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Fire chiefs and personnel from around Santa Barbara County attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in support of the proposed Regional Fire Communications Facility.

By FORREST MCFARLAND Recommendations concerning the Regional Fire Communications Facility ignited debate Tuesday between Sheriff Bill Brown and the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. But despite the sheriff’s objections, the board unanimously approved the facility, which was supported by fire chiefs attending the meeting at the County Administration Building in Santa Barbara. The meeting also featured the Commission for Women Annual Report and the 2021-2022 First Quarter Budget Update. The Regional Fire Communication facility is an expansion upon the existing Emergency Operations Center, which will redirect emergency calls in order to optimize which first responders to dispatch. The cost of the facility is $11 million with estimated annual operating costs of $4.9 million. “Cooperation and regionalism is really significant,” Supervisor Joan Hartmann said about the facility. “It’s the most important part of the project.” While the county’s fire chiefs suggest this will have a positive effect on response times, Sheriff Brown objected to the project for financial and interpersonal reasons. “All calls would have to be transferred to fire and EMS,” Sheriff Brown told the board, speaking remotely. “Having a consolidated dispatch center was a key ingredient to the exemplary handling of these collaborative events.”

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The City of Santa Barbara will join a countywide effort to draft a broadband strategic plan and contribute just over $60,000 for the plan’s creation. Santa Barbara City Council heard from Santa Barbara County Association of Governments executive director Marjie Kirn and Dr. Bill Simmons, collaborative developer for Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast, prior to reaching a decision during its meeting Tuesday. In July, SBCAG formed an ad hoc committee to look at the future of high speed internet in the county. And last month, the committee voted to create a strategic plan with the help of BCPC and sign memorandums of understanding with each municipality. Dr. Simmons has seen BCPC, which was established in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties in 2014, change because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “What we found through COVID was just having a home with two working folks, teleworking with kids going to school, was a problem,” he said. “We didn’t have that capacity. “Within the last 18-24 months, we’ve got new mandates that have been thrust upon us and projects, tranches of funding, waves of funding. And the mandate is: broadband for all.” The bipartisan infrastructure

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Speaking remotely to the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff Bill Brown objected to the Regional Fire Communications Facility for financial and interpersonal reasons.

Sheriff Brown also disagreed with the significant costs of the project. But the board responded positively to the Communications Facility during the following discussion. “This is much bigger than a turf battle,” said Supervisor Das Williams. “This is about how we can get there with the closest available resource as rapidly as possible.”

“There have been opportunities to do things differently and collaborate, and those opportunities weren’t taken by the Sheriff’s Department,” Supervisor Gregg Hart told the board. “They were taken by the Fire Department, and that’s why every single fire chief is here today in solidarity with this plan.” The board followed the County Fire Department’s recommendation and approved

bill signed by President Joe Biden on Monday allots $65 billion to provide broadband access. Ms. Kirn anticipates an additional $6 billion from the State. Dr. Simmons presented the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians as an example. The band received $50,000 from the Department of the Interior a year ago to create a strategy to connect networks. Their plan resulted in $6.6 million in funding. The City of Cuyama learned last Friday that it was awarded $12.5 million to complete a fiber optic connection from Santa Maria to Cuyama. “What we’re wanting to do is regionalize this conversation, get this kind of conversation going in each city, each municipality to identify those neighborhoods in position to get those kinds of funds for those needs,” Dr. Simmons said. He estimates the planning process to take six or seven months. Ms. Kirn projects it will take until the end of 2022. Santa Barbara County contributed $200,000 to the estimated $400,000 in planning costs. Each municipality is requested to provide a portion based on population. The City Council also heard an update from the newlyformed State Street Advisory Committee, which has had four monthly meetings. State Street Master Planner Tess Harris told the council Please see COUNCIL on A2

the facility unanimously. County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig told the board that construction would take place under a tentative 30-month timeline. The board additionally moved forward with Proposed Certificates of Participation Financing and the Adoption of a Reimbursement Resolution for several capital projects. Please see BOARD on A2

During the Nov. 16 board meeting, the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education was presented Covid19 Report #31 which contains the latest data on the county’s positive covid cases within the school district. Data includes new positive covid cases, vaccinated vs. unvaccinated percentages for both staff and employees, vaccination rates broken down by ages, as well as state and national headlines for Covid-19. Public commenters were almost entirely in opposition to the vaccination mandate, with some voicing concerns about what they called “experimenting on children.” The Santa Barbara Unified School District has mandated that all their employees be vaccinated or face being placed on unpaid leave by Dec. 17. There is no testing option available to those who choose not to be vaccinated and the only exception is for those who are approved for either a medical or religious exemption. As of Nov. 9, the case rate was at 9.8 per 100,000. The goal is for the case rate to reach less than 6 per 100,000. Once the numbers drop below 6 per 100,000 the indoor mask mandate can be lifted. However, the mask

mandate for schools has been ordered by the state of California and not by County Public Health. In the 50 and over age group, in excess of 80-85 percent have been vaccinated. In the 12-15 age group more than 40% have been fully vaccinated and more than 60% have been partially vaccinated. Out of more than 7,700 students tested, the positivity rate is at .9%. The vaccination rates for employees are high, with 96% of employees vaccinated. Only 4 percent, or 69 individuals, remain unvaccinated. Those 69 individuals have either received approved exemptions or are under review for exemptions. Random testing of unvaccinated students began on Nov. 8 and almost 65 percent of secondary students have consented to testing. While vaccination cards are being turned in daily, more than 50 percent of students have not yet turned in a vaccination card. To read News-Press Annelise Hashaw’s prior reporting on the district’s vaccination mandate, go to: https://newspress.com/ unvaccinated-sb-unified-staffoffered-accommodations/. To read her coverage of the protest against the mandate, go to: https://newspress.com/ teachers-join-protest/. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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Proposed local ordinance adapts SB 9 to SB By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The number of single-family properties in Santa Barbara eligible to split into two lots under the controversial Senate Bill 9 — signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom two months ago — slims under a proposed ordinance approved by the Ordinance Committee on Tuesday. City of Santa Barbara staff have attempted to shape the statewide legislation, which will go into effect Jan. 1, to the city. Primarily, the ordinance proposed by city staff excludes properties in the “foothill” and “extreme foothill” high-fire-risk areas from developing with SB 9. The Ordinance Committee, led by Mayor Cathy Murillo in Chair Mike Jordan’s absence, questioned whether to exclude high-fire-risk areas in the coastal zone as well. Interim Fire Marshall Ryan DiGuilio said easier evacuation routes by the coast separate it from the foothill area. In the coastal zone, one of two primary

