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Alisal Fire 97% contained Fire officials expect to reach full containment today
Council approves 90-day extension of safe-shelter program By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
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A portion of the Alisal Fire burn area is seen near Refugio Road on Friday.
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Crews working the Alisal Fire achieved 97% containment as of press time Tuesday, gaining control of the fire that has burned for more than a week and charred around 17,281 acres. On Tuesday, about 969 personnel assigned to the fire prioritized securing a few remaining hot spots in Arroyo Hondo on the west side of the fire and in the Sherpa Fire burn scar to the east. According to the incident command webpage for the fire, crews have been able to keep the blaze within its current footprint. Over the next two days, minimal fire activity is expected, though there is “some potential for moderate activity in isolated pockets where hold-over heat exists,” according to incident command. Los Padres National Forest officials said Tuesday they expect the fire to be 100% contained by the end of the day today, according to a news release. With the fire coming under control, the Type 1 Incident Management Team will hand over incident control to a local unit at the end of today’s shift, the news release said. The fire, which began last Monday near Alisal Lake, currently costs about $19.5 million, Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. He noted that last week’s acquisition of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant will help to cover 75% of expenses. The chief also updated the board with the latest fire stats, sharing that a total of 939 people were evacuated due to the fire, 439 residences were threatened, and 10 residences and two outbuildings were destroyed. The fire did not cause any fatalities, he noted. Looking ahead, Chief Hartwig said officials are concerned about the potential for flooding or a debris flow in the aftermath of the fire. He told the Board of Supervisors that a Burned Area Emergency Response Team is on-site, as well as a Water Emergency Response Team from the state. “This watershed is larger than the watershed affected (by) the Sherpa Fire, or every bit as large,” Chief Hartwig said Tuesday. “We do expect some of the same concerns or flooding issues in the Refugio Canyon area following the fire.”
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Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig says officials are concerned about the potential for flooding in areas affected by the Alisal Fire.
During his presentation, Chief Hartwig also shared the heroic efforts of Guadalupe Public Safety Director Michael Cash, who stopped to help an injured big rig truck driver as he was driving down the fire-surrounded Highway 101 on the evening of Oct. 11. Chief Hartwig told Supervisors that Mr. Cash transported the truck driver, who had suffered a head injury, to the hospital for treatment in his police cruiser. The chief reported that the injured driver is expected to make a full recovery. The big rig truck and its contents were destroyed in the fire. In addition to the update from Chief Hartwig, Supervisors also heard a brief presentation from Public Works Director Scott McGolpin on the damage sustained at the Tajiguas Landfill. Mr. McGolpin recalled how the fire “raced
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into the canyon” at Tajiguas, causing damage to the landfill’s slopes, the biofilter, the green waste/mulch pipe and the landfill gas system. The Public Works Director noted the “heroic effort” by fire crews to protect the $150 million Material Recovery Facility and put out fires surrounding the landfill. Mr. McGolpin told Supervisors that some slope stability issues will need to be addressed at the landfill, and added that for the time being, trash will be hauled to facilities in Ventura. The Air Pollution Control District of Santa Barbara County is forecasting “good” air quality for all areas of the county during the rest of the week as fire crews work to achieve full containment. For the latest updates on air quality, visit ourair.org/todays-air-quality. email: mhirneisen@newspress.com
GOLETA — A Goleta man is in custody after allegedly setting fire to a residence in the 100 block of Salisbury Avenue, firing a gun and attempting to force his way into neighboring homes. A structure fire was reported at around 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, and Santa Barbara County Fire and Sheriff’s deputies responded. Deputies had visited the address the evening prior for a report of a subject, 43-yearold Christopher Vance, acting strangely. The deputies were conducting a follow-up Tuesday, including a request for a mental health evaluation. Deputies heard from a subject that believes Mr. Vance intentionally started the fire, fired a gun and fled the scene. Nearby residents called 911 and signaled that Mr. Vance was trying to break into homes. A notification warned neighbors to stay inside their homes, and deputies searched the area. All Goleta area units responded to the scene, and
