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SBCC superintendent/president resigns By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Santa Barbara City College Superintendent/President Dr. Utpal K. Goswami resigned Monday, effective immediately.

Santa Barbara City College Superintendent/President Dr. Utpal K. Goswami resigned during a special meeting of the Board of Trustees Monday. The resignation was effective immediately. The meeting’s only agenda item was a short closed-session discussion titled “Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/ Release.”

The board then announced the resignation of Dr. Goswami. He will continue to work for the school as a consultant, earning a portion of his pay from his initial employment contract. Most of the trustees voted in favor of the closed session action, with Veronica Gallardo voting “no” and Dr. Anna Everett abstaining. Dr. Goswami began the role of Superintendent/President Jan. 1, 2020. He previously served as president at

Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City. Before that, he held positions at College of the Redwoods. Dr. Kathleen Scott, interim executive vice president of educational programs, is the acting Superintendent/President until the Board of Trustees appoint an interim position. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve as Superintendent/President of SBCC,” Dr. Goswami said in a news release.

Calls for conservation By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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High temperatures, wildfires and the drought have raised concerns about electrical grid reliability in Northern California.

On Monday, California Independent System Operator called a third Flex Alert in less than a week, asking Californians to conserve energy to reduce strain on the electrical grid.

The peak hours of energy consumption in the state are 4 to 9 p.m., so many guidelines from electrical companies are for that fivehour period. Before 4 p.m., companies like SoCal Edison recommend: “precooling” homes or lowering air-conditioning thermostats; charging electric vehicles; charging mobile devices and laptops; running dishwashers, washing machines and other major appliances; and setting pool pumps to run early in the morning or late at night. Ben Gallagher, a spokesperson for SoCal Edison, told the News-Press that it can be little things that save a lot of energy too, such as trying to open and reopen the refrigerator less often. He added that plugging electronics into power strips and then turning the power strip off when it’s not being used is another little thing that could go a long way. “Between those hours of 4 and 9 p.m. … everybody is starting to use a lot of energy at that time, so the more that we can reduce that — especially during a period when it’s really

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hot out — the more it reduces stress on the grid and allows us to have enough supply to meet the increasing demand,” Mr. Gallagher said. Ms. Hosn said PG&E customers can sign up for a time-of-year rate plan, which incentivizes shifting and reducing energy usage during the peak hours. PG&E also offers personalized rate plans that allow consumers to compare rates. However, she said that as the drought, fire and summer seasons all bring their consequences with them to California, the best thing residents can do is be prepared. “That’s probably one of the best pieces of advice, and not just for peak summer days, but to be prepared for an emergency,” the PG&E spokesperson said. “Make sure that you have flashlights, working batteries, that you’ve developed a plan and are prepared before any circumstance … We encourage people to have a plan for heat, and above all else, stay safe.” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Budget Act of 2021 on Monday, representing a majority of the state’s $262.6 billion operating budget. Lawmakers foresee additional trailer bills getting signed this week before the legislature breaks for the summer. The fiscal year began July 1, a would-be deadline for the budget. But lawmakers passed a placeholder budget mid-June, anticipating a long discussion process. Part of Monday’s action includes a $100 billion economic recovery package known as the “California Comeback Plan.” And yes, that includes stimulus checks. The stimulus extends $600 checks to taxpayers making between $30k-$75k a year. (A previous payment reached those earning below $30k.) Families with children will receive an additional $500. Community members should be excited for more than the stimulus checks, Assembly Member Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) told the News-Press. The bill also establishes $8.1 billion in tax cuts to Californians with income of up to $75,000. It also supports small businesses with $1.5 billion in grants (in addition to $2.5 billion from the Budget Act) and $2 billion in unemployment insurance tax payments (to be paid in 2023). It expands a rent relief program, investing $5.2 billion to pay 100% of back rent and $2 billion for utility bills. “Harnessing the largest surplus in state history, we’re making transformative investments across the board that will help bring all our communities roaring back from the pandemic — and pay dividends for generations

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a handful of budget bills Monday, including the California Comeback Plan.