units from a lot split must be affordable for low-income households. The full city council will discuss a possible moderate-income inclusionary requirement inland. SB 9 does not supersede the Coastal Act, so all Coastal Act standards carry over to the process. But city staff do not plan to hold a public hearing for each coastal development permit, said city planner Renee Brooke. Lots resulting from SB 9 lot splits must be at least 1,200 square feet, and the second lot must be at least 40% the size of the first. Development is barred within 35 feet of a creek bed. The state law protects other habitats. Design standards are copied from the City’s accessory-dwelling-unit standards, which look for matching features between a primary home and an ADU. Councilmember Kristen Sneddon challenged this idea. She said two houses with the same finishes would look worse. The City is planning to require development plans when property owners apply to split lots. There is a maximum of two primary units

and a maximum of four units on the split lot. The state law restricts lot splits in a variety of situations, such as in historic districts. It also does not allow properties that have been rented in the past three years to apply. Property owners can still apply to split their land and develop through conventional city processes. Mayor Murillo asked Ms. Harris if adding inclusionary requirements might slow down a boost to the city’s housing stock. “I would say the cause for concern for many cities is just the ministerial nature of these state laws,” Ms. Harris replied. “That we don’t get to look at them on a case-by-case basis ... So a concern is just trying to anticipate in advance what types of proposals we might see, and so we’re responding with these objective standards to the best of our ability. “We don’t know really how popular this might be.” The City Council will review the ordinance during its Dec. 7 meeting. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Regional Fire Communications Facility.

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‘We’re continuing to put a commitment ... towards infrastructure’ organizations that could not provide for themselves.” The Board of Supervisors expressed its appreciation to the commission for its report and service this past year. “It’s always a pleasure when we hear a report back about the things that you’re doing,” Supervisor Hart said. “You aren’t deterred by the challenges of the moment and the adaptations necessary to continue the work.” Supervisor and Vice Chair Joan Hartmann additionally voiced her support saying, “You really are active and our eyes and ears in the community, and I really appreciate what you’re doing.” email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

59 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths reported By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Santa Barbara County reported 59 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths Tuesday. Two of the three individuals were 30-49 years of age, and one was in the 70-plus age group. All three individuals had underlying health conditions. The individuals resided in South County unincorporated areas,

Lompoc and Santa Maria. The deaths weren’t associated with a congregate care site, according to the Public Health Department. Of the 59 new cases, the highest number, 32, was in Santa Maria, the department reported. Neighboring Orcutt had two cases. Elsewhere, four cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Six cases were in Santa Barbara

and unincorporated Mission Canyon.. Santa Ynez Valley reported two cases. Two cases were in Goleta. The location of five cases are pending. Twenty-eight patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another seven are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 44,983 cases, of which

321 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is now 536. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 64.8% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. The number is higher for those eligible in the city of Santa Barbara: 71.5%. Of the entire county population, 60.9% is fully vaccinated. email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

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The committee added elements to the scope of the master plan, which the council approved, including: parking, stormwater management, sustainability and resiliency and implementation plan and phasing. Councilmember Sneddon proposed to include view corridors in the scope. Mayor Cathy Murillo disagreed, saying the addition may slow down the development of housing. “To me looking down the expanded list that has streetscape design amenities and transportation circulation and different elements that are sort

of ground-looking, like looking at the ground and the streetscape and how that all functions,” Councilmember Sneddon said. “Just a consideration of view corridors. I’m not saying preserve that; I’m not saying whatever. But just have that be part of the conversation.” The rest of the City Council (other than Mike Jordan, who was absent) agreed and added it to the master plan. The City Council is scheduled to take a two-week break and meet again Dec. 7. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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she anticipates having a master plan completed by the end of 2023. The committee hopes to hire a consultant to work through designs mid-2022, she said. Councilmember Eric Friedman asked about the interim, specifically addressing parklet standards and parades. Ms. Harris said she will look at that for the next meeting, when the extension of the interim urgency ordinance will be discussed. The committee was formed to

make long-range discussions, so Councilmember Kristen Sneddon asked if a subcommittee could make interim decisions. “We know that there are a number of items that we need to address sooner than later to provide businesses the understanding of what’s going forward and then also just clarity in general for downtown,” Ms. Harris said. “At the same time, I want to make sure that we’re really thoughtful in the approach and get a consultant on board to really show us what conceptual designs might look like beforehand.”

