Santa Barbara News-Press: November 02, 2022

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County OKs Modoc declaration

Opponents and supporters comment at hearing

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the mitigated negative declaration of the Modoc Multi-Use Path.

The board directed staff to go with Alignment B.

The vote Tuesday came during a hearing in which 53 public commenters expressed opposition to, or support of, Alignment B. Some of those attending wore T-shirts promoting the preservation of popular trees — a number of which would be removed for the multi-use path.

Supervisor Gregg Hart made the motion to adopt the MND with the caveat that Alignment A “come back to the board if that is the only viable option in the future, but I don’t think that’s going to happen.”

Supervisor Bob Nelson seconded the motion.

The board’s vote Tuesday followed months of debates, which started in July two months after the initial MND was released by the county. After receiving feedback from the community, the county revised the MND and released the revised version on Sept. 13.

During Tuesday’s public comments, the debate focused on two areas. First, people were concerned with the fate of the trees which would be cut down to move forward with Alignment B. The second point of contention is the Modoc Preserve, which some of the trees are encompassed in.

“I represent over 5,200 petition signers opposed to the project and (who) want to save trees,” said Warren Thomas, co-founder of the Community Association for the Modoc Preserve, addressing the

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Santa Barbara News-Press to launch new Weekend edition starting this Saturday

A new chapter in local news coverage will begin this Saturday with Santa Barbara News-Press Weekend.

This new publication will feature a new Business/Real Estate section, with columns by local experts; the Voices section, with op-ed pieces and letters to the editor; columnists Robert Eringer (“The Investigator”), therapist Barton Goldsmith and appraiser Elizabeth Stewart (“Ask the Gold Digger”). There will also be expanded news, sports, life and arts coverage as well as favorite Sunday features including puzzles and House & Home.

Santa Barbara News-Press Weekend will also include both breaking news as well as indepth news stories.

The News-Press will no longer publish on Sundays, but breaking news will appear at newspress.com. And every Sunday morning, you can turn to our website for the weekly

Sunday News Report, which will feature highlights of Saturday’s News.

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SB City Council concerned about understaffing in public works department

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara City Council heard a report Tuesday about recently completed capital improvements and projects currently in design or construction, but their main concern seemed to be understaffing in the Department of Public Works.

City Engineer Brian D’Amour told council members the DPW has a lot more vacancies than usual.

“It’s one of the challenges we are facing,” Mr. Amour said. “Staffing has been a challenge. It’s harder to deliver the slate of projects on our sale.”

And even when the DPW hires people to fill those vacancies, some of the new staffers don’t have much experience, he said.

“It takes time to bring them up to speed,” he said.

Several council members praised the DPW and its Engineering Division for doing a great job with the staff it has.

“It’s great work that you’re doing,” Councilmember Eric Friedman said. “And it’s noticeable to city residents.”

As for the staff shortage, he noted, “It is important to take steps to address it. Every city department is facing these types of challenges.”

He asked Mr. D’Amour if

the DPW contracts out a lot to consultants to fill the gap, especially when it comes to design.

“We do some in-house design work, but the vast majority of the (design) work we do is contracted out,” Mr. D’Amour said.

The city, however, provides oversight on all projects.

Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said DPW’s staff shortage must be addressed.

“You’re doing more with less,” she said. “You’re spread increasingly thin … and it’s taking a toll on morale and staff. Just because you’ve been doing it doesn’t mean it can be continued.”

Earlier, council members heard a presentation by Mr. D’Amour on various completed capital improvement projects, plus projects where work is ongoing or in the design phase.

One project in particular drew councilmembers’ interest: the replacement of the Union Pacific Railroad bridge on Cabrillo Boulevard.

Councilmember Sneddon asked about how much of the projected $35 million cost will be borne by the city. Mr. D’Amour said it won’t be city-funded, but paid for by the California Department of Transportation.

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KENNETH SONG /NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS

A bicyclist and vehicle pass a row of trees along Modoc Road in the Santa Barbara area. The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to support Alignment B, which would mean the removal of a number of trees to make room for an expanded multi-use path.

current bike lane on Modoc Road.

News-Press announces its election endorsements

The News-Press has made the following endorsements for the Nov. 8 general election.

STATE Governor: Sen. Brian Dahle. Lieutenant Governor: Angela Underwood Jacobs. Secretary of State: Rob Bernosky.

Controller: Lanhee Chen. State Treasurer: Jack Guerrero.

Superintendent of Public Instruction: Lance Christensen. Attorney General: Nathan Hochman.

Insurance Commissioner: Robert Howell.

State Board of Equalization, 2nd District: Peter Coe Verbica.

U.S. Senate/Partial Term: Mark

Meuser.

U.S. Senate/Full Term: Mark Meuser.

U.S. House Representative, District 24: Dr. Brad Allen. State Assembly, District 37: Mike Stoker.

SCHOOL BOARDS

Santa Barbara County Board of Education, Trustee Area 1: Rosanne Crawford.

Santa Barbara Community College District, Trustee Area 1: Debi Stoker.

Santa Barbara Community College District, Trustee Area 5: Sharon Salvador-Jegottka.

Santa Barbara Unified School District, Trustee Area 1: Efigenia Banales.

Santa Barbara Unified School District, Trustee Area 4: Phebe Mansur.

Goleta Union School District, Trustee Area 1: Caroline Abate.

Goleta Union School District, Trustee Area 3: Christy Lozano.

Lompoc Unified School District, Short Term-At Large: Jerri Thiel.

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School: Sheri Noble.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Goleta Water District, District 2: Greg S. Hammel.

