VOICE Magazine: January 30, 2026

New Home for Pickleball

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A NEW HOME FOR PICKLEBALL IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

ANEW HOME FOR THE PICKLEBALL COMMUNITY is coming to Santa Barbara County. The former Bed Bath & Beyond location in the Fairview Shopping Center in Goleta is being transformed into The Picklr Santa Barbara—a premier indoor pickleball club owned and operated by local residents Ted and Trish Guggenheim.

Designed as more than just a place to play, The Picklr Santa Barbara is being built as a true “third place” for the community—a space to play, train, recover, and connect— with both a large community lounge and an open-air mezzanine. The state-of-the-art facility will feature seven professional-grade courts, including two championshipsized courts, 18-foot ceilings, and acoustically engineered sound dampening to create a focused, fast, and comfortable indoor playing experience. All courts will be finished with the same proprietary outdoor surfacing used by professional pickleball tours.

Members will enjoy thoughtful, hospitality-driven amenities that support the full pickleball lifestyle, including court reservations, warm-up and recovery areas with TRX and light fitness equipment, showers and lockers, filtered water, a community lounge, ball machines, AI-powered training systems, a pro shop, on-site paddle demos, and grab-and-go snacks and beverages. It’s a space designed to arrive early, stay late, and feel at home.

Programming will serve players of every level—from beginners to competitive athletes—with open play, clinics, leagues, tournaments, and coaching through The Picklr Academy. Memberships include nationwide access to

Picklr clubs across the United States, making it one of the most valuable and flexible memberships in the sport. Nonmembers are welcome as well, with day passes available for daily programming and drop-in play.

Beyond daily play, The Picklr Santa Barbara will offer facility rental opportunities for special events, nonprofit fundraisers, business teambuilding events, corporate outings, and private group experiences. The club will also host youth summer camp programs for ages 12–17, providing a structured, positive, and active environment for teens to build skills, confidence, and community through the sport of pickleball.

Over the past six months, the Guggenheims have been deeply involved in every phase of bringing The Picklr Santa Barbara to life—working closely with architects and engineers to design a high-performance indoor facility, navigating local permitting and approvals, and spending time with players, coaches, and members of the local pickleball community. That hands-on process has shaped everything from court layout and acoustics to programming and amenities, ensuring the club

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reflects how people want to play, train, and connect. The result is a facility designed intentionally, informed by community input, and built to deliver the best possible experience from day one.

Slated to open in April 2026, The Picklr Santa Barbara will operate seven days a week from 6 a.m. to midnight and will celebrate its launch with a month of community-focused events, including special programming for first responders, and a fundraiser tournament supporting a local nonprofit organization. Built around reliable access, fair play, and an inclusive, energized culture, The Picklr Santa Barbara is for students, families, competitors, and anyone looking for more than just a place to play.

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41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival

By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

AVIRTUAL MOVIE

MEMOIR,

Santa Barbara lives and breathes film history on every city corner and street. From the Flying “A” film studio in the 1910s to the current host of stars who call our city home, our American Riviera is brimming with movie magic.

Enlivening our present moment with a drift of nostalgia, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, to be held February 4th to 14th, continues to play its leading role in the city’s historic connection to Hollywood and the art of cinema.

Opening night this year will present the world premiere of A Mosquito In The Ear, which will entertain

Opening Night World Premiere:

cinephiles and cinéastes from around the world at the historic Arlington Theatre.

This year’s festival credits will include 46 world premieres and 80 US premieres, all launching here from 50 different countries. An impressive 50 percent of all films to be screened are directed by women filmmakers.

Also premiering will be the McHurley Film Center, the new headquarters for SBIFF and a freshly designed community gathering spot with five newly minted theatres.

Santa Barbara has always been an oversized stage both on and off the screen, and this year’s festival may be one of the most amazing!

A Mosquito in the Ear

Promises a Moving Start to this Year’s Exciting Festival

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

THE RED CARPET IS BEING UNROLLED as Santa Barbara prepares for its 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival, opening on Wednesday, February 4th at 8pm at the Arlington Theatre. A Mosquito in the Ear, one of many world premieres coming to Santa Barbara during the ten-day celebration of film will screen first.

Among the first to walk the carpet will be the family who inspired the opening film: Andrea Ferraris, Daniela Mastrorilli, and their daughter Sarvari, now 21, who they adopted in India. Ferraris had turned

their experience into a graphic novel of the same title (Una Zanzara nell’Orecchio). It was a true collaborative effort, with Mastrorilli coloring the illustrations and Sarvari contributing to the dialogue.

When director Nicola Rinciari adapted the novel, he chose to focus on the challenging days the family spent in India first meeting their daughter. It was an experience that not even six years of classes could have prepared them for.

“My partner, also one of the producers, and the co-writer, Emily (Dillard), we took an adoption course to better understand the process and the motivation,” said Rinciare to VOICE

This year’s festival poster was designed by local artist Baret Boisson The vibrant, original canvas is currently on view at Sullivan Goss. It incorporates a quote from President John F. Kennedy: “If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.”

As an Italian emigreé to the U.S. at the age of 15, the multicultural aspect is what drew Rinciare to this story.

“It’s a process of meeting in the middle,” he added. “It’s the most important aspect, to try and see with the eyes of the other person because we would avoid a lot of misunderstandings, and be more compassionate towards one another.”

“We’re really thrilled to be showing

A Mosquito in the Ear to open the festival,” said SBIFF Programming Director Clara Puig to VOICE, “because it’s a story that at its heart is about cross-cultural understanding, which could not be more important currently. At a time when our country is imperiled and divided, films that encourage compassion and empathy across borders are essential.”

In the film, the family is from San Francisco instead of Genoa, Italy, and Andrea has become Andrew, but their personalities are very similar, according to Rinciari.

“It’s a heartfelt story where a couple go to India to adopt a child,” continued Puig, “and face unexpected challenges to ultimately learn what constitutes a family; it felt like a wonderful way to kick off this year’s film festival.”

Jake Lacy (Apples Never Fall) portrays Andrew, Nazanin Boniadi (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) is Daniela, and the amazing Ruhi Pal as Sarvari do a great job communicating the hardships and

rewards of the adoption process.

Rinciaro’s film is just the tip of the iceberg in a SBIFF full of tributes to Michael B. Jordan, Stellan Skarsgård, Kate Hudson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and many others, as well as a Julian Schnabel retrospective and a handful of industry panels, including those focusing on women, writers, producers, casting directors, and international features. Plus, the completely remodeled SBIFF’s McHurley Film Center (formerly Fiesta 5) will have its grand opening on February 5th. And don’t miss the free daily industry panels in the Home Planet Productions basement theater of the Balboa Building.

“The festival program is brimming with films that explore all corners of the world,” concluded Puig. “We have cinema from fifty countries on this year’s slate, that span a wide range of experiences and emotions. Roger Ebert once called movies ‘empathy machines’, and that is indeed the ethos and goal of the festival: to enlighten, entertain, and encourage empathy.”

For tickets and more information visit sbiff.org

Adam Sandler to Receive Maltin Modern Master Award

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

IN THE LATEST FILM TO SHOWCASE ADAM SANDLER’S SERIOUS DRAMATIC ACTING CHOPS, Jay Kelly, Sandler’s character shares that he tirelessly works as the manager of a Hollywood superstar because he is “supporting a great artist who shares with other human beings what it is to be a human being.”

Yet this line really best applies to Sandler himself. For over 35 years, Sandler has made countless audiences laugh, cry, and reflect on personal priorities with his impressive range for slapstick comedy, insightful drama, and feel-good films.

For his most recent triumph in Jay Kelly and varied career, Sandler will be named the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Maltin Modern Master Award on Thursday, February 5th at the Arlington Theatre.

“He’s playing the manager, not the movie star,” shared Jay Kelly director and co-writer Noah Baumbach with The Hollywood Reporter. “But Ron [Sandler’s character] shares so many of the qualities of the Adam I know: warm, generous, loyal, devoted. And he works harder than anyone. It’s a way for Adam to play himself in disguise.”

name, including Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore (which finally got its sequel last year and broke Netflix viewing records on opening weekend). Through The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, 50 First Dates, and Spanglish, Sandler consistently balanced his childish jokester attitude with genuine heart.

It was this emotional depth that motivated director Paul Thomas Anderson to write a part for Sandler in his wacky romantic comedy Punch-Drunk Love in 2002. Rife with absurdist humor and drama, the film was the first to demonstrate Sandler’s full potential as a nuanced actor with incredible range.

In the 20 years since, Sandler has rounded out his filmography with more drama along with his signature humor, both on film and with comedy albums, which have won three Grammy Awards and gone multi-platinum. Since 1998, Sandler has co-produced many of his films with his studio Happy Madison Productions, including Grown Ups, Murder Mystery, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and animated works such as Eight Crazy Nights and Leo

The Safdie Brother’s 2019 crime thriller Uncut Gems once again shone the spotlight on Sandler’s skill for nailbiting tension, earning him an Independent Spirit Awards and nominations for the Critics’ Choice and Gotham Awards.

SBIFF will present the Maltin Modern Master Award to Sandler with a tribute and interview hosted by the award’s namesake, film critic and historian Leonard Maltin.

“Adam Sandler won me over when he sang The Hanukkah Song on SNL, then amassed a huge following in tailor-made movies like The Waterboy and The Wedding Singer,” shared Maltin in a SBIFF statement. “I love that he’s left his comfort zone and delivered potent performances in Uncut Gems and Jay Kelly. I can’t wait to share the stage with him in Santa Barbara.”

After gaining traction on Saturday Night Live in the early ‘90s for his witty and musical humor, Sandler’s acting career launched with a series of films that secured his status as a household

Jay Kelly builds on Sandler’s momentum in drama, casting him as Ron, the dedicated and emotionally conflicted manager of Jay, an aging filmstar (George Clooney) who finds himself desperate to make up for lost time with his family. As Jay reckons with the sacrifices he made for fame, Ron also struggles to reconcile his priorities as a husband and father. The film has received critical acclaim for its contemplative, meta evaluations of Hollywood and the life of not only actors, but those who make their exciting lives easier (and frankly, possible).

“I know many Rons,” Sandler shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “I’ve met a lot of people over the years who put parts of their own lives aside to make sure mine ran smoothly.”

Baumbach reportedly created the character Ron with Sandler in mind. The two previously made The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) together in 2017. Sandler’s resulting performance is powerful, as he layers each line with subtle physical cues such as slight tremors in his voice or fast-fading expressions that breathe real humanity into his performance.

For tickets and a complete schedule of SBIFF events visit sbiff.org

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Julian Schnabel Retrospective at SBIFF

SBIFF brings In the Hand of Dante, Julian Schnabel’s U.S. premiere, as well as a retrospective of the films of “an artist making movies about artists who are consumed by art itself,” as described by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling in his 2025 Criterion article about the artist-filmmaker

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

JULIAN

SCHNABEL

WAS ONCE

ASKED to consult on a film about fellow artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. When he felt his advice was falling on deaf ears, he decided to create his own film. Six years later, Basquiat (1996) premiered to great acclaim. Schnabel’s directing was supported by great performances by Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe, and Gary Oldman (playing a version of Schnabel himself).

Thirty years later, artist-filmmaker Schnabel continues to paint while also

producing an amazing body of film, which will be highlighted during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with a retrospective leading to the U.S. premiere of his latest film, In the Hand of Dante, a literary gangster mystery, starring Oscar Isaac, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, Gal Gadot, and Martin Scorsese. Julian Schnabel will attend a Q&A after the film’s 6pm screening on February 10th at the SBIFF Riviera Theatre.

“Julian is one of the most innovative filmmakers working in cinema today and

SBIFF Julian Schnabel Retrospective Schedule

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (112 min) • Fri 2/6 - 5pm - Film Ctr Aud 1

At Eternity’s Gate (101 min) • Sat 2/78am - Film Ctr Aud 1

Basquiat (black-and-white version, 109 min) • Sun 2/8 - 11am - Film Ctr Aud 1

Before Night Falls (133 min) • Mon 2/9 - 3:20pm - Film Ctr Aud 5

In the Hand of Dante (150 min) • US Premiere Tue 2/10 - 6pm - Riviera • Wed 2/11 - 3pm - Film Ctr Aud 4

one of my favorite directors,” SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling expressed to VOICE. “His sense of composition is unparalleled, as he approaches the frame like he does his canvas, as an artist.”

The films in the SBIFF retrospective include the aforementioned Basquiat, as well as At Eternity’s Gate, about Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh and starring Willem Dafoe, plus Before Night Falls, on Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas and starring Javier Bardem.

“He’s dedicated his career to making movies about artists,” continued Durling. “Schnabel’s main characters all confront a similar conflict: a physical as well as an allegorical sense of internment and isolation. And they all are subjected to living in a world that doesn’t fully understand them. This insight into the mindset of artists could come only from the perspective of a fellow artist.”

Also included is one of Durling’s favorite films, The Diving Bell and the

Butterfly, based on the book by JeanDominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French Elle magazine, which he wrote by communicating with the blinking of his left eye after a stroke left him almost completely paralyzed.

Durling wrote in his book Cinema in Flux: A Year of Connecting Through Film: “From the first time I saw The Diving Bell and the Butterfly I fell in love with it. It remains in my top five list of all time favorite movies – and one that I have seen a multitude of times with my students throughout the years.”

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Meet The 2026 SBIFF Virtuosos

By Robert F. Adams / Special to VOICE

ARIP-ROARING LENS will be tightly focused on the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Virtuosos Award, which will include actors of all ages being recognized for their respective breaking-the-barrier roles in some of the very best movies of 2025. To be held at the historic Arlington Theatre on Sunday, February 8th, this lightning round of interviews will be hosted by Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger. Those honored include Jacob Elordi for playing the monster in Guillermo Del Toro’s new version of Frankenstein; Chase Infiniti for her dynamic role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another; Amy Madigan for the horror film Weapons; Wagner Moura for Brazil’s The Secret Agent; Renate Reinsve for Joachim Trier’s dynamo family drama Sentimental Value; Sydney Sweeney for the boxer bio-pic Christy; Teyana Taylor for her impactful role as a resistance fighter in One Battle After Another; and Jeremy Allen White for Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.

These performers will march the red carpet for gathered press photographers and be welcomed one by one by Karger. The esteemed and accomplished Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve, who developed a complex, at times unlikeable character in one of the most honored films this year, Sentimental Value will be on top. In this film she plays an eldest daughter, beset by regret and doubt, and throughout the film delivers another outstanding performance. Previously noted for Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World she is becoming an international film star and her first in-person arrival to Santa Barbara will be a fascinating encounter. The young, tall, and rangy Australian actor Jacob Elordi will also make an appearance. His Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for this year’s Frankenstein has given his career another boost. He soon will star opposite Margot Robbie in a new version of Wuthering Heights and apparently he is under serious consideration to succeed Daniel Craig as James Bond. He is bound to have legions of fans clamoring to see his arrival by limo.

Also scheduled to appear is Wagner Moura from Secret Agent, for which he won a Cannes Best Actor trophy. He is a veteran of theatre and films and was featured in Alex Garland’s Civil War as a combat journalist opposite Kirsten Dunst last year and starred as Pablo Escobar in the Netflix series Narcos. The film is a tragic story of a research scientist on the run from corrupt police and the hoods of an authoritarian state. Moura offers moments of humor and terror in portrayal in a well-written role that he climbs into with all his humanity. Audiences will also visit with the beautiful and controversial Sydney Sweeney who poured months of research and dedication to deliver a riveting portrayal of real-life boxer Christy Martin in Christy

Amy Madigan is also slated for an award for her work in Zach Cregger’s mystery and terror film Weapons. Madigan is an actor’s actor, having evolved an extraordinary career appearing in Sam Shepard’s plays such as Buried Child and appearances in films such as Alamo Bay and Field of Dreams. This year she is getting critical attention that has somehow eluded her. Madigan will bring a lot of energy to the Arlington stage in a triumphant chapter of her lengthy and distinguished career. Other Virtuosos appearing will be singer, songwriter, choreographer, and dancer Teyana Taylor, as well as her co-star, the vibrant Chase Infiniti, who portrays Teyana’s character’s daughter in the well-regarded One Battle After Another. They are both dynamic in the film and their casting is key to the film’s successes. Teyana has been nominated for a Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars along with Madigan. Jeremy Allen White has also been invited, included for his sensitive and subtle work as a young Bruce Springsteen in a true story of the performer’s early to mid-career songwriting challenges.