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year. In other business, several representatives for the county Commission for Women shared the panel’s highlights from the past year during its annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The commission noted several examples of community outreach including public gatherings and marches, the distribution of the film “Pass the Mic” and administration of COVID-19 personal protection equipment. “We were very fortunate with our connections to Good360 this year to give away masks to farm workers,” Commission for Women Chair Alison Wales told the board. “The Women’s Commission tried to get out there and provide for

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The Dos Pueblos girls cross country team earned fifth place with 236 points last weekend at the CIF-SS Prelims at Mt. SAC. The Chargers’ boys team placed eighth with 283 points. Here are the stats from Head Coach Jen Brown: • Placing 24th in D3/8th in the heat was Eamon Gordon, with a time of 16:12.7. • Placing 13th in the heat was Luci Koroshec, with a time of 16:28.6. • Placing 23rd was Orlando Ye, with a time of 16:56.7 • Placing 24th was Edward Bi, with a time of 16:56.9. • Placing 39th was Tyler Jamieson with a time of 17:20.5. • Placing 35th/(12th in heat) was Phoebe Wolfe Lyons with a time of 20:21.0. • Placing 13th was Sarah Dent, with a time of 20.21.7. • Placing 20th was Ellie Gleason, with a time of 20.43.4 • Placing 27th was Ruby Heinrich with a time of 21:00. • Placing 30th was Reese Wahlberg with a time of 21:04.2. Brown talked about the results in an email to the News-Press. “The boys knew today was the day they needed everything to come together,” the coach said. “I’m very pleased with their teamwork. “Eamon ran a strong race for his first time on this course, sticking with the front pack even after a punishing first mile pace before the hills. Luci really stepped up his game and ran one of his best races of the season, followed by strong performances by Orlando, Edward, and Tyler to take them through to the finals,” Brown said. “I’m also incredibly proud of our newer runners,

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Head Coach Jen Brown expressed pride in the Dos Pueblos cross country athletes after their performance at the CIF-SS Prelims at Mt. SAC.

freshman Andy Brennan, and sophomore Dominic Corral. Mt. SAC is a big stage for them to learn to race and they accepted the challenge.” “DP girls came into the race ranked 5th in D3 and raced to 5th place overall. They did what they needed to do today to ensure a strong performance next week at the finals,” the coach said.

ALISO VIEJO — After a regular season in which they clinched their sixth consecutive trip to the NAIA National Tournament, the Westmont volleyball team has received a trio of honors from the Golden State Athletic Conference. Lexi Malone, Phoebe Minch, and Jessie Terlizzi have all been named to the 2021 All-GSAC team. After receiving NAIA All-American honors a season ago, Malone missed the first 12 games of the season while rehabilitating an injury. When she got back on the court, she quickly regained form. Malone collected 190 kills in 18 matches, averaging 2.57 kills per set with a team-best attack percentage of .283. While playing in only 74 of a possible 123 sets during the regular season, Malone still led the club in total blocks with 83. This is the second year in a row that Malone, a junior middle, has received All-GSAC honors. “She is just a stud,” said Westmont head coach Ruth McGolpin. “Even when she doesn’t get her kills, she forces teams to follow her and that allows her teammates to put points on the board. I always call that getting half of an assist or a half of a kill. “Lexi has been a force to be reckoned with since arriving as a freshman and she is extremely deserving of this honor.” Minch, a sophomore outside hitter, receives All-GSAC honors for the first time after being the Warriors’ most dependable option on both sides of the ball. Minch was second on the club in total kills with 274, and led the club in kills per set with 2.74. She also recorded a team-high 48 service aces, which is 16 more than the next-highest Warrior. Defensively, Minch was third on the club with a receiving percentage of .941, and second on the club

in total digs with 325, averaging 3.25 per set. Minch also pitched in with 29 blocks. “Phoebe has played banged up for, basically, the final third of the season,” McGolpin said. “For her to still put on a performance worthy of this honor while nursing a few injuries says a lot about her. She’s a rare player who has been both GSAC Attacker and Defender of the Week. “She has put in the work all season and we are excited to have her back on Saturday.” Terlizzi, also a sophomore outside hitter, received All-GSAC honors for the second consecutive season. Terlizzi was a workhorse for the Warriors during the regular season, being one of only two members on the team to appear in all 123 sets. Terlizzi was a force at the net, both offensively and defensively, as she led the club with a total of 329 kills while also tallying 65 blocks. Terlizzi finished the regular season with a kills per set average of 2.67 and also tallied 13 service aces on the year. “Last year, Jessie got this award as an opposite, and this season she got it as an outside hitter,” pointed out McGolpin. “From an attacking standpoint, Jessie has been extremely versatile and then when Phoebe went down, she stepped up and played back row. I’m stoked for her to get recognized.” After receiving one of the GSAC’s two automatic bids into the NAIA Opening Round, Westmont will make the trip up to Klamath Falls to take on the Oregon Tech Owls this Saturday night. “We’re super excited,” McGolpin said. “It’s in a cold environment and it’s a long trip but we’re stoked on the draw and excited to get after it.” Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College. email: dmason@newspress.com

“Sarah Dent ran a fantastic race, regaining our No. 2 spot on the team and finishing steps behind Phoebe.” “It was a proud couple of days for Channel League and fun to see San Marcos and Santa Barbara boys pass through to finals as well,” Brown said. email: dmason@newspress.com

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Human trafficking victims found Three victims were discovered in a human trafficking sting operation on Tuesday. The Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force conducted an operation, where three women engaged in the sales of sex were contacted and four sex buyers were arrested, according to Lt. Robert Minter of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. The names of those arrested are not available for release due to ongoing investigations, Lt. Minter said in a news release. The Task Force focuses on rescuing victims and providing resources for them while identifying and arresting their traffickers. Lt. Minter said the Sheriff’s Office works closely with the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, Victim-Witness Program to ensure survivors’ needs are met during the investigation. Survivors have the option of contacting the Victim-Witness Assistance Program directly at 805-568-2400. The Sheriff’s Office would also like to remind survivors that they can also get support services through Standing Together to End Sexual Assault and can reach an advocate at any time by calling 805-564-3696. STESA’s website is sbstesa.org. The Task Force was established in 2016 with a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice and was renewed in 2020 with funding for an additional three years. If you suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, you’re asked to call the Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip line at 805-681-4171 or provide an anonymous tip at www.sbsheriff.org/ home/anonymous-tip.

