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Biden releases oil reserves to address gas prices AAA says average price in Santa Barbara County is $4.645 a gallon By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

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The price Tuesday at the Speedway gas station in Santa Barbara was under the reported average price of $4.645 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in Santa Barbara County.

(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday his administration will release 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help address skyrocketing energy costs. The announcement is part of a joint plan with China, India, Japan, South Korea and Britain, and it comes as gas prices in the U.S. have risen about $1.20 a gallon in the past year. The White House said, “32 million barrels will be an exchange over the next several months, releasing oil that will eventually return to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in the years ahead.”

“The exchange is a tool matched to today’s specific economic environment, where markets expect future oil prices to be lower than they are today, and helps provide relief to Americans immediately and bridge to that period of expected lower oil prices,” the White House said. “The exchange also automatically provides for re-stocking of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over time to meet future needs.” The American Automobile Association gas prices tracker reports the average price of gas nationally at $3.40 per gallon of regular gasoline, up from $2.11 at the same time last year. In California, the average price is now $4.705 a gallon, according to AAA.

In Santa Barbara County, the average price on Tuesday was $4.645 a gallon. A year ago at this time, the price in the county was $3.196, according to gasprices.aaa. com. Other energy costs also have risen sharply, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “The energy index rose 4.8% in October after rising 1.3% in September,” BLS said. “The gasoline index rose 6.1% in October, its fifth consecutive monthly increase. The index for natural gas rose 6.6% over the month, its largest monthly increase since March 2014. The electricity index increased 1.8% in October, its largest 1-month increase since May 2014, while the fuel oil index

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also rose sharply, increasing 12.3 percent.” The White House said the rising prices are the result of a surge in demand after a dip during the pandemic, but critics point to President Biden’s energy policies, including shutting down the Keystone pipeline, discouraging drilling on federal lands and implementing stricter regulations. “President Biden killed the Keystone pipeline and greenlit Putin’s Nord Stream II. Then he begged OPEC to produce more oil,” U.S. House Republican Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, said. “Dear Mr. President: Let us produce our own energy and create jobs right here Please see RESERVES on A2

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“Mr. Hoabsh, do you think anyone’s going to believe that nonsense?” Supervising Deputy District Attorney Benjamin Ladinig opened the cross examination of Pierre Haobsh, the 31-year-old Oceanside man accused of murdering Chinese herbalist Dr. Weidong “Henry” Han and his family. Mr. Haobsh continued his testimony in the Santa Barbara Superior Court Tuesday, alleging the U.S. Department of Energy conspired to kill him and Dr. Han for their intention to bring energy technology to China. Much of his hours-long testimony was unsubstantiated but — if believed — could cast reasonable doubt on the accusations facing the defendant. Mr. Haobsh allegedly made false statements to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives at the time of his arrest on March 25, 2016. Mr. Ladinig also questioned the defendant’s credibility by quoting friends, family and business associates of Mr. Haobsh. The exchange revealed a pattern of contacts losing trust in Mr. Haobsh. His sister Nadine Courtney called him “a manipulator,” citing an occasion Mr. Haobsh said he had cancer with three weeks left to live. A former business partner Bill Michael told investigators Mr. Haobsh “could look the Lord in the eyes and lie to him.” The two had created a company, R.E.M. Group LLC, alongside a group of partners under the expectation Mr. Haobsh could produce energy using magnetic fields. Mr. Haobsh’s invention needed a battery to jump start, and the group alleged the machine didn’t work. The Tempe police were called to investigate a dispute involving a wire hidden on the property. (Mr. Haobsh contends the wire connected to an exterior light fixture and claimed the group was stopping him from leaving for China.) “You’ve seen the police

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“We are each made in the image of God and when we look at each other and remember that, we are united,” said the Rev. Randall Day of St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church.

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Pierre Haobsh appears before a Santa Barbara Superior courtroom Tuesday.

report from the Tempe Police Department. They thought you were full of it,” Mr. Ladinig said. “That’s not the term they used,” replied Mr. Haobsh. Mr. Ladinig corrected the wording to “evasive.” By the prosecution’s questioning, Mr. Haobsh’s energy invention was defunct. But Mr. Haobsh’s testimony — and the letters he wrote to attorneys, the judge and former President Donald Trump — said otherwise. Mr. Haobsh claimed he invented a cheap form of technology that could be used to desalinate water and power jets. He said its potential for humanitarian use is what prompted Dr. Han to partner with him. While Mr. Haobsh was in Santa Barbara the week of the Han family’s deaths, Dr. Han signed a Please see TRIAL on A2

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Deputy District Attorney Benjamin Ladinig cross examines the defendant. At right, Judge Brian Hill listens.

