisers. The Upstanding Man campaign is an opportunity for the community to honor friends, fathers, mentors, etc. as a man of integrity. DVS defines an “upstanding man” as one who is not a bystander to domestic violence but instead takes a stand

against it. The organization invites all men, including cisgender men, trans men and nonbinary individuals, to be part of the campaign. Community members can nominate someone or themselves to be part of the campaign. The names will be published in July 15 issues of local publications and included online. To reserve a spot, DVS requests a minimum donation of $100. The deadline for printed names is Friday. “During the month of July, we want to honor those men and boys who have taken a stand against all

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violence and demeaning behavior,” Jan Campbell, executive director of Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County, said in a news release. “Our upstanding men have joined with us to say, ‘Count me in – I am positive, supportive and accountable and I will never be a bystander,’” she said. For more information, go to dvsolutions.org/upstandingman, call 805-963-4458, ext. 1109, or email Jenni-Elise Ramirez, DVS development officer, at jennieliser@dvsolutions.org.

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Rev your engines. The Montecito Motor Classic is riding back this October to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria. The event is free and open to the public, and for the ninth year, being presented by the Armand Hammer Foundation. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10. The Montecito Motor Classic specializes in one-of-a-kind, highend luxury and exotic vehicles, set in the comfortable informality and fun of a car show. In addition, the Montecito Motor Classic uses Quail Judging, in which the entrants themselves select both the best in their class and best in show. Car owners can enter online up until July 15. This year’s theme, “The Concept Car,” will focus on the advances of auto technology for more than 80 years. Side attractions this year include a Kids Zone, vendor chalets featuring local boutiques and businesses, a hat competition for those styling alongside the sedans and the Polo Club’s new Fieldside Grill, which offers a full menu and bar. Montecito Bank & Trust is also a major sponsor. George Leis, bank president and COO, said in a news release, “Montecito Bank & Trust is proud to be the official bank partner of the Montecito Motor Classic.” Additional sponsors include Silverhorn Jewelers, Solvang

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The Montecito Motor Classic will return for 2021 to the Santa Barbara Polo Club. Shown here unveiling the poster from left are Maria McCall (director of MClub), George Leis (COO of Montecito Bank and Trust — the official bank of the car show), Dolores Johnson (founder and executive director of the Montecito Motor Classic) and Monte Wilson (founder of Santa Barbara Cars and Coffee).

Alisal Vacation Cottages, The Condor Express, The Storage Place, Carp Events, National Parts Depot, Magnuson Superchargers and Barris Kustom Cars. The Montecito Motor Classic was founded 10 years ago by Dolores Morelli Johnson, a Santa Barbara native with a background in aviation. The annual car show has

benefited multiple community organizations. The event has contributed more than $500,000 to Special Olympics, DRAGG, Santa Barbara Police Activities League and 911 At Ease International since its inception. For more information, visit www.montecitomotorclassic.com. email: gmccormick@newspress. com

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Blankenship told the News-Press he also was never in favor of sending troops to Afghanistan. “I’m very frustrated by the whole thing … We’ve learned nothing from history it seems,” he said. “In the 19th century, a British division was wiped out totally there by the warlords, and then you go to the 20th century and the Russians invade for 10 years and finally leave. And it seems like we learned nothing from them.” Dieter Dupont was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and ended his service as a lieutenant colonel. He said the sneaky exit by the troops from Bagram Airfield last weekend concerns him. “I have been worried about the withdrawal, and the reason for that is we’ve got so much of a commitment to Afghanistan in terms of lives and money, that for us to pull out, the same thing can happen that happened in Vietnam,” he told the News-Press. On Monday, it was reported that more than 1,000 Afghan soldiers fighting the Taliban in the northern part of Afghanistan fled over the border to Tajikistan, fearing their ability to stave off further Taliban advances. BBC reported that the escape was the third time in three days Afghan soldiers have fled and the fifth time in two weeks. “The Taliban is advancing all across the board,” Lt. Col. Dupont said. “I don’t think the Afghan military is strong enough to really hold them off.” The Air Force veteran said that while he has never been to Afghanistan himself, he has many friends he’s talked to who have been stationed there for two or three tours. “They all pretty much tell me that the Afghan government and Afghan military are not that reliable in being able to stand on their own feet,” Lt. Col. Dupont said. Veterans agreed that it is possible (and probable) that Kabul will fall. Lt. Col. Dupont described the Afghan capital as “symbolic territory.” Robert Wright, an Air Force veteran who served in Germany as an aircraft weapons mechanic, agreed. “I’m pretty sure Kabul will fall, because already, Afghan troops have been retreating,