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Sen. Cruz: Inflation in U.S. comparable to 1970s under Carter By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says that skyrocketing inflation and long lines at gas stations are a result of President Joe Biden’s policies and are returning the U.S. to the days of high inflation, high cost of living and gas lines under President Jimmy Carter. Eleven months into Mr. Biden’s term, inflation reached a 31-year high and gas prices surpassed a seven-year high. “I’ve got to tell you the trillions that are being spent, the trillions in debt that’s being racked up, it is historic and not in a good way,” Sen. Cruz told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.” “You know, it kind of reminds me of the

television show ‘That 70s Show,’” he said. “It feels like Joe Biden is Jimmy Carter all over again and we’re seeing skyrocketing inflation, we’ve seen gas lines, we’ve seen a Middle East crisis, we’ve seen hostages, we’ve seen surrender, in this case in Afghanistan.” Referring to the Biden administration, he said, “They want you not to be able to fill up gas in your car,” he added. “They want your electricity bill to be higher. They want your heating bill to be higher.” Sen. Cruz also criticized the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill passed by Congress, saying it was “cruel” to spend $1.9 trillion “on a socalled COVID relief bill that wasn’t COVID relief” and then spend another $1.2 trillion on an infrastructure bill, “much of which is not infrastructure.” His remarks come after White House Chief

of Staff Ronald Klain retweeted a claim that inflation and supply chain issues were “high class problems” and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told CNN’s Jake Tapper that increasing prices and inflation was because “more people have jobs. More people are buying goods. That’s increasing the demand. That’s a good thing.” Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters on Friday that rising costs were “something we take very seriously.” The Biden administration, she said, was addressing rising costs by alleviating supply chain backlogs and the proposed bills would not worsen inflation because the federal government was paying for it. “Build Back Better is not going to cost anything. We’re paying for it,” Ms. Harris said. Please see CRUZ on B4

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Early Monday, November 15 our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to join his heavenly father at the age of 85. He will be missed by many. Roger’s faith and family were his life. He had a passion for education which he instilled in all of his children and grandchildren. A devoted husband and father, Roger was a devout Catholic, and loved to share his faith with others. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for more than 40 years, and his generosity of time was shared not only with family but as a board member of Villa Majella of Santa Barbara. Roger graduated from the University of Washington with a Degree in Economics after serving in the Armed Services (Navy). A successful businessman, he started his career as a Stockbroker for Dean Witter which launched future endeavors as an owner of businesses in both Finance and Real Estate. Roger was a passionate outdoorsman, horseman, golfer, skier, tennis player, traveler and sports buff. He loved to have a good time, whether dressing up for a formal event, gathering for brunch after Sunday Mass or acting the Patriarch at one of the many family theme parties. Roger is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marianita (Morehart) Willmon, his ﬁve daughters: Jyl Poehlman, Jane (Tom) Wasley, Amy (Dominic) Repetti, Lucy Ratliffe, Tory (Dustin) Smith, fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of whom he adored as much as they adored him. We all feel as if there is a special place in Heaven for men who wear plaid pants at Christmas and who also taught all ﬁve daughters the importance of “carrying your own sea-bag!” His blessings were many, his laughter contagious and his stories lengthy but always memorable. A funeral Mass will be said for Roger at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Thursday, November 18th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of Flowers, contributions to Villa Majella of Santa Barbara are appreciated.

CRAWFORD, Leland McCormack, Jr.

July 10, 1929 — September 23, 2021

On September 23, 2021, Leland McCormack Crawford, Jr. passed peacefully at home in Montecito. Family and caregivers were by his side. Leland, the youngest of three children, was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on July 10, 1929. He spent his childhood riding bikes with his two sisters from the Santa Barbara Mission to the Montecito Country Club, the Coral Casino, Miramar Beach and the muni tennis courts. He later graduated from Santa Barbara High School and UC Berkeley, where he met his wife Francesca Jensen. He was an active Chi Phi fraternity brother and finished his law degree at UC Hastings. After serving in the U.S. Army, Leland practiced law for 52 years in Santa Barbara, 7 of those years in partnership with his father. Always civic minded, Leland served frequently as President of the board -- sometimes more than twice -- for the following organizations: Rotary Club of Santa Barbara, The State Bar Associations of both Santa Barbara and CA, Casa Dorinda, Lobero Theatre, Montecito Retirement Association, Santa Barbara Mental Health Association, and the State of CA Mental Health Association. He served as a board member for the Boy Scouts of America, Kiwanis Club, Montecito YMCA, Santa Barbara Historical Society, and Valley Club, the latter his pride and joy for being one of its longest-term members. During their active and loving 63 years of marriage, Leland and Frani volunteered for Montecito’s Beautification Day and many other charities, played tennis and golf, danced, socialized with friends and family, and organized golf trips all over the world. Leland read volumes of historical novels and books on US and world history, rarely missing the chance to debate history or current affairs. Never a dull moment be had when in his company. He shall be missed. Leland was predeceased by his mother Mae McCormack and his father Leland Morris Crawford; his sisters Eleanor Cassedy and Elizabeth Fee; and his adoring, beloved wife Francesca Jensen Crawford, whom he finally joins to continue their eternity of love and friendship. Leland is survived by his devoted daughter Paula Emmens and her husband Bruce; son Leland M. Crawford, III and his wife Stacey; granddaughter Sophia Crawford Hennigan and her husband Dan; grandson Robert Emmens. Services will be held at All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Montecito on Tuesday, November 23rd at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Santa Barbara Mental Health Association and Santa Barbara Historical Society.

