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Editor in Chief Marianne Partridge Publisher Brandi Rivera Executive Editor Nick Welsh Senior Editors Tyler Hayden and Matt Kettmann Associate Editor Jackson Friedman Opinions Editor Jean Yamamura News Reporters Ryan P. Cruz, Jun Starkey Executive Arts Editor Charles Donelan Arts Writer Josef Woodard Calendar Editor Terry Ortega Sports Editor Victor Bryant Food Writer George Yatchisin Travel Writers Macduff Everton, Mary Heebner Copy Editor Tessa Reeg Creative Director Caitlin Fitch Graphic Designer Ricky Barajas Production Designer Ava Talehakimi Web Content Managers Amanda Correa, Caitlin Kelley Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Roger Durling, Marsha Gray, Betsy J. Green, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell

COVER STORY 28 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival Stars Will Smith, Kristen Stewart, and Much More by Indy Staff

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Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Do you have a particular festival memory or two that resonates with you at this time? I remember hanging out at the Biltmore with Mike Leigh, one of my favorite directors, in 1988, the year he was here with High Hopes. Strangely, another unexpected memorable moment came last year, when during the dizzy Bill Murray tribute, he sang the praises of La Super-Rica’s epic #16 especial. That then became the unofficial cuisine of SBIFF 2021. I nabbed some the next day and ate it in my car at the drive-in. At the beach. Welcome to Santa Barbara!

OPINIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Josef Woodard has clocked more hours at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival than any other five reporters combined. The Indy is proud to have him on board to document the 37th festival with daily postings online and a mid-fest wrap up in print. Plus he’s got the lowdown on movies about his other passion, which is music, on page 31. You have been covering the SBIFF for a long time. How long exactly, and what’s special about this assignment for you? I’ve been a film fanatic since my impressionable, culture-obsessive adolescence, and I have been on the SBIFF beat since festival number one. Santa Barbara is very lucky to have such a premier and diversified film fest to call her own. The 2022 festival is particularly special, coming off of last year’s surreal and detached menu of mostly streamed flicks and the intriguing drive-inby-the-beach concept. Cinema is meant to be consumed in the cinema.

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by Nick Welsh s many as 700 people — many sporting the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag—assembled in front of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse’s monumental stone archway this Monday at noon to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It was the second such protest in the past four days. On Saturday, about 250 assembled in front of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on State Street. “We are all Ukrainians,” proclaimed former state senator Hannah-Beth Jackson. Of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin—who launched the assault last week on the pretext of “de-Nazifying” Ukraine—Jackson said, “Let’s face it: The man is a thug. He is evil.” ‘IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN’: Addressing the crowd at Monday’s Rally for Ukraine at the County Courthouse, DA Joyce Dudley While protesters found them- described how her grandfather emigrated from Ukraine as a young boy to escape the anti-Jewish Russian pogroms of 1900. selves braving an unseasonably warm day with temperatures in the eighties, one in her family has been hurt. But that can end, Carbajal described Putin as “an outright several speakers reminded those in attendance change. bully,” adding, “You have to let bullies know that people in Ukraine were being forced to Advancing on Kyiv is a Russian convoy, there are consequences.” brave bombing runs and shelling assaults. reportedly since bogged down by rain and mud, Certainly, the international financial blockChristo Artusio, who helped organize Monday’s said to be 40 miles long. Russian troops have ade—with $400 billion in Russian reserves rally, noted that people in Ukraine may not be deployed cluster bombs; these are among the now frozen in American banks—has had able to take such protests—or their freedom of most indiscriminate explosives when it comes some impact; the value of the ruble dropped in speech—for granted much longer. Ukraine, he to differentiating civilians from armed soldiers. relation to other currencies, making the price said, was the last bastion of democracy among And then, of course, Putin has activated Russia’s of foreign goods significantly more expensive. the breakaway republics that once were part of arsenal of nuclear weapons. Questions of his Average Russians will feel the pinch, Carbajal the U.S.S.R.. Putin, he said, is determined to “get mental stability have sparked a chilling cottage said, “which is going to make [Putin] a pariah. the old band back together.” It’s democracy, he industry among western diplomats and military His own country is not going to appreciate experts. To date, estimates about the death toll it, and hopefully they will expel him as their stated, that Putin fears. Artusio—a Santa Barbara native who are all over the map. As many as 4,500 Russian leader.” spent 15 years working for the State Depart- soldiers may have been killed, as well as 2,000 To the extent Putin was motivated to attack ment—lives in Kyiv with his wife, Tatyana Ukrainians, as of Wednesday. Ukraine by his concern over a reinvigorated Both Taruta and her husband, Artusio, spoke NATO with a stronger presence closer to Taruta. They were scheduled to fly back to Kyiv—where they run a thriving and sprawl- highly of economic sanctions and powerful Russia, it would appear he’s helped make that ing investment business that runs the gamut moral support, but more is needed, she said. a self-fulfilling prophecy. Finland and Swefrom gene-sequencing equipment to movie “They can’t fight tanks and jets with a gun,” den—close neighbors with Russia—are now theater chains—on March 6. The war drasti- she said. seeking NATO membership for the very first cally upended their travel arrangements. They She said the $350 million in military aid the time. Switzerland has forsaken its centuriesalso had relatives from Ukraine visiting them United States has approved for Ukraine is won- old policy of strict neutrality and has joined for Taruta’s birthday. They implored them to derful. But Egypt gets $1.4 billion, she noted. the financial blockade imposed by members stay. They declined and now find themselves “And they’re not a democracy.” Israel gets twice of the European Union. Germany, likewise, has trapped back home. that. broken with its strict policy to never sell or send Santa Barbara Congressmember Salud weapons to another country, sending 1,000 antiArtusio said machine gun fights had broken out in their neighborhood in Kyiv. “It’s about as Carbajal sits on the House Armed Services tank missiles and 500 surface-to-air missiles to close from where we live as the Hotel California Committee, which is now considering a sup- the Ukrainian military. is from Bud Bottoms’s dolphin fountain,” he plemental appropriation of $6.4 billion—part Helping put Monday’s rally together was explained. for military assistance and part for humanitar- County Supervisor Das Williams, a close Taruta—whose father serves in Ukraine’s ian aid—requested last Friday by President Joe childhood friend of Artusio; and prominent parliament—said she has a brother-in-law who Biden. Carbajal said he supports this request political consultant Mary Rose, Artusio’s stepgoes out armed with a gun searching for Rus- for assistance, adding that it enjoys bipartisan mother. Williams and Artusio went to grade school together. Artusio helped negotiate the sians to fight. Her friends and colleagues back support. “I expect us to advance additional funding Paris Climate Accord in 2015. It was while doing home are embroiled in the war effort. She calls constantly. Cell phone communications remain to support the people of Ukraine and our allies so he met his wife, then helping the Ukrainian mercifully open. When she connects, she hears in the region within the next week,” he said in a government. “Ukraine’s fight is our fight,” Williams shells exploding and jets flying overhead. If no prepared statement. During an interview with one answers, she is seized by worry. To date, no Independent reporter Jun Starkey over the week- declared at the rally. He described Ukraine as

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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced 2/28 that after 3/11, masks will not be required in schools and childcare facilities but will be strongly recommended. In addition, as of 3/1, masks are no longer required for unvaccinated individuals in “general settings” but will be strongly recommended for all individuals in most indoor settings. Masks will still be required for everyone in high-transmission settings, including public transit, emergency shelters, healthcare settings, correctional facilities, homeless shelters, and long-term care facilities. As always, local jurisdictions may have additional requirements beyond the state guidance.