This event will fill the theatre to the rafters as many of these performers have been showered with critic’s and industry awards, and promises to be an intriguingly multifaceted evening of interviews. For tickets visit sbiff.org

SANCHEZ

GRAMMY® winning bandleader, conguero, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez is among the most influential percussionists in jazz. For more than four decades, he’s stirred up a fiery stew of straightahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources.

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Ethan Hawke To Receive SBIFF American Riviera Award

IN CELEBRATION OF HIS REMARKABLE CAREER and Oscarnominated performance in Blue Moon, Ethan Hawke will receive the American Riviera Award at the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Friday, February 6th at the Arlington Theatre. Hawke will discuss his career and recent portrayal of lyricist Lorenz Hart onstage with Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger.

“Ethan is a greatly admired, versatile, and risk-taking artist who has always gravitated toward complex roles,” said SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling. “It has been a thrill over the past 40 years to watch this remarkable performer mature from a young heartthrob into one of America’s greatest character actors. In film, in theater, and as a director, Ethan is a powerhouse.”

The American Riviera Award was established to recognize actors who have made a significant contribution to American cinema. Past recipients include Zoe Saldaña, Mark Ruffalo, Brendan Fraser, Kristen Stewart, Delroy Lindo, and many other incredible actors.

In Blue Moon, Hawke delivers one of the most transformative performances of his career, earning his first Academy Award

Where to Support Neighbors in Minnesota, Santa Barbara, and Beyond

AS IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWNS CONTINUE TO RATTLE COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA, SANTA BARBARA, AND NATIONWIDE, many are left wondering how to offer their support through tangible actions. Here is a short list of resources and ways to make a difference:

1. For those looking to support those impacted by the raids and protests in Minnesota, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits has compiled an online list of resources and organizations in need of immediate support. Visit minnesotanonprofits.org/ally-solidarity#solidarity

2. Many activists are calling for a nationwide economic blackout day on Friday, January 30th. This protest will expand on the blackout that occurred in Minnesota last Friday, calling on individuals nationwide to show solidarity against ICE’s actions by not attending work or school or making any purchases.

3. In Santa Barbara, groups in need of donations and/or volunteers include the 805UndocuFund (805undocufund.org), Immigrant Legal Defense Center (sbimmigrantdefense.org), Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (mixteco.org/immigration), and Immigrant Hope SB (immigranthopesb.org). There is also a complete list of resources available on the Santa Barbara Public Library website at library.santabarbaraca.gov/news/immigration-resources

Carbajal Raises Concerns Over Vandenberg’s Proposed Super‑Heavy Launch Pad

CALLING FOR A FULL EVALUATION OF THE COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND OPERATIONAL IMPACTS of the proposed super-heavy rocket launch facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) has sent a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Chief of Space Operations General Chance Saltzman. In the letter, Carbajal acknowledged Vandenberg’s role national security and the Central Coast’s economy, but emphasized that the rapid increase in launch activity has already created significant noise and environmental pressures on Central Coast communities. It has also impacted the base’s ecosystem, which supports hundreds of plant and animal species, including 17 federally listed as threatened or endangered.

Carbajal requested written responses within 30 days of the letter’s sending on January 12th to a series of questions regarding noise mitigation, environmental protections, and operational impacts. He also asked the Department of the Air Force and the Space Force to provide ongoing updates to his office and the community as planning progresses. To read a full copy of Carbajal’s letter, visit carbajal.house.gov

and his fifth Oscar nomination overall. The film marks his ninth collaboration with filmmaker Richard Linklater and has garnered widespread critical acclaim, along with BAFTA, SAG, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Gotham Award nominations.

Over the past four decades, Hawke has established himself as a versatile and respected artist. An actor, writer, director and producer, he has earned five Academy Award nominations for both his performances and his screenwriting. He is also currently receiving strong reviews for his starring and executive producing role in FX’s The Lowdown, named one of AFI’s Television Programs of the Year. His projects of note include Training Day, Boyhood, Showtime’s limited series The Good Lord Bird, Gattaca, The Northman, Sinister, The Purge, The Black Phone, Great Expectations, Marvel’s Moon Knight, Pedro Almodóvar’s short film Strange Way of Life, and the celebrated Before trilogy, for which he received two writing Oscar nominations alongside collaborators Julie Delpy and Richard Linklater. A Tony Award nominee for Tom Stoppard’s The Coast of Utopia, Hawke has maintained an active stage career alongside his film and television work and is also a best-selling author. For tickets and more information visit sbiff.org

Hotel Santa Barbara Debuts Renovation, Kicks Off Centennial Year

A RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY hosted by the South Coast Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce rang in 2026 for Hotel Santa Barbara last week, as the historic venue celebrated its new renovations and the start of its centennial year. A 75-key boutique hotel located on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, the hotel recently refreshed its lobby and guest rooms in addition to launching its new bar, 1926.

“Hotel Santa Barbara has long been a place where locals and visitors alike can connect with the spirit of the city,” said Chris Cline, General Manager. “As we celebrate 100 years of hospitality, we’re proud to honor our history while introducing thoughtful updates that enhance the guest experience. We look forward to welcoming guests who want to experience Santa Barbara’s vibrant culture firsthand.”

Local business people, city officials, and residents marked the occasion with a champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres, and property tour, all while enjoying live music and a candle-pouring experience from Santa Barbara-based Candle Bar 111. hotelsantabarbara.com

Help Report Storm Damage to the County

WAS YOUR PROPERTY OR BUSINESS DAMAGED IN THE RECENT STORMS? The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management is collecting information to understand the local impacts of the January 2026 storm in order to advocate for state and federal assistance. If your property or business was damaged during the recent storms, please report that information to the Office of Emergency Management using their Private Property and Business Disaster Damage Report Form. Find more information online: santabarbaraca.gov/news/assist-office-emergency-management-reporting-storm-damage

Wednesday, Feb. 4th Opening Night!

8pm • Arlington Theatre

A Mosquito in the Ear • follows Andrew and Daniela as they travel to Goa, India, to bring home their newly adopted four-year-old daughter, Sarvari. But their world begins to unravel when Sarvari refuses to leave the orphanage she calls home. • Directed by Nicola Rinciari • Written by Nicola Rinciari, Emily Dillard • Stars Jake Lacy, Nazanin Boniadi, Ruhi Pal • World Premiere • India, Italy, United States • N Amer Indep Cinema • 90 min

Thursday, Feb. 5th

8am • FCA #1

Let Me Paint My World for You (Ich male dir meine Welt) • A documentary featuring seven autistic artists from Germany, Switzerland, and the UK. Their art reveals inner worlds and builds bridges to the outside. Directed by Andrea Christina Furrer • World Premiere • Germany, Switzerland • Doc Competition • 94 min • Subtitled

8:20am • FCA #2

Saving Etting Street • Riveting documentary. Master carpenter Shelley Halstead trains three young Black women in carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing. Together, cheered on by longtime residents, they transform a block of abandoned row houses in Baltimore into a community of Black women first-time homeowners. • Directed by Dena Fisher, Amy Scott • United States • Reel Life • 67 min

8:40am • FCA #3

The Ozu Diaries • A cinematic journey that explores the inner world of Japanese master filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu, drawing from his private diaries, wartime notebooks, letters, interviews, photographs, and never-before-seen home movies. The film traces how he transformed personal loss and wartime trauma into enduring masterpieces such as Early Summer, Tokyo Story, and An Autumn Afternoon. • Written/Directed by Daniel Raim • Stars Wim Wenders, Kyōko Kagawa, Kiyoshi Kurosawa • United States • Films on Film • 140 min • Subtitled

9am • Riviera

Aki • This community-engaged documentary explores storytelling through a non-verbal, visual approach in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, an Ojibway community in Northern Ontario, Canada. Grounded in the natural world, the film weaves environmental sounds, an original score, contemporary movement, and an art-based aesthetic

Films, Calendar, & Special Events

Belgium • Contemp. World Cinema • 84 min • Subtitled

11:40am • FCA #3

The Gas Station Attendant • A daughter pieces together her father’s life—weaving the story of his remarkable journey from the streets of India with the realities of life in the United States. • Directed by Karla Murthy • United States

• Reel Life • 83 min

into its narrative. • Written/ Directed by Darlene Naponse • US Premiere • Canada • Doc Competition • 86 min

9am • FCA #4

Saipan • On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Irish captain Roy Keane forfeits his place in the squad at the team’s preparation base in Saipan, following a heated disagreement with the Irish manager Mick McCarthy. • Directed by Lisa Barros D’Sa, Glenn Leyburn • Written by Paul Fraser • Stars Éanna Hardwicke, Steve Coogan, Peter McDonald, Alice Lowe, Jamie Beamish • Ireland • Contemp. World Cinema • 90 min

9:20am • FCA #5

Diya • Dane, a driver for an NGO in the capital, tragically runs over a schoolboy. His pregnant wife rushes to help pay the hospital bills, but it’s too late—the child succumbs to his injuries. The boy’s family summons Dane, demanding diya, the traditional blood debt—an exorbitant sum Dane cannot afford. • Written/ Directed by Achille Ronaimou • Stars Ferdinand Mbaissané, Moussa Zakaria Ibet, Youssouf Djaoro • Chad • Contemp. World Cinema • 96 min • Subtitled

11am • FCA #1

Nomad Shadow (Thal Badaoui) • Mariam, a rebellious young woman, is deported back to Western Sahara after ten years in Spain. When tragedy strikes, Mariam finds herself adrift at sea, discovering the true meaning of belonging. • Written/ Directed by Eimi Imanishi • Stars Nadhira Mohamed, Suleiman Filali • US Premiere • United States, Spain, France

• Jeffrey C. Barbakow Int’l Cinema • 82 min • Subtitled

11am • Music Academy of the West Topic and Panelists TBA

11:20am • FCA #2

Maturity (L’Âge mûr) • Ludovic, a successful 40-year-old architect, begins a romance with Nathalie, a mother of two young girls. As their love unfolds, he grows close to the girls, forming an unexpected bond of complicity. •

Directed by Jean-Benoît Ugeux • Written by Jean-Benoît Ugeux, Julie Debiton • Stars Jean-Benoît Ugeux, Ruth Becquart, Laurent Capelluto • US Premiere •

dissident artist and single mother, struggles to build a stable life for her daughter Julia, a gifted young pianist. • Written/Directed by Alexandra Makarová • Stars Rebeka Poláková, Simon Schwarz, Carmen Diego • US Premiere • Austria, Slovakia • Jeffrey C. Barbakow Int’l Cinema • 110 min • Subtitled

2:40pm • FCA #3

12pm • Riviera Adam’s Sake (L’intérêt d’Adam) • Lucy works in an understaffed pediatric ward. When fouryear-old Adam is placed in her care, Lucy is confronted with his mother Rebecca’s refusal to leave his side, despite a judge’s restriction against her. For the sake of Adam, Lucy will do everything in her power to help this mother in distress.

• Written/Directed by Laura Wandel • Stars Léa Drucker, Anamaria Vartolomei, Jules Delsart • US Premiere • Belgium, France • Jeffrey C. Barbakow Int’l Cinema • 75 min • Subtitled

12pm • FCA #4

Sophia • Against her father’s wishes, Emily travels from London to Tunisia, hoping to reconnect her daughter, Sophia, with her estranged husband. But Sophia disappears, and lies and deceit quickly ensnare the broken family.

• Written/Directed by Dhafer L’Abidine

• Stars Sophie Lipsey • US Premiere • Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom • Contemp. World Cinema • 110 min • Subtitled

12:20pm • FCA #5

Blood Lines • A tender, distinctive story about love, identity, and cultural reconnection. Set in a close-knit Métis community, Beatrice’s world shifts when she meets and falls in love with Chani, who is searching for her biological family. Guided by The Grannies, a lively group of elders, Beatrice must confront her mother, Léonore. • Written/Directed by Gail Maurice • Stars Dana Solomon, Derica Lafrance, Mélanie Bray • US Premiere • Canada • N Amer Indep Cinema • 89 min • Subtitled 2pm • FCA #1

Wrong Husband (Uiksaringitara) • Igloolik, Nunavut, 2000 BCE. Kaujak and Sapa were promised to each other at birth. After the sudden death of Kaujak’s father, her mother marries a man from another camp, tearing the young lovers apart. • Directed by Zacharias Kunuk • Written by Zacharias Kunuk, Samuel CohnCousineau • Stars Theresia Kappianaq, Haiden Angutimarik, Leah Panimera • US Premiere • Canada • N Amer Indep Cinema • 100 min • Subtitled

2:20pm • FCA #2

Perla • In 1980s Vienna, Perla, a

The Luminous Life (A Vida Luminosa) • At 24, Nicolau feels lost—his dream of becoming a musician fading, his heart still tied to the past. But as spring blooms, it carries a quiet promise: it’s not too late to start again.

• Written/Directed by João Rosas • Stars Francisco Melo, Cécile Matignon, Margarida Dias • US Premiere • Portugal, France • Spanish & Latin Amer Cinema • 99 min • Subtitled

3pm • Riviera

Gaslit • As the world teeters on the brink of irreversible climate disaster, actor and activist Jane Fonda ventures deep into oil and gas country, meeting the people who are exposing the fossil fuel industry’s lies. These are the stories of the shrimpers, cattle ranchers, former oil workers, families, faith leaders, community organizers, and self-described “reluctant activists” who have come together across political and cultural spectrums in defense of the communities and coastlines they love.

• Directed by Katie Camosy • Stars Jane Fonda, Maggie Rogers, Connie Britton • World Premiere • United States • Great Outdoors, Doc Competition • 111 min 3pm • FCA #4 Sanatorium • On the shores of Odesa in southern Ukraine lies the imposing Kuyalnik Sanatorium, a crumbling Soviet-era health facility long past its prime. Over a summer season, its ever-dwindling guests come for rejuvenating mud treatments and strange electroshock therapies while seeking love, healing, and happiness.

• Directed by Gar O’Rourke • US Premiere • Ireland, Ukraine • Doc Competition • 90 min • Subtitled 15:20:00 • FCA #5

Mortician • In Canada, Mojtaba, an Iranian mortician, meets Jana, a defiant protest singer in hiding. As their bond grows, secrets emerge—drawing him into a chilling act. Inspired by real events, Mortician exposes the reach of the Iranian regime beyond its borders. Brought to life through one-man cinema, this story demanded to be told without compromise. • Written/Directed by Abdolreza Kahani • Stars Nima Sadr, Gola • US Premiere • Canada • N Amer Indep Cinema • 94 min •

Subtitled

5pm • FCA #1

Space Cadet • When young astronaut Celeste launches into space on her first solo mission, the guardian robot that has accompanied her throughout her childhood is left alone to wonder: what now? • Directed by Kid Koala • Written by Mylène Chollet • US Premiere • Canada • N Amer Indep Cinema • 86 min

5:20pm • FCA #2

Cuba & Alaska • Best friends “Cuba” and “Alaska,” wisecracking medics on Ukraine’s frontline, live the same battlefield story as all soldiers: the longer they fight for Ukraine, the more they lose touch with friends, family, and their former lives. • Written/Directed by Yegor Troyanovsky • Stars Olha Bregman, Christian Popp, Hanne Phlypo • US Premiere • Ukraine, France, Belgium • Doc Competition • 93 min • Subtitled

5:40pm • FCA #3

A Cowboy in London • A rare, unfiltered portrait of country musician Charley Crockett on the cusp of global stardom. Shot in verité style, the film follows Crockett through a whirlwind London run as he wrestles with the state of America, the rise of AI in music, and the pressures of the industry. • Directed by Jared L. Christopher • Stars Charley Crockett, Taylor Grace, Joe Walters • World Premiere • United States • Doc Competition • 88 min

6pm • Riviera

Holy Days • Young Brian is on a heartwarming quest to retrieve his late mother from heaven before his father’s new girlfriend takes her place. Guided only by the clue that she is on a snowy mountain, Brian teams up with three elderly nuns. • Written/Directed by Nathalie Boltt • Stars Jacki Weaver, Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, Nathalie Boltt • World Premiere • Canada, New Zealand • Contemp. World Cinema • 101 min

Thursday, Feb. 5 • 5:20pm • FCA #2

Cuba & Alaska • Best friends “Cuba” and “Alaska,” wisecracking medics on Ukraine’s frontline, live the same battlefield story as all soldiers: the longer they fight for Ukraine, the more they lose touch with friends, family, and their former lives.