Editor’s note: The Rev. Randall Day of St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church and Rabbi Deborah Lewis of the Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community spoke to the News-Press in advance of Tuesday night’s Santa Ynez Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service about the importance of the community coming together. The News-Press notified the community about the service in a previous story. The Santa Ynez Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service celebrated the community and its diversity Tuesday night in Los Olivos. The service scheduled for last night was sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community, Bethania Lutheran Church and St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, where the service took place. Other sponsors included Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist representatives, as well as those of other faiths. “This interfaith Thanksgiving service is gathering with friends

and neighbors — people I care about and love. So it’s just responding to the natural inclination of what anyone does on Thanksgiving,” the Rev. Randall Day of St. Mark’s-in-theValley Church told the NewsPress in an email before the service. “And, not surprisingly, my friends are Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Baháʼí as well as Christian. “For the community, an interfaith Thanksgiving service strengthens our unity, as people come together in a mutual experience of giving thanks. We see how offering thanks looks quite similar from all faith perspectives,” he said. Another faith representative agreed. “Interfaith Thanksgiving brings us together around the feeling of gratitude, and that is a current that runs through all religious faith traditions. I love that we can get together and give thanks for the community and the things that we have been given,” Rabbi Deborah Lewis of the Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Please see INTERFAITH on A4

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TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER Man arrested on suspicion of sexual molestation GOLETA — Miguel Angel Gaspar Ovalle was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony violations, including lewd and lascivious acts with a child, sexual molestation of a child under age 14 and intimidation of a witness/ victim. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest in a news release Tuesday. After an extensive investigation, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested Mr. Gaspar Ovalle without incident at his place of work in Goleta, according to the bureau’s Sgt. Mark Valencia. Gaspar Ovalle is currently being held at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail without bail. Sgt. Valencia said detectives believe there may be additional survivors of sexual assault, allegedly by Mr. Gaspar Ovalle, who have yet to be identified. The Sheriff’s Office would like to encourage anyone with knowledge of additional crimes allegedly associated with Mr. Gaspar Ovalle to contact Detective N. Adomaitis at 805-681-4150. You can also submit information anonymously at sbsheriff.org/home/ anonymous-tip or by calling 805-681-4171. Sgt. Valencia said sheriff’s detectives coordinate closely with the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, VictimWitness Program to ensure the needs of

survivors are not overshadowed by the ongoing investigation. Victim Advocates are available to ensure that survivors are kept informed and supported throughout the criminal justice process. Survivors have the option of contacting the Victim-Witness Assistance Program directly at 805-568-2400 or toll free at 855-840-3232. Survivors can find additional support services through Standing Together to End Sexual Assault by calling 805-564-3696.

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the construction, and notices will be posted to inform travelers of the temporary closure of the undercrossing. This project is expected to be complete in the summer of 2022, according to Caltrans. — Forrest McFarland

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Highway 101 undercrossing to be closed 24-7 MONTECITO — The Highway 101 pedestrian undercrossing at Butterfly Lane will be closed 24/7 beginning Dec. 6 for a $3.7-million improvement project. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the project will include reconstructing the stairs and adding new ramps for wheelchair and mobility scooter access. The railroad crossing at the south side of the undercrossing will additionally include a new walkway, handrails and crossing arms with visual and audio signals. The mural inside the undercrossing will be maintained throughout the project. Pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to use the Olive Mill Road Overcrossing during

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at home. Stop putting America last.” President Biden released the reserves as his job approval numbers continue to decline and Americans become increasingly concerned about the economy. He made the announcement alongside news that he will seek re-election in 2024. Former President Donald Trump, who may face off against President Biden in that election, blasted Mr. Biden after the news and took credit for the oil reserves, saying he is responsible for “filling them up” in the first place.

“For decades our Country’s very important Strategic Oil Reserves were low or virtually empty in that no President wanted to pay the price of filling them up,” Mr. Trump said in a statement. “I filled them up three years ago, right to the top, when oil prices were very low. ... We were energy independent one year ago, now we are at the mercy of OPEC, gasoline is selling for $7 in parts of California, going up all over the Country, and they are taking oil from our Strategic Reserves. Is this any way to run a Country?” News-Press Managing Editor Dave Mason contributed to this report. Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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45 COVID-19 new cases reported, two deaths By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Santa Barbara County reported 45 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. There were also two deaths. One individual was in the 70plus age group, and the other was 50-69 years of age, according to the Public Health Department. One had underlying conditions. Neither death was associated with a congregate care facility.

Of the 45 cases, the highest number, 12, was in Santa Maria. Neighboring Orcutt had nine cases. Elsewhere, 10 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Four cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Three cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc,

Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Santa Ynez Valley reported one case. One case was in Goleta. The location of three cases was pending. Twenty-nine patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another nine are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 45,368 cases, of which

313 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is 542. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 65.7% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. The number is higher for those eligible in the city of Santa Barbara: 73.5%. Of the entire county population, 61.8% is fully vaccinated. email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

Allan Hancock College provides Thanksgiving meals

SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College’s CARE program provided 90 students who are single parents with free Thanksgiving meal items on Tuesday. Outside the college’s Santa Maria campus, the Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education staff provided Thanksgiving meal packages, which included a turkey, potatoes, stuffing and more items

for a full holiday spread. “It’s a really heartwarming event that we look forward to every year,” said Alex Spiess, the Hancock CARE/EOPS coordinator, in a news release. “The students are always so happy and excited to be able to put a Thanksgiving meal on their table.” The CARE program is a statefunded program that provides support services for single

parents attending Hancock such as tutoring, academic counseling and a play area for the students’ children. The turkey giveaway this year also included students in a variety of Hancock’s other programs. Funds to purchase the Thanksgiving food items were donated by Hancock staff, faculty, administrators and members of the college’s Board of Trustees.