California Highway Patrol officers provided scene security for firefighters. A woman who was inside the residence was burned by the fire, and paramedics transported her to a nearby hospital. She is expected to recover. Flames extruded from the roof and windows as firefighters attacked the fire. Deputies located Mr. Vance in the 7700 block of Jenna Drive and took him into custody. He was treated at an area hospital for injuries he sustained prior to arrest. He was booked on a $500,000 bail Tuesday afternoon for the following charges: prowling (misdemeanor), resisting arrest (misdemeanor), vandalism (felony), burglary (felony), shooting at an inhabited dwelling (felony), arson of an inhabited dwelling (felony). email: ahanshaw@newspress.com
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The Santa Barbara City Council decided to extend the safe-shelter program for residents of fire-prone encampments for 90 days at a cost of over $1.24 million during its meeting Tuesday. The discussion brought ideas, such as a bond measure to fund homeless assistance, that were passed in a separate motion. The safe-shelter program brought residents from encampments deemed fire hazards into the Rose Garden Inn, where 40 currently reside. Before Tuesday, the program was set to expire Nov. 1, but it didn’t go as planned. Nonprofit partner City Net is having trouble moving residents from the Rose Garden Inn “bridge housing” to permanent housing — but not for a lack of effort. There are currently nine program participants with housing vouchers in hand; 15 have obtained identification, and 16 are in progress. City Net looks at apartment listings every morning to try to secure a lease for those with vouchers. City Net Program Supervisor Emily Koval said it takes, on average, 97 days for someone to sign a lease once they are document-ready. It takes two to four months to obtain documents and identification.
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara has issued 89 Emergency Housing Vouchers, but only 22 vouchers have been applied to leases. It incentivizes landlords to accept vouchers with $1,500 signing bonuses, $2,000 security deposits and up to $2,000 in mitigation insurance. But the Housing Authority’s executive director and CEO Rob Fredericks thinks landlords want more. “Money talks with landlords,” he told council members. “If we could increase that signing bonus fee up from $1,500 to $5,000, that would get landlords to say, ‘I’m going to take an extra chance on someone that’s moving from homelessness, knowing that they have the services.’” The City Council agreed to send the signing bonus idea to its finance committee to find funding. Discussions Tuesday were less complimentary than those held during the first program update a month earlier — when money wasn’t at risk. Council members Eric Friedman and Kristen Sneddon, whose districts encompass the adjacent neighborhoods of the Rose Garden Inn, expressed concern about crime in the area. “It seems out of control of what I think we were led to trust would be contained. And now it seems to be a magnet for other Please see COUNCIL on A3
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Board of Supervisors allocates $5.9 million in ARPA funds
Board approves significant investment in homelessness response for FY 2022-2023 By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors allocated $5.9 million in restricted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on Tuesday, distributing millions for COVID-19 response costs, homelessness response and infrastructure development. The county is slated to receive $86.7 million in ARPA funds to address revenue loss during the pandemic and fund various aspects of the county’s economic recovery. The funds are being allocated in two tranches — the first in fiscal year 2021-2022 and the second in 20222023. In the first round, the county received $26.5 million in discretionary funds and $16 million in restricted funding, for a total of $43.3 million. In the second round, the county will receive an additional $43.3 million in restricted funds. Supervisors decided on Tuesday how to distribute the remaining $5.9 million in restricted funds leftover from tranche one. The board voted in June on how to distribute an initial $10.8 million in restricted funds allocated in the first round, and Tuesday’s vote determined where the rest of the money would go. Out of the $5.9 million, Supervisors unanimously voted to allocate nearly $2.1 million for COVID-19 response costs and reporting, $350,000 for economic vitality and broadband studies, $1 million for a clean water project and a total of $2.46 million for several Health and Human Services projects. Of the $2.46 million allocated to Health and Human Services, about $550,000 is going toward disaster resiliency, $210,000 is going toward organization and technology, $500,000