6pm • FCA #4

Mockbuster • A struggling filmmaker’s chance at redemption collides with chaos and compromise as he navigates the eccentric world of notorious production house, The Asylum. It’s a comedic, behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of B-grade smash The Land That Time Forgot, unabashedly celebrating trash cinema.

• Directed by Anthony Frith • Written by Anthony Frith, Sandy Cameron • US Premiere • Australia, United States • Films on Film • 90 min

6:20pm • FCA #5

Maysoon • Nearly a decade after the Arab Spring, young Egyptian archaeologist Maysoon lives in Berlin with her German boyfriend and their two children. When personal struggles begin to destabilize her life, Maysoon fears she could once again lose everything— family, love, and freedom. • Written/ Directed by Nancy Biniadaki • Stars Sabrina Amali, Florian Stetter, Maya Ghazal, Elias Sououd • US Premiere • Germany, Greece • Jeffrey C. Barbakow Int’l Cinema • 120 min • Subtitled

8pm • Arlington Adam Sandler, Maltin Modern Master Award

8pm • FCA #1

Steal Away • Fanny is a sheltered teenager, whose knowledge of the world barely extends beyond her mother Florence’s stately manor house. Into her life comes Cécile, a charismatic visitor and one of countless people seeking asylum from the conflicts ravaging this alternate and highly stylized reality. • Directed by Clement Virgo • Written by Tamara Faith Berger, Clement Virgo • Stars Angourie Rice, Mallori Johnson, Lauren Lee Smith • US Premiere • Canada, Belgium • N Amer Indep Cinema • 113 min • Subtitled 8:20pm • FCA #2

Little Lorraine • Set in 1986

Cape Breton, following three friends left jobless after a devastating mining explosion. Desperate to provide for their families, they take a job on a lobster boat run by a questionable relative—only to discover it’s a front for an international cocaine smuggling operation. Inspired

by true events. • Directed by Andy Hines

• Written by Andy Hines, Adam Baldwin • Stars Stephen Amell, Stephen McHattie, Auden Thornton • US Premiere • Canada

• N Amer Indep Cinema • 115 min

8:40pm • FCA #3

If These Walls Could Rock

• tells the untold story of the Sunset Marquis—the legendary West Hollywood hideaway where rock stars checked in, passed out, and made history. Featuring a Hall of Fame lineup including Ringo Starr, Slash, Cyndi Lauper, Morrissey, and Dave Grohl, diving deep into the debauchery, the music, and the magic.

• Directed by Tyler Measom, Craig A. Williams • Stars Ringo Starr, Slash, Cyndi Lauper, Morrissey, Dave Grohl • United States • Cinematic Overture/Performing Arts • 90 min

9pm • Riviera

I Swear • Based on the life story of Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner John Davidson, MBE. Set in 1980s Britain, the story follows him throughout his troubled teens and early adulthood, exploring this little-known and widely misunderstood condition and charting his struggle to live a “normal” life against formidable odds.

• Written/Directed by Kirk Jones • Stars Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson • United Kingdom • Festival Circuit Favorites • 120 min

9pm • FCA #4

No Mercy • A radical cinematic manifesto, told through the voices of the fiercest women in filmmaking— unflinching, unapologetic, and with no mercy. • Directed by Isa Willinger • Stars Céline Sciamma, Ana Lily Amirpour, Nina Menkes • Germany, Austria • Films on Film • 105 min • Subtitled

9:20pm • FCA #5

Rising Through the Fray • Uniting from across continents to bring representation to the sport they love, Indigenous Rising laces up their skates to claim their space on the roller derby track. Indigenous Rising is the first team in roller derby history to break the barriers of representing a single country at the Roller Derby World Cup. • Written and Directed by Courtney Montour • US Premiere • Canada • Reel Life • 88 min

Friday, Feb. 6th

8am • FCA #1

I Swear • 120 min

8:20am • FCA #2

The Incredible Snow Woman (L’ Incroyable femme des neiges) • Fired from her job, dumped by her boyfriend, and in failing health, 46-year-old explorer and Arctic specialist Coline Morel sees her life unravel before her eyes. Caught in a whirlwind of torments, Coline—popularly known as “The Incredible Snow Woman”— attempts a final comeback. • Written/ Directed by Sébastien Betbeder • Stars Blanche Gardin, Philippe Katerine, Bastien Bouillon • US Premiere • France

• Contemp. World Cinema • 111 min • Subtitled

8:40am • FCA #3

Sanatorium • 90 min • Subtitled

2/6/2026 9:00:00 • Riviera

Ablaze (Les Braises) • Karine and Jimmy, a deeply connected couple, face a pivotal moment in their relationship when Karine’s fervent political activism begins to tear at the fabric of their life together. • Directed by Thomas Kruithof • Written by Thomas Kruithof, JeanBaptiste Delafon • Stars Virginie Efira, Arieh Worthalter • US Premiere • France • Contemp. World Cinema • 102 min • Subtitled

9am • FCA #4

Holy Days • Contemp. World Cinema • 101 min

9:20am • FCA #5

Adam’s Sake (L’intérêt d’Adam) • Jeffrey C. Barbakow Int’l Cinema • 75 min • Subtitled

11am • FCA #1

Mockbuster • Films on Film • 90 min

11am • Music Academy of the West Topic and Panelists TBA

11:20am • FCA #2

Cuba & Alaska • Doc Competition • 93 min • Subtitled

11:40am • FCA #3

Fri, Feb 6., 8:20am • FCA #2

The Incredible Snow Woman (L’ Incroyable femme des neiges) • Fired from her job, dumped by her boyfriend, and in failing health, 46-year-old explorer and Arctic specialist Coline Morel sees her life unravel before her eyes. Caught in a whirlwind of torments, Coline—popularly known as “The Incredible Snow Woman”—attempts a final comeback.

The Heart is a Muscle • When Ryan’s five-year-old son briefly goes missing at a barbeque, his violent reaction to the scare triggers a chain of events that unearth long-buried secrets and set him on a journey of selfdiscovery and forgiveness. • Written/ Directed by Imran Hamdulay • Stars Keenan Arrison, Melissa de Vries, Dean Marais • US Premiere • South Africa, Saudi Arabia • Jeffrey C. Barbakow Int’l Cinema • 86 min • Subtitled

12pm • FCA #4

Maysoon • Jeffrey C. Barbakow Int’l

Cinema • 120 min • Subtitled

12pm • Riviera

Relatively Normal • Life during

11am Thursday, February 5 • FCA #1

Nomad Shadow (Thal Badaoui) • Mariam, a rebellious young woman, is deported back to Western Sahara after ten years in Spain. When tragedy strikes, Mariam finds herself adrift at sea, discovering the true meaning of belonging.

lockdown sucks, especially for teens— but for Hannah, the real problem isn’t the virus. With her parents at war and her brother a one-man disaster, Hannah retreats to the only safe space she can find: her closet. • Written/Directed by Amy Wendel • Stars Chloe Coleman, Grant Culling, Troy Blendell • World Premiere • United States • Santa Barbara Features • 93 min

12pm • FCA #5

Sweet Störy • Meg Ray takes a sabbatical from her San Francisco pâtisserie empire for a journey of selfdiscovery and community-building on the remote Swedish island of Rödlöga, a four-hour ferry ride from Stockholm in the Baltic Sea. There, she helps rescue the enchanted Café Truten, learns the art of baking bread, and empowers a generation of young islander women.

• Written/Directed by Sarah Justine Kerruish, Matt Maude • Stars Meg Ray • Sweden, United States • Reel Life • 73 min • Subtitled

2pm • FCA #1

Aki • US Premiere • Canada • Doc Competition • 86 min 2pm • Arlington

2/6/2026 14:20:00 • FCA #2

Little Lorraine • US Premiere • Canada • N Amer Indep Cinema • 115 min

2:40pm • FCA #3

Toitū: Visual Sovereignty •

Following curator Nigel Borell as he navigates the constraints between institutional authority and Māori selfdetermination. Borell’s curatorial vision is clear: Māori art must be authored, not merely advocated for. But as the scale of the exhibition grows, so does institutional resistance • Directed by Chelsea Winstanley • Stars Nigel Borell • US Premiere • New Zealand • Doc Competition • 101 min

3pm • FCA #4

A Life Illuminated • following legendary marine biologist and deep-sea explorer Dr. Edie Widder as she descends 3,300 feet into the ocean’s darkest depths in search of light. After capturing the first-ever footage of the elusive giant squid she embarks to document a bioluminescent phenomenon that could change how we understand life on Earth. • Directed by

Tasha Van Zandt • United States • Great Outdoors • 89 min

3pm • Riviera

The Yellow Tie • The true story of Sergiu Celibidache—from his childhood in Romania under the rule of a disciplinarian father, through exile in pursuit of a musical career, struggle for survival in wartime Germany, and an unimaginable rise, fall, and resurgence spanning seven decades and all four corners of the globe. • Directed by Serge Ioan Celebidachi • Written by Serge Ioan Celebidachi, James Olivier • Stars John Malkovich, Sean Bean, Ben Schnetzer • US Premiere • Romania • Contemp. World Cinema • 145 min • Subtitled 3:20pm • FCA #5

Steal Away • US Premiere • Canada, Belgium • N Amer Indep Cinema • 113 min • Subtitled 5pm • FCA #1

The Diving Bell And Butterfly • Jean-Dominique Bauby (Mathieu Amalric), editor-in-chief of French fashion bible Elle magazine, has a devastating stroke at age 43. The damage to his brain stem results in locked-in syndrome, with which he is almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking an eye. Bauby painstakingly dictates his memoir via the only means of expression left to him. • Directed by Julian Schnabel • Written by Ronald Harwood, JeanDominique Bauby • Stars Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, MarieJosée Croze • France, United States • Julian Schnabel Retrospective • 112 min 5:20pm • FCA #2

Dear Lara • A deeply personal documentary exposing decades of sexual abuse and institutional complicity in classical music. After acclaimed violinist Lara St. John speaks out about her childhood assault at an elite music school, survivors from around the world contact her. Blending testimony, investigation, and an original score, the film is both an insider’s reckoning and a call for change. • Directed by Lara St. John • World Premiere • Canada, United States • Doc Competition • 94 min 5:40pm • FCA #3

A Pale View of Hills • UK, 1982. A young Japanese-British writer explores her mother Etsuko’s postwar memories of Nagasaki. Haunted by the death

People Have the Power

By Mahil Senathirajah / Special to VOICE

IN 1988,

LEGENDARY PUNK POET

PATTI SMITH wrote the protest anthem People Have the Power containing the lyric, “People have the power to redeem the work of fools.” Once again, The Fund for Santa Barbara is sponsoring the Social Justice Film Series at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which presents films that “engage community and galvanize change to advance economic, environmental, political, racial or social justice.”

This year’s impressive slate features five films that showcase the ability of individual action to catalyze profound change. By coincidence, all five films feature courageous, self-determined women ranging from two young Ukrainian medics to the impressively energetic Jane Fonda.

This year, The Fund for Santa Barbara chose Steal This Story, Please! as the winner of the Social Justice Award. The film profiles Amy Goodman’s pioneering, DIY combination of journalism and activism, and seeking truth from power. Steal This Story, Please! is particularly relevant at a time when crowdsourced video from activists is holding those in power accountable for their actions. The film is also a beautifully rendered

of her eldest daughter, Etsuko begins recounting her life in 1952, starting with her encounter with Sachiko, a hopeful young woman planning a new life abroad with her daughter Mariko. A • Written/ Directed by Kei Ishikawa • Stars Suzu Hirose, Fumi Nikaidô, Yoh Yoshida, Camilla Aiko • US Premiere • Japan, United Kingdom, Poland • Contemp. World Cinema • 123 min • Subtitled

6pm • FCA #4

personal portrait and a rousing recounting of 40 years of social justice battles that provides grounding context for the challenges we face now. There is hope in Amy Goodman’s history.

Amy Goodman will be in town for a post-screening Q&A and will be a guest at The Fund for Santa Barbara’s Social Justice Award reception on Saturday, February 7th. Check the Fund’s calendar page for more information as the event is finalized at: fundforsantabarbara.org/communitycalendar

The five films in the Social Justice Film series include:

1. Steal This Story, Please! - Winner - From the front lines of global conflict to the organized chaos of her daily news program Democracy Now!, Amy Goodman amplifies stories and voices which are routinely silenced by commercial media.

Basin of Texas to the LNG facilities on the coast, meeting the people who are exposing the fossil fuel industry’s lies. These are the stories of the self-described “reluctant activists” who have come together across political and cultural spectrums in the defense of their communities and coastlines.

Feb 5: 3 – 4:51pm, SBIFF Riviera

Feb 8: 11:40am – 1:31pm, SBIFF Film Ctr, Aud 3

Feb 10: 8 – 9:51am, SBIFF Film Ctr, Aud 1

Feb 6: 8:20pm – 9:46pm, SBIFF Film Ctr, Aud 2

Feb 7: 11:40am – 1:20pm, SBIFF Film Ctr, Aud 3

2. Gaslit (US):  Activist Jane Fonda follows the flow of oil and gas from the giant Permian

Thurs, Feb 6, 11:20am & Fri, Feb 7, 9pm • FCA #2

Maturity (L’Âge mûr) • Ludovic, a successful 40-yearold architect, begins a romance with Nathalie, a mother of two young girls. As their love unfolds, he grows close to the girls, forming an unexpected bond of complicity.

6pm • Riviera You Had to Be There • An intimate, funny, and emotional documentary about the legendary Canadian production that changed entertainment forever.

• Directed by Nick Davis • Stars Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Victor Garber, Jayne Eastwood • US Premiere • United States • Doc Competition • 100 min

3. Cuba & Alaska (Ukraine, France, Belgium): Cuba and Alaska’s bracing juxtaposition of front line war carnage and regular young women’s pursuits back home is unlike any documentary you have seen before. The two wisecracking Ukrainian medics grapple with existential questions including, “with war so deeply rooted in them, can the two friends go back to the life they knew?”

Feb 5: 5:20 – 6:52pm, SBIFF Film Ctr, Aud 2

Feb 6: 11:20am – 12:53pm, SBIFF Film Ctr, Aud 2

4. Saving Etting Street (US): In this riveting documentary, master carpenter Shelley Halstead trains three young Black women in carpentry, electrical work and plumbing. Together, cheered on by long-time residents, they transform a block of abandoned row houses in Baltimore into a community of Black women first-time homeowners.

Feb 5: 8:20 – 9:27am, SBIFF Film Ctr, Aud 2

Feb 10: 3:20 – 4:27pm, SBIFF Film Ctr, Aud 5

5. What We Carry (Canadian): In 1964, a restless Jennifer Notley leaves England to teach at the Desmarais Indian Residential School in remote Northern Alberta, Canada. In 2022, her daughter Katrinka and granddaughter Bracken return to the community to explore the history of abuse that occurred their legacy of complicity. What We Carry is a heart-rending and heart-filling story of generational trauma and restorative justice.

