Santa Barbara News-Press: December 23, 2020

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Save Our Stages Act Congress establishes $15 billion for live venue operators and more

Gyms stay open indoors despite health orders

By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

While the big push for the Save Our Stages Act to be included in the COVID-19 relief bill was successful, some local venue owners still don’t see how it will keep their heads above water. The Save Our Stages Act establishes a $15 billion grant program for live venue operators, promoters, producers, talent representatives, independent movie theaters, museums and other cultural institutions. Each recipient is eligible for a grant no greater than 45% of gross revenue from 2019 or $12 million, whichever is less. Grant funding may be used for payroll and benefits, rent, utilities, mortgage interest payments, interest payments, insurance, personal protection equipment, existing loans, payments to 1099 employees, and other ordinary and necessary business expenses. The National Independent Venue Association — a group of more than 3,000 independent venues in all 50 states — banded together to ask Congress for

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A small number of gym members continue to work out at AC4 Fitness, at 3883 La Cumbre Plaza Lane in Santa Barbara. The business remains open to members only despite a regional stay-at-home order.

By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Despite the regional stay-athome order, some local gyms are continuing indoor operations. Others have closed completely or moved outdoors to comply with the mandate. The Dec. 6 stay-athome order limits gyms and health clubs to outdoor operations only. Indoor fitness is only allowed in the red tier or better. But some business owners feel trapped and have stayed open to stay in business. “We’re at a point now, we’re really fighting to survive as a business,” Tony Calhoun, owner of AC4 Fitness, said. “We can’t afford to close again.” He expects to be served a citation for keeping his Santa Barbara and Goleta health clubs

open, but he estimates that he won’t be the only one. Multiple government agencies across the county work together to enforce the stay-at-home order. “We aim toward voluntary compliance, but we have seen a little bit more pushback with this go around,” said Raquel Zick, public information officer for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office is aware of the gym’s operations and is communicating with health officials about the industry, said John Savrnoch, South County chief deputy district attorney. The office can’t disclose if an investigation is open or pending. The D.A.’s office aims for voluntary compliance as well and

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Jenny Schatzle, co-owner of Bond Fitness, leads a cycling class at 211 W. Carrillo St. in downtown Santa Barbara. Gyms may operate outdoors, so staff members haul the equipment outside each morning to stay open.

has not had an instance yet where a business has disobeyed orders after being given a warning. Through the windows of a handful of local gyms, members can be seen exercising indoors. Some gyms, even in downtown Santa Barbara, have moved equipment and classes outdoors.

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Michael Cherney and his wife, Sarah Cherney, opened their own restaurant called peasants FEAST in Solvang on April 1 this year, and now they’re being told by the state that they can’t eat in it. On Dec. 10, Mr. Cherney received a notice of violation from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for “violation of the Governor’s regional stay at home order.” In the comments, the state official wrote that six customers were observed eating/drinking/ being served while seated inside the premises. The six customers were Mr. Cherney, his wife and four of his employees, and in a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page, Mr. Cherney said they were all at separate tables, some eating, some not, and no alcohol was involved. “Fellow restaurant friends and

family, please learn from our mistakes,” Mr. Cherney wrote in the post. “No one is allowed to eat or drink inside your restaurant or on your patio. Nowhere on your property is anyone allowed to eat or drink anything but water. This includes employees and owners. During regular business hours or after hours. So now, we take turns, eating on the curb, alone. …” The Cherney’s restaurant has never been open to the public — staff has served strictly to-go food since its opening. “We’ve never used plates, never opened up the dining room to guests and we’ve always followed all the rules,” Mr. Cherney told the News-Press. “We have signs posted everywhere. One hundred percent compliance.” He explained that the employees are also very close family friends who work in close quarters, including his sister-inPlease see restaurant on A10

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Mr. Calhoun said he can’t logistically move equipment outdoors, though he’s considered it. Some are extremely heavy and wired to the floor, and he said moving the equipment outdoors will void its warranty. Bond Fitness, at 211 W. Carrillo Please see gyms on A10

targeted legislation to help them survive, citing that independent venues were the first to close and will likely be the last to open, according to the Save Our Stages website, saveourstages.com. “We’re thrilled about it,” Palmer Jackson, the executive chairman for The Granada, told the NewsPress. “It will help us, and another round of PPP will help us. But will it make us whole? Absolutely not.” He said The Granada has had “severe economic consequences” and that he hopes to be able to recover from it. Mr. Jackson added that the situation is even more dire for for-profit venues such as SOhO Restaurant & Music Club. “For nonprofits who are suffering, we have the capability to raise money,” he said. “We can go ask people to help, and people are giving us money.” As a result, Mr. Jackson said he and his rock band are planning to do a show with the Lobero Theatre to raise money for SOhO. The Save Our Stages Act will allow independent venues, Broadway theaters, museums, talent agencies and managers to Please see stages on A2

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County reports two new COVID-19 deaths