to come,” Gov. Newsom said in a news release. “Through this comprehensive plan, the state is taking on the inequities laid bare by the pandemic, expanding our support for Californians facing the greatest hardships, increasing opportunity for every child, confronting homelessness headon and doubling down on our work to build resilience against the climate change impacts that threaten California’s future.” The Comeback Plan dedicates $12 billion over two years to address homelessness statewide. Almost half of that will be used to create 42,000 housing units through Homekey, a program rehabilitating hotel rooms and apartments into homeless housing. The plan also allocates $3 billion to build low-income housing. The governor also publicized an agreement with lawmakers Monday dedicating $6 billion to expand the state’s broadband fiber. The change would bring resources to areas where internet connectivity is limited. Assembly Member Bennett expects the bill, SB-156, to be signed Thursday. “The proposal will increase connectivity and affordability for all by making it easier for more internet providers to provide faster, cheaper service throughout the state and create opportunities for more entities to build last-mile infrastructure in more places, improving service, speeds, and network resilience,” he said. He anticipates packages addressing wildfire, drought and climate change later this summer. Despite what seems like a high price tag, the budget includes putting $25.2 billion into General Fund reserves. Of that, $15.9 billion will go in the Rainy Day Fund. Assembly Member Bennett is proud of legislation community members should see at the local level, such as $3 million in funding for farmworker resource centers. A total of $300 million will go to the state’s food banks. He learned from the Foodbank of Santa Barbara that staff are looking to replenish reserves that were depleted during the pandemic. The state budget also includes $300,000 for the construction of pedestrian crosswalks in Goleta, $3 million to Santa Barbara County for the Foothills Forever project and just over $1 million for the cleanup of the abandoned Venoco pipeline off the coast of Carpinteria. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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Third Flex Alert issued in less than a week As of Tuesday, the state’s electrical grid status was “normal,” according to the California Independent System Operator’s website. The electrical demand on Tuesday sat around 30,000 to 35,000 megawatts, and the available capacity of the grid was around 50,000 megawatts. That being said, on Monday, CAISO called a third Flex Alert in less than a week, asking Californians to conserve energy to reduce strain on the electrical grid. The organization said the high temperatures on the West Coast, along with the Bootleg Fire burns in Oregon, have the potential to strain the system. The fastmoving fire tripped off transmission lines last Friday and again on Saturday, limiting electricity flow from the Pacific Northwest to California and other states, according to a news release from CAISO. Power supplies to the CAISO territory — 80% of the state — have been reduced by as much as 3,500 MW because of the fire. Suzanne Hosn, a spokesperson for Pacific Gas and Electric Co., told the News-Press that many grid operators are monitoring this fire because it threatens the California Oregon Intertie, otherwise known as Path 66. The intertie is a corridor of three parallel 500kV power lines that connect the power grids of Oregon and California. The three lines are owned by PG&E, along with PacifiCorp, the Western Area Power Administration and the Transmission Agency of Northern California. PG&E officials activated the utility’s Emergency Operations Center to monitor the situation and manage any eventualities, according to national media reports. “We are optimizing our hydroelectric generation this summer to be able to generate when it’s most needed during peak hours,” Ms. Hosn said. “We are also increasing the efficiency of our natural gas unit to increase output on the hottest days.” On top of the high fire season, Californians have been turning up their air conditioners to weather the heat wave. In Santa Barbara, the forecast shows a slight dip in temperatures, with highs in the mid- to low 70s, for the rest of the week. But temperatures are predicted to climb again after the weekend, back into the high 70s and low 80s. The Santa Ynez Valley’s temperatures are nearing the 90s as well as the mid- to high 80s. “We should stay relatively seasonal for the most part, at least through the weekend, with a little bit of heat up by late in the weekend. Next week will start warming up,” Joe Sirard, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Oxnard, told the News-Press. In addition, he said conditions will remain “fairly muggy and fairly sticky” into the weekend, but humidities will lower toward the end of the weekend. While residents may want to beat the mugginess with their A/C units, during a Flex Alert, electric companies ask customers to set their thermostat to 78 degrees when they are home and 85 degrees or “off” when they’re away. Other tips to keep cool amid a Flex Alert include cooking with a grill outside or microwave, shutting off lights when leaving a room and closing blinds.

