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Board of Supervisors hears update at its final scheduled meeting of 2021

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Lasting from Monday night into Tuesday morning, a storm slammed Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties with heavy rain and fast wind. Nearly 8 inches of rain was reported on the San Marcos Pass. Elsewhere, rain varied from 2 inches in Santa Barbara and Goleta to 3 inches in Lompoc and Solvang. But there were no major debris flows and no major damage in Santa Barbara County, including the Alisal Fire burn scar. The storm ended by noon Tuesday. The rain reportedly didn’t cause major flooding. But the conditions, which included winds varying from 6 to 19 mph Tuesday in Santa Barbara, did set the stage for obstructions on roads and traffic collisions. For example, there were boulders on Cold Springs Road in Montecito. In the 200 block of Shaw Road in Los Alamos, a 100-foot tree fell during the heavy rain and high winds Monday night into a detached garage and a 200-foot travel trailer. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded. Capt. Daniel Bertucelli, the department’s public information officer, reported there were no injuries. Traffic collisions were reported early Tuesday morning on Highway 101 in Santa Maria, Carpinteria and Ventura. On Monday, Santa Barbara County issued an evacuation order for the areas in and surrounding the Alisal Fire burn scar. An evacuation center was set up at Santa Barbara City College’s Wake Center on Turnpike Road. Around 2 p.m., Tuesday, the evacuation order was lifted, but residents were cautioned to drive carefully because of debris and flooded roads. Refugio Road was Please see WEATHER on A4

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A COVID-19 update, cannabis operator appeals and the 2022 Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan were all topics of discussion at the final Board of Supervisors meeting of the year. Dr. Van Do-Reynoso and Dr. Henning Ansorg represented the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and shared an update concerning COVID-19 and the omicron variant. Dr. Do-Reynoso, the public health director, reported that the county currently has a case rate of 12.8 cases per 100,000 residents. The director additionally showed the case rate among vaccinated individuals is 6.2 cases per 100,000 residents, while the case rate for unvaccinated individuals is 24.1 per 100,000 residents. According to Dr. Do-Reynoso, approximately 84,000 booster

Heavy runoff from Tuesday morning’s rain goes down State Street in downtown Santa Barbara. By noon, the rain was over, and the sky was mostly blue again.

City Council OKs new underground utility district on Cliff Drive from Salida Del Sol to San Rafael Avenue

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The Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday approved the city’s plan to use the last of its Rule 20A funds for underground utilities on Cliff Drive from Salida Del Sol to San Rafael Avenue. Earlier this year, the California Public Utilities Commission voted to discontinue Rule 20A work credits by the end of 2022. Rule 20A is a statewide funding mechanism for municipalities to bury power lines. Santa Barbara has used the program’s funds to convert utilities on Cliff Drive from Mesa Lane to Lighthouse Road from overhead power poles to underground lines. The $5.2 million project was completed in

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June 2011. The city has an additional $2.5 million in Rule 20A funds it expects in 2022, but Southern California Edison said Santa Barbara must choose a project by the end of 2021 to remain “active” and avoid losing its funds. City staff chose the new project’s territory, and the council moved the plan forward — aware of SCE’s tight deadline. Councilmember Kristen Sneddon, whose district covers the high-fire-risk foothills, asked why the city hadn’t considered burying utilities in her district when drafting a plan 10 years ago. (Undergrounding utilities helps mitigate the risk of wildfire.) “It’s a different world now than 10 years ago in terms of fire hazards,” Councilmember Sneddon said during Tuesday’s

meeting. The CPUC plans to meet in June of 2022 to issue a Phase Two decision regarding the future of Rule 20A, including setting criteria for wildfire mitigation. Rule 20A has primarily been used for aesthetic purposes, the CPUC’s June 2021 decision said. Adam Hendel, a principal engineer with the city of Santa Barbara, wrote a letter on behalf of the city in 2020 to advocate for an extension of Rule 20A along with the League of California Cities. “It is appropriate to add wildland fire mitigation to the Rule 20A project selection criteria because it adds to the City’s discretion to decide for what purpose to use our Rule 20A Please see UTILITIES on A2

shots have been administered in Santa Barbara County thus far, slightly outpacing the national statistics. The director also shared clarifications from the new California Department of Public Health’s statewide masking mandates, saying that counties with existing local health orders, like Santa Barbara, continue to apply. The state health department also considers indoor sports as well as exercise and conditioning as exempted activities to the mandate and recommends weekly screen testing. Dr. Ansorg, the county public health officer, provided an update on the omicron variant. He told the board there are currently at least 50 mutations of the variant, which likely will lead to more rapid spread. Dr. Ansorg also explained that the omicron variant is more Please see COVID-19 on A3

Santa Barbara ends fiscal year with ‘modest surplus’

Utilities to be buried on Cliff Drive

Cathy Murillo is wrapping up her term as the Santa Barbara mayor. In January, Mayor-elect Randy Rowse will start his tenure.

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At left, there are at least 50 mutations of the omicron variant, Dr. Henning Ansorg, the Santa Barbara County public health officer, told the Board of Supervsiors Tuesday. At right, Santa Barbara County has 12.8 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents, Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, the public health director, said.

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The city of Santa Barbara finished the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021, with a nearly $6.6 million General Fund surplus. Its net position grew $31 million compared to a year prior, the City Council’s Finance Committee learned in its Tuesday meeting. The favorable position may prove necessary as the city looks at its pension-plan liabilities and hopes to create housing options for the homeless. Accounting manager Doug Smith credited the “modest surplus” to American Rescue Plan Act funds and strict budgeting. The city cut back on $60 million in expenditures entering the fiscal year.

Sales tax and transientoccupancy tax revenue increased toward the end of the fiscal year, bringing up fourth-quarter revenues. Fiscal Year 2020 ended in a $2.8 million deficit, and the city dug into its reserves. The General Fund reserve balance was $8.5 million below target, but it is now less than $500,000 below policy level. “Reserves have been used heavily since COVID, tight fiscal controls and ARPA funds allowed the city to end the year closer to the policy-target level,” Mr. Smith said. “However, reserves are currently being projected to be used in Fiscal Year 2022 as challenges still remain in the General Fund.” The enterprise funds (such as water, downtown parking, airport Please see SURPLUS on A2

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46 COVID-19 new cases reported By FORREST MCFARLAND NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Santa Barbara County reported 46 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. There are also two deaths to report. Both individuals were 50-69 years of age. Both had underlying medical conditions. The deaths were not associated with a congregate care site. The highest number of cases, 14, was in Santa Maria, according

to the Public Health Department. Neighboring Orcutt had two cases. Elsewhere, three cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. Ten cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Two cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe.

Santa Ynez Valley reported seven cases. One case was in Goleta. The location of one case was pending. Forty-four patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 13 are recovering in intensive care units. Santa Barbara County now has a total of 46,700 cases, of which 429 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is now 556.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 67.9% of the eligible five-and-older population is fully vaccinated. The number is higher for those eligible in the city of Santa Barbara: 75.6%. Of the entire county population (all ages), 63.9% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

TRAFFIC, LEGAL & FIRE BLOTTER Titan Frozen Fruit agrees to settlement Santa Maria-based company Titan Frozen Fruit LLC will pay approximately $70,000 in penalties following a settlement with the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office involving the handling of hazardous materials. District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced the settlement

Tuesday. The case originated from an incident in August 2020 where two cleaning agents at the company’s facility mixed, causing chlorine gas to release. The Santa Maria Fire Department responded to the incident. At least five employees were treated for symptoms related to gas exposure. Inspectors with Santa Barbara County’s Certified Unified Program Agency found Titan’s

Hazardous Materials Business Plan failed to account for the possibility of the chemicals coming into contact with each other during cleaning. According to the District Attorney’s Office, Titan fully cooperated with the investigation and reached a settlement to pay civil penalties to Santa Barbara County as well as an agreement that requires Titan to update and implement their Hazardous Materials Business Plan.