Forest Service extends state-wide campsite and picnic area closures

Foodbank closes, but food’s available

Chuck’s Waterfront Grill and Endless Summer Bar Cafe close permanently

“Dr. Ghaly noted the state will be projecting Orcutt reported 27 new cases and now spreading the virus in an accelerated fashion ICU capacity ahead four weeks to Jan. 25 to has 741 total cases, 82 of which are active. due to the high rate of infective people in our The Foodbank of Santa determine the next course. The city of Lompoc reported 25 new cases area. Fortunately, our local ICU capacity is Barbara County is closed “All regions in California, except for the (1,636 total, 158 active). well above 30%, as opposed to the rest of the The Santa Barbara County Public Health this week to allow staff and sparsely populated farthest north region Other updated case numbers from state where it is dismally low.â€? Department announced two additional volunteers to perform their are under stay-at-home orders.â€? Tuesday included: city of Goleta, 16 new Dr. Ansorg said there has been concern COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday. year-end inventory and deep Officials in Santa Barbara, Ventura and cases (601 total, 81 active); Unincorporated with mutated COVID strains in England One individual was between 50 to 69 clean the warehouses. San Luis Obispo counties have requested areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, and South Africa. At this point, scientists years old and resided in Santa Maria, But various outlets to form their own Central Coast region and Cuyama, New Cuyama and the city of – as well as the vaccine makers Pfizer and while the other was over 70 and from remain available this week be excluded from the Southern California Guadalupe, 13 new cases (636 total, 44 Moderna – are evaluating this mutation the North County unincorporated area. for community members region, though Mr. Hart said the recent active); Unincorporated area of the Goleta for its potential to evade the new vaccines. Neither had underlying health conditions to receive food from the surge in cases and decrease in regional Valley and Gaviota, newGREGA cases (442 total, Dr. Ansorg notedCountry the newtrails vaccines and their deaths were not associated with Foodbank. By11 JOSH CHRISTIAN WHITTLE Brekkies by Chomp, and Mortensen’s Danish Bakery. bara Front and “should access roads. ICU capacity make this request unlikely to 60 active); Santa Ynez Valley,STAFF seven new workâ€? in cases of mutated strains. an outbreak at a congregate living facility, NEWS-PRESS WRITER WS-PRESS STAFF WRITER On Chuck’s the South Coast, GraceSumThe initial lease for the and Endless “What we’re seeing a lot of folks are doing is happen soon. cases (360 total, 45 active); South County The health department reported 264 new according to officials. Lutheran Church in Santa they’re driving up alongside of the road and just gomer property is 10 years with four, five-year options to “But it gives us more time to create a new unincorporated area, including Montecito, cases on Tuesday, bringing the county’s During Tuesday’s press conference, Barbara, More than 20 years after they firstfor opened, Chuck’sto get Developed recreation sites in California will re- ing for hikes up there. That’s ok. There’s not an order extend lease. Salvation Army, region a new path‌ out ofthe theterm of the Catholic Summerland and city of Carpinteria, six total number of cases to 15,198. Of the total Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg said he Charities Santa Waterfront Grill and The Endless Summer Bar CafĂŠhe are in“detestsâ€? closed through after the health USDA Fortrails,â€? Andewand Madsen, U.S. For-(425 total, the lease are with stay-at-home order,â€? said. Mr. Petersen is inheriting new cases 34 active); and Isla cases,against 13,803 hiking residents havesaid recovered using theMay term15 “underlying Barbara andexisting Unity Shoppe permanently On the morning of April 30 the wa- meeting Service issued andescribing order extending the closures Mr. Hart hosted a Zoom with Vista, five new cases (628 total,closed. 29 active). 1,245est cases remain infectious. A total of 150 conditionsâ€? when someone’s Service spokesman. only the four, five-year options remaining, with an available. restaurant its closure a fareursday. local elected with officials and Dr. Ghaly last The geographicterfront region for 17 casesannounced was residents have to COVID-19. health status, and said there are internal “We justdied wantdue to make sure if people go out they’re average seasonally adjusted baseCounty, rent ofLompoc $23,585 per In North week, though no additional conversations pending on Tuesday. 103 residents are receiving care discussions inform thePacific publicSouth- Some well post on its Instagram account. The order wasunderway issued fortothe entire safely spaced between one another. If you get to a month. High School, Lompoc have occurred since Second District Supervisor Gregg“It Hart at local hospitals, with 22 people in the The post read, is with heavy hearts that wethen. anstmoving Regionforward. and its 18 National Forests, which inCatholic Santarunning trailhead and there’s just too many cars there, you Though Mr. Petersen plansCharities, to continue The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s mentioned the possibility that the stay-atIntensive Care Unit. explained thatForest. the county nounce we have closed our doors for good. Thank you desDr. theAnsorg Los Padres National Maria Catholic Charities should find a different area to go to as opposed to tryChuck’s and Endless Summer in line with its current announced thatbe five Sheriff’s Office home orders could extended beyond Barbara County’s ICU availability continues to see an “unprecedented surgeâ€? forbe your constant support. TheOffice memories will never The initial closure order went into effect March 26 Santa Lutheran ing to get operation for a time,and theBethania restaurant has upgrades employees and three inmates have tested Dec. 28 because “the infection curve was at 40.5% onin.â€? Tuesday, while the of COVID-19 cases, with a case rate of 32.9 Church in Solvangto are also forgotten.â€? d per was100,000 set to expire 30. As California state andregion’s local responses to the coronavirus planned for around the fall. According the agenda, positive for COVID-19. The total number has not been flattened sufficiently to availability and a April test positivity rate of 8.2%. Southern available. Despite the current economic chaos due to the COVt applied to recreational use areas such as camptested preserve hospital capacityâ€? in the Southern of Sheriff’s employees who have pandemic continue to evolve, the Forest Service felt under Mr. Petersen’s business plan the second floor of was 0%. “To put these numbers in perspective, The Foodbank will of Chuck’s and Endless unds, day use10 sites and areas. for COVID-19 is nowthe 66,establishment with 50 Californiaofregion.ID-19 pandemic, the prospectpositive The citythe of Santa Maria reporteda 81 new we now have times aspicnic many currently that situation warranted two week extension willresume be converted a traditional normalinto operations Summer ceasing operation dates backrecovered to before the The order was issued tocounty discourage large gatherhaving andoutreturned work. A “Health and Human Services Secretary casesthe andclosures, now hassaid 5,751Mr. total, including 374 infectious people in the compared Madsen. deli to cafĂŠ focused on on sandwiches, soups, and salads, Dec. 28. of 92 inmates have tested positive, grocery area selling wine, beer, and Ghaly said state health officials active. reportedandDr. November,â€? he said. “The major break. According to the agendatotal of a March 24 Santa Bar-nowwith sto ofearly people and promote safe social distancing that of remain “At the end Santa of thatBarbara they’ll evaluate seeMark where a gourmet In addition, the Foodbank 68 who have recovered. whether to lengthen 56 new cases on Tuesday and the city’s total will make a decision surge in cases hospitalizations is a direct baraonCity Council meeting in including which assignment of the ying more thanand six feet apart. we’re at and whether or not we’re going to continue prepackaged foods. For evenings, thecall second floor will revived its live center the Southern California orders this to a new operator was the first item, number of cases was at 2,298, including 245 of peopleRanger moving around, restaurant’s lease nconsequence the Santa Barbara District, 12 campto respond to increased as we need it,â€? said Mr. Madsen. have a full bar and a dinner menu focusing on “adult mwhite@newspress.com weekend or earlyChuck’s next week,â€? Hart Summer said. email: that are still infectious. mixing and mingling, and Mr. Endless co-owner Steve Hyslop food and beverages.â€? community need as unds and picnic areasand willunknowingly remain closed, includ“This order can be rescinded at any time. If local informed the Waterfront Department of his desire to the Fremont campground and White Rock and health officials say it looks like the sky has cleared up lockdowns and to to be simThe restaurant’s ground floor isunfold, proposed receive requests for emergency sell the establishment in August 2019. d Rock picnic areas. we can rescind the order tomorrow. For right now, we ilar to Mr. Petersen’s Chomp restaurants. Its menu of home deliveries. After receiving the department’s lease assignment burgers, fries, and shakes The order Thursday does not add to the closures don’t want to extend it out too far. will cater members to families, young may requirements, Mr. Hyslop began searching for a new adults, and retirees, andCommunity eady in place for Santa Barbara. While other ar“We just want to make sure in the next couple of for evenings will betime converted call 805-357-5761 any buyer and ultimately found it in businessman Aaron like the Monterey Ranger District have closed weeks as 31-yearwe monitor what’s going on that we are takto a “dinner area office at 805-688-5551. vehicle last weekend with alcohol and other drugs. type atmosphere.â€? Monday through Friday from Petersen, who operates a number of restaurants in Sol-this program is ilheads and forest roads, locals will still have acold Nicole Grantham, Paso ing the of appropriate steps along with our state and Funding for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to speak with by Chomp, s to the many Santa Ynez Valley and Robles. Santa Bar- local partners.â€? — Mitchell White vang including Chomp, The Coffee House provided by a grant fromjgrega@newspress.com the a volunteer or leave a email: The collision was reported California Office of Traffic Safety, message at that number through the National Highway CARPINTERIA — Traffic along around noon on Saturday on after hours and receive a call Highway 101 northbound just the northbound side of Highway Traffic Safety Administration. back. north of Jonata Park Road near SANTA MARIA — Officers 101 was slowed significantly on Buellton. Ms. Grantham was with the Santa Maria Police — Mitchell White — Grayce McCormick Tuesday morning following a SANTA MARIA — The Santa riding a Harley Davidson north Department will be on patrol collision involving a box truck. Maria Police Department has on the 101 in the No. 2 lane, when over the next several days looking The collision was reported identified the man who was fatally for drivers suspected of being a Volkswagen driven by 73-yearbefore 7 a.m. on the 101 at Santa injured in a shooting last week old Leslie Leaney, of Santa Maria, under the influence of alcohol or Monica Road. Both northbound as 20-year-old Kevin Nunezcrossed southbound traffic and drugs. lanes were closed for several Escamilla, of Santa Maria. stopped within the center median The local department’s efforts hours for emergency guard rail The shooting was reported before entering the northbound are part of a national campaign, repairs. The No. 2 lane remained around 4:25 p.m. on Dec. 18 in the traffic lanes, the CHP said. “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,â€? closed until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, COUNTY AGES COUNTY COUNTY 800 block of West Donovan Road. Ms. LeaneyCITIES proceeded onto the CA. shows zero tolerance for which according toCASES Jim Shivers, Officers responded and found 101 northbound and drove22 from 0-17 21 Mr. drunk AT Adriving in an effort to UNINCORP. spokesman for Caltrans District 5. SOUTH Nunez-Escamilla had suffered the No.1BARBARA lane into the No. 57 2 lane, keep roads safe, according to a GLANCE 18-29 84 The collision caused traffic SANTA CONFIRMED OVERALL “directly into the pathâ€? of7Ms. fatal injuries in the shooting. department news release. delays for several miles, as noted 30-49 183The GOLETA Grantham, authorities said. unknown suspect or suspects “This year has been challenging by the Carpinteria Fire Protection ISLA 50-69 167 fled VISTA 1 The Harley collided into the and difficult on all of us,â€? Sgt. the area prior to police arrival, District. 70-PLUS 41 CASES OVERALL / THURS. GOLETA VLY/GAVIOTA 13 Ms. rear of the Volkswagen and Michael McGehee said in a according to a department news No injuriesTHURSDAY were reported. ANNOUNCED SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Grantham was airlifted to5Santa statement. “The last thing we release. Barbara Cottage Hospital84 where need is another tragedy. Make — Mitchell White LOMPOC The department’s Detective COUNTY STATUS DEATHS OVERALL / THURS. she later FED. succumbed to her the right choice by not driving LOMPOC PRISON 106 Bureau is continuing its AT HOME 75 TESTS TO DATE injuries, the CHP said. 135 impaired so everyone can have a investigation. SANTA MARIA RECOVERED Anyone with376 TOP 3 IN COUNTIES The collision remains under safe holiday.â€? information is asked to contact ORCUTT 36 HOSPITALIZED 33 LOS ANGELES investigation. Alcohol was not Members of the public23,233 are Detective Preast at 805-928NORTH UNINCORP. 25 INTENSIVE CARE UNIT 12 RIVERSIDE 4,031 is believed to be a factor, the CHP reminded that impaired driving 3781 ext. 1683, or by leaving an 2020Ashleigh AshleighBrilliant, Brilliant, 117 117 W. W. Valerio Valerio Santa Santa Barbara Barbara CA CA 93101 RATE PER 100,000 PENDING 5 ŠŠ2020 93101 (catalog (catalog $5). $5). www.ashleighbrilliant.com www.ashleighbrilliant.com HEALTHCARE WORKERS 66 SAN DIEGO 3,564 said. not just from alcohol. Prescription BUELLTON — The California anonymous tip by calling 805-928Anyone with information on the medications, over-the-counter Highway Patrol has identified the 3781 ext. 2677. NICK MASUDA / NEWS-PRESS collision is asked to contact CHP drugs and marijuana can GRAPHIC also motorcyclist who was killed in a — Mitchell White impair, especially in combination Officer Bennett at the Buelltoncollision involving a passenger By MITCHELL WHITE

