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Agency updates guidance for vaccinated, unvaccinated people in areas with high transmission By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

In a major step back from guidance issued two months ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday announced that it is now recommending that all people, regardless of vaccination status, return to wearing masks indoors in areas with widespread disease transmission. The change in guidance comes as the result of rising case rates and new data that reveals fully vaccinated people who experience a breakthrough infection due to the Delta variant can spread the disease to others, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told reporters Tuesday. “This new science is worrisome and unfortunately warrants an update to recommendations,” Dr. Walensky said during the briefing. According to the latest CDC data, the Delta variant remains the most prominent variant in the U.S., and eight in 10 test samples show evidence of Delta, Dr. Walenksy said Tuesday. In May, the agency released guidance saying that fully vaccinated individuals would be safe to go without masks in most circumstances. However, propelled by the surge of the Delta variant in various parts of the country and new science associated with transmission among vaccinated folks, Dr. Walensky said the guidance must follow the science. “The Delta variant is showing every day its willingness to outsmart us,” Dr. Walensky said. She later added, “This is not a decision we at CDC have made lightly. This weighs on me. Not only are people tired, they are frustrated. We have mental health challenges, we have continued sickness and death, our health systems are being overrun for what is preventable.” In addition to updating masking guidance, the CDC also recommended Tuesday that all faculty, staff and students in schools be required to wear masks in the fall, regardless of vaccination status. Agency officials, however, added that all students should be back in the classroom in person this fall with the proper precautions in place. The new indoor masking guidance from the CDC primarily applies to areas that are labeled as having “substantial” or “high” disease spread by the agency. Currently, Santa Barbara County is labeled as having “substantial” disease spread by the CDC. According to CDC specifications, this means the region is seeing between 50 and 100 cases per 100,000 over the course of seven days. As of Monday, the county’s average daily case rate was 8.7 per 100,000 and the testing positivity stood at 6.4%. According to Dr. Henning Ansorg, the county’s public health officer, the Public Health Department’s current recommendation pertaining to indoor masking will remain in place. The department recommended last week that all people, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask inside. Dr. David Fisk, an infectious disease specialist with Cottage Health and Sansum Clinic, told the News-Press Tuesday that he believes the CDC’s guidance will offer additional levels of protection against the surging Delta variant across the nation. He added, however, that the guidelines are more conservative than he was hoping, as he believes that communities with “moderate” transmission should also be included in the new recommendations. “Given the rapid upsurge in Delta everywhere in the country and in our community, it’s time to mask up indoors around the U.S.,” Dr. Fisk said. “Because, as we’ve learned over the last year and a half, you don’t want to wait for COVID to be a firestorm before you address it. You want to address it

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Anthropologists and undergraduate researchers from UCSB are now sharing more details regarding the discovery of the remains of Jack Cantin, a 17-year-old boy who vanished after the devastating Montecito debris flow in 2018. Back in February 2020, a team of UCSB anthropologists and undergraduate researchers began scouring a 110-acre plot near the site of the 2018 Montecito debris flow in search of clues regarding Jack’s whereabouts. When the devastating debris flow swept through Montecito on Jan. 9, 2018, Jack vanished after his home was destroyed in the disaster. He and his father, David Cantin, were among the 23 victims who died. According to Dr. Danielle Kurin, a UCSB anthropology professor and lead researcher in this case, Kim Cantin, the mother of Jack, approached UCSB in 2020 to request help in searching for the remains of her son. Dr. Kurin, alongside a number of undergraduate researchers, got to work surveying the area near Hot Springs Road where the Cantin family lived before the disaster. “Our goal was a practical one — try and locate the remains,” Dr. Kurin told the NewsPress Tuesday. “But more broadly, (our goal) was — can we say what happened to Jack? We wanted to provide as much certainty as possible.” The researchers spent 18 months collecting pieces of broken glass, kitchen tile, brick fragments and soil samples from the site of the debris flow, aiming to find the location of Jack’s remains and uncover answers about what happened on the night of the disaster. Please see VICTIM on A2

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its masking guidance on Tuesday and now recommends that all people, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask indoors in places with substantial or high disease transmission.