COURTS & CRIME UCSB students are advised to not walk alone at night following two attempted kidnappings in Isla Vista near the Santa Catalina Residence Hall on Storke and El Colegio Road 2/28. Sheriff’s deputies are searching for the suspect, who was still at-large as of press time and described as an approximately 510 collegeaged white male with dark hair and a thin build. He is also possibly associated with a late-’90s model gold Toyota Camry or late-’90s model gray Honda Civic. Any person who sees someone matching this description is advised to contact 9-1-1 and not approach. The juvenile involved in the killing of Jasper Van Der Meulen and Enzo Rastelli in Noleta on 1/7/21 was sentenced on 2/28/22 to seven years in a youth treatment facility after admitting to the first-degree murder of both victims and that he used a firearm during the commission of the murders. The minor also admitted that the crimes were committed in association with a Westside street gang. The adult defendants, Bryan Munoz and Joshua Vega, are pending trial and no date has been set yet. Full story at independent.com/ noleta-murders.

CARPINTERIA Carpinteria City Council chose between four potential draft plans for its final redistricting map on 2/28, opting for “Plan A2,” despite questions over the map’s winding boundaries that at least one councilmember feared could be seen as an attempt at gerrymandering. There is still time for amendments to the map, but a final version must be posted seven days before the official adoption at the council’s 3/28 meeting. Full story at independent.com/plan-a2.

GOLETA Goleta City Manager Michelle Greene is leaving the city after 18 years and will be mostly working remotely from the East Coast until her last day at the end of June. Among the city’s achievements during Greene’s eight-year tenure as the city’s manager were opening Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, getting a $3.9 million grant for the Ellwood butterfly habitat, creating the city’s own library, and getting the funding for the new train station. Greene will remain as a special advisor while the city searches nationwide for its next city manager.

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Doubts Raised Against Attias Sanity Petition

by Ryan P. Cruz rosecutor Maggie Charles called on two members of CONREP — the conditional release program that acts as an outpatient arm of the state hospital for those that are transitioning to life in the community — to dive into the progress of David Attias, who is currently petitioning to legally restore his sanity and effectively be completely free from the terms of his release. Lisa Bendimez worked as a forensic psychologist for the Ventura County conditional release program and had David Attias, far left, with defense attorney Jack Earley, far right weekly therapy sessions with Attias for crime and the impact it had on the victims more than four years. During her testimony in Judge Thomas Adams’s courtroom and the family. He was afraid to process Tuesday, she described the structure built because of what it might do to him.” around Attias through the program, which She said the staff regularly made accomhas four levels of supervision varying from modations for Attias: He was allowed to “intensive” to “transitional” and eventually go to raves and be out until 2 a.m., attend aftercare — which is the final step to a full Lakers basketball games, and visit his parrelease. ents out of town as long as he provided two Attias was released from Patton State weeks’ notice. On one occasion, when a bank Hospital in 2012 — more than a decade after turned him down for a job after a backrunning his car through a busy Isla Vista ground check, he called the program’s crisis street and ultimately killing five people in hotline, demanding a letter of recommen2001 — and has been in varying degrees of dation from Bendimez. When she refused, conditional release since then. He is cur- he went to the program director. He later rently in what is considered “supportive” attempted to arrange a meeting in Los Angecare, which requires twice monthly check- les with a family friend who had connections ins with his psychiatrist, individual and with the bank, but was denied because he group sessions, random drug tests, and at- didn’t provide the two weeks’ notice. home drop-in visits. Attias is also required Attias’s attorney Jack Earley argued that to ask for permission to start any new rela- these setbacks, including his failure to distionships and provide two weeks’ advance close a sexual relationship with a married notice to leave the area. woman, were not enough to be considered According to Bendimez, Attias has had manic episodes and seemed to imply that several setbacks, including an incident at the staff of his conditional release program his place of employment with a coworker were vested in keeping him in their care. that led to him being transferred to another Setareh Khan-Mohammadi, Community store. During her sessions, she says he exhib- Program Director at CONREP in Ventura ited a “sense of entitlement” that prevented County, took the stand at the end of the day him from processing and addressing his and agreed with Bendimez that Attias has core issues, one of which, she said, was deal- made progress but is not ready for unconing with rejection. “Rejection was a salient ditional release. She also denied that the program benefits in any way from keeping trigger in his history,” she said. She commended his effort in most areas any client in their care. “There’s absolutely no of the program, saying he was often open financial incentive to keep a client,” she said. and honest about his triggers and that he Earley contends that since Attias’s diaghas shown growth in that time. But the inci- nosed bipolar disorder is technically in dents at work — and several other instances remission, he is not in danger of becoming where he pushed back on his conditional violent and should be granted release. release — have kept him ping-ponging “That is not our recommendation,” Khanbetween the intermediate and supportive Mohammadi said. “That’s not to say he’s not care levels. He has yet to reach the “transi- doing well, but there’s a systematic approach tional” phase, which is the final step before we use.” She said that though the setbacks may seem minor, they are subtle hints into a aftercare and discharge from the program. “The whole goal of the program is that danger that could still be lurking inside. “We they will be able to be on their own,” Bendi- do not believe he is ready at this time.” Court will resume on Wednesday with mez said. By the time she arrived at CONREP, he was already more than five years Khan-Mohammadi on the stand, followed into the program and still had trouble facing by an opportunity for Attias to be recalled his reality. “He hadn’t really processed his to testify before closing arguments. n

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Home to Roost? Chick-fil-A Given 90-Day Reprieve to Fix Drive-Thru Traffic

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hick-fil-A has 90 days to come up with a plan to permanently eliminate the traffic jams caused by its busy drive-thru or else face a public nuisance declaration that could shut down the drive-thru for good. That was the unanimous decision handed down by the Santa Barbara City Council this Tuesday during a four-hour quasi-judicial hearing in which Chick-fil-A representatives and the local franchise owner pleaded their case. They promised solutions were within reach to solve the problem of cars backing onto State Street, including widening the restaurant’s driveway apron, reconfiguring its drive-thru lanes and parking spaces, and hiring private security. “We sincerely regret that the traffic situation has come to this point,” said franchisee Travis Collins, a former director of the fast food chain’s Downey location who moved to Santa Barbara in 2019. “We want to work with the city in good faith to resolve it once and for all,” Collins went on, touting not only the 100-plus jobs the business provides and the 1,500 to 2,500 customers it serves every day but also its partnerships with Westmont College, Cottage Health, and other local organizations. “Our commitment to the community is so, so much more than providing fresh, hot chicken sandwiches,” he said. During his presentation to the council, traffic engineer Derrick Bailey noted the backups, which frequently block access to nearby businesses, trap MTD buses, and create general havoc along one of the city’s main arterial routes, started occurring soon after Chick-fil-A opened in 2013. “The conditions have existed for nearly a decade,” he explained. In addition to the countless near-misses brought on by sudden stops and erratic maneuvering at the location, Police Chief Barney Melekian said 24 accidents have occurred along the 3700 block of State Street in the last three years alone, with 11 collisions taking place directly at or in front of Chick-fil-A. Though the restaurant has known all along its drive-thru was a serious safety

issue, officials argued, it was only after the city threatened a month ago to slap it with a public nuisance label did the company take any real action. “Accountability will produce results,” intoned Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke as he urged the council to consider its next steps. “People do not have to die because of a traffic accident before you can declare a nuisance,” he said. Bailey acknowledged that the interim measures Chick-fil-A has adopted in the last month—adding a third drive-thru lane and stationing a security guard at the entrance to wave motorists along if the wait line gets too long—are producing positive results. The backups are shorter and less frequent. But they haven’t been eliminated, Bailey said. In fact, while monitoring a traffic camera feed in his office during the council hearing, he watched as yet another formed. Company representatives estimate 70 percent of their customers use the drive-thru with the remaining parking and eating inside. Joseph Billings, a lawyer representing the site’s two property owners — the Thompson Family Limited Partnership and the McCollum Family Trust — said eliminating the drive-thru would set “a dangerous precedent that the city can punish local property owners for having a commercially successful business.” Chick-fil-A attorney Beth Collins (no relation to franchisee Travis Collins) pointed out that traffic jams frequently occur at Santa Barbara schools, farmers’ markets, and bus stops, yet those sources are not targeted as nuisances. It was Councilmember Eric Friedman who ultimately made the motion to give Chick-fil-A 90 days to work with city staff to create a menu of remedies. In the meantime, the City Attorney’s Office will draft a public nuisance resolution that the council can adopt if no plan is agreed upon or proven to work. “It is important to understand that we are trying to cure, not punish,” said Mayor Randy Rowse. “We owe it to the city, as well as everybody, for this time period to really try to find some solutions,” he said. The council will revisit the issue at its June 7 meeting. n

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he Santa Barbara County Sheriff ’s Office has revealed that the man shot by deputies during a confrontation near Lompoc on February 23 did not have a weapon, despite making what deputies called a “shooting stance,” which prompted the deputies to fire at him.

