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Public Health reports decreasing case rates in county By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, the county’s Public Health Director, provided the Board of Supervisors with an update on the state of the COVID19 pandemic in the county during Tuesday’s meeting.

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials reported Tuesday that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are decreasing in the region following an uptick in case rates associated with the highly transmissible delta variant. Over the last two weeks, the county’s case rate has decreased by about 35% over the last two weeks and now hovers around 16 cases per 100,000, Dr. Van DoReynoso, the county’s public health director, told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. According to the county’s metrics, hospitalizations were down from a two-week average

of 61 people hospitalized to 45 people hospitalized on Monday. In addition, new daily cases were down from a two-week average of 105 cases per day to 76 cases on Monday. While the latest trends indicate that case rates are declining in the region, Dr. Do-Reynoso told supervisors that the Public Health Department is continuing to expand its testing capacity by deploying a new testing bus next Monday at Direct Relief in Goleta. The bus has the ability to offer 168 tests per day and will be operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments will be available at the Public Health Department’s website at publichealthsbc.org/testing. During Tuesday’s meeting, Dr.

Do-Reynoso also emphasized the importance of getting the flu vaccine this season as the county continues to combat challenges associated with COVID-19. Flu season officially begins this month, though activity typically peaks between December and February, the public health director said. It’s for this reason that the department is encouraging people to get their flu shot early this year to prevent severe illness and hospitalization. “Flu vaccination will be very important because we still are in a pandemic,” Dr. Do-Reynoso said Tuesday. “Getting the flu vaccine is an essential part of protecting our health and our family’s health.”

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She added that the county had a very “unique” flu season last year due to COVID-19 restrictions, such as stay-at-home orders, masking and social distancing, which kept flu cases low. But now that most people have resumed some sense of normalcy and operate under fewer restrictions, Dr. DoReynoso said it’s important to take proper precautions to avoid an overwhelming flu season. In addition to the update from the Public Health Department, Supervisors received a brief presentation from the county’s Human Resources Department about the state of the county’s testing or vaccination requirement for county employees. The board voted to instate a

vaccine or testing requirement for all county employees during their regular meeting Aug. 31. Under the requirement, all county employees must be vaccinated by Sept. 30 or undergo weekly testing. As of Monday, about 72% of county employees are fully vaccinated and verified, and about 28% are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, according to HR Director Maria Elena De Guevara. She told supervisors Tuesday that these numbers will likely shift before the end of the month, as some employees included in the 28% are either awaiting a second shot or awaiting fully vaccinated status (which Please see COVID on A4

Housing Authority to begin development on Carrillo lot By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara City Council approved a contract with the Housing Authoring to create a 60-unit development on the Carrillo commuter lot, 400 W. Carrillo Street, during its meeting Tuesday. The project is designed to house the “missing middle,” Rob Fredericks, executive director of the Housing Authority said. He plans for most of the units to suit moderate-income levels, or 80-120% of the area’s median income. But the Housing Authority may “sprinkle in” middle-income units to secure investors. Based on current income levels, a studio apartment rented for moderate-income individuals would be priced at $1,600. Mr. Fredericks says moderate-income housing, often called “workforce housing,” is needed in the city. Only four moderate-income units were built in the city between 2015 and 2020, according to the latest Regional Housing Needs Assessment. The assessment said that 820 units were needed. During that same period, 84 low-income units were constructed (out of the 701 needed) and 1,211 above-moderate units were built (of 1,617 needed). He also presented RHNA data that shows needs will intensify, particularly for low-income

and very low-income housing, in the next study cycle (2023-2031). He highlighted, though, a 75% increase in demand for moderate-income units. Councilmember Mike Jordan asked him about the projected increase in need of very lowincome housing. A calculation was incorrect, diminishing the income bracket. “Housing Authority, being the affordable housing operating arm of the city, we will never lose our primary mission of serving the low and very low income households in this community. They are the ones that are burdened the most,” Mr. Fredericks said. and “We will always push forward on that, but we want to partner on this development for making this moderate income work.” A backup plan for the project is to create all low-income housing. Initial talks with City Council and neighbors to the Carrillo lot steered toward moderate income, Mr. Fredericks said. Public comments and City Council questions favored the current plan of workforce housing. Jesse Ebadi, district representative for Rep. Salud Carbajal, called on behalf of the congressman in support of the contract. “Middle-income individuals who often do not qualify for assistance can still find themselves unable to find affordable housing in highcost living areas like ours. We need to work to fill that gap,” he said. “The congressman agrees with the housing authority that in Please see DEVELOPMENT on A2