is for community health and wellbeing and $1.2 million is to address housing and homelessness through bridge housing. During Tuesday’s deliberations, the board also discussed how to spend a $22.9 million portion of the second ARPA allocation totalling $43.3 million in restricted funds, which will be applied to the county’s budget for 2022-2023. County staff outlined several spending priorities for the board to consider on Tuesday, with the most prevalent being housing and homelessness. Staff presented Supervisors with a proposed budget that called for about 55% of $22.9 million in funds to be set aside to address housing and homelessness, representing a significant investment on the part of the county. Several public commenters urged the Board to approve this investment into the county’s homeless response on Tuesday, asking Supervisors to use the funding to provide aid to those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. “We have seen homelessness expand as our housing affordability crisis worsens, made all the more severe by this pandemic and its economic effects,” Zeke Sandoval, the public policy manager for PATH, said during the public comment period Thursday. “The American Rescue Plan is a once in a generation opportunity to reverse this trend.” During board discussion, each board member agreed that investing in homeless solutions and housing projects is a high priority. “This is a critical need that we need to support, and I’m really proud that we’re in a position to do that,” Supervisor Gregg Hart said Tuesday. Of the $22.9 million, county staff recommended that Supervisors allocate $7.3
million for COVID-19 response and reporting, $955,000 for infrastructure ventilation improvements in some county buildings, $530,000 for stormwater trash controls and a total of $12.6 million for housing and homeless projects. The $12.6 million for homeless services would go toward servicing 100 beds through 2024, funding a potential HomeKey Match, advancing year two of the county’s encampment strategy and funding for multiple outreach teams. Supervisor Steve Lavagnino and Board Chair Bob Nelson voiced support for the investment in these services on Tuesday but noted that they hoped to see more of an investment in beds and shelters. “There’s a difference to me in continuing to spend money on outreach programs and everything else besides capital,” Supervisor Lavagnino said. “What I appreciate about this is the $7 million investment in Isla Vista, the investment that we’re making at Bridge House. We can go out and talk to folks all day at encampment sites, but if we don’t have a place to put them, we’re spinning our wheels.” Following deliberations, the Supervisors ultimately approved the spending priorities for the $22.9 million portion for the 20222023 fiscal year and decided to prioritize funding for childcare relief and recovery and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s pandemic response. The board will discuss the allocation of discretionary ARPA funds on Dec. 1 and will have a final discussion on tranche two funding during budget workshops in April 2022.
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component of both our offense and defense all season,” said Westmont head coach Ruth McGolpin, “and she has continued to grow as an internal part of our Warrior program.” Over two matches last week, Minch carried a reception percentage of .960, while also tallying 33 digs. Minch averaged 3.67 digs per set over the week, and also tallied five blocks. Minch tallied 16 digs and three blocks down in Costa Mesa on Friday night, before adding another 17 digs and two blocks against Life Pacific at home on Saturday. On the season,
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Continued from Page A1 people coming with tents and staying really close in the area,” Councilmember Sneddon said. Santa Barbara City Police Chief Bernard Melekian said people from other encampments have arrived at the Rose Garden Inn hoping for housing, and he thinks friends of residents may have moved to the area. In the September 14 meeting, City Net President Brad Fieldhouse said the “vast majority” of disturbances are people not in the safe-shelter program. Chief Melekian presented data from the surrounding neighborhoods, showing a nearly 50% uptick in homeless-related calls for service since the program launched. The amount of citations written in the area decreased, including drug-related offenses and theft cases. “The reality of living in that neighborhood, and for the record I live in that neighborhood, is different than what the data shows in terms of impacts that we’re seeing in terms of thefts and those types of things,” Councilmember Friedman said. He did not support the extension of the pilot program, and Ms. Sneddon indicated that her support was contingent upon the second vote the City Council took on the agenda item. The second vote, unanimously passed, agreed to: look at long-term solutions considering funding options for shelter and bridge housing with the Housing Authority, to write a letter to county officials in support of the solutions court, consider increasing voucher incentives, work with the police department to increase patrols, request SB ACT to return with strategies and reinstate wrap for the area. It also directed the Finance Committee to evaluate a bond measure, increase of funds for the vouchers, increase of funds for police patrol and evaluation of funding for the Vera Cruz Court project (a Housing Authority project delayed because of pandemic-induced costs). All items were mentioned, some briefly, as conversations about the safe-shelter program ventured into the future. “Let’s think about a long term plan; let’s stop being reactive,” Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez said. She called the program extension reactive but necessary. She, along with Mayor Pro Tempore Oscar Gutierrez, said more mental health resources are needed. The solutions court system is used primarily in North County to rehabilitate offenders with needs such as mental health services.