“Violations involving the handling of hazardous materials pose a danger to members of the public and to first responders,” District Attorney Dudley said in a news release. “As this case makes clear, they also threaten the safety of company employees. My office takes these violations very seriously, and we appreciate Titan’s cooperation in the resolution of this matter.”

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residents and their community. Organizations that promote educational and cultural activities, such as music, art and recreation, as well as special events, are encouraged to apply for the grants, according to a news release. The city of Goleta also sets aside an annual portion of the Community Development Block Grant funds to support low-income residents, seniors and those experiencing homelessness. CDBG funds are dispersed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which

regulates how the money’s used. The city of Goleta reserves the funds for agencies that fully qualify for CDBG funding and serve the goals of the city’s fiveyear consolidated plan. To be eligible, agencies must apply for a minimum of $10,000. The city distributed more than $33,000 to public services from the CDBG allocation from the 20202021 Fiscal Year. Once all applications are received, they are evaluated by a committee made up of the mayor, mayor pro tempore and two Goleta residents appointed by the

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city write another letter. “Certainly every neighborhood deserves to have undergrounded utilities, our working class neighborhoods as well,” Mayor Cathy Murillo said. “So if we write a letter, I hope it’s broad and talks about the aesthetics all over the city.” CPUC plans to address disadvantaged communities in Phase Two of its decision.

“I find it a little disconcerting that portions of our community that have more privilege are being highlighted to have this happen in their neighborhoods,” Mayor Pro Tem Oscar Gutierrez said. “I would also want to encourage city staff to have this done in the other, less fortunate districts.” The city council approved the plan unanimously. Despite convictions to serve other areas,

pressure to present a project by the year’s end loomed. Other Rule 20 programs allow utility poles to be undergrounded at a cost to property owners, per their request. The next city council meeting on the calendar is Jan. 11, when Mayor Murillo will leave her office to Mayor-elect Randy Rowse.

level. “We have a significant amount of capital investment, investing in our community, and it’s been a particular interest and focus to continue looking at our reserve management practices. In this time of post-COVID and economic volatility and uncertainty, it really

is important that we maintain an adequate level of reserves not only in the general fund but also in our enterprise funds,” Keith DeMartini, the city’s finance director, told the committee. Finance Committee Chair Eric Friedman acknowledged the discussions ahead, focusing

particularly on the pension liabilities. “There’s a lot more work to be done,” he said. “But as we take this piece by piece, we will continue to be in a strong position and appreciate all that we’ve done.”

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SANTA BARBARA — A groundbreaking ceremony is planned at 10 this morning at the Vera Cruz Village housing complex at 116 E. Cota St. The project is the latest development of affordable housing for special needs and homeless populations, according to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. Ceremony participants include Mayor Cathy Murrillo, Santa Barbara City Council members Alejandra Gutierrez and Oscar Gutierrez, and a representative for U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara. They and other dignitaries will have shovels in hand. The property consists of two parcels with a combined total of approximately 11,000 square feet and sits across the street from the current Cota Street commuter parking lot. The proposed project provides 28 studio units for very low and low-income renters, a one-bedroom manager unit, and common area and office space to accommodate on-site services and activities. Construction is expected to start this month in December 2021 and be completed within 18 months, according to a news release. All studio units will be subsidized with projectbased vouchers, making rent affordable at 30% of a resident’s income, the housing authority said in its news release. Vera Cruz Village will include nonprofits Garden Court, Inc and 2nd Story Associates (the Housing Authority’s affiliate nonprofit) as ownership partners in the new development.

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Senate votes to raise debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion

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(The Center Square) — The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to raise the debt ceiling $2.5 trillion, a move that would avoid a default on the nation’s debt payments likely until 2023, beyond the midterm elections. The 50-49 vote along party lines

now sends the measure to the U.S. House of Representatives. The Treasury Department had told Congress the nation would be unable to pay its creditors if the ceiling was not raised by Wednesday. “The resolution we will vote on will provide for raising of the debt limit to a level commensurate with funding necessary to get into

2023,” Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on the Senate floor Tuesday. “As I have said repeatedly, this is about paying debt accumulated by both parties.” Republicans refused to vote for the increase and criticized Democrats after the vote. Earlier this month, some Republicans did vote to allow a one-time removal

of the filibuster so the debt ceiling vote could pass. “The Democrats have decided to raise the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. “Their desire to continue to grow the government is a march towards a socialist America.” Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

Senators propose to increase Cal Fire staffing By MADISON HIRNEISEN

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(The Center Square) — California could see the addition of more than 1,000 permanent and seasonal firefighters to its force from a bipartisan budget proposal drafted by two state senators. Sens. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) announced last week that they would co-sponsor a budget proposal to increase staffing for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The budget proposal calls for $214.1 million in ongoing funds to increase staffing to about 356 permanent workers and 16 seasonal fuel crews, according to Sen. Grove’s office. According to the Sacramento Bee, the appropriation would increase the

number of seasonal firefighters by about 768 positions. The senators’ proposal would also ensure staffing aligns with the national standard of three firefighters per engine. “This proposal will be a critical down payment in supporting our firefighters who meet the increasing demands that wildfires have on our state,” Sen. Grove said in a statement on Friday. “Our firefighters continue to battle wildfires of historic proportions and work tirelessly to protect our communities.” Due to major staffing shortages, Cal Fire firefighters have been working long hours and overtime for weeks on end, sometimes without a single day off in between shifts, according to Sen. Grove. As wildfires continue to devastate communities across the state and are projected to keep getting worse in the coming years, the

senators’ proposal aims to relieve staffing shortages ahead of upcoming — and potentially more devastating — fire seasons. Currently Cal Fire has about 5,190 permanent staff, about 1,300 administrative support positions and funding for about 2,300 seasonal workers, according to Christine McMorrow, a spokesperson for Cal Fire. The budget for the department is about $2.9 billion. According to Cal Fire data, this year is set to be the secondworst fire season in terms of acres burned, coming in at over 2.5 million acres scorched so far during more than 8,600 incidents. This year is second only to 2020 when more than 9,900 incidents burned more than 4.2 million acres. On its website, Cal Fire notes that climate change is a “key driver” of longer fire seasons

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The San Marcos girls basketball team beat Hueneme 58-17 Monday night. Ellie Monson led the Royals with 15 points, followed by Natasha Bender with 10 and Michelle Arrellanes with 9. “We played as a team both offensively and defensively,” Coach Tiffany Simms told the News-Press in an email. Simms said San Marcos athletes shared the ball effectively and did a great job in executing their game plan. ST. BONAVENTURE DEFEATS LAGUNA BLANCA The St. Bonaventure girls basketball team beat Laguna Blanca 57-10 Monday night.