Los Alamos Community Services District, Short Term: Kristy Gnesa-Williams.

Los Olivos Community Services District: Lisa Bertero

ELECTION 2022

Palmer. Los Olivos Community Services District, Short Term: Brad A. Ross.

CITY COUNCIL AND MAYORAL RACES

Carpinteria City Council, Trustee Area 1: Patty Boyd (write in).

Lompoc Mayor: Jim Mosby. Solvang Mayor: Mark Infanti. Solvang City Council District 1: Robert Clark.

Solvang City Council District 3: David Brown.

Buellton Mayor: David King. Buellton City Council District 1: Tom Widroe. Buellton City Council District 4: Art Mercado.

Orona runs for Solvang City Council District 4

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on candidates in advance of the Nov. 8 general election.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Elizabeth Orona is running for Solvang City Council District 4 against incumbent Robert Clarke.

Ms. Orona holds a bachelor of science in mathematics/ applied science, with economics as the secondary application of mathematics from UCLA.

“I am running for city council for Solvang District 4 to drive more resident representation into city council decision making and focus,” Ms. Orona told the News-Press in an email. “And this election, being the first of our new district segmentation, offers an opportunity for residents to identify who their council person is, know who to call when their voices need attention, and bring more balanced perspectives to the business of the city and the services provided to businesses and residents.

“I am ready to do that work and would like to bring advocacy for the people who live and work in

this community and continue to make Solvang a great place to live,” Ms. Orona said.

The News-Press asked Ms. Orona how her career has prepared her for the city council.

“I have spent 35 years as an IT professional deeply embedded in business decisions for some of

the most influential companies in the country and in the world,” she said. “I have experience finding ways to make complex problems and challenges into winning solutions for multiple stakeholders. And bringing the ability to understand financial models and negotiating contracts, I can help the city drive the next generation of important decisions for the long term.”

“If elected, I will work to bring a balanced perspective from the residents to the city council and specifically work to make Solvang water more sustainable, more affordable and make the most effective use of this critical resource by driving solutions for reuse, recycling, better sourcing beyond dependency on state water, and with more vision by investigating desalination and stormwater reuse alternatives,” Ms. Orona said.

“The future of our water sources and costs in California is a real and complex issue,” she added. “I will work extremely hard to bring innovation and thought leadership to our options.

“In addition, I will work extremely hard to ensure the city development is aligned with the

TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER

deep Danish history and branded success, and is first benefiting the residents and businesses that are already deeply invested before we add more multi-unit or multi-use dwellings. These kinds of projects impact traffic, parking, water consumption, waste/sewer burden and other services that must be firmly governed to ensure growth is optimized for the long term.”

The News-Press asked Ms. Orona why she felt she would be better for this position than her opponent.

“As a resident of Solvang since 2014, and a resident who has no ties to a local business or a special interest group, my agenda is transparent and without conflict of interest to dedicate decision making for the residents interests,” she said. “As a business-minded person, I do understand the importance of businesses that help a community and a city thrive, but I can bring balanced decision making for the people who live in Solvang and the success of local businesses to make Solvang the most desired city to live and raise a family and build a business.”

email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Women injured in rollover

SANTA BARBARA — Two women sustained major injuries Tuesday morning during an SUV rollover in a single-vehicle incident at Calle Real and El Sueno Road, off northbound Highway 101.

Extrication was required by the Jaws-of-Life for both passengers from the silver Honda. Both patients were transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with two ambulances, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, which was on the scene.

Call time was 10:18 a.m.

— Katherine Zehnder

Half marathon to result in ramp closures

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Half Marathon will take place on Sunday and will result in the closure of Highway 101 off-ramps from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in two locations:

• Southbound Highway 101 at Castillo Street.

• Northbound Highway 101 at Bath Street.

The half marathon will occur entirely on city streets. Electronic message boards will be posted to alert motorists to use an alternate route during this event.

For more information, contact Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805-549-3318 or visit dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5.

— Katherine Zehnder

Applications sought for Student Advisory Council

Susan Salcido, the Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools, is accepting applications for her inaugural Student Advisory Council.

Council members will participate in three meetings led by the superintendent covering a variety of topics. They may also be invited to present to the county Board of Education on a relevant topic, and to accompany the superintendent on school visits and other events.

“I look forward to connecting with students from across our county to create space and

time to learn from their unique experiences,”

Dr. Salcido said in a statement. “This council is one way to elevate student voices and to establish a meaningful way to receive their feedback. I’m eager to learn from the Student Advisory Council and sincerely believe their input will be amongst the most valuable and insightful for me in my role.”

To apply, students must be in good academic standing, in addition to being a public high school student (grades 9-12) in Santa Barbara County. To support participation from throughout the county,

meetings are currently planned on Zoom. Meetings will be held on:

• 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 30.

• 4:30 to 6 p.m. Jan. 17.

• 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 14.

Council members will be expected to participate in every meeting. For more information, go to docs.google.com/forms/d/1D p8PTc9AfJ1IFwTrwG220W1uujsCEpKNhvzh 44l--Gw/viewform?edit_requested=true.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Nov. 7.

— Katherine Zehnder

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Elizabeth Orona

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The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responds to an SUV rollover Tuesday morning at Calle Real and El Sueno Road in the Santa Barbara area.

Westmont College volleyball player named GSAC Defender of the Week

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

ALISO VIEJO — After celebrating a GSAC Championship on Friday, the Westmont volleyball team got to continue celebrating on Monday morning. At the beginning of the week, the Golden State Athletic Conference announced that sophomore Taylor Distelberg had been named GSAC Defender of the Week.