when the warning signs are there but before it knocks down your community significantly.” In Santa Barbara County, the Public Health Department has seen an increase in breakthrough infections throughout this month, according to data on the public health community data dashboard. However, the vast majority of new cases are still occurring among the unvaccinated. To slow the surge of cases, health experts say the community should focus on increasing the vaccination rate, wearing masks, limiting mass gatherings and encouraging individuals to stay home when they are sick. “People are fatigued about this stuff, but we can protect ourselves with a simple mask and we can protect others,” Dr. Ansorg told the News-Press Tuesday. “It’s a small thing to ask, in my opinion. You don’t have to wear it all the time, you just have to wear it to (places like) the pharmacy or a movie theater.” “We are not talking about shutdowns, closing business or doing restrictions,” Dr. Ansorg continued. “It’s just appealing to common sense and to responsibility towards ourselves, our neighbors and our loved ones. (Masking) would be the thing to do, and CDC gives this recommendation.” On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 in the county. Officials reported 17 new cases in Santa Maria, 10 new cases in Lompoc and the communities of Mission

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The remains of Jack Cantin, a 17-year-old who vanished during the Montecito debris flow in 2018, were found over Memorial Day weekend, according to a team of researchers from UCSB.

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The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department will maintain their recommendation that suggests universal masking in indoor settings.

Hills and Vandenberg Village and five new cases in the unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Four new cases were reported in Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley, three cases were reported in the South Coast unincorporated areas of Montecito, Summerland and the city of Carpinteria and two new cases were reported in Isla Vista, Goleta and Orcutt. Four infections were pending on Tuesday.

As of the latest data from the county, 61.3% of the county’s eligible 12 and older population was fully vaccinated, and 69.5% of the same population had received at least one shot. Of the entire county population, 51.9% of people are fully vaccinated. As of Tuesday, 17 people were hospitalized for COVID-19, and one patient was recovering in the ICU. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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The Community Formation Commission presented an update to the Santa Barbara City Council Tuesday during the council’s regular meeting. The commission’s primary request was for more public engagement during its meetings. The 13-member commission is tasked with Please see CFC on A6

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Researchers share details on finding Jack Cantin’s remains By MADISON HIRNEISEN

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Air Force One continues to grace the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley. The exhibit “FBI: From Al Capone to Al-Qaeda” recently opened there and will continue at the museum through Jan. 9. For more information, go to www.reaganlibrary.gov.

Flowers found growing over spot where remains were found Continued from Page A1 Using a special kind of laser, the researchers analyzed thousands of soil samples in search of a trace of bone residue, Dr. Kurin said. After more than a year and a half of searching, the researchers discovered what they are 90% confident are Jack’s remains over Memorial Day weekend this year, KEYT-TV reported last week. While the exact location of Jack’s remains is not being revealed, Ms. Cantin told the Santa Barbara station that it was within 1,000 yards of the family’s old home. When Jack was found, Dr. Kurin said the remains were surrounded by loads of toxic debris, but

because of the phosphorus in the decomposed bones, flowers grew in the area where his remains were found. “Jack was telling us where he was by creating life where there shouldn’t be,” Dr. Kurin said. Reflecting on the 18-month search, Dr. Kurin credited the “creativity and resourcefulness” of the UCSB undergraduates who participated in the search. She said their function is to serve the public, and she “can’t imagine a better way for people to use their education than to serve and use those skills for a purpose.” “I think (the student researchers) saw themselves in Jack and were humbled and honored by the resistance, resilience and hope of Mrs.

Cantin,” Dr. Kurin said. Danielle Heiser, a recent UCSB graduate who participated as a forensic research assistant in the search for Jack’s remains, participated in the case since it began in February 2020. In addition to her interest in forensics, Ms. Heiser said she was drawn to the case by the devastating lack of closure Jack’s family had after losing their son. “The thing that drew me (to this case) was how heartbreaking it was that Jack’s loved ones had to wait so long for some form of closure,” Ms. Heiser told the News-Press. “So I just wanted to be a part of it and help put an end to such a long, tragic, painful wait.” “I’m just happy that we were

able to bring Jack’s loved ones some closure,” she added. Jack was one of two people still missing from the debris flow, the other victim being 2-year-old Lydia Sutthithepa. Dr. Kurin said that at this point, the researchers believe Lydia’s remains are “one with the earth” and will likely not be found. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will keep this case open until they can verify the evidence in the report from the UCSB Anthropology Department. As of Tuesday, the case was still open, according to Raquel Zick, the sheriff’s office public information officer.