LOPEZ, Richard Robert 10/23/1937 - 11/07/2021

“Red,” born Richard Robert Lopez passed away peacefully, with his daughters by his side on November 7, 2021, after a short and sudden illness. Red was the first child born to Emma (Grand) and Robert Lopez, here in Santa Barbara on October 23, 1937. Growing up in Montecito and Santa Barbara with his four siblings, Red (nicknamed for his red hair) liked being outdoors and spending time with family. He attended local schools and after high school joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He played in the Marine Corps marching band (clarinet) and was their instrument mechanic and maintenance person. Once home from the Marine Corps, he began his 40-year career with the U.S. Post Office. He loved his job, and always went the extra mile, especially with the elderly. He would take time to read their mail to them, carry packages or help with unrelated needs. Red met his forever love, Barbara in 1964. Barbara was a single mom with three young daughters, all under the age of 5. Red quickly embraced the challenge of a ready-made family, and loved those girls as if they were his own. Red had many hobbies through the years. He loved hunting with his dad and other relatives. We always knew when it was deer season! Best jerky ever!! Bartending at Toscan’s bar was a little side job he had, though we’re guessing it wasn’t like a job. He loved the atmosphere, joking around and seeing friends and family out, having a good time. Later he coached baseball for Goleta Valley South Little League. He met lifelong friends while coaching and was loved by all. As time went on he picked up the barbecuing bug, and did that for several years, on and off with a few close friends and family. The team of BBQers would change, but the catering remained the same. Have fun while putting out a good meal for others to enjoy. He would boast about catering for the many different entertainers that came to town, and having backstage passes. Red liked to be where the action was. Red was always willing to help whenever needed, no questions asked. Red really shined as a caregiver. When Barbara started to show signs of dementia, Red was there, 24/7, anything she needed. Though being a caregiver is thankless and exhausting, Red never once complained. Red was by Barbara’s side every step of the way until her passing, in 2012. When Barbara died, Red was on his own, and determined to do life his way and by himself. Now with extra time on his hands he began to pitch in and help with his mom, which as time went on, turned into his daily routine until she passed earlier this year at the age of 103. Richard, very loved by his family, is survived by his three daughters, Cynthia Menegon (Cookie), Lisa De St Jean (Ken), Janice Placencia (David), Nine grandchildren, Robert, Rhea, Cassandra, Christopher, Steven, Jenna, Joseph, Hillary and Rebecca. He also had eleven great-grandchildren. Three siblings, Mary, Mike and Ron and their spouses, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Richard was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Lopez, his father Robert Lopez, his mother Emma Lopez, his sister Bernice Romero and his nephew Robert Lopez. Red was one in a million, and will truly be missed. He always made light of a situation, looking for the bright side of things. Always had a joke and some sort of information he thought you should know. He always had a nickname for those closest to him, and loved wearing a good baseball cap. Mama hit the jackpot when she met Papa. He was the best father anyone could ever ask for. We were very blessed and knew it. The way in which he lived his life, with zest, dignity, grace, strength and courage is something to emulate. We love you Papa, you are our hero, may you rest peacefully. Say hi to Mama and please, always watch over us. We’d like to thank Cottage MICU for accommodating us and caring for our dad. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity. Graveside services will be held Monday at 11:30 am, November 22, 2021 at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave. Santa Barbara, Ca. 93110. This will be a casual dress service.

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Guadalupe 68/49

Santa Maria 68/48

Vandenberg 65/51

New Cuyama 73/43 Ventucopa 72/46

Los Alamos 73/48

Lompoc 64/49

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Buellton 71/46

Solvang 72/45

Gaviota 64/53

SANTA BARBARA 63/49 Goleta 65/50

Carpinteria 64/51 Ventura 64/52

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

Source: airnow.gov Unhealthy for SG Very Unhealthy Unhealthy Not Available

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62/55 69/44 87 in 2008 34 in 1964

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City Cuyama Goleta Lompoc Pismo Beach Santa Maria Santa Ynez Vandenberg Ventura

STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

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POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west-southwest 3-6 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west-southwest 3-6 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a south-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

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7:52 a.m. 8:56 p.m. Nov. 18 8:15 a.m. 9:37 p.m. Nov. 19 8:38 a.m. 10:21 p.m.

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

Wind west-southwest at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 1-3 feet with a southwest swell 2-4 feet at 12-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 73/43/pc 65/50/c 67/48/c 67/50/c 68/48/c 73/46/pc 65/51/c 64/52/c

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 92,687 acre-ft. Elevation 711.88 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 14.6 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 36.8 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -1 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Volunteer training takes place in the main arena at the new site for the Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center, located on Calle Real in Santa Barbara.

Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center marks major milestone with new facility By MARILYN MCMAHON

At top, Luke, Kodi and Rocco enjoy their new turnout at the center. Above, the new main arena has a great view of the mountains.

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group of caring individuals in Santa Barbara organized 4-H Hearts in the fall of 1984 through the 4-H youth program, a nationwide organization dating back to 1912. 4-H Hearts provided adaptive horseback riding to individuals with disabilities. Since then, Hearts not only got a new name — Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center — it has grown its programs from two lesson horses and a handful of students to serve more than 200 individuals each year with a herd of 18 horses. Last month, the center completed another significant milestone with the opening of a new site that includes a main arena and second smaller arena, round pens, 19 covered horse stalls, two large turnouts and a hay barn. The new facility is located on property adjacent to the current one at 4420 Calle Real in Santa Barbara, and both share the same entrance road. “The arenas are where we offer therapeutic lessons to contribute positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioral well-being of people with a wide range of disabilities,” said Morgan Kastenek, director of development and marketing at the center. “We also offer the Equine Services for Heroes Program to honor U.S. veterans by giving them an opportunity to build camaraderie, be of service to fellow veterans and the community and to experience a challenging physical activity. “Our services are open to any person with special needs who can benefit from therapeutic horsemanship. Lessons are individually designed to meet each participant’s need and ability and are consistent with predetermined goals that are established in partnership with parents, caregivers, physicians and other therapists,” said Mrs. Kastenek. Students are enrolled at Hearts on an annual basis. The center provides 45 weeks of riding per year, and tuition fees for 45 weekly lessons are prorated across the 12 months of the year. Potential participants must be at least 5 years old. All riders are assessed initially and placed in the appropriate class based on their abilities. Please see HEARTS on B2

At top, a therapeutic riding lesson is given in the main arena. Above, Pippa, a miniature horse, watches the installation of raised feeders.