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“I’m very frustrated by the whole thing … We’ve learned nothing from history it seems,” retired Lt. John Blankenship told the News-Press, regarding U.S. troops in Afghanistan. “In the 19th century, a British division was wiped out totally there by the warlords, and then you go to the 20th century and the Russians invade for 10 years and finally leave,. And it seems like we learned nothing from them.”

and it doesn’t look like the government is going to stand in power for maybe five or six months,” he told the News-Press. “I’m sure the Taliban is back in charge, but I guess if they’re not a threat to us and if we decided that it’s not in our best interests, then so be it.” He added that it could be headed in the direction of a civil war, citing the U.S. troops’ escape in the night. “The optics aren’t very good. I’m sure the Taliban is really emboldened,” Staff Sgt. Wright said. Ret. Lt. Blankenship said that it’s not a matter of if Kabul will fall, but when. “It’s not about massive armies anymore. It’s about how do you fight a non-army like the Taliban with a real, modern-day army?” he said. “...You can’t ever ‘fix’ them.” The local veterans added that they didn’t agree with the decision to state a specific date of full U.S. troop withdrawal. Ret. Cpl.

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Montanez said he also didn’t appreciate the date being set on 9/11. “I don’t think it should be Sept. 11. That’s an anniversary for another event. I don’t agree with that. They should pick another day,” he said. Others said that setting a specific date gave the Taliban a leg up so they can simply wait until the deadline. “I think it’s foolish to give a deadline. It makes much more sense to give a time frame (such as) ‘two months earlier’ and ‘two months later,’ ” Lt. Col. Dupont said. “Why tell your adversaries the exact date you’re going to be gone and give them the advantage in intelligence? “It was a political announcement — Sept. 11 is obviously a very important date, and to use that was going to grab a lot of attention,” he said. None of the veterans expressed optimism for the Afghan government. Instead, they hope the U.S. will learn from its involvement overseas, which the veterans said, likely didn’t do much but kill some bad guys. “I served in the Army in Vietnam and Germany, and my hope is that, somehow, if left alone, the people of Afghanistan will find a way to resolve their problems,” Staff Sgt. Thies said. “The Russians gave up after about 10 years, and the U.S. after 20. All that death (Russians, Americans, Afghanis and others) has not led to peace … U.S. forces can’t leave soon enough for me.” Ret. Lt. Blankenship spoke to the pain and suffering of the veterans who have returned from Afghanistan, saying some men and women had five to six deployments out there, and now they have returned or will return “so discouraged.” “I would have hated to lose a son or daughter over there. But that’s what America does,” he said. “We have a lot of really good people who believe in great ideals, and we send them off to do the best they can… “I hope before the next one, whatever happens, wherever it happens, that we would do it like (former Secretary of State) Colin Powell said: ‘If you’re going to own it and break it, figure out a strategy of when you’re getting out.’ We seem to have lost the ability to do that, and it’s discouraging in a lot of ways. We don’t need to lose any more people in that way.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A1 contact information. If people still can’t find a stray pet’s owner, then taking the pet to Animal Services is the next step. Pets registered in the county receive an ID tag with a QR code people can scan to find the owner’s information. Santa Barbara County Animal Services displays strays on a lostand-found page, updated every 30 minutes. Animals have a five-day hold before they are posted for

adoption. Owners of lost animals can look through the cages if a description matching their pet is listed, though many have photos online. Currently, Animal Services has 90 animals in its care. Ms. Wiebe has noticed an uptick in intakes as people return to work and get into busier schedules. To look through the strays at Animal Services, go to countyofsb.org/phd/animal/ lostandfound.sbc. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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Reclaim fees for pets are waived through Saturday at Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

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get ahead? Mr. McCutcheon can’t speculate what will happen. “As history’s dictated, there’s always somebody out there that looks to create an advantage over other teams,” he said. “But we will not let it happen on our