Lompoc resident Rudy Angel Delgadillo, 24, was shot by Deputy Ross Van Tassel and Deputy Yeshella Jimenez after three witnesses that the Sheriff ’s Office has identified called 9-1-1 reporting a dark-colored truck driving erratically and colliding with a residential fence on the 3800 block of Celestial Way before fleeing on foot. Witnesses gave a description of the driver that deputies believed matched Delgadillo. After that collision, and prior

to contact with the deputies, surveillance video from the area shows the suspect trying the doors of two parked cars and entering a third vehicle. Van Tassel contacted Delgadillo in the 600 block of Mercury Avenue. The deputies said they gave Delgadillo several verbal commands, which he did not comply with. They say Delgadillo then made several sudden movements, including what the deputies perceived as a “shooting stance” toward Van Tassel. No weapon associated with Delgadillo was found at the scene, according to Sheriff ’s Office Public Information Officer Raquel Zick. In response, Van Tassel fired 10 rounds and Jimenez fired one round at Delgadillo. He was wounded with a single gunshot wound to the shoulder area and transported to an area hospital for treatment before being released and booked at the Main Jail. Neither of the deputies were injured during the shooting. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Sheriff ’s detectives at (805) 681-4150. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous may provide information by calling the department tip line at (805) 681-4171 or visiting SBSheriff —Jun Starkey .org.

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ne year after a highly fraught launch, it remains to be seen just how well BCycle’s fleet of 140 white e-bikes scratches Santa Barbara’s itch for alternative transportation. With 81,000 trips and 320,500 miles traveled locally, the downtown program is operating only slightly more than 50 percent of its projected capacity. Certainly, the company’s initial plans never envisioned a State Street transformed by the pandemic into a pedestrian promenade or the regulatory blow-back by the city’s Historic Landmarks Commission and supply-chain snags that hampered full saturation along Cabrillo Boulevard. Even so, the City Council was told Tuesday that the S.B. launch logged the highest number of trips of BCycle’s 47 operations. The council heard a recitation of some of the program’s start-up hiccups: 100 bikes stolen, abandoned, or not properly returned. All but three, however, were recovered. Batteries were stolen from 11. Addressing safety concerns surrounding downtown’s proliferation of two-wheeled speedsters, city traffic spokesperson Jessica Grant explained that Santa Barbara’s BCycle model is engineered to go no faster than 17 mph. Traditional bike riders, she said, can cruise comfortably at 10-18 mph. And many e-bikes can max out at 28 mph. Grant noted that only three BCycle riders got into serious COU RTE SY BCYC LE

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accidents; two went to Cottage Hospital, and no injuries were life-threatening. Grant also acknowledged that two companies that rent out e-bikes reported a “small dip in short-term rentals.” They complained that BCycle’s pricing structure — $7 an hour for walk-up users — was hurting their business. Grant said that 68 percent of BCycle’s reported trips were taken by customers who bought monthly or annual membership passes. The e-bike experiment was launched as part of a three-year trial. In the ensuing two years, the expectation is that BCycle extend its reach throughout different city neighborhoods and achieve full build-out. In the meantime, Grant disclosed she’s currently in discussion with other entities — UCSB and Goleta, to name just two — that have expressed interest in participating in a regional bike-share network. —Nick Welsh

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MEDIA On 2/25, the publishers of L.A. Magazine informed local media outlets that they were removing from their website Mitchell Kriegman’s 4,000-word investigative piece “In Sleepy Santa Barbara, a City Hall Insider Raises Eyebrows,” a purported exposé of how the city’s retail recreational marijuana licenses were awarded. The piece took direct aim at Anthony Wagner, portraying the former Public Information Officer for the S.B. Police Department in an extremely harsh light, using innuendo and several factual errors to suggest corruption. Full story at independent.com/la-mag.

PUBLIC SAFETY County Fire was the 10th department at the county whose inner workings were examined with an eye to efficiency and performance, a review ongoing since 2019. Among the recommendations for the department presented to county supervisors on 3/1 were calls for improved data collection — namely, updating technology and using it consistently — and clearer communication between chiefs and rank-and-file fire station personnel regarding performance measures. “Much as we were doing things right,” County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig said, “we can do things better, and that’s important to know.” Full story at independent .com/fire-review. With one “no” vote from Supervisor Das Williams — who called remodeling the main jail an unending strategy and a money pit — the Santa Barbara County supervisors approved spending $1.26 million with Nacht & Lewis, an architecture firm in

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Sacramento, to bring the old jail into alignment with the stipulated judgment in the Murray v. County case, which outlined fixes to conditions that discriminated against disabled persons. Among them were the overuse of solitary confinement and inadequate mental and medical care, resulting in unsanitary and unsafe living conditions for people like Clay Murray, a wheelchair-bound veteran who had been housed in a unit with no accessible bathroom or shower and where overcrowding forced him to sleep on the floor.

EDUCATION The Board of Supervisors approved the selling of a $25 million bond for Santa Barbara Hope School District on 3/1, the second series of the Measure J $47 million bond that was voted through in March 2020, meant for financing construction and modernization of school facilities. Superintendent of Hope School District Anne Hubbard said this bond is meant to fund modernization projects and improve aging facilities across the district’s three elementary schools: Hope Elementary, Monte Vista Elementary, and Vieja Valley Elementary. Full story at independent.com/hope-district.

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an imperfect democracy, “but a democracy nonetheless.” That’s why Putin is so hell-bent on making sure it doesn’t succeed. Putin’s war machine, Williams noted, was fueled with oil and gas revenues. He urged people to vote with their pocketbooks to fight Putin. By Monday, many people had done just that, making more than $500,000 in direct donations to Direct Relief (directrelief .org)—the global disaster relief organization based in Santa Barbara. Just shortly before the Russian attack, Direct Relief sent over a shipment of medical supplies worth $5.4 million and is currently processing an expanded request for medical supplies needed by those experiencing wartime trauma. This includes 500 mobile medical outreach backpacks, a medication that helps in the formation and maintenance of blood clots, and CAT-style tourniquets. It also includes insulin—15,000 Ukrainian children reportedly suffer from type 1 diabetes, meaning they will all but certainly die without their medications. Likewise, ShelterBox, another international assistance organization with a Santa Barbara branch, is deploying a team of security, safety, and logistics experts to assess the needs on the ground for neighboring nations now accepting refugees. These include Poland, Romania, and Moldova. According to recent estimates, as many as 660,000 Ukrainian refugees have since sought shelter in neighboring counties. Depending on the length and intensity of the war, the humanitarian crisis could disrupt the delivery of basic necessities for as many as 12 million people. ShelterBox focuses less on medical supplies and more on the rudiments of makeshift

shelter and has on hand a ready inventory of super-thick blankets, solar-powered lights, water purifiers, tools, and tents. It, too, is accepting donations through its website (shelterboxusa.org). Monday’s rally was both solemn and festive and promises to be one of many still to come; another was announced for this Saturday. Santa Barbara City Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez was holding a pro-Ukrainian sign adorned with script that he subsequently learned included an F-bomb directed at Russia. A troupe of folk dancers performed the Ukrainian national dance, described as a “vivacious” number. They also performed a slower, more melancholic dirge. Cars and trucks honked in support as they whizzed by. Many people spoke at Monday’s rally, some with thick Ukrainian or Russian accents. One young man sang a moving rendition of “Ave Maria.” Several Franciscan brothers from the Mission—including Father Larry—spoke in solidarity with the Ukrainians. “Your broken hearts are our broken hearts,” he said. “May peace be to Ukraine.” District Attorney Joyce Dudley became verklempt describing how her grandfather emigrated from Ukraine as a young boy to escape the anti-Jewish Russian pogroms of 1900. In New York City, he collected and sold rotten fruit by night and sewed old socks by day. When he saved enough money, he brought his parents and other relatives to the United States. Dudley welled up, saying, “It’s happening again.” Women and children, she said, were being slaughtered. “I’m so sorry, poppy,” she said, as if speaking to her grandfather. “I’m so sorry.”