“Taylor has been a workhorse in the gym, and I’m so proud of her for earning this award,” said Westmont Head Coach Ruth McGolpin. “We consistently work on our blocking, but coming into Westmont College, she was already a skilled blocker. To dial her blocking in to match the tempo of collegiate opponents, while still being as productive as she’s been, is fantastic.

Last Friday, Distelberg recorded three blocks in Westmont’s GSACclinching sweep over Vanguard. Then, on Saturday, Distelberg exploded for a match-high seven blocks against San Diego Christian, including three solo blocks.

On the season, Distelberg is second only to Lexi Malone with 74 total blocks for the Warriors, averaging 0.84 blocks per set. At the conference level, Distelberg’s 74 blocks is the seventh-most in the GSAC.

The Warriors hit the road this

week for the final two games of their regular season, first stopping in Atherton to play Menlo at 7 p.m. Friday, before heading to Rocklin to play William Jessup at 2 p.m. Saturday.

On Nov. 11, Westmont will begin play in the GSAC Tournament, with a 4 p.m. semifinal match in Surprise Arizona.

Links to live coverage for all matches will be available at

athletics.westmont.edu.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

Conference honors Westmont soccer player

successful against in the regular season.

“OUAZ, on the day we saw them, was probably the best team we saw all season. They’re an outstanding opponent, and a significant challenge, but the kind of challenge that you want in the postseason.”

Links to tickets and live coverage for the GSAC Quarterfinals are available at athletics.westmont.edu.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: sports@newspress.com

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PARADE MAGAZINE

We have been enjoying the Parade Magazine for many years as part of our Sunday morning paper read.

Parade magazine is moving ahead with the next step in its evolution.

The longtime publication is becoming an all-digital product. That means there will no longer be a printed product, and the final Parade magazine will be inserted in the News-Press on Nov. 12.

But as a News-Press subscriber, you will still be able to access Parade online at newspress.com weekly with no ads and expanded to be 6-18 pages.

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

ALISO VIEJO — After a heroic effort to get Westmont into the GSAC Tournament, junior goalkeeper Abraham Arteaga has been named Golden State Athletic Conference Defender of the Week for the first time in his career.

After Westmont’s starting goalkeeper suffered an injury last weekend, the Warriors called upon Arteaga, their backup, to try and save their season this week.

Needing two wins to make the postseason, Arteaga collected 10 saves and two shutouts to lead Westmont to the GSAC Quarterfinals.

“When you think about the ‘next-man-up vernacular’,

Abraham has lived it,” said Westmont Head Coach Dave Wolf. “We were really in a situation where we needed that next guy to be ready. Not only did we need somebody ready to play, but also ready to get the job done when called upon.

“That’s exactly what’s happened for us with Abraham. He kept himself ready, he kept himself sharp, and when the moment presented itself, he was ready for it. The week that we just had, we don’t have it without him.”

Arteaga’s most heroic performance came on Thursday against William Jessup, when he collected seven saves en route to the 1-0 win. In the final 10 minutes of the match, the junior was tasked with making four season-

saving stops, before the Warriors finally broke through in the 90th minute to score the day’s only goal.

Arteaga made an additional three saves in another shutout on Saturday against Menlo, when the Warriors officially clinched their spot in the GSAC Tournament. Now, Arteaga and the Warriors will play OUAZ in Surprise, Arizona on Saturday at 11 a.m., beginning the final postseason run for Coach Wolf.

On Sept. 29, in Westmont’s GSAC opener, the Spirit handed the Warriors a 3-1 loss.

“I’m looking forward to getting back to training these next few days,” said Wolf. “Anytime you get into the postseason, your eyes automatically are drawn to somebody that you weren’t

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Westmont College volleyball player Taylor Distelberg has been named Defender of the Week by the Golden State Athletic Conference.

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Westmont junior goalkeeper Abraham Arteaga has been named Golden State Athletic Conference Defender of the Week.

DAVE MASON /NEWS-PRESS

Someone mysteriously left living room furniture on De la Guerra Plaza. The city of Santa Barbara discovered the furniture Tuesday morning, and an employee told the News-Press that no one knows who put the furniture there. He said the city maintenance staff would come by and pick up the furniture.

‘Trick on Taxpayers’ outlines projects funded by COVID-19 relief

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — More and more federally funded, controversial projects that came as part of pandemic-relief spending passed by Congress are coming to light, and a few of them do not have anything to do with COVID-19.

Citizens Against Government Waste released its annual breakdown of last year’s “nightmarish” federal spending in honor of Halloween. The report highlights several taxpayerfunded projects, many of them coming from the trillions in “COVID relief” passed through three congressional spending bills.

The budget watchdog group blasted Hawaii, which reportedly doled out $1 million in taxpayer funds for a “sea urchin hatchery” as well as $300,000 for “an engineering assessment of the now-condemned Aloha Stadium.”

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board.

In September 2021, the McAllen Independent School District in Texas approved a deal to spend $4 million in these federal funds for an urban bird sanctuary.

The report also names Iowa, which spent $12.5 million of the funds to build a baseball stadium on the famous “Field of Dreams” site to encourage tourism.

“The myriad instances of state and local governments misusing COVID relief funds with a plethora of payments for putrid projects shows how lawmakers have pulled the ultimate trick on taxpayers,” the group said in its report.

Meanwhile, experts estimate that hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief funding was improperly paid out and lost to fraud.

The Department of Labor’s inspector general estimated last month more than 10% of unemployment payments have been improperly handed out, which would be over $85 billion

in COVID-19 relief unemployment payments alone.