Feb 12: 11:40am – 1:08pm, SBIFF Film Ctr, Aud 3

Feb 13: 5 – 6:28pm, SBIFF Film Ctr, Aud 1

Films, Calendar, & Special Events

• Jeffrey C. Barbakow Int’l Cinema • 82 min • Subtitled

8pm • Arlington Honoree TBA

8pm • FCA #1

Space Cadet • US Premiere • Canada

• N Amer Indep Cinema • 86 min

8:20pm • FCA #2

• Directed by Sara Joe Wolansky • United States • Reel Life • 88 min

9pm • FCA #4

Steal This Story, Please! • Undeterred by armed soldiers, smoothtalking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history.

Tow • Charting the true story of a homeless Seattle woman who fought her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a staggering tow bill.

6:20pm • FCA #5 Nomad Shadow (Thal Badaoui) • US Premiere • United States, Spain, France

• Directed by Stephanie Laing

• Written by Jonathan Keasey, Brant Noivin, Annie Weisman • Stars Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa, Demi Lovato, Ariana DeBose, Octavia Spencer • United States • Festival Circuit Favorites

• 105 min

• Directed by Tia Lessin, Carl Deal • Stars Amy Goodman, Juan González, Jeremy Scahill, Sharif Abdel Kouddous, Nermeen Shaikh, Dave Isay • United States • Reel Life • 101 min • Subtitled

8:40pm • FCA #3

The Big Cheese • A cheesemonger is like a sommelier for cheese—a craft often underappreciated in America.

Adam “Mr. Moo” Moskowitz hopes to change that by coaching a U.S. team for the Mondial du Fromage – the “Olympics of Cheese” – which they have never won.

Maturity (L’Âge mûr) • US Premiere • Belgium • Contemp. World Cinema • 84 min • Subtitled 9pm • Riviera

Mortician • I US Premiere • Canada • N Amer Indep Cinema • 94 min • Subtitled 9:20pm • FCA #5

Notes of a True Criminal (Zapiski nastoyashego prestupnika) • Fourth-generation filmmaker Alexander Rodnyansky portrays the decades-long struggle of Ukrainians against aggression, using images and footage from his family’s past and present that connect historical events to the fight unfolding today. • Directed by Alexander Rodnyansky, Andriy Alferov

For Now: When Story Becomes a Mirror

HIGHLIGHTING AN ISSUE THAT OFTEN GOES UNNAMED, a new feature-length film centered on the inner life rather than visual spectacle, For Now is a new collaborative project by Award-winning writer Michael Bowker and writer–filmmaker Billy Mandarino. The film will examine how unresolved trauma can quietly influence relationships, identity, and everyday behavior. Though still in development, the film has already drawn interest for its restrained, human approach, inviting viewers to notice the emotional layers that persist beneath the surface, rather than offering easy answers.

Rather than addressing trauma head-on, For Now unfolds through analogy and emotional rhythm. The film reflects the way unresolved experiences tend to appear in everyday life—through repetition, hesitation, and moments that feel quietly familiar. By allowing meaning to surface gradually, the story invites viewers into a reflective space where recognition comes not from answers, but from resonance.

in small but meaningful ways, contribute to how people understand themselves, one another, and the world they share.

For Mandarino, the pull of For Now is deeply personal. “My hope is that when people walk into the theater, they see parts of their own experience reflected back at them,” he says. “That they begin asking themselves what remains unresolved, what they’re still carrying.”

Mandarino describes the energy of the project as coming from its commitment to truth—not spectacle. “The purpose of this film is to reveal truth,” he adds, “and in doing so, help people move through their trauma.” That intention continues to drive the project forward, grounding it in recognition rather than resolution.

Behind Mandarino’s creative work is a long-standing interest in inner awareness and the moments that quietly reshape a person’s direction. His connection to Santa Barbara, along with pivotal personal experiences over the years, have informed a body of work that centers presence, reflection, and emotional honesty. Rather than treating these ideas as theory, Mandarino approaches them as lived experience—an approach that carries through into For Now, where internal shifts matter as much as external events.

Bowker has often noted that while he has written more than 30 books and thousands of published articles, For Now emerged from a different place. He was drawn to this story because it touched something immediate and human—an opportunity to write not from distance, but from recognition. His hope, he has said, is that “the narrative resonates on a personal level, allowing readers and viewers to feel seen rather than instructed.” By grounding the story in emotional truth, Bowker believes the film can help deepen awareness around trauma, and,

As interest continues to grow around stories that approach psychological experience with honesty and restraint, For Now reflects a broader shift toward cinema that invites participation rather than consumption. The project offers space for those drawn to this kind of storytelling—where recognition matters more than resolution—to engage with the film not just as an audience, but as part of an ongoing conversation. In that sense, For Now is less a finished statement than an open experience, welcoming viewers who are curious about how story can illuminate inner life and shared understanding.

If you’d like to join the team that is working to create this transformative cinema event, please read more online and explore the related GoFundMe Campaign.

Help Us Bring a Transformative Film to Life!

For Now is an edutainment film that seeks to inspire the conscious evolution of humanity. This is your opportunity to make a difference—not just in the world of cinema but in the hearts and minds of people who are seeking a way out of suffering.

Please consider supporting its GoFundMe campaign. Through your donation, you’ll help bring this gripping and uplifting story to life and join a movement dedicated to addressing trauma, healing, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change.

Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Out

ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. State St also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.

February 5th • 5 to 8pm

Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues

1. Voice Gallery • La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Avenue, unit H-124 • Love is a Journey, the VOICE February exhibition, features fun, accessible, and finely created 3D and 2D artworks ranging in style from figurative to abstract - all by area artists. Also enjoy music and sing-along with Harold Kono, and tasty sips and bites.

2. Art & Soul • 1323 State Street • LIT: Love, Illumination, Transcendence opens 1st Thursday at Art & Soul, just in time for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. In his solo exhibition, Rod Lathim draws on the ethereal qualities of light and music, creating immersive works that translate repurposed vintage instruments and found objects into luminous, contemplative sculptural experiences.

group show with Sophie Cooper, Sophia Beccue, Patrick McGinnis, Rick Doehring, Madeline Garrett, Jo Merit, Pamela Grau and Karen Zazon.

6. Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery • 33 W. Anapamu St. • Jardin Nocturne presents new paintings by Dora Vital, where lush nocturnal gardens unfold through layered color and light. Blending classical floral motifs with a contemporary sensibility, the exhibition invites quiet contemplation and sensory immersion. On view through February 21st at Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery.

3. Ensemble Theatre Company • 33 W. Victoria St, 805-965-5400 • Ensemble Theatre Company invites you to 1st Thursday at The West Coast Premiere of The Shark Is Broken. A razorsharp, behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of the greatest films of all time. 1st Thursday participants can stop by our ticket office for buy one get one free tickets to our February 5th 7:30pm performance.

4. domecíl • 1223 State Street • Domecíl is excited to host the work of artist Patrick Bonneau whose modern relief sculptures and contemporary wall pieces explore form, line, and the interaction of light and shadow. His work often blends minimalist sensibilities with dimensional surfaces to create visually engaging compositions that invite contemplative viewing.

5. 10 West Gallery • 10 W. Anapamu St. • Abstract and contemporary art from the Santa Barbara area. Introducing three new artists to the gallery: Kathleen Yorba, Stephanie Hubbard and Duane Dammeyer, showing their work in a

7. Sullivan Goss • 11 E. Anapamu St. • Sullivan Goss celebrates the opening reception for visionary landscape painter Phoebe Brunner’s 6th solo show at the gallery. Also on view, Oskar Fischinger: A Deeper Look; and Future Imperfect: Alvaro Maestro, Austin McCormick, and Chris Peters.

8. Santa Barbara Museum of Art • 1130 State Street • Join us for 1st Thursday at SBMA; our main galleries are free and open from 5 – 8 pm! Explore our diverse galleries, see new photography and collage exhibitions, and drop by the Art Learning Lab for a hands-on art activity related to our exhibitions!

9. Gallery 113 • 1114 State Street #8 • Exhibit by members of the Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the month is Gary Jensen. Also featuring Andie Adler, Carey Appel, Robin Deshayes and Nagui Achamallah. There will also be a group exhibit featuring various artists.

10. Waterhouse Gallery • 1114 State Street #9 • The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes, by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison. Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.

11. Ace Rivington • 1100 State St. • Join us in celebrating the launch of our newest creative campaign, Ace Rivington “Real People - Real Jeans.” This show shines a light on the art of denim and how its fit, fabric, and

attitude both influence and define style. Many local personalities have modeled for this campaign and will be present to help celebrate, accompanied by live flamenco guitar and the best wine, beer, and sparkling water that Trader Joe’s has to offer.

12. The Yes Store - Local Arts Gallery • 1015 State Street • Come celebrate winter! Enjoy local arts, music, drinks, and treats! View the work of all our talented local artists. FYI-We have great gifts for Valentine’s Day! Can’t decide, get a gift card. Whether you’re looking for a gift or something special for yourself. Look no further than The Yes Store local arts gallery.

13. Finch & Fork | The Kimpton Canary Hotel

things off in February with a Valentine’s-inspired market, featuring unique gifts and artisan goods perfect for someone special (or yourself!).

14. Presidio by Candlelight • 123 E. Canon Perdido • Join us for an enchanting candlelit evening of history and culture at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park. Listen to Chumash stories, visit our Nihonmachi Revisited exhibit about Santa Barbara’s Japantown, and experience live music and dances from 1800s California. Free event & refreshments; all ages welcome.

latest exhibitions, The Gift: Recent Additions to Our Story and Ludmilla

our permanent galleries. All ages welcome.

• 31 W. Carrillo St. • Join us for 1st Thursday Pop-Up Makers Market in the Kimpton Canary Hotel lobby, a monthly celebration of local creativity with a fresh theme each time! We’re kicking

15. Paint at Paseo • Peppermint Parlor, 651 Paseo Nuevo • Join us for a Make Your Own Lowrider workshop with interdisciplinary artist Jaqueline Valenzuela whose practice reflects the deep roots she’s planted in the lowrider community by bridging the gap between fine art and this underrepresented culture. This workshop is free for all ages. RSVP encouraged.

16. Soul Sucker • 814 State Street STE 38 • Sip, shop and mingle with Santa Barbara Ceramic Artists Hannah Crowshaw and Isaih Porter and shop their new work. Soul Sucker features ceramics and art from the region. LouBud Wines will be pouring, DJ will be spinning. Soul Sucker Anniversary and Lunar New Year Giveaways for first 50 guests!

18. Idyll Mercantile • 703 Chapala St. • Idyll Mercantile is turning five, and we’re celebrating the only way that feels right. With a 1st Thursday Pickle Party. Join us at the shop for an after hours celebration with live music DJ Donnybru and a smattering of pickles and briny snacks, good drinks, and good company. Thanks for preserving our shop for five beautiful years. Everyone is welcome.

Entertainment

LIVE on the 800 Block • 800 Block of State Street • Enjoy live local music on the 800 block of State Street! Each month features a different band, audience seating, and great vibes— perfect for relaxing between venues or before heading to the Entertainment District. Grab a bite from nearby Paseo Nuevo and make a night of it!

Opening Reception: “The Art of Resistance”

January 30 - February 1

CAW (Community Arts Workshop) 631 Garden Street

Reception: Friday, January 30, 2:30-6pm

Exhibition: Open Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm

Local Artists • Protest Signs • WW I Propaganda (reimagined)

Guest Artist: Lawrence Wallin

Live Band: Glendessary Jam (old time music)

Additional parking: Public Lot at Anacapa & Ortega (1 ½ blocks from CAW)

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND

Valentine’s weekend brings the sweep of cinema’s most romantic melodies. A concert of love themes, stories, and songs from Hollywood classics: Out of Africa, Dr. Zhivago, Ghost, The Godfather, Casablanca, and more!

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV08075

Petitioner: Azul Cielo Vasquez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Azul Cielo Vasquez to PROPOSED NAME: Azul Cielo Vasquez Cruz. 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: March 11, 2026; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 01/21/2026 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV08075 Pub Dates: January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 2026.

Insertion Date: Print: 1.30.26 Digital included 1.28.26 6.73”

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

The following Individual is doing business as TRAINERMATCH at 132 Campo Vista Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. JARON A WILLIAMS at 132 Campo Vista Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on December 10, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0002771. Published January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026.

HEARING ON MARCH 12, 2026 FOR THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA HOUSING PLAN

The City of Santa Barbara, as lead agency, has prepared a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Draft EIR is available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/HousingEIR.

Printed copies are available for review at the Planning Counter, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, California, and at the Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, during normal business hours. Printed copies of the Draft EIR are available for review at the Planning Counter located at 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, California and the Santa Barbara Public Library located at 40 E. Anapamu St during normal hours of operation.

PROJECT TITLE: Housing Plan Program EIR

LOCATION: City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Housing Plan implements 32 programs in the adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element, including ongoing programs, procedural changes, zoning ordinance amendments, and other actions to meet state housing requirements and accommodate the City Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 8,001 new housing units.

SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: The Draft EIR identifies potentially significant impacts related to air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, hazardous materials, noise, and utilities. These impacts can be reduced to less than significant levels with the implementation of mitigation measures. The Draft EIR also evaluates a No Project Alternative and an Additional Housing Alternative. Impacts to all other CEQA topic areas would be less than significant. The City of Santa Barbara contains sites listed on hazardous substances databases enumerated under California Government Code Section 65962.5.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: 45-day public review period for the Draft EIR begins January 30, 2026, and ends on March 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Comments must be received by the close of the comment period and may be submitted via mail, email, or hand delivery to: HousingEIR@SantaBarbaraCA.gov, or City of Santa Barbara, Community Development Department, Planning Division Attn: Julia Pujo, Environmental Analyst 630 Garden Street, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990.

PUBLIC HEARING: A hearing to receive public comments on the Draft EIR will be held before the Planning Commission on March 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California. Meetings can be viewed live on City TV-18 or streamed online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. Meeting agendas, minutes, and videos are available at SantaBarbaraCA. gov/PC.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:  If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at (805) 5645305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

The following Married Couple is doing business as VANDYGEAR at 1505 W Pine Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436. ROSALVA RAZO and RUDY RAZO at 1505 W Pine Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on January 20, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2026-0000130. Published January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

The following Individual is doing business as FAIRY&FROG at 1607 Mission Drive, #109/110, Solvang, CA 93463. NANCY J SCHULTE at 1607 Mission Drive, #109/110, Solvang, CA 93463. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on December 29, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0002938. Published January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER : 25CV07622. Petitioner: Clark Warren Benlan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Clark Warren Benlan to PROPOSED NAME: Zander Zephyr Fox. 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: February 18, 2026; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 12/22/2025 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV07622 Pub Dates: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2026.

VOICE LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

The following Corporation is doing business as DANIS PAINTING at 1727 State Street #435, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. PROPERTY DR. INCORPORATED at 1727 State Street #435, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on December 31, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0002955. Published January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

The following Individual is doing business as STROOP HAUS at 312 E Sola, A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1266. STEPHANYE M LAGUNES at 312 E Sola, Apt A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on January 5, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2026-0000005. Published January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026.

Order for Publication Order and Request to Reschedule Hearing

Request for Order for Publication

PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY or ATTORNEY Kristina Yoshiko McLaughlin, 200 W. Canon Perdido Apt. C, Santa Barbara CA 93101; TELEPHONE NO.: (805) 971-0804; ATTORNEY FOR (Name): Kristina Yoshiko Mclaughlin. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara 93121-1107: : Anacapa Division. PETITIONER: Kristina Yoshiko Mclaughlin. RESPONDENT: William Alfredo Roman Saldana

Filed: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Santa Barbara: 12/01/25; Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer; by Calderon, Naylea, Deputy Clerk CASE NUMBER: 25FL00643 Amended

Request for Order: Child Custody; Visitation; Child Last Name Change to McLaughlin

2. Child Custody; Visitation (Parenting Time) a. I request that the court make orders about the following children: Celia Alejandra Roman, Date of birth: 01/03/2022. Legal Custody to: Kristina Yoshiko McLaughlin. Physical Custody to: Kristina Yoshiko McLaughlin. b. The orders I request for visitation are as follows: (2) No visitation to Respondent. He has not been involved in her life. c. The orders that I request are in the best interest of the children. See attached declaration. 7. Other Orders Requested: According to the FC section 7638, my daughters last name be changed to: Celia Alejandra McLaughlin.