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very year, about 50,000 people pop into Cottage Hospital’s downtown Emergency Room to get some care and attention they likely did not see coming. For the next two years, they will encounter a smaller healing space with a different entrance to make way for about $12 million worth of renovations designed to increase the speed, efficiency, and carrying capacity of the ER. When the ER was built back in the 1980s, it was designed to handle 40,000 patients a year. Under the new configuration, the ER should be able to handle up to 65,000 patients a year, but in the same overall area of 25,000 square feet. The idea is to engineer the space so that walk-in patients don’t

have to wait so long to be seen for treatment while the ER staff focuses on more intenseneeds patients. The new design, dubbed the Care Initiation Model, creates a new process known as “Nurse First”—the idea being that “a pivot nurse” sees walk-in patients immediately upon arrival. If their condition is severe enough, they’d be assigned to a traditional room; if not, they’d be sent to “Care Initiation Room,” to be shared with up to seven other patients. Construction on the remodel started this week and is expected to take two years. In the meantime, people visiting the downtown ER will experience more constrained —Nick Welsh quarters.

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sla Vista’s Children’s Park was awarded $4.2 million from the California State Parks Department, as part of a state-wide program to promote access to outdoor spaces and parks in underserved areas. Isla Vista was one of 112 finalists in the state to receive a grant, which will go toward completing a full renovation of the park, located at the corner of Camino del Sur and Picasso Road. The grant was awarded on January 24, 2022, and I.V. Parks and Recreation held a block party on February 26 to celebrate and inform the community. Guest speakers included Representative Salud Carbajal, California State Senator Monique Limón, California State Parks Director Armando Quintero, Chair of Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors and 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann, and 2nd District Supervisor Gregg Hart. Quintero, who oversees all parks in the state of California, said Children’s Park is a prime example of what grants like this are trying to uplift. “This is a park that is heavily used by the Latino community and a lot of kids,” he said. “It’s exactly what these funds are for, to create new parks for underserved communities where they don’t have parks, but also for parks that need revitalization for communities like this.” I.V. Parks and Recreation held five community planning meetings between October 2020 and March 2021, and the final application was submitted in March 2021. The project is still in its planning phase, and construction is expected to begin in spring 2023. Future

STATE OF PLAY: I.V. Parks and Rec held a block party on February 26 to inform the community of future park renovations, including two new playgrounds.

park renovations include the installation of two nature-themed playgrounds, a standalone restroom, ADA-accessible pathways, an amphitheater, an educational demonstration garden, and a renovated recreational building. “It is awesome to be able to have this type of treasure, an open space and a park in one of the densest areas in the county,” said Carbajal, who also spoke personally about being a young parent attending nearby UC Santa Barbara and the desire to see more areas like Children’s Park be developed. “I know that families and students alike are going to be able to appreciate and enjoy this area.” —Jun Starkey INDEPENDENT.COM

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Supervisors’ Vote Encourages More Building and More Tax Revenue he county Board of Supervisors this week effectively expanded the local cannabis industry, removing processing buildings from the acreage caps on cultivation for the North County and Carpinteria Valley. The change was included in a 4-1 vote on Tuesday, with Chair Joan Hartmann opposed, as DISSENTING VOICE: Supervisor Joan Hartmann was the sole the board approved the second vote against effectively expanding the acreage cap. reading of several amendments Farrar’s project was before the board on to the county’s cannabis business license. Presently, cannabis cultivation, includ- appeal from the county Planning Commising processing, is set at 1,575 acres outdoors sion’s approval last year. Sarah Trigueiro, in the North County and 186 acres in green- the La Mirada Drive resident who filed houses in the Carpinteria Valley. Removing the appeal, urged the board not to approve processing from the caps — in all, about an expansion of what she called “an existthree acres in the North County and nine ing nuisance with a poor operator track acres in the valley — would encourage the record.” Trigueiro said that residents of construction of cannabis processing build- La Mirada Drive, where she lives, and in ings, including “stand-alone” buildings on homes along Padaro Lane and Foothill “are properties with no cultivation, bringing in regularly subjected to noxious cannabis more tax revenue to the county, the board fumes that put our quality of life and health said. It would also free up about 12 more at risk…. The county has not protected us.” acres for cultivation under the caps. Her appeal struck a nerve, and SuperviThe move was strongly opposed by the sor Das Williams, who represents the CarCity of Carpinteria and several citizens’ pinteria Valley, mounted a vigorous defense groups. On Tuesday, Nancy Emerson, a of his embrace of the cannabis industry. member of WE Watch, a Santa Ynez Valley Many Carpinterians have long advocated conservationist group, questioned the push for cannabis operations to be conducted in for more processing buildings without any sealed buildings with strict odor controls, and Farrar’s proposed building-within-areview of the potential impacts. “There is no regulation of the total num- building — an airtight structure equipped ber allowed, their size, location, or odor with filters designed to “scrub” out the control,” Emerson said. “You are leaping smell of marijuana during drying, triminto these changes with no careful consid- ming, and curing operations — would do erations of the consequences for agricul- just that, Williams said. ture and citizens.” “What’s very strange is that there’s no joy To allay residents’ concerns, the board even in victory,” he said. “There is a false promised next summer to consider requir- narrative about what is happening in our ing conditional-use permits, more restric- town…. For most Carpinterians, this probtive zoning permits, for North County lem has gotten vastly better ….” cannabis operations. Jeff Wilson, assistant director of county “If we don’t start to open the door to pro- Planning & Development, told the board cessing, we won’t get there,” said Supervisor that the county has not been able to pinpoint Gregg Hart, who represents the Goleta Val- Farrar’s operations as the source of residents’ ley. “I don’t think we’re going to find our- odor complaints because, with other canselves with a rush of applications. Things nabis greenhouses operating close by, there’s will line up.” no way to determine who’s responsible. As a Also on Tuesday, the board unanimously result, Wilson said, there are no odor violaapproved a 25,000-square-foot, state-of- tions at Farrar’s operations on Foothill. the-art processing building at Glass House Chair Hartmann, who represents much Farms, an eight-acre greenhouse canna- of the wine country west of Buellton, bis operation owned by Graham Farrar at called this dilemma a “catch-22.” While she 3561 Foothill Road in the Carpinteria Val- would support Farrar’s high-tech processley. One hundred members of Concerned ing building, Hartmann said, the smell of Carpinterians, a citizens’ group that has cannabis that is causing people to suffer long sought stiffer regulation of the can- headaches and other health problems cannabis industry, signed a petition against not be ignored. the project last year. Since 2019, Farrar’s “There are people who are very sensitive open-vented greenhouses on Foothill have to the odor of cannabis,” Hartmann said. generated more than 250 complaints to the “We’re up here dismissing them, and that county regarding the “skunky” smell of pot. is something I can’t let go unremarked.” n

exhibition symposium Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources sunday, march 13, 9:30 am –5 pm Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art Free for Students and Museum Circle Members $10 SBMA Members $15 Non-Members $ 5 Online via Zoom Get tickets at tickets.sbma.net. Exhibition open for viewing (free with registration) beginning 9:30 am Seating begins at 9:45 am

Lectures “A Lifelong Fascination: Van Gogh, Nature, and the Lure of Rural Life” Sjraar van Heugten, Independent curator “Sitting by the Hearth: Notions of Home, Vincent Van Gogh and Charles Dickens” Vincent Alessi, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, La Trobe University, Melbourne “Van Gogh’s Realism” Marnin Young, Associate Professor and Chair of Art History, Yeshiva University “Working the Image of Work on the Canvas: the Perspective Frame, the Weaving Loom, and Van Gogh’s Craft Labor” Debora Silverman, Distinguished Professor of History and Art History, UCLA “Vincent and I” Devi Ormond, Getty, Associate Conservator of Paintings, J. Paul Getty Museum The general public is also welcome to join the Scholars’ Day on Monday, March 14, 9:30–5 pm via Zoom. $5 SBMA Members and Non-Members (via Zoom) More information and tickets at tickets.sbma.net.