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Carpinteria resident Donna Grubisic won the grand prize in this year’s WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest.

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No foul play suspected in couple’s deaths SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Police Department updated a suspicious death investigation last week, stating detectives do not believe foul play was involved in the deaths of Bernd, 82, and Miyako Storch, 87.

Officers initially responded to the investigation July 9 at a residence on Arbolado Road. Two decedents were discovered with self-inflicted gunshot wounds. — Annelise Hanshaw

Vegetation fire near Goleta Beach GOLETA — Firefighters extinguished a small vegetation fire Tuesday evening at a homeless encampment off the bike path near State Route 217 and Sandspit Road. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department quickly contained the fire, keeping the damage to a quarter of an acre. — Annelise Hanshaw

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SANTA MARIA — Caltrans will begin emergency repairs along westbound State Route 166, just west of Bull Canyon Road, Sunday. The westbound route will close at 7 p.m. Sunday night and will reopen at 2 p.m. Aug. 6. The eastbound lane will be used for one-way reversing traffic control with flaggers during this time. Caltrans expects delays not to exceed 10 minutes. Electronic message signs will inform motorists of the construction. CalPortland Construction of Santa Maria is the contractor of this $330,000 project. The estimated date of completion is mid-August.

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CARPINTERIA — Donna Grubisic, a Carpinteria resident, has won this year’s grand prize in the Santa Barbara County’s WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest. The contest was launched this spring to recognize beautiful, water efficient gardens across the county. The Santa Barbara County Water Agency, as well as the City of Santa Barbara, Montecito Water District, Carpinteria Valley Water District, and Vandenberg Village Community Services District chose one winner from each provider’s service area to win an agency award for their participation. One grand winner of the contest was also chosen, and the county decided on Ms. Grubisic’s pollinator garden in Carpinteria. According to a news release, Ms. Grubisic transformed her lawn and a garden into a “retreat for pollinators” during a drought in the 1990’s. The garden is water efficient and has no irrigation system — instead, it uses rainwater captured in 300-gallon cisterns attached to the side of her home. Other grand prize finalists and regional winners were George

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Japan ahead of U.S. in gold medals By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Japan remains ahead of the U.S. and China in gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics. As of Tuesday (day 4), Japan had 10 gold medals. The U.S. and China were in second place with nine gold medals each. But if you count all the medals (including the silver and bronze medals), the U.S. was in first place Tuesday with 25. That includes eight silver and eight bronze. As of Tuesday, China placed second in the medal count with 21 medals. On Tuesday: • American gymnastics star Simone Biles, the reigning all-around Olympics gold medalist, dropped out of the team final because of an undefined medical issue. Olympics organizers said she would be evaluated for future contests. The Russian gymnastics team, meanwhile, took the gold medal with a score of 169.528. The U.S. team won the silver with 166.096. The bronze went to Great Britain, which scored 164.096. It was the first since 2008 that American gymnasts

As of Tuesday (day 4), Japan had 10 gold medals. The U.S. and China were in second place with nine gold medals each. didn’t win the team gold medal. • The U.S. team’s Lydia Jacoby, 17, won the women’s 100-meter breaststroke. Today, Katie Ledecky was to try to be the first woman to win the Olympic gold medal in a new women’s event: the 1,500-meter freestyle. And if it beats France in the women’s semifinal, the U.S. 3X3 basketball team could be in a goldmedal match. In men’s basketball, the Americans are taking on Iran after their loss to France. email: dmason@newspress.com

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New ranger to serve Santa Barbara District SOLVANG — Los Padres National Forest officials selected a candidate with 27 years of experience to become the new Santa Barbara District ranger. Daryl Hodges is coming to Los Padres from the Angeles National Forest, where he serves as a forest fisheries biologist. “I am thrilled to join Los Padres, and I am excited to work with the Santa Barbara community and the many visitors who come each year to enjoy these amazing public lands,” he said in a news release He is replacing John “Pancho” Smith, who was recently hired as a disaster recovery coordinator for the U.S. Forest Service’s Southern Region in Atlanta. Mr. Hodges began his career in 1994 as a stream surveyor in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington.

