Santa Barbara News-Press: December 07, 2022

Improving parklets

Work continues on State Street to allow stormwater runoff to flow beneath, around or through dining areas

A trip down memory lane to

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

About two-thirds of the 50 outdoor dining parklets inspected Friday by city staff did not have the changes necessary to allow stormwater runoff to flow beneath them, or around

them, or through them, Santa Barbara officials said Tuesday. As such, they missed last Thursday’s deadline for meeting that requirement.

“We inspected 50 outdoor business facilities between the 400 and 1300 blocks of State Street,” Sarah Clark, downtown

plaza parking manager, told the News-Press. “Seventeen were fully compliant; 33 were not.

“They were given written Correction Notices with a fiveday deadline to correct the violations.”

She said city staff will conduct follow-up inspections this week,

most likely Thursday. The updated design requirements, which require installation of a drainage channel, only apply to businesses on the 400-1300 blocks of State Street.

Santa Barbara City Council hires independent police monitor

By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara City Council hired an outside professional Tuesday to work as an independent police monitor to help with the new civilian oversight commission for the city’s police department.

But first, the council members had to overcome initial concerns that the new monitor might be perceived as “very pro-police.”

Councilmember Mike Jordan suggested pulling the item from the council’s consent calendar, saying he did some online research on Hassan Aden of The Aden Group LLC, recommended by staff to be retained as the police monitor.

“I don’t personally have a problem with a person being propolice,” Councilmember Jordan

said, but apparently some of the comments he read online voiced concern that consultant Hassan Aden might be considered biased in favor of police officers because of his decades-long position in two police departments, including serving as police chief for one of them, and his later experience as a federal police oversight decree monitor.

Barbara Andersen, senior assistant to the city administrator, reassured the council that that’s not the case with Mr. Aden. She said staff interviewed seven potential consultants with a range of experience serving as independent police monitors and executives overseeing police oversight committees.

Tuesday’s MEGA MILLIONS: N/A Meganumber: N/A Tuesday’s DAILY DERBY: 08-11-12 Time: 1:41.06 Tuesday’s DAILY 3: 1-3-5 / Wednesday’s Midday 1-7-6

House passes Protect Patriot Parents Act

The Protect Patriot Parents Act, a measure that helps illegal immigrants whose children serve in the U.S. military, passed Tuesday in the House.

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, is the author of the bill, which makes parents of U.S. military service members eligible to adjust for Lawful Permanent Resident Status. The legislation allows those parents to apply for a green card.

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR COURTESY PHOTO

The bill is intended to prevent the potential deportations of parents of people serving in the U.S. military.

The Protect Patriot Parents Act was approved as part of the Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022, which now heads to the Senate for consideration.

“The families of our service members deserve our respect for their sacrifice, not deportation — and I am pleased to see that the majority of my colleagues in the House

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal

agree,” Rep. Carbajal said in a statement Tuesday. “I am proud that this measure is now headed to the Senate for its consideration, and I strongly urge my colleagues to act on this and other critical commonsense immigration

FDA to fast-track review of request to allow Narcan to be sold over the counter

By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) —

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration accepted Emergent BioSolutions’ request to review its supplemental New Drug Application for the Narcan Nasal Spray to be sold as an over-the-counter emergency treatment for known or suspected opioid overdose, the company said Tuesday.

The FDA also granted its request for priority review, which Emergent says “is the

first prescription-to-over-thecounter switch application in history” to be granted such a review.

NARCAN (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray 4 mg, was the first intranasal form of naloxone approved by the FDA, in 2015. It was developed to treat known or suspected opioid overdoses.

If its application is approved, it would be the first 4 mg naloxone nasal spray available over the counter in the U.S.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum presents exhibit about Bohemian community

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The city of Santa Barbara is requiring State Street parklets to allow stormwater runoff to flow beneath them, around them or through them.

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Barbara Andersen

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First responders use Narcan (naloxone) to help people suffering from an opioid overdose. On Tuesday, Emergent BioSolutions said the Food and Drug Administration has agreed to fast-track its review of the company’s application to make Narcan available over the counter.

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Councilmember Mike Jordan

Women’s Economic Ventures receives $2,000 donation from Spherion

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting Goleta and Oxnard are giving back this holiday season through the brand’s annual Community Giveback Program.

On Tuesday morning, Spherion Goleta and Oxnard presented Women’s Economic Ventures with a $2,000 check during a ceremony at WEV’s offices in Santa Barbara.

“It was wonderful that we met in the conference room and did the check presentation and talked about our involvement with WEV in helping out with the community,” Trish Miller, franchise owner of Spherion, told the News-Press. “Sixteen years ago, I decided I didn’t want to work for other people and went into business for myself. I attended an event in Oxnard put on by WEV.

“WEV helps women create businesses and become selfsufficient, helps them get funding, or by giving them a grant or loan,” Ms. Miller said. “WEV trains women to be entrepreneurs through business classes and training. WEV is with them every step of the way. I have stayed involved with WEV by mentoring women.”

Kate MacNaughton, director of development at WEV, said every $1invested in WEV creates $15 of social impact in the community.

So under the formula, Spherion’s $2,000 donation provides $30,000 in terms of impact, Ms. MacNaughton said.

“That’s a major impact.”

Ms. Miller advises people to check out www.wevonline.org and see all that WEV offers.

Spherion’s Community Giveback Program aims to highlight the efforts of local organizations that are creating change in communities such as Goleta and Oxnard.