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Ann spent her childhood and early adult life in Illinois and especially cherished her days in Crystal Lake. Ann attended Dennison University from 1942-1944. She then married her longtime sweetheart Walter Mike Lorimer who was completing his tenure with the United States Navy. After finishing his college education, Mike enrolled at Harvard Law School. Ann and Mike lived in Boston for the next few years and Ann gave birth to their first child Michael George. Next, the Lorimers settled in Los Angeles where their second son Daniel Shepardson was born. Mike practiced law in the entertainment industry. When Ann’s sons were teenagers, she returned to college at UCLA from 1966-1970. She earned her Masters in Public Health, Phi Beta Kappa. Ann worked at UCLA Health Services Research from 1971-1983. Her work focused on treatment and prevention of childhood illnesses. One aspect of her job she found especially rewarding was mentoring young immigrant mothers. In 1983, Ann and Mike moved to Santa Barbara and loved every minute of living here. For more than 10 years, they became worldwide travelers. Ann was a diligent daily walker usually enjoying a 5 mile hike up and down the Riviera hills. Ann’s marriage of more than 50 years ended when her beloved Mike died of illness in December, 2000. For more than 20 years, Ann generously served her Santa Barbara community as a volunteer in various organizations. Her favorites were the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens and the League of Women Voters, Voters Services and Education Committee. Ann was a patron of the Music Academy of the West and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City among numerous other charities. She loved music and attended hundreds of concerts both in Santa Barbara and New York City. Another great love of Ann’s was reading -- both fiction and non-fiction. She had a prodigious memory for books she had read decades ago. Ann belonged to a book club that continued for more than 25 years. Members became her closest friends and meetings were a highlight of her month. Ann was much loved by her family members and many friends. She will be greatly missed. Ann is survived by two sons, Michael and wife Judith, and Daniel. Two grandchildren, Cari Lutz and her husband Michael and Jack Lorimer and his wife Marina. Four greatgrandchildren, Sophia, Natasha, Vincent and Nathan.

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Quirina B. Mexia, a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara, died peacefully Saturday, June 26, 2021 surrounded by her family. Quirina was the foundation of her family. Over the course of her 88 years, she experienced immense tragedies but persevered and was rewarded with a fulﬁlling life with personal successes and a loving family. Quirina imparted wisdom and shared her love with all her family, friends, and those who knew her. Quirina owned and operated the Hair Castle Salon for over 40 years helping many patrons look and feel beautiful. Every Christmas holiday her family tradition would be to gather to celebrate and make tamales -- it was a cherished and anticipated time. She is preceded in death by her grandson Antonio Benjamin Barbosa and great-grandson Julian Tyler Barbosa. She is survived by her husband Carlos Mexia, daughters Mary Ellen Plascencia, Rosa Maria Plascencia/Arturo and sons Lorenso Barbosa, Enrique Barbosa/Frances, and Ralph Barbosa/Yolanda, as well as 14 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Viewing: • Wednesday, July 7, 2021 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel 15 E Sola St, Santa Barbara Ca. 93101 Rosary: • Wednesday, July 7, 2021 7:00 p.m. at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel • 15 E Sola St, Santa Barbara, Ca 93101 Funeral: • Thursday, July 8, 2021 10:00 a.m. at Saint Raphael Catholic Church. • 5444 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, Ca 93111 • Interment following at Calvary Cemetery • 199 N. Hope Ave, Santa Barbara, Ca 93110 Celebration of Life: • Moose Lodge, 110 W. Victoria, Santa Barbara, Ca 93101

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Lois Ann Ashbrook was born in Park Ridge IL August 18, 1924. She died at age 96 at Vista del Monte assisted living in Santa Barbara on June 25, 2021.

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campus.” These changes are enacted as coaches end an odd school year of recruiting team members via Zoom and COVID-19 restrictions.

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At left, college athletes, like UCSB pitcher Rodney Boone, are able to sign endorsement deals as of last Thursday. At right, UCSB’s Doris Jones tries to get past UC Davis’ Mazatlan Harris in a January game. College athletes can now profit off their name, image and likeness. “Previously, student athletes couldn’t do things that a normal student could,” UCSB Athletic Director John McCutcheon said.