In 1999, he was promoted to the monument fish biologist position at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, located in Gifford Pinchot. He led stream habitat enhancement projects for five years in this position. He moved to the Southern Region for 10 years, working on the Apalachicola and Chattahoochee-Oconee national forests in Florida and Georgia. He spent four years at the Plumas National Forest before moving to the Angeles National Forest. Mr. Hodges recently served as an acting district ranger in the Lincoln National Forest’s Guadalupe Ranger District. He is originally from Philadelphia and holds a degree in general agriculture/animal science from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He and his wife Gwen are parents to four kids. — Annelise Hanshaw

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Circus Vargas keeps audience enthralled Performers fearlessly finish their SB show By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Circus Vargas defied gravity, inspired laughter and thoroughly entertained families on a great night under the big top. The circus’ final night in Santa Barbara brought a large audience Monday. While it wasn’t a full house, it was an enthusiastic one during a show that topped the impressive opening night with even more comedy and thrills. The audience rewarded the troupe of acrobats, trapeze artists, dancers, motorcycle stunt drivers, a clown and others with a well-deserved standing ovation. The circus had its first show July 9 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, where it was originally scheduled to run until July 19. But it proved to be so popular that it extended its run until Monday night. The San Bernardino Countybased circus has long been free of animals, but paid homage to them with a puppet and cut out representing a tiger and a lion, as well as a snake prop. The tongue-in-cheek approach worked well throughout the night, as the circus never took itself too seriously, even though it proved repeatedly it could break the laws of physics. The power of human achievement was shown in moments like a contortionist shooting a bow and arrow with her feet or a trapeze artist doing several somersaults mid-air. The acrobats outdid themselves as they added stunts not seen on opening night. They leaped into the air, did somersaults and landed on places like, well, the top of a column of acrobats, each supporting those above them. Incredible. An actor playing circus founder Clifford E. Vargas served as ringleader, interacting with the audience and playing the straight man to the clown, who wore just enough makeup to be a clown. The look was effective. He left the rest of his face unmade to allow for all sorts of facial expressions. The clown’s best moment no doubt came when he lip-synched, in a very obvious way, to a song and found the spotlight running away from him. He ran furiously from one side of the tent to the other, often going into the audience areas, to stay in the spotlight. The poor guy, who kept singing, even jumped up and down to get into that uncooperative spotlight. In the end, the clown had the last laugh over the spotlight, in a way that won’t be spoiled in case

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A trapeze artist reaches for her bar, high above an audience that vocally expressed its awe at Circus Vargas. The San Bernardino County-based circus wrapped up its extended run Monday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.

you see Circus Vargas elsewhere. Throughout the night, the crowd laughed and was amazed, and children were on the edge of the seats, their attention fixed on that magical center ring where anything seemed possible. It was a nearly flawless night. When one trapeze artist fell short of being caught and dropped safely on the net below her, she bounced a bit, then stood up with a smile. She raised her arm in triumph, as if to say, “Don’t worry about me; the show must go on!” And it did. She climbed the rope ladder, and she and the other trapeze artists didn’t miss any

A new tent from Milan housed this year’s circus.

other steps, catching each other, moving from one short bar to another and turning somersaults in the air. Talk about defying gravity! Later two motorcycle stunt drivers did their own defiance of physics as they rode wildly inside a spherical cage, driving circles around each other. They safely exited, and the audience cheered. This year’s circus featured an homage to the late Clifford E. Vargas, with the telling of his story and the passing of his baton to future generations. That story and the night as a whole showed that circuses are families, both figuratively and literally.

The contortionist was none other than Daniella Quiroga, an eighth-generation circus performer whose parents, Katya Arata-Quiroga and Nelson Quiroga, own the circus. “I was 10 when my parents joined Circus Vargas. My husband was 19 when he joined Circus Vargas. We met at the circus,” Ms. Arata-Quiroga, a seventhgeneration circus professional since she was 16, told the NewsPress when Circus Vargas came to Santa Barbara. The circus now heads for its Aug. 5-23 run in Temecula, where it will continue to inspire smiles in kids of all ages. email: dmason@newspress.com

The clown did some juggling (you know, clowns do that), but his real talent was in his ability to make people laugh.

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Marion Sue Weide, was born on December 6th, 1929 to James and EfÀe Dougherty. Marion was an accomplished musician and music teacher for 64 years. She attended Whittier College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree, she also obtained a Master’s at Claremont Graduate School, and her PhD at UCSB. Marion passed away on July 4, 2021, in Santa Barbara, Ca, at the age of 91. She was a parishioner of the Old Mission Santa Barbara. Marion was laid to rest at a private service at Calvary Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Ca.