“I am a female entrepreneur. I have discovered even in the 2000s’ people still seem surprised by women running a business,” Ms. Miller said. “Things are so maledominated in some industries. If you own your own business and run the show for yourself, it’s very

Santa Barbara County Animal Services takes in more than 300 animals

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County Animal Services took in 334 pets in November.

That’s 117 more pets than the number at this time last year.

This past week alone, Animal Services shelters took in 87 pets, and on Dec. 2, there were no vacant kennels to house new strays. Animal Services leaders alerted the community, and over the weekend, 33 pets went into homes.

“The high volume of pets in need that we are seeing right now is something that we haven’t seen in years,” Animal Services Director Sarah Aguilar said in a news release. “The outpouring of support indicates just how much Santa Barbara County cares about our pets. Over 100 pets are currently housed in foster homes, on their way to adoption.”

Along with foster caregivers and adopters who provide support, the volunteer program

has bloomed significantly over the past few months at Animal Services. Between the agency’s shelters in Goleta and Santa Maria, volunteers donated more than 1,300 hours of their time in November.

“Volunteers enable us to do so much for the pets in our care,” Ms. Aguilar said. “Our volunteers give the equivalent time of 10 additional staff members.”

Volunteers assist with tasks such as cleaning, but Animal Services also noted volunteers ensure that each pet has the best experience possible in a shelter.

To learn more about pet adoption and fostering, or to become a volunteer, visit linktr.ee/sbcanimalservices.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services takes in about 5,000 pets annually at two shelters:

• South County: 5473 Overpass Road, Goleta.

• North County: 548 W Foster Road, Santa Maria. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

empowering. It’s overall a great idea to support female business owners.”

Ms. Miller explained Spherion is a staffing services company.

“We place people in jobs through Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in a variety of industries,” she said. “The Goleta office has been supporting Santa Barbara County for the last 15 years, and the Oxnard location has been supporting Ventura

County for the last 25 years. We find good jobs for people.”

email: kzehnder@newspress.com

FYI

To learn more about Spherion Goleta, visit www.spherion.com/ouroffices/goleta_1182.

To learn about Women’s Economic Ventures, go to to www.wevonline.org

Parenteau named Santa Barbara’s sustainability and resilience director

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Alelia Parenteau has been named the director of the Sustainability and Resilience Department for the city of Santa Barbara.

Ms. Parenteau has been the department’s acting director since September 2021.

“Ms. Parenteau has been an asset to the city and to the Santa Barbara community with her passion and dedication,” City Administrator Rebecca Bjork said in a statement. “She has been instrumental in building many of the programs within the department, and we are excited to see her take the lead.”

Ms. Parenteau has worked for the city since 2006 when she began her career in the Environmental Services Division, implementing business recycling

programs. She was promoted to become the city‘s first dedicated energy professional in 2009 and helped build the robust energy and climate program the city has today, including Santa Barbara Clean Energy.

Ms. Parenteau said she is looking forward to continuing her collaborative efforts with the Sustainability and Resilience team.

“I am so excited to be able to continue to work with the amazing team of professionals and innovators that make up the Sustainability and Resilience Department,” she said. “The city has truly cemented its position as a leader in the fight against climate change, and I am humbled to be chosen to lead this team.”

The Sustainability and Resilience Department includes the Environmental Services Division, the Energy and Climate

Division and the recent addition of the Creeks and Water Quality Division.

Ms. Parenteau has overseen several large scale sustainability efforts undertaken by the city, including the development of the city’s Strategic Energy Plan (a roadmap to achieving 100% renewable electricity for the community); the launch of Santa Barbara Clean Energy, which provides 100% carbon-free electricity to the entire city; and coordination of Santa Barbara’s first Carbon Neutral Community strategy. More recently, she has been managing the negotiations for the city’s new solid waste collection contract.

Ms. Parenteau holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and literature from McGill University.

email: kzehnder@newspress.com

TRAFFIC, CRIME & FIRE BLOTTER

From 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., State Route 1 (Guadalupe Street) will be closed to through traffic from State Route 166 (West Main Street) to 11th Street. Signage will be in place notifying the public of this road closure.

GUADALUPE — State Route 1 will be closed part of Saturday for Guadalupe’s Christmas Parade.

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Alelia Parenteau

— Katherine Zehnder

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This is among the local dogs who were taken to a foster home. In November, Santa Barbara County Animal Services saw an increase in the number of dogs who need a home.

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Spherion Staffing and Recruiting of Goleta and Oxnard presents a $2,000 donation to Women’s Economic Ventures at WEV’s offices in Santa Barbara.

Inflation slows, but Americans still feel it

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(The Center Square) —

Inflation has slowed from its rapid growth in the past two years, but surveys show Americans are still feeling the pain from the jump in prices.

Gallup released new polling data Tuesday showing that 55% of those surveyed say inflation is causing financial hardship for their household. Notably, 13% of Americans say inflation has caused their families “severe hardship.”

Gallup’s data showed the number of Americans reporting the pain of inflation increased in the past year before leveling off since August.

“Gallup first asked about the effects of higher prices a year ago, at which time 45% said they were experiencing hardship,” the group said. “Two months later, the percentage increased modestly to 49%, before a larger jump of seven percentage points in August.

“Although the 13% experiencing severe hardship is technically the highest Gallup has measured to date, the percentage has been fairly stable at around 10% over the past

year,” Gallup added.

The survey comes as federal inflation data shows prices are still rising in recent months, though at a slower pace. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last month that consumer prices rose 0.4% in the month of October, part of a 7.7% rise overall in the previous 12 months.