Rose Garden Inn, located in Upper State, will continue housing former residents of fire-prone encampments for an additional 90 days.
Mr. Friedman, chair of the Finance Committee, warned the list of requests was a big ask from the city’s fiscal position. “We have a lot on our plate already,” he said. “It’s going to require fiscal discipline from everybody on council regarding a lot of other items that are not on tonight’s agenda.” The city is pursuing funding sources in an effort to create more housing opportunities for Santa Barbara’s homeless population. It is working on an application for a HomeKey grant through the State, which funds master leases and other innovative housing ideas. But Mr. Fredericks said this $2.75 billion of State money isn’t a knockout.
“From the moment you receive the HomeKey funding, the funds need to be expended in eight months, and you have to be fully occupied at that time,” he said. “To take a vacant building and convert it within eight months, it’s very difficult.” He has eyed vacant buildings for the city’s application but thinks buying a motel that is already outfitted as dwelling units is the best idea. Project HomeKey also specifies that the structure must last at least 15 years, so pallet homes are not compatible. A modular home project in partnership with the county called Dignity Moves will establish 33 units sometime around January. The city and county planned to prioritize homeless people around
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downtown and the waterfront. Council members asked if Rose Garden Inn residents could be prioritized. With no clear solution to house the 40 motel occupants apart from vouchers, council members made their decisions. “I’m very uncomfortable that we don’t have an exit strategy,” Ms. Sneddon said. “But I don’t feel that once we’ve started this that we can stop, until we’ll have another suitable place to go. It would be inhumane.” Councilmember Meagan Harmon agreed. “We cannot turn these individuals out on the street at this point. I mean, and not only is that inhumane, but I think it would undo so much of the good work that’s been done,” she said. “It would set us back
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meaningfully and, it would set us back in terms of the trust that’s been developed between our providers and the homeless individuals.” Councilmember Mike Jordan, who initially was undecided, also voted in support. He was wary about the slow pace of progress and if the city will be in the same position Jan. 30, when the nowextended contract expires. Some of the encampments cleared for the program have not regenerated. But Monday night, a small vegetation fire burned by the southbound Highway 101 offramp at Castillo Street — the site of the first safe-shelter program cleanup. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com
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Car crashes into Santa Maria residence SANTA MARIA — A car crashed into a home
near the intersection of Railroad and Alvin on Tuesday afternoon. One person suffered minor injuries and was treated on scene. The Santa Maria Fire Department, Santa Maria Police Department, American Medical Response and a search and rescue team
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Santa Barbara desperately needs a leader who not only understands but appreciates business — the lifeblood that keeps the city running. We believe there is no one on the slate better to fill the position of mayor than Randy Rowse — a man who successfully ran a thriving business. This city has had the alternative for decades. As a result, one only has to look at the state of downtown today: “Homelessness” run amok, streets becoming increasingly narrow for cars but extremely wide for bikes and skateboarders, bulb-outs and the canyonization of Chapala. On the horizon, and probably blocking it, are high rises on State and Santa Barbara streets. Get ready for more massive structures built much too close to sidewalks and streets that would make Pearl Chase roll over in her grave. Not to mention, arbitrarily deciding to increase what was height limit of structures and allowing structures to be built too close to sidewalks and streets, dirty sidewalks, shoppers being accosted by petty criminals who never see the inside of a jail, the city’s micro-managing of those businesses that can still operate. There are too many arbitrary regulations being foisted upon those businesses still in business
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— and more coming all the time. It’s taxation without representation for those who own businesses downtown and within the city limits. Business owners pay an inordinate amount of taxes and fees yet have no voting rights if one lives outside the city limits. Basically, it’s punishing those who bring money into the city coffers yet giving windfalls to those who bring nothing — spending $1.6 million to house 50 alleged homeless for four months in hotel rooms — paid for by those who have no say. If you don’t want status quo governance of Santa Barbara, vote for Randy Rowse. He’s the only candidate who can turn this city around.