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SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced the selection of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to be California’s next U.S. Senator, filling the term being vacated by Sen. Kamala Harris. Mr. Padilla, who formerly served as a Los Angeles City Councilman and State Senator, WS-PRESS STAFF REPORT will become the first Latino to represent California in the United State’s Senate and nthe a first dramatic change after ain nearly three Southern Californian dnesday memo the from Gov. decades,night according to from a release ifornia Police Chiefs AssociaNewsom’s office. “The son of Mexican immigrants — a cook n indicated that Gov. Newsom andbe house cleaner — Alex Padilla uld closing all beaches and worked way from humble beginnings tehis parks, the governor indicated to the halls MIT, the Los Council and t of only beaches inAngeles Orange City County the State Senate, and has become a national uld be suffering that fate. defender of voting rights as California’s Bottom line, that was their Secretary of State. Now, he will serve in the mo. memo never gotastoCalifornia’s next hallsThat of our nation’s Capitol ,â€?United Gov. Newsom said at his States Senator, thedaily first Latino to hold ess conference. That allows Santa Barbara Counand the city of Santa Barbara to NBJM JO CBMMPUT XJMM CF ESPQQFE PGG ntinue to govern the beaches ng the South Coast, which will ‰" MBSHF OVNCFS PG CBMMPUT XJMM main open, as long as physical tancing is followed. Director David Asbell told the shut down through no fault of their Idaho. Those that are doing good work, News-Press. “It’s not even close to own.â€? “We’re a business that’s open want to reward that work,â€? Gov. Continued from Page A1 enough. It’s a drop in the bucket. “Two-thirds of our staff, their 365 days a year, and I couldn’t wsom said. This is a far cry for what’s really life was tremendously disrupted,â€? even tell you in reading about its Mr. Asbell said. “The deal is that history the last time it was closed apply for grants through the Small needed to keep the performing arts venues around long enough people got furloughed and the through all kinds of world events,â€? Business Administration for six anta Barbara County, until the pandemic is in the rear hardship they feel ‌ we want the president said. “It’s always months of financial relief. Grant view mirror.â€? to be here for the community. been open. It’s just completely yfunding the numbers may be used for expenses He said that the Lobero is We want to provide quality unforeseeable to have this long incurred between March 2020 The Santa Barbara County1,Pubfortunate to have past donors performing arts entertainment.â€? of a period of time without any and Dec. 31, 2021. announced KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS Health Department continuing to support it, but not David Corwin, the president of revenue.â€? In addition, a recipient is new confirmed COVID-19 cases The weather will be sunny and in the 70s this weekend along the South Coast. every venue is so lucky. Metropolitan Theatres, said that He added that while “there eligible for a supplemental grant Thursday, bringing the county’s If Mr. Asbell and his theater while he and his staff don’t know are a lot of questions about the equal to half of the initial grant if are confirmed COVID-19 althe to 495. in person. receive funds from the Save Our Cottage all the details, he believes that direction of the future ofpositive. the venue is still experiencing 80%er than Health, * Of 16 patients in isolation, 6 pat or was the largest number in The couple will still have to be Stages Act, he said they will go conceptually, “It’s going to be very business, those questions can’t greater revenue loss on Dec. 1, byhelpful.â€? the numbers tients are in critical care. and $BMJGPSOJB USVMZ NBUUFST BOE re than a week, with all but one physically present within be answered right now,â€? toward hiring crew backCaliforand 2020. 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The sign of the times for football recruiting wasn’t the National Letter of Intent that Deacon Hill submitted to Wisconsin last week. Santa Barbara High’s senior quarterback had already committed to the Badgers 17 months earlier. It was more those unsigned seniors whose season is getting voided by COVID. Several of Hill’s decorated classmates from their CIF-Southern Section finalist team of 2019 — All-Channel Leaguers such as Jake Knecht, Noach Wood and Ty Montgomery — have had their futures put into a state of suspended animation. Their season now can’t start any earlier than March, and their coach thinks it may not start at all. Desperate times, J.T. Stone added, may require such desperate measures as giving those seniors a redshirt year. “I’m not CIF, but there is a formula for that,” he said. “And if