Board of Supervisors hears presentation on broadband development By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast (BCPC) on Tuesday regarding the development of a broadband strategic plan that would increase connectivity across the county. Broadband, in the simplest terms, refers to the data transmission process that enables highspeed internet. According to the 2020 California Broadband Infrastructure Report Card, Santa Barbara County scored a D-, meaning that the county “meets the minimum service standard” determined by the Central Coast Broadband Consortium and the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership. As a result of the county’s low broadband infrastructure rating, the BCPC proposed Tuesday that the Board of Supervisors utilize American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay for the development of a strategic plan, which would outline ways to expand broadband infrastructure in the county. Bill Simmons, the representative from BCPC who is leading the strategic plan development, told Supervisors Tuesday that the plan would build upon a broadband project that is underway in North County. Currently, the Santa Ynez Valley Band of

Chumash Indians is in the process of acquiring grants to expand the North County fiber ring, which would use fiber-optic cables to expand connectivity from the South County up through the North County and the Chumash reservation. The development of this plan came after the Chumash completed a broadband strategy and feasibility study in Santa Ynez in July 2021, which was funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior. According to Mr. Simmons, creating a fiber ring is one of the “best practices” for broadband expansion, and deploying this method would increase connectivity in the Chumash reservation and the Santa Ynez Valley. “Having the redundant fiber from the North (county) and the South (county) is really imperative,” Mr. Simmons told the Board Tuesday. “What is really required is to take this kind of thinking, this kind of dialogue and regionalize it — not make this a pocket, but really make this a county-wide initiative, a county-wide conversation and a county-wide undertaking.” To develop the strategic plan, officials from BCPC say they will spearhead efforts to communicate with stakeholders and community partners about what should be included in the strategic plan. By communicating with Please see BOARD on A4

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Jail reports additional COVID-19 infections Santa Barbara County records 89 new cases NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Officials from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office reported that 13 additional inmates at the Main Jail tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total number of active cases in the jail to 60 infections. In total, 83 inmates tested positive during this latest outbreak in the Main Jail, with 23 inmates having recovered, Undersheriff Solomon Linver told the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday. Since August, five custody staff at the jail have tested positive, two of which have recovered. During the county Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Undersheriff Linver said of the inmates who tested positive, 24 were fully vaccinated and only seven were symptomatic. He added that three inmates were given antibody treatment. Undersheriff Linver told Supervisors that contact tracing efforts are still underway, but the Sheriff’s Office believes it is likely the virus was brought in by a staff member of the jail.

In order to keep the general jail population safe, Undersheriff Linver explained that upon arrival to the jail, inmates are tested and placed in an inmate reception center for a 10day quarantine before being released to the general jail population. When an inmate tests positive, they are moved to a separate area of the jail to isolate among other positive inmates and recover. Those who are exposed to a positive inmate are also separated from the general population and tested. In addition to these measures for inmates, officials have enacted daily testing for jail staff during every shift, Undersheriff Linver said Tuesday. The county’s Public Health Department also plans to start surveillance testing among staff at the jail by choosing random staff members to take PCR tests to track the spread of disease, Raquel Zick, the Sheriff’s Office public information officer, told the News-Press on Tuesday. According to a news release, 62% of custody staff is vaccinated and about 35% of the current inmate population is vaccinated. On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 89 new

cases of COVID-19, bringing the current number of active infections up to 502 cases. Officials reported 21 new infections in Santa Maria, 17 in Lompoc and the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village, 14 in the unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota and 13 in Santa Barbara. Elsewhere, officials reported seven cases in Orcutt, three cases in the south coast unincorporated areas including the City of Carpinteria, three in Goleta, two in the north county unincorporated areas including the City of Guadalupe, one case in Isla Vista and one case in the Santa Ynez Valley. Forty-nine people were hospitalized with COVID-19 on Tuesday, and 14 of those patients were recovering in the ICU. According to the county’s latest vaccination data, which has a one day lag, 75.9% of eligible 12 and older residents have received at least one shot, and 67.6% of that population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population, 57.2% of people were fully vaccinated on Monday.