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Deputy District Attorney Benjamin Ladinig shows Mr. Haobsh transcripts of friends, family and business associates accusing him of being untrustworthy.

he took his shirt off at the beach and wore a speedo. She entered two pictures of Mr. Haobsh as evidence, where he appeared to be flexing abdominal muscles at a mirror. He said those pictures weren’t at his best physique and that he was a bodybuilder. He says he was with a woman he met at a movie theater when the Han family was murdered. The prosecution pressed into his dating life, mentioning a text where he said he lost $400,000 to women. But Mr. Haobsh said he includes living in a penthouse and other expenses aimed toward impressing people in that number. He spent $10,000 on dates with

a woman, he told a friend, and repeatedly texted the woman pictures of Chase bank statements in the millions. On the stand, he said the pictures were taken while negotiating with the Department of Energy. He claimed multiple encounters with who believes are Department of Energy operatives. He said hitmen attempted to kill him on three occasions, but he fought them off. He claimed to kill six people that cornered him in a remote residence. He said two men shot at him at close proximity in the IHOP parking lot near the Han residence the morning of the murder. He said he was wearing body armour and

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memorandum of understanding with Mr. Haobsh and went into business creating this energy technology. But Mr. Haobsh said he was previously warned from producing his invention by the Department of Energy. He claimed that after he received an invitation to Revenco in China, the Department of Energy barred him from exporting the technology. He said the department negotiated and eventually offered him over $940 million to surrender his drawings. A short video shown by public defender Christine Voss shows a Chase bank account in Mr. Haobsh’s name with that amount specified. Mr. Haobsh said the money was in account before he accepted the offer. When he denied the offer, he lost the funds. He said he refused the money because a condition was blackmail. The prosecution addressed the video clip. Mr. Ladinig said it’s possible to edit the text so that it appears an account has more money. Mr. Haobsh admitted to altering bank statements to impress women — many of which he meets on dating websites with fees associated with the women. Ms. Voss asked Mr. Haobsh if he had trouble finding a date. He said women would “flock to him” when

was only scratched. He said he did not make a police report in any instance and was afraid he would sound “crazy” but later reported to law enforcement upon arrest. The incidents he describes require strength he said he learned in a top-secret training program as part of the Department of Energy’s special operations. He said he enlisted in this program after the Army could not provide the stipend he needed to afford a luxury car payment. His military record shows just over a month of active-duty service in the Army and no mention of special operations. Mr. Ladinig asked if the Department of Energy made regular payments to his bank account. No, he answered, they paid in cash. The defense showed a picture of Mr. Haobsh in a military helicopter. Mr. Haobsh said the helicopter transported him to a training bunker. Jeff Ellis, an investigator with the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office, told Mr. Ladinig the photo’s metadata shows the photo has been modified via Photoshop. The data does not say how the photo has been altered. Mr. Haobsh’s testimony will continue in court today. Judge Brian Hill presides over the bench trial.

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President Biden to seek re-election, critics point to economic woes By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that President Joe Biden will run for re-election in 2024, but critics have been quick to point out economic difficulties during his presidency. Ms. Psaki addressed reporters’ questions Monday about previous reporting that President Biden would run for the White House again in 2024, saying, “That’s his intention.” Mr. Biden would be 82 years old at the start of his second term. “The only thing I’ve heard him say is he’s planning on running again,” former Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., told the Washington Post, which first reported the news. “And I’m glad he is.” A Washington Post-ABC News poll released earlier this month showed that President Biden’s approval rating has decreased to about 41%. Meanwhile, 53% disapprove of his job as president, putting his approval figures at the lowest since he took office. Behind this fall in approval has been rising inflation, gas prices and the supply chain shortage, all of which have become major economic concerns for many Americans. The Post/ABC poll reports that President Biden’s approval rating on the economy has dropped to 39%, which is worse than former President Donald Trump’s numbers. A Gallup poll released Monday reports that 26% of Americans list an economic issue as the nation’s most important problem while only 13% say COVID-19 is the most important problem. Inflation

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Behind the fall in approval for President Joe Biden has been rising inflation, gas prices and the supply chain shortage.

and unemployment lead those economic concerns. “It has been more than 20 years (April 2001) since inflation was named as the most important problem by at least 7% of Americans,” Gallup said. “The last time mentions of inflation were significantly higher than now was in May 1985 when it registered 11%.” The Gallup poll also found that 70% of Americans believe the economy is getting worse. All these economic concerns provide fodder for President Biden’s critics as he looks to the next election. “President Biden’s economic policies have resulted in this Thanksgiving being the most expensive on record,” said Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.

So far, Mr. Biden has argued his Build Back Better plan would address these economic concerns, including inflation, though that claim has been disputed. “Leading economists and independent experts on Wall Street have confirmed that it will not add to inflationary pressures,” President Biden said. “Instead, it will boost the capacity of our economy and reduce costs for millions of families.” Some Republicans have already begun angling to place Trump as Mr. Biden’s opponent in the general election. “People are living with the debacle of the Biden presidency and as a result, view the Trump presidency as better times,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on