there’s a way, we’ve got to get back at least a semester for these kids. A kid can leave school in January, take spring off, and come back in the fall to graduate — maybe that’s the way to do it. “But it’s hard because these kids are getting screwed big-time.” For Knecht, a wide receiver who did accept a scholarship offer from Azusa Pacific, the economic repercussions of the pandemic had a more specific effect: On the same day that Hill signed with Wisconsin, the Division 2 school announced that it was dropping football altogether. “When Jake told me the news, my heart dropped,” Hill said. “He’s worked so hard for that. He deserves a lot better than that. Personally, I don’t think they should’ve dropped football. “For Jake, it’s crucial now to play this season.” Knecht, a sprint champion on the Dons’ track and field team, was going to be Hill’s prime receiver. “Any FCS (Football

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Championship Series) school out there needs to come after this kid because he can run, and he can catch, and he was definitely going to have a big year,” Stone said. “I was expecting him to be the top receiver in the area this season, by far.” Wood, who won Channel League Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2019, actually became the first to feel the effects of the COVID void when last spring’s camps for football prospects were canceled. “I had three Division 1 schools that needed to see him in camp and he could not get there,” Stone said. “It really hurt him.” He said that, on paper, the 5-foot11 and 250-pound nose guard didn’t have the height that major colleges prefer. But to see him in person is to love him, Stone added. “Once this COVID thing is over, even if he can get him into a camp, and coaches can see him live — ‘OK, he is what we’ve seen on film’ — will benefit him,” he said. “We’re just going to keep pushing. We’re doing some live shots of him just so coaches can see some live video. “But he’ll be OK. At the end of the day, he’s going to find a home. He’s a hell of a football player. Whomever gets this kid, I tell you what, it’s a steal. And with how hard he’s working right now, it’s crazy.” Hill is hoping to get Wood in front of recruiters even before CIF’s tentative, spring season. The star quarterback is preparing to play in a tackle football club league sponsored by Corona’s Winner Circle Academy. His team, Prime Time Polynesian, will open a six-game schedule in San Diego on Jan. 2, with the playoffs to follow in Bullhead City, Ariz. “It would be crucial for him to have a season,” Hill said. “He works out with me almost every day. I see how hard he works. He’s putting up 430 (pounds) on squat. He’s improved himself so much. Gotten faster. Stronger. More

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mobile. “I don’t know why somebody hasn’t taken a chance on him yet. And Ty Montgomery, too. I think he’ll go somewhere, whether it’s as a walk-on or not, he’ll earn a scholarship wherever he goes.” COVID has made Montgomery’s situation the most complicated of all the Dons. He was voted by the Channel League coaches as the Utility Player of the Year in 2019 for his performance as a rusher, receiver, defensive back and kicker.

His versatility also played out for the Dons on the baseball field. But pushing football season into the spring will have it overlap with baseball and force multiple-sport athletes such as Montgomery into making a choice. “That’s the predicament the kid is in,” Stone said. “They’re going to have to choose at some point. Honestly, I don’t think pushing football back is the answer. “It’s just a mess because the spring sports didn’t get the same

opportunity to play the previous year. How can we, as football, sit here and push those guys out of the way again?” It has the veteran coach torn about pushing the season to later in the spring. “I’m on both sides of the fence because I want my guys to get out there and play,” Stone said. “But we have to do what’s right and what’s fair.” email: mpatton@newspress.com

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Zach Torra passed on professional baseball last summer after getting shut out of a drastically reduced MLB Draft, but it led to many happy returns for the UCSB pitcher on Christmas week. Torra, a junior left-hander from Santa Ynez, was named as a Second Team Preseason AllAmerican by Collegiate Baseball on Tuesday. The COVID-19 pandemic canceled minor league baseball last summer, prompting Major League Baseball to trim its annual draft from 40 rounds to five. “I think he would’ve gone between the sixth and 10th rounds,” Gaucho coach Andrew Checketts said, “and unless he priced himself out, he would’ve signed.” The coronavirus also prompted the NCAA to pull the plug on last season in early March. Torra, a transfer from Cuesta College, had started four games by that time. He posted a win-loss record of 3-0 and earned-run average of 0.36. He also struck out 39 batters in 25 1/3 innings while limiting opponents to a batting average of just .133. “It was a small sample size, but he made a lot of progress in a short amount of time,” Checketts said. “A lot of it was figuring out who he was after all the analytical data came in. He threw a lot of two-seamers (fastballs), but the information we were getting was that he could spin the ball and make it rise — tilt it up. “There were some learning curves in the fall and he did have to get used to it, but he was able to add a slider, plus a cutter and curveball combination that were very effective.” Torra pitched Santa Ynez High to a CIF-Southern Section championship during his sophomore year of 2014, shutting out Village Christian on three hits in the Division 5 final. He went 30-5 with an 0.47 ERA during his four seasons with the Pirates. He was part of a starting rotation at UCSB last year that returns intact with Rodney Boone