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BUGAY, John Joseph “Jack” 1928 - 2021
John “Jack” Bugay peacefully shed his earthly bonds Sunday early evening October 3rd at his place of residence at Mission Villa in Santa Barbara, after a long struggle with progressive and debilitating dementia. He was 93. Jack lived a remarkable life. A brilliant and often enigmatic character. He was born September 22 1928 in Niagara Falls New York to John and Theresa Bugay, who became an extraordinarily successful immigrant family from Poland. The values of hard work and achievement were forged into his path. Jack want to College (University of Rochester) at 16; and from there on to the University of Michigan Law School. At Michigan he met his future bride Patty Jewett. The newlyweds headed West to California and after a brief stay stay in Los Angeles where he passed the California Bar Exam, they moved to Santa Barbara. He quickly became a successful and influential young Attorney in Santa Barbara. In the early 1960s he established his first independent business venture, Presidio Savings and Loan. He ultimately sold the company to a larger competitor, and he acquired California Thrift and Loan while running his own law firm in downtown Santa Barbara. Jack and Patty raised three children in Santa Barbara, Paula, John and Philip. Jack and Patty parted in 1963. Patty moved to Britain, and Jack stayed to manage his businesses and his law firm. One of Jack’s deepest and most abiding passions was his love of the Ocean. He was a committed and exceptional sailor. In his early 40s he decided to hang up his law practice and business life and go sailing full-time. He had his boat built in Asia and began what turned out to be a forty-year voyage around the globe. Having circled the world he finished his odyssey in the Pacific leaving his boat in Mexico. His cognitive decline was presenting itself. Jack retreated to his beloved home in Mission Canyon and lived with help as best he could. In 2018 it was clear he needed full-time assistance, and Jack moved to Mission Villa in Santa Barbara where he lived out his last chapter. Jack is survived by his sister Cynthia Loughman of Ventura; his former wife Patty Jewett Soxman; his three children Dr. Paula Stewart, John Bugay (Sophia), Philip Bugay (Theresa); grandchildren Bridgette Bugay (Sean), Braden Bugay, Chelsea Bugay (Joktan), Kennon Bugay, John Stewart (Chrystal), David Stewart; and greatgrandchildren, Hadley Condiotti Laila Condiotti and Noah Stickney; nephews Christopher Loughman (Pam) and B.J. Loughman. The family wishes to thank his longtime friend and companion Ann Self of Santa Barbara for her relentless love and support for Jack over the past many years. A memorial service will be held November 6. Please RVSP to 707 328-6486 if you wish to attend. A life fully lived.
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VEGA, Robert, Jr.
Our beloved brother, son, uncle,and husband passed away on October 8, 2021. He was born on August 23, 1961 to Camilla Herrera and Roberto Vega in Santa Barbara. Bobby had a talent in building classic model cars and was very meticulous and detailed which earned him trophies for his creativity. Bob was also a good cook, my favorites were his “papas” (fries) and pancakes, he was the king of making papas. I will never forget that he was there for me and took care of me at an earlier time in my life when I needed care, he watched over me as a big brother should. Growing up I was referred to as Bobby’s little sister and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Bobby leaves behind his sisters Lydia and Sonia, brothers Phil, Freddy, Fernando, and Joey, father Roberto Vega and all his nieces, nephews and cousins, he will be missed but not forgotten, and always loved. Bobby was preceded in death by his loving mother, Camilla Herrera, brother Jesse Perez, Jr. And wife Maureen Lyman. Services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows, Rosary on Thursday, 10/21/2021 at 7pm, and Mass on Friday, 10/22/2021 at 10am, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery.