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Thanksgiving dinner, travel, Black Friday shopping more expensive as inflation continues to rise By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving this year, traveling and cooking a family dinner will be significantly more expensive. Inflation has increased by more than 6.2% this year, according to the consumer price index, representing the highest rate of price hikes in nearly 31 years. In January,, before President Joe Biden “took over the presidency, annual inflation was at a stable 1.4%,” Americans for Tax Reform noted. “While inflation has already hit American families hard, President Biden is pushing policies which would make this problem even worse.” Alfredo Ortiz, president and CEO of the Job Creators Network, argued earlier this year, before inflation and gas prices hit current highs, that “President Biden has repeatedly promised that he won’t raise taxes on American families earning less than $400,000 per year. Yet widespread and growing inflation due to his policies is — at least indirectly — breaking that promise. Call it the Biden inflation tax.” Those traveling this holiday season can expect to pay more at the pump as gas prices increased 49.6% year-over-year, according to CPI. Fuel oil increased 59.1%. While gathering with friends

and family, consumers can expect to pay more to heat their homes, as electricity costs increased by 6.5%, utility gas service increased 28.1%, and propane, kerosene and firewood increased by 34.7% over the same period. Most Americans are already seeing the higher prices at the grocery store. Overall, food costs are up 5.3% from last year. Americans are paying 11.9% more for meats, poultry, fish and eggs. They’re also paying 20% more for bacon and similar products. Pork chops cost 15.9% more than they did last year, and uncooked beef steaks cost 24.2% more. Coffee drinkers are paying 4.7% more. Restaurant prices increased by 5.3% from last year. For those not staying with family, lodging away from home will cost 22.3% more than last year. Furniture and bedding costs are up 12% more than last year. If Americans are planning on camping this holiday season, sporting goods now cost at least 8.7% more than they did last year. Consumers can expect to pay 6.6% more on appliances, 26.4% more on used cars and trucks, and 9.8% more on new cars and trucks. According to the most recent consumer inflation expectations survey published by the New York Federal Reserve, short-term inflation expectations, looking

one year ahead, rose in October to 5.7%, the highest in the history of the series. The medium-term inflation expectations, looking three years ahead, remained unchanged from the prior month’s level of 4.2%, also a record high. While Biden administration officials and Fed policymakers repeatedly claim high inflation is temporary, Ortiz argued inflation “acts the same way as a tax by reducing the value of earnings. It devastates retirees and those on fixed incomes by making them poorer through no fault of their own. And it hurts small businesses, which must constantly raise prices, reducing sales and alienating customers.” “Not only does inflation harm consumers by increasing household costs, but it can also have long lasting economic damage,” ARP argues, because inflation erodes purchasing power especially when wages don’t increase. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, seasonally adjusted real average weekly earnings decreased 0.9% in June prior to inflation skyrocketing. Seasonally adjusted real average hourly earnings have also declined by 1.7% over the last year. In addition to the CPI, the producer index also increased by 8.6% over 12 months ending in October, the highest since 2008.

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DeWine, Republican governors call on Biden to ease supply chain regulations By J.D. DAVIDSON THE CENTER SQUARE REGIONAL EDITOR

(The Center Square) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants the Biden administration to ease restrictions on the trucking industry to help small businesses and consumers get access to goods during the holiday season. Gov. DeWine has joined 14 other Republican governors in asking the federal government to suspend what they called burdensome regulations and make immediate changes to federal law that could relieve supply chain backlogs. “Supply chain issues have led to shortages of raw materials and goods from factories to stores, and simple actions, like modifying weight limits, adjusting hours of service for truck drivers, and removing some non-safety-related restrictions on commercial

drivers’ licenses will help ease a record-shortage of truck drivers and allow more goods to flow to market,” Gov. DeWine said. “I’m calling on President Biden to review and revise any federal regulations that are hindering our efforts.” In a joint statement, the governors said President Joe Biden’s policies regarding COVID-19 vaccines and regulations continue to affect unemployment, inflation and contribute to a shortage of 80,000 truck drivers across the nation. “Rather than unleashing the economy, President Biden dramatically increased regulations and rulemaking authority that prevent private sector growth,” the statement read. “With more paychecks at risk, American families are forced to pay more for food, gas and

everyday goods as inflation surges to a 30-year high under President Biden’s watch.” Gov. DeWine said he would remove supply chain hurdles in the state by directing the Ohio Department of Transportation to speed up the process shipping companies use to move oversized loads across the state. Currently trucks hauling loads more than 80,000 pounds must have a special ODOT permit before the shipment can travel. Gov. DeWine instructed ODOT to reinstitute a pandemic-era program that allowed haulers to move heavier loads, up to 90,000 pounds, without getting preapproval as long as they agree to report where they traveled after the trip is complete. Gov. DeWine said the measure will remain in place until further notice.

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State’s payrolls add 96,800 nonfarm employees By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — California employers added 96,800 new nonfarm hires in October versus September’s 47,400 total, according to the state Employment Development Department. October’s unemployment rate of 7.3% improved from September’s 7.5%. California employers have added 1,828,500 jobs, or 67.4%, after 2,714,800 job layoffs in March and April 2020, when losses spiked significantly in leisure and hospitality employment from COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, e.g., stay-at-home mandates from Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to the state EDD. The October job gains of 96,800 jobs account for 18.2% of the U.S.’s

gain of 531,000 jobs in October 2021. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.6% in October versus California’s 7.3%. Jeffrey Michael is the director of public policy programs and professor of public policy at Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. “This was a solid month for employment recovery,” he said. “The gain is notable for being broadly distributed across industries, led by professional and business services, in contrast to earlier in the year where the recovery has been more concentrated in the hard-hit tourism and hospitality industry. The gains were also very strong in the San Francisco Bay area, a region that has been lagging behind during the pandemic jobs recovery.”