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Continued from Page A1 contagious than the delta, causing a new surge of cases in Britain. In light of this new information, both health officials concluded their presentation urging residents to get a booster shot if they are eligible. In other business, the County Executive Office provided an update to the board on cannabis compliance, enforcement and taxation in the first quarter of the fiscal year. County analysts Brittany Heaton and Steven Yee shared information regarding cannabis tax revenue, business licenses status and enforcement over illegal sales. Addressing declining numbers of revenue, Mrs. Heaton told the Board “making a dent” in the illegal market is difficult as they are neutered by state taxes. Mrs. Heaton explained to the board that, “there are several counties attempting to lower the burden of state taxes,” on cannabis cultivators and distributors in order to take some market control from illegal distributors. Despite this, the cannabis industry still collected $3.1 million in tax revenue this quarter. Issues arose over legal operators investing in illegal sales because of the demand in the black market. “I support this program because it brings in revenue for the county,” Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said in the meeting. “I don’t support a program where people are circumventing the rules and leaking in to the black market.” Despite this anxiety, Supervisor Lavagnino and others recognized the cannabis industry as the second largest source of revenue for the county and said the program is in a relatively good place. Additionally, Bien Nacido Vineyards presented an appeal to the board regarding the Canna

“Danica Rux continues to lead our team in scoring for her third straight game with a high score with 6 points, 4 of which came from an assist from Nikki Mielcarek, who continues to lead our team in assists,” Laguna Blanca Coach Anthony Ramirez told the News-Press in an email. “We continue to score more than half our points from assists, which is a great team stat to acknowledge,” Ramirez said. “If we can limit our turnovers as a team, which comes from improving our communication on the court, this young team of primarily freshmen and sophomores will continue to improve exponentially.” BISHOP DIEGO BEATS DUNN The Bishop Diego boys Rios, LLC Cannabis Cultivation Project. This appeal was denied by the County Planning Commission in May. Representatives of Bien Nacido explained concerns with the project water source, air quality impacts, odor control and several other potential factors. Canna Rios responded with its agricultural history within the county and how it has been approved by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission. “This is a case study on how difficult it is for an applicant to get through our process,” Supervisor Lavagnino said during the meeting. “The staff report is 267 pages long. This has been exhaustingly evaluated. This process has been vetted, and I support the staff’s recommendations.” “I appreciate all the issues raised by the appellants,” Vice Chair Joan Hartmann said. “I believe there are conditions that we may see one day that will require additional environmental analysis, but that did not happen in this case.” The motion to deny the appeal passed four to one with Supervisor Williams dissenting. The Probation Department presented its 2022 Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan to the Board. Their plan represented the county’s push towards restorative justice, offering youth incentives to perform well during their time at the Juvenile Justice Center. The department presented new initiatives to the board such as individual development coaches assigned to inmates upon their arrival, offering leadership opportunities and preparing high school graduates for postsecondary educational and vocational training. The board congratulated the Probation Department on its presentation and progressive initiatives. “These are folks who made

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basketball team defeated Dunn 61-49 Thursday. “A close game throughout, the Cardinals got some separation with tight defense in the fourth quarter and coasted to the victory,” Coach James Coronado told the News-Press in an email. “It wasn’t our sharpest effort of the season, but we’ll take the win. Give them (Dunn) credit; they battled all the way to the end. We were lucky to escape with a win.” Ty Williams led the Cardinals with 18 points, followed by Kai Morphy with 15, Brian Lopez with 12 and Bryan Trejo with 10. Eren Baltaoglu led Dunn with 19, and Nolan Anderson scored 15 points.

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email: dmason@newspress.com serious offenses. We need to do more work at younger ages to keep people from being in this situation,” said Supervisor Gregg Hart. “This is an innovative and much more humane approach driven by data and experience.” Chair Bob Nelson also affirmed these programs and emphasized the importance of state funding. “I want to echo the optimism of the board,” Supervisor Nelson said in the meeting. “We need to encourage the state to continue to fund this. I hope we continue to advocate for the backfill necessary for this program.” The board additionally heard the appeal of several environmental groups regarding the Santa Barbara Ranch Inland Development Agreement. The Environmental Defense Center, Surfrider and the Gaviota Coast Conservancy presented their concerns regarding the developer working in the Gaviota Coast region. They claimed the developer did not abide by the Inland Development Agreement and did not provide any creek restoration plans. Staff response maintained that the developer abided by the IDA and offered significant assistance to the nonprofits as specified in the agreements. After further comment, the board raised many concerns with both parties in the disagreement. “I’m struck by the fact that this feels like a failure of imagination and execution,” Supervisor Hart said in the meeting. “There’s a lot of effort that didn’t result in anything of value, and the Inland Development Agreement was predicated on there being something of value to the public.” While the majority of the board was supportive of the development, supervisors passed a motion for staff to reevaluate the performance of the developer and report their findings to the board at a later date. email: fmcfarland@newspress.com

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021

Producer prices increase 9.6% over 12 months By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released new economic data Tuesday showing that the producer price index, a key indicator of inflation, has risen 9.6% in the last 12 months, a major increase that has economists worried. The PPI for final demand rose 0.8% in November alone. The 9.6% spike in the last year is the highest increase since the federal government began tracking this data in 2010. “Final demand prices moved up 0.6 percent in each of the 3 prior months,” BLS said. “The index for final demand services rose 0.7 percent in November, the 11th consecutive advance. Over half of the broadbased increase in November can be traced to prices for final demand services less trade, transportation, and warehousing, which climbed 0.6 percent. The indexes for final demand trade services and for final demand transportation and warehousing services also moved higher, rising 0.6 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively.” These numbers do not totally capture the overall inflation rate, but give an idea of how prices have been skyrocketing in recent months. The price increases for

producers were spread across a range of industries. “Leading the November increase in the index for final demand services, prices for portfolio management advanced 2.9 percent,” BLS said. “The indexes for guestroom rental; securities brokerage, dealing, investment advice, and related services; fuels and lubricants retailing; airline passenger services; and transportation of freight and mail also moved higher. In contrast, margins for chemicals and allied products wholesaling fell 1.3 percent.” This data comes just days after the consumer price index, another leading marker of inflation, showed a 6.8% increase in prices. “The monthly all items seasonally adjusted increase was the result of broad increases in most component indexes, similar to last month,” BLS said. “The indexes for gasoline, shelter, food, used cars and trucks, and new vehicles were among the larger contributors. The energy index rose 3.5 percent in November as the gasoline index increased 6.1 percent and the other major energy component indexes also rose. The food index increased 0.7 percent as the index for food at home rose 0.8 percent.” The CPI figure was the highest in 39 years. “The all items index rose

6.8 percent for the 12 months ending October, the largest 12-month increase since the period ending June 1982,” BLS said. “The index for all items less food and energy rose 4.9 percent over the last 12 months, while the energy index rose 33.3 percent over the last year, and the food index increased 6.1 percent. These changes are the largest 12-month increases in at least 13 years in the respective series.” Meanwhile, inflation numbers have become a political problem for the Biden administration. An ABC/IPSOS poll released Sunday reported that 57% of Americans surveyed disapprove of President Joe Biden’s economic policies, particularly his handling of inflation, which has a 69% disapproval rating. Republicans have laid the blame for these numbers at President Biden’s feet and argued the federal government should hold off on Mr. Biden’s multi-trillion dollar social spending plan while inflation remains elevated. “Inflation numbers off the charts — thanks to Joe Biden,” Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said in a statement after the producer price index was released. Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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A pedestrian braves the rain and wind on State Street.