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Wind from the northwest at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 2-4 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility clear.
POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO
Wind from the northwest at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a south swell 2-4 feet at 14-second intervals. Visibility clear.
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Wind from the west at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 2-4 feet at 12-second intervals. Visibility clear.
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Ana Rudnicki opened her store, Lemondrop, with children such as her daughter, Clara, 8, in mind.
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New store in Montecito caters to 8-to-14 year olds By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
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hen Ana Rudnicki opened Lemondrop, a store catering to kids between the ages of 8 and 14, she had two goals in mind. “I wanted to make it an easy, fun shopping experience for parents and children, and I wanted the kids to know that I see them, and I know what they want,” said Mrs. Rudnicki, who was thrilled to see a young customer creating a TikTok video with one of her favorite items at the shop. Marketing research to ensure success was no problem. All she had to do was check with her four children -- Paloma, 12; Simone, 10; and twins, Clara and Luke, 8. “There aren’t many places that focus on that age group. When they get to be 8 and 10, it’s a weird landscape. It’s hard to find age-appropriate clothes that At left, Lemondrop carries clothes for girls and boys, bathing suits, jackets, sweat suits, as well as gifts, toys and more. At right, the store features a variety of shoes for kids.
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PETS of the WEEK
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021
The top 10 relationship killers
Big Lulu and Little Luna
Editor’s note: Therapist Barton Goldsmith’s column is now running Sundays and Wednesdays in the News-Press.
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Big Lulu and Little Luna are known for their beauty and curiosity. The calm, studious, bonded pair are awaiting adoption through Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Goleta. They’re Harlequin bunnies and are about 1 year old. And they’re never happier than when they’re running around, according to BUNS. To adopt them, call BUNS at 805-683-0521 and make an appointment with a counselor. BUNS is open 2 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays. It’s at Santa Barbara County Animal Services, 5473 Overpass Road, Goleta. For more information, go to bunssb.org. — Dave Mason
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he saddest thing I hear on the therapy couch is someone telling me that they’ve killed their relationship through what they have or haven’t done. In fact, certain actions are relationship killers. Here are some areas where action — or inaction — will make all the difference. 1. Money. It is the No. 1 cause of divorce. If a partner has been unscrupulous, getting the trust back can be a challenge. You can start over, but you have to be willing to make up for what was lost and make sure the business side of your relationship is tunedup. 2. Sex/infidelity. A sexless marriage or unfaithfulness can extinguish love quicker than blowing out a candle. Don’t let the flame burn out when keeping things warm is much easier than you think. 3. Disrespect. If you call your partner names, belittle him or her, threaten to leave, or use insulting
language and yell, research shows that your relationship has a very low chance of survival. 4. Children. To some, children are bipedal germ carriers; to others, they are a reason for living. When families blend or go through difficult changes, the kids can become the entire focus of your relationship. Make sure to keep things in balance with your partner, so you have the energy to deal with any child issues. 5. Opposite-sex friends. Would you want your mate to hang out with a member of the opposite sex, having lunches, texting, etc.? If the answer is no, then you need to follow the same guidelines and talk with your partner about keeping appropriate boundaries. 6. Resentments. When you are holding pain, hurt or anger in your heart, there is little room for love. If you are harboring some resentment (and who isn’t?), talk it out and put it to rest, so you can enjoy your relationship. 7. Discomfort/remodeling. If you are living in a construction zone, it’s pretty hard to feel comfortable. Injury or illness can create a similar situation. Your home should be a place of serenity, so if you are remodeling or are dealing with physical issues, make your
comfort a priority. 8. Lying/broken promises. Once you have been caught in a lie or break a promise, things change — and not for the better. Even if you’re afraid of “getting in trouble,” tell the whole truth and don’t break promises, and find a way to make up for past mistakes. 9. Laziness. All good relationships require work. If you are unwilling to do it, your connection will diminish, and you will begin to resent your partner. Talking about the kind of work your relationship needs is a good start. 10. Being mean. f you punish your partner when you don’t get your way, or if the two of you give each other the silent treatment, you are headed for a lifetime of emotional pain. Stop the nastiness and learn how to heal what bugs you. It’s not very complicated. Avoid these relationship killers and keep the love alive in your life. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning therapist and writer. He is a columnist, blogger and the author of seven books, including “Visualization For Success — 75 Psychological Empowerment Exercises To Get You What You Want In Life.” Reach him at barton@bartongoldsmith. com.