“The index for shelter contributed over half of the monthly all items increase, with the indexes for gasoline and food also increasing,” BLS said in its report. “The energy index increased 1.8% over the month as the gasoline index and the electricity index rose, but the natural gas index decreased. The food index increased 0.6% over the month with the food at home index rising 0.4 %.”

President Joe Biden has touted the slower inflation and the dip in gas prices from record highs of over $5 per gallon in the summer to about $3.38 per gallon currently, according to the American Automobile Association.

California’s gas prices have remained among the highest in the nation. On Tuesday, AAA reported that the state’s average price was $4.72 a gallon. The only

state with a higher average was Hawaii, where the average on Tuesday was $5.18 a gallon.

While higher than the average in 48 states, California’s price is decreasing. It’s down from $5 a gallon a week ago and $5.46 a month ago. One year ago, the average price was $4.69 a gallon.

In Santa Barbara County, Tuesday’s average price was $4.82 a gallon, according to AAA. That’s down from $5.03 a gallon a week ago and $5.48 a gallon one month ago.

“Our economy is growing at a strong pace, gas prices are down since the summer, and unemployment is near record lows,” President Biden said. “The American people should have confidence that our plan to tackle inflation, without giving up the historic economic gains we’ve achieved, is working.”

Critics, though, point out that despite those gains, consumer prices and gas prices are still much higher than when President Biden took office.

Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, pointed to the inflation pain as a warning to lawmakers, who are looking to pass a string of last-minute bills this month before the new

Congress takes over, including a potential omnibus appropriations bill of $1.65 trillion or more.

“To help fight inflation and reduce the risk of a deep recession, Congress needs to bring spending under control, not continue to boost it,” Ms. MacGuineas said. “A 10-percentplus boost to defense and nondefense spending would expand government spending even relative to today’s high inflation. An omnibus this large would increase deficits, further drive up our debt and make it harder for the Federal Reserve to fight inflation.”

Gallup’s survey found that less affluent Americans are feeling that pain the most.

“No less than 66% of lowerincome Americans have reported financial strain from inflation over the past year, with the current reading the highest measured to date,” Gallup said. “Less than half of middleincome Americans said they were experiencing hardship a year ago, but by January, the percentage jumped 10 points to 56% and has been 60% or higher in the past two measurements.”

News-Press Managing Editor Dave Mason contributed to this report.

Oil and gas industry groups suing feds over quarterly lease sales

By CHRIS WOODWARD THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Oil and gas industry groups are suing the federal government for not holding oil and gas lease sales in the third quarter of this year.

The lawsuit, filed this week in the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, lists U.S. Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland and the Bureau of Land Management, which manages most energy development on federal lands, as respondents. The Coloradobased Western Energy Alliance and the Petroleum Association of Wyoming argue the quarterly lease sales are required under the federal Mineral Leasing Act.

“Oil and natural gas companies

have nominated millions of acres in Wyoming and across the West that have yet to be offered for sale,” Alliance President Kathleen Sgamma said in a news release. “Not only has this administration held only one set of lease sales in its first two years, but has now signaled that there will be no sales until second quarter 2023, a full year later.”

Ms. Sgamma also takes issue with the department’s new policies that she says “make it more difficult” to lease and develop oil and gas on public lands.

“The announcement came just days before the administration gave the green light to Venezuelan development,” Ms. Sgamma noted. “Rather

than buttressing up dictators, President Biden could tell his agencies to back off increasing red tape meant to suppress American production so that we can do more to reduce high energy prices for the country and the world.”

PAW President Pete Obermueller said the federal government owns more surface and minerals in Wyoming than anyone.

“Wyoming’s oil and gas operators must have a pipeline of new leases to continue to explore and develop our world-class resources,” Mr. Obermueller said. “One lease sale a year does not cut it, and unfortunately, court intervention appears to be the only recourse in forcing the

Biden Administration to respect rule of law.”

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon last week filed a similar lawsuit against the department over failing to hold lease sales in the second and third quarters of 2021 as well as the third quarter of this year.

“Wyoming’s energy resources can help power the nation and bring down costs at the pump,” the governor said upon announcing his latest lawsuit. “I believe the pause in lease sales was politically driven and not based in law or fact.”

In April, Ms. Haaland said the Interior Department’s actions are meant to take into account factors such as local communities, the environment, air quality and water.

Biden says he has more important things to do than visit the U.S.-Mexico border

By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden visited Arizona on Tuesday but did not visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

He visited the state to tour a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. facility in the process of being constructed in Phoenix.

When a reporter asked Mr. Biden why he would come to Arizona and not visit the border, the president said visiting the border is not a priority.

“Because there are more important things going on,” President Biden said. “They’re gonna invest billions of dollars in a new enterprise.”

As Mr. Biden pointed out, TSMC is investing $40 billion in its Phoenix semiconductor plant.

The National Border Patrol Council, a labor union representing United States Border Patrol employees, ripped President Biden for his comment.

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“As a leader in the fight to help combat the opioid epidemic, Emergent is committed to increasing access and awareness of naloxone, and we are taking this step to help address the rising and devastating number of opioid overdoses and fatalities happening across the country,” BioSolutions President and CEO Robert Kramer said in a news release. “We look forward to working with the FDA to advance our application under Priority Review designation and believe in the scientific evidence that supports the efficacy and safety of Narcan

Nasal Spray as an over-thecounter option for opioid overdose reversal.”