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reopened only for residents. Overall, the county survived the storm, and it made some ducks happy in Carpinteria, where a sudden pond developed Tuesday morning in a depression in the grass at Carpinteria State Beach Park. The National Weather Service said the rain will be

back Thursday but noted the storm would be a weak one. The forecast calls for a dry weekend. While the rain stopped by Tuesday afternoon, the cold didn’t. Highs were in the mid or upper 50s throughout Santa Barbara County, and lows were expected to dip into the low 40s overnight. Already, by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, the temperature was in the upper

40s in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. According to the weather service, the high in Santa Barbara will be 59 today, followed by highs in the low 60s through Saturday. It’s a similar story elsewhere in the county, although Santa Ynez apparently will be a little warmer with a high near 64 on Saturday. email: dmason@newspress.com

LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST

WAGNER , D. William

D. William “Bill” Wagner, 78, passed December 7th, 2021, at home in Santa Barbara, CA surrounded by his wife and sons. Bill was born to Earl and Lois Wagner in Dixon, IL and raised in Sterling, IL. A lifelong love of language and people led him from consecutive statewide debate championships for Illinois in 1960 and 1961 to Northwestern University to study Political Science and Government, continuing at Northwestern University School of Law where he graduated Cum Laude and was a member of the Law Review. Bill started practicing law in Chicago and moved to Los Angeles in 1981 as a partner at Sidley & Austin, specializing in corporate and commercial real estate law for over forty years. He was a champion of human and legal rights for all. His advocacy began early with work for the National Institute for Education in Law and Poverty in Chicago and continued with thirty years of service as a board member for Housing Options for People to Excel (HOPE) transitional housing in Venice, California. After moving to Santa Barbara, he served for eight years as vice chair on the steering committee for Human Rights Watch and as a board member for the Legal Aid Foundation. %LOO ZDV SUHFHGHG LQ GHDWK E\ KLV ÀUVW ZLIH %DUEDUD DQG VXUYLYHG E\ KLV VLVWHU 0DUFLD loving wife Sue Aldrich Wagner, sons Peter and Nicholas, their wives and his four grandchildren. He was a remarkable human being, beloved by family and friends, and will be remembered for many gifts, but perhaps most prominently for always being ready to share a companionable smile and a kindred voice. Those wishing to do so are invited to make a donation in his name to the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara (www.lafsbc.org, 301 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101) or Santa Barbara Human Rights Watch (11500 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 608, Los Angeles, CA 90064.)

HENDRIX, Ken

Ken Hendrix, our loving Dad and Papa, passed away suddenly November 17, 2021, in Goleta, California. Born August 1, 1931, in Louisville, Nebraska, his early OLIH ZDV VSHQW ZRUNLQJ RQ D GDLU\ IDUP DQG LQ FRUQ ÀHOGV After high school Ken moved with his family to Southern California where he joined the Navy. Ken served on the USS Duncan as a Radioman during the Korean War. After the Navy, while picking up a date at her apartment, her roommate Kathleen swept him off his feet. They soon married and had two children.

October 9, 1925 - December 7, 2021.

-RKQ /L]DUUDJD 6U OLYHG DQ H[WUDRUGLQDU\ OLIH ÀOOHG with the things he valued most: family, community service, growing his business and athletics. He was born in Los Angeles, California and moved with his parents to a ranch in Antelope Valley where they grew alfalfa and raised cattle. He lived and worked alongside his cousins Josephine, Blanche, Carmen, Eddie and Nancy and their parents. Childhood chores included milking goats and cows and by age 13 he was working on the alfalfa baler before school. He was an avid athlete through high school, playing basketball, football, and track at Antelope Valley High. He was the sophomore high school president, junior year vice president and belonged to the Letterman’s and Knights clubs. After high school he was drafted into the US Army and was stationed at Pearl Harbor as a sharpshooter, serving from 1944-46. After the war he completed two years at Antelope Valley College, where he played and coached football and was later inducted into the Whit Carter Hall of Fame for his athletic excellence. He was also invited to try out for the LA Dodgers professional baseball team. He received a football scholarship to UCLA where he played single wing tailback and strong safety and developed a lifelong passion for cheering on the Bruins. He met his wife Patty when he was a coach at Antelope Valley College, and she was a cheerleader. They married in 1955 and remained husband and wife for 57 years. They moved to Lompoc in 1956 to start their life together and raise three children: Janet Lizarraga, Johnny Lizarraga and Dr. Jennifer Lizarraga Richards. He was a man of few words, but many, many actions, and the occasional, memorable, and unexpected loud outburst of laughter. He founded his business, Aceco Equipment FRPSDQ\ LQ 7KLV ZDV KLV ÀUVW EXVLQHVV YHQWXUH LQ /RPSRF DQG WKH ÀQDQFLDO foundation for his family. Through his work at Aceco he served the community and built relationships with many families, businesses, and organizations. He was known for coaching Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball teams in the V ZKHUH KH PHW DQG LQÁXHQFHG PDQ\ SOD\HUV +H GRQDWHG HTXLSPHQW DQG WLPH WR maintain the Little League and Babe Ruth Fields. In 1999, as a tribute to his years of service, the John Lizarraga Baseball Field was named in his honor. One of the bigger accomplishments in his work life was being one of the founders of the First Valley Bank of Lompoc and serving on its board for 24 years. He was an active member of the La Purisima Church and community for decades. He helped support La Purisima through volunteering, providing equipment and giving of his time and labor. He helped to build the La Purisima Elementary School, that all three of his children attended and that continues to function to this day.

In 2014, Kathleen, Ken’s wife of 58 years, preceded him in passing. Ken is survived by his brother Raymond Hendrix of Camarillo, daughter Susan Hendrix Pfeifer of Gig Harbor, WA, son Joe Hendrix of Santa Barbara, grandchildren Theron, Courtney, .HOVH\ DQG -DFRE EHVW 3DSD HYHU DQG JUHDW JUDQGFKLOGUHQ 0HDUD %HDX DQG 5RPDQ 3DSD .HQQ\

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SAFINA, William “Billy”

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THURSDAY

Turning cloudy

A brief shower or two

INLAND

LIZARRAGA, John P., Sr.

Ken continued his education in electrical engineering, leading to a career in the aerospace industry. In 1965 they moved to Goleta into the family home where countless memories were made. Ken worked for many years at Aerojet and Santa Barbara Research Center and was able to enjoy over 30 years of UHWLUHPHQW VSHQW PRVWO\ ÀVKLQJ )URP HSLF $ODVND DQG %ULWLVK &ROXPELD ÀVKLQJ WULSV WR VLPSO\ ÀVKLQJ RII WKH *ROHWD SLHU ZLWK KLV JUDQGFKLOGUHQ DQG JUHDW JUDQGFKLOGUHQ ERWK ZHUH HTXDOO\ JUHDW MR\V LQ KLV OLIH )DPLO\ DQG IULHQGV DOO KDYH VWRULHV RI ÀVKLQJ trips spent with Ken on his boat the “Swell Time.” After retirement, Ken and Kathleen went on several trips including a Mississippi River Paddleboat cruise and a fall colors tour in the Northeast. Ken continued to travel and most recently explored the San Juan Islands in Washington State with his daughter and son. Celebrating his 90th birthday LQ $XJXVW ZLWK ORYHG RQHV .HQ VHUYHG XS KLV IDPRXV WUL WLS DQG NHSW WXUQLQJ WKH QLQH balloon over to make sixty, which he swore he was.

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TODAY

He was broadly involved in the Lompoc community, serving on the Chamber of Commerce for 10 years and was named Man of the Year in 1982. He served on the Lompoc Hospital Foundation Board and worked for decades on the Santa Barbara County Housing Authority which functions to provide housing to those most in need. In 2008, the City of Lompoc honored him for his extraordinary generosity and exemplary dedication to the citizens and community of Lompoc by planting a tree in his honor in Recognition Grove.

The list of accomplishments still doesn’t do justice to the role he played in the lives of family and friends. He was a role model to many based on his honesty, reliability, generosity, hard work and tenacity. He built a foundation that allowed so many others to have years of stability and opportunity, and he could always be counted on as a source of help and advice. He supported and was loved by his extended family of four generations. He is celebrated by his children Janet, John Jr (Gayle) and Jennifer (John), his grandchildren Katelyn, Cameron (Adam), Rawley, Cam, Royce, Skylar, and his greatgrandson Derick. The family has chosen to have a private memorial service and extends their gratitude to Dr. Rollin Bailey, his nurse Maria, Dr. Bindu Kamal, Dr. Sandy Wilson, VNA Hospice and Karen and Saul Dominquez Jr, for their superb care. Donations in his name can be made to Lompoc Babe Ruth Baseball (PO Box 92, Lompoc, CA 93436) or the Lompoc High School Baseball team (515 West College Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436).