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President Biden addresses world leaders at U.N. By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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floods, more intense fires and hurricanes, longer heatwaves and rising seas.” He also called on nations to uphold the human rights principles that inspired the formation of the U.N. in 1945. President Biden said the U.S. is focusing its attention on the pandemic, climate change, global

City of Goleta to appeal cannabis cultivation project GOLETA — The City of Goleta announced Tuesday that it plans to file an appeal of the county’s approval of a cannabis cultivation project located outside of the city’s limits on Winchester Canyon Road. According to a news release, Santa Barbara County approved the White Light Cannabis Cultivation project earlier this month, which proposes the use of 17 acres for outdoor and nursery cannabis cultivation. Processing of the

power dynamics and global rules on trade, cyber and emerging technologies. He said the U.S. is “facing the threat of terrorism as it stands today.” “We’ve ended 20 years of conflict in Afghanistan,” Mr. Biden said, noting the U.S. is using diplomacy and development aid to help people around the world.

cannabis would take place about half a mile outside of Goleta city limits. City officials plan to file an appeal of this project due to concerns about hydrogen sulfide hazards, the lack of a hydrogen sulfide safety plan, an “inadequate” odor abatement plan and an “insufficient environmental review” of the project, according to a news release. “The County has not addressed our concerns surrounding the project prior to the project being approved,” Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte said in a statement. “A cannabis cultivation project has no place near a residential neighborhood without adequate safeguards and environmental review.”

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce arrested former Santa Barbara resident Jostin W. Artiga-Sanchez, 25, for the possession of child pornography. He allegedly used a social media application to receive illicit photos of a juvenile. The investigation began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a tip to the Santa Barbara Police Department Investigative Division. NCMEC believed he was living in Santa Barbara and receiving pornographic photos of a child. At the time the crimes were allegedly committed, Mr. Artiga-Sanchez resided in Santa Barbara but had since moved to Los Angeles. Santa Barbara Police and ICAC affiliates arrested the suspect on Sept. 9 in Los

Angeles. He was booked in the Santa Barbara County jail for felony possession of child pornography. Bail is set at $20,000. Anyone that knows of or believes a child is being exploited is urged to contact SBPD at (805) 897-2355 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tip line at missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline. — Annelise Hanshaw

Car-seat check-up event Saturday SANTA BARBARA — Nearly four out of every five child car seats are improperly installed or adjusted, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Community members can pull their carseat-equipped vehicles up to a check-up event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Franklin Neighborhood Center, 1136 E. Montecito Street in Santa Barbara. Representatives from California Highway

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Bike light giveaway in Isla Vista ISLA VISTA — California Highway Patrol officers, Isla Vista Community Services District representatives, UCSB student leaders and volunteers from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital will be giving away 1,000 bike lights from 6-8 p.m. today in front of Pardall Center, 6550 Pardall Road. The volunteers will also equip cyclists with reflectors, helmets and safety information. CHP officers hope the event will reduce the number of traffic incidents involving bicyclists. — Annelise Hanshaw

The City Council unanimously granted approval on the contract. “Many developments purport to serve the missing middle, and we’ve done incentives in different ways to try to serve the missing middle,” Councilmember Meagan Harmon said. “But really only the Housing Authority can ensure that it can keep the covenant of affordability and can have preferences for our local workers.”

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addition to the housing for lower income individuals, the city is in desperate need of more housing for those who are moderate and middle income.” Michael Burton, development director for New Beginnings Counseling Center, also called in support. New Beginnings provides safe overnight parking in the

Carrillo lot for those living in their vehicles. The only comment against the proposed development came from Steve Johnson, who warned against building within 500 feet of Highway 101. City code restricts building within 250 feet, but 500 is permissible despite being a highpollution zone. Mr. Fredericks said air-quality concerns will be addressed in the design phase.