Since Narcan’s approval in 2015, Emergent has distributed millions of prescription Narcan devices nationwide to federal, state and local government health departments, first responders, public health clinics, fire departments and police departments.

“Accidental overdoses can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time, and by shifting to OTC status, increased access to Narcan will help address patient needs as the opioid epidemic continues to evolve,” the company says.

Emergent says it hopes to have it on the shelves by March 29.

The FDA’s review comes at a time when the opioid epidemic has escalated nationwide, in part due to increased addiction to synthetic opioids and to poisonings caused by individuals taking drugs unknowingly laced with fentanyl.

The DEA recently issued a public safety alert warning Americans of fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl flooding into the country from Mexico made by two key cartels.

“Fentanyl remains the deadliest drug threat facing this country,” the DEA said in the announcement.

Months earlier, 18 attorneys general called on President Joe Biden to classify fentanyl as a

“No surprise that Biden doesn’t think the border crisis is ‘important’ or worthy of visiting/bringing attention to,” the union tweeted. “What is happening at the border is exactly what he wants: rampant lawlessness along with a new all-time record for escapes in November. To him, that’s a winwin.”

Kari Lake, who unsuccessfully ran for governor of Arizona this year, also ripped President Biden’s comment.

“DISGUSTING: Joe Biden visits Arizona & accidentally confirms what we all knew: he does not care one bit about the Border Crisis,” she tweeted.

President Biden’s remark comes at a time when attempts to cross the U.S.-Mexico border are at an all-time high.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents had more than two million migrant encounters along the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal year 2022. It was the first time there had ever been that many on record.

weapon of mass destruction, led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Deaths related to synthetic opioids increased nearly 60% from 2019 to 2020, according to a November 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevent report. In 2021, more than 71,000 people died from opioids containing fentanyl, according to the CDC.

The American Addiction Centers has produced an informational video about how to identify signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan. In the video, Dr. Mark Calarco says, “I would love to see everyone carry naloxone, Narcan, because you never know when you’re going to need it.”

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President Joe Biden

California lawmakers introduce dozens of new bills as new session begins

By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — California lawmakers hit the ground running to start the new legislative session, introducing a slew of new measures they will consider in the coming months that include the latest proposal to allow legislative staff to unionize, bills to address the fentanyl crisis and a measure to impose a new tax on firearms and ammunition.

Monday marked the start of the 2023-2024 legislative session, which brought with it the ceremonial swearing-in of new lawmakers and the convening of a special session to discuss oil industry profits called by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It was also the first day lawmakers could introduce bills, resulting in a torrent of new measures that will be assigned to committees in the coming weeks.

Around 113 bills were introduced on the first day of session, with roughly one-third lacking substantive language, according to veteran Sacramento lobbyist Chris Micheli.

Lawmakers expressed a renewed determination to push Assembly Bill 1 over the finish line this year — a measure introduced Monday that will give employees of the Legislature the right to unionize. A similar measure, Assembly Bill 1577, failed to pass a key committee in August and did not receive a vote on the Assembly floor.

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood, and 26 other lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill 1 Monday, expressing optimism that the Legislature has the “political will” to get the bill passed this year. This marks the fifth time lawmakers have introduced a measure to allow their legislative staffs to unionize, and Democratic legislators argue it is the “height of hypocrisy” to support the work of unions without allowing their staffs to organize.

“It is hypocritical as legislators that we

ask our employees to staff committees and write legislation that often expands collective bargaining rights for other workers in California, but we intentionally prohibit our own workers from doing this from having the same right,” Assemblymember McKinnor said Monday. “The legislature has failed to show the political will to respect its staff for far too long.”

Assemblymember McKinnor added that she believes the Legislature has the “political

courage” to pass the bill this year after several former legislators are “no longer here to impede the rights of legislative staff.” During the last Legislative session, former Democratic Assemblymember Jim Cooper chaired the committee where the bill ultimately met its demise.

AB 1 was among dozens of measures introduced on Monday, including several measures involving taxes. One such measure, Assembly Bill 28, expresses the “intent of the legislature” to enact a tax on firearms and ammunition to protect against gun violence.

California lawmakers rejected a bill in August that would have imposed an excise tax on handguns, rifles and ammunition.

Assembly Republicans also unveiled a new package of proposals on Monday, which includes a proposal attempting once again to enact a “gas tax holiday” to suspend the state’s gas tax. Republican lawmakers tried to push for a gas tax suspension several times during the last legislative session, but it lacked necessary support from Democrats.

Other proposals in the Republican’s “California Promise” package call for increased penalties for the sale of fentanyl, additional income tax credits for working families, requirements for schools to have Narcan (naloxone) kits in the event of an overdose and bans on homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools. Several bills in the package have yet to be formally introduced by Republican lawmakers.

While Monday marked the start of the new legislative session, the real work begins in January when lawmakers will return from recess after the holidays when bills will be debated and face key votes in committees.

Lawmakers will also continue a special session called by Gov. Newsom to discuss his newly unveiled proposal to enact a “price gouging penalty” against the oil industry.

Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

WILLIFORD, Charlotte Colclasure

Charlotte “Leora” Colclasure Williford passed on November 29, 2022 in Goleta. Born October 18, 1931 in San Pedro, the third daughter born to Jeanne and Arlie Colclasure. Leora met the love of her life, David Williford, while at Downey High School. They married in 1950 at just 19. She is survived by their four children: Charlene Doty (Kenneth), Terri Reichel (Alan), Arlie Williford (Debra), and Chad Williford (Alicia). Leora is missed by 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Please join our family in a Celebration of Leora’s Life Friday, December 9, 2022 @ 11 a.m. Goleta Presbyterian Church.