Order on Request to Reschedule Hearing

PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY or ATTORNEY Kristina Yoshiko McLaughlin, 200 W. Canon Perdido Apt. C, Santa Barbara CA 93101; TELEPHONE NO.: (805) 971-0804; ATTORNEY FOR (Name): Kristina Yoshiko Mclaughlin. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara 93101: Anacapa Division. PETITIONER: Kristina Yoshiko McLaughlin

RESPONDENT: William Alfredo Roman Saldana

Filed: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Santa Barbara: 12/26/25; Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer; by Calderon, Naylea, Deputy Clerk

CASE NUMBER: 25FL00643

The hearing is currently scheduled for 01/07/2026. Kristina Yoshiko McLaughlin filed the Request for Order asking to reschedule the hearing. The request does not include temporary emergency (ex parte) orders previously issued. 6. Order granting request to reschedule hearing and notice of new hearing. a. The court hearing is rescheduled to the 3/18/26 at 1:30 pm Dept.: #3. Court address same as above.

7. Reason for rescheduling: a (4) Other good cause as stated: Court granted publication but did not have enough time to publish in the news paper before the hearing on 01/07/2026. 9. Service of order. b. The documents listed in item 10 must be served: (1) as required by rule 5.92. 10. Documents for service: None listed.

Date: 12/26/2025 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25FL00643 Pub Dates: January 30, February 4, 13, 20, 2026.

Candlelight vigil mourns victims of ICE killings and violence in Minnesota

By Aston Smith / Special to the Santa Barbara NewsPress

SOFT

1.27.26

LIGHTS FLICKERED

AND FLAMES

DANCED

from candles illuminating the sidewalk as hundreds of community members gathered for a candlelight vigil at the intersection of Cabrillo Boulevard and State Street Monday night.

The vigil, organized by Indivisible Santa Barbara, took place to honor Alex Pretti and Renee Good after they were both fatally shot during interactions with immigration officials in Minneapolis.

still here.”

National controversy has sparked following Pretti’s death as video evidence from the incident has contradicted messaging sent out by the Trump administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

Lloyd DeArmond wore a neon yellow vest and an Indivisible SB hat as he helped organize the vigil Monday evening.

“We have to stand up to this psychopath,” DeArmond said in reference to President Trump.

DeArmond said that Indivisible Santa Barbara wants the president impeached and strives to see the community continue to show up and display resistance.

Across the country a wide-scale push back against ICE has erupted with a specific focus on their actions in Minneapolis. Earlier this month, Good, 37, was shot dead in her car by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. In the aftermath of her death, and now Pretti’s, protests in Minnesota and around the country have erupted.

For DeArmond, the vigil shows “that we are

The vigil followed Saturday’s anti-ICE protest, also organized by Indivisible Santa Barbara, that saw a community turnout of around 1,000 people.

“I can’t be in Minnesota walking with them,” Barb Maes said, “so I’m here on behalf of Minnesota and Santa Barbara.”

Community members Monday night held up signs while others waved flags and phone flashlights. Countless drivers honked as cars and trucks rolled past. Even as the dusk light faded, the community turnout was passionate and united.

Maes said that the vigil shows the importance of “shared compassion.”

Noah D. , who declined to give his last name, held a sign describing a few attributes of Alex Pretti and his cause of death. Noah attended the vigil because he felt he could relate to Pretti.

“He cared for others,” Noah said.

Pretti was an ICU nurse and outdoorsman. He died Saturday morning after being shot ten times by a U.S. Border Patrol agent.

Noah said the vigil was special as it represented the connection the community of Santa Barbara has beyond social media.

Will Consumers Recover?

“Retail trade sales were up 0.6 percent (±0.5 percent) from October 2025, and up 3.1 percent (±0.5 percent) from last year. Nonstore retailers were up 7.2 percent (±1.2 percent) from last year, while food service and drinking places were up 4.9 percent (±1.8 percent) from November 2024.”

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By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE / January 21, 2026

RETAIL SALES WERE CHOPPY IN 2025, to say the least. Even the slight uptick in November after two months of contraction won’t stop President Trump’s wholesale destruction of the U.S. economy.

Sales declined or were barely positive in six of eleven months through November 2025, per the FRED graph of monthly retail sales and the future doesn’t look brighter for most Americans.

Suffering consumers and businesses have tried every which way to avoid the higher prices from Trump’s TACO tariffs (Trump Always Chickens Out) that can change on a whim and cause consumers to pull back their spending in the face of sharply rising prices caused in large part by Trump’s economic policies.

Or they try to avoid rising insurance costs because Republicans won’t subsidize insurance premiums for some 20 million low-income Americans.

are not only causing Detroit automakers to lose $trillions in having to switch back to combustion engines but make more people sicker from the increased air pollution that we thought we had conquered with the EPA’s Clean Air Act.

Ford Motor has just announced a $19.5 billion charge to restructure its EV (Electronic Vehicle) and GM $7.6 trillion in losses over the past two quarters because of Trump’s war against electric vehicles, losses from higher tariff taxes on parts that go into its manufacture and removal of purchase incentives to buy EVs.

ECONOMIC VOICE

By Harlan Green

We report retail sales because it comprises approximately half of consumer spending and consumers support some two-thirds of economic growth. So consumer behavior is closely watched by economists attempting to predict the future.

But President Trump’s single-minded policy of levying import taxes on most of the world by fiat—to lower the trade gap between imports and exports which he claims is unfair—is not a good way to do business or run a country. And it continues the wholesale destruction, both at home and of our foreign alliances.

Take Trump’s return to “Drill baby drill” policies, for instance, that

Santa Barbara Mortgage Interest Rates

It’s hardly a surprise that many of Trump’s executive orders are ad hoc; not only meant to pay for the huge tax cuts in the Big Beautiful Tax Bill that have run up a record federal debt but to coerce our allies to pay for his empire building, such as levying 25 percent tariffs on NATO members that say they will protect Greenland from military seizure.

The question will be can consumers continue to shop in the face of so much chaos, with fewer entering the workforce? Less than half the number of jobs are being created monthly since last Fall’s government shutdown.

The Fed’s January Beige Book on the current state of our economy summed it up. Rising costs are the main elephant in the room.

“Cost pressures due to tariffs were a consistent theme across all Districts. Several contacts that initially absorbed tariff-related costs were beginning to pass them on to customers as pre-tariff inventories became depleted or as pressures to preserve margins grew more acute.”

Consumers are becoming very nervous in the face of such an unknown future, a future that depends on the actions of a man who can willfully destroy an economy to further his own interests.

Harlan Green © 2026 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen

Harlan Green has been the 18-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call 805-452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

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CINEMA

ROCK OUT TO RHYTHM AND BLUES when Santa Barbara Black Culture House presents a free screening of Taylor Hackford’s Hail! Hail! Rock ‘N Roll, a documentary on music icon and rocker Chuck Berry, at 1pm on Sunday, February 1st at the SB Public Library’s Faulkner Gallery. Often referred to as the Father of Rock and Roll, Berry would have been 100 years old on October 18th, 2026. Come celebrate his legacy with this special screening followed by a Q&A on Berry’s life, music, and legacy. library.santabarbaraca.gov

CINEMA LISTINGS

Clueless • An iconic 90’s satire loosely based on Jane Austen’s Emma • CarseyWolf Center UCSB, Pollock Theater • Free • carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 2pm Sa, 1/31.

Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll • A documentary celebrating one of the founding fathers of rock and roll • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery • Free • library.santabarbaraca.gov • 1pm Su, 2/1.

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Santa Barbara Chamber Players

EXPERIENCE MELODIC MASTERS IN ACTION when the Santa Barbara Chamber Players present an evening of Romantic masterpieces at Hahn Hall at 7:30pm on Saturday, January 31st. Conducted by Zig Reichwald, with piano soloist Pascal Salomon, the concert will feature Symphony No. 3 “Scottish” by Felix Mendelssohn and the Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 by Robert Schumann.

For tickets ($15-20, free students K-12) visit sbchamberplayers.org

Friday

CHILDREN

1/30

Read with a Dog • Children practice reading to a furry friend • Central Library • Free • 3:30-4:30pm Fr.

DANCE

Line Dancing Lessons • Maverick Saloon • $10 • 6-8pm Sat. Peña Flamenca • Improv dance and music • SB Historical Museum • $1220 • sbhistorical.org • 7pm Fr, 1/30.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

Handmade Books Workshop

• Creative bookmaking • EE Makerspace • exploreecology.org • $35 • 6pm Fr, 1/30.

MUSIC

Red Piano • Rotating pianists play requests • Red Piano • Every night.

Hank Azaria and the Ez Street Band • A Springsteen celebration

• Chumash Casino • $20-55 • chumashcasino.com • 8pm Fr, 1/30.

United States Air Force Band of the Golden West • Six member brass ensemble • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • luketheatre.org • 7pm Fr, 1/30

Folk Orchestra Santa Barbara

• El Presidio Chapel • $45 • sbthp.org • 7pm Fr, 1/30.

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SBC Courthouse Docent Tours

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Open Mic Night & Art Gallery

• Performances of spoken word, music, poetry, comedy, and dance • Central Library, Fireplace Room • Free • library.santabarbaraca.gov • 6pm Fr, 1/30.

Saturday 1/31

CHILDREN

Little G’s • Reading of Seven Ways Through the Woods • Godmothers Bookstore • Free • 11am Sa, 1/31.

Crafternoon • Fun crafts, ages 5+

• Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm, Sat.

Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/ admission • SBNature.org

• 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

COMEDY

South Coast Stand-Up Comedy

• Forest Shaw, Matt Fulchiron, & Cash levy • Alcazar Theatre • $15 • thealcazar.org • 7pm Sa, 1/31.

DANCE

Community Dance Class • Free Argentinian tango with Gérman Cornejo’s world-class dancers • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Carrillo Ballroom • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 2pm Sa, 1/31.

Flamenco Íntimo • An intimate tablao co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara • Covarrubias Adobe • $35175 • sbhistorical.org • 6pm & 8pm Sa, 1/31.

Timeless • Momentum Dance Company’s Season Twelve Concert • Center Stage Theater • $45 • centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Sa, 1/31.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

Santa Barbara Go Club • All levels welcome to learn this ancient game • Free • Mosaic Locale, 1131 State St • 805-448-5335 • 11am-3pm Sa.

Plant With Purpose • 13th

Annual SB Botanic Garden Conservation Symposium • SB City College, BC Forum • Free • sbbotanicgarden.org • 10am Sa, 1/31.

MUSIC

SB Drum Circle • Free, all welcome • Chase Palm Park • 3-6pm Sa.

Theatre

Footloose: The Musical

CUT LOOSE when the Shrunken Heads Production Company, with support from the UCSB Department of Music, presents Footloose: The Musical, a stage adaption of the beloved 1984 film that follows rebellious big-city teen Ren as he moves to a small town where dancing is forbidden. Opening night at 7pm on Friday, February 6th at the UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall will feature a Prom-Themed Gala after the performance, where audiences will be invited to stay after the show for refreshments and grooving music. Shows will continue at 12pm and 7pm on Saturday, February 7th and 12pm on Sunday, February 8th.

For tickets ($13-19) visit shrunkenheadsproductions.org

Educating Rita • Hairdresser

Rita forms an unlikely bond with a cynical professor • Ojai Art Center Theater • $20-25 • ojaiact.org • 7:30 pm Fr, 1/30 through 2/15.

An Afternoon of One-Act Plays • Neighborhood Watch and The Proposal, acted by SBCC’s Theatre Electric • Fine Line Gallery, La Cumbre Plaza • Free, family friendly • 3pm Sa, 1/31.

Open Auditions • For spring production of Unnecessary Farce • Theatre Group at SBCC • Jurkowitz Theatre • By appointment: theatregroupsbcc.com • Starting at 12pm Sa, 1/31.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit• Bluegrass-folk concert • The Siren • $28 • 8pm Sa, 1/31.

The Shark is Broken • The chaotic behind the scenes of the making of Jaws • Ensemble Theatre Company • $25-78 • etcsb.org • 7:30pm We, 2/4 previews, opening night 8pm Sa, 2/7; through 2/22.

Fire • Play by local students following four teenagers as they navigate modern life and the climate crisis • Student Voices • Center Stage Theater • $19 • centerstagetheater.org • 6pm Fr, 2/6. Footloose: The Musical

• Staged adaptation of beloved ‘80s flick • UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • $13-19 • shrunkenheadsproductions.org • 7pm Fr, 2/6; 12pm & 7pm Sa, 2/7; 12pm Su, 2/8.

Paradise Kings • Blues-rock band • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • coldspringtavern.com • 1:30pm Sa, 1/31. Poncho Sanchez • Latin jazz band • Lobero Theatre • $47-107 • lobero. org • 7:30pm Sa, 1/31.

SB Chamber Players • Mendelssohn & Schumann, featuring pianist Pascal Salomon • Hahn Hall

• $15-20 • sbchamberplayers.org • 7:30pm Sa, 1/31.

OUTDOORS

Architectural Walking Tour • History of buildings in SB • 229 E. Victoria St • $20 • afsb.org • 10am, Sat.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Santa Maria Floorball

Competition • Local Special Olympics athletes compete in floorball

• Santa Maria Fairgrounds • Free • sosc.org • 8:30am Sa, 1/31.

Coffee and Community •

Coffee and conversation with Councilmember Kyriaco and Mayor Perotte • Goleta Valley Library Express • Free • 9am Sa, 1/31.

Sunday 2/1

CHILDREN

Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/admission • SBNature.org

• 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

Sundays at the Ranch • Fun for the family. Enjoy barn animals and tractor rides • Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • Free • goletahistory.org • 11am-2pm Sun.

DANCE

Tango After Dark• Led by World Tango Champions Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi • Lobero Theatre • Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures • $57-82 • lobero.org • 2pm & 7pm Su, 2/1.

MUSIC

Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan • Blend of guitar and harmonica blues, rags, and more • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • coldspringtavern.com • 1:30pm Su, 2/1.

Sons of Cream • Blues-rock performance • SOhO • $21 • sohosb.com • 7:30 Su, 2/1.

Emmanuel Ax

POETIC LYRICISM AND BRILLIANT TECHNIQUE will capture local audiences when CAMA welcomes seven-time Grammy winning pianist Emmanuel Ax to the Lobero Theatre at 7:30pm on Wednesday, February 4th. For tickets ($68-78) visit lobero.org

Parliamo • Italian conversation, all levels • Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • Free • parliamo.yolasite.com • 5-6:30pm Mon.

SB Bridge Club • Play bridge, meets daily • 2255 Las Positas Rd • Schedule and RSVP: bridgewebs.com/sbbc542

Tuesday 2/3

COMEDY

Carpinteria Improv Drop-In

Art as Liberation

LECTURES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

Empathy Cafe • Practice communication and listening skills • Riviera Theatre, upstairs • Free • 11am-1pm Su.

OUTDOORS

Sunday Architecture Tour •

Guided stroll • Begins at SB Downtown Library • Architectural Foundation of SB • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.

SPECIAL EVENTS

School Book Fair • 25% of purchases donated to Starr King Parent Child Workshop • Chaucer’s Books • 2pm Su, 2/1.

Full Moon Meditation • Led by Tom Gore O’Brien • Unity of SB, 227 East Arrellaga • $20 • 5-6pm Su, 2/1.