“I wish the best for SBCC, and I look forward to hearing about the great strides that the institution will make.” Dr. Peter Haslund, Board of Trustees president, said, ““The Board of Trustees extends thanks to Dr. Goswami for his service to SBCC and the substantial contributions he has made to the success of the College. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”

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comparison to the rare side effects that could happen, and those rates are one in millions. It is really not a balanced conversation.” The Board’s conversation on vaccine safety came on the same day that the Food and Drug Administration decided to attach a warning to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The new warning informs patients that getting the shot could lead to an increased risk of a rare neurological condition known as Guillain-Barré syndrome. This rare side effect has been identified in about 100 recipients of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, 95% of which were hospitalized for the condition. The reports, however, are preliminary and come on a backdrop of 12.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson shot administered nationwide. The new FDA warning has been added to informational sheets about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Multiple members of the Board of Supervisors also raised questions Tuesday about the state’s policy for masking in schools come September. Though children ages 12 and older are now eligible to receive a vaccine, CDPH has announced universal masking indoors will be in place for the fall, regardless of a student’s vaccination status. Supervisor Das Williams and Chair Bob Nelson voiced concerns about the state’s current policy on masking in schools. Mr. Williams said it seems like a “double standard” that vaccinated adults can go to concerts, sporting events and group activities without a mask, but vaccinated students will still be required to wear masks at school. In response, the public health officials told Supervisors that CDPH is still reviewing its guidance for schools and could potentially make major updates

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Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, the director of the county’s Public Health Department, told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday that the presence of the Delta variant is likely contributing to the increasing case rate the county has recorded in recent days.

before students return to the classroom this fall. On Tuesday, the Public Health Department reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths. Four new cases were reported in Santa Maria, three new cases were reported in Orcutt and two cases were reported in the unincorporated area of Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc and the north county unincorporated areas reported one new case. Three cases were pending on Tuesday. As of Tuesday, 68% of the county’s eligible 12 and older population has received at least one vaccine dose, and 59.8% of that population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county’s population, 50.6% of residents are fully vaccinated.

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SANTA MARIA — The Santa Barbara County and Santa Maria fire departments extinguished a fire in an underground cable vault inside the Frontier Communications Building Tuesday. Firefighters received reports of the fire at 9:45 a.m., and the building’s occupants evacuated without harm. Firefighters trained to work in confined spaces accessed the small space and finished extinguishing the fire. The rest of the structure was unaffected. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

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About 50% of COVID-19 infections in Santa Barbara County in recent weeks can be attributed to the Delta variant, according to the latest data from the county’s Public Health Department. The news comes as the Delta variant gains traction statewide, accounting for about 43% of new cases in California as of the third week of June. Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, the county’s public health director, told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that the Delta variant’s increased presence is likely the reason the county has witnessed an uptick in cases in recent days. “We are seeing a slight uptick in cases, especially in the past few days ranging from 36 on Saturday, 18 on Sunday and 20 on Monday,” Dr. Do-Reynoso told Supervisors. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the Delta variant is twice as infectious as the original strain of COVID-19, but the vaccines widely available in the United States offer strong protection against the strain. This has proven true in California where there is currently a positivity rate of 0.6 per 100,000 among vaccinated people compared to a rate of 4.9 per 100,000 among the unvaccinated, according to data from the California Department of Public Health. As the Delta variant gains a foothold in the county, Dr. DoReynoso said it remains critical for the county’s eligible population of 12 and older residents to get their vaccine. “The key message that we are pushing out is vaccination,” Dr. Do-Reynoso said. “It remains critical for protection against infection, especially with circulating variants.”

During Tuesday’s meeting, both Dr. Do-Reynoso and Dr. Henning Ansorg, the county’s public health officer, reiterated the evidence of vaccine safety. Despite the emergence of rare vaccine side effects, such as blood clots associated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the rare heart inflammation tied to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, health officials say the effects of COVID-19 can be just as severe or worse than obtaining these rare side effects. “There is a higher risk of getting heart inflammation due to COVID or due to other viruses than through the vaccine by far,” Dr. Ansorg said Tuesday. Dr. Do-Reynoso reiterated this point, adding that many of the reports coming from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System — the national database tracking adverse reactions —are still under investigation and may not be entirely accurate. “When we look at adverse events, first and foremost, anyone can report an adverse event to the national database,” Dr. DoReynoso said. “Much of (those reports) are unsubstantiated, and much of (those) reports are still being investigated.” She added that much of the unconfirmed data in the VAERS database has been utilized in misinformation campaigns to dissuade people from getting their shot. “When you look at that intentional misinformation, it is heartbreaking because you just have to look at the number of people who have died in our community, at the number of people who have been hospitalized in our community and at the number of people who have had the infection and are now suffering the long term effects,” Dr. Do-Reynoso said. “Those are very real in