CABALLERO, Francisco Javier “Havie” 1/15/1947 - 11/20/2022

It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved brother, Havie. We welcome you to join us on Friday, Dec 16th at 10:00 a.m. for services at the Chapel located at Welch Ryce Haider, 15 E. Sola, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Despite the delay in making the required improvements, the downtown parklets apparently handled the recent rain “pretty well,” Ms. Clark said.

“We did see some very minor flooding on sidewalks near the business facilities that had not yet been modified to include a drainage channel,” she said. “At this point, it’s too early to tell whether the changes made a difference, because many of the facilities that have tended to cause the most backup during previous rain events have not yet

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And Mr. Aden “struck me with his understanding of law enforcement and the depth of his compassion and lived experience on how the criminal justice system has affected underserved communities,” she said.

“He has the reputation, credentials and track record,” Ms. Andersen said, and is “respected as being impractical and unbiased.”

She noted the “incredibly difficult role” of an independent police monitor. “If you’re doing your job well, you’ll be disliked at some point by most people,” she said.

At the same time, Ms. Andersen said, someone considered to be adversarial to police might have

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reforms before the end of this Congress.”

Rep. Carbajal’s bill was inspired by the story of the Flores family in Goleta.

Juana Flores was deported to Mexico, despite the fact her son, Sgt. Cesar Flores, is serving in

been modified.

“I’m hopeful that we’ll see a lot more compliance during our next round of inspections.”

The Santa Barbara City Council’s goal in requiring the alterations was to allow stormwater runoff to flow freely down State Street.

Ms. Clark said she’s observed a number of State Street businesses making changes to their facilities to meet the stormwater requirements.

Some, she said, created drainage channels under their platforms in the gutter area, while at least one has removed their platform and created a portable enclosure on the street

a difficult time working with police departments from the getgo on any investigation of citizen complaints against officers.

She also recalled that some people were concerned about applicants for the Fire and Police Commission with backgrounds in law enforcement being unable to be impartial in reviewing police complaints filed by citizens — or at least being perceived to be biased, which could taint any commission findings.

The council, however, overrode such concerns by citing the value of such applicants’ personal experience. Council members decided that anyone with former law enforcement experience could apply for one of five seats on the Fire and Police Commission.

Twenty-four Santa Barbara residents have applied, and two of them have law enforcement

the U.S. Air Force and despite the fact Mrs. Flores has lived in the U.S. for 30 years.

“As a veteran and immigrant myself, I find it unconscionable that someone could step up to voluntarily serve in the military and be willing to sacrifice their life for our country only to have their family torn apart,” said Rep. Carbajal, who served in the Marines. “The Protect

that allows water to freely flow during storms.

Parklets that were in operation as of Sept. 20 are not required to be made portable, so many of the existing facilities are not. Newly constructed parklets must be designed to be portable.

Staff has vowed that in the event of a big storm, any parklet that is not portable and blocks the flow of stormwater will be moved to ensure there is no flooding onto the sidewalks, and the owner will be billed for the expense.

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experience. Councilmembers interviewed applicants Tuesday and are expected to name the commission’s five board members next Tuesday.

In addition to Mr. Aden, Ms. Andersen is slated to be the city’s own independent police monitor who receives and processes complaints about alleged police misconduct, provides an ongoing analysis of complaint trends and prepares reports for the commission in coordination with the Santa Barbara Police Department.

Ms. Andersen told the council she is looking forward to Mr. Aden “sharing his knowledge and experiences and imparting his lessons and knowledge on me” and city staff.

Mr. Aden, a 26-year-veteran of the Alexandria Police Department in Virginia, later served as police

Patriot Parents Act will help shape an immigration system that is fair, keeps families together, and recognizes the positive contributions immigrants and their families make to our communities.”

“Bills like the one we approved today, in addition to others that I have cosponsored like the Farm Workforce Modernization Act

chief of the Greenville Police Department in North Carolina. He now serves as deputy monitor in the federal consent decree imposed on the Baltimore Police Department, overseeing all of the accountability requirements and managing various aspects of the team.

His concerns appeased, Councilmember Jordan agreed to leave the hiring of Mr. Aden on the council consent calendar, which authorized the city administrator to sign an agreement with The Aden Group for professional police monitoring advisory services for up to $67,200, covering the period from Dec. 6 to June 30, 2023.

Per usual, the council approved their consent calendar unanimously.

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and the American Dream and Promise Act, which would codify the DACA program, have languished for too long and left too many families in limbo,” Rep. Carbajal said Tuesday. “We owe it to them to send these bills to President Biden before Congress adjourns at the end of this month.”

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The California Legislature began its new session Monday with the introduction of dozens of bills.

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State Street parklets handled the recent rain well, according to Sarah Clark, the downtown plaza parking manager. The updated design requirements, which require installation of a drainage channel for parklets, apply to businesses on the 400-1300 blocks of State Street.

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‘Memories of Mountain Drive’

Bohemian enclave of free spirits focus of Historical Museum exhibit

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Following World War II, a Bohemian community of free spirits began on the hillsides above Santa Barbara, where they made wine, music and art for nearly 20 years.