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and Michael McGreevy. They combined for a record of 7-1 and ERA of 1.22, with 96 strikeouts in 74 innings. “I was a little surprised that Boone and McGreevy weren’t on their (All-America) list too, based on what they’ve done the last two years,” Checketts said. “They put themselves in the conversation for

awards like that. “The preseason may be more challenging, if it ends up shaking out as it’s supposed to. We’re done with scheduling, although there might have to be some adjustments. We’re just hoping we play as much baseball as we can.” Last year’s Gauchos had an overall team ERA of 1.84, tying

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he Braille Institute in Santa Barbara is continuing to serve its clients with virtual versions of its support groups, classes and services. Free courses during the pandemic are covering everything from Braille to vision loss to a particularly popular subject: computers. “We closed down at the end of March. All the staff have been working remotely,” Tracy Alfino, the Santa Barbara campus’ educational programming manager, told the News-Press. Soon afterward, the institute started virtual support groups and remote classes. Mrs. Alfino said the staff also has called the students regularly to see what they need. “We’ve been bringing services online to our students,” she said. “A lot of them struggled at first, but we have some great instructors who walk them through how to log on their phones, their iPads or their computers.” Mrs. Alfino said the institute’s visually impaired clients include low-income residents who need assistance and don’t want to leave their homes during the pandemic. “Can you imagine being someone who’s visually impaired? How do you know if someone is 6 feet from you or if someone next to you has a mask?” she said. So the institute has worked to help the clients with food deliveries and has connected them with resources such as the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Mrs. Alfino said. Before the pandemic, it was easier for clients to rely on families and friends, Mrs. Alfino added. She explained the institute is working through its phone calls to help the clients. “Our main goal is to help them live independently,” she said. In addition, clients can continue to learn various skills through a variety of online classes and workshops, which include programs hosted by the Santa Barbara center and campuses throughout Southern California. “The most popular classes are our tech classes,” Mrs. Alfino said. “Most of our students use iPhone and iPads.” She said more than 20 students enrolled in one weekly class, so the institute added another one. Students can sign up for the free classes at brailleinstitute.org. Mrs. Alfino said technology classes will be offered in January to help students with the iPhones and iPads they receive as Christmas gifts. Classes are covering everything from “Staying Organized with Siri” to “Introducing Amazon Alexa.” “How to order your groceries has gained a lot of popularity over the last couple months,” Mrs. Alfino said. Programs also cover activities such as using a guide dog, preventing falls and applying makeup. And classes range from “Independent Living Skills” to “Balance and Mobility,” “Move to the Music” and “Understanding Vision Loss.” Another class, “Positive Living,” addresses the importance of having a positive mindset and being proactive in challenging circumstances. The institute also provides access to more than 100,000 books and magazines in hard copy, digital or as audio books. It teaches clients how to use the online audiobook service BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) for downloading books and magazines. Mrs. Alfino said the institute’s Santa Barbara campus serves 90 clients in Santa Barbara County and twice that many in Ventura County. Clients also live as far north as Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo County.

“Understanding Vision Loss” is among the free online classes offered by the Braille Institute.

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FYI The Braille Institute in Santa Barbara offers a variety of virtual services and programs. For more information, go to braileinstitue.org and click onto the Santa Barbara catalog.

At left, classes explore subjects such as preventing falls. Center, courses cover technology and video conferencing. At right, the Braille Institute’s classes include practical subjects such as applying makeup.

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ova would love to walk with you. The active senior dog is awaiting adoption through Santa Barbara County Animal Services. Currently Nova is with a foster family, and she loves all the attention and love the family has given her. She enjoys the company of people and is very affectionate. And Nova does well walking on a leash at the beach, parks and public areas. Nova would shine her brightest in a home with only adults or adults with older children and no other pets. To adopt Nova, call the Santa Barbara County Animal Services shelter in Goleta at 805-681-5285. Her adoption is being promoted by K-9 Placement and Assistance League. To view more dogs for adoption, go to www.k-9pals.org. K-9 PALS is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to humane care, permanent homes and advocacy for homeless and abandoned dogs in Santa Barbara County. K-9 PALS provides lifesaving veterinary care, behavior training, daily supplies and comforts for the dogs at the Animal Services shelter. It also provides behavioral training for adopted dogs. To donate to K-9 PALS, go to www.k-9pals.org or contact K-9 PALS at 805-570-0415 or info@k9pals.org. Or you can mail checks to the nonprofit at K-9 PALS, P.O. Box 60775, Santa Barbara 931600755. COURTESY PHOTO

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At top, Santa Claus feeds the giraffes during his visit to the Santa Barbara Zoo Tuesday. They were skeptical of him though eventually enjoyed a snack from his hands. Above, Santa rides the train around the zoo. It is currently closed to most humans, though it made an exception for Mr. Claus. At left, the penguins enjoy fish tossed by Santa. They were more enthused with the visit than the giraffes.

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onnie is a friendly cat who needs a home. She has been at the Volunteers For Inter Valley Animals shelter since 2012. Bonnie came to the Lompoc shelter as a kitten, but never was adopted. She’s a black cat, and black cats often get overlooked, according to VIVA. Bonnie would do best in a quiet household that could give her time to adjust to living in a home. She’s great with other cats. And she’s known for her beautiful green eyes. To meet Bonnie, call VIVA at 805-735-6741. The shelter is at 133 N. D St., Lompoc. Adoptions are by appointment only. For more information, go to vivashelter.org. — Dave Mason

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Shelters seek homes for pets

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Ahead of his trip around the world Thursday night, Santa Claus stopped in Santa Barbara to feed the animals at the zoo Tuesday afternoon. He left his reindeer at the North Pole. He said they had to rest up before Christmas. First on his trip were the Santa Barbara Zoo’s penguins, an animal he’s accustomed to up north. The penguins tipped up their beaks and let out a call when they saw Santa and his fluffy white beard approaching. A few came out from their hiding places. They must’ve been excited to see the big man. Or maybe it was the bucket of fish that caught their eyes. Mr. Claus chuckled as he flung handfuls of fish into the penguins’ pond. A couple at a time swam up to eat. As he left, he placed a gift by their habitat. Demonstrating how he speeds around the globe, he boarded the zoo’s train to zip through the exhibits that represent the world’s continents. He didn’t call the reindeer, as is his usual habit, but he yelled “All aboard!� A golden bell at the front of the train jingled all the way as he drove to see the giraffes. Craning their long necks to see Santa Claus, Michael, Audrey, Adia

and Twiga looked skeptical. Who wears a fluffy red coat in Southern California? Their keeper, Liz, grabbed biscuits and coaxed the giraffes over to the deck where Santa stood. Mr. Claus looked a bit fearful. These weren’t the hoofed animals he was used to. He held lettuce out as Adia wrapped her long tongue around the leaves. He left the keeper with the food,

as the giraffes were still skeptical of him. Although he couldn’t win over all the animals with his rosy cheeks and hearty laugh, many animals seemed quite glad to have a visitor. (Because Santa Barbara is under a regional stay-at-home order, the zoo’s gates have been closed to visitors.)