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Deposits open for UCSB basketball season tickets Fans of men’s and women’s Gauchos basketball can put down deposits today for season tickets. Both pre-existing and new season ticket holders can stake their claim. The Thunderdome was recently upgraded with new seats that feature backs, instead of the old bench seating. This will be the first season fans can sit back and watch the game — if the competition doesn’t bring them to the edge of their seats. The entire front court is returning this

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season, including all-league players Miles Norris and Amadou Sow. Hot off the NCAA Tournament and with the title of Big West regular-season and tournament champions, Men’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Pasternack expects tickets to go fast. To place a deposit, go to ucsbgauchos.com. — Annelise Hanshaw

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basketball players for the first time since the pandemic’s inception during summer camp Aug. 2-6. Registration opens today and is available for boys and girls going into grades 2-8. All who apply are welcome to join the camp. The players will coach the campers alongside the coaching staff. All-star speakers will come share stories and words of wisdom with the young basketball players. Registration costs $299 per camper. To sign up, visit ucsbmensbasketballcamps. totalcamps.com. — Annelise Hanshaw

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind from the southwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 3-5 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind from the southwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 3-5 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time July 14 July 15 July 16

12:14 a.m. 2:29 p.m. 1:05 a.m. 3:11 p.m. 2:10 a.m. 3:57 p.m.

5.3’ 4.1’ 4.8’ 4.4’ 4.1’ 4.8’

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-0.1’ 2.6’ 0.3’ 2.5’ 0.8’ 2.0’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 99/71/s 107/79/s 77/46/s 103/60/s 71/58/pc 78/54/pc 83/59/pc 58/52/pc 99/65/s 82/68/pc 82/47/s 91/55/s 65/55/pc 74/53/pc 66/56/pc 82/59/s 73/62/pc 109/81/s 93/66/s 84/51/s 85/54/s 75/67/pc 66/57/pc 73/55/pc 75/55/pc 73/66/pc 83/44/s

NATIONAL CITIES Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Miami Minneapolis New York City Philadelphia Phoenix Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle Washington, D.C.

Wind southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 1-3 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility under a mile in areas of morning fog.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 100/57/s 74/61/pc 72/56/pc 70/59/pc 73/56/pc 86/56/s 69/56/pc 73/64/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

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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 107,264 acre-ft. Elevation 719.29 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 55.5 acre-ft. Inflow 32.1 acre-ft. State inflow 4.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -247 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Life

W E D N E S DA Y, J U LY 14 , 2 0 21

Marvelous Mar Monte Local hotel now part of global Unbound Collection

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A multimillion reimagination has been completed at Mar Monte Hotel on east Cabrillo Boulevard.

At left, a multimillion reimagination has been completed at Mar Monte Hotel on East Cabrillo Boulevard.. At center and right, a reincarnation of the historic 1930s Vista Mar Monte, the 200-room Mar Monte Hotel has been transformed with modern amenities and design following an extensive renovation project to establish a style of contemporary Santa Barbara.

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

ith the opening of costa Kitchen & Bar, the new Mar Monte Hotel on East Cabrillo Boulevard has completed the final phase of its multimillion dollar reimagination. “As Santa Barbara’s newest lifestyle boutique hotel, Mar Monte welcomes guests back to all new guest rooms and programming that reflect the distinct rhythm of the California coast,” said Ingrid Braun, general manager. “We are especially proud to be part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, which is an exclusive portfolio of upper-upscale and luxury properties around the world. Being a member of Unbound allows us to maintain our individuality and provide a distinctive local experience. “The Unbound Collection

retreats provide thought-provoking environments for guests seeking a sophisticated yet unscripted experience when they travel,” said Ms. Braun. Other locations are Parisi Udvar Hotel in Budapest, Carmel Valley Ranch in California, The Lost Stone Villas and Spa in China, The Confidante in Miami Beach, Great Scotland Yard in London and Holston House in Nashville. Executive Chef Nathan Lingle is in charge at the costa Kitchen & Bar (“costa” isn’t capitalized), where the focus is on “CalMediterranean” cuisine, a melding of influences from coastal Italy and the eastern Mediterranean. “When creating the menu at costa Kitchen & Bar, it was important to me to incorporate the bounty of the Central Coast, emphasizing local and regional purveyors whenever possible,” Chef Lingle said. “I let the local offerings — from seafood to produce — inspire and guide all of