In October, 10 of the Golden State’s 11 industry sectors realized employment growth compared with nine in September. Professional and business services led the way in job gains with 39,500 new hires versus September’s 6,900, according to the EDD. Leisure and hospitality employers were the second-fastest job-creating sector, with 21,500 new hires, just under September’s 23,300. Government employment was the only sector to shed jobs in October, with a decline of 4,000 positions versus adding 46,900 jobs in September. According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, California tied with Nevada of the 50 states for the highest unemployment rate of 7.3%, seasonally adjusted. Both states registered an unemployment rate of 7.5% in

September. New Jersey was the only other state in October with an unemployment rate of 7% or higher after registering 7.2% in September. Gov. Newsom touted employment growth while sidestepping the jobless rate in the Golden State. “California has again created more new jobs than any other state — averaging six-figure job growth for nine months straight — an unprecedented achievement as our economy continues to recover from the pandemic,” he said in a statement. “But there’s more work to be done, and we’re laser-focused on supporting those hardest hit by the pandemic and getting folks back on the job.” Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

Newsom calls Bay Area looting ‘unacceptable’ By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Gov. Gavin Newsom denounced the looting that took place in several Bay Area stores over the weekend, calling the acts “unacceptable” and urging accountability for those who committed theft. The governor, speaking from a vaccine clinic in the Bay Area, told reporters Monday that he has “no sympathy” for those who participated in looting several high-end stores in Northern California over the weekend. “I have no sympathy, no empathy whatsoever,” Gov.

Newsom said Monday. “People smashing and grabbing, stealing people’s items, creating havoc and terror in our streets. None. Period. Full stop. We want real accountability. We want people prosecuted and we want people to feel safe this holiday season.” On Saturday, about 80 looters ransacked a Nordstrom store in Walnut Creek, stealing merchandise and assaulting employees, according to the Walnut Creek Police Department. Police said the looting “was clearly a planned event” and arrested three suspects as of Sunday. This came after several other

looters vandalized and stole from a Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton and several other retailers in San Francisco’s Union Square on Friday night, which resulted in the arrest of eight suspects, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The Chronicle also reported that additional looting took place Sunday at a jewelry store in Hayward’s Southland Mall and at a Lululemon in San Jose. Gov. Newsom said Monday that his own business has been looted three times this year, adding that people who commit these acts “must be held to account.” As a result of the looting, the governor

said increased California Highway Patrol presence would be deployed in and around highly trafficked areas going into Black Friday and the holidays. Gov. Newsom also indicated that there will be an “exponential increase” in next year’s budget to support cities and counties in addressing looting and “other quality of life issues.” “These people need to be held to account,” the governor said. “We need to investigate these crimes, we need to break up these crime rings. And we need to make an example out of these folks.” Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

Newsom promotes boosters as COVID-19 cases decline By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — After repeatedly warning of the potential for a winter surge of COVID-19 in recent weeks, Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters Monday that California is starting to see some improvements in case rates and hospitalizations heading into the holiday season. In recent weeks, the governor has repeatedly warned “winter is coming” to urge eligible Californians to get their vaccines and booster shots in anticipation of a rise in COVID-19 cases. But on Monday, the governor said that California has seen “good signs” in the last week and a half, noting that the state is tracking a decline in cases and hospitalizations. “In the last 10 or 11 days, we’ve seen some stability, some good signs,” Gov. Newsom said Monday. “That is good news. In fact, today, we lay claim to having the lowest positivity rate in the United States of America — 1.9% We’re seeing a decline. That’s encouraging.” The governor spoke from a vaccine clinic in the Bay Area to urge all eligible adults to get their booster shot as soon as possible. Earlier this month, the state announced that all adult residents could be eligible for a booster shot, expanding eligibility for adults who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine who were previously ineligible for a booster under guidance from the Food and Drug Administration and the

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eligibility for all adults has now expanded nationwide after the FDA announced Friday that all adult Americans who originally got the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine series are eligible for a booster dose six months after full vaccination. All adults who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are also eligible for a booster at least two months after full vaccination. As of Monday morning, about 4.96 million Californians have received a booster shot, Gov. Newsom said. In total, the state has administered more than 57 million vaccine doses as of Sunday, according to data from the California Department of Public Health. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

Jail’s COVID-19 outbreak cleared SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara County has cleared its Main Jail of all active COVID-19 cases associated with the outbreak that began Oct. 31,

according to the Sheriff’s Office. The ending total number of cases was eight. — Forrest McFarland

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Community told the News-Press in an email. Added Rev. Day, “The importance of an interfaith service in our local community in the Santa Ynez Valley is it helps all of us realize that the Santa Ynez Valley is a highly diverse place. It’s crucial to be conscious of the reality that there are all sorts of diversity represented in our community. “Whether the diversity is race or gender expression or religious diversity, all are helped by discovering that there is a lot of difference among the individual residents of the Santa Ynez Valley. This wide range of human identity and expression is part of what makes the Santa Ynez Valley wonderful and strong. Real unity is an embrace of difference,” the Rev. Day said. “I’m always struck by the value of offering thanks — of shifting

had 12 adults and 14 youth participants. The overall winner for men was Paul Lee with a time of 22:23, and the overall winner for women was Dana Hjelm with a time of 21:04. The top male and female adults my perspective onto gratitude and the transformative experience of being thankful,” Rev. Day continued. “There is so much distraction, so much anxiety and uncertainty, so much grief and loss both personally and culturally. Without denying any of that, being thankful for one another, whatever our backgrounds, and being intent on giving thanks opens a space of hope, of possibility, space for a future we can shape together.” Rabbi Lewis said, “It has been a difficult last 20 months and counting. We have come together as a community to serve those that have been the hardest hit, as usual, the ones that are least able to recover from the devastating losses both physical, emotional and financial. “This pandemic has really boiled it all down to humanity caring for each other in so many ways, feeding those that are hungry like Bethania Lutheran and the Solvang Senior Center have been doing. Getting vaccinated to prevent the spread of COVID,