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 Society (with campuses in Goleta and Santa Maria), sbhumanesociety.org. • Santa Maria Animal Center, countyofsb.org/ phd/animal/home.sbc. The center is part of Santa

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Linda Greco, president and co-founder of the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, brings one of the adoptable dogs with her outside the Santa Maria Animal Center. This photo was taken last year.

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.

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Thought for Today “To create well I have to be in a good mood, happy and cool.� — Marc Newson

ARIES — You’re conscientious where your health is concerned. You’re one of the rare few who exercise and eat nutritious meals. Today you might want to expand your repertoire of medical remedies. If you’ve been struggling to shake a cold or allergy, consider some alternative medicines. They’re moving more into the mainstream. Chinese herbs and acupuncture could just be what the New Age doctor ordered! TAURUS — This is bound to turn into a silly day if you let it, Taurus. Your best bet is to give in to the strange patterns at work. Communication seems blocked at every turn. You can expect technical difficulties like phone malfunctions or computer crashes. You and your mate will speak in two different languages. No one seems able to get a point across. Don’t fight it. Just laugh. All will be normal again tomorrow. GEMINI — This is bound to turn into a silly day if you let it, Taurus. Your best bet is to give in to the strange patterns at work. Communication seems blocked at every turn. You can expect technical difficulties like phone malfunctions or computer crashes. You and your mate will speak in two different languages. No one seems able to get a point across. Don’t fight it. Just laugh. All will be normal again tomorrow. CANCER — You’re so upbeat and optimistic by nature that it’s difficult for you to accept certain failures. That may be what you’re thinking today as you reflect on recent humanitarian efforts. Try not to take such a shortsighted attitude. You’re making a difference, even though it may not always be apparent. Continue on this path. Ultimately, you will see how worthwhile the journey is. LEO — You’re usually very good at concentrating and getting your chores done, even when chaos reigns around you. This likely won’t be the case today. Even you will come under the influence of the erratic. It’s too hard to get much done with all the commotion. Don’t fret about your lack of productivity. This is one day. Relax and have some fun. Tomorrow you can get down to work. VIRGO — You have strong psychic vision, Virgo. Some people might say that you’re prophetic, but your gift is a combination of creativity and intuition. You can use this to benefit others, and in fact have often done so. You’re known for your good advice. Have +*#!2 +1$)"$ some restraint today. People are listening closely to what you

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20200002906. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA HIVES LLC, 516 PALM AVE STE C, CARPINTERIA, CA 930132467, MAILING ADDRESS: 2200 WHITE AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SANTA BARBARA HIVES LLC, 516 PALM AVE STE C, CARPINTERIA, CA 930132467. 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 12/01/2020 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jun 01, 2019. 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 9, 16, 23, 30/2020-56623

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20200002902. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SCULPT ARCHITECTS, 1835 HILLCREST ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: LESLLIE M COLASSE, 1835 HILLCREST ROAD, 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 12/01/2020 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 29, 2020. 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 9, 16, 23, 30/2020--56626

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20200002919. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LITTLE DOVE BLANKETS, 5457 TREE FARM LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: BRIDGET L BAXTER, 5457 TREE FARM LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. 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 12/03/2020 by: E30, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Nov 25, 2020. 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)

PUBLIC NOTICE Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 \\ and Limited English Proficiency Plan The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) is receiving public comments on the draft Title VI Plan and Limited English Proficiency Plan to be considered for adoption on Thursday, January 21, 2021. The documents are available at www.sbcag.org/documents or by written request as outlined below. SBCAG, as a subrecipient of Federal aid through two of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (US DOT’s) operating administrations, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is accountable for compliance with both Title VI and the following implementing regulations: US DOT’s “Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation� (49 CFR Part 21), FTA’s “Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients (FTA Circular 4702.1B), and FHWA’s “Title VI Program and Related Statutes� (23 CFR Part 200). SBCAG is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, as protected by Title VI and the implementing regulations listed above. Written comments can be submitted to SBCAG by mail or email no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Mail comments to SBCAG at 260 North San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Comments may also be emailed to info@sbcag.org. To obtain services or copies in an alternate format or language, please contact SBCAG at (805) 961-8900 or by email at info@sbcag.org. Para recibir servicios o copias en otro formato o idioma, contacte a SBCAG al (805)961-8900 o info@sbcag.org. DEC 23 / 2020 -- 56657

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The federal minimum wage rates for this Contract as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor are available at https://www.wdol.gov/. Copies are also available at the office of the Department of Public Works – Engineering Division, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. If the minimum wage rates as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor differs from the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors must not pay less than the higher wage rate. The Department does not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the federal minimum wage determinations. This includes helper, or other classifications based on hours of experience, or any other classification not appearing in the federal wage determinations. Where federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors must not pay less than the federal minimum wage rate that most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be submitted as a bidder inquiry by 2:00 PM on Friday, January 15 2020. Submittals after this date will not be addressed. Questions pertaining to this Project prior to Award of the Contract must be submitted via PlanetBids Q&A tab. Bidders (Plan Holders of Record) will be notified by electronic mail if addendums are issued. The addendums, if issued, will only be available on the County PlanetBids website, https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43874 By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara this project was authorized to be advertised on December 4, 2018. Scott D. McGolpin Director of Public Works DEC 23, 30 / 2020 -- 56654

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Continued from Page A1 St., created a workout area on the side of its building. Staff haul equipment out every morning and take it back indoors after close. “It’s exhausting, and everything is getting worn through that process,” said Stephen Stowe, owner of Bond Fitness. “If this is what we have to do to get through this thing and do our part, we’ll do it.” His friends and his gym’s members have pointed out the non-complying gyms. “Everybody has choices to make, and if that’s the choices they want to make, it’s a challenge when we’re all working together to get to the other side. But there’s also survival,” he said. National chains, such as Gold’s Gym and 24 Hour Fitness, filed for bankruptcy this year. “For eight months, we haven’t been able to conduct business as usual,” Mr. Calhoun said. “We’ve given far more refunds lately than we received in membership income.” In September, Andrew Van Gundy organized a GoFundMe fundraiser for AC4 Fitness with a goal of raising $50,000 to help the business. Just over $16,000 has been raised from 99 donations. The GoFundMe says the “owners have been complying with all county health ordinances, which have forced their doors closed.” But in the summer as well as now, their doors are open when health ordinances require gyms to only operate outdoors. AC4’s rationale this summer revolved around the club’s private key club model. Members have a fob to get inside, and staff isn’t needed 24/7. Fewer members work out at a time, and there aren’t classes. It is not accepting new members either. But because staff isn’t around to enforce rules — such as