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Animal Shelter Assistance Program is kitty corner to Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta.
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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parents and kids can agree on,” she said. “There are really cute things out there, but it takes time to search for them. We bring it all together at Lemondrop.” The shop, which opened May 27 in upper Montecito Village at the corner of San Ysidro and East Valley roads, carries clothes for girls and boys, bathing suits, jackets, sweat suits and shoes, as well as gifts, toys and more. Clothing brands include Candy Pink, Vintage Havana, DL1961, Feather 4 Arrow, Siesta Surf and many others. “We’re the only place in town that has shoes for this age group. We carry 65 different shoes in a range of sizes from 12 Little Kid to 8 Big Kid. They include flip flops, sandals, boots, rain boots and regular boots. Brands include Toms, Steve Madden. Salt Water, People and others,” said Mrs. Rudnicki, who moved to Montecito in 2017 with her husband Paul Rudnicki and their family. “Coming from a big city like Dallas was an adjustment in terms of retail and resources. I quickly learned that when Nordstrom shut down. I didn’t know where to go to buy clothes for my children,” she said. “One mother told me she was going to Thousand Oaks to shop. I thought that was crazy. We should be able to shop in Santa Barbara. “Ordering shoes online was a particular problem because same sizes can differ in fit. Besides, children want to try things on. They’re very tactile. They need to be able to touch and feel, which they can do at Lemondrop. “Kids want to try stuff on, make sure they like it and pick out their own clothes.” There is also a self-care section that features nail polish, hairbrushes, lotions, body glitter, soaps and more. “I also offer games and activities that don’t involve cell phones or computers to encourage quality family time,” said Mrs. Rudnicki, who grew up in Plantation, Fla., and earned her bachelor’s degree in English at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Afterward she worked in public relations for Neiman Marcus and then started her own magazine with friends. “It was called Bee Woman, a quarterly that included finance, lifestyle and politics. I left after two years to start a family,” said Mrs. Rudnicki. Roller skates and backpacks are among the myriad merchandise at the store, where price point is a major factor. “Items have to be cute and affordable,” said Mrs. Rudnicki who does all the buying. “Squishmallows are a hot item, and I’m expecting a shipment of mini Squishmallows any day.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com
FYI Lemondrop is located at 1485 East Valley Road, Suite 1, in Montecito. Hours are 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 805-395-8357 or follow @lemondropsb on Instagram.
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From top, Lemondrop is located in upper Montecito Village. This Studio Creator set costs $50. Owner Ana Rudnicki was thrilled to see a young customer creating a TikTok video with the set. These high top sneakers are $80. The socks are $7.50. The Teddy Bear sweater is $49.