Monday 2/2

CHILDREN

Baby & Me • Develop your baby’s preliteracy skills, 0-14 months • Central Library • Free • 11-11:30am Mo.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

Culture and Social Support

• Heejung Kim, UCSB Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, discusses how relationships influence our health and well-being • UCSB Library, Pacific View Room • Free • library.ucsb.edu • 4pm Mo, 2/2.

Garden Talk • Learn how to achieve healthier soils, the Art of Vermicomposting • Zoom • Registration required: ucanr.edu • 7pm Mo, 2/2.

Late Archaic Rock Art • Join Chris Rhodes to look at styles of rock art in the Desert Southwest • SB Museum of Natural History • Free • sbnature.org • 7pm Mo, 2/2.

Creative Cluster • Sarah Emma Ruth’s 12 week exploration of Julia Cameron’s Artist Way • Community Arts Workshop • $25-49 • sbcaw.org • 5:30 Mo, 1/26 through 4/20.

Scrabble Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/ Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Mon.

Class • Learn or practice skills • Alcazar Theatre • $10 • 7pm Tu.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

Art As Liberation • Talk and Q&A based on the book The Art of Symeon Shimin • Santa Barbara Jewish Federation • Free • 11:30am Tu, 2/3.

Book Talk & Signing • Brian Schaefer discusses Town & Country • Chaucer’s Books • 6pm Tu, 2/3.

CEC Climate Stewards Course

• Explore climate solutions through lessons and field trips • Over Zoom with in person field trips • $360 • cecsb.org • 8:30pm Tu, 2/3 through Tu, 3/17

Dancing the Archive • Dr. Linda Murray on collecting and archival erasure • Dance Studio Theater • Free • theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 5pm Tu, 2/3.

Using AI to Enhance Learning

• Interactive workshop exploring AI platforms and the science of learning • MCC Lounge • Free, space limited • mcc. sa.ucsb.edu • 12pm Tu, 2/3 & Th, 2/12.

Storytelling is the Revolution

• Free poetry workshops for 18+ • Community Arts Workshop • Free, register: sbcaw.org • 5-7pm Tu & Th, through March.

Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tue.

MUSIC

What Is Your Hand in This?

• Bass-baritone Davóne Tines joins music ensemble Ruckus for a musical journey through American history • Hahn Hall • UCSB Arts & Lectures • $10-53 • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7pm Tu, 2/3.

HEAR THE INCREDIBLE STORY of Symeon Shimin, a Jewish immigrant from Astrakhan who became an important figure in American art, when his daughter, Tonia Shimin joins essayist Charles Donelan to present Art As Liberation - The Life and Work of Artist Symeon Shimin at the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara at 11:30am on Tuesday, February 3rd. Copies of the book The Art of Symeon Shimin will be available for purchase, with an open discussion and Q&A following the presentation of stories, images, and insights.

(Free-$10) visit jewishsantabarbara.org

Wednesday 2/4

CHILDREN

Creator’s Club • Bilingual, weekly STEAM activity • Eastside Library • Free • 2-3pm We.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Adult Ceramics for Beginners

• Learn to throw and glaze small Chinese tea bowls • SBMA Ceramics Studio • $200-240 • sbma.net • 6pm We, 2/4 through We, 2/25.

Knitting & Crochet Club • Louise Lowry Davis Ctr • All levels/English/ Spanish • Free • 9-11:30am Wed.

Le Cercle Français • Free French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • 5-6:30pm Wed.

MUSIC

Masterclass • Performance by Davóne Tines, bass-baritone, and four UCSB Music voice students • Free • music.ucsb.edu • 9:30 am We, 2/4.

Emanuel Ax • Grammy-winning pianist performance featuring Beethoven, Schumann, and more • CAMA • Lobero Theatre • $68-78 • lobero.org • 7:30pm We, 2/4.

Open Jam • At Revolver Pizza. Jam with musicians • 1429 San Andres St • Free • revolversb.com • 6-9pm Wed.

SPECIAL

EVENTS

School Book Fair • 25% of all in-store purchases donated to Santa Barbara Middle School • Chaucer’s Books • 5pm We, 2/4.

Music Bingo • Listen to the music, fill out your card, and win prizes • Institution Ale • Free • institutionales. com • 7pm We, 2/4.

Thursday 2/5

LECTURES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

Dan Walters • Discusses CA politics, past, present & future • Lobero Theatre • $35-73 • lobero.org • 7pm Th, 2/5.

Humanities Decanted • dialogue between Elana Resnick and Charles Hale about Resnick’s new book, Refusing Sustainability: Race and Environmentalism in a Changing Europe • McCune Conference Room •

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Colors of Love

CELEBRATE UNITY AND LOVE THROUGH DANCE when Transform Through Arts 501(c)3 presents its 12th Annual Colors of Love Multicultural Dance Show at Center Stage Theater on Saturday, February 7th at 7:30pm. Performances will include Argentine tango, samba, belly dance, Latin, flamenco, and other styles.

For tickets ($25-40, students K-12 free) visit centerstagetheater.org

Free • ihc.ucsb.edu • 4pm Th, 2/5. Lori Gottlieb • Gottlieb presents her book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone • Godmothers Bookstore • $23 • godmothers.com • 6pm Th, 2/5.

Spiritual Care Club • Learn how to use and trust divine and intuitive tools for healing and care • MCC Lounge • Free • mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 2pm Th, 2/5, 2/19, & 3/5. Word and Life • Discuss Ecological Spirituality by Diarmuid O’Murchuover Zoom • $80 • Register: wordandlife.us • Meets 10-11:30am Th, through 3/19.

Knit ‘n’ Needle • Fiber arts club • Montecito Library • Free • 2pm Th.

MUSIC

Emily - No Prisoner Be • Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and the string trio Time for Three present a song cycle based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Granada Theatre • $9 • granadasb.org • 7pm Th, 2/5.

Friday 2/6

DANCE

Les Ballets Africains • The national ensemble of Guinea’s display of music, dance, and storytelling • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Granada Theatre • $9 • granadasb.org • 7:30pm Fr, 2/6.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

Dark Matter Under the Gravitational Lens • Talk by UCSB Physics graduate student Joaquin Becerra Espinoza • SB Museum of Natural History • Free • sbnature.org • 7:30pm Fr, 2/6.

Intro to Printmaking • Handson workshop designed for artists of all levels • EE Makerspace • $30 • exploreecology.org • 6pm Fr, 2/6.

Research Focus Group Roundtable • Lana Tatour discusses her recent co-edited volume (with Ronit Lentin), Race and the Question of Palestine • Buchanan Hall • Free • ihc.ucsb.edu • 3pm Fr, 2/6.

MUSIC

Don McLean • Grammy-winning folk rock singer-songwriter • Lobero Theatre • $65-130 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 2/6.

Spring Faculty Recital • Deane Chapel, Westmont College • westmont.edu • 7pm Fr, 2/6.

War • American rock band • Chumash Casino Resort • $50-70 • chumashcasino.com • 8pm Fr, 2/6.

Saturday 2/7

CHILDREN

Crafternoon • Fun crafts, ages 5+

• Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm, Sat.

Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages, free w/admission • SBNature.org

• 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

DANCE

Colors of Love • 12th annual multicultural dance show featuring Tango, Belly Dance, Latin, Flamenco, and more • Transform Through Arts

• Center Stage Theater • $27-37, free students K-12 • centerstagetheater.org • 7:30pm Sa, 2/7.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

Adult Studio Workshop

Collage and Mixed Media • Enjoy mimosas, donuts, and coffee while crafting collage cards • SBMA, Art Learning Lab • $80-90 • sbma.net • 10am Sa, 2/7.

In Memory of Max the Great

Horned Owl

CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF A LOCAL AVIAN LEGEND when the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, in partnership with Eyes in the Sky of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society, hosts a tribute for Max, the program’s beloved great horned owl who passed away this winter at the age of 27. Max was a cherished figure for education, inspiring students and community members through classroom visits and museum events. The commemorative event will take place at 3pm in the museum’s Fleischmann Auditorium on Saturday, February 7th. This event is free; museum access requires paid admission. Visit sbnature.org

Hands-On Workshop • Learn how to maintain good soil health with hands on training • Mesa Harmony Gardens • Registration required • ucanr.edu • 10am Sa, 2/7.

SAT/ACT Study Session • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery East

• Free, registration required • library. santabarbaraca.gov • 11am Sa, 2/7.

MUSIC

Juan Diego Flórez • Bel canto tenor Flórez performs with Vincenzo Scalera on piano • Lobero Theatre • $67-132 • lobero.org • 7pm Sa, 2/7.

Bobby, Finn, and Dave (BFD)

• Classic rock performance • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • 1:30pm Sa, 2/7.

OUTDOORS

Community Planting Event

• Help beautify the Garden • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Behind the Maze • Free, reservation recommended • sbbotanicgarden.org • 10:30am Sa, 2/7.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Max the Great Horned Owl • Celebration of life and legacy of this Eyes in the Sky icon • Fleischmann Auditorium, SBMNH • Free • sbnature.org • 3pm Sa, 2/7.

Sunday 2/8

CHILDREN

Chaucer’s Storytime • Authors Bruce Giffin and Dean Noble read A Bobcat’s Tail with kids activities; 10% to Elings Park • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 3pm Su, 2/8.

Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/ admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

Sundays at the Ranch • Fun for the family. Enjoy barn animals and tractor rides • Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • Free • goletahistory.org • 11am-2pm Sun.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

The Godmother Within • Dina Cantin’s workshop offering a guided, heart-centered practice • Godmothers Bookstore • $125 • godmothers.com • 1pm Su, 2/8.

MUSIC

Adam Moezinia & The Folk Element Trio • Jazz guitarist, composer, band leader and educator Moezinia with the Folk Element Trio • Santa Barbara Jazz Society • SOhO • $10-25 • sohosb.com • 1pm Su, 2/8.

OUTDOORS

Nearly 70 Years of Experience

SBMAL Open House • See treasures from the SBMAL collection and get a tour of the archive-library

• Santa Bárbara Mission ArchiveLibrary • 9:30 am Sa, 2/7.

211 Community Day

Celebration • Featuring more than 50 booths from community organizations • Dick DeWees Community Center • Free • www.211SBCO.org • 11am Sa, 2/7.

Sunday Architecture Tour

• Guided stroll • Begins at SB Downtown Library • Architectural Fdn of SB • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun. Beach Cleanup • Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup • Arroyo Burro Beach • 10am Su, 2/8.

A Spotlight on International Films

By Robert F. Adams / Special to VOICE

EXCITING SCREENINGS will be offered for film festival audiences on the International narrative programming front. VOICE is highlighting a few here, but there will be some exceptional films that audiences will enjoy throughout the run of the festival, February 4th through the closing night film on the 14th. The screenings will be found at the newly remodeled McHurley SBIFF Film Center on State Street very near Canon Perdido.

Most of these films will have riveting, dramatic subject matters, intriguing performances and camera work, and subtitles. Many of these films are coproductions between a variety of countries, and many are from female filmmakers. All will have a main language typically based on their settings.

held Sunday, February 8th at 2pm, also at the Arlington. The directors have not been announced yet, but it will be a chance to see some of the finest international directors onstage for individual interviews.

Movies to look for at the new Film Center include Adam’s Sake (L’intérêt d’Adam), directed by Laura Wandel. A Belgium-France U.S. premiere, the female heroine struggles with a young boy who she has taken in despite a judge’s attempts to set boundaries.

Several film events that look promising include Laundry (Uhlanjululo), directed by Zamo Mkhwanazi. It will be the festival’s closing night film and will be screened at the Arlington Theatre on Saturday, February 14th. Set in 1968 Johannesburg, the story looks at the blows of apartheid policies of the time and the toll apartheid takes on the main character. Also of note is the International Feature Panel, to be sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter, which will be

Don’t Call Me Mama (Se megl), a U.S. premiere from Norway and director Nina Knag, focuses on a forbidden relationship with a young asylum seeker with a resulting dark conclusion. From Germany and Greece, Maysoon will have a premiere, directed by Nancy Biniadaki. This story looks at a private struggle with family and freedom in the balance. From Ireland and director Colin McIvor, No Ordinary Heist will explore the largest cash heist in UK history. Perla, from Austria-Slovakia and Alexandra Makarová will have its U.S. premiere, taking place in Vienna, as an artist encounters her estranged partner that has reappeared from a prison. Two Ugly People from Australian filmmaker Peter Skinner will have a U.S. premiere and looks at how a random meeting between two characters at a motel has larger implications. Also, Sunshine Express, directed by Amirali Navaee, an IranSweden coproduction unspools a story about role-playing on a train that soon becomes both mystical and eerie.

Another title to look for is from Japan, called #Viral From director King Bai, it looks at a grieving caregiver who protests outside a hospital holding a portrait of his wife, who died after a vaccination. As rumors tie him to terrorism, he becomes famous, at least until an accusation upends his life. From France, Ablaze (Les braises) centers a passionate romance in which Karine and Jimmy, a deeply connected couple, reach a turning point when Karine’s intense political activism begins to strain the boundaries of their relationship. From the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Broken Voices (Sbormistr) will screen. Directed by Ondřej

Provazník, the movie’s story finds a thirteen year old who earns a spot in a world-famous girls’ choir, joining her older sister and other driven young talents. Her voice soon catches the attention of an enigmatic choirmaster.

From Brazil-Portugal, Death and Life Madalena (Morte e vida madalena), directed by Guto Parente looks at a film producer who grapples with the recent death of her father, her pregnancy, and a B-level sci-fi film production where nothing goes right. Also on tap is The Fisherman, directed by Zoey Martinson. Set in Ghana, the story has laughter, magic, and the rich culture of Ghana, and promises to be a heartwarming tale of family and resilience. Also, look for The Incredible Snow Woman (L’ Incroyable femme des neiges) from French filmmaker Sébastien Betbeder in a movie that shows a wildlife adventurer traveling in the wild reaches of Greenland and questioning her own existence, surrounded by ice. A Pale View of Hills from Japan-Poland and director Kei Ishikawa is a story set in 1982, with an aspiring young Japanese-British writer investigating her mother Etsuko’s postwar memories of Nagasaki. Also look for two films from France, The Vanished Girl (Sauvage), directed by Camille Ponsin and Vanishing Goats (Élise sous emprise) from filmmaker Marie Rémond.

Audiences will no doubt be transported to distant lands, with dramatic material that suggest human predicaments or universal situations.

For a complete list of films and schedule visit sbiff.org

Variety Artisans Award to Recognize Creatives Behind Year’s Biggest Films

THE CREATIVE GENIUSES BEHIND THE CAMERAS of this year’s top films will be celebrated at the Arlington Theatre on Saturday, February 7th as the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Variety host the annual Variety Artisans Awards.

“This evening is a celebration of what makes filmmaking so powerful,” said Roger Durling, SBIFF Executive Director. “It is, above all, a collective art form shaped by many artists with a shared vision. The remarkable artists we honor on this night represent the very best of cinema this year and we’re proud of our continued partnership with Variety that makes this special evening possible.”

The 2026 honorees include three artists who helped create Frankenstein: Alexandre Desplat for Original Score, Kate Hawley for Costume Design, and Mike Hill for Makeup.

Additional honorees include EJAE for the Original Song Golden, KPOP Demon Hunters; Jack Fisk for Production Design, Marty Supreme; Andy Jurgensen for Editing, One Battle After Another; Al Nelson for Sound Editing, F1; Adolpho Veloso for Cinematography, Train Dreams; Eric Saindon for Visual Effects, Avatar: Fire and Ash; and Chris Welcker for Sound Mixing, Sinners

All honorees will join Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay for a moderated conversation about their inspirations, careers, and respective crafts on February 7th.