the mask mandate — a lot of responsibility falls on the members themselves. “I believe in our civil liberties,” Mr. Calhoun said. “People are ultimately responsible for their own health.” A sign posted on the door says “closed” in block letters with “members with key fobs only” typed smaller below. Two sheets of paper below discourage public agents from entering without a warrant, and it declares that barring club members from entering is a civil rights violation. “. . . any emergency orders, county or city ordinances or department regulations related to masks, distancing or any infringements on the right to free assembly or free speech are null and void as they are in conflict with federal and state established laws,” it says. It also threatens anyone who harasses the business and its customers: “Any person who harasses, intimidates, threatens or makes false accusations against this business, its owners, managers, employees and patrons, or who files a false claim or unfounded charges with a state or local agency regarding the lawful functioning of this business. . . will be deemed a ‘direct threat’ to the health and safety of this business and its owners, managers, employees and patrons. . . .” Mr. Calhoun believes the ordinance is tyrannical and doesn’t think gyms are a threat to the health of the majority of people. In fact, he is proud of the health benefits his club provides to its members. “If they are in that highrisk group, I don’t encourage them to be here,” he said. “For the majority of the public, it continues to be a good thing.” He insists that his health club is just that: healthy. Although the business side of AC4 Fitness is far from thriving. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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law. “Not only was she family, but she was culinary family, too,” he said. The family dinner that resulted in the violation occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 10, but Mr. Cherney said he didn’t receive the violation in the mail until the following Thursday, and no official contacted him or approached the restaurant in person. The co-owner called the ABC and left voicemails, receiving no response, and eventually went to a local compliance agent in order to contact someone at the ABC. “If you’re so concerned about safety and citing someone for not being safe, why are you going to let it go on for an entire week when you could’ve said something?” Mr. Cherney asked. He said he and his family were told that nobody is allowed to eat on the premises, even in their extended patio that wraps around the building, which requires them to eat on the street corner. The Cherneys live 15 miles from the restaurant in Los Alamos, and they bring their two children

to work since they’re learning remotely. “Now, unfortunately, they (his children) have been eating their lunch in my car,” Mr. Cherney said. He added that he hasn’t eaten at work in four days because he can’t afford to run out of the property in case an order comes in. When asked if he believes this violation had anything to do with the previous Solvang City Council’s statement refusing to enforce the stay-at-home order, he said, “100%.” “I’ve worked in the Valley for almost 10 years now. The health department has come to my restaurant maybe four times total, and they’re supposed to come once a quarter,” Mr. Cherney said. The restaurant owner hopes to educate the rest of the restaurant community with his story and prevent other small businesses from getting violations or fines. “These people have the power to shut down our entire business, and that’s why we’re not fighting it more,” Mr. Cherney said. “We did what we could, they said, ‘No, you’re still wrong,’ and we said, ‘OK, we’re sorry, we messed up, we take responsibility.’” email: gmccormick@newspress.com

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The owner of peasants FEAST, a recently-opened restaurant in Solvang, received a violation notice for eating a meal indoors with his family and employees.

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Michael and Sarah Cherney are co-owners of peasants FEAST, and their two children accompany them to the restaurant every day as they do their remote learning.

DEATH NOTICES MOLITOR, Joanne: 100; of Goleta; died Dec. 19; Arrangements by Coast Cities Cremations. PARO, Steven: 64; of Santa Barbara; died. Dec. 4; Arrangements by Coast Cities Cremations. ROY, T.J.: 83; of Santa Maria; died Nov. 25; Arrangements by Coast Cities Cremations. RUSTIA, James: 45; of Lompoc; died Nov. 15; Arrangements by Coast Cities Cremations. SCANLAN, Joseph: 91; of Santa Barbara; died Dec. 18; Arrangements by Simply Remembered Cremation Care.

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Irene Ingham, 91, of Santa Barbara, passed away December 8, 2020, with her family by her side from a brief illness. She was born May 12, 1929 in Perly, Minnesota. Attended Moorhead High School then moved to Billings, Montana where she met her husband, Bill Ingham & married in 1951. They relocated to Santa Barbara in 1960 where they stayed & began a life together. Irene had two daughters; Patti Shellhart & Cindy Ingham Schwab (Mike). She is survived by Cindy & Mike Schwab & a longtime partner, Harry Garibay, who took very good care of her until the end. Mom worked for Sansum Clinic for 20 years, retiring in 1985. Became a volunteer at SB Cottage Hospital for the next 15 years. She was an avid tennis player & loved to play cards with her friends at her mobile home park. Her love for life & friends will truly be missed. Donations to VNA Hospice of SB in lieu of flowers.

MULLINS, Arlene

Arlene Mullins was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She left this world on November 1st, 2020 at age 84. She was born to Lillian and Aage Miller on February 12, 1936. Raised in Santa Barbara and proud graduate of Santa Barbara High School, class of 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, husband Gary Mullins. They settled in Fullerton and Brea, CA. Together they raised three children, Sharon, Steven, and Karen. Arlene loved her church, Emanuel Lutheran of La Habra, serving as the preschool teacher and director. Her love of Christ was the light of her world. She was a proud American and was passionate about her Danish lineage. We will miss her this Christmas and her smile as we dance around the Christmas tree singing Danish songs. Arlene leaves behind her husband Gary of 66 years. Daughters Sharon Callahan (husband Tom), and Karen Reynoso, preceded in death by her son Steve. As well as five grandchildren, Ian, Matt, Amy, Monica, and Amber, and nine great-grandchildren. A private family graveside service is planned in the spring of 2021.

December 3rd, 1935 – November 30th, 2020.

Sunni passed away peacefully on November 30th, 2020. Sunni was born in Ohio to her parents, Frances Benedict Myers and Myron Dale Myers. They subsequently moved to Mercedes, Texas as her father had found work there. Sunni’s father passed away at 36 years old from Tuberculosis which led Frances and Sunni to move to Ontario, California to live with family. Sunni graduated from Chaffey High School in Ontario, California. She was nicknamed “legs” due to her ballet dancing performances in High School. She was a dancer in all arenas of her life, both literally and metaphorically. Her spirit was always dancing through everything she did. Sunni was a vibrant beautiful person inside and out bringing joy to so many in her lifetime. She spent decades giving back to her community. She volunteered for Child Help, CALM, The Dream Foundation and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Sunni loved to design. She was an artist. Her passion was acting and she was in numerous plays presented at several theaters here in Santa Barbara County. She studied interior design and designed many homes that her and her husband bought and subsequently sold in the ‘80s and ‘90s here in Santa Barbara. She was passionate about life, independent, confident and traveled to many places in the world. Sunni was also highly social and loved her friends and family, hosting dozens of gatherings a year. She loved the card game of bridge and was actively playing with a local bridge club weekly. Sunni married Ray Thomas in 1955. They were married for 64 years. They met at the Rainbow Gardens Ballroom in Pomona, California and were married there. Ray’s parents owned the ballroom. Sunni lived a life of adventure with Ray, as he invested in a wide variety of real estate throughout their lives together. She worked and helped him all along the way. After some time, Sunni and Ray with their two children moved to Las Vegas as Ray had bought land in Utah and was developing it to sell to people. In 1974 the family moved to Santa Barbara where they remained for the rest of their lives loving, laughing and enjoying friends, family and life. Sage Lytle said, “My Nana was someone who cared deeply for all that was in her life. I will especially miss her but I will always treasure the memories we shared, the trips we went on, the late nights playing games, and the theatrical storytelling that would just make us all laugh. She was loved by so many and truly was a brightness that illuminated every bit of our lives. Nana we love you so much and will see you again one day.” Sunni and Ray had two children Marty Thomas (deceased) and Lisa Thomas. Her husband, Ray Thomas, is also deceased. Sunni is survived by her daughter, Lisa Thomas, her two granddaughters, Sage Lytle and Kaia Macrum, her grandson-in-law, Casey Lytle, her daughter-in-law, Shelise Thomas and her two great-grandchildren, Koen and Ciana Lytle. Rest in beautiful peace, Mom. I love you. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to CALM - (805) 965-2376