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County residents have 10 days to file a project appeal from the date of permit approval. According to a news release, residents have until Monday at 5 p.m. to file an appeal of this particular cannabis project. For additional information about the project and the appeal process, contact the County’s project planner Christopher Schmuckal at cschmuckal@countyofsb.org or (805) 568-3510. For more information about the city’s concerns about the project, visit cityofgoleta. org/city-hall/planning-and-environmentalreview/county-cannabis-permitting.

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Polls show Americans favoring the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, but at same time, being critical of how President Biden carried out that withdrawal. During his U.N. address, the president noted the U.S. would focus on regions such as the IndoPacific area and will work with allies and partners such as the U.N. to tackle global challenges. “To deliver for our own people, we must engage deeply with the rest of the world,” Mr. Biden said. “Our security, our prosperity, and our very freedoms are interconnected, in my view, as never before,” he said. “And so, I believe we must work together as never before.” Although he didn’t mention China by name, President Biden alluded to tensions with that nation by noting the U.S. “is not seeking a new Cold War.” He stressed America’s support for Israel, but said the U.S. supports a two-state solution involving Israel and Palestine.

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GONZALEZ, David

Age 94 October 15, 1926 to September 12, 2021 Born in Jalisco, Mexico to Petra Soto and Geronimo Gonzalez. Preceded in death by brothers Benito, Crispin, Juan, Pedro and Julian and Mary C. Gonzalez. Surviving are daughter Theresa, son Armando, Daughter-in-law Wendy, granddaughters Anita and Laura Gonzalez, stepchildren Scott, Hollanda and Myla Harwin as well as step-greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. David was employed by Eldon Smith and Sons for 40 years and an active member of a local labor union. Dad enjoyed gardening at his Westside home of 60 years. Many remember David as a snappy dresser with pressed Pendleton shirt, Western pants and boots and his famous white Stetson hat. Many thanks to the staff at Cottage Hospital and also a thank you to Serenity House for giving him a digniﬁed, peaceful journey. There will be a viewing on September 22, 2021 at WelchRyce-Haider Chapel from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The chapel is located at 15 East Sola St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. On September 23, 2021 there will be a mass at Saint Rafael Church at 10:00 am. The church is located at 5444 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93111.

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Jo and Tommy Lasorda met at a minor league baseball game and were married for 70 years.

Jo Lasorda, Dodgers manager’s widow, dies By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

Jo Lasorda, widow of Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, died around 9 p.m. Monday. She was surrounded by loved ones at her Fullerton

home. She was 91. The Dodgers reported her death Tuesday in a news release. Mrs. Lasorda was born on March 14, 1930, in Greenville, S.C. Joan Miller met Tommy Lasorda at a Greenville Spinners minor

league baseball game. The two were married on April 14, 1950, and their marriage lasted more than 70 years. Mr. Lasorda, who was inducted in 1997 into the Hall of Fame, died on Jan. 7. Mrs. Lasorda is survived

by a daughter, Laura, and a granddaughter, Emily Tess. She is also survived by one sister, Gladys Reeves of Greenville, S.C. Funeral services are pending.

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occurs two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose regimen). The HR director presented a few details about the mandate, explaining how it will be executed across the county. Ms. Guevara explained that testing locations for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated employees are still under consideration, as the department plans to set up testing sites where it will serve the most workers. Medical assistants will oversee testing at each location and ensure that the tests are safely delivered to the testing lab. Ms. Guevara also told the board that no medical or religious exemptions will apply to the county’s vaccine or testing requirement. While other state mandates allow workers to opt-out of the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, Santa Barbara County employees have the option to opt-out of the vaccine and instead take a weekly test, meaning an exemption is not necessary, according to Ms. Guevara.

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation Tuesday about the development of a strategic plan for broadband development in the county.