Those COVID-era spending projects spiked the deficit to $3.1 trillion in fiscal year 2020 and $2.8 trillion for fiscal year 2021. The deficit fell to $1.4 trillion for fiscal year 2022, but that figure is still roughly 50% higher than the deficit was in 2019, before the pandemic-era spending.

The spending projects highlighted in this report come as other more politicized COVIDrelief spending efforts sparked controversy.

As The Center Square previously reported, leading House Republicans raised major concerns over hundreds of billions of dollars of “ESSER funding” that were directed to help schools recover from the pandemic, some of which was spent advancing LGBT issues, “equity warriors” and more.

House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., and

Committee on Education and Labor Ranking Member Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., sent a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona blasting this use of taxpayer dollars.

“For example, California used ESSER funds for training in ‘environmental literacy,’ ‘ethnic studies,’ and ‘LGBTQ+ cultural competency,’” the letter said. “New York used part of the $9 billion it received to provide staff development on ‘culturally responsive sustaining instruction’ and ‘privilege’ and to recognize ‘equity warriors.’ Illinois received $5.1 billion, which it partially used to emphasize ‘equity and diversity’ and make ‘equity driven investments.’ At least 10 other state plans included proposals to use the ESSER funds to implement racially biased curriculum and programs based on critical race theory.”

Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

Survey: Growing number of small businesses can’t pay rent

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Newly released small business survey data shows that an alarming number of businesses are unable to pay rent.

Alignable released its monthly small business report for October, which showed 37% of American small business owners were unable to pay rent on time or in full last month. That is up from 30% who said the same the month before.

The study found that rent delinquency varies by industry.

“Small businesses in the education sector are leading the pack, yet again, but jumping to 57% (up 13% from 44% last month),” Alignable said. “Not far behind, we have two more records that were broken in this study — for the automotive sector and restaurants. Both reached new rent delinquency highs, tying for second place this month at 49%. This is the highest rent delinquency rate either sector has experienced in 2022.”

of more than a year of high inflation, which has absorbed most sales gains.”

“In fact, 59% of small business owners taking this poll reported that consumers are spending less this month than last,” the group said

Retail businesses are feeling the pinch as well, and drivers for ridesharing apps are paying the price for rising gas costs.

“Some 43% of all retailers say they couldn’t cover their October rent in full this month, up 12% from last month,” Alignable said. “Beyond that, 43% is close to the highest rent delinquency they’ve had all year, topped only by July’s figure of 44%. And the transportation category is on the rent delinquency hot seat this month, too, jumping 8% from September, landing at a rate of 46%. Reduced consumer spending activity and higher than usual gas prices continue to plague drivers for Lyft, Uber, taxi companies, and the like.”

Another commentator at the hearing agreed. “I stand in opposition to the proposal before you … Direct the staff to work with CAMP for an alternative that is agreeable to everyone … My main point is that this is a nature preserve, and the operative word is preserve .. I urge you to vote unanimously against this.”

But another commentator told the board, “I support the adoption of MND and moving forward with Alignment B. I would like to congratulate CAMP for putting pressure on the county.”

“I support option B as well, (as) an avid cyclist, supporting connecting networks and keeping my kids safe,” said another commenter.

According to Chris Sneddon, deputy director of transportation for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, once the MND is approved, this allows the county to submit the environmental document to the state for approval of the detailed design phase.

In that phase, the county will work with the Santa Barbara Land Trust, La Cumbre Mutual Water Co. and stakeholders to develop final plans.

“Stakeholder collaboration is something we want to continue throughout this entire process,” said Mr. Sneddon.

Mr. Sneddon also indicated that some stakeholder collaboration was done prior to the release of the initial MND in May.

email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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Gutierrez quizzed Mr. D’Amour about how much input the city would have about the design of the new railroad bridge. “It annoys me that we don’t have a more appealing bridge style,” Mr. Gutierrez said, adding that most railroad bridges are “eyesores” that clash with the communities they’re located in.

Mr. D’Amour said the city doesn’t have much say when it comes to bridge aesthetics.

“I wish we had more say in that

process,” Mr. D’Amour said, but “several changes in design are coming from Union Pacific.”

Although this particular topic was not a capital improvement project, Mayor Randy Rowse asked the city’s DPW director, Cliff Maurer, what the city is doing to control a rat problem on State Street.

It’s an issue brought to light by The Natural Cafe owner Kelly Brown, who announced he was closing his downtown restaurant in part because of the presence of rats lured by food being dropped by people dining at the outdoor

parklets.

“We have an ongoing rodent control program,” including the use of traps, Mr. Maurer said. “We are taking all appropriate actions to take care of it,”

He added that the city did a deep cleaning of State Street three months ago, with another deep cleaning planned to take place before Thanksgiving, in an effort to clean up food and debris that attract rats.

In other business, the City Council met earlier Tuesday in a special session to conduct a public employee performance evaluation

concerning embattled City Attorney Ariel Pierre Calonne.

The city attorney was placed on paid administrative leave several months ago because of an incident that occurred in his office at City Hall. Councilmembers and City Administrator Rebecca Bjork have declined to discuss the matter.

Asked if the council made a decision whether to reinstate Mr. Calonne, fire him or keep him on paid leave, Mayor Rowse responded: “Still in no-comment land.”

email: nhartstein@newspress.com

According to the report, small businesses cited several reasons for being unable to pay rent, including higher rent costs, gas prices, recessionary fears, supply chain issues, labor costs, less consumer spending and “the cumulative, negative impact

The survey data came from 4,789 randomly selected small businesses who were queried from Oct. 15 to Oct. 27 of this year. Alignable is a small business network boasting 7 million members in North America.

Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

PRECIPITATION

BERMUDES, Frank John May 5, 1944-October 6, 2022

Just eight months after the loss of his youngest son, Kevin Paul, Frank passed away peacefully at S.B. Cottage Hospital on October 6, 2022 at 78 years of age after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Frank was born at Saint Francis Hospital on May 5,1944 to Michael and Fairy Bermudes. He was named Francis after the hospital. He legally changed his name to Frank upon joining the U.S. Navy in 1963, but much to his chagrin the old-time Filipino community insisted on continuing to call him Francis.

Frank served in the U.S. Navy from 1963-1966. He was stationed on the USS Platte in

Frank attended Franklin Elementary, S.B. Junior High School, S.B. High School “Once a Don always a Don” and S.B. City College. Frank enjoyed participating in the Franklin Alumni Golf Tournaments with his sons and former classmates for many years. He also enjoyed coaching both his sons in Little League and umpiring games.

Frank is best known for his stellar work ethic and customer service. Frank was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 186 for 33 years. He was sales manager for Mission Linen Supply and a route salesman for Frito Lay before retiring from Oroweat Bakery in 1999. In his retirement, Frank went to work part time for the City of Santa Barbara, working in the downtown parking kiosks where he became re-acquainted with many old friends. He also enjoyed an occasional golf game, the L.A. Dodgers, on the S.F. Forty Niners and enjoying his grandchildren’s sports events. He could be seen daily at Shoreline Park and Rancho Santa Barbara dog parks with his dogs Ruby and Jake.

Frank and his family were very proud of his 18 years of sobriety. He worked very hard to overcome his dependence on alcohol. He would not have been able to accomplish this great feat without the love and support of his family.

Frank is survived by his son, Brian Bermudes, grandchildren Kaila and Lance Bermudes, his brother Kermit (Pauline) and his former wife Barbara. He is also survived by many was much loved by all and will be terribly missed at family gatherings where he always enjoyed barbequing his beer marinated tri tip and chicken. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Fairy Bermudes, his son Kevin and stepfather Paul.

A memorial and military salute will be held at San Roque Church, 325 Argonne Circle, Santa Barbara on Thursday, Nov 3, 2022 at 10:30. At Frank’s request, a reception will follow at the family home, 3621 San Jose Lane, Santa Barbara.

A special thanks to all the wonderful nurses and doctors at both Cottage Hospital and The Ridley-Tree Cancer Center. Those wishing to honor Frank may do so by sending a donation to the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center through the Cancer Foundation of Santa

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Holiday Home Tour

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Ojai Holiday Home Tour returns Nov. 12 and 13 with four Ojai Valley homes that represent the eclectic and diverse home living of this charmed setting.

The weekend also includes its companion event, the Ojai Holiday Marketplace, at Libbey Park with 40-plus vendors.

Weekend hours of the

self-guided home tour and marketplace are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Ojai Holiday Home Tour and Marketplace is a benefit for the Ojai Music Festival and its BRAVO education and community program, which offers free music workshops for the Ojai Valley public schools and the community.

Presented by the Ojai Festival Women’s Committee, this year’s treasured tradition will feature B Hill Farm, an elegant farmhouse and hobby farm in

upper Ojai; Hacienda Moderna, an Italian-inspired home by architect Tom Meany; Casa de Indigo, a “downsizers dream”; and Downtown Casita, a cozy home that began life in 1952 as a Sears kit house.

Each home will be decorated with floral holiday inspirations ranging from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

The Holiday Marketplace will feature a collection of curated lifestyle and fashion items. Admission to the marketplace is free and open to the public.

Advance tour tickets are $45 per person and available by calling 805-646-2053 or online at www. ojaifestival.org. Participating ticket outlets are Attitude Adjustment in Ojai and Fox Fine Jewelers in downtown Ventura. A group discount is available for six or more people. Organizers request no cameras allowed on the tour or children under 12 years of age. Comfortable shoes are highly recommended (no high-heeled shoes allowed). Free shuttle service will be provided for one

Four Ojai properties open to the public Nov. 12 and 13

of the homes for the convenience of the patrons.

Hacienda Moderna is a gorgeous hilltop home on three-plus acres buffered to make the world seem far away, yet it is close to downtown Ojai. Reminiscent of the 1925 era with a taste of Italy, Tom Meany’s architectural design exhibits integrity as seen in its solid beams, arched doorways, detailed tile work and more.

The holiday decor is by Hearth Homes Interiors and Ojai Blooms, and the original interior

design is by Shand Design. For those who are thinking of downsizing, Casa de Indigo is an inspiration. This gem of a manufactured home may be compact, but it is teeming with mementos that express the stories of a full, dynamic life.

The homeowner’s collection captures highlights of her myriad adventures — from her elegantly displayed Japanese kimono to her autographed poster of Jimi Hendrix.

The floral holiday decor is

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B Hill Farm, top and above.

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Hacienda Moderna, top and above.

Maritime special

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Kevin A. Short, the artist whose show “The Peaceful Sea” is currently on display in the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum gallery and Munger Theater, will hold a special event at the museum — a combination of a studio open house, personal exhibit tours and sale of his work — from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3.

This evening program is a culmination of Mr. Short’s exhibit at the museum, an art class on the patio and a talk at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required via RSVP to Linda Fields at 805-456-8743 or lfields@sbmm. org.

Between 30 and 40 artworks — posters, color sketches, copper drawings and paintings, varying in size from 4 x 6 inches to some as big as 36 x 48 inches — in an affordable range of prices will be available for purchase.