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Continued from Page A1 creating a plan for a civilian police review system in Santa Barbara. It plans to make its recommendations to the City Council in March. Commission members review other municipalities’ civil oversight systems, accountability systems and the needs of Santa Barbara community members when forming ideas. The committee’s chair Gabe Escobedo and vice chair Ana Zepeda asked members of the public to attend their meetings, make public comments and email the committee feedback. “It took a lot for us to get here,” Mr. Escobedo said. “Many of us wrote letters, made public comments, we rallied and I can tell you it’s an amazing impact cause we’re here today. “We pushed for change; we got our opportunity, but we need to stay engaged in the implementation process.”

contracting with NACOLE. They are really the only organization in the country that has the on-theground experience of doing this work,” Mr. Escobedo said. “They are respected by all stakeholders, and we are fortunate to have them as a partner.” The contract with NACOLE was approved by City Administrator Paul Casey and did not have to go through City Council to receive funding. The Community Formation Commission anticipates the following expenses: hiring a survey firm, translation services costs, community outreach workers and the possible extension of the NACOLE contract. Councilmember Meagan Harmon and Mr. Casey both noted the appropriate nature of the requests. Mr. Casey anticipates that the costs will need to go through council approval. “I’ve been really clear, and I think everyone has this understanding that Council will make the resources available that

are necessary,” he said. Camme McEllhiney, NACOLE director of training and education, expressed confidence in the commission and its members. “The wonderful thing about this commission is that they really want to do the work,” she said. The commission is increasing its meetings from once to twice monthly, on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 5:30 p.m. It meets virtually but is considering meeting in-person. The commission is meeting at 5:30 p.m. tonight to discuss oversight models. One of the commission’s committees will be presenting what it discovered during research. To attend, go to attendee. gotowebinar.com/ register/3733986984414506509. The commission is available via email at cfc@santabarbaraca. gov and online at bit.ly/ communityformationcommission. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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Wind west 6-12 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet; southsouthwest swell 2-4 feet at 11 seconds. Visibility under a mile in areas of morning fog.

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Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet; south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 12 seconds. Visibility under a mile in fog.

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Black-centered organization Healing Justice advocated for police oversight in the wake of national movements toward transparency and equity. But not only does Healing Justice support the Community Formation Commission, council members pointed out Interim Police Chief Bernard Melekian’s approval of the group. Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said the commission, while monitoring the practices of the Santa Barbara Police Department, isn’t degrading local officers. “I’m really appreciating the messaging in this. It isn’t negative toward our police or our police department but is supportive and community-focused,” she said. To help direct its mission, the commission has utilized the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement, a nonprofit that helps individuals and officials form citizen oversight agencies. “It is my opinion that the most important decision we’ve made is

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The Santa Barbara Community Formation Commission is creating a model for citizen oversight of law enforcement in the city.

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Public asked to attend meeting, provide feedback

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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 105,423 acre-ft. Elevation 718.39 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 16.5 acre-ft. Inflow 21.3 acre-ft. State inflow 4.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -243 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Apothecary’s 25th anniversary Beautyhabit celebrates at new location in Montecito Country Mart By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

aula Vazquez and her sister, Teresa Mitchell, are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their business, Beautyhabit: Modern Luxe Apothecary, by launching a new destination inside the recently opened Montecito Mercantile store at the Montecito

Country Mart, Coast Village and Hot Springs Road in Montecito. The innovative store-in-store offers skin care, fragrances, bath and body, makeup, hair care, candles and home decor items from around the world. “We consider ourselves a modern luxe apothecary, not a beauty supply store. Our products are very niche,” said Mrs. Vazquez during a phone interview from the company’s

headquarters in Westlake Village. “They are treasures, hard-to-find items from around the world, especially Italy and France. Teresa is the hunter. She scouts them out.” Among the items are Vintner’s Daughter, Susan Kaufmann, Eau d’Italie and Ligne St Barth. “Vintner’s Daughter, a face serum, is produced by April Gargiulo, a winery owner in Napa Valley. While researching