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Continued from Page A1 stakeholders, the agency said it hopes to align broadband efforts in the North and South counties, expand infrastructure for distance learning, social services, public safety and hospitals, and create an “equitable, integrated response to a broad cross-section of community needs.” In order to continue the development of the strategic plan, the county would need to invest about $200,000, which would pay for a portion of the total cost of the plan. The remaining costs would be paid through private funding and by other stakeholder cities. Officials from BCPC said

Tuesday they hope to return in six to nine months for plan approval and adopt the plan in the fiscal year 2022-2023. The County Executive Office determined that this project is eligible for a portion of the $43.3 million in ARPA funding that the county received if the Supervisors would choose to move forward with plan development. While multiple Supervisors expressed interest in the broadband plan on Tuesday, the project is one of several county projects eligible for ARPA funding. The board will discuss these projects in the weeks leading up to Oct. 19, which is when supervisors will officially vote on what projects will receive ARPA funding from the board. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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At left, Marc Cabeliza is a Western Region FFA champion. Mr. Cabeliza is the state FFA president and a Pioneer Valley High School graduate who was involved with creating Patch Santa Maria, a local student-run pumpkin patch. At right, Adela Garcia, who has been actively involved with her family’s vegetable farm, was recently named a Western Region champion by FFA. She is a Pioneer Valley High School graduate and an Allan Hancock College agricultural student. (These photos are being reprinted because the captions were inadvertently switched around in Tuesday’s News-Press.)

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Wind northwest 7-14 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-6 feet at 14 seconds. Visibility clear.

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At left, the tarantella is danced during the cocktail hour in the piazza in this image from “La Mia Pazza Famiglia” or “My Crazy Italian Family” by Kay Lemke. At right, Ms. Lemke’s grandfather feeds birds in this illustration.

‘My Crazy Italian Family’ Local woman chronicles childhood in tiny San Fior di Sopra

On the cover of “La Mia Pazza Famiglia” are author Kay Lemke’s paternal grandparents, Caterina and Rudolpho Maida.

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

M This is among the images painted by Ms. Lemke in her book.

ultitalented Kay Lemke is an architect, interior designer and artist. Now she can add author to her resume with the recent publication of her book, “La Mia Pazza Famiglia” or “My Crazy Italian Family” (Kieran Publishing, $25). Not that she expects it to be a bestseller, but it’s sure to attract numerous readers who will enjoy the true stories about the life, the characters and culture in the tiny village of San Fior di Sopra in northern Italy. How crazy was her Italian family? During a phone interview, Ms. Lemke summed up events she writes about in the chapter titled “Aunt Sophia and Uncle Freddie: The Rest of the Story.” “My father’s sister, Sophia, who was the youngest of 12 children, married Freddie

when she was in her early 20s. Not long after the wedding, Freddie left her to live in Erie, Penn., and work in the mines. Sophia remained in Italy because, as the youngest, she was expected to take care of her parents until they died. “For 20 years, the couple never saw each other until Freddie, who had lung cancer, called for Sophia to come to Erie and take care of him. Even though they fought constantly until he died, Sophia dressed all in black for the funeral and wept and wailed and threw herself on his coffin. I remember it vividly because I was 17 at the time. “Afterward, my father thought he should take care of Sophia and invited her to live with us in Minneapolis. But Sophia insisted that Freddie be dug up so he could have another funeral in Minneapolis. Once again, she did the dramatic widow routine. In fact, she would wear nothing but black — even her pajamas were black, and in her bedroom, Please see LEMKE on B2

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happily spend hours working out how to get treats out of her puzzle toys. “And like Emma Stone, Suna is sure to make you smile with her silly antics and sweet nature,” Santa Barbara Humane notes. In her spare time, Suna enjoys relaxing and enjoying time spent with her human friends. You can see Suna’s profile at www.sbhumane.org. To adopt her, email adopt@sbhumane.org or call 805-964-4777 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 ServicesLompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa

Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare. org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.) • Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb.org/ phd/animal/home.sbc. • Santa Barbara Humane (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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Decoupage workshop planned SANTA MARIA — A “Decoupage Keepsake Box Workshop for Adults” is being offered by the Santa Maria Public Library at 3 p.m. Thursday in Shepard Hall. A limited number of free kits will be available at the workshop. Each kit contains the materials needed to create two keepsake boxes. A reading list featuring decoupage and craft books is included in each kit.