Mr. Short began his art training with a toy watercolor set and a pile of crayons, drawing on leftover butcher paper in the middle of the kitchen floor, before going

Artist Kevin Short focus of December event

color palettes. His paintings conjure specific moments in time, both imagined and remembered, and celebrate all the living colors of the sea.

“Short’s paintings are imbued with narrative and emotion,” said Emily Falke, director of collections and curator at SBMM and herself an artist.

“They chronicle our experiences as a coastal community, depicting all the outdoor joys available to us — paddling, boating, surfing, swimming, just being at the beach — and pay tribute to the beauty of the ocean and the culture that has helped form this part of the world.

“The opportunity to study with Kevin is a very special one indeed.”

email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

on to formally study oil painting at the University of New Mexico, Pepperdine University in Malibu and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.

Raised in Santa Barbara, he developed his love of the ocean through sailing, fishing and spending long days in the

local surf. Now internationally recognized for his contemporary landscapes of the Pacific Coast, Mr. Short is considered a particularly intelligent observer of the ocean who paints the surfing and coastal subcultures using his signature heavy, impressionist brushstrokes and rich, saturated

FYI

The Kevin A. Short event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara Barbara. For more information, call 805-9628404 or visit sbmm.org.

Local author Monte Schulz to speak and sign book, ‘Metropolis’

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Chaucer’s Books will host a book talk and signing for Santa Barbara author Monte Schulz, whose new book, “Metropolis,” is a dystopian narrative of love in a time of war and moral disintegration.

The event begins at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the store, 3321 State St., Santa Barbara.

In “Metropolis,” Regency College senior Julian Brehm’s uneventful student life is derailed when he falls for Nina Rinaldi, a beautiful young revolutionary engaged in political activism against the authoritarian regime

that rules the country and wages a deceitful, distracting war.

Julian’s love for — and moral alliance to — Nina eventually leads him into a vast undercity beneath the metropolis. Then, Julian goes east by train and into the war zone itself.

Mr. Schulz, who is the director of the Santa Barbara Writers

Conference, received his master’s degree in American Studies at UCSB, published his first novel, “Down by the River,” in 1990, and spent the next 12 years writing a novel about the Jazz Age. His father is “Peanuts” cartoonist Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000).

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PETS of the WEEK

Macy and Mikolos are two “bundles of joy,” according to Volunteers For Inter Valley Animals, where the tabby siblings are awaiting adoption.

The Lompoc shelter calls the cats — Macy and Mikolos — “adorable.”

Macy is a short-haired, light gray tabby with white accents. Her brother, Mikolos, is a bit larger with a medium coat. He is a brown tabby with white accents.

The kittens are now 5 1/2 months old. They were adopted together at eight weeks of age, but recently have been returned to VIVA as the family decided the kittens were just too active for

their lifestyle.

“The siblings love to run and play like lemurs seizing the day,” VIVA said.

The affectionate cats are healthy and have had all of the vaccines. They are also spayed and neutered and microchipped. To meet Macy and Mikolos, call VIVA at 805-735-6741. And you can fill out an adoption application at www.vivashelter. org. An adoption coordinator will coordinate a meet-and-greet for you.

The website also features VIVA’s other cats and dogs.

— Dave Mason

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

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B Hill Farm, a traditional Ojai Farmhouse, is a rustic and elegant space, from double Dutch doors in the kitchen and a wraparound front porch to delightful painted floors in the foyer.

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.

The “hobby farm” is complete with orchards, vineyards, vegetable and herb gardens, chickens and a horse ring on 11 acres.

• 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.

FYI

The Ojai Holiday Home Tour and Marketplace will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13. For more information, visit www.ojaifestival.org.

The floral holiday decor is by Eileen Cavanaugh of Palomar

Farm. Downtown Casita began life in 1952 as a Sears kit house.

The current owners have completely transformed it into a sweet sanctuary for family and friends, adding artistic details while still

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

honoring the original design. Inspired by aspects of the Ojai Arcade and Balboa Park, it features meticulous attention to architectural details including RTK tile accents and beamed ceilings.

Lynn Malone designed the floral holiday decor.

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Kevin A. Short’s “Are They Coming In”

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Thought for Today

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ARIES — Stay close to home today, Aries. Spending too much time in the car could lead to stress or, in extreme cases, minor accidents. On the job, this could turn out to be one of those days. Avoid office politics and stay out of arguments. Try to sequester yourself and do your work alone.

TAURUS — Money matters might take a turn for the worse today. Don’t fly off the handle because of this, Taurus. Use every bit of financial savvy you have to put things straight. Try to remain calm and collected when dealing with stubborn people. Don’t be drawn into arguments. You will be able to pull everything together again, but only by your ingenuity.

GEMINI — Gemini, check your house to make certain everything is in working order. There are indications that small hazards could exist that need correcting. Tension might run high among family members, and quarrels could result. Don’t waste time trying to mediate. They will have to work it out for themselves.

CANCER — Short visits in your neighborhood could catapult you into some negative situations, Cancer. It’s best to stay close to home if you can. An angry letter or call could put you in a shaky mood. This isn’t a day to socialize. Days like this are best spent keeping to yourself and throwing your energy into taking care of whatever you’re working on.

LEO — Today you might be a bit worried about your financial affairs, Leo. A past mistake could have led to some rather upsetting consequences. Now you need to harness every bit of skill you have in order to set things straight. Your knowledge of modern technology could help. A friend might try to pick a quarrel with you, but it’s best to stay cool, neutral, and out of the discussion.