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PURISTS V. PRAGMATISTS: Over the weekend, it occurred to me that maybe Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman

ever to be nominated for the Supreme Court, might not meet the über-strict eligibility requirements to serve on the city’s proposed new Police Oversight Board, which I promise henceforth never to refer to as a POB. In so many ways, Judge Jackson would bring an amazing breadth of long-neglected personal and professional experience to the high court. She’d be the very first public defender ever appointed, bringing to the bench an in-the-bones understanding of life as lived by people too poor to hire their own attorneys when charged with serious crimes. On a personal level, one of Jackson’s uncles had been sentenced to a life behind bars for a nonviolent drug offense. Ultimately, he and 1,700 others charged under the threestrike laws would be pardoned by President Barack Obama. On a professional level, Jackson was appointed by Obama to serve on the sentencing commission to rewrite federal penalties for such things as nonviolent drug

offenses. But for many years, Jackson’s brother worked as a Baltimore street cop, and another uncle was the chief of the Miami Police Department. Which is why I wondered if Jackson would be eligible for a seat on the Santa Barbara police review board.

An intense debate has been raging among the 15 members of the city commission appointed to hammer out the specifics of a POB: Should people with direct life expe-

rience in law enforcement be allowed to serve? An email survey is now being sent to

members of the wider community, asking if they agree, among other things, with the draft language outlining who would be eligible to sit on the new oversight board: Should anyone who has ever been a sworn law enforcement officer or any of their immediate family members be disqualified? At the risk of using a clinically imprecise term, that’s crazy. Some members—an excruciatingly slim majority by my count—strongly believe the new agency must be scrupulously indepen-

dent of any taint of undue influence from law enforcement. In addition, they recoiled

from requiring boardmembers to take what’s known as a “police ride-along” as part of their training. (Under the proposed draft language, ride-alongs are now optional.) Other members—one of whom resigned in disgust — believe just as emphatically that excluding a law enforcement perspective from the board is not only shortsighted —who knows more about cops than other cops?—but gratuitously self-destructive from a political perspective. Here’s my deal. I don’t want the police review board to fail. This is a once-in-a-life-

time opportunity, a political and racial reckoning, that was sparked by the nine-

minute execution of George Floyd, arrested for passing a counterfeit $20

bill. We don’t have problems like that here in Santa Barbara. But a police review board can help ensure that remains the case. It can do all kinds of good. We desperately need an institutionally embedded instrument for ongoing oversight and evaluation when it comes to deploying scarce public safety resources. A case in point: Mental-health advocates were forced to fight too hard, too heroically, and too repeatedly to save the single best program—the co-response units —the county and city has yet devised for getting mentally ill people proper treatment rather than putting them in jail. When untrained cops encounter mentally ill suspects, the results can be volatile and bloody. Funding for these admittedly stellar programs remains strictly short-term and highly insecure. This is exactly the sort of issue members of a civilian oversight boards can address. When law enforcement agencies say — as they have in the past—“We don’t have the money,” I want someone on that board who knows how law enforcement agencies hide the money. That someone, I’m guessing, will

need to have had direct life experience in law enforcement. Another case in point: The single most blistering statistical critique yet delivered of racial disparities in Santa Barbara County’s criminal justice system — post–George Floyd—was presented to the Santa Barbara

County Supervisors last June by Santa Barbara’s interim police chief, Barney Melekian, and County Probation Chief Tanja Heitman. Speaking with professional understatement, they revealed that in Santa Barbara, Black adults were 3.5 times more likely to be booked into county jail, nearly two times as likely to get sentenced to state prison, and

0.7 times less likely to be placed in a pretrial diversion program than their White

counterparts. Nobody used the word “racism,” let alone the term “systemic racism.” The point here is if we have any hope of recalibrating how law enforcement does its job, we absolutely need law enforcement officials —such as Melekian and Heitman — at the table. It takes two to tango. Cutting off your nose to spite your face? Well, that you can do all by yourself. The political winds have shifted significantly in the past two years. There’s less support on the council for a POB. Some councilmembers say it’s too big and too expensive—$600,000 a year when City Hall is underwater by $3.5 million. Excluding anyone who was ever a cop is the kiss of death. Four votes are needed to approve the POB. When members of the commission rewrite their final proposal, I hope they count to four. Ketanji Brown Jackson, it turns out, would be eligible to serve on our commission after all. I reread the rules; they bar immediate family members only of Santa Barbara city cops, past and present. Her relatives served

elsewhere. But why let the facts get in the way of a good story? The real story is about political reality. Don’t screw it up. —Nick Welsh

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hy is Santa Barbara Public Library leaving the Black Gold Library Cooperative, and is it the right direction for our community? As the executive director of the nonprofit What Is Love, which works to end violence against women and girls through relationship education, I’ve worked with library staff on many programs over the years, so I went straight to the source. They were happy to explain the situation in detail. Staff had brought lots of ideas for improving the efficiency of services, particularly the sharing of physical library materials, over the years. For the majority of new, in-demand items, the system of delivery and shipment was a labor-intensive process that just shipped items around unnecessarily. This new system would cost significantly less, leaving more room in the budget for books and programs. Library staff explained that even though Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo libraries would be independent, it was still possible to share materials. As a community educator, I know that the value of the library is so much more than just books. The new Library on the Go van takes services to schools, senior centers, parks, and to hubs that serve our homeless neighbors. The library’s Stay and Play program has brought early literacy services to hundreds of families. At the end of the day, I’ve witnessed the thoughtful, intentional way the staff at the Santa Barbara libraries approach their work. Change is hard. But I trust that SBPL is moving in the right —Christy Stillwell, S.B. direction.

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o correct a letter to the editor last week headlined “Back to the Future” — as well as an urban legend that is going around — the U.S. Army reserve center at State and Las Positas, which is proposed for the American Indian Health Center, was not the administration building for the military hospital operated during World War II at what is now MacKenzie Park and part of the municipal golf course. Hoff Hospital was declared surplus in early 1946, and many of its buildings became a public housing neighborhood called Hoff Heights. But before that, the hospital campus along State Street

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Rate Spike

G&E has sent out an email to customers announcing its intention to raise rates 18.1 percent for electricity, 18 percent for natural gas, and 25.1 percent for Direct Access and Community Choice Aggregate customer connection and carrying fees. For some in Santa Barbara County, this is through 3C Energy. These rate increases will profoundly affect lowincome and retired Californians, adding to growing financial pressures — such as 7.04 percent inflation and rising gasoline costs — and contributing to anxiety and depression in vulnerable and at-risk populations. Please consider making comments urging the CPUC to deny PG&E’s petition to increase rates at this public comment link: apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/ —Charles Lepkowsky, Solvang A2106021.