Named “Mountain Drive” for the road that wound through the enclave’s heart, this unique neighborhood is celebrated in a new exhibit on view through Feb. 28 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

“Memories of Mountain Drive,” which features photographs, video, crafts and more was inspired by the museum’s collection of oral histories from 26 individuals who lived on Mountain Drive from the 1940s to the 1960s.

The oral histories, recorded in the 1980s, were recently digitized.

Oral histories are accessible in the exhibit, and the full interviews held by the museum’s Gledhill Library can also be found at gledhilloralhistory.org.

“Our goal is to create a feeling for what life was like during that time at that place,” said Dacia Harwood, museum executive director. “This exhibit was inspired by the work of our library, which is continuously collecting and preserving our unique local history.”

Chris Ervin, the library’s head archivist, oversaw the digitization of the oral histories and put out a call to the community for Mountain Drive images. He also collaborated with Elias Chiacos, author of the 1994 book, “Mountain Drive: Santa Barbara’s Pioneer Bohemian Community,” in obtaining donations of photographs and other items.

The images depict Mountain Drive residents involved in revelry, winemaking, pageantry, creating art and pottery, musicmaking and everyday life.

“A family with open-hearted generosity and freedom from convention allowed the blossoming of a lifestyle that has become legend,” writes Mr. Chiacos.

“The beginnings of the hottubbing phenomenon, the Renaissance Faire, the revival of early music, crafts and pageantry — all mounted with a rowdy

TODAY 4 p.m. The Hoodlum Friends will perform at 4 p.m. at Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara. The concert is free. 5 to 7 p.m.: A free candlelight concert series takes place on the steps of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

7:30 p.m. The Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the New Vic, 33. W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $40-$84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-9655400.

DEC. 8 7:30 p.m. The Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the New Vic, 33. W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $40-$84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-9655400.

DEC. 9 4:30 to 6 p.m. A reception for the “Wings” juried exhibit will take place at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Road.

7 p.m. The Grace Fisher Foundation will present “A Winter Music Showcase” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. The fifth annual showcase will feature everyone from the Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra to Jackson Gillies, WIll Breman, State Street Ballet Professional Track Dancers, the Westmont Chamber Singers, UCSB Maurice Faulkner Quintet and more. Tickets cost $18 to $60. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

8 p.m. The Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the New Vic, 33. W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $40-$84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-9655400.

DEC. 10 4 and 8 p.m. The Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the New Vic, 33. W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $40-$84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-9655400.

DEC. 11

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The 36th annual Holiday Parade of Lights will feature a full day of activities at the Santa Barbara Harbor, topped with the parade of lights and its theme, “Deck the Hulls.” Activities including the lighting of the Stearns Wharf Christmas tree at 5 p.m. For more information, go to santabarbaraca.com/ events/36th-annual-holiday-parade-oflights-at-the-harbor.

2 p.m. The Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the New Vic, 33. W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $40-$84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-9655400.

DEC. 12

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: The Downtown Community Holiday Mixer will take place at the Broad Street Oyster Co., 418 State St. The $25 ticket price includes a drink and appetizers.

DEC. 14

5 to 7 p.m.: A free candlelight concert series takes place on the steps of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

7:30 p.m. The Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the New Vic, 33. W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $40-$84. To

The calendar appears Mondays through Saturdays in the “Life & the Arts” section. Items are welcome. Please email them a full week before the event to Managing Editor Dave Mason at dmason@newspress.com.

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Professional State Street Ballet dancer Emma Matthews, above, will portray Clara during the company’s production of “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at The Granada in Santa Barbara. Other performances are set for 2 p.m. Dec. 17 when Santa Barbara High School student Olivia Pires goes on stage as Clara and 2 p.m. Dec. 18 when Dos Pueblos High School student Sophia Kanard will play the character. For more information, go to granadasb.org.

CHIACOS (ELIAS) MOUNTAIN DRIVE PAPERS, GLEDHILL LIBRARY, SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

This was the potting plant shed at Jack Boegle’s home in the Mountain Drive area.

NEELY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION, GLEDHILL LIBRARY, SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Wine Queen 1956, Rehlein Benedict, is assisted into a grape vat by Frank Robinson. The photo is part of the “Memories of Mountain Drive” exhibit at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

PEAKE (MICHAEL) MOUNTAIN DRIVE PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION, GLEDHILL LIBRARY, SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

People enjoy the Wine Stomp in the Mountain Drive area.

NEELY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION, GLEDHILL LIBRARY, SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM The Parade of Mountain Drivers proceeds to the Wine Stomp feast.

NEELY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION, GLEDHILL LIBRARY, SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM Bobby Hyde holds a copy of the Mountain Drive Grapevine newsletter produced by his foster children.

Story Catcher Mailbox plans letter reading

SANTA BARBARA — Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket will be the special guest when the Story Catcher Mailbox hosts a letter reading on Dec. 13.

The reading will take place 6:30 to 7 p.m. Wylde Works, 609 State St., Santa Barbara, where the mailbox stands. Letters are read on a monthly basis.

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humor and uninhibited sexuality — (are hallmarks) of Mountain Drive’s contribution to the California dream.”

Composed of teachers, builders, artists, writers, musicians and dancers, this community pioneered the California Bohemian lifestyle well before the counterculture hippie movement of the 1960s.

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FYI

The Santa Barbara Historical Museum is located in downtown Santa Barbara at 136 East de la Guerra St. Admission is free. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays noon to 7 p.m. and Thursdays. For more information, visit www. sbhistorical.org.