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Mostly sunny and Cool with periods cool of sun INLAND

Sunny, but cool

INLAND

54 34

57 35

60 28

58 27

58 34

57 38

57 41

58 37

59 38

57 40

COASTAL

Pismo Beach 55/43

COASTAL

Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 50/38

Guadalupe 56/41

Santa Maria 55/41

Vandenberg 56/45

New Cuyama 47/30 Ventucopa 44/29

Los Alamos 55/36

Buellton 55/35

Solvang 54/34

Gaviota 55/42

SANTA BARBARA 57/38 Goleta 55/38

Carpinteria 55/41 Ventura 54/41

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

ALMANAC

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

TEMPERATURE High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low

58/47 64/40 79 in 1983 25 in 1967

PRECIPITATION 24 hours through 6 p.m. yest. Month to date (normal) Season to date (normal)

2.32” 2.36” (1.01”) 2.13” (3.01”)

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

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

50/38/pc 50/32/pc 36/17/pc 41/21/pc 49/44/pc 52/47/r 53/34/pc 51/45/r 50/43/pc 54/39/pc 32/21/c 56/46/c 57/50/c 51/45/r 55/48/r 52/36/pc 56/41/pc 60/40/pc 52/38/pc 52/38/pc 49/43/c 59/45/pc 54/50/r 55/49/c 57/43/pc 53/40/pc 31/26/sn

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 52/36/c 56/38/sh 59/39/r 59/44/r 56/39/r 57/35/c 58/43/r 54/44/c

59/47/s 44/41/pc 63/46/c 79/67/pc 51/24/pc 81/71/pc 81/72/sh 55/24/sh 52/50/pc 58/50/pc 58/40/s 41/39/sn 73/53/c 32/23/c 42/36/sn 57/46/pc

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind from the northwest at 7-14 knots today. Wind waves 4-7 feet with a west swell 5-9 feet at 11-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind from the northwest at 7-14 knots today. Wind waves 4-7 feet with a west swell 5-9 feet at 11-second intervals. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 17

6:51 a.m. 8:21 p.m. 7:19 a.m. 9:05 p.m. 7:47 a.m. 9:44 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

5.6’ 3.5’ 5.8’ 3.5’ 5.8’ 3.5’

Low

12:23 a.m. 2:05 p.m. 12:54 a.m. 2:39 p.m. 1:23 a.m. 3:11 p.m.

1.8’ 0.1’ 2.1’ -0.2’ 2.3’ -0.4’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 52/42/sh 60/34/pc 42/18/pc 48/14/c 54/47/c 56/39/pc 55/39/c 49/34/sh 51/39/r 55/43/pc 33/2/sn 56/42/pc 58/40/pc 56/32/pc 56/41/pc 55/39/c 55/45/c 63/47/pc 56/44/pc 55/34/sh 52/35/pc 60/48/pc 55/43/pc 55/41/pc 59/42/sh 55/43/pc 35/6/sn

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

Wind from the west-northwest at 6-12 knots today. Wind waves 3-6 feet with a west swell 4-7 feet at 10-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 47/30/pc 55/38/pc 57/40/c 55/43/pc 55/41/c 54/34/c 56/45/c 54/41/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

65/55/pc 62/49/c 50/29/pc 74/64/t 53/25/s 81/68/pc 81/74/sh 27/14/pc 63/52/c 64/52/c 65/43/s 46/38/c 57/36/r 35/25/sn 42/35/r 65/52/c

At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 91,493 acre-ft. Elevation 711.24 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 5.1 acre-ft. Inflow 15.7 acre-ft. State inflow 11.9 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. +0 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

Full

Last

Dec 18

Dec 26

WORLD CITIES

Today 6:58 a.m. 4:51 p.m. 2:42 p.m. 3:49 a.m.

New

Jan 2

Thu. 6:59 a.m. 4:51 p.m. 3:14 p.m. 4:47 a.m.

First

Jan 9

Today Thu. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 41/22/pc 43/22/pc Berlin 48/43/c 48/39/pc Cairo 66/51/s 65/52/s Cancun 83/73/t 84/73/t London 54/46/pc 52/43/sh Mexico City 71/45/s 72/46/s Montreal 35/33/sn 52/36/c New Delhi 70/48/pc 69/50/pc Paris 46/40/c 48/40/pc Rio de Janeiro 84/76/t 82/76/pc Rome 57/41/pc 55/39/s Sydney 80/68/pc 71/66/r Tokyo 56/45/s 57/49/pc W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Life

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Annual AIA gala showcases local designs By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

o honor the achievements of local architects and architecture, the American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara hosted its annual Design Awards Gala recently to showcase its members’ contribution to the community’s architectural legacy. The AIA Santa Barbara Design Awards program recognizes excellence in architecture, residential architecture, restoration/renovation and urban design. Criteria used by the jury included quality of design, resolution of the program idea, sustainable responsibility, innovation, thoughtfulness and technique. Members of this year’s jury were Mariana Ibanez, Aaron Jon Hyland and Allvin Huang. Receiving the highest awards were: • The Thacher School Dining Pavilion: Category, Commercial Buildings; Blackbird Architects; Alex Nye, photographer. • Jeff and Judy Henley Hall, Institute for Energy Efficiency: Category, Commercial Buildings; Kieran Timberlake; Patrick Price, photographer. • UCSB San Joaquin Student Housing: Category, Mixed Use and Multifamily Residential; Please see AWARDS on B2

ALEX NYE PHOTO

The American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara presented its highest awards recently for sites such as the Thacher School Dining Pavilion, above. It won in the category for Commercial Buildings. The design was by Blackbird Architects.

Architectural winners

COURTESY PHOTO

ANDY YUTSAI PHOTO

At left, AIA Santa Barbara presented one of its top awards to Cabrillo Commercial for the category for Santa Barbara Architectural Heritage. The work was by DMHA Architecture + Interior Design. At right, Mar Vista won a Merit award for Single Family Residential. The work was by Tim Gorter.

ERIN FEINBLATT PHOTO

BRUCE DAMONTE PHOTO

At left, a Merit award was presented to Crestline for Single Family Residential. The work was by Anacapa Architecture. At right, a Merit award went to Portola Dining Commons for Commercial Buildings. The work was by Kieran Timberlake.