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¶ Numbers from the U.S. Census cited in the Angry Poodle Barbecue last week proved to be wrong, former mayor Sheila Lodge informed us. According to statistics provided by the City of Santa Barbara, 719 new housing units have been built since 2013 — not 388. While the city might not actually be losing more housing than it’s creating, which was the Poodle’s point, it does mean that far too many units are “vacant,” which typically describes a vacation rental or something otherwise short term. For the last word on the subject, visit independent.com/poodle841. The Independent welcomes letters of less than 250 words that include a daytime phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Send to: Letters, S.B. Independent, 1715 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; or fax: 965-5518; or email: letters@independent.com. Unabridged versions and more letters appear at independent.com/opinions. INDEPENDENT.COM

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obituaries John K. Flynn

1/23/1933 - 2/18/2022

John K. Flynn, who was raised in Santa Barbara County and served 32 years on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, died of natural causes on February 18 in Oxnard. He was 89. He was an independent and scrappy advocate for his district, driven by a desire for social justice, an affinity for the underdog and a belief that he had a moral imperative to provide immediate help to those in need. Humble origins, a stint in the Army and Catholic faith shaped his social activism and public service. John Karen Flynn was born on January 23, 1933 in Ojai, the third of four children for William B. and Alice L. (Kratt) Flynn. He was raised on the rural Gaviota coast near Refugio, where his father was an oil field worker. The family had little income but John wanted to help the less fortunate, a trait that he carried throughout his life. His mother was occasionally surprised to come home to find that John had invited a homeless person for a meal. He graduated from Vista Del Mar Elementary School and Santa Ynez High School. He was well-liked and quick to make friends, and he served as president of his high school senior class and captain of the varsity football team. As a member of Future Farmers of America he raised an unpromising Hereford calf into the Grand Champion Steer at the Santa Barbara County Fair in 1950. The auction proceeds from the steer allowed him to begin agriculture studies at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He interrupted his college enrollment in 1951 to enlist in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, attaining the rank of sergeant and serving nearly four years on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, monitoring Russian radio traffic and playing Army football. In 1955 John resumed his education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, shifting his major from agriculture to the social sciences. As president of his fraternity he made it a point to recruit non-Christian, non-Caucasian pledges, in violation of the fraternity’s national charter. To finance his education he worked at a Santa Barbara gas station, often visiting the nextdoor soda fountain to get coffee. 18

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He was served by Diane Wilson, a fellow UCSB student. After dating for two years, the couple was married on February 2, 1958 at the Old Mission, Santa Barbara. They graduated from UCSB in 1959 and had the first of six children a few days later. John returned to UCSB for another semester to obtain his teaching credential. He supported his growing family on a small stipend from the Veteran’s Administration and by working nights and weekends at a gas station in Goleta. They bought a home in Oxnard in 1961 and John continued teaching at middle schools in Oxnard and Ventura, taking on summer jobs that included ditch digger, mail carrier and Helms Bakery driver. John became politically active in 1964, when he and Diane helped organize an Oxnard campaign opposing Proposition 14, a ballot measure that sought to legitimize racist housing policies. The campaign was successful in defeating the measure among Oxnard voters, although it passed statewide (and was eventually struck down by the courts). John and Diane continued their local leadership roles in support for civil rights, community empowerment and the end of the Vietnam War. He served on boards for the county chapter of the NAACP, as well as nonprofit organizations that provided services to farmworkers. In 1972 John filed to run for the Oxnard-Port Hueneme seat on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, challenging an incumbent who conducted county business inside his insurance office. John pledged to serve the public full-time without any conflicts of interest and established a $100 contribution limit. John’s warm personality, tireless door-to-door campaigning, and energetic corps of volunteers led to an upset victory and his first of eight terms on the board. He distinguished himself as a consensus-builder who tackled difficult issues. He led efforts to prevent fresh-water aquifers from being contaminated by ocean water, resolved water policy wars with Northern California, closed landfills that threatened coastal habitats, spared the Point Mugu Naval Base from BRAC closure by the federal government, saved the county medical center from closure, and established local health clinics. He was a particular champion for families with members who suffered from mental illness. Governor Jerry Brown recognized John’s talent for finding common ground and appointed him to the California Coastal Commission in 1978. Governor Brown also appointed Flynn to chair a commission to evaluate a proposal to split Santa Barbara County. Voters rejected the split

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when it was put on the ballot. He vacated a suite in the county government center in Ventura and moved to donated office space in his district so that he could better serve his predominantly Hispanic constituents. Flynn learned Spanish and employed Spanish-speaking staff. Needy persons visited the office frequently. Catherine Serros, his senior administrator said, “He used to say that people just needed a job and he would give them work in our office, to answer the phone or open mail, which upset the county administrators. We had moms who hadn’t worked in years, ex-felons, persons who were mentally ill — he would not turn anyone away.” The personal service provided by John and his staff was legendary. He drove people to the emergency room, assisted a patient in obtaining a kidney transplant, bought presents for families in need, obtained cancer drugs for a patient denied access, and helped homeless persons get a safe place to stay. When a parent would ask him to help with their troubled child, he would visit the home and talk to the youth. When a motel that provided subsidized housing flooded with sewage, he obtained alternative housing for the residents, despite it being located outside his district. His senior administrator, Elizabeth Montijo, said that John set an expectation that any person seeking help from his office should get a solution that day. “He made it clear to his office staff that we were there to get things done.” Added senior deputy Jim Estomo, “If he felt that the county imposed unnecessary costs or delays on businesses he would call in a department director and let them know that the problem needed to be solved that day, and it was.” John also was quick to criticize officials who abused their power. He led an investigation of the county agricultural commissioner for using a helicopter in 1973 to harass striking strawberry workers, which prompted labor leader César Chavez to call John to thank him. Having grown up during the Depression and worked odd jobs to support his young family, John was a taxpayer watchdog. “He had me book him into the cheapest hotels when he was on county business,” said aide Elizabeth Montijo, laughing. “He did not want to spend county funds.” He drew campaign opposition by voting against excessive pension increases, asserting that the county could not afford them. He voted against his own salary increases and declined to accept some compensation to which he was entitled. John gave particular attention

to underserved and underrepresented communities and fought for them to get a fair share of county resources. He promoted diversity in his hiring, appointments, endorsements and policy actions. He met with the sheriff and county department directors to begin diversifying public agencies that were overwhelmingly Caucasian. He established close ties to Mexico, helping persuade the Mexican government to establish a consulate in Oxnard, delivering $50,000 in local donations after the Mexico City Earthquake in 1985 and serving as an independent observer of Mexico’s presidential election in 2000. He traveled to the country numerous times to attend language school at his own expense. In 1994, John was the first elected official in Ventura County to oppose Proposition 187, which sought to exclude immigrants and children from schools and other basic services. He helped organize a rally against the measure that attracted more than 500 people to the county government center. That same year he spoke personally to President Bill Clinton and Senator Dianne Feinstein to get Metrolink rail service extended to Oxnard and Santa Barbara after the Northridge Earthquake. As a proud veteran, John led the construction of a veterans’ memorial at the county government center using the donated services of a contractor and union laborers along with contributed construction materials and funds. He also helped smooth the way for the establishment of the county’s veterans’ home. He enjoyed walking doorto-door, even when not in a campaign, so that he would stay in touch with the voters. He liked people and was quick with a friendly word and a laugh. In his campaigns he imposed strict contribution limits and relied on small donors. Despite his busy schedule, John was a dedicated family man who provided Diane and their six children with plenty of loving companionship. He would prepare breakfast and school lunches for the family and regularly brought one of the children or grandchildren to accompany him at a meeting, providing the kid with a seat at the conference table. The family enjoyed summer camping trips to state and national parks. He was an active Catholic as a member of the Knights of Columbus, a fund raiser for Santa Clara High School and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, and an usher and Eucharistic minister at Santa Clara Church. He enjoyed visiting Santa Barbara County frequently to see his parents, drop off his children who were enrolled at UCSB, and look-

ing at the area where he grew up. He loved Santa Maria barbecue, grilled steak with sliced tomatoes, as well as hamburgers and malts at The Habit. He is survived by Diane, his wife of 64 years and his closest advisor and campaign officer; his children Timothy (Julie Coffman, deceased) of Oxnard; Dina (Flynn) Lambert (R. Ken) of Midpines; Dan (Jon Daniel) Flynn (Karen Sly) of Sacramento; Mara Flynn-Rothman of Walnut Creek; Sara Flynn of Santa Barbara and Jeremy Flynn (Lizza Andres) of Temecula; his sister Patricia West (Gene) of Oxnard, his grandchildren Megan Bradford-Flynn (Brooke Bradford) of Costa Mesa; Maeve, Mairead and Caillin (deceased) Flynn of Oxnard, Nicholas Lambert (Trisha Wooles) of Mariposa County; John and Jimmy Flynn of Los Angeles; Dylan Rothman of Vallejo and Jackson Rothman of Lake Elsinore; Sydney Flynn of Dallas, Texas; and Owen and Fiona Flynn of Temecula; and great-grandchild Briella Lambert of Mariposa County; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. The family thanks the staff of Grace Living of Oxnard for their exceptional care during John’s final year and Livingston Memorial for the comfort care they provided in his final days. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the John K. Flynn Scholarship, c/o Oxnard College Foundation, 4000 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033.