her skin care regimen, she realized that almost all of her highly touted skin care products contained high levels of ineffective, toxic fillers,” Mrs. Vazquez told the News-Press. “She began a two-year research and formulation process. Drawing from her experience in fine winemaking, April, alongside natural skin care veterans, set out to create a formulation that would address

all of her skin care needs. “Much like the fine winemaking process, Vintner’s Daughter begins by sourcing the world’s finest raw ingredients. The result is a serum that is made without parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, PEGs, and SLSs.” Susanne Kaufmann comes from the Bregenzer Forest, a unique valley in the Alps, where the knowledge of the

healing powers of nature are passed down from generation to generation, according to Mrs. Vazquez. “From an early age, she has always been fascinated by the idea of using the intensive effect of the Alpine plant world in a modern manner for beauty, health and comfort. “Together with a team of pharmacists and dermatologists, Susanne developed more than Please see BEAUTY on B2

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Sisters Teresa Mitchell and Paula Vazquez are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their business, Beautyhabit: Modern Luxe Apothecary, by launching a new destination inside the recently opened Montecito Mercantile store in Montecito.

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60 functional products from natural ingredients that include body washes, body exfoliants and scrubs, and bath oils, soaks and salts. Eau d’Italie is a fragrance that originated at the iconic Le Sirenuse Hotel in Positano on the Amalfi Coast. “Eau d’Italie creates fragrances that are always contemporary, always original, always inspiring,” said Mrs. Vazquez, adding that Ligne St. Barth is a family business that finds its inspiration in Mother Nature. The secret of Ligne St Barth body lotions and gels lies in the use of natural ingredients with Caribbean floral overtones to create sensual harmony and excellence.” Especially unusual are the Cire Trudon candles from the oldest candlemaker in the world still active today, according to Mrs. Vazquez. “It was founded in 1643 by Claude Trudon at the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV, and throughout the 17th century, the manufacturer became the Royal Wax Manufacturer and official supplier in the French court, then to Napoléon Bonaparte. “Cire Trudon received a gold medal during the 1889 Universal Exhibit as a reward for the outstanding quality of its candles and wax. Each candle is still dripped and made by hand in its factory in Normandy.” On Sept.1, Beautyhabit will move into its own location, right next door to Montecito Mercantile in the Montecito Mart. “We’re more passionate than ever about traversing the globe to bring our clients amazing, unique reactions that express individuality and make life pleasurable. Every day, we are inspired to source the best products in the world with an eye for exquisite details, stellar craftsmanship and the highest quality ingredients,” said Ms. Vazquez.

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This is Eau d’ Italie Le Sirenuse, from Positano on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. It’s among the popular brands at Modern Luxe Apothecary.

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These are among the unique products at Beautyhabit: Modern Luxe Apothecary.

Beautyhabit: Modern Luxe Apothecary is located at Montecito Mercantile, 1016 Coast Village Road, in Montecito. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 818-707-2555 or visit www.beautyhabit.com.

PETS of the WEEK

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Beau has proven to be a loyal and dedicated Australian cattle dog. He’s awaiting adoption at Santa Barbara Humane. When he first arrived at the nonprofit’s shelter in Goleta, Beau was shy and anxious and spent his first few days in hiding in the kennel. But with some time and love from the shelter’s adoption and behavior teams, Beau has started to blossom. Beau, who is a little over 2 years old, loves being with people who understand him. And he would be happiest in a home where he is the only animal. You can see Beau’s profile at www.sbhumane.org. To adopt him, email adopt@sbhumane.org or call 805-9644777 to make an adoption appointment. — Dave Mason

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

Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook.com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal 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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WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021