our dishes, which center around fresh, regionally-sourced, highquality food with flavors that are both distinctive and comforting.” Signature dishes include whole roasted branzino with green olive salsa verde and brown butter kale; roasted market carrots with garlic chips, Meyer lemon yogurt and coriander pistou; and lamb scallopini with zucchini mint salad, charred feta and smoked chile aioli. Chef Lingle began his career as chef de cuisine at Sagamore Resort and Spa in New York before joining the Ritz-Carlton in Naples and Philadelphia. He also served as executive chef at Woodstock Inn & Resort in Vermont before heading to the West Coast and joining L’Auberge Del Mar in California as executive chef. In his leisure time, Chef Lingle, who studied at the Culinary Institute of America in New York, enjoys surfing, skating, bouldering, hiking and cruising the coast in

his self-restored 1982 VW Wagon Camper. At the reimagined Maramonte, Pastry Chef Alex Loretto showcases crafted fresh bread, Viennoiserie and seasonal plated desserts currently featuring creme fraiche cheesecake with texture of strawberry and Santa Barbara pistachio. Winemakers from the Central Coast play a starring role in the wine menu housed in an 800-bottle display. “We are beyond thrilled to complete the final phase of Mar Monte Hotel’s reimagination with the opening of costa Kitchen & Bar. It gives us great pleasure to welcome back the local community and our guests to a beautiful space that sparks joy and invites celebration,” said Ms.Braun. “Costa is a pivotal part of completing Mar Monte’s transformation. We’ve not only created an inspiring hotel and thought-provoking experiences for the spirited lifestyle traveler but

now also a culinary destination that invites wanderlust and celebrates the bounty of California.” A whitewashed barrel vault brick ceiling frames the costa Kitchen & Bar space, along with floor-toceiling windows. The interiors were designed to reflect the bright textures of the menu with vibrant and eclectic wall art, lemon-hued velvet chairs and comfortable leather banquettes. Sister restaurant, Café Lido by the pool, offers a variety of salads and snacks such as charred shishito peppers, salmon niçoise salad and prosciutto with arugula pesto baguette. The drink menu features local Spearhead Coffee, teas, fresh smoothies and cocktails. A reincarnation of the historic 1930s Vista Mar Monte, the 200room Mar Monte Hotel has been transformed with modern amenities and design following an extensive renovation project to establish a style of contemporary

Santa Barbara. With interior design led by Los Angeles-based Beleco, bright white walls create an airy atmosphere in the lobby and living room. Exposed beam ceilings and arches are complemented by chandeliers, terracotta-tiled flooring and a large-scale ceramic tile art installation behind the reception desk, bringing Spanish-style elements into the space in a muted earthy color palette. “The library, which opens out onto the courtyard, is the heartbeat of the hotel, and the space where locals and guests can interact through a variety of programming featuring local artists, winemakers and interesting personalities from around the region,” said Ms. Braun. Guests are welcomed to their rooms with signature cheery orange flip flops and robes. “From restoration to Please see MAR MONTE on B2

At left, salmon is incorporated into dishes at Mar Monte Hotel. “I let the local offerings — from seafood to produce — inspire and guide all of our dishes, which center around fresh, regionally-sourced, high-quality food with flavors that are both distinctive and comforting,” Executive Chef Nathan Lingle said. Center, the drink menu at costa Kitchen & Bar features a variety of cocktails. At right, at the reimagined Mar Monte, Pastry Chef Alex Loretto showcases crafted fresh bread, Viennoiserie and seasonal plated desserts.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021

Sexual Abuse Victims

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At left, “This countywide embrace of the Museums for All program is an important step in removing a barrier to attendance. We hope that by offering free or reduced admission, we are eliminating financial reasons for not visiting,” said Robin Gose, president and CEO of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. At right, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is among 18 in the county participating in the Museums for All program.