Space and materials are limited, and registration is required. Patrons can register on the Events Calendar at www.cityofsantamaria.org/library, or by calling the library at 805-925-0994. The library is located at 421 S. McClelland St. — Marilyn McMahon

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she had a shrine to Freddie with candles that were lit, one time even starting a little fire. “Finally, my mother, who was not happy from the beginning, had had enough. Sophia had to go back to Italy, and, of course, there had to be another funeral for Freddie. My father never spoke to Sophia again. Afterward, we joked that Freddie traveled more in death than he ever did in life.” A resident of Santa Barbara since 2003, Ms. Lemke was born and grew up in San Fior di Sopra until the age of 13 when her family moved to Minneapolis. “My maiden name was Caterina Maida, and my parents were Maria and Rudy Maida. I had a sister Rose and brother Raymond. We moved

to Minneapolis as part of the Italian immigrant community transplanted to the Midwest, but we traveled back to Italy frequently because the hot springs there helped my father, a bricklayer, who had severe gout,” she said. As an artist, Ms. Lemke is primarily an oil painter whose work has been featured in exhibits in Santa Fe, the Minneapolis Art Resources as well as the University of Minnesota. She was also the coowner of the Pollack Fine Art Gallery in Summerland from 2007 to 2009. Describing herself as “sort of retired,” Ms. Lemke, mother of two adult children, Jeffrey and Kristina, and grandmother of Paloma and Penelope, told the News-Press she was inspired to write the book as a history for her family “so they would

understand how I came from this tiny village of 2,400 and now live in a beautiful place like Santa Barbara.” She was also encouraged by her good friend Marylove Thralls during daily walks along the beach during the pandemic. “I would tell her stories about my life in Italy, and Marylove said I should write a book. I also realized that my parents and siblings were dead, and I was the last one to write about our family,” said Ms. Lemke, adding, “While I wrote the stories, they were all mentored by Marylove’s editing, coaching me how to write my stories into a book and reading and re-reading each line, bringing my stories to a ‘readable’ book.’ “ Included in the 104-page hardcover mini coffee table book are charming paintings

by Ms. Lemke and favorite recipes for “Lobster Spaghetti Milanese,” “Polenta,” “Italian Coffee Zabaione” and “Maria’s Spaghetti et Meatballs.” There’s also a list of Italian words and phrases found in the book — “Cosi sei matto allora? (So you’re crazy, then?), “Basta! chiudere la bocca” (Enough! Close your mouth) and “Un giorno alla volta” (One day at a time.) email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

FYI “La Mia Pazza Famiglia” or “My Crazy Italian Family” by Kay Lemke is available at Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. in Loreto Plaza in Santa Barbara. For more information, call 805-682-6787.

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Diversions horoscope • puzzles

ARIES — Your mind is buzzing like a busy bee today, Aries. Keep things light and social. Don’t get too wrapped up in details. You may tend to worry about outcomes, but the truth is that problems will work themselves out quite well if you maintain a clear view of your goals. How you get there isn’t as important as where you want to go. TAURUS — You’re on top of the world today, Taurus, as you should be. You’re on your way to conquering a domain that you once considered impossible. Stay strong and assertive. This a great time for you, but not a time to get too focused on one thing. Make sure to keep all your options open. Don’t get roped into making a commitment to just one camp now. GEMINI — Hop on board early today, Gemini, or you may get left behind. If you sit around and wait for someone to grant you an invitation, you’ll probably never get where you want to go. Once you get on, there’ll be no stopping you. The key now is to take that first step. This is a good day to take the initiative and go wherever the tide takes you. CANCER — You may sense a bit of conflict in your world today, especially when it comes to emotions, Cancer. Keep in mind that your perception of a dispute may make or break the result. Look for opportunities in the spaces where you might disagree with others. You can gain a wonderful perspective when you open your channels to things completely new to you. LEO — You might be thrown off balance by the flightiness of today, Leo. Perhaps it’s difficult to make a decision about anything. Try not to get too caught up in the gossip swarming around you. People may talk quite a bit today, but what you should be concerned with is substance. You want results and action, not empty information and promises. VIRGO — You’re ready to soar like a bird, Virgo. When the next gust of wind comes up, you’ll take flight and send your beautiful presence all over the world. Try not to spread yourself too thin, but feel free to soar to every corner of the field. There’s an expansive feeling in the air today that gives a boost to your emotions.