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ARIES — Good news from distant lands could have you feeling good about your life and eagerly anticipating the future. Your thinking is sharp and clear. This is a good day to make plans, particularly if they involve travel or education. If you have the feeling that the coming weeks bring some dramatic changes for the better, your instincts are likely correct. You have reason to celebrate. TAURUS — When you give your imagination free rein, you have a creative way of expressing yourself. Today you might feel like doing some public speaking or creative writing. You may devise a unique way to make a presentation or put together a proposal. Communicating in a more intimate way will warm your heart and the hearts of your audience. Don’t hold back. GEMINI — Your mental acuity is high today. A recent innovation of yours could bring you some much-deserved recognition. Your mind is especially sharp at this point, and ideas come thick and fast. You have tremendous talent. If you focus it, you’ll make some positive inroads toward building your success. CANCER — Today you’ll feel inspired to express yourself in fun, creative ways. Don’t be afraid to let loose with your wild sense of humor. You could play a prank on a friend that makes him or her laugh and creates good feelings. Or you could share some jokes with others that make them smile and feel better. You enjoy playing the clown, and you’re good at it! LEO — Expect a visitor to put you in touch with people who could make a real difference in your life. Changes are manifesting more quickly than you realize. Certainly all that’s occurring is exciting, but the speed may have you feeling a little apprehensive. Fear often accompanies success. You can’t move ahead without taking some risk. You’re up to this challenge! VIRGO — Today’s celestial configuration may leave you feeling more spiritually inclined than usual. As your thoughts turn to more positive horizons, you’ll be optimistic about your future and the future of humanity. Don’t hesitate to express these opinions to others. They’ll be cheered by your point of view. LIBRA — This is bound to be
an interesting day as you meet some new people who have fascinating ideas about esoteric subjects. Listen closely and later jot notes on the conversation. Don’t be surprised if you get some good news about advancing in your professional field. It looks as though a raise or promotion is coming. SCORPIO — It’s time to admit that your hectic lifestyle is catching up with you. Today you must start to get organized. Waiting until the last minute to take care of important tasks only causes anxiety. Make a list of everything you need to get done and prioritize it. Consider yourself lucky if you can confine the list to one page! SAGITTARIUS — Your inbox is probably crammed with party invitations. There’s no such thing as a simple RSVP for you. Every call to accept or decline results in a lengthy conversation as you catch up with relatives and old friends. It’s possible that you’ll receive a communication today that turns your life in a new direction. Doors that you’ve never considered may be opened wide for you. CAPRICORN — The planetary energies today are emphasizing family. This may be a good time to do some research, delving more deeply into your roots. Have you picked your grandmother’s brain about her mother and grandmother? You’ll be surprised at what you learn. You’ll feel more connected with your family, and you may learn some facts that make you proud of your heritage. AQUARIUS — Your hard work is finally paying off. You can expect to receive acknowledgement and advancement, along with a possible salary increase or substantial bonus. You should receive the good news soon. Celebrate tonight with family and friends. They could also have some good news of their own to report, which makes for happiness all around. PISCES — This is a day for good news, particularly regarding the home. It’s likely that some positive changes are occurring or are about to occur. You may be considering a move or a major renovation. Whatever it is, all signs indicate that the changes are for the better. One way or another, by this time next year you’ll be living in a bigger, better house.
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T.S. No. 078069-CA APN: 017-133-010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/22/2007. 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 On 11/10/2021 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/2/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0015229 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa Barbara County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: RAMON P. PEREZ AND ANTONIA PEREZ WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK 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; At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: That portion of Block 312, in the City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, described as follows: Beginning at the most Easterly corner of said Block; thence, Northwesterly along the Southwesterly boundary of Voluntario Street, 56.25 feet to the most Easterly corner of that certain Tract of land described in the deed to Robert W. Ore, et ux., recorded April 10, 1950, as Instrument No. 4918, in Book 910, Page 312 of Official Records; thence, Southwesterly and following along the Southeasterly boundary of said Ore Tract, 130 feet to the most Southerly corner thereof; thence, at right angles, Southeasterly, 56.25 feet to a point on the Northwesterly line of Quinientos Street, distant thereon, 130 feet Southwesterly from the most Easterly corner of said Block; thence, following along said street line, Northeasterly, 130 feet to the point of beginning. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1031 QUINIENTOS STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 93103 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $941,181.63 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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (800) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.HOMESEARCH.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 078069-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. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 078069-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 758-8052 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 OCT 20, 27; NOV 3 / 2021 -- 57617
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