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When your loved one gets a serious illness

he diagnosis of a serious illness hits you and your loved ones like a fist to your heart. Shock and denial are a common initial response. Then the reality sinks in. There are going to be more tests, many more. Surgery could be part of the process as well. For some, the doctor is reassuring: “You will be just fine.” For others, the prognosis is much scarier. To have to deal with a serious illness when you are all alone is extremely difficult. If you have loving people around you, they are a blessing to be counted. The first few months are the most frightening; with new doctors, procedures and words you’ve never heard before. Hopefully, medical insurance will cover the bulk of the costs, but it’s still a strain. With bills piling up and reimbursements taking months, the financial stress can be daunting, and it doesn’t help the healing process. Not being strong enough to go to work or to care for your family also takes its toll. By this time you’re immersed in

the process with your loved one, emotionally sharing all of the lows and looking, waiting, and praying for the highs. All you really want right now is a little good news. Sometimes the best you can do is to just get through the day without additional problems. Being the support person is a role that you may not have ever considered signing up for. The emotional fallout can affect a loving mate almost as much as the patient. Some take to it easily. Others find it difficult to adapt to this new role. It can be helpful to remind yourself that, at this time, you are needed more than ever. There will be moments when the person you care for will not be able to do much for himself or herself and other “good days” when it’s almost as though life were back to normal. It’s a roller coaster, but you may well find that you become closer than you have ever been. You can also experience that your conversations get deeper and your love grows. It is amazing

how serious illness can make our connections stronger. It may be the only good part of this difficult journey. Additional help is available from the American Cancer Society (cancer.org) and the American Heart Association (heart.org). Both have tons of information for your family as well as many other groups for almost every ailment. Organizations such as The Wellness Community (thewellnesscommunity.org) also have research and computer libraries, where you can get many of your questions answered as well as find counselors and support. Research shows that having a loved one by your side may not make it all better, but it can give you the strength you need to truly heal. 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. His column appears Sundays and Wednesdays in the News-Press Life section.

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Santa Barbara Humane gets top Charity Navigator rating Santa Barbara Humane has earned a perfect score from Charity Navigator for its financial health, accountability and transparency. The 100 out of 100 rating designates Santa Barbara Humane, which has campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria, as a “Give with Confidence” charity. According to Charity Navigator, that means Santa Barbara Humane is using donations effectively. “We are delighted to provide Santa Barbara Humane with thirdparty accreditation that validates

their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator, in a news release. “We are eager to see the good work that the organization is able to accomplish in the years ahead.” Santa Barbara Humane CEO Kerri Burns said the high rating is “further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance and making the world a better place. We hope that it will introduce our work to new supporters who can help us advance our mission to be

champions for animals and the people who love them.” In its news release, Santa Barbara Humane noted the need for its services. “A seismic shift has occurred in pet owners’ need for services as pet owners struggle to afford vital veterinary care due to financial hardship. Requests are up 300% from 2020 with 3,000 families now needing assistance, and donors ensure no pet is turned away for the vital care they need.” To donate, go to sbhumane.org/ give. — Dave Mason

PET of the WEEK Linkin Move over, Oprah Winfrey and Stephen Colbert. Linkin is ready for his talk show. The 3-year-old domestic shorthair cat actually would be the perfect host, according to Santa Barbara Humane, where he is awaiting adoption. “Not only is he a wonderful listener who can make almost anyone feel comfortable in his presence, but he is a great talker too!” according to a news release

from Santa Barbara Humane. “Linkin loves to chat with friends and strangers alike. He gets along great with small dogs, but he might not have too many male cats on his show, as he doesn’t seem to get along with them.” To learn more about Linkin, go to www.sbhumane.org to view his profile. To bring him home, email adopt@sbhumane.org or call Santa Barbara Humane at 805-964-4777 to make an adoption appointment. — Dave Mason

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Shelters seek homes for pets

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

Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook.com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal Services-Lompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare. org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.) • Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb.org/ phd/animal/home.sbc. • Santa Barbara Humane (with

campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home. sbc. The center is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG in Buellton, syvhumane.org. • Shadow’s Fund (a pet sanctuary in Lompoc), shadowsfund.org. • Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc: vivashelter. org. — Dave Mason

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Continued from Page B1 “What’s really great about the smaller arena is that we can run two programs simultaneously. We only had one at the old site,” Mrs. Kastenek told the News-Press. The covered horse stalls, constructed of steel, are brand new, and so are two large turnouts for the horses to socialize and exercise during the day. Mrs. Kastenek was especially excited about the hay barn, where hay and supplements are stored. “Everything to keep the horses healthy and happy,” she said. The barn and round pens were dismantled and moved from the old site. Construction of the facility began after the site was prepped in late February. Contractors were FCP

FYI For more information about the Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center or to donate funds, contact Morgan Kastenek at 805-364-5201 or morgan@heartsriding.org or go to heartsriding.org.