“I’m grateful to Roger for this collaboration in putting together this group of extraordinary craftspeople,” said Tangcay. “We are looking forward to once again shining a light on their incredible artistry in Santa Barbara, and hearing their conversations.” For tickets visit sbiff.org

Future Filmmakers Explore AI From All Angles

10-10-10 to Premiere New Student Films, Debut New Composer Program

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

PETULANT CHATBOTS, AI-FUELED DYSTOPIA,

AND

ROMANCES RIFE

WITH TECHNICAL ISSUES will close out the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with a flash of youthful originality when SBIFF’s landmark education initiative, 10-10-10, returns to the Arlington Theatre on February 14th.

A longtime festival favorite, 10-10-10 selects aspiring student writers and directors from local high schools and colleges to create ten original, ten minute short films. Now, for the first time in the program’s history, student composers have also joined the mix, writing original musical scores to supplement each film’s unique exploration of this year’s program theme: AI.

including a first prize for Best Score from Edison Studio at the RomaEuropa Festival, Ratto is celebrated for creating scores that blend electronic and traditional instrumentation.

Filmmaking students also learned from field experts, including director Sarah Friedland, who was a 10-10-10 participant herself. She recently won awards at the 2024 Venice Film Festival for her film Familiar Touch, an example of a real-world 10-10-10 success story.

“It’s incredibly exciting because music is such a big part of film, it helps create feeling and mood,” said SBIFF Education Director Claire Waterhouse. “So for students to be able to have an opportunity to create their own score, and for directing students to be able to work with a fellow student in the world of composing and to get to learn about that relationship, is so huge.”

Adding to the excitement, Italian composer Diego Ratto joined 10-10-10’s host of industry mentors to guide student composers. An award-winning composer,

write for himself when the AI he has used to win writing competitions decides to not write anymore. Unmuted (writer Rylie Cook, director Avila Edwards, composer Sum Yee Lee) shows an aspiring singer who finally gets her big shot, only to be told she must use AI to enhance her voice.

Over the past five months, high school and college directors, screenwriters, and composers collaborated to craft their films that explore AI from every angle, from its comic potential for miscommunications and mishaps to thrilling, philosophical debates on how to define humanity.

“As it’s so relevant, it’s been fascinating to watch these students write scripts that are funny and heartbreaking and just cover all sides of AI, which is a huge part of their own lives,” shared Waterhouse.

High school films include Your Boy (writer/director Sadie Bush; composer Yijing Qiu), following a student who suddenly has to contend with an AI-powered “perfect” little brother. Cam (writer/director Saige MastroStern, composer Yijing Qui) also centers an AI companion, only this one operates in a more abstract neural way, attempting to take over a lonely girl’s consciousness. Filling The Void (writer/director Amelia SkidmorePrado, composer Jade Telles) continues this theme of loneliness, showing a woman who falls in love with an AI chatbot.

Additional high school works examine AI’s impact on the arts, beginning with Fraud (writer Dragon Aditya, director Harvey Gilman, composer Benjamin Maman). This comedy depicts a writer who suddenly has to figure out how to

College films include the romantic comedy A-ish (writer Joaquin Mattson Almanzan, director Marcus Cavitt, composer Matthew Dudley), following a throuple who test each other to discover who among them is AI. A Cure for Humanity (writer Naia Bennitt, director Marine Vovard, composer Elijah Geduldig), adopts a historical fiction approach to imagine a 1970s technology innovator who pushes for an Artificial Intelligence Receptionist only to develop a connection with a human receptionist.

Thrills also abound, starting with Deus Ex Machina (writer Ashley Clark, director Can Bermek Basoglu, composer Kai Jenkin) examines what it means to be alive by examining a nun’s destruction of an android orphan. The Perfectionist and the Playboy (writer Sanam Eslami, director Sam Caruthers, composer Angus Malcomson) also focuses on a woman who has abused technology and is now on the run from machines attempting to hunt her down. A New Age Con (writer Rafael Salgado, director Diego Salgado, composer Luca LaMarca) reimagines a crime story, following thieving brothers as they are tricked and captivated by AI.

All films will be screened in a free, open to the public showcase at 2pm on Saturday, February 14th.

Thank You!

Marching With You Is Wonderful

John Palminteri, Marty Blum, Julieanne Carlson, Rev. Elbert Sherrod, SB Fire Department, Joseph Fletcher, St. Paul on Haley, 1st Methodist on Anacapa, Wendy Moten, City of Peace, Nadia at Blue Isle, Lloyd Sages, Lois Capps, Earl Minnie, Chubby Checker, Babatunde, Laura Knight, and many many more. Don’t Stop Marching!

On the Street with John Palminteri

Photos and Stories by John Palminteri, Special to VOICE

ICE on Santa Barbara’s Eastside

SANTA BARBARA POLICE CALLED IN UNITS FOR TRAFFIC

control on Salinas St. at Carpinteria St. on Wednesday morning, where an incident took place involving ICE agents and members of the public. One AMR ambulance was also called in. At the time of this issue’s publication, ICE had reportedly left and it was unknown if anyone had been taken.

The Santa Barbara Police Department released this announcement:

“On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 7:17 a.m., officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department were dispatched to the area of Salinas Street and Carpinteria Street following a report of a large fight.

Upon arrival, officers determined that a large group of individuals were gathered in the area. The crowd was a combination of community members and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents (ICE), who were present at the location. The Santa Barbara Police Department had no prior knowledge that the ICE agents would be at that location or anywhere in the City of Santa Barbara today. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and the ICE Agents left the scene.

During the investigation, officers learned that one individual had allegedly been pushed by an ICE agent, and another individual had been sprayed with pepper spray prior to officers’ arrival. Santa Barbara Police officers summoned Santa Barbara Fire Department personnel to the scene to provide medical assistance to the individual who had been exposed to pepper spray. Fire personnel rendered aid at the scene.

Officers took statements from involved community members regarding the events that occurred prior to police arrival and documented this incident in a report with the information provided to the officers on scene. Santa Barbara Police provided traffic control in the surrounding area to ensure public safety.

There were no arrests made by the Santa Barbara Police Department, and the department’s role at the scene was limited to medical aid coordination, information gathering, and traffic management.”

Double UCSB Basketball Wins

UCSB MEN’S TEAM earned a win at Cal State Long Beach in a squeaker thanks to clutch plays at the end, 74-71. At home UCSB women’s team defeated Long Beach 72-56 in the Thunderdome. Double Gauchos wins on Saturday.

First Responders Updates

THE SANTA BARBARA CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT moved quickly to control a reported structure fire at 421 E. Ortega St. in an apartment unit Thursday, January 22nd at 8:29pm. Multiple engines were on scene with resources along with Santa Barbara Police, Santa Barbara County Fire, and AMR on standby. All occupants from the units were out safely.

A BOX TRUCK FIRE was extinguished by Santa Barbara County Fire crews about 6:15am on Sunday, January 25th on Highway 101 northbound, near Highway 1.

Cars and Coffee Wow at Stearns Wharf

A MORNING CARS AND COFFEE

on Stearns Wharf brought out a very curious car-loving crowd to check out the wheels at this landmark spot in Santa Barbara on Sunday, January 25th. About 60 vehicles were organized by the Community Hot Rod Project, Waterfront Department, and the Stearns Wharf Merchants.

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Scores for Local Business

MANY LOCAL BUSINESSES planned to score with the U.S. Women’s National Team soccer match against Chile at UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium on Tuesday. Thousands attended and extra seats, food, beverages, and vendors were added to meet the demand. There has also been an economic impact throughout the Goleta and Isla Vista area nearby.

Electric Vehicle Sales Continue to Increase

ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES surge in California beyond expectations for 2025. Central Coast drivers say charging station anxiety is very low now and battery reliability is powered up for more miles and less worries.

Expect Hwy 154 Delays During Storm Cleanup Efforts

STORM RELATED CLEAN UP WORK will cause delays on San Marcos Pass. Cal Trans says travelers will encounter intermittent closure of both directions on Highway 154 between Painted Cave Rd. and Camino Cielo Rd. from 9am to 3pm starting Tuesday, January 27th and continuing through the week. This will cause ten to 30-minute delays during the intermittent work. Crews will clear catchment areas behind rock fences, which filled with debris after early winter storms. Electronic message boards and detour signs will be posted to alert travelers to road closures and US 101 remains an alternate route for travel between Los Olivos and Santa Barbara.

John Palminteri is a veteran news reporter and anchor for Newschannel 3-12 TV and both KJEE and KCLU radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Ventura. Off the air, he’s often bringing his smile and positive energy to the microphone at fundraisers and civic events. John’s social media presence has one of the largest followings in Santa Barbara, and this page has the weekly highlights. Twitter: @JohnPalminteri • Instagram: @JohnPalminteriNews www.facebook.com/john.palminteri.5

Santa Barbara City News

Tax Results for the City of SB

THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA COLLECTED $2.3

MILLION in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) for December 2025, the sixth month in the City’s fiscal year. Year to date, the City has collected $20.1 million in overall TOT, of which approximately $17.6 million came from hotels and $2.5 million from short-term rentals. Year to date, total TOT revenues are coming in 4.5 percent above budget. The Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is a tax on “transient” guests staying in any hotel, inn, motel, or other commercial lodging establishment for a period of less than 30 days. The City’s adopted TOT budget for all funds is $35.5 million, of which $29.5 million is budgeted in the General Fund. The City’s TOT tax rate is 12.0 percent, of which 10.0 percent goes to the City’s General Fund and the remaining 2.0 percent goes to the Creeks/Clean Water Fund.

santabarbaraca.gov/finance/budget-reports

SBA Climate Adaptation Plan

RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO PROVIDE PUBLIC FEEDBACK on the second phase of the Santa Barbara Airport’s Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP). The CAP will address the potential impacts of flooding due to projected sea level rise and increased rainfall. Community members are also welcome to attend the Sustainability Committee meeting on February 5th. To learn more or submit public comment visit flysba.santabarbaraca.gov/ projects/airport-climate-adaptation-plan

SB Clean Energy Launches New Incentive Finder

A USER-FRIENDLY ONLINE TOOL to help find incentives and rebates has been launched by Santa Barbara Clean Energy. The platform helps community members switch to energy-efficient electric homes and vehicles by accessing federal, state, regional, and local programs, including SBCE’s incentives for heat pump HVAC systems, water heaters, and electric vehicles. By entering their ZIP code and basic household information, residents can view the programs and incentives they qualify for. SBCE incentives, such as the Home Electrification Accelerator Program (HEAP) and Residential EV Programs, can be combined with other available incentives.

“Transitioning to an electric home or vehicle can be complex given the variety of programs and rebates available,” said Jefferson Litten, Energy and Climate Manager. “This platform simplifies the process, providing residents with a clear, personalized overview of the incentives available to them.”

SBCE also offers a free Home Electrification Advisor service, with staff available to answer questions about home electrification, assist with the application process, and provide up-to-date information on incentives and local contractors. Advisors are available to speak to community members in English or Spanish. Visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Electrification

SB Clean Energy lanza un buscador de incentivos para la electrificación

SANTA BARBARA CLEAN ENERGY (SBCE) AHORA OFRECE UNA MANERA FÁCIL y personalizada para que los residentes encuentren los incentivos y reembolsos disponibles para hacer la transición a hogares y vehículos eficientes y eléctricos. A través de la plataforma Govcentives, los residentes pueden acceder a programas federales, estatales, regionales y locales, incluidos apoyos para sistemas HVAC con bomba de calor, calentadores de agua y vehículos eléctricos. Al ingresar su código postal y información básica del hogar, los residentes pueden ver los programas e incentivos para los que califican. Los incentivos de SBCE, como el Programa Acelerador de Electrificación del Hogar y los Programas Residenciales para Vehículos Eléctricos, pueden combinarse con otros incentivos disponibles, maximizando los ahorros.

“Hacer la transición a un hogar o vehículo eléctrico puede ser complejo debido a la variedad de programas y reembolsos disponibles”, dijo Jefferson Litten, Gerente de Energía y Clima (SBCE Programs Manager). “Esta plataforma simplifica el proceso y ofrece a los residentes una visión clara y personalizada de los incentivos disponibles para ellos”. Visite SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Electrification

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TITLE 30 INLAND ZONING ORDINANCE AND TITLE 28 COASTAL ZONING .KIRA ESPARZA

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE OF A PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING

Thursday March 5, 2026, 1:00 P.M.

2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 735 ANACAPA STREET

To All Interested Persons, Groups and Agencies

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking public comment on the 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER evaluates the City’s performance on the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which listed activities that would be performed during the year to achieve the performance measures outlined in the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (CP). The CP is a 5year planning document which primarily determines the City’s housing and community development needs, issues, and resources. The CP helps the City determine strategies to address those identified needs using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds.

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to City Council on Title 30 Inland Zoning Ordinance and Title 28 Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendments to regulate Short Term Rentals (STRs), including Homeshare units (CITY2026-00001). The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments are in response to City Council direction and include new licensing requirements for creation of STRs, including performance measures and permitting in the coastal zone (Title 28) as well as the inland areas (Title 30) of the City. This notice begins the required six week availability of review drafts of the Local Coastal Program amendments (Title 28 amendments) prior to final action by the City Council at a public hearing, pursuant to the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Article 5, §13515. The agenda, staff report, and draft ordinance amendments will be available by the end of day, Thursday February 26, 2026 online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Written comments are welcome up to the time of the hearing, by email at PCsecretary@ SantaBarbaraCA.Gov. For more information, or to be placed on an interested parties list, please contact Laura M. Bridley, Project Planner, at LBridley@SantaBarbaraCA.gov .

The Planning Commission will receive and consider public comment and discuss the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments at this hearing.

The Draft CAPER will be available online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov on September 11th, 2023. Comments must be received by September 26th, 2023. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, Housing and Human Services Division, at (805) 564-5461 or e-mail to: HHS@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

MEETING PARTICIPATION: You may provide verbal public comment in person or remotely. Instructions for joining the meetings electronically and providing remote verbal comments are detailed on the meeting agendas.

TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at (805) 564-5305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange.

INTERPRETACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Si necesita una interpretación del español al inglés, para sus comunicaciones al Consejo, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al 5645309, o por correo electrónico a Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. Si es posible, la notificación de al menos 48 horas generalmente permitirá a la Ciudad hacer los arreglos.

Tree of the Month, January 2026

Evergreen Pear Pyrus kawakamii

By David Gress / Special to VOICE

THE BLOSSOMS

OF THE EVERGREEN PEAR TREE were exceptionally vibrant in Santa Barbara this year, although somewhat shortlived, due to early rains that were followed by surprisingly hot and dry days.

The Evergreen Pear creates a remarkable display of blossoms in mid-winter, when many other trees are dormant and quite bare. Ushering in the first hint of spring, this lovely tree will be completely covered by its white flowers. Afterwards, it will mimic a snowy winter, as its flower petals fall, gracefully as snowflakes, to cover the ground in blowing drifts. In summer and fall, its shining leaves will provide cooling shade over a broad area. Truly a tree for all seasons!

In late January to February, delicate flowers (¾-inch in diameter) appear in large clusters that are attached to the branches on short, terminal branchlets. Bees and butterflies love the feast of nectar. After pollination, the flowers produce small (one-inch) round, though seldom-seen, bronzecolored fruits; these are inedible for humansconsequently, Evergreen Pear is considered an “ornamental” pear tree. Fortunately, birds do find the fruits delicious.

brown to gray bark, which is arranged in a blocked pattern.

The Evergreen Pear is native to temperate areas in China and Taiwan. Its botanical name is Pyrus kawakamii. The genus name, Pyrus, is from the Latin word “pirus”, meaning “pear tree”, which was derived from the Greek word “pir”, meaning the element of fire. The specific epithet, kawakamii, was given by the botanist Bunzo Hayata (1874-1934) to honor his fellow Japanese botanist, Takija Kawakami (1871-1915), who was the National Botanist for Formosa (now Taiwan). It is in the Rosaceae (Rose) family.