Connie Marie Brooks 10/10/1948 - 2/15/2022

Connie Marie Brooks funeral will be March 5, 2022 at 11am at St. Paul Baptist Church 1777 Stratham Blvd, Oxnard CA 93030 Cards and Condolences can be mailed to Supt. George Brooks Jr at Bethel Church of God In Christ 236 E. Cota St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone 805 717-3015

obituaries David M. Ny 1/27/2022

David Ny passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2022 in West Hills, CA. He was 76 years old. Born in Oakland, he spent his formative years in Fillmore, and later in Tulare, CA where he graduated from high school as the valedictorian. He played basketball at the College of the Sequoias before transferring to UCLA, where he met his wife Anita and got his degree in mathematics. David started his career in Los Altos, CA when personal computer technology was in its infancy. He was a VP for a couple of start-ups, and later worked at Computer Vision, and as a regional sales manager for Silicon Graphics, eventually retiring in 1994, after 25+ years in the tech field. After retiring, David moved to New York to volunteer full time for SYDA, a not-for-profit foundation. He remained on staff for a number of years, even though he sometimes missed sunny California. He stayed in the area until his youngest daughter Kayla went off to college. In 2006, he moved to Santa Barbara, where he enjoyed making new friends through the Unity Church, weekly swing dances, visits with his Californiabased cousins and connecting with old friends from the Bay Area. His favorite activities included regular hikes in the hills and walks along the ocean, as well as working out and shooting hoops at the Y. He lovingly adopted Santa Barbara as his home, where he appreciated the natural beauty of the region and often remarked to friends “can you believe that we live here?” Positive, big-hearted and kind, David was as comfortable meditating and chanting as in a boardroom. While dedicated to pursuing his own self-growth and spiritual path, he continued helping others professionally through sales coaching and seminars, and doing consulting work for companies such as BigSpeak and NAWBO. He was smart and quick-witted and made everyone smile and laugh with his zany quips and physical comedy. His family meant the world

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to him. He is survived by Anita, his children Kevin, Karissa and Kayla, his grandchildren Alicia and Shyree, his 3 great grandchildren, his sister Sandy, along with nieces and nephews, and many cousins. We will miss his very wise counsel, his patience, and his endless ability to see a better way to do things. Smooth sailing David. We hope you have a basketball handy, to make those 3 pointers wherever you go. We love you more than ever and will miss you always.

Helen Ramirez

6/18/1933 - 2/10/2022

Helen Ramirez passed away on February 10, 2022 after a prolonged illness. She was born in El Paso, Texas to James and Velia (Montañez) Robinson. Her parents and her older sisters Yolanda and Irene, younger sisters Lillian and Ruby, and younger brother Louie all preceded her in death. On June 16, 1987 she also lost a son, David, to a motorcycle accident. Helen is survived by her husband Jose, children Susan Cavalli (Dave) and Joe, and grandsons Chayton and Talon Ramirez, grandson Matthew Cavalli (Kaylin) and their children Aydin, Paisley and Macie in Omaha, NE., and many cousins and nephews. She was a military wife and as such moved around the country after her marriage to Jose in 1965. Miami, Florida was her first “assignment” followed by Cherry Point and Camp Lejeune, N. C., El Toro, California, and finally, Santa Barbara. She and Jose met in El Paso when he went there to attend Texas Western University (now UTEP). She worked in the soda fountain of the Cortez Hotel where he was a Bellman. When Jose was planning to join the Navy, he was underweight, so she would put extra scoops of ice cream in his shakes to help him gain weight. It worked!

Helen was a diligent mother who had to carry on those duties by herself while Jose, a Marine Corps aviator, was deployed overseas on several occasions. The Ramirez family arrived in Santa Barbara in 1975 and settled on the Mesa becoming members of the Holy Cross Church parish. She immediately joined the Altar Society and became an active member in that organization as Secretary and Treasurer for many years. She helped organize the yearly picnic, Christmas Boutique, and other fund-raising projects. She was the coordinator for many social functions at the church, specifically after-funeral receptions at the hall (Monsignor Hayes jokingly referred to her as his “funeral director”). She crocheted countless blankets for the nuns from Tijuana and for the Unity Shoppe. She volunteered at Catholic Charities, the religious items store, and any other task for which she was asked. She was an accomplished painter, stamp collector and maker of plaster figurines. Helen loved to take long walks along the Shoreline Park and along Cabrillo to State Street. She had several walking partners who, at times, would take her along twice. It was her strong constitution that enabled her to withstand numerous surgeries and hospital stays. Helen was a devout catholic who adored the Virgin Mary, Mother of God. She would attend the 8:00 a.m. weekly masses and stay to pray the rosary. Afterwards she and some of her fellow parishioners would walk the half block to McDonald’s for their morning coffee. Those same friends brought her breakfast and coffee just two days before her passing. The family would like to thank her primary physician Dr. Gerald Svedlow who treated her for over 25 years and became a dear friend; thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Gauvin, surgeon extraordinaire who saved her life and granted her extra years with us. And our gratitude to the staff of Visiting Nurses Association who provided loving care and support to her and to us. Helen never met a person she didn’t like, and the feeling was mutual: she was loved by everyone who knew her. Her beautiful smile will be sorely missed by all. A rosary will be held on Friday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. and a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 1740 Cliff Drive in Santa Barbara. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery close to her son, David. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Helen’s memory to the National Kidney Foundation and/or to the American Diabetes Association.

John W. McIntyre 3/3/1954 - 1/3/2022

On Monday, January 3, 2022, the world lost a thoughtful, principled, energetic, loyal, and loving man. John W. McIntyre’s passing will be felt by the many people whose lives he touched, but none more than his adoring wife and three admiring daughters who were by his side at their forever home in the hills of Santa Barbara. John’s was truly a life well lived; full of purpose, innovation, adventure, and love. A voracious student of the mind and a principled thinker, John was a man dedicated to reason, to the individual pursuit of happiness, and to the many deep friendships and loving relationships he developed throughout his life. He was an entrepreneur, self-made man, natural leader, dedicated teammate, courageous explorer (pilot, mountaineer, diver), intentional father, and loving husband. John was born on March 3, 1954 in the Panama Canal Zone during his father’s military service and raised in Hannibal, MO, just a half-mile from the Mighty Mississippi River. As a kid, he was known for his athleticism, intelligence, and integrity; all attributes that he would continue to refine throughout his life. He attended Pettibone Grade School and Hannibal Jr. High before moving to Ventura, California, where he attended Anacapa Jr. High and Buena High School. He graduated from Walnut High School in Diamond Bar, where he excelled in basketball, track, and football, receiving many accolades including being named a Hall of Fame Athlete in track and an All-State football player. John attended the US Air Force Academy, Mt. San Antonio College (“Mt. SAC”), and the University of Utah in Salt Lake City (“the U”), where he was voted MVP as a wide-receiver and graduated with his MBA. John treasured his years at the U and remained a longtime supporter of both the David Eccles School of Business and the Utah football program. John went on to receive his C.P.A. as a management consultant in the Los Angeles Office of Ernst & Whinney. John always knew he wanted to start his own business – in INDEPENDENT.COM