From 7 to 7:15 p.m., Mr. Phillips will perform his songs. The mailbox serves as an outlet for the community to share its thoughts. It stands 7.5 feet tall and is made from low-carbon steel. It’s partitioned down the middle to accept letters of grief on one side and letters of praise on the other.

For more information, contact Danielle Siano at 805-280-8374 or letters@ storycatchermailbox.com. You also can visit www.storycatchermail.com, www. facebook.com/storycatchermailbox and www. instagram.com/storycatcher/mailbox.

Former residents provide snippets of life in oral histories

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

“And out came Bobby Hyde dressed in his camouflage clothes. He had been in there getting a loan. And he had come in his old shoes and camouflage clothes and one of those crazy little hats he always wore, which he was just putting on his head.”

— Kathryn Dole

“We played the recorders quite beautifully. Ruthie and I took the recording lessons. She played the bass and I played soprano. We would do little recitals for Mountain Drive.”

— Becky Claytor

“Well, a number of us were building our houses here. Fairly young, healthy guys and we worked hard all day. And after a hard day’s work we wanted to get together and have a drink which we had in cheap wine and a lot of fun.”

— Jack Boegle

“But he said that the land chooses the people. He said Realtors think that people come, and they take them out, and they choose places to live. He said, ‘That’s not true, it is just the opposite. The place chooses the people.’”

— Gavin Hyde

“In fact, it was part of

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purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-9655400.

DEC. 15

7:30 p.m. The Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the New Vic, 33. W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $40-$84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

DEC. 16 8 p.m. Johnny Mathis will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom, 3400 State Route 246, Santa Ynez. Tickets for the Santa Ynez concert are $69 to $109. To purchase, go to www.

Montecito. This is a fact that was not lost on my father. But of course, the principal reason that he wanted to go up there was just because he loved beautiful mountain land. But anyway it was burned over when he bought it. I remember that.”

— Gavin Hyde

“It looked like some baronial castle, you know, from the medieval times. And there was this chandelier hanging above the table that was 14th century Russian. And the fireplace was so huge that later I barbecued a whole lamb in it, and people used to throw their Christmas trees in it at Twelfth Night.”

— Natalie Daily

“As a matter of fact, one year, I think in 1965, the Paramount film studios were making a film called ‘Seconds’ with Rock Hudson and Salome Jens and they were looking for a segment in the film, they were looking for a place.”

— George Greyson

“But Twelfth Night — the King was chosen by the person who got the bean in the cake which was passed out to all the men.”

— Gill Johnston

“Bill Neely is probably in my entire life the most interesting and complex person I’ve ever known. And he was about half

chumashcasino.com. The Chumash Casino Resort is a 21-and-older venue.

8 p.m. The Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the New Vic, 33. W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $40-$84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

DEC. 17

Noon to 3 p.m. The free Big Brass Tuba Christmas Concert will take place in Storke Placita, which is between 722 and 724 State St. and is adjacent to De la Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara. The Youth Makers Market will be in the same block. 2 and 7 p.m. State Street Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara High School student Olivia Pires will play Clara at the 2 p.m. matinee. Professional State

good and about half evil. But he was the heart and soul of Mountain Drive, and Mountain Drive would not have been what it was without Bill Neely at all.”

— Dick Johnston

“Well, marijuana was big on Mountain Drive for quite a long time among certain people, even Bill Neely, who condemned it, condemned it as being an extremely sinful thing. Once he got on to it, he had it in his pipe all the time.”

— Dick Johnston

“Then there was a parade from the Neelys’ porch down the sloping trail into this little canyon area where the vat had been set up, and all the red grapes had been dumped into a mound. And the Queen, after a ceremony, would remove her clothes and step into the vat and crush grapes.”

— Sandy Hill

“Well they were sort of like what they have at the beach now, except it was mostly pottery, and the Pot War name came about because there was a sort of a friendly argument in design between Bill Neely’s peasant pottery, which was low-fired Majolica pieces quite casually thrown with rough bottoms and so on, and some of the more refined and organic shapes of the stoneware, higher-fired work

Street Ballet dancer Emma Matthews will portray Clara at the 7 p.m. show. Tickets vary from $38 to $121, with a discounted price of $26 for children 12 and younger in select price zones. To purchase, go to granadasb. org. A student discount is also available for purchase in person at The Granada’s box office.

8 p.m. The Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the New Vic, 33. W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $40-$84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

DEC. 18

9 a.m. to noon: Mitzvah Day features community projects at Congregation B’nai B’rith, 1000 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara. Ten goodwill projects will take place at the congregation and throughout the

“It was sweet. It was so sweet. It was so open. If that’s the kind of person you were, if you weren’t . . . the mass society orientation, if you’re interested in freedom, the exchange of idea . . .” —

Ed Schertz

“I was 17, and the first remembrance I had of Mountain Drive was the drums, the drums, the drums. I’d never heard drums like that before. They were conga drums…”

— Susan Sisson

“When the Renaissance Faire first started, it was started by KPFK in Los Angeles in the early’ 60s, there was probably about 20% or maybe 25% of the people, of the artists and craftsmen, were down from Mountain Drive.”

— George Greyson

What destroyed Mountain Drive?

“Well, I think it was the fact that commercial, it became ‘fashionable’ in quotes, like Greenwich Village. It became known about, and which is the thing that everybody had always feared.”

— Dick Johnston

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community. The program begins at 9 a.m. with breakfast, followed by a welcoming address at 9:30. For more information, visit cbbsb.org/mitzvah.