Diversions horoscope • puzzles

By Dave Green

LIBRA — Get your head out of the clouds, Libra. Nitpicky details you failed to attend to earlier may now come back to haunt you. Don’t postpone your work any further. The time to take care of the job is now. Balance your checkbook and do your laundry. Clean your bathtub and go shopping. The more you accomplish today, the better you will feel about yourself tomorrow. SCORPIO — Whatever you didn’t get done yesterday, Scorpio, you need to finish today. Discipline and attention to the sand slipping through the hourglass are the journey’s themes. The more you’re able to accomplish, the better you’ll feel. Stagnant energy is a sign that it’s time to get moving. Don’t waste a moment waiting for someone else to come up with a solution. Take the initiative. SAGITTARIUS — Put aside frivolity for a day, Sagittarius. This is an important time to prepare for the future. Don’t take another step before you know you’re on solid ground. This is an important time to establish your goals. Writing them down will help you realize them in life. Think about the long-term harvest. Security and grounding are key themes today. CAPRICORN — People may be a bit critical of you today, Capricorn. You would do well to listen to what they say. Be receptive of feedback so you can establish a healthy ego. Keep your sense of humility. You may feel critical as you see people moving like sloths compared to your lightning quick mind. Be patient with others. AQUARIUS — Keep up your psychic shield, Aquarius, because you will need it. People’s comments may seem harsh even if they may mean well. Your best defense against the critical tone of the day is to use other people’s criticisms as constructively as you can in order to build a stronger framework from which to work. Process this energy in a positive frame of mind. Use it to get things done. PISCES — This isn’t a day to focus on fun and games, Pisces. In fact, you may feel an annoying weightiness about your emotions, making you feel less energetic than usual. There’s a sober tone asking you to look at reality and make some serious decisions about your future goals and plans. You may feel like the timer is about to buzz. The minute hand is ticking, and there are many more adventures to be had.

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ARIES — There’s little comfort in your emotions today, Aries. You may want to stick to business. Concentrate on getting things done in your regular routine. Create a plan and stick to it. This isn’t a day to deviate from the norm, nor is it a time in which you will find much sympathy from others. Stick close to home and take care of your personal business. Time is precious. Don’t waste it. TAURUS — Try not to smother others, Taurus. You may want to seek comfort in their company, but this will only produce grouchiness in all parties involved. Curb your tendency to find fault with the ones you love. Your best bet is to focus on tasks you have on the back burner. Tackle projects that need special attention and discipline. GEMINI — There’s a squeeze on your emotions today, Gemini, which might leave you feeling like a pot of boiling water. Just by knowing there’s a lid on things, you’re likely to heat up even faster than usual. Try to hold your temper. A rage will get you nowhere. Concentrate your energy on getting your material affairs in order. Deal with finances, investments, and long-term security. CANCER — It may be hard for you to feel connected to anyone today, Cancer. You’re probably better off keeping to yourself. If you’re feeling sad or depressed, it’s best to work through these feelings on your own. Other people aren’t apt to be too sympathetic to your situation. You’re better off sticking to your work to keep the demons out of your head. LEO — You may feel a restriction to the day, but in truth, this is for your own good, Leo. Your sense of discipline comes in handy as you tackle your work with incredible enthusiasm. Your goals aren’t far from your reach. Stay focused and don’t get pressured by the ticking clock. Hastiness will lead to careless mistakes. If you’re going to do a job, do it right the first time. VIRGO — Find comfort in your work today, Virgo. Although it may sound ridiculous, checking things off your list is the most rewarding activity today. Try not to be too critical of others. Focus on your tasks. Mountains that seem too daunting to climb will continue to grow bigger until you take the first step upward. Your perseverance Monday, November will inspire others. 16, 2015

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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: 20210002043. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: STAINLESS SPECIALTIES, 122 HARBOR WAY, CONTAINER #1 & #2, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, MAILING ADDRESS: 6 HARBOR WAY #136, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: DANIEL R SHANNON, 883 WINDSOR WAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. 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 07/13/2021 by: E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 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) JUL 21, 28; AUG 4, 11 / 2021--57292

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002001. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: DOUGLAS J CICILEO DBA NORTON TREE CARE, 717 WESTERN AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: DOUGLAS J. CICILEO, 717 WESTERN AVE, 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 07/08/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 07, 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 21, 28; AUG 4, 11 / 2021--57294

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001838. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: AMERICAN TAXI, 400 ELLWOOD BEACH DR. UNIT 3, GOLETA, CA 93117, MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 1845, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93116-1845, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MOHAMMAD RASHID, 400 ELLWOOD BEACH DR. UNIT 3, 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 06/23/2021 by: E31, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 22, 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 21, 28; AUG 4, 11 / 2021--57381

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002023. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: THE LAUREL CO., 146 E. CARRILLO ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: D.A. PETERSON ENTERPRISES, INC., 146 E. CARRILLO ST., 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 07/12/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 07, 1995. 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 28; AUG 4, 11, 18 / 2021--57396