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said. In the past week, athletes have already signed deals with nationwide corporations and local shops. Will the new rules lead to corruption in teams looking to

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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 108,295 acre-ft. Elevation 719.72 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 37.7 acre-ft. Inflow 4.1 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -167 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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T R E E OF T H E MON T H Mexican Palo Verde (Parkinsonia aculeata)

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By DAVID GRESS NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

he Mexican Palo Verde could well be the best tree for our future, given the increasingly hotter and drier climate that is predicted for Santa Barbara. It is a remarkably hardy tree that can tolerate heat of 120 degrees and cold down to 18 degrees. For water-conserving landscapes, it provides the quintessential look of a desert tree. In gardens that feature drought-tolerant succulents and cacti, it serves as a perfect companion. This tree’s most distinctive features are its gorgeous flower display, its young green bark and its interesting foliage. Bright-yellow and pleasantly fragrant flowers bloom profusely in late spring and early summer. These can continue, intermittently, through October. The small flowers (¾ inch) form near the ends of branches, in clusters of 2 to 15. Each flower has five petals, with one that can either be orange or have orange spots. The sweet nectar attracts bees. After pollination, leathery fruit forms in the shape of narrow seed pods (1 to 4 inches long) that turn light brown with maturity. Each pod is constricted around one to six seeds, which birds and mammals find tasty and nutritious. The tree’s young bark is unusual, in that it is green and can perform photosynthesis. When it ages, the bark will turn gray and could develop rough bumps. The flat leaves are pendulous and 4 to 12 inches long. They are technically bipinnately compound, having 30 to 60 tiny (⅛-inch long) oval leaflets arranged in 2 rows. The yellow-green twigs zigzag and, at each node, bear 1 to 3 small

(¼- to ¾-inch long) spines that will persist on the twigs when the leaflets drop off during extremes of hot, dry or cold weather. Without human intervention, it will develop naturally as a large shrub. However, it can be pruned to develop into a small- to mediumsized tree that will carry an open, airy, and rounded crown (15 to 25 feet tall with an equal spread), making it ideal for residential gardens. Its wispy and gracefully arching branches, particularly when covered with its lovely flowers, create a delightful accent in informal gardens. The Mexican Palo Verde is native to regions of Mexico, Arizona, South America and even the Galapagos Islands. It is now widespread throughout the warmer regions of the world. While it does seed out vigorously and, as a result, has been declared an invasive pest in some countries in the Southern Hemisphere, this problem has not been observed in our Mediterranean climate. The common name, Palo Verde, means “green stick” in Spanish, referring to the green bark on young trunks and stems. Other common names include “Paloverde,” “Jerusalem Thorn,’ “Horsebean,” “Retama” and “Barbados Fence Flower.” The botanical name is Parkinsonia aculeata. The genus name, Parkinsonia, honors John Parkinson (1567-1650), an English botanical author, who was the apothecary to King James I and a royal botanist to King Charles I. The specific epithet, aculeata, is derived from the Latin word, “aculeatus,” meaning “prickly,” referring to the all-too-apparent spines. The Mexican Palo Verde is easy to grow and requires little

maintenance. It prefers a hot location with full sun. It can be planted in a wide range of soil types, including clay, alkaline and saline soils, though it does better in sandy well-drained soils. It will grow faster and larger with regular irrigation but, once established, it does quite well with our sparse annual rainfall and with drought. It can be trained as a multiple- or single-trunked tree. Only minor pruning is needed for thinning and shaping. It is essentially pest- and disease-free and does not require fertilizing. In more moist coastal areas, it can suffer from powdery mildew on its foliage — though this usually clears up with warmer weather. A thornless and sterile hybrid of Parkinsonia, named ‘Desert Museum’, is commercially available but, due to its susceptibility to mildew, should only be planted in hotter foothill and interior valley locations. Mexican Palo Verde has historically been harvested and used in many ways, including for firewood, charcoal, livestock fodder and mulch. In Mexico, the leaves are brewed as a tea to treat fever and epilepsy. It has been planted and trained to become a living fence, a windbreak, an effective soil stabilizer or a privacy screen. Its lovely flowering branches are used in dramatic floral arrangements. In our community, the Mexican Palo Verde’s beauty, size and sustainability make it an excellent choice to plant as a street tree, a public park tree, a home garden or patio tree, a tree for desert gardens and as a tree for locations where other trees will not flourish — or even survive. Please see PALO VERDE on B2

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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

People’s Self-Help Housing has announced the latest recipients of the Distinguished Property Award. This quarter, four properties received Platinum Level recognition for their property management: Casas de las Flores in Carpinteria, Jardin de las Rosas in Santa Barbara, Los Adobes de Maria III in Santa Maria and Pacific View

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Shorty, left, and Wookie are awaiting adoption through Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter.