2 p.m. State Street Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Dos Pueblos High School student Sophia Kanard will play Clara. Tickets vary from $38 to $121, with a discounted price of $26 for children 12 and younger in select price zones. To purchase, go to granadasb.org. A student discount is also available for purchase in person at The Granada’s box office.

2 p.m. The Ensemble Theatre Company will perform “A Christmas Carol” at the New Vic, 33. W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $40-$84. To purchase, go to etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

— Dave Mason

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At left, letters are read at Story Catcher Mailbox events at Wylde Works on State Street. At right, Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket will be the special guest during Story Catcher Mailbox’s Dec. 13 reading.

Ed Schertz.” — Sandy Hill.

CHIACOS (ELIAS) MOUNTAIN DRIVE PAPERS, GLEDHILL LIBRARY, SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM Lee Chiacos, left and Mario Roman stand near the hot tub on Jack Boegle’s patio.

Thought for Today

HOROSCOPE

Horoscope.com Wednesday, December 7, 2022

ARIES — Today you can expect to have some disagreements with your partner or friend, Aries. You may overreact. If you do, it’s only because the climate of the last few days has made you feel more vulnerable than usual. It’s your tendency when faced with tension to be the first to back down. Try not to do it this time.

TAURUS — Today you will be confrontational, Taurus. This comes after several weeks of holding yourself back from openly criticizing other people. You have especially strong feelings concerning anything that touches activities outside of the family. An explosion is imminent and likely unavoidable. Go ahead and express yourself.

GEMINI — You must be wondering what in the world is going on? On the one hand, you have humanistic and harmonious thoughts about your family and work environment. On the other hand, you also have a deep desire to destroy everything in order to start fresh! You will have to choose.

CANCER — You may be planning for the future, Cancer, yet find yourself needing to make choices that will resonate far beyond the next few months. It’s possible that you will have to consider sending your children to a new school, for example, or decide to move across the country.

LEO — You can expect to be volatile today, Leo! No one will dare contradict you or insinuate that you’ve taken your ideas from others. You have the potential to get really angry. Rather than say things you might later regret, write down your thoughts. And if you do feel the need to make a speech, do it publicly.

VIRGO — Don’t hesitate to speak up for what is right, Virgo, even if it means confronting someone with power. So be it. The slightest injustice can’t be tolerated. When you voice your opinion, as you feel compelled to do, it makes others respect you. This has been a long time coming, and it does you a tremendous amount of good!

LIBRA — Libra, no one has ever accused you of being overly

diplomatic. In fact, since you have no compunction about saying what you think, your mouth regularly gets you into trouble. It’s true that your verbal outbursts often relieve tension in tight situations, but there are times when kind words are a more effective way to get a point across. Why not try it?

SCORPIO — There’s some likelihood you’ll become irritated with someone close to you today, Scorpio. Just who do they think they are, anyway? How insulting to put on such an act, especially considering how long you’ve known each other. Whatever you fight about, at the heart of it is your frustration and concern that your friendship may end.

SAGITTARIUS — Something’s gotten into you today, Sagittarius. An iconoclastic imp inside you is determined to tear down every convention, especially in the art world. Why are you so furious with orthodoxy? Did you dream that an imitator stole one of your ideas and made a fortune with it? If you were an art critic, we would expect you to sing the praises of the vanguard.

CAPRICORN — If you’re involved in an occupation similar to that of your mother or father, Capricorn, today you may question if the choice was yours or preordained. Did you take this career path of your own volition? If not, what is it that you should really be doing with your professional life? You feel rebellious and yearn for more independence.

AQUARIUS — Most people form their opinions on the basis of what they’re told by a few people who supposedly know what they’re talking about. Certain ideas become fashionable. Today, Aquarius, you have no patience for these tendencies. In fact, you’re tempted to use vulgar language just to shock the pseudo-intellectuals out of their complacency.

PISCES — If you’re involved with the arts, the day ahead will be a bright one for you, Pisces. You feel a strong desire to bring people together in pursuit of some artistic endeavor. Listen to your longings. You’re likely to be a sharp talent scout, or at the very least, a person who is able to enhance other people’s talents.

SUDOKU

CODEWORD PUZZLE

By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Cover today’s East/South cards.

After years of focusing on writing, I’m playing in casual online games — finding out how rusty I am. Try to defend better than I did as West. South’s 2NT showed 18 or so points, balanced. I led the king of diamonds: four, three, eight. What next?

I knew East had only three diamonds; with four, he would have signaled higher. Even if he had the queen, we needed a fifth trick. At Trick Two, I led the jack of hearts — and South took five clubs and four hearts.

DIAMOND HONOR

If I shift to a spade, East wins and returns the jack of diamonds for down one. A spade shift from my jack with Q-10-4 in dummy looked risky, but I can’t construct a hand for South, consistent with his bidding, where I give away the contract.

I had to assume East had a diamond honor. If he had the king of spades also, he couldn’t have a heart honor, so South would always make 3NT.

Principle: On defense, assume declarer has a hand that will let you beat the contract.

QUESTION You hold: Q 10 4 A 7 5 2 9 7 4 Q J 5. Your partner opens one diamond, you respond one heart,

he bids two clubs and you return to two diamonds. Partner then bids 2NT. What do you say?

ANSWER: Your two diamonds showed at most nine points, and you have a maximum, so you might raise to 3NT. Still, you lack a helping diamond honor, and if partner’s hand is short in hearts, a heart lead may be damaging. If not vulnerable, pass or bid three diamonds.

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

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

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

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

“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” — Harry S Truman