VIRGO — Your physical energy is very high today, Virgo. You’re likely to want to get out and exercise, perhaps jog through the park or attend a virtual aerobics class. Be careful! You might not be as fit as you think and trying too hard could cause minor injuries. Someone

you know professionally might not be in a great mood.

LIBRA — Uncertainty about spiritual matters and doubt about your insights might have you down in the dumps today. Don’t try to force any solutions — it won’t work. This isn’t a good day to be out and about, because travel of any kind could pose problems. This is also a bad day to plan or start a vacation.

SCORPIO — If a friend or acquaintance gives you advice about money or investments today, don’t take it. To follow this unknowledgeable person’s lead might prove to be disastrous.

Participation in group activities also isn’t advisable. They could get out of hand, and you could find end up in the middle of an angry crowd.

SAGITTARIUS — Gossip and bad feelings among coworkers or in a group could occur today, and there might be some political shenanigans that it would be in your best interests to avoid. This isn’t a good day to go to lunch with co-workers. Get away by yourself. Don’t believe anything you hear. Chances are it isn’t true.

CAPRICORN — Too much running around might have you feeling exhausted and under the weather today, Capricorn. You may have been exercising a little too much. Therefore, this is a good day to avoid exercise and get some rest. Don’t push yourself too hard! This isn’t a good day to plan or start a vacation.

AQUARIUS — You could feel extremely passionate today, Aquarius. You might want to connect with a love partner but be prevented by circumstances. You might be attracted to racier novels or movies. Repressed anger could bubble up from your subconscious and seek an outlet. This is a great day to channel that anger into some artistic activity.

PISCES — Electrical or plumbing problems with your house might come up. Call a professional, Pisces. Don’t try to fix it yourself, because you could make it worse. Friends might want to visit but tell them to wait until another day. Discussions could quickly deteriorate into arguments today. This is a great day to work quietly alone on whatever interests you the most.

By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency

LHIEW ROCEEN TMYESS

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language.

Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance.

All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid.

Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

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“Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.”

— Oscar Wilde

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2022-0002493

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DRIFTWOOD PROPERTIES, 5310 Dorwin Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 5310 Dorwin Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

AIDAN WILLIAMS L.L.C., 5310 Dorwin Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A.

AIDAN WILLIAMS L.L.C. S/ Aidan Williams, Managing Member, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/07/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/22

CNS-3628436# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

OCT 19, 26; NOV 2, 9 / 2022 -- 58757

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220002419 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: PIONEER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, 3820 STATE ST. STE. B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: BUTLER AMERICA LLC: 3820 STATE ST. STE. B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, STATE OF INC.: DE. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 09/29/2022 by E29, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Sep 01, 2022. 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)

OCT 12, 19, 26; NOV 2 2022--58743

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2022-0002586

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MRP INTERIORS, 1187 COAST VILLAGE ROAD 1-368, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108 County of SANTA BARBARA MARISA PARKER, 1187 COAST VILLAGE ROAD 1-368, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

This business is conducted by an Individual

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A.

S/ MARISA PARKER, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/20/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/22

CNS-3637600# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS OCT 26; NOV 2, 9, 16 / 2022 -- 58776

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220002475 First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: GOGGIA & ASSOCIATES, 816 VIA CAMPOBELLO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ADELE S YAMADA: 816 VIA CAMPOBELLO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. This business is conducted by: A TRUST. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/05/2022 by E51, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Aug 31, 2022. 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) OCT 12, 19, 26; NOV 2 / 2022--58740

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2022-0002594

The following person(s) is doing business as: Wolfe & Associates Property Services, 173 Chapel Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Ronald L. Wolfe & Associates, Incorporated, 173 Chapel Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93111; CA This business is conducted by a Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/18/2005 s/ Ronald L. Wolfe, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/21/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/22 CNS-3639333# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS NOV

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2022-0002593

The following person(s) is doing business as: The Circle, 7 West Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. The Circle Agency Corporation, 9663 Santa Monica Blvd #428, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; California This business is conducted by a Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Jeannie Rivera, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/21/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/22 CNS-3639324# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS NOV 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022 -- 58812

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2022-0002595

The following person(s) is doing business as: Keen Travel, 1151 Estrella Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara. L.E. Keen Consulting Inc., 1151 Estrella Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; California This business is conducted by a Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Lisa Guadagno, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/21/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/22 CNS-3639321# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS NOV 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022 -- 58811

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN 2022-0002596

SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: EDEN SEARL AVISO AL DEMANDADO: You have been sued.

Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado.

Lea la información a continuación y en la página siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: NORMAN CRAIG SEARL Nombre del demandante:

CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): 22FL01063

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formularioFL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE—RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN

EN LA PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

Feds: Alleged attacker sought to kidnap, break Nancy Pelosi’s kneecaps

By MADISON HIRNEISEN

CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The man identified as a suspect in the violent assault of Paul Pelosi, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, was charged by federal prosecutors with assault and attempted kidnapping on Monday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

The suspect, 42-year-old David DePape, is in police custody after being arrested inside Mr. and Mrs. Pelosi’s San Francisco residence early Friday morning. When police arrived on the scene just before 2:30 a.m. Friday, they saw Mr. DePape and Mr. Pelosi holding onto a hammer before Mr. DePape took the hammer and “violently assaulted” 82-year-old Pelosi, San Francisco Police Chief William Scott told reporters Friday.

business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2008. Bristol Farms S/ Adam Caldecott, Chief Executive Officer, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/07/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/22 CNS-3630240# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS OCT 19, 26; NOV 2, 9 / 2022 -- 58756

The following person(s) is doing business as: Professor Sean, 1545 Marquard Ter., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Sean A. Johnson, 1545 Marquard Ter., Santa Barbra, CA 93101 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/21/2022 /s/ Sean A Johnson, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/21/2022.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/22 CNS-3639330# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS NOV 2, 9, 16, 23 / 2022 -- 58813

1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son):

Superior Court of the County of Santa Barbara 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107

2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son):

Tracey Rangel Cruz 1035 Santa Barbara Street, Suite Seven Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 962-9224

Date (Fecha): 6/3/2022 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) /s/ Jasmine Franco, Deputy (Asistente) OCT 26; NOV 2, 9, 16 2022 -- 58772

Mr. Pelosi is expected to make a “full recovery,” but had to undergo surgery to repair a skull fracture and other injuries.