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

campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org. • Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org. • Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter. org. — Dave Mason

Apartments in Morro Bay. “We are so proud of all our award recipients and the hard work each team had to employ to achieve these results,” Jane Renahan, the PSHH director of property management, said in a news release. “It is extremely satisfying to know that our properties and our residents are in such good hands.” All 54 PSHH properties

were eligible for recognition, and winners were determined according to factors such as curb appeal, turnaround times for vacant units, management responsiveness, health and safety, and availability of community resources for residents. To learn more, visit pshhc.org. — Dave Mason

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Meet two buddies: Shorty and Wookie. Shorty is the outgoing Hotot breed mix, and Wookie is his more shy Lionhead breed pal. The pair of bonded rabbits, who are both approximately 1 year old, are awaiting adoption through Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta. Shorty and Wookie enjoy each other’s company, as well as exercise time and the chance to interact with their human helpers. To adopt the rabbits, contact BUNS at 805-683-0521 or info@bunssb.org. Adoptions are by appointment only at BUNS, which is inside the Santa Barbara County Animal Services shelter at 5473 Overpass Road, Goleta. For more information, go to bunssb.org.

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Mature specimens of Mexican Palo Verde can be seen near the northeast corner of Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, in the 2900 block of State Street, in the 1500 block of Portesuello Avenue and in the 100 block of East De La Guerra Street.

Tree of the Month, presented by Santa Barbara Beautiful, increases awareness and appreciation of Santa Barbara’s many outstanding trees. The nonprofit organization partners with the Parks and Recreation Department to fund tree planting along city streets. Visit Santa Barbara Beautiful’s website, sbbeautiful.org, to get more information on the organization’s programs and activities, and to view past Trees of the Month. Those who wish to honor a special someone can do so with an attractive commemorative marker that will be installed at the base of an existing street tree in Santa Barbara. Because Santa Barbara Beautiful has participated in the planting of more than 13,000 street trees, there are plenty of trees from which to choose! Application forms are available at www.sbbeautiful. org.

The smooth bark of the Mexican Palo Verde tree.

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Horoscope.com Wednesday, July 7, 2021

ARIES — If an emotional issue is bringing you down, Aries, find healthy ways to relieve the situation. Overeating won’t solve the problem. This will only mask your difficulties and make them harder to deal with later. It’s time to pull out of the rut and infuse the situation with freshness. You have a great deal of love to share with the world. TAURUS — Whatever you visualize today will likely materialize in the near future, Taurus. People are clamoring to make themselves heard, so jump in with your opinion. Keeping things balanced in your world means getting your needs met as well. Don’t sacrifice your wellbeing just to maintain the peace. Make changes that benefit all parties involved. GEMINI — Inflated egos might block your progress today, Gemini, so be on the lookout for people trying to get a bigger slice of the pie than they deserve. Be realistic in terms of how you allocate resources to people around you. Someone may be trying to take advantage of your generous spirit. Use your detective skills to get to the root of the problem and make any necessary changes. CANCER — This day will be agreeable, Cancer. There is a dynamic energy in the air that’s fueling your fire. Have a good time regardless of what you do. An adventurous, high-spirited approach will get you where you need to go in every situation. You have the power to make important transformations that will help you in the future. LEO — Don’t be quick to criticize today, Leo. Keep things positive and think about how you can compliment someone. Your heart might need a bit more attention than usual, so surround yourself with people who bring your spirits up rather than drag them down. If you’re always looking to the future, you may not realize all the wonderful things happening in the present. VIRGO — Things might reach a climax in some way today, Virgo. Set aside time to think about what you can do to love yourself. Maybe you’ve been thinking so much about group needs that you’ve failed to think about how to take care of Monday, November 2015 yourself. Preaching16, your ideas and values to others means