Santa Barbara County museums work to improve access By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Victims of sexual abuse at Cate School and Thatcher school, or any other institution, please contact Brian Claypool, a nationally regarded trial attorney and media personality of the Claypool Law Firm at 626-664-9489. Currently represents 200 victims of child sexual abuse against the Boy Scouts of America and over 50 victims of child sex abuse against the city of Santa Monica and the Police Activities League. The firm recovered an average of nearly $1million per victim in the Santa Monica case without lengthy litigation. We also recovered $38 million for 19 sexual abuse victims in the landmark Miramonte case against Los Angeles Unified School District. A new California Law now allows adult victims of past child sex abuse to take legal action for civil financial compensation. www.claypoollawfirm.com Claypool Law Firm 4 E Holly Street, Suite 201 Pasadena CA, 91103 626-602-1333

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PERSONAL CARE

Danny There’s no end to Danny’s energy! The enthusiastic, 3-year-old Box mix is awaiting adoption at Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta. Danny is among the dogs who came to the Santa Barbara area from El Paso. Danny is a loving dog known for his boundless energy. He did well in foster care with a family with 11- and 13-year-old kids. He has been compatible with other dogs at the shelter, but needs a home without cats. To meet Danny, call Animal Services at 805-681-5285. The shelter is located at 5473 Overpass Road in Goleta, and adoptions are by appointment only. Danny’s adoption is being

promoted by K-9 Placement and Assistance League Inc. To view more dogs for adoption, go to www.k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to humane care, permanent homes and advocacy for homeless and abandoned dogs in Santa Barbara County. K-9 PALS provides lifesaving veterinary care, behavior training, daily supplies and comforts for the dogs at the county Animal Services shelters, as well as behavior training for adopted dogs. To donate to K-9 PALS, go to www.k-9pals.org, or contact the nonprofit at 805-570-0415 or info@k-9pals.org. Checks are welcome at K-9 PALS, P.O. Box 60755 Santa Barbara 93160-0755. — Dave Mason

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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

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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

GROCERY

and CEO of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. “For those among us who are most economically challenged, these needs are acute and urgent, though too often ignored or sidelined. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is proud and humble to be a part of this effort to raise all of us up together.” Robin Gose, president and CEO of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation said the program is a key part of museums’ accessibility and inclusion efforts. “We know there are certain people who, for a variety of reasons, don’t choose to visit museums. This countywide embrace of the Museums for All program is an important step in removing a barrier to attendance. We hope that by offering free or reduced admission, we are eliminating financial reasons for not visiting.”

Shelters seek homes for pets

HOUSEHOLD

Eighteen museums across Santa Barbara County have joined Museums for All to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit their sites. Museums of All is a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and is administered by the Association of Children’s Museums. The program supports admission to the 18 Santa Barbara County museums to those receiving food assistance (CalFresh/SNAP) for a minimal fee of $0-3 per person, up to four people, with the presentation of a CalFresh (SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer – EBT) card. Similar free and reduced admission is available to eligible members of the public at more than 700 museums across the country. Participating in the program are Art, Design & Architecture

Museum, UCSB; Casa del Herrero; Dunes Center; Elverhoj Museum; Goleta Valley Historical Society; Lompoc Museum; Ganna Walska Lotusland; MOXI: The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation; Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara; Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences; Santa Barbara Mission; Santa Barbara Botanic Garden; Santa Barbara Historical Museum; Santa Barbara Maritime Museum; Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History & Sea Center; Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation; Santa Barbara Zoo and Wildling Museum of Art & Nature. “This collaboration activates the transformative power of the county’s museums and cultural institutions to sustain our residents’ most important human impulses and needs — to open our eyes, to delight our senses, to feed our minds, and to raise up our spirits,” said Luke J. Swetland, president

exploration, Mar Monte Hotel emphasizes connection with the local culture and community through its guest programming and amenities. Included are a variety of yoga classes, open to guests and locals, in-room yoga mats and custom maps for running or walking,” said Ms. Braun, who has spent the majority of her 18-year hospitality career in luxury lifestyle hotels in Southern California overseeing several hotel renovations and openings. Before joining the Mar Monte Hotel, she was the opening hotel manager of the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, where she oversaw all hotel operations and guest relations for the 271-room property. Among other programming at the hotel are rosé and oyster brunch; Mar Monte Moments featuring live music poolside on Saturdays; access to local tours and activities with the Santa Barbara Sailing Center,

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Ingrid Braun, the Mar Monte Hotel general manager, said the reimagined hotel fits the “distinct rhythm of the California coast.”

Coastal Concierge, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, and more; and rotating chef dinners at costa, which will launch later this year. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI For more information about the Mar Monte Hotel, 1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd., call 805-882-1234 or visit www.marmontehotel.com.