LIBRA — You’ll be pulled in many directions today, Libra. It could be like you’re in a candy shop with only a dollar and everything looks delicious. Be careful of starting off in too many directions at once and not following through on any of them. If you’re stuck and unsure which way to turn, retreat from the situation and spend some time by yourself. You work best alone. SCORPIO — Thank your friends today, Scorpio. Let them know how much they mean to you. It’s important to show your appreciation to the people around you. There’s an expansive feeling in your heart that will shine through. The more generous a spirit you can project, the better off you’ll be in all situations. Share your smile and you can’t go wrong. SAGITTARIUS — It’s important to communicate your feelings today, Sagittarius. You tend to hold them inside and wait until they build up and erupt like a volcano. Emotional blocks in your system are clogging up the works and preventing new, healthier energies from moving in. Say what you need to say to the people who need to hear how you feel. CAPRICORN — This is a terrific day for you, Capricorn, so make the most of every moment. You can accomplish a tremendous amount as you juggle a dozen different things at once. Others will be inspired by your miraculous feats. You’re a superstar! While you hold everyone in thrall, take the opportunity to send your love and generosity outward. It will be cherished. AQUARIUS — You may be asked to turn yourself inside out today, Aquarius. People may bombard you in a way that makes you want retreat into your protective shell. Let their steam dissipate before you pull out your witty, well-crafted retort. Your cutting sense of sarcastic humor is exactly what’s needed to puncture any inflated, superficial egos. PISCES — You can cruise from left to right and front to rear and back again, Pisces. There’s plenty of fuel for your fire today, and so you should take this opportunity to move forward toward your goals. Connecting with others is an important aspect of the day. Do your best to work with likeminded individuals.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0002565 The following person(s) is doing business as: Malaya Images, 604 E. Cota St., Apt. #210, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Malaya Lewandowski, 604 E. Cota St., Apt. #210, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2021. /s/ Malaya Lewandowski, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 09/07/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13/21 CNS-3512522# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS SEP 22, 29; OCT 6, 13 / 2021 -- 57573 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002533. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BREEZY INSPIRED MOVES, 2214 OAK PARK LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SHARON R BREESE, 2214 OAK PARK LANE, 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 09/01/2021 by: E31, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 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) SEP 15, 22, 29; OCT 6 / 2021--57554

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2021-0002543. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: TRINITY HOMES, DEVELOPMENT, & INVESTMENTS, 327 MELLIFONT AVE., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: TRINITY R GULARTE, 327 MELLIFONT AVE., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 09/02/2021 by: E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 02. 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)

As part of the transition to a by-trustee area election system by the Goleta Union School District, the District’s Governing Board will hold a public hearing to receive community comments and public testimony concerning the composition of potential trustee voting areas associated with the District’s transition to a bytrustee area election system in advance of the preparation of draft trustee voting area plans by the District’s demographer. The public hearing will be held during a Governing Board meeting on September 22, 2021. The public hearing is accessible virtually for attendance and participation at https://www.goleta. k12.ca.us/board-of-trustees/meeting-schedules-with-agendasand-minutes/2021-meeting-schedule-with-agendas-and-minutes/. After the release of the 2020 Census data this fall, and following the creation of draft by-trustee area plan map options by a professional demographer, three additional public hearings regarding the map options are scheduled for November 10, 2021, December 6, 2021, and December 15, 2021. SEP 15, 22 / 2021 -- 57557 Summary of Ordinance 5142 An Ordinance Amending Section 35-2, the Santa Barbara County Montecito Land Use And Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to Extend Regulations Regarding the Temporary Suspension of Compliance with Certain Requirements of Approved Permits, Nonconforming Uses, and Time Extensions Due to Hardships Related to COVID19 to Support Re-Opening of Santa Barbara County in a Manner that Protects Public Health and Effectively Limits the Spread of COVID-19 and Supports Economic Recovery From the Impacts of COVID-19 and Make other Amendments to Support Economic Recovery by Amending: Division 35.7, Montecito Planning Permit Procedures; and Division 35.9, Montecito Land Use and Development Code Administration. Case No. 21ORD-00000-00007 Summary of Ordinance 5143 An Ordinance Amending Article II, the Santa Barbara County Coastal Zoning Ordinance, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code (Article II), to Extend Regulations Regarding the Temporary Suspension of Compliance with Certain Requirements of Approved Permits, Non-Conforming Uses, and Time Extensions Due to Hardships Related to COVID19 to Support Re-Opening of Santa Barbara County in a Manner that Protects Public Health and Effectively Limits the Spread of COVID-19 and Supports Economic Recovery Due to the Impacts of COVID-19, and Make other Amendments to Support Economic Recovery by Amending: Division 10, Nonconforming Structures and Uses, Division 11, Permit Procedures; and Division 12, Administration. Case No. 21ORD-00000-00006 Summary of Ordinance 5144 An Ordinance Amending Section 35-1, the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code (CLUDC), to Extend Regulations Regarding the Temporary Suspension of Compliance with Certain Requirements of Approved Permits, Nonconforming Uses, and Time Extensions Due to Hardships Related to COVID-19 to Support Re-Opening of Santa Barbara County in a Manner that Protects Public Health and Effectively Limits the Spread of COVID-19 and Supports Economic Recovery from the Impacts of COVID-19, and Make other Amendments to Support Economic Recovery by Amending: Article 35.8, Planning Permit Procedures; and Article 35.10, Land Use and Development Code Administration. Case No. 21ORD-00000-00005 Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of September 2021, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:

Supervisors Williams, Hart, Hartmann, Nelson and Lavagnino None None None

MONA MIYASATO CLERK OF THE BOARD By: Sheila de la Guerra – Deputy Clerk NOTE: A complete copy of Ordinances Nos.5142 through 5144 is on ﬁle with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and is available for public inspection and copying in that ofﬁce in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0002418 The following person(s) is doing business as: Madam Ann, 1009 South Bdwy., Santa Maria, CA 93454, County of Santa Barbara. Kimberly Adams, 1009 South Bdwy., Santa Maria, CA 93454 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/1990 /s/ Kimberly Adams This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 08/19/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22/21 CNS-3505774# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS SEP 1, 8, 15, 22 / 2021 -- 57524

T.S. No. 19-20324-SP-CA Title No. 190807221-CA-VOI A.P.N. 039-022011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Roy L. Handelman and Kathy S. Sugiyama as Trustees of the Handelman Interests Trust Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 11/23/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0112708 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Santa Barbara County, CA. Date of Sale: 10/06/2021 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $562,458.21 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 918 West Sola Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A.P.N.: 039-022-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 19-20324-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 08/30/2021 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative 09/08/2021, 09/15/2021, 09/22/2021 CPP351340 SEP 8, 15, 22 / 2021 -- 57533

Yard Sale Tips BEFORE YOUR SALE

• Prepare to start early. Collectors and antique dealers like to show up early in the morning. • Obtain a permit if required • Clean up your space. People like clean and neat places. • Gather lots of shopping bags. Gathering Items • Test any electrical items to make sure they work. • Collect your items and sort it by type. (clothing, toys, tools, etc.) • Take time to clean or repair your items. • Wash all the clothes so they smell fresh.

WHAT SELLS BEST?

• Tools: Guys love it all, any kind. • Baby items of all kinds, especially clothing. • Kitchen appliances. • Clothing: Kids and adult.

What Should You Not Sell?

• Items missing safety parts. • Unused prescription drugs or medications. • Personal hygiene items. • Halogen ﬂ oor lamps. • Old baby cribs or playpens, incomplete child safety seats.

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• Tell your friends, family or coworkers about your sale. Word travels. • Place a classiﬁed ad in the Santa Barbara NEWS-PRESS!! Remember to check the publication’s deadline. • In your ad, give lots of details. Included the address, day(s), time of your sale. List major items such as “Lots of kids clothes.”

SIGNS

• Check your local ordinances. • List your address and sale date on all signs. • Post your signs at main intersections, street corners and at the end of your driveway. • Use same colors and wrtiting on your signs as people recognize them at a glance. • Keep a list of where you posted your signs. It will be helpful when it’s time to take them down. The consumer Protection Agency offers a complete list of dangerous items to avoid selling at yard sales. Visit www. cpec.gov