nothing unless you apply them to yourself. LIBRA — Don’t wait for someone else to take the lead today, Libra. Take charge. Do what you know is right even though someone else might disagree with you. You know what’s best for you and the situation at hand. Be just as strong and bold as anyone else. You have every right to state your opinion. Act on the things you believe in. SCORPIO — Put on a noble demeanor before you leave the house this morning, Scorpio. The key is to smile from ear to ear and just keep smiling. There’s a great deal of power available to you, so put it to good use. Open your heart and freely express your love, because it will brighten up other people’s lives, too. Keep your chin up, your shoulders back, and be proud. SAGITTARIUS — You might find that your emotions are going through a powerful transformation, Sagittarius. Use it to add a bit of spice and passion to your day. Set the tone by showing people that you have something to say and you aren’t afraid to say it. Put a humorous spin on everything you do. This attitude will get you through any locked door. CAPRICORN — Give special attention to others today, Capricorn. Remind people how much they mean to you. Adopt a childlike attitude of excitement and adventure. This is the name of the game on a day like this. Let the sunshine touch your spirit regardless of the weather. There is extra fuel for your fire. Get out and do the things you love to do. AQUARIUS — Proceed with passion, Aquarius. Get out of gloomy mode. Don’t sit home and mope. Get out in the sunshine, literally as well as figuratively. Don’t stay cooped up inside when there is a big world out there to explore. This is a day to keep things light and energetic. Remember that happiness is a decision. PISCES — This is your day to shine, so turn it up a notch, Pisces. Brush your hair before you go out, and make sure you’re wearing flattering attire. You have the chance to propel your emotions into an upward spiral. If there’s a part of your life that feels stagnant, give it a jolt of creative energy or simply remove it from your life.

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05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0001624 The following person(s) is doing business as: GrooveShine Media, 1352b Vallecito Place, Carpinteria, CA 93013, County of Santa Barbara. Michael McHugh, 1352b Vallecito Place, Carpinteria, CA 93013 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on 04/29/2016 /s/ Michael McHugh This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/01/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7/21 CNS-3480734# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUN 16, 23, 30; JUL 7 / 2021 -- 57265

Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DÉMANDADO): Barbara Sue Mercy Frey YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Francisco Javier Perez Jasso Notice to the person being sued: •You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. •If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. •Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Aviso al Demandado: •Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuacion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. •Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. •Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 TRIAL DATE: Date: 08/09/2021 Time: 9:00am Dept: 3 (VIA ZOOM) CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso:) 21CV00227 Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court Date: 06/02/2021 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección, y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Francisco Javier Perez Jasso 1117 Quinientos Street, #D Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (805) 617-9590 Darrel E. Parker, Executive Ofﬁcer Date: (Fecha) JAN 21 2021 Clerk, by (Secretario) Elizabeth Spann, Deputy (Adjunto) JUN 23, 30, JUL 7, 14 / 2021 -- 57326

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2021-0001648 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE NAILSPA, 4419 HOLLISTER AVE UNIT A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 4419 HOLLISTER AVE UNIT A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 YOULING PENG, 4419 HOLLISTER AVE UNIT A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 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/ YOULING PENG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/03/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7/21 CNS-3474132# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUN 16, 23, 30; JUL 7 / 2021 -- 57257 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0001846 The following person(s) is doing business as: Honey Lotus Boutique, 4053 Foothill Road, Apt. E, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara. Honey Lotus Boutique LLC, 4053 Foothill Road, Apt. E, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; California This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Sabrina Stroot, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 06/23/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28/21 CNS-3488439# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS JUL 7, 14, 21, 28 / 2021 -- 57357 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001794. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ARTEMIS & CO. SB, 621 E SOLA ST, BACK UNIT, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: GO E-PEDICABS LLC, 621 E SOLA ST, BACK UNIT, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 06/17/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: DATE or 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) JUN 23, 30; JUL 7, 14 / 2021--57324