Barns and Buildings in Wildomar and Clear Construction in Ventura. “We opened in mid-October. It was a long and involved process. The horses had to be acclimated to their new surroundings,” said Mrs. Kastenek, who was born and raised in Oak Park, Ill., near Chicago. She moved to Santa Barbara in 2008 to attend UCSB, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2012. Before she began working for Hearts in 2017, Mrs. Kastenek

worked with different nonprofits in Santa Barbara. “I grew up riding horses and am thrilled to be a part of the Hearts family, where I can be around horses every day and help support individuals of all abilities. I am passionate about fundraising and advocating for the mission of Hearts.” In her role as development and marketing manager, she assisted the board of directors in its capital campaign to fund the new project. “Our goal was to raise $1,000,000, and we still have $300,000 to go,” said Mrs. Kastenek. “In the meantime, riders and parents who come to Hearts are excited with how clean everything looks and how functional and accessible it is compared to the old site.” email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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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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ARIES — A sudden but fortunate change of job circumstances could take place today. Perhaps you suddenly get promoted or transferred. Perhaps an important piece of information comes your way that leads to advancement. Technology and data exchange could also play a role in events. Friends or colleagues may be involved. Whichever way you look at it, this could be an auspicious day. TAURUS — A close friend or your partner could propose an impromptu trip and you might decide to go. You’re restless for adventure. You may have been considering several options, but your friend’s idea seems the most appealing. If this is a trip to a foreign country, you might want to study the language. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you learn it! GEMINI — An unexpected sum of money could cause chaos in your home, but it’s an exciting, pleasant sort of pandemonium! Perhaps this makes it possible for you to make some necessary changes or buy some new equipment, furniture, or appliances. Phone some friends and give them the good news. You might want to host a celebration! CANCER — Information received today might make it possible for you to change your job, residence, or at least the way you think or operate. You might feel nervous at the prospect, but you’ll pull it off all right. Don’t be afraid to go with the flow and make changes. This is only one hurdle in the course of your personal development. LEO — An increase in your technical skills could bring you a new job or an increase in income. You may have felt a bit nervous and stressed lately, but this should balance out now. You feel focused and you’re aiming carefully toward your goals. You’ll succeed if you keep going as you are. VIRGO — If you aren’t romantically involved, expect that status to change today. You could meet more than one attractive person! A new person could come into your life or an old friend could suddenly seem more appealing than you thought. If you’re involved, expect the energy around your partner to change. He or she could seem happier, funnier, Monday, 16, 2015 stronger,November so much so that you fall in love all over again.

LIBRA — Idealism and some intriguing mystical revelations could make you want to spread your ideas. You may want to invite some friends over to talk. For the most part, people will be interested in anything you say. Don’t force the issue on those with doubts. They’ll have to make up their own minds and will do it in their own time. SCORPIO — The hopes and goals of a group with which you’re associated inspire you. You might make personal sacrifices in order to assure their success. These sacrifices are temporary, for you’ll share in the group’s good fortune. Personal success is also in the stars, but it may require disruptive change. Go with the flow and don’t let self-doubt hold you back. SAGITTARIUS — Sudden, unexpected success could result in an equally unexpected raise. Friends may have pointed you in the direction that put you in the right place at the right time. Don’t be surprised if this catapults you into entirely different life circumstances. Make the most of this break. Don’t rest on your laurels or your success could disappear as fast as it came. CAPRICORN — A rush of optimism and enthusiasm could propel you into a more positive frame of mind, and you could accomplish wonders. Your circumstances may be turned upside down. A move is possible, as is a change in your work. Don’t cling to the shore - flow with the current. Success and good fortune are on the way as long as you let them happen! AQUARIUS — Sudden insights and revelations could enable you to make some long-desired changes. A lucky break might bring an unexpected sum of money your way. Unusual dreams could amuse you during the night. Keep track of them as they might contain messages that can help you accomplish whatever you want to do. This is a day of fortunate developments and pleasant surprises. PISCES — An old friend you haven’t seen in a long time could suddenly reappear. You’ll be surprised by this person’s achievements. This meeting or the circumstances surrounding it could mark a turning point for you. Perhaps this person inspires you, or people you meet through him or her make a difference to you. This is going to be a strange, significant day. Make the most of it!

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Summary of Ordinance 5146 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 50, Licensing of Cannabis Operations, of the Santa Barbara County Code. Passed, approved and adopted this 9th day of November 2021, by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain:

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210002762. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ORCHID THAI MASSAGE & SPA, 38 S. LA CUMBRE RD SUITE 1, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: P & N MASAGE CORP, 38 S. LA CUMBRE RD SUITE 1, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 09/29/2021 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) OCT 27; NOV 3, 10, 17 / 2021--57642

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 18CV01087 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BRETT MCDONOUGH, an individual YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of CA, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Superior Court, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Jeffrey Mukai (State Bar #: 273338), Collection At Law, Inc., A.P.C., 3835 E. Thousand Oaks BL#R349, Westlake Village, CA 91362, (818) 716-7630 DATE (Fecha): 3/5/2018 Darrel E. Parker Executive Officer, Clerk (Secretario), by /s/ Sarah Sisto, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1/21 CNS-3527979# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS NOV 10, 17, 24; DEC 1 /2021--57706

Notice for Public Comment County of Santa Barbara Public Health Department Environmental Health Services Division • Hazardous Materials Unit SMU/LUFT Program - SMU #757 The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, Environmental Health Services Division (EHS) Site Mitigation Unit (SMU) is seeking public comment for the proposed Corrective Action Plan to remove impacted soils, to depths below known impacts to remove constituents of concern (COCs) identified above EHS clean-up goals. About 170-180 tons of soil will be excavated. Verification samples will be collected from each sidewall and the bottom of the excavations, and analyzed as needed for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons, lead and arsenic per the Corrective Action Plan. The goal is to remediate the contamination and attain closure, of this site. 401 – 409 E. Haley Street, Santa Barbara, California; SMU# 757 The proposed “Corrective Action Plan” dated August 30, 2021 has been conditionally approved by staff of the SMU Program, pending this 30-day public comment period. Copies of the report for this site are available for review under the “Site Maps/Documents” tab on the GeoTracker website: https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/profile_report.asp?global_id=T10000013354