Mr. DePape is charged with one count of assault of an immediate family member of a U.S. official “with the intent to retaliate against the official on account of the performance of official duties.” The charge carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, according to the DOJ. He is also charged with one count of attempted kidnapping of a U.S. official “on account of the performance of official duties,” which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

which would show other Members of Congress there were consequences to actions,” the affidavit said. “The suspect also told police he wanted to use Nancy to “lure another individual.”

Mr. DePape also told authorities that he entered the house by breaking through a glass door and had zip ties, tape, rope and at least one hammer with him. He found Paul Pelosi in bed, and Mr. DePape said he was looking for Nancy, according to the affidavit.

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The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara is seeking federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds, HOME-ARP funds, and additional ARPA or Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) funds for rehabilitation of a residential project at 6021 Hollister Avenue in the City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County. The site is a developed 1.34-acre property, formerly operated by a Super 8 Motel and associated parking lot. There are no wetlands or other natural features on the site. The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara is seeking approximately $3,047,501 in funding to provide rental assistance to the project for operations. The estimated total project cost is $19,745,000. The proposed project involves conversion from the existing Commercial land use to Residential. Project activities include: new fire sprinkler and alarm systems; railing repair and painting; interior painting, elevator repair, installation of new appliances and flooring, air conditioning and plumbing/lighting fixtures replacements, sitework/landscape improvements, and conversion of 10 motel rooms to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The site contains approximately 1.34 acres of Special Flood Hazard Area [SFHA] designated Zone AE, as shown on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel 1362 of 1835, Map Number 06083C1362H, Effective September 28, 2018. Approximately 1.22 acres of the site is located within a designated Regulatory Floodway.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara at the following address on or before 5:00PM on November 18, 2022; 815 West Ocean, Lompoc, CA 93436; to the attention of Milton Johns, Surf Development, during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Comments may also be submitted via email at miltonjohns@hasbarco.org

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins told reporters Monday that the home invasion and attack were “politically motivated.” Mr. DePape was found to run a personal blog that included conspiracy theories and antisemitic posts, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Chief Scott of the San Francisco Police Department told reporters Friday that the home invasion and attack was “intentional.”

In an interview with San Francisco Police on Friday, Mr. DePape said he had planned to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage, saying he viewed her as the “leader of the pack” of lies told by the Democratic Party, according to an affidavit filed by federal authorities.

“If Nancy were to tell DePape the ‘truth,’ he would let her go, and if she ‘lied,’ he was going to break ‘her kneecaps,’” the affidavit states. “DePape was certain that Nancy would not have told the ‘truth.’”

Mr. DePape also “explained that by breaking Nancy’s kneecaps, she would then have to be wheeled into Congress,

Mr. Pelosi was able to go into a bathroom in the home and dial 9-1-1, prompting officers to respond. Mr. DePape told investigators he was aware of the 9-1-1 call but did not leave the home because “much like the American founding fathers with the British, he was fighting against tyranny without the option of surrender.”

Hours after the affidavit was filed, District Attorney Jenkins also announced formal charges against Mr. DePape on Monday, which include attempted murder, residential burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, false imprisonment of an elder and threats to a public official. Mr. DePape could face 13 years to life in prison under the charges, Ms. Jenkins said.

“As leaders and as citizens, it is incumbent upon us all to watch the words that we say and to turn down the volume of our political rhetoric,” District Attorney Jenkins said Monday. “We should be able to all engage in passionate political discourse, but still remain respectful of one another.”

“Violence certainly has no place in San Francisco or in politics.”

Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

Nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker, data shows

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released new employment data that showed there are nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker in the U.S.

The federal data showed the number of job openings rose to 10.7 million in September, up about 437,000 from the previous month after a significant decrease in August.

“Based on today’s release there are now 1.9 job openings for every unemployed worker,” Jason Furman, an economics professor at Harvard, wrote on Twitter. “This is slightly less tight than the 2.0 ratio earlier this year but just barely. This level of labor market tightness is consistent with continued fast nominal wage growth and high inflation.”

Hirings and layoffs decreased slightly.

“The number of hires edged

down to 6.1 million, while total separations decreased to 5.7 million. Within separations, quits (4.1 million) changed little and layoffs and discharges (1.3 million) edged down,” BLS said. “This release includes estimates of the number and rate of job openings, hires, and separations for the total nonfarm sector, by industry, and by establishment size class.”

The job openings vary by industry.

“In September, the largest increases in job openings were in accommodation and food services (+215,000); health care and social assistance (+115,000); and transportation, warehousing, and utilities (+111,000),” BLS said. “The number of job openings decreased in wholesale trade (-104,000) and in finance and insurance (-83,000).”

Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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COURTESY PHOTO Speaker Nancy Pelosi