05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001847. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ECHO TEST + MEASUREMENT, 402 E CARRILLO ST, SUITE A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 20190, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93120, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ECHO DIGITAL AUDIO CORPORATION, 402 E CARRILLO ST, SUITE A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 06/23/2021 by: E24, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Apr 27, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001594. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MEDCLAIM, 130 ROBIN HILL RD. STE 242, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MEDCLAIM SB LLC, 130 ROBIN HILL RD. STE 242, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 05/26/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: May 11, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JUN 23, 30; JUL 7, 14 / 2021--57327

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001531. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: OPEN POTIONS, 791 PARK LANE WEST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: LUCE CUPERY, 791 PARK LANE WEST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 05/21/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JUN 16, 23, 30; JUL 7 / 2021--57262

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001785. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: CENTRAL COAST PREMIUM COFFEE AND TEA, 220 EAST COTA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of limited liability company: SCB GLOBAL JAVA ACQUISITION CORP 1, LLC, 300 S. JACKSON STREET SUITE 220, DENVER, CO 80209. STATE OF ORG.: DE. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 06/17/2021 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 of a 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) JUN 30; JUL 7, 14, 21 / 2021 - 57339

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001726. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ELITE DISC JOCKEYS, 431 ELLWOOD BEACH DR. #4, GOLETA, CA 93117, MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 60154, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: DANNY A VASQUEZ, 431 ELLWOOD BEACH DR. #4, GOLETA, CA 93117, STATE OF INC.: CA. 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 06/11/2021 by: E31, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 01, 20212. 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) JUN 30; JUL 7, 14, 21 / 2021--57338

SUMMONS (CITACIÓN JUDICIAL) (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 861.1, 863)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, a special act district; SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, a governing body; ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE VALIDITY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT’S RESOLUTION NO. 2173; ROES 1 through 50, inclusive; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFFS: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY, CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, CITY OF BUELLTON, CITY OF GUADALUPE, CITY OF SANTA BARBARA, CITY OF SANTA MARIA, GOLETA WATER DISTRICT, MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT, AND SANTA YNEZ RIVER WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1

PETITION OF: KAREN JENNIFER MARCUS FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV02376

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond no later than August 13, 2021. Read the information below.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Karen Jennifer Marcus filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Karen Jennifer Marcus to Proposed name: Karen River Bloom. 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: August 17, 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: 06/30/2021 Name: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANACAPA DIVISION Case Number (Número del Caso) 21CV02432

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001758. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL SEAFOOD C O M PA N Y , 109 OCEANO AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MIGUEL ANGEL FRANCO, 109 OCEANO AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. 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 06/15/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2014. 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)

(¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde antes del ﬁn de dia el 13 de Agosto, 2021, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.)