MOREY, Lorraine Giorgi Bosio

Lorraine Giorgi Bosio Morey age 87 passed into the kingdom of Heaven on December 9, 2020 Born in Santa Barbara on November 16, 1933, to Mario & Lena Giorgi (Deceased). Lorraine attended local schools and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1951. She was active in local politics and campaigned in her younger years for causes and candidates of conservative ideas. Her charity work always involved children. She was one of the charter members on the Board of Directors of Calm. One could always find her working in her beautiful garden, she felt touched by God in watching things grow which brought joy to everyone. She loved and cared for her family as she did her friends and neighbors. That was life’s greatest reward. She had deep feelings of duty, giving, and caring for the needs of others. To love and be loved was the greatest gift life has to offer. Lorraine was a fantastic decorator and had an eye for detail. She was proud of her Italian heritage and enjoyed cooking delicious meals for her family gatherings. She was a positive, quick witted, energetic individual. She was a loving mother of Justin Bosio whom she referred to as her greatest reward in life. She was also the mother of Michael Mario Bosio, a deceased son whom she never forgot. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Cheryl Bosio. The light of her life was her loving grandchildren, Justine Bosio Schneider (Leo), Sheldon Bosio (Nicole) and Lindsay Bosio. The love, pride and rewards from her children and grandchildren made her life complete. She is also survived by her nieces Claudia Wilberger (Gary), Robin Wilberger, Christine McAfee (William), Rachael and Nina, nephew Robert Postel, cousins Dennis Feeley (Connie) and Annette Mendez. “To see a Child smile, to hear the innocent laughter of play, to keep a child safe and loved is the future of our great country.” Due to the current pandemic situation funeral services will be held on January 11, 2021 at 11:00 am at Calvary Cemetery. A special thank you to Dr. Rosenblum, Dr. Blount, The Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, and the Girls at the infusion center.

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COASTAL

Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows.

Santa Maria 68/45

Vandenberg 64/46

New Cuyama 61/28 Ventucopa 64/46

Los Alamos 68/44

Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020

Buellton 68/45

Solvang 64/35

Gaviota 66/45

SANTA BARBARA 69/45 Goleta 66/43

Carpinteria 67/47 Ventura 69/54

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

63/38 63/40 81 in 2014 20 in 1990

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

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

Today Hi/Lo/W 61/28/c 66/43/c 66/43/c 65/44/c 68/45/c 72/43/c 64/46/c 69/54/c

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

58/40/c 57/29/pc 44/17/c 55/20/s 66/57/c 58/35/s 72/47/c 56/37/s 54/37/pc 71/50/c 44/5/s 53/32/s 63/44/pc 58/33/s 60/41/s 71/49/c 70/54/c 71/44/c 75/48/c 63/34/pc 56/32/s 69/51/c 59/43/s 60/40/pc 70/44/c 67/49/c 40/16/s

0.00” Trace (1.83”) 0.05” (4.19”)

60/51/pc 36/32/s 52/17/sh 65/33/pc 29/18/pc 75/40/t 78/72/pc 39/-1/sn 41/39/s 44/38/pc 67/42/pc 47/31/pc 59/25/r 32/17/s 43/30/pc 48/42/pc

Wind northeast 4-8 knots today. Waves 1-3 feet with a west-northwest swell 2-4 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind northeast at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2 feet or less with a southwest swell 1-3 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind northeast at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2 feet or less with a southwest swell 1-3 feet at 15-second intervals. Visibility clear.

TIDES Thu. Hi/Lo/W 63/32/sh 67/40/c 65/40/c 63/40/pc 67/39/c 70/40/c 65/42/c 70/47/c

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time Dec. 23 Dec. 24 Dec. 25

5:15 a.m. 5:39 p.m. 5:47 a.m. 6:49 p.m. 6:17 a.m. 7:44 p.m.

LAKE LEVELS

4.7’ 3.1’ 5.0’ 3.2’ 5.2’ 3.3’

Low

12:11 p.m. 11:03 p.m. 12:56 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 1:33 p.m. none

1.5’ 1.6’ 0.9’ 1.9’ 0.5’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 61/41/c 54/33/c 46/19/c 53/25/pc 64/55/c 56/39/pc 69/43/c 61/47/pc 59/39/c 71/50/c 43/10/pc 55/37/pc 62/43/pc 56/42/pc 59/46/pc 66/41/c 67/48/c 64/46/c 68/48/c 62/34/c 57/36/pc 72/48/c 60/46/pc 62/44/pc 68/41/c 69/47/c 46/23/pc

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.

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

LOCAL TEMPS

THOMAS, Sunni C. Myers

COASTAL

Maricopa 56/36

Guadalupe 67/46

Lompoc 63/46

INGHAM, Irene

COASTAL

55/24/t 51/49/c 19/10/c 55/34/s 47/28/s 57/34/s 81/56/pc 7/-4/pc 57/49/sh 60/39/r 66/45/pc 46/34/pc 30/15/pc 35/18/s 46/36/pc 61/33/r

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 124,817 acre-ft. Elevation 727.40 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 16.2 acre-ft. Inflow 0.0 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -135 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

SUN AND MOON Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

Full

Last

Dec 29

Jan 6

WORLD CITIES

Today 7:03 a.m. 4:54 p.m. 1:07 p.m. 1:07 a.m.

New

Jan 12

Thu. 7:03 a.m. 4:55 p.m. 1:34 p.m. 2:02 a.m.

First

Jan 20

Today Thu. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 45/16/s 40/16/pc Berlin 47/44/r 46/34/r Cairo 69/54/pc 67/52/c Cancun 83/68/pc 85/63/sh London 55/39/r 41/32/pc Mexico City 76/50/s 74/47/s Montreal 27/25/sn 45/41/r New Delhi 69/45/pc 69/44/pc Paris 57/45/r 47/36/r Rio de Janeiro 76/72/r 77/73/r Rome 60/52/c 61/51/pc Sydney 75/61/s 78/65/pc Tokyo 56/44/s 60/44/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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