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ver feel that you were a hot mess? I guess that’s the new way of saying, “I think I’m having a nervous breakdown.” All around you Murphy’s law is in full force, and you are honestly having a hard time believing that so much could go wrong so quickly. This year could only be better, right? But you’re still having a hard time, and depression has taken root in your psyche so life is harder to navigate. It hasn’t been a total disaster. There have been some victories: maybe a new job or a new place to live that are nicer than where you were. Perhaps you were able to extricate yourself without too much fallout from an entanglement that was quite toxic. Perhaps you had several crises that were unexpected. Health issues and sometimes problems with the kids or relatives can throw a wrench into the works and make life difficult, adding to your depressive state and making it all so much harder. Other times it can seem like everything around you is breaking: The roof may be leaking, or there are problems with the kitchen sink. On a more serious note, problems at work could be causing financial

worries. If you are in the Sandwich Generation, it can be very tough taking care of both kids and aging parents. But it is important to take care of those you love and who cared for you when you needed them. You should feel good about yourself for doing it, but your depression will only let you keep going and won’t allow you to feel good about yourself because your brain chemicals are sending the wrong signals. It can get a little scary to venture into the world or to even open up your email, but you must know that all is not lost. You have gotten through a couple of other dark times. They happen to most of us, sometimes for a couple of weeks, sometimes for a couple of years, but you have to learn to make the best of it and seek help where you can. Trying to do everything yourself when you are not at full capacity can be very tough. Truthfully, no matter how bad your life seems, there are other people who have it worse. Remembering this can give you perspective. So the next time you feel overwhelmed, just take a look at those around you, and see if you can find some balance. You may

find that your problems are not so big after. In fact, by comparison you may find that yours are not “real” problems, but challenges and/or inconveniences that are just making it more difficult to navigate your life at the moment. Now I know that comparing yourself to others can be a trap, one in which you usually end up feeling sorry for yourself. But in this case, it may make you see that your complaints of the moment, though valid, do not compare with what others are going through. If there is anyone you know with a terminal illness, just think about that person and it will help you find your own balance. What this gives you is greater understanding of exactly where you are and can inspire you to pull yourself up and reclaim the life that you deserve. When bad things happen to you, be thankful that you will have another day to fix what’s gone wrong. As long as there is air in your lungs, you can make it better. Seldom perfect, but usually better. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is an award-winning therapist and humanitarian. He is also a columnist, the author of seven books, and a blogger for PsychologyToday.com with nearly 27 million readers. Reach him at barton@bartongoldsmith.com. His column appears Sundays and Wednesdays in the News-Press.

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

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

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

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PET of the WEEK Linnea Linnea is one smart bunny. The 1-year-old Netherland Dwarf rabbit, who’s also a short haired rabbit, is awaiting adoption at the Santa Maria Animal Center, 548 W. Foster Road. This breed is known for being more intelligent than the rest and, therefore, very trainable, according to CAPA, the center’s nonprofit partner. “But also, less forgiving! Too smart for their own good, as the saying goes.” According to CAPA, “they thrive in a quiet, stable environment with plenty of human interaction, and they are active, curious and playful like all other rabbits. However, dwarf rabbits generally do not like to be picked up or held tightly, so they do not make ideal pets for children.” CAPA explained that Netherland Dwarf rabbits tend to be nervous, and you need some

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patience to develop a bond with a bunny like Linnea. But CAPA said the reward for that patience is a beautiful, longtime relationship. Linnea’s adoption fees include her spay, vaccinations, fleatreatment and health/wellness exam. Linnea’s microchip is included

compliments of CAPA, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the medical and behavioral needs of the animals at Animal ServicesLompoc. Both Animal Services-Lompoc and the Santa Maria Animal Center are part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services. To see all the available animals, go to countyofsb.org/phd/animal/ petsearch.sbc. To meet the animal of your choice, call for an appointment. For more information, call the Santa Maria Animal Center at 805-934-6119. To learn more about CAPA and its partnership with Santa Barbara County Animal Services, go to www.facebook.com/ capaoflompoc. If you want to help but can’t adopt, go to www.lompoccapa.org for the CAPA wish list, information on how to become a volunteer, and donation opportunities. — Dave Mason

Congregation B’nai B’rith plans Mitzvah Day By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Congregation B’nai B’rith’s will celebrate the spirit of gratitude and giving back during its annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday. Doors at the Santa Barbara congregation, 1000 San Antonio Creek Road, will open for breakfast at 8:30 a.m., with the welcome address at 9:30 a.m., and projects will begin at 10 a.m. In partnership with many local nonprofits, a dozen goodwill projects will take place at Congregation B’nai B’rith and throughout the Santa Barbara area. Mitzvah is a Jewish tenet offering guidance on “how to live a good and meaningful life.” Mitzvah Day allows all generations in the Congregation B’nai B’rith community to come together, help others, strengthen the community and engage in acts of kindness, according to a news release. All events will be held outdoors and follow COVID safety protocols. Events will be held in

person at CBB, including at offsite locations. On-site events include: • Saving Lives: donating blood and helping to replenish the local blood banks. • The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation: Create a “Good Night Kit”: pillow, fairy lights lamp, teddy bear, and more to gift to children fighting cancer. • Lunch for the hungry: Assembling lunch bags and basic needs items to be delivered to the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. • Scrap-booking for dreamers: When a dreamer passes away, the Dream Foundation commits to make a beautiful and colorful page to remember the dream they fulfilled and offer a wonderful memento for their families. • Animal Mitzvah: Build and paint bird feeders, and organize donated blankets to be delivered to the Santa Maria Animal Center, which is part of Santa Barbara County Animal Services. • Recognizing healthcare workers: Bake cookies and make cards to deliver to 350 Cottage

Hospital workers who volunteered to vaccinate people throughout the pandemic • Unity Shoppe: Helping assemble bags for kids and adults struggling to make ends meet. • Operation Gratitude: Helping make paracord bracelets that are added to care packages and have proven to be life-saving. Off-Site projects include: • Tree Gleaning: Joining other nature lovers to glean private homes trees and donate all the produce to Unity Shoppe. • Beach Clean Up: Cleaning downtown beaches to protect the sea animals. The Mitzvah Day Committee chair is Annie Kempe, and the steering committee members are Florie Wachtenheim, Julie Wood and Leah Weissbuch. Sponsors include Montecito Bank & Trust, Costco, Sunny Smiles, Trader Joe’s, Albertsons, Sprouts and Ralphs. For more information, visit cbbsb.org. — kzehnder@newspress.com

AWARDS

Continued from Page B1 Loh Architects; Bruce Damonte, photographer. • Cabrillo Commercial Complex: Category, Santa Barbara Architectural Heritage; DMHA Architecture + Interior Design. Winners of Merit awards were: • Crestline: Category, Single Family Residential; Anacapa Architecture; Erin Feinblatt, photographer. • Mar Vista Residence: Category, Single Family Residential; Tim Gorter; Andy Yutsai, photographer. • Pepper Hill Villa: Category, Proposed/Unbuilt Projects; Shubin Donaldson; Colin Rickard, photographer. • Portola Dining Commons: Category, Commercial Buildings; Kieran Timberlake; Bruce Damonte, photographer. Receiving honorable mentions were: • Vista de la Cumbre: Category, Small Projects, Single Family Residential Additions, Remodels or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs); Anacapa Architecture; Erin Feinblatt, photographer. • Yonder Escalante: Category, Commercial Buildings; Anacapa Architecture; Aleks Danielle, photographer. email: mmcmahon@newspress. com

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PETITION OF: BRADLEY THOMAS HUNT FOR CHANGE OF NAME. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV04540

TOALLINTERESTEDPERSONS: Petitioner: KELLY CHRISTINA KLEIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KELLY CHRISTINA KLEIN to Proposed name: KELLY CHRISTINA TURSICK THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 24, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 5 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 12/06/2021 Name: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Bradley Thomas Hunt filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Bradley Thomas Hunt to Proposed name: Bradley Orion White THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 25, 2022 Time: 10:00 am Dept: 3 Address: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Barbara News-Press Date: 12/07/2021 Name: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.