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Diversions horoscope • puzzles

Horoscope.com Wednesday, July 14, 2021

ARIES — Success on all levels is filling your life and making you feel absolutely wonderful, Aries. The downside of this is that you might be a little too conscientious. Are you putting in a lot of extra hours? Be discriminating about this and don’t work harder than necessary. You could get stressed to the point of taxing your strength too much, and that won’t help you. Pace yourself. TAURUS — Hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication are now paying off financially, Taurus. New opportunities are opening up to profitably make use of your artistic side. The downside is that you might be working so hard that you’re too drained to be creative even though the inspiration is there. Take a moment to rework your schedule to accomplish the most in the least amount of time. You can do it. GEMINI — People close to you might be a bit worried about you, Gemini. Too much work and socializing might have you feeling less than your usual self, and perhaps even a little feverish and headachy. If so, this is a good day to take time out, stay home, and rest. Don’t worry about sabotaging your success. It will continue. Take a break and your body will reward you with greater clarity and concentration. CANCER — All continues to go well professionally, Cancer. You’re feeling physically strong and vigorous. Mentally, however, you might be a bit vague. You may be easily distracted and not as sharp as usual. This isn’t a good day to start a new project. Try to concentrate on finishing old tasks and tying up loose ends. You should be ready to go again in a couple of days. LEO — Your financial situation should continue to expand now, Leo. Believe in yourself. Don’t worry if you hear rumors that make the future seem rather grim. This is probably misinformation coming from unreliable sources. Continue to work toward your goals. Meanwhile, check out the rumors and find the real facts. You will probably discover that all is far better than the gossipers claim. VIRGO — You could be on a real emotional high today because of your success and that of other household members, Virgo. Your mind may be buzzing with ideas for future expansion, some of which may not be all that workable. However, you should allow yourself a few flights of fancy. Tomorrow your feet will be back on the ground and you will see things in a Monday, November more practical light.16, 2015 LIBRA — Today may prove to be

one of your busiest in a long time, Libra. The promise of continuing success in your personal and professional goals could find you spending a lot of time on the phone, writing emails, or making a few short trips around the community. You might not be able to reach everyone you need to see. Don’t worry. Be persistent and you will reach them eventually. SCORPIO — Business and financial success makes you happy and satisfied, Scorpio. You also look forward to moving on. The downside of this flush period is that people who aren’t particularly trustworthy might decide to latch onto your coattails for their own purposes. Some might even ask for loans. Be careful about the ones you assist. They might not be honest with you. Don’t fall for any sob stories. SAGITTARIUS — As your professional dreams unfold, Sagittarius, you may worry about the downside. First, there are new responsibilities that you might doubt your ability to fulfill. Second, you might be catapulted into an uncomfortable new realm of office politics. Don’t let these matters put a damper on your enthusiasm. You have what it takes to fulfill the first concern and the wisdom to avoid the second. Onward and upward. CAPRICORN — Recent spiritual breakthroughs might have you feeling both exhilarated and downcast, Capricorn. Your sensitive side tells you that this is a definite step forward on your spiritual path, but the logical side might cause you to doubt its reality. Take comfort in the fact that reality is relative and that what you’re sensing is at least valid for you. Then keep moving ahead. AQUARIUS — Many of your personal goals have either been met or are in progress, Aquarius, and you’re feeling exhilarated. However, people around you might have their hands out. You may be asked to contribute to charities or make personal loans to people you don’t know well. You want to help whenever you can, but be discriminating about whom you help now. Some may be less than trustworthy. PISCES — Confirmation of professional success could come your way, Pisces, and you’re probably feeling excited and motivated to keep pushing. But you may find that increased responsibilities interfere with your social life. You wonder if friends have forgotten you. They haven’t, but it will make you feel better if you squeeze in a few hours for your friends each week. Remember what they say about all work and no play.