In the summer, when not in bloom, the tree is still attractive because it fills its dense canopy with glossy, yellow-green, leathery, ovate leaves (threeinches long and two-inches wide), which bear wavy, finely serrated margins and a pointed tip. In the fall, it develops its prized and colorful foliage display; the leaves will turn a fiery red, mixed with bright yellow and orange. Technically, it is not an “evergreen” tree; it is semi-deciduous - and may drop all leaves after a freeze.

Evergreen Pear is a small- to mediumsized tree that, under ideal conditions, can grow to 30-feet in height with an equal spread. However, it is usually maintained in a smaller size, because it can easily be shaped to serve as an ideal courtyard or patio tree. In any size, its naturally irregular growth habit does require early pruning in order to give the tree an upright form and symmetrical crown. Be careful not to over-prune or to thin the canopy too much.

A mature tree is distinguished from younger ones by its deeply furrowed, dark

For a long time, Evergreen Pear was considered rare in our area. In the 1940s, only one was noted in the local horticultural literature - a single tree that stood on the grounds of Westmont College. In the 1960s, Evergreen Pear began to be generally available commercially. Since then, it has been used extensively here - as both a street tree and a landscape tree.

Evergreen Pear should be planted in full sun. It grows best in well-drained sandy loam but seems to tolerate clay soil and rocky conditions. When mature and fully established, it is relatively drought-tolerant - but does better with additional irrigation, especially in dry years.

Evergreen Pears are propagated asexually, usually by grafting, to produce trees that are genetically identical.

Like other members of the Rose family, Evergreen Pear is relatively pest-free but is susceptible to two leaf diseases: Fire Blight and Fungal Leaf Spot. Fire Blight is a bacterial disease that causes the ends of twigs to appear as if they had been badly scorched by fire; it can be controlled, reasonably well, just by pruning out affected twigs. Fungal Leaf Spot, rarely a

big problem, can be controlled with copperbased fungicides that also help control Fire Blight. Aphids and whiteflies can be attracted to Evergreen Pear; each of these pests can produce sooty mold on the foliage. Slowrelease fertilizer, best applied in the spring, is helpful in maintaining healthy new growth.

Evergreen Pear’s beautiful year-round displays of flowers and foliage, its fine ability to adapt to a wide variety of soils, and its lowwater requirement, make it a popular tree in Santa Barbara. Though native to China and Taiwan, it seems to be quite happy here in our Mediterranean climate - and we are happy to plant and enjoy it!

Evergreen Pear trees can be spotted all around town, especially when they are in bloom. The largest street tree plantings are on the 800 to 1800 blocks and the 2000 block of Garden Street and on the 900 to 1300 blocks of East Gutierrez Street. They can also be seen as street trees in several places: on the 100 to 400 blocks of West Canon Perdido Street; on the 1000 to 1100 Blocks of Bath street; on Ferrara Way; on the 700 to 800 blocks of Palermo Drive (in Hidden Valley); on Barranca Way (on the Mesa); and, on Eileen Way and Lincolnwood Drive (in San Roque).

Tree-of-the-Month articles are sponsored by Santa Barbara Beautiful, whose many missions include the increase of public awareness and appreciation of Santa Barbara’s many outstanding trees and, in a long-time partnership with the City Parks & Recreation Department, the funding and planting of trees along the City’s streets. sbbeautiful.org

ART VENUES

10 West Gallery • Fresh • through Feb 15 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 • 10westgallery.com

Architectural Fdn Gallery • People and Places • through Mar 14 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org

Art & Soul Gallery • SB Fiber Arts Guild: Layering • through Feb 1 • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com

Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • Tiffany Chung: indelible traces • through Apr 26 • 12-5 Wed-Sun • museum.ucsb.edu

Art From Scrap • Explore Ecology • exploreecology.org

ArtLabbé Gallery • free art, music, & exercise classes to our individuals with special needs & family members • Tu, We, Th, Sun 12-5:30; Fr 12-5 • 111 Santa Barbara St, #H • artlabbe.org

Atkinson Gallery • SBCC atkinsongallerysbcc.com

Bella Rosa Galleries • 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707

The Carriage and Western Art Museum • Old Spanish Days Trophy Saddles; Victoria Stables Wagon • Ongoing • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 Mo-Fr • carriagemuseum.org

California Nature Art Museum • Lulu Hyggelig: California’s First Thomas Dambo Troll • ongoing • Wild in California • Through Feb 23 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org

Casa de La Guerra • Santa Barbara 1925 – 2025: A Portrait in Maps; Once a Don, Always a Don • ongoing • $5/ Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4

ART EVENTS

The Art of Resistance • at CAW. Local Artists’ protest signs, artwork, and reimagined WWI propaganda • Jan 30 to Feb 1; Reception 2:30-6 Fri, 1/30.

1st Thursday Art & Culture Walk • See pages 18, 19 in this issue. Free • 5-8pm Thur, 2/5.

VADA Launches • Artist Angeles Guzman discusses and shares her bronze sculptures • VADA Building, 700 E Anapamu St. • Free • 6-9pm Th, 2/5.

Th-Su • sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

Casa Dolores • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032

Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805-565-5653 • casadelherrero.com

Channing Peake Gallery • Form and Frame: Abstraction, Community, and the Language of Art • through Spring 26 • 8-5 M-F • 105 E Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994

Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • colettecosentino.com

Community Arts Workshop • 631 Garden St • 10-6pm Fri & By Appt. • sbcaw.org

Corridan Gallery • Glorious California • 125 N Milpas • 11-5 We-Sa • 805-966-7939 • corridan-gallery.com

Cypress Gallery • The Art of Renewal - through Feb 22 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-737-1129 • lompocart.org

El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas - ongoing • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org

Elverhøj Museum • Snapshots: Traveling with H.C. Andersen • Through Mar 22 • history & Danish culture of Solvang • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • elverhoj.org

Faulkner Gallery • 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653.

Fazzino 3-D Studio Gallery • 3-D original fine art • 1011 State St • 805-730-9109 • Fazzino.com

Gallery 113 • Members of the SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com

Indah Gallery • reopens Mar 12 • maxgleason.com/indah-gallery

James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Century Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347

Jewish Federation of Greater SB • Portraits of Survival interactive ~ Ongoing • 9-4pm Mo-Fr • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum • a million+ historical documents • 21-23 W Anapamu • 10-4 Tu-Su • 805-962-5322 • karpeles.com

Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • kathrynedesigns.com

La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Fine Line Gallery; Elevate Gallery; Illuminations Gallery • Multi-Artist Studio/Gallery Spaces • La Cumbre Plaza • 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com

Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459

Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Classic Rincon • Through Mar 1 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden • 805-6847789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org

Maker House • A Gesture Repeated • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • makerhouse.org

Marcia Burtt Gallery • Field Studies and focus on Ann Lofquist• Landscape paintings, prints, & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-9625588 • artlacuna.com

Mate Gallery • beach images alongside vintage oils, gifts • 1014 Coast Village Rd • 805-895-6283 • mategallery.com

MOXI, The Wolf Museum• of Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • moxi.org

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara • San Milano Drive: DJ Javier • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org

MCASB Satellite @ the Riviera Beach House • Makahiya: I Wanted You to Feel the Same by Godofredo Astudillo • through Apr 12 • 9-9pm Daily • 121 State • mcasantabarbara.org

Peregrine Galleries • Early CA & American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805252-9659 • peregrine.shop

Peter Horjus Design • Studio • 11 W Figueroa St • peterhorjus.com

Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.comPublic Market • Local artists Melinda Mettler & Anna Stump • 38 W Victorica • 8am9pm Su-We; 8am-10pm Thu-Sat • sbpublicmarket.com

Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art • Held in Motion: art of Clara Berta and Chenhung Chen • through Mar 1 • 410 Palm Av, Unit B3, Carpinteria • 805-576-6152: weekends & by appt • RubensteinChan.com

Santa Barbara Art Works • Arts Education for All • 28 E Victoria St • 805-260-6705 • M-F 8:30-4:30 • sbartworks.org

Artist Talk • Artists Clara Berta and Chenhung Chen discuss their work and exhibition Held in Motion • Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art • Free, RSVP: rubensteinchan. com/rsvp • 1pm Sa, 2/7.

Carpinteria Creative Arts Market • Pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Thur.

SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Sun.

Gallery Los Olivos • New Perspectives through Feb • Daily 104pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com

Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • lotusland.org

Grace Fisher Fdn • Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • WeSu 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org

Museum of Tibetan Art & Legacy Arts International • Wed-Sun 12-8pm • 310-880-6671 • lamatashinorbu.org / legacyartsb.com

Palm Loft Gallery • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • 1-6 Fr-Su & By Appt • 805-684-9700 • palmloft.com

Patricia Clarke Studio • An American Girl project; Primal Wild; Correspondences, Erasing Lines, and Facing Ourselves • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-452-7739 • patriciaclarkestudio.com

The Art of Resistance opens Friday

By Kerry Methner / VOICE

EMOTION AND TENSION are swirling in the face of recent violent immigration crackdowns and military actions that are waged against the people and friends of the U.S. This situation, brewing for months, came to a head this month in Minneapolis. A timely artistic response will go up this Friday, at the Community Arts Workshop. Opening with a reception on Friday, January 30th from 2:30 to 6pm, and monikered The Art of Resistance, the two gallery installation is being organized by local artist Skip Lau.

“I think this is one of the most important moments in the history of our democracy,” Lau shared with VOICE. “In World

War I and World War II, we were in Europe and fighting for peoples there. This is an internal threat from factions of our own government. I don’t have to tell anybody how severe the situation is. And it only seems to be getting worse every day.”

Lau believes that art provides a powerful response.

“Art has an impact on people and their emotions and their feelings and their thoughts. If nothing else, it is a good release for people. Movements are made up of small efforts, that when they reach critical size, they begin to have some impact,” he explained, adding, “If we’re not going to do something now, whatever it is that we can do as artists, then when? Because there’s never a better time than now.”

Opening Reception:

“The Art of Resistance”

Lau feels a personal need to be involved, and organizing an exhibit seemed to fit perfectly. He has organized the work in the Shed Gallery with half for examples local protest art and the other half of the

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org

Santa Barbara Fine Art • Paintings from Across the Channel: John Comer • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com

Santa Barbara Historical Museum • The Gift; Ludmilla Pila Welch: Serene Santa Barbara through Mar 26; Edward Borein Gallery, and The Story of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • sbhistorical.org

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Where Mountains Meet the Sea • through Mar 29 • The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens,

and SB Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Daily • 805-962-8404 • SBMM.org

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art • By Achilles’ Tomb: Elliott Hundley and Antiquity @ SBMA through Feb 22 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-963-4364 • sbma.net

Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • The Living Print through May 30; Drawn from Nature through Mar 26 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • sbnature.org

Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive

In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily • 805682-4711 • sbnature.org

Santa Barbara Tennis Club - 2nd Fridays Art • Abstract 9+1 • through Mar 3 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily

January 30 - February 1

CAW (Community Arts Workshop)

• 805-682-4722 • 2ndfridaysart.com

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum • 3596 Sagunto St • 12-4pm Wed-Sun • santaynezmuseum.org.

Sahyun Genealogical Library

• welcoming everyone who is researching their family history • 316 Castillo St • Tue/Thu 10-4; Sun & 3rd Sat 1-4 • SBGen.org

Seimandi & Leprieur • Jardin Nocturne by Dora Vital, curated by Jen Huang Bogan • 33 W Anapamu St. • Wed-Sat 11-6 • 805-610-1203 • seimandileprieur.com

Slice of Light Gallery • Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-3545552 • sliceoflight.com

Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 115:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255

Sullivan Goss • Oskar Fischinger: A Deeper Look; The Winter Salon; Future

Reception: Friday, January 30, 2:30-6pm

gallery for local artists’ artwork expressing their feelings about the current political situation.

Exhibition: Open Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm

In the Olson Gallery there will be a selection of World War I and World War II propaganda - both as it was distributed then and also some that has been reimagined to fit the current milieu.

Local Artists • Protest Signs • WW I Propaganda (reimagined)

He has also invited Lawrence Wallin to share his “striking resistance art.”

Guest Artist: Lawrence Wallin

Live Band: Glendessary Jam (old time music)

If you’ve looking for a way to engage locally with the current struggles, stop in for the opening or on Saturday and Sunday, January 31st and February 1st from 12 to 5pm.

CAW is located

Additional parking: Public Lot at Anacapa & Ortega (1 ½ blocks from CAW)

Imperfect: Alvaro Maestro, Austin Mccormick, Chris Peters • Through Feb 23 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805-730-1460 • sullivangoss.com

Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum • 122 W Canon

Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • quinlanmuseum.com • 805-687-4623

SYV Historical Museum & Carriage House • Art of The Western Saddle • ongoing • 3596

Sagunto St, SY • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805688-7889 • santaynezmuseum.org

Tamsen Gallery • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com

UCSB Library Ocean Gallery

• Art of Science through Mar 17; Unyielding Voices: Global Resistance and the Black Radical Tradition • through Jun 12 • library.ucsb.edu

Voice Gallery • Begin • Through Jan 31; Love is a Journey, Feb 1-28 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-965-6448

Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com

Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com

Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum Of Art • Beyond the Wilderness: Ansel Adams in 1940s Los Angeles • Jan 15 • Weekdays 10-4, Sat 11-5 • westmont.edu/museum

The Yes Store • Art by Local Artists • 1015 State St • M-F: 11am-6pm; Sa:10:30am-6pm; Su: 10:30am-5pm • theyesstore.com

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Actions of solidarity for friends and allies outside Minnesota

For our non-Minnesotan friends, thank you for your outreach and outpouring of support. Here are tangible ways you can be in solidarity with the people of Minnesota: www.minnesotanonprofits.org /ally-solidarity.

MCN also compiled a list of nonprofit-specific resources, including free legal ser vices, to help organizations navigate: www.minnesotanonprofits.org / ice-resources#nonprofit-guidance.

Support local organizations and mutual aid

Many groups are scrambling to support innocent detainees released without phones and IDs, are tr ying to get food to families too afraid to leave their homes, and are providing rent assistance as people are unable to work. MCN has curated a list of organizations seeking donations for immediate needs: www.minnesotanonprofits.org/ice-resources#donate.

Be grounded in truth

While lack of transparency makes accountability difficult, get your information from trusted news sources and independent journalists Local Minnesota journalists, community leaders, and elected leaders are the best source of real-time information. Curated list of local news (many that are nonprofits) and independent journalists: www standwithminnesota com/stay-informed

The Minnesota Department of Corrections has set up a DHS misinformation web page to combat false narratives: www mn gov/doc/about/news/combatting-dhsmisinformation/.

This is not just a Minnesota issue, this is an American issue. These escalator y, brutal, and violent tactics have no place anywhere We must all be organizing and raising our collective voices. Join our movement

Defend our democracy

The U.S. Senate is voting this week on a funding bill that would authorize an additional $10 billion dollars for ICE. We know that H.R. 1, which cut core basic needs programs, also significantly increased funding for immigration enforcement. We have an opportunity to tell Congress not to spend a dollar more on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Call your Congressional Representatives and demand that the actions occurring in Minnesota and across the countr y stop: (202) 224-3121.

Share our stories

Please amplify what you are hearing and seeing about Minnesota across social media, but also to your networks, friends, and family offline In addition to trusted news sources, here is a list of Minnesota testimonials you can share: www.standwithminnesota.com/testimonies.

Know that this could be you; prepare

Funders must fund rapid response, operational needs, and long-term movement work of nonprofits. Nonprofits must be ready to shift operations, support their workers, learn how to legally advocate and share community stories. MCN has compiled a list of nonprofit resources to help navigate uncertainty that are applicable in any state: www minnesotanonprofits org /resources-to-navigateuncertainty.

Nonprofits are a force for good. We’re here to help.

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) joins nonprofits across interest areas to advance issues that are important to the sector through relevant workshops & conferences, timely nonprofit data & research, impactful state & federal advocacy, and a strong member network & benefits Visit our website to see how MCN can support your nonprofit: www.minnesotanonprofits.org.