All persons interested in the matter listed above and described below may contest the legality or validity of the matter by appearing and filing a written answer to the complaint not later than August 13, 2021. Persons who contest the legality or validity of the matter will not be subject to punitive action, such as wage garnishment or seizure of their real or personal property. Unless you respond timely, a default will be entered upon application by Plaintiffs, and Plaintiffs may apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You may seek the advice of an attorney in any matter connected with the complaint or this summons. Such attorney should be consulted promptly so that your pleading may be filed or entered within the time required by this summons. DETAILED SUMMARY OF THE MATTER THAT PLAINTIFFS SEEK TO INVALIDATE: Plaintiffs/Petitioners have filed their Petition for Writ of Mandamus and Complaint (“Complaint”), which seeks, among other things, a judicial decree, pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 860, et seq., determining that the following actions taken by the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (“District”) and the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, acting in its capacity as the Board of Directors of the District (“Board of Directors”), are invalid and unenforceable. On April 20, 2021, the Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 21-73: A Resolution to Approve Water Management Tools Amendment (Amendment 21) to State Water Project Water Supply Contract Subject to Certain Limitations to Maintain Local Water Supply (“Resolution No. 21-73”), which imposes significant conditions, limitations and restrictions on Plaintiffs’/Petitioners’ rights to the State Water Project (“SWP”) pursuant to the 1963 State Water Supply Contract (“SWP Contract”) between the District and the State of California’s Department of Water Resources (“DWR”). Resolution No. 21-73 declares that the District, in some cases, and the Board of Directors, in other cases, may unilaterally condition or reject certain transfers and exchanges of SWP water that otherwise would be permitted by the SWP Contract, as amended by the Water Management Amendment, by conditioning or withholding the District’s execution of any agreements required to implement such transfers and exchanges, notwithstanding Petitioners’/Plaintiffs’ approval of, and agreement to be bound by, any such transfer or exchange. Petitioners/Plaintiffs are the Central Coast Water Authority (“CCWA”), a joint powers agency, and its eight public agency members: the Carpinteria Valley Water District, City of Buellton, City of Guadalupe, City of Santa Barbara, City of Santa Maria, Goleta Water District, Montecito Water District, and Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1, all of whom provide retail water supply service to customers (ratepayers) within Santa Barbara County. Pursuant to a series of agreements in the 1980s and early 1990s, the District transferred all of its rights and obligations to the SWP Contract to Plaintiffs/Petitioners. Among other things, CCWA administers the SWP Contract and delivers SWP water to its members and other parties who have contracted with CCWA for the delivery of SWP water (collectively, “CCWA Participants”). But because the District remains the party to the SWP Contract, whenever DWR requires the District’s execution of an agreement, such as amendment of the SWP Contract or an agreement for the transfer or exchange of SWP water (“DWR Agreement”), CCWA must obtain the District’s execution of such agreement. The District’s adoption of Resolution No. 21-73 damaged CCWA and the CCWA Participants by disrupting their existing plans and future planning for the implementation of the Water Management Amendment, including but not limited to any proposed transfer or exchange of SWP water pursuant to the Water Management Amendment, which such CCWA Participants had or do determine is in the best interest of their customers (the ratepayers), if applicable. Future damages will accrue as CCWA Participants are deprived of the benefits of the Water Management Amendment as a result of the direct and proximate cause of the conditions, restrictions and limitations imposed by Resolution No. 21-73. The CCWA Participants’ damages include, but are not limited to, increased administrative costs, lost sales of surplus water supplies, higher costs to manage water supplies, and increased costs of water service. Resolution No. 21-73 is invalid and should be declared unenforceable for the following reasons: 1.

The District has no right or authority to impose conditions on, much less withhold its approval of, any DWR Agreement for which CCWA has approved and agreed to be bound, including but not limited to the Water Management Amendment or any other amendment to the SWP Contract.

Resolution No. 21-73 violates CCWA’s rights under the Transfer of Financial Responsibility Agreement and each and all of the 19 Water Supply Retention Agreements, which rights were assigned to CCWA, because the District has no right to impose conditions on amendments to the SWP Contract or CCWA’s transfer or exchange of SWP water pursuant to the SWP Contract.

In enacting Resolution No. 21-73, the District acted in excess of statutory authority under the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Act (State Statutes of 1955, Ch. 1057), which prohibits the District from affecting, in any way, the water management authority and obligations of public water suppliers within Santa Barbara County, including CCWA and its members.

Resolution No. 21-73 will deprive the CCWA Participants’ of their ability to maximize beneﬁcial use of their SWP water supplies and will result in a waste of water and therefore violates Article X, Section 2 of the California Constitution.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

Montecito Fire Protection District in the Matter of the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Health and Safety Code Section 13893 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary budget of the Montecito Fire Protection District for ﬁscal year 2021-22 was adopted by the Board of Directors of said District on June 28, 2021, and is available for inspection Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Montecito Fire Protection District, 595 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, California. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that on September 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., the Board of Directors will meet at the Montecito Fire Protection District, 595 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara, California, for the purpose of adopting the District’s ﬁnal budget at which time and place any person may appear and be heard regarding any item in the budget or regarding the addition of other items. This Notice shall be published in accordance with California Health & Safety Code Section 13893. By order of the Board of Directors of the Montecito Fire Protection District, State of California, this 28th day of June, 2021. Judy Ishkanian, Secretary JUL 2, 7 / 2021 -- 57352

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ANACAPA DIVISION 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The name, address and telephone number of Plaintiff Central Coast Water Authority’s attorney is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante es): Stephanie O. Hastings Marcus S. Bird Christopher R. Guillen Jessica Diaz BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP 1021 Anacapa Street, 2nd Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 963-7000 DATE:

6/18/2021

Clerk, by /s/ Narzralli Baksh, Deputy

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