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Public comment may be submitted in writing, no later than December 15, 2021. Please direct your request for a copy of this report and/or comment submittals to: Santa Barbara Public Health Department - SMU/LUFT Program 2125 S. Centerpointe Parkway, #333 Santa Maria, California 93455-1340 Attn: E. Steven Nailor at (805) 346-8344, Fax # (805) 346-8485 NOV 17 / 2021 -- 57727

Port of L.A. officials report backlog improvement ahead of holidays By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Officials from the Port of Los Angeles said Tuesday that they’d seen a “significant improvement” at the backlogged port in recent weeks, reporting a 25% drop in the number of import containers at the docks ahead of the holiday season. In recent weeks, the number of import containers at the dock has dropped from 95,000 to about 71,000, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said during a news conference Tuesday. He also noted that the amount of cargo sitting at the docks for nine or more days has dropped by 29%. “A 29% reduction on that older cargo moving off the docks while three weeks worth of ships have come in and returned back to Asia is a good sign that we’ll start moving at those anchored ships pretty quickly,” Mr. Seroka said Tuesday. While the pandemic-induced backlog at the port has caused major strains on the global supply chain and fueled concerns over a shortage of goods during the holiday season, Mr. Seroka said Tuesday that the ports “continue to deliver record amounts of cargo.” He noted that the port expects to finish the year by moving 10.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units by the end of the year — a figure that will shatter the port’s previous record of 9.5 million in 2018. Mr. Seroka was joined by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Tuesday, who highlighted the Biden administration’s $17 billion investment in the nation’s ports and waterways. For the Port of Los Angeles, this investment will fund many “shovel-ready” projects that will create new rail and road connectors and expand land use, Mr. Seroka said. During the press conference, Mr. Buttigieg also discussed the current conditions at the Port of Los Angeles, noting that the decrease in the number of containers dwelling for more than nine days is an “early but very promising sign.” He noted, however, that the best way to end the pandemic-induced backlog is to stamp out COVID-19 altogether. “The single surest way to end pandemic-related disruptions is to end the pandemic, and that’s why the vaccine push of this administration is another tool in our tool kit to move goods efficiently across the U.S.,” Mr. Buttigieg said. As of Tuesday morning, about 84 container ships were waiting to get into the Port of Los Angeles, according to an operations report. In addressing this number, Mr. Seroka noted that only about onethird of those anchored ships are traditional transpacific vessels, while the rest are much smaller. On average, the port is working about 17 ships per day, Mr. Seroka said. Looking toward the holidays, Mr. Seroka said he expects to see some “leveling off” after Thanksgiving but does not anticipate a big drop in imports. While concerns over holiday shortages loom, Mr. Seroka noted Tuesday that many retailers

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“The single surest way to end pandemic-related disruptions is to end the pandemic, and that’s why the vaccine push of this administration is another tool in our tool kit to move goods efficiently across the U.S.,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday.

stocked up on Christmas inventory earlier this year than in the past. “Our savvy retail community pulled forward a lot of their inventory and imports this year,” Mr. Seroka said. “We started seeing Christmas and holiday goods crossing the docks in June, much earlier than traditionally seen in late August and early September. So I think inventories are starting to build, which is good. Choices will be wider for us the American consumer, but we still have a lot of strength in the import market.” To accelerate the movement of containers at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, the Biden administration authorized the ports to work around the clock in mid-October. This 24/7 schedule, however, has not taken full effect at either port just yet. Officials explained Tuesday that the president’s authorization was just the first step in making the move to around-the-clock operations, but officials still remain in coordination with other parts of the supply chain, like rail operators and truck drivers, to make the switch. At this time, Mr. Seroka said the port is operating at about 19 hours per day by implementing “flex hours” and opening gates a bit earlier. He added that the port is still working to “get this entire orchestra of supply chain players on the same calendar,” noting there have been “very few takers” to date. Mr. Seroka said there is currently a need for more warehouse workers and truck drivers to increase operations, noting that about 8,000 warehouse jobs are currently open in Southern California. In addition, the latest estimate from the American Trucking Associations says that the U.S. is short about 80,000 drivers — an all-time high in the industry. To get to the point where the ports operate around the clock, Mr. Seroka said Tuesday it’s going to take hiring more of these workers and syncing schedules with other major players on the supply chain. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

Harris says proposed bills won’t raise inflation CRUZ

Continued from Page A4 Other White House officials have repeatedly claimed that the spending bills will cost “zero dollars” because they include plans to tax “the very rich.” But the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget argues the legislation depends on the federal government borrowing at least $2.4 trillion over ten years, with a potential to borrow $4.3 trillion. “With recent Administrative actions on SNAP, debt-to-GDP will be about 0.6 percent higher in all scenarios,” the committee says. “As a result, it will now reach 107 percent of GDP under current law, 120 percent under Build Back Better with extensions, and 130 percent of GDP under a current policy scenario that includes Build

Back Better and extensions.” After the Senate passed the infrastructure bill and the FY2022 budget resolution, the “Build Back Better” agenda, the committee projects, will “cost as much as $2.4 trillion over ten years and set the stage for up to $4.3 trillion of total borrowing over the next decade. “This cost would lift debt to 119 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2031, compared to a record 106.4 percent of GDP projected under current law. If lawmakers also extend the 2017 tax cuts (and other expiring provisions) and grow discretionary spending with the economy instead of inflation, debt could reach 129 percent of GDP by 2031. In that scenario, deficits could rise to nearly 9 percent of GDP and interest costs alone could reach or exceed the previous record of 3.2 percent of GDP set in 1991.”