and children were awarded with a turkey, and the second and third overall winners were awarded with pies. The full Adult Turkey Trot results can be found at www. cityoflompoc.com/home/ helping those that were already on the margins make their way through this,” said Rabbi Lewis. Noted Rev. Day, “The idea that we are somehow competitors is very small-minded and damages our community as it really is. Also, my perspective grows in hearing the particular way one group or another says what is a common experience for all of us. In a sense, I become a larger person. As a community, we become both higher and deeper spiritually and broader socially and culturally.” Said Rabbi Lewis, “There is so much suffering, and I am happy to be able to come together and provide support for each other, across what may seem like a divide but really is not. “We are each made in the image of God and when we look at each other and remember that, we are united. I am looking forward to coming together with our faith communities and reconnecting. We are always stronger together.” email; kzehnder@newspress.com

showdocument?id=33342. The full Youth Turkey Trot results can be found at www. cityoflompoc.com/home/ showdocument?id=33340. — Forrest Mcfarland

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People participated in the annual Turkey Trot 3 Mile Fun Run and Kids Turkey Dash Sunday in Lompoc.

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tar Trek: Discovery” has returned with new uniforms matching the vivid “Next Generation” colors and an upbeat mood to match them. Last week, the series’ fourth season premiered with Capt. Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) confident in her new role as leader of the Discovery crew, which seems to have adjusted well after being transported nearly a thousand years into the future. The

Federation is in better shape than Capt. Burnham and her crew found it, and the season begins with a sense of optimism that “Discovery” hasn’t experienced, at least not to this degree, since the series began four seasons ago on Paramount+. And “Discovery” is among the proof that today’s “Star Trek” is going successfully where the franchise has never gone before. As the new episodes airing on Thursdays show, Capt. Burnham and her crew are ready for new challenges, and it doesn’t take long for one to come. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes, and before you read further, there

are plot spoilers ahead. At the end of last week’s season premiere, the “Discovery crew discovered it must deal with an unexpected gravitational anomaly, one that apparently destroyed the world of Cleveland “Book” Booker (David Ajala). This week’s episode will pick up the plot from there. “Discovery” has managed to evolve more than any other “Star Trek” series. (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” would be a close second.) Capt. Burnham is certainly wiser and more comfortable with herself and her crewmates than she was four seasons ago.

Still aboard the ship are Anthony Rapp as Cmdr. Paul Stamets, Mary Wiseman as First Officer/Lt. Sylvia Tilly and Wilson Cruz as the resurrected Dr. Hugh Culber. Like Capt. Burnham, they’ve all evolved in different ways. And Cmdr. Saru (Doug Jones) is on the Kelpien home world to help the Kelpien they rescued last season, but there are hints Saru will return to Discovery. Meanwhile, fans are enjoying not just one but two new “Star Trek” episodes a week because of the other series now on the air: Please see STAR TREK on B2

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his has been a difficult year for many people, myself included. I’m getting through it because I sought good counsel, have supportive friends and continue to count my blessings. I love Thanksgiving because it reminds us of all that we are grateful for, despite the temporary setbacks that life can hand us all. If you have your health, be happy. Millions don’t, and those of us who still do need to treasure it and do all we can to maintain it. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that our health really is the most important thing in life. Without it, the struggle to move forward is amplified, but even those with major health issues can find reasons to be grateful. A loving family, caring doctors and nurses, and hope for the future are just a few. If you have a family or friends who love you, feel the joy. There are many who have no one. That kind of loneliness is

depressing, and at this time of year, the sadness can get worse as you compare your life with the lives of others around you. This is where you have to take care of yourself by breaking out of your shell and reaching out to others. A great way to do this is by volunteering in your community. You will not only make a difference to people who need your help, but you will meet others who are caring and perhaps in need of some company as well. If you feel you have lost everything, it’s time to reevaluate. You can lose your job, your spouse, even your dog, and any of those losses can make you feel that life is not worth living, but that is wrong. The real truth is that no matter how little you think you have, there are millions of others with less.

Look at what you’ve got and try to appreciate it. If you think what you are going through is the worst, imagine being in a refugee camp, living in the dirt,and standing in line all day for water and a little rice. Now, really, how bad do you have it? If you are reading this, then your life is better than most of the people on the planet. If you hate your life right now, trust that things will change. In fact, the only thing you can count on is change — it’s the only constant in the universe. Hate your commute? Well, what if you didn’t have a job to go to, a car to get there with, and money to put gas in the tank? You have to keep things in perspective and be grateful for what you have. All of us have paid our dues, had jobs or worked with people that we didn’t like. It

is just part of life, and I promise you that things will change again in short order. If you have it in your head that you need to do something different, you have begun the process of change. I have a beautiful sign above my chair that only my clients can see. It spells out the word GRATITUDE in pictures of letters from old neon signs. Everyone says something about it. Mostly they are grateful for the reminder. It’s easy to forget that we have so much to be thankful for. 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.