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001959. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: RUNNING HORSE EVENTS, 331 SYCAMOREDRIVE,BUELLTON, CA 93427, MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 45, SOLVANG, CA 93464. STATE OF INC.: CA. County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: RUNNING HORSE MEDIA, LLC., 331 SYCAMORE DRIVE, BUELLTON, CA 93427, MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 45, SOLVANG, CA 93464. 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 07/06/2021 by: E24, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 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)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002054. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SEMPRA, 488 8TH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101, COUNTY OF PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: SAN DIEGO. Full Name(s) of registrants: SEMPRA ENERGY, 488 8TH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101. 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 07/13/2021 by: E24, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 29, 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 21, 28; AUG 4, 11 / 2021--57296

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210001875. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ALVAREZ BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, 1526 LAGUNA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ANDRES E ALVAREZ, 1526 LAGUNA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: SANTA BATH BOMBS. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 06/28/2021 by: E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JUL 21, 28; AUG 4, 11 / 2021--57293

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002133. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: INNOVATE CYBERSECURITY, 1505 CHAPALA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Mailing address: 123 EAST BASELINE ROAD, SUITE D102, TEMPLE, AZ 85283. Full Name(s) of corporation: NOVACOAST, 1505 CHAPALA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. STATE OF ORG.: CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by: A Corporation. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 07/21/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jul 10, 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 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) JUL 28; AUG 4, 11, 18 / 2021 - 57388

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)

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

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PETITION OF: KAREN JENNIFER MARCUS FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV02376 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. JUL 7, 14, 21, 28 / 2021--57359

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GIL ALFRED CARDONA Case Number: 21PR00261 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Gil Alfred Cardona A Petition for Probate has been filed by Randy Paul Cardona in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Randy Paul Cardona be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: August 19, 2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. Appearance via ZOOM. Meeting ID: 959 8605 7786, Passcode: 9000795. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Randy Paul Cardona Address: 331 Lomita Court Aptos, CA 95003 Phone: 831 332-2659 JUL 28; AUG 4, 11 / 2010--57394

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

WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT THAT MAY BE APPEALED TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION AND APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE COASTA DEVELOPMENT PERMIT This may affect your property. Please read

Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval and issuance of a Coastal Development Permit by the Planning and Development Department. The development requested by this application is subject to appeal to the California Coastal Commission following final action by Santa Barbara County and therefore a public hearing on the application is normally required prior to any action to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. However, in compliance with California Coastal Act Section 30624.9, the Director has determined that this project qualifies as minor development and therefore intends to waive the public hearing requirement unless a written request for such hearing is submitted by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department within the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Veronica King at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, by email at kingv@co.santa-barbara.ca.us, or by fax at (805) 568-2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided. WARNING: Failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of the person’s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this Coastal Development Permit to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors and ultimately the California Coastal Commission. If a request for public hearing is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a Coastal Development Permit. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Coastal Development Permit is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Veronica King at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 931012058, or by email at kingv@co.santa-barbara.ca.us, or by phone at (805) 568-2513. PROPOSAL: HEARTH HOMES, LLC GARAGE CONVERSION PROJECT ADDRESS: 5278 LOUISIANA PL, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111 2nd SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE DATE OF NOTICE: 7/28/2021 REQUEST FOR HEARING EXPIRATION DATE: 8/18/2021 PERMIT NUMBER: 21CDH-00000-00011 APPLICATION FILED: 3/2/2021 ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 065-300-006 ZONING: 20-R-1 PROJECT AREA: 1.00 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: • Applicant: Hearth Homes, Llc • Proposed Project: The project will allow for the conversion of an existing 3-car garage into 677 (gross) sq. ft. of habitable space as well as an interior remodel at 5278 Louisiana Place. A new AC unit is also proposed and the sound levels from the unit will not exceed 65 dB at the property line. APPEALS: The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 21CDH-00000-00011 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The written appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Coastal Development Permit. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so. Written appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, 93455, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non-business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day. This Coastal Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission after an appellant has exhausted all local appeals, therefore a fee is not required to file an appeal. For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Veronica King. The application required to file an appeal may be viewed at or downloaded from: http://www.countyofsb.org/uploadedFiles/plndev/Content/Permitting/AppealSubReqAPP.pdf ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: http://www.countyofsb.org/plndev/permitting/planningprocess.sbc Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: http://www.countyofsb.org/plndev/home.sbc

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