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As part of the transition to a by-trustee area election system by the Goleta Union School District, the District’s Governing Board will hold a public hearing to receive community comments and public testimony concerning proposed trustee voting area plans. The proposed trustee voting area maps are available for viewing online at https://www.gusd.us/cvra. The public hearing will be held during a Governing Board meeting on December 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Visit https://www.gusd.us/board/board-calendar to access the meeting link via Zoom or for instructions to provide public comment. DEC 8, 15 / 2021 -- 57793

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To Advertise in the Classified EMAIL: classad@newspress.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003228. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: FOOD IS LOVE MARKET & DELI, 135 E CARRILLO ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: FOOD IS LOVE MARKET & DELI LLC, 135 E CARRILLO ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/24/2021 by: E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 11, 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) DEC 1, 8, 15, 22 / 2021--57786

PUBLIC NOTICES 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)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 00048114-025-RW4 (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: RICHARD REYNA LONGORIA and DIANA LEE LONGORIA, 415 E. Chestnut Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: ASHTON BROOKE CHRISTIAN AND LINDSEY MARTIN CHRISTIAN, 5106 WILSON LN, BETHESDA MD 20814 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are Fixtures, Equipment and Assets of that certain business located at: 415 E. Chestnut Ave., Lompc, CA 93436 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: RICHARD LONGORIA WINES aka LONGORIA WINES aka LONGORIA WINERY & TASTING ROOM (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is FEBRUARY 4, 2022 at the office of Aliso Escrow, a division of Fidelity National Title, 4522 Market Street Ventura, CA 93003, Escrow No. 00048114-025-RW4, Escrow Officer: Rhonda Wharton. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is FEBRUARY 3, 2022.. (10) This Bulk Sale IS subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: “NONE”. Dated: 11/30/21 Transferees: S/ ASHTON BROOKE CHRISTIAN S/ LINDSEY MARTIN CHRISTIAN 12/15/21 CNS-3537040# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS DEC 15 / 2021 -- 57825

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHELBY CATHERINE BRADY Case Number: 21PR00540 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SHELBY CATHERINE BRADY A Petition for Probate has been filed by DAWN M. BRADY in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that DAWN M. BRADY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 01/20/2022 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Deborah K. Boswell, Esq. Address: Mullen & Henzell, L.L.P. 112 E. Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 966-1501 DEC 1, 8, 15 / 2021--57780

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003252. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA SMILES DENTISTRY, 1412 SAN ANDRES ST. SUITE D, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: DONALD LAYUS, DDS, INC.: 1412 SAN ANDRES ST. SUITE D, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 11/30/2021 by E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Apr 05, 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: 2021-0003315. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: VERONICA SPRINGS CHURCH, 949 VERONICA SPRINGS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 949 VERONICA SPRINGS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. STATE OF INC.: CA. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/09/2021 by E28, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Dec 09, 2016. 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)

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SANTA BARBARA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND ANNEXATION TO CARPINTERIA SANITARY DISTRICT LAFCO FILE 21-06 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission will be held on January 6, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. At the hearing the Commission will consider an amendment to the sphere of influence of and an annexation to the Carpinteria Sanitary District. The meeting will be at the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room at 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA. 93101; however, public attendance may be restricted. See instructions below on additional public participation. Location of Proposed Sphere of Influence Amendment & Annexation; CEQA. The property includes 0.0465 acres located within Santa Barbara County ROW, on Santa Claus Lane, approximately 800 feet southeast of Padaro Lane. The area of interest is approximately 112.56 feet long by 18 feet wide. The major street is Santa Claus Lane. The SOI and Annexation would be into the Carpinteria Sanitary District. LAFCO is acting as a Responsible Agency for the purpose of complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in response Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Santa Claus Lane Beach Access and Streetscape Improvement Project and Notice of Determination pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 361, which modified the Brown Act to allow for teleconferencing participation at local legislative body public meetings during a proclaimed state of emergency. As urgency legislation, this law took effect immediately. Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A&C), the Commission is holding its January 6, 2022 meeting via teleconferencing as a result of a proclaimed state of emergency, meeting in person presents an imminent risk to the health and safety of attendees. Therefore, Commissioners and members of the public may attend this meeting via teleconferencing, as provided below: 1. You may observe the live stream of the Commission meetings in the following ways: - Televised on local cable channel 20; - Online at: http://www.countyofsb.org/ceo/csbtv/livestream.sbc; and - YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20 - Via live stream through Zoom Webinar, as described below. 2. If you wish to comment on the specific agenda item, the following methods are available: - Place a comment in the record. Submit comment to the Clerk of the Board via email to: sbcob@countyofsb.orgemail prior to 5 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission meeting. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed to the Commission. - Comment read into the record at the meeting - Submit your comment via email prior to 5 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission meeting, limited to 250 words or less, to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Please state in your email that you would like this “read into the record.” Every effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations. Comments timely received will be placed into the record and distributed to the Commission. - Zoom Webinar “Attendee” - If you would like to comment through Zoom, please log onto the LAFCO website at www.sblafco.org and follow the instructions for registration and participation by Zoom that are on the agenda for the hearing. Disclosure of Campaign Contributions – LAFCO Commissioners are disqualified and are not able to participate in proceedings involving an “entitlement for use” if, within the 12 months preceding the LAFCO decision, the Commissioner received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant, an agent of the applicant or an financially interested person who actively supports or opposes the LAFCO decision on this matter. Persons participating in this proceeding who have made such contributions are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the proceedings. Disclosures must include the amount of the contribution and the recipient Commissioner and may be made either in writing to the Executive Officer of the Commission prior to the hearing or by an oral declaration at the time of the hearing. The foregoing requirements are set forth in the Political Reform Act of 1974, specifically in Government Code section 84308. Additional information. – Additional information regarding items to be considered at the meeting may be obtained by contacting the LAFCO office at 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101 or by calling 805-568-3391. The agenda and staff report for the hearing will be available at the LAFCO website at www.sblafco.org. 5 days before the hearing. Dated this 15th day of December 2021. Mike Prater, Executive Officer Santa Barbara LAFCO DEC 15 / 2021 -- 57806