Bloom Again Foundation helps PSSH

The Bloom Again Foundation extended its support this week to People’s Self-Help Housing. This is the continuation of a six-year partnership where Bloom Again, a Southern California nonprofit that provides financial assistance for women facing economic uncertainty, has supported

PSHH with more than $50,000 in donations. People’s Self-Help Housing is a nonprofit responsible for nearly 1,000 units of new housing for low-income households, seniors, veterans and people who are living with disabilities or formerly homeless.

“We are honored that they have selected the residents of PSHH to be the beneficiary of this exciting partnership,” Rick Gulino, the PSHH director of neighborhood development and residential services, said in a news release. “This will have a significant positive impact on so many for a decade to come.”

The Bloom Again Foundation hosted an event in Glendale to commemorate the partnership and recognize Mr. Gulino as well as Chief Operating Officer Anna Miller and Chief Real Estate Development Officer Veronica Garcia. — Forrest McFarland

Library encourages 600 minutes of reading

SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Public Library has announced its second annual Adult Winter Reading Program. This program challenges patrons

to read for 600 minutes throughout December. Those who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to select a book from a

pre-selected list of titles as a prize. Registration began on Monday, and the program will run from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31. To register, go to cityofsantamaria.beanstack.org.

Prizes will be available for pick up at the main library from Jan. 3-15. — Forrest McFarland

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A newer kind of cat would love to join your home. Robin, who has 18 toes and a full tail that curls over his back (that’s all normal for his breed), is a highland lynx. He’s awaiting adoption through Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals in Lompoc. The highland lynx was recently

established as a breed. It’s a mix of two hybrid breeds — the jungle curl and the desert lynx. Robin is a neutered male approximately 2½ years old. He’s friendly toward people and loves to follow them around the VIVA shelter. But VIVA said he would do best in a home with no young children. Robin has lived with a dog, but hasn’t been happy with the cats

Shelters seek homes for pets

Shelter in Goleta, bunssb.org. BUNS is based at Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Companion Animal Placement Assistance, lompoccapa.org and facebook. com/capaoflompoc. CAPA works regularly with Animal ServicesLompoc. • K-9 Placement & Assistance League, k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS works regularly with Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

• Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, sbcanimalcare. org. (The foundation works regularly with the Santa Maria Animal Center.) • Santa Barbara County Animal Services in Goleta: countyofsb. org/phd/animal/home.sbc. • Santa Barbara Humane (with campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumane.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/phd/animal/home.

at the VIVA shelter. VIVA says he would do best as the only pet in the owner’s life. Highland lynx cats tend to be a large breed that is polydactyl. VIVA said this means Robin has, as mentioned previously, 18 toes. His ears are curled. For more information, go to vivashelter.org. — Dave Mason

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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feel like going into your past. One half of you feels nostalgia for the “good old days.” The other half lives for the future and is unafraid to project into the unknown. Even though this sounds a bit contradictory, both these sides of you help the world move forward. Think about this today. SCORPIO — You’re sensitive to the world around you. It’s like you’re thinking with your heart. It’s possible you’ll be more impressionable and less objective when your emotions get the better of you in your relationships. If you’d hoped to hide something from someone, it won’t work. Even if you say nothing, it’s written on your face. SAGITTARIUS — If you had to take a test today and had a choice between poetry and physics, you wouldn’t hesitate. Poetry. Today is about interpretation, not analysis. A change in the atmosphere over the next few days is going to affect your thinking. You should expect some confusion in your contact with the people closest to you. CAPRICORN — Do you have a talent for writing? You seem to have a precise and clear way of expressing yourself. And it’s possible you use this gift of yours in your career. Today you might want to use it to express your feelings about someone. Whether you write to a family member or compose a love letter, you’ll be particularly inspired. AQUARIUS — You have a pleasant day ahead. People may be a little less playful, but they’ll be all the more caring in their relationships. That’s just how you like them! Everything is on your side for you to express your feelings to someone close. Do it now! This atmosphere will only last a few days. PISCES — You should expect to feel warmth in your contact with other people today. Your relations will have something particularly tender and caring about them. It’s like people are suddenly much more attentive and sensitive. The universe is like one big, happy family. You can confide in other people. Don’t be afraid to talk about your most intimate feelings with a friend.

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State accuses San Francisco of unlawfully denying multi-family housing By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The California Department of Housing and Community Development informed San Francisco officials this week that the county and city may have violated state housing law by rejecting multiple housing projects and utilizing an overly extensive permitting process. In a letter sent to San Francisco city and county officials on Tuesday, Housing Accountability Unit Chief Shannan West said that the HCD is concerned that officials are “constraining the provision of housing” in the city after recently rejecting two proposed housing projects. In October, the San Francisco County Board of Supervisors voted to block two housing projects that would have created a total of 811 new domiciles, including more than 130 affordable housing units. These projects were initially

approved by the county’s planning commission before they were rejected by the Board of Supervisors, and the board did not offer written findings to support project denial. The HCD said in its letter that the denial of one of these projects without written findings may have violated the Housing Accountability Act. Under the act, local governments cannot deny a project that meets general plan, zoning and subdivision standards without written findings that prove the project would negatively impact public health or safety. “While these projects have sought different types of approval, they share the circumstance of having prior Planning Commission approvals of significant housing projects being overturned by the BOS — without any documented findings,” the letter said. “HCD is concerned that this represents a larger trend in the City/ County.” HCD also noted that San