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Zoo ‘spots’ new baby on the way By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Later this summer, a new four-legged feline will join the Santa Barbara Zoo family. The Zoo’s Animal Care and Health team confirmed on Tuesday that Ajax, its female Amur leopard, is pregnant and expected to give birth later this summer. The new young Amur leopard will be the first of its kind at the Santa Barbara Zoo in two decades, and there are fewer than 100 of the leopards remaining in the wild. Amur leopards are the most endangered of all the big cats, so the zoo has been attempting to breed the species for several years now as part of conservation efforts. Ajax and the new cub’s father, Kasha, were recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to become a pair as part of the Amur Leopard Species Survival Plan — a program coordinated to maintain genetic diversity of threatened and endangered species in human care. “This is tremendously exciting news for the Santa Barbara Zoo given the critically endangered status of the Amur leopard,” Dr. Julie Barnes, the Zoo’s vice president of animal care and health, said in a news release. “Conservation is a critical part of our mission, and we’re proud to celebrate Ajax’s pregnancy with

our colleagues and conservation partners, as well as the Santa Barbara community and beyond. Breeding Amur leopards is complicated and challenging, and our team has worked really hard to help Ajax get pregnant.” This marks Ajax’s first pregnancy, and it will be the fourth litter for Kasha, who’s been at the zoo since March of 2020, just before the coronavirus closure. According to the news release, Amur leopards have a short gestation period of approximately three to three-and-a-half-months, so there is a limited window of time to prepare. Thanks to the strong bonds the Zoo’s animal care team has developed with her, Ajax was trained to voluntarily participate in ultrasound imaging. The Zoo’s Animal Care team will continue to monitor Ajax closely, particularly during the final stages of her pregnancy, in addition to preparing for the birth. “Now that Ajax is pregnant, the next step is working toward her successfully giving birth and rearing her cubs,” Dr. Barnes said. “Big cat births can have unpredictable outcomes, and especially with first-time mothers. Providing her with an appropriate denning area and undisturbed time to bond with her cubs is an important part of this process.” The 7-year-old Ajax arrived at the Santa Barbara Zoo in 2016 from the Marwell Zoo in Hampshire, England.

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The Santa Barbara Zoo’s Animal Care and Health team confirmed on Tuesday that Ajax, its female Amur leopard, is pregnant and is expected to give birth later this summer.

from monitoring Ajax will contribute to a better understanding of reproduction in this critically endangered species. Ajax is sponsored by Alaia & Jax, two special members of a local anonymous family who are her Premier Foster Feeders. Kasha is generously sponsored by the Wyatt family, who are his Premier Foster Feeders. To learn more about how to support

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: 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

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) JUN 30; JUL 7, 14, 21 / 2021--57347

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

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)

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.

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Her genetics are unrepresented in North American AZA zoos and aquariums, so she plays an important role in diversifying the gene pool of Amur leopards in North America for the overall health of the population. Kasha is 11 years old and came from the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. He was born in Nesles, France, at Le Parc des Felins and imported to the Brookfield Zoo in 2013, where he sired three litters in 2016, 2018 and 2020. Amur leopards are typically solitary in nature, coming together only for breeding purposes, so introductions can be a long, slow and complicated process, the press release said. For the safety of the animals, they have to be gradually acclimated to each other’s smell and presence, which can take a long time. The female is most receptive to sharing space with the male when she is ready to mate, but their behavior toward each other can be unpredictable. The first fullcontact introduction between Ajax and Kasha took place in November 2020 and continued on and off depending on when Ajax was ready to mate. Using hormone analysis via fecal testing, her reproductive cycle was monitored as well as determining when she was pregnant. The reproductive cycle of the Amur leopard is not well understood, so information obtained

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: 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) JUL 7, 14, 21, 28 / 2021--57356

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: 20210001961. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: GOMEZ PARTY RENTAL, 395 MAGNOLIA AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: LUIS ALFREDO GOMEZ REYES, 395 MAGNOLIA AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 07/06/2021 by: E20, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 4, 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) JUL 14, 21, 28; AUG 4 / 2021--57375

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

AMENDED Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DÉMANDADO): James Davis YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Tess Rabin and Nicolas Nezhat 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 Anacapa Division 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 TRIAL DATE: Date: 8/17/2021 Time: 9:00am Dept: 4 (Via Zoom) CASE NUMBER: 21CV02246 CASE NAME: Tess Rabin, et al. v. James Davis 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): Tess Rabin 1012 Monte Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93110 805-708-6688 Nicolas Nezhat 1012 Monte Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93110 404-402-6588 Darrel E. Parker, Executive Ofﬁcer Date: (Fecha) 6/17/2021 Clerk, by (Secretario) Elizabeth Spann, Deputy(Adjunto) JUL 14, 21, 28, AUG 4 / 2021 -- 57377

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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 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. (¡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.) 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 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.

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

(Seal) JUN 30; JUL 7, 14, 21 / 2021 -- 57349

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