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ACQUIRE LAND INTO TRUST ACTION: Notice of Decision to acquire land into trust under 25 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 151. SUMMARY: The Regional Director, Pacific Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, on the below date, has made a determination to acquire real property in trust for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California. The following described property in the unincorporated area of the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, described as follows: PARCEL ONE: (PORTION APN: 143-251-003) BEING THE WESTERLY 10.00 FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK 15, IN THE TOWN OF SANTA YNEZ ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED IN BOOK 1 OF MAPS AND SURVEYS, PAGE 41, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TOGETHER WITH THE WESTERLY 10.00 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY ONEHALF OF THE ALLEY LYING CONTIGUOUS WITH AND ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8, SAID ALLEY BEING ABANDONED BY ORDER OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECORDED MAY 12, 1955 IN BOOK 1314, PAGE 337, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE. THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS MADE PURSUANT TO THAT CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED JULY 29, 2011 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2011-0043200 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: (PORTION APN: 143-251-003) BEING ALL OF LOT 8, BLOCK 15, OF THE TOWN OF SANTA YNEZ ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED IN BOOK 1 OF MAPS AND SURVEYS, PAGE 41, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY ONEHALF OF THE ALLEY LYING CONTIGUOUS WITH AND ADJACENTTOTHESOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8, SAID ALLEY BEING ABANDONED BY ORDER OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECORDED MAY 12, 1955 IN BOOK 1314, PAGE 337, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTHERLY 66.00 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 40.00 FEET OF SAID LOT 8, ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WESTERLY 10.00 FEET OF SAID LOT 8 TOGETHER WITH THE WESTERLY 10.00 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY ONE-HALF OF SAID ALLEY LYING CONTIGUOUS WITH AND ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 AS PER SAID ABANDONMENT. THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS MADE PURSUANT TO THAT CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED JULY 29, 2011 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2011-0043201 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL THREE: (PORTION APN: 143-251-004) BEING LOT 9, BLOCK 15, OF THE TOWN OF SANTA YNEZ ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED IN BOOK 1 OF MAPS AND SURVEYS, PAGE 41, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY ONE-HALF OF THE ALLEY LYING CONTIGUOUS WITH AND ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 9, SAID ALLEY BEING ABANDONED BY ORDER OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECORDED MAY 12, 1955 IN BOOK 1314, PAGE 337, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE. THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS MADE PURSUANT TO THAT CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED JULY 29, 2011 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2011-0043202 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL FOUR: (PORTION APN: 143-251-004) BEING THE NORTHERLY 66.00 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 40.00 FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK 15, OF THE TOWN OF SANTA YNEZ ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF FILED IN BOOK 1 OF MAPS AND SURVEYS, PAGE 41, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS MADE PURSUANT TO THAT CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED JULY 29, 2011 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2011-0043199 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. The subject property is identified in Santa Barbara County records as Assessor’s Parcel Number 143-251003 and 143-251-004, containing .52 acres, more or less. The property is contiguous to lands held in trust for the Santa Ynez Reservation. DATE: This determination was made on December 8, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lorrae Russell, Realty Specialist, Pacific Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-6071. S U P P L E M E N T A R Y INFORMATION: This notice is published to comply with the requirement of 25 CFR 151.12(d)(2)(iii) that notice be given of the decision by the authorized representative of the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in trust. A copy of the determination is available at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pacific Regional Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. Any party who wishes to seek judicial review of the Regional Director’s decision must first exhaust administrative remedies. The Regional Director’s decision may be appealed to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) in accordance with the regulations in 43 C.F.R. 4.310-4.340. If you choose to appeal this decision, your notice of appeal to the IBIA must be signed by you or your attorney and must be either postmarked and mailed (if you use mail) or delivered (if you use another means of physical delivery, such as FedEx or UPS) to the IBIA within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. The regulations do not authorize filings by facsimile/fax or by electronic means. Your notice of appeal should clearly identify the decision being appealed. You must send your original notice of appeal to the IBIA at the following address: Interior Board of Indian Appeals, Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department of the Interior, 801 North Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia 22203. You must send copies of your notice of appeal to (1) the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, MS-4141-MIB, 1849 C Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240; (2) each interested party known to you; and (3) the Regional Director. Your notice of appeal sent to the IBIA must include a statement certifying that you have sent copies to these officials and interested parties and should identify them by names and titles and addresses. If you file a notice of appeal, the IBIA will notify you of further procedures. If no appeal is timely filed, this decision will become final for the Department of the Interior at the expiration of the appeal period. No extension of time may be granted for filing a notice of appeal. 12/15/21 CNS-3538171# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS DEC 15 / 2021 -- 57833

Biden declares state of emergency in Tennessee By JON STYF THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Tennessee on Tuesday after tornadoes that hit the state overnight Friday left four residents dead. Gov. Bill Lee asked President Biden on Monday for the declaration to provide assistance for residents of Cheatham, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Gibson, Lake, Obion, Stewart and Weakley counties. The emergency declaration allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to lead disaster recovery efforts while trying to save lives and provide emergency and recovery services. “FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize and provide at its discretion, equipment and

resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency,” a White House press release said. “Emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent federal funding.” Gov. Lee also signed an executive order Monday to help in the state’s recovery. The order, stating that a major disaster and emergency exist, removes many restrictions to allow for quicker relief efforts, including suspending restrictions on what vehicles can be used in recovery efforts, allowing more individuals the ability to participate in storm cleanup, speeding up special transportation permits, giving commercial drivers an emergency exception to federal rules and waiving residency requirements for those handling nutrition and child well-being programs.

Death toll from Kentucky tornadoes stands at 74 By STEVE BITTENBENDER THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Cleanup continues in communities across Kentucky that were hit with a line of tornadoes officials consider the worst to ever hit the state. Late Monday afternoon, the state announced the death toll had risen to 74, and those who died ranged in age from 2 months to 98 years old. That number, though, had not increased by Tuesday afternoon. However, Gov. Andy Beshear said more than 100 people remained unaccounted for after at least four tornadoes hit parts of western and southern Kentucky last Friday night. Teams are still inspecting for damages from the storm as crews remove fallen trees and other debris from roadways. “It feels pretty good to not just be pushing this stuff out of the way but to be loading it up and taking it out of town,” Gov. Beshear said Tuesday. “There’s something therapeutic about taking that chaos and destruction and death and getting it out of some of those areas.” As workers restore power and water to the towns and counties impacted, state officials and others are amassing collection drives to help those in need. That includes a relief fund (secure.kentucky.gov), which sat at nearly $6.3 million on Monday night. Initially, that money will pay for burial expenses for those who died from the tornadoes. In addition, First Lady Britainy Beshear started a toy drive (governor.ky.gov) that will take

collections at state police posts and other locations across Kentucky through Saturday. Unwrapped toys in original packages will be accepted, as well as coloring books, electronics and $25 Visa or MasterCard gift cards. “This time of year, we all look forward to being home for the holidays, spending time with those who mean the most to us,” Britainy Beshear said in a statement. “Now, many of our families don’t have houses to go home to. Or even worse, they’ve lost someone they love who made their family whole. I can only imagine the pain and grief these Kentuckians are feeling at this moment.” On Tuesday, Attorney General Daniel Cameron posted an alert advising residents to report any suspected scam artists who may be preying upon those whose properties were damaged or suffered other losses. In a statement, Mr. Cameron said some contractors were going doorto-door to seek business. While not all those individuals are trying to scam homeowners, residents should still contact their insurance provider first and research contractors before settling on someone to perform repair work. Other scam artists may try to solicit donations to phony charities, he added. “Kentuckians in many of our western and central counties have already suffered devastating losses, and we are going to do everything in our power to ensure they do not encounter further losses as a result of scams,” Mr. Cameron said.

Illinois governor denies discussing presidential bid By GREG BISHOP THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF WRITER

(The Center Square) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday denied ever talking about running for president. The New York Times reported with declining poll numbers for President Joe Biden, the Democratic Party is looking at other options. The paper reports Gov. Pritzker, a Democrat, “has talked privately about his interest in seeking the White House at some point should the opportunity arise.” At an unrelated news conference Tuesday, Gov. Pritzker was peppered with questions about the report. “Look, folks, I think I’ve been pretty clear about this,” he said. “I want to be governor of Illinois, I want to continue to be governor of Illinois. I’m doing the job that I love.” He denied that he has ever spoken about being interested in the White House. “I have never spoken privately with anybody or publicly about that, first of all, and second, I love my job as governor of Illinois and I intend to keep doing it on behalf of the working families of Illinois,” he said. The questions continued, but Mr. Pritzker repeatedly denied he’s seeking any other office other than governor. “I am focused on this job,” Gov. Pritzker said. “I love this job. I really love the job of being governor, and I’m going to continue to do it as long as I can.” If Gov. Pritzker were to seek the 2024 presidential nomination, it would be in the middle of a possible second term, if he were to be reelected as governor next year. He dismissed any other outcome as “hypothetical” and again denied he

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he never talked about running for president.

ever brought forward the issue. “There are of course people who have mentioned this to me on occasion, but I have never had a conversation with anybody about it,” Gov. Pritzker said. Gov. Pritzker could face opposition from a Republican contender in next year’s gubernatorial election. New York Times reporter Jonathan Martin tweeted “Here we go, folks” amid a flurry of tweets about Gov. Pritzker’s denials on Tuesday. A New York Times spokesperson said the newspaper stands by its reporting. “We’re confident in the accuracy of our story, which also includes a rebuttal by Gov. Pritzker’s spokesperson,” the New York Times spokesperson said in an email to the Center Square.