Francisco’s permitting process timeframe “exceeds the norms” for jurisdictions of a similar size, saying that the process “acts as a constraint” on housing development. The letter also noted that there are generally “significant delays” in approving housing projects in the city/ county, adding that the board exceeded a “five Hearing Rule” that limits municipalities to a maximum of five hearings for housing projects. These findings come when California remains in a statewide housing shortage and crisis. According to HCD, the state has averaged fewer than 80,000 new homes each year — far lower than the approximate 180,000 needed annually to match population growth. California also has several cities in the top 10 most expensive housing markets in the U.S., with San Francisco leading as the most expensive city in the country, according to a recent analysis by Rocket Mortgage. The research found

that the median listing price of a home in San Francisco is about $1.3 million, while another report estimates that the average price of rent in the city stands at $3,100. To address the shortage of housing, the state legislature declared in 2018 that housing availability is a high priority and said local and state governments have a responsibility to facilitate housing development for the needs of people at all economic levels in their communities. With this in mind, the HCD requests that the Board of Supervisors provide written findings to the organization and project applicants within 30 days to explain the reasoning and evidence to support denying the housing projects. Housing affordability and development aren’t issues isolated to one part of the state, and San Francisco is not the only jurisdiction facing pushback for recent project denials. Last Thursday, Malibu homeowners Jason and

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is representing the Riddicks, said in a statement. “The state legalized the construction of ADUs for situations exactly like the Riddicks’. The city can’t ignore state law and deny property owners the right to use their property.” In a report released in July, the PLF found that the number of permits issued for ADUs across the state varies across jurisdictions. According to the report, some cities, including Los Angeles, have issued thousands of ADU permits since the state reformed its ADU law. But in other areas, such as San Diego and Riverside counties, the process takes more than 180 days on average, massively exceeding the state’s 60-day permit review requirement. The Malibu couple’s lawsuit, Riddick v. City of Malibu, was filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court last week. Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

05",)# ./4)#%3 Dish Wireless is proposing to install new wireless telecommunications antennas on an existing building located at 4870 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. The new facility will consist of the collocation of antennas at center height of approximately 40 feet above ground level within the new FRP cupola, with a top height of 45ft 4in on the existing 35ft 2in tall building. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6121008668 - KC EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (512) 663-0478. NOV 24 / 2021 -- 57775

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0002891 The following person(s) is doing business as: Allweather Landscape Maintenance, 1272 West Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455, County of Santa Barbara. Allweather Landscape Inc, 1272 W Betteravia, Santa Maria, CA 93455; CA This business is conducted by A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on Mar 12, 1987 /s/ Jessica Towery, President This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 10/14/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/21 CNS-3525859# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS NOV 3, 10, 17, 24 / 2021 -- 57689

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Elizabeth Riddick filed a lawsuit against the city after the planning commission rejected the couple’s request to construct an accessory dwelling unit on their property. ADUs are smaller homes located on the same lot as an existing home. The unit was going to be built for Elizabeth’s mother, an 82-year-old who suffers from numerous health ailments. This denial comes after a multi-year effort from the state legislature to make it easier for residents to build ADUs. In a news release, the Pacific Legal Foundation said the planning commission told the Riddick’s that their project did not align with the city’s Local Coastal Program, despite previously saying that their project was “like a poster child for why the ADU law was created.” “California faces a severe housing crisis, and ADUs are an essential part of the solution,” David Deerson, an attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation who

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Orange Co. Inc. will sell at public lien sale on December 16, 2021, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 25714, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 324-6770 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 3225 - Rodrigues, Jasmin; 6345 Liu, Tantan; 6422 - Azlein, Noah; A367 - Gusman, Celena; A378 Desales, Andrea; A393 - Vazquez, Marisol; A431 - Connolly, Michael; A451 - Brown, Fred PUBLIC STORAGE # 75078, 7246 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 961-8198 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 051 - Brown, Fred; 122 - Looker, James; 160 - Looker, James; 245 - Tan, Zen; 400 - Macdonald, Lindsay PUBLIC STORAGE # 75079, 5425 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, (805) 284-9002 Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 095 - George, Travis; 273 Avendano, Eva; 319 - Burian, Susan; 324 - Berg, Eloise; 339 Morgan, Lindsey; 468 - Sampanis, Harry; 469 - Archer, Jennifer; 521 - Venegas Salas, Carlos Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit cardno checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. Dated this 24th of November & 1st of December 2021 By PS Orangeco, Inc., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080. . 11/24, 12/1/21 CNS-3530731# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS NOV 24; DEC 1 / 2021 -- 57731

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003090. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: MULTISERVICIOS DIANY’S, 1924 SAN PASCUAL ST APT 14, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: MARIA VERONICA CORTES ARROYO, 1924 SAN PASCUAL ST APT 14, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/04/2021 by: E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 04, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003031. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: STRATEGIC BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL SOLUTIONS, 5587 CATHEDRAL OAKS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: STRATEGIC BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL SOLUTIONS, 5587 CATHEDRAL OAKS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 10/28/2021 by: E35, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 18, 2021 Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003060. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BAYLON & SONS LANDSCAPE GARDENING, 5262 CALLE REAL #358, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: CARLOS BAYLON, 5262 CALLE REAL #358, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/02/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 07, 2000. 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) NOV 17, 24; DEC 1, 8 / 2021--57719

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003113. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ALMA’S CLEANING SERVICE, 1121 CACIQUE STREET APT. B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ALMA R BERNABE, 1121 CACIQUE STREET APT. B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/08/2021 by: E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 08, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) NOV 24; DEC 1, 8, 15 / 2021--57765