1984, he co-founded Health Care microsystems, Inc. (HCm), a consulting technology firm. HCm became one of the largest providers of healthcare-related decision support software and management support services in the U.S. with clients globally. After much success, John decided to sell the company to dedicate more time to raising his three daughters. John had a successful career of business ownership, management, personal investing, and consulting. Always eager to continue learning and contributing to his community, he brought his vast experience to serve on the boards of several local and national organizations; including Research Corporation Technologies (Chairman), the Los Angeles Philanthropic Foundation (President and Lifetime Director), HMS Holdings Corp. (President and Director), the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and Crane Country Day School. Consistent with his ardor for education, John also served as Chairman of the board for the Center of Entrepreneurship & Engineering Management at UCSB, and was a former Fellow and Associate Professor at UCLA with both the College of Public Health and the Anderson Graduate School of Management. Curious, rugged, and sentimental, John was not only successful, but also a force for good. He is remembered through his many lasting friendships and meaningful relationships. His life inspired those he knew and his passing is deeply mourned by those he loved. We are all better for having known John W. McIntyre. John’s spirit lives on through his wife, Lana McIntyre (Lentz), his three daughters, Jana, Jillian, and Jacquelyn, his father, John D. McIntyre, his two sisters, Kathy Jo Bos and Sara (Larry) Dozier, and their families. He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley, and his brother in-law, Gerry Bos. A celebration of his life will be held on March 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Crane Country Day School in Santa Barbara. Everyone who was touched by John is welcome to attend. To leave an online memory or condolence, please visit www.mcdermottcrockett.com and find John’s page under ‘Obituaries.’ Please consider a memorial gift to the UCLA Sarcoma Program at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, Attn: Melissa Brody, 8-950 Factor Bldg, Box 951780, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1780; (310) 206-0675; www.cancer.ucla. edu/donate).

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obituaries Dr. Hugh Philip Snyder 11/7/1948

Hugh Philip Snyder was born in Milford, Indiana on November 7, 1928 where he was also raised. His father, Dr. Hugh Clifton Snyder, was a beloved small town dentist and his mother Marion was a music teacher. His parents were both descendants of the first settlers in the Indiana Territory and generations had thrived in the Northeastern part of the state, an area rich with Native American life and lore, as well as with settlements of horse and buggy Amish communities. His origins with diverse relatives in a woodland agricultural region rich in prehistoric and historic romance were a lifelong influence on this character. Hugh’s midwestern reserve belied a lifetime of pranks and adventures too numerous (and even some undignified) to tell. He was an astounding master of the boogie-woogie piano and called his band “Hugh’s Herd”. They played for many nearby groups at local dances. He could play other instruments including, brass and string. Hugh graduated from Purdue University and following in his father’s path he attended dental school at Indiana University. He was a star athlete, particularly in track and field events. He joined the U. S. Navy and was the dental officer on the troop transport ship USS Randall where he obtained a lifetime of dental practice in a short period of time. In due time Lt. Snyder received an honorable discharge in spite of a possible court martial for smuggling a new 1953 Jaguar XK120 in the hold of the ship on the trip back from England. His experience as a dentist inspired him to drive the XK120 back to Indiana University to pursue graduate studies in oral surgery. A friend from dental school persuaded him to come to Santa Barbara. They crawled west, earning their keep in jazz clubs and dive bars. His oral surgery practice was in immediate demand and he helped thousands of patients until his retirement. He first arrived in October 1960 and lived 20

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at the University Club. During that period he joined his Indiana friend and fraternity brother, Dr. Bob Kuhn, a local orthodontist, who was also living at the University Club. In 1969-70 he was President of the Club, and after 50 years of membership he was made a member Emeritus. Hugh met his future wife and life-time companion Christel Schoellhorn in 1964 as a patient. He helped design a beautiful redwood home on Campanil Hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands. They loved to travel and made several trips to Germany where Christel was born and lived prior to coming to California. They were married over 50 years prior to her passing in 2018. For the last seven years they lived at Valle Verde, a beautiful retirement community. From there he could see his house on the hill above him. Hugh remained an athlete his entire life. He loved skiing, backpacking, tennis, swimming, sailing and pickle ball. He commissioned a ketch in Norway, an oak vessel capable of any sea, yet blessed to sail with him in the local channel. After his retirement he advanced his love of music and practicing the cello. Eventually, he auditioned with the local symphony for a seat. Unable to join as a cellist, he discovered they needed a tuba player, so he purchased a tuba and a euphonium, practiced and in a very short order was seated. With a foot in the door, he eventually obtained a seat as a cellist. Like his father, he also sang in the choir of the Methodist Church and sang baritone. Both of them were deeply faithful. He is survived and missed by many friends and family, by his niece, nephew and great nieces and nephews. He was adored and admired, a legend to us all. Friends and family are invited to celebrate his and Christel’s life on Friday, March 11th at 3 pm at the University Club. All are invited to the Memorial service Saturday, March 12 th at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church, his beloved choir will be singing with a reception to follow in fellowship hall.

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Mitchel Keolian

8/16/1927 - 2/3/2022

Mitchel Keolian, 94, of Santa Barbara and Playa del Rey, passed away peacefully on February 3rd 2022. Born in Detroit, MI on August 16th 1927, Mitchel was the only child born to adoring parents Virginia and Hagop Keolian. Hagop had narrowly survived the Armenian genocide in Turkey and moved his family west to Los Angeles where Mitchel grew, played baseball, drank malts and eventually met and married the love of his life, Jasmine Gulazian, on November 23rd 1950. A devoted husband, Mitchel joked that the secret behind 70 years of marriage was to say “yes dear” often. Together they built a home on the bluffs of Playa del Rey where Mitchel kept vegetable gardens and raised four children. After serving in the US military Mitchel worked for LAUSD as an educator for 34 years, first as a primary school teacher and later as an elementary school principal. He was well loved and upon his retirement Kenter Canyon Elementary held a parade in his honor. Mitchel was deeply curious, energetic and had a sparkling wit; he was sharp and cracking jokes until the end. He adored his family and friends, and loved to learn, taking community college courses in astronomy and languages well into his eighties. Mitchel collected gems and made jewelry, was interested in finance and technology, and documented his long and vibrant life as an avid photographer. Jasmine and Mitchel explored much of the world together, first road tripping extensively cross country with their four children in a kitted-out trailer, and later touring and cruising to dozens of countries. He was a one-of-a-kind, joyful, optimistic force of nature and a true inspiration in a life beautifully lived. Mitchel will be dearly missed, and is survived by son Robert Keolian and daughter-in-law Tanya Dickenson, daughter and son-in-law Jeannette and Jim Colliton, daughter Bonnie Keolian Lochner, and

son Gregory Keolian. He was a second dad to beloved nieces Adrienne Mahtesian Chavez and Jennifer Barnagian and cherished close bonds with family members on the east coast. Mitchel was enormously proud of his four bright and beautiful granddaughters, Carli Lochner, Helen Colliton, Sofia Lochner, and Bridget Colliton. Mitchel was preceded in death by his wife Jasmine Keolian and son-in-law John Lochner. A memorial graveside service will be held at Inglewood Park Cemetery March 12th, 2022, at noon.

Kevin Paul Bermudes 6/26/1977 - 2/16/2022

This world lost Kevin Paul Bermudes, affectionately known as “Bubba” and/or “BO” unexpectedly after a long battle with drug addiction. In November 2021, Kevin completed a drug addiction program in his new found home of San Diego. What caused him to spiral into a relapse, we will never know. We just hope and pray that Kevin has found his peace. Kevin’s addiction was a long hard fought battle. He was loved unconditionally and will be missed by all that knew him. Kevin was born and raised in Santa Barbara by parents Frank Bermudes and Barbara (Schroeder) Bermudes. Kevin was a sweet, shy boy with sun kissed skin and thick straight blonde hair always looking up to his older brother Brian. He was the one who never outgrew his little boy smile and was the one who could make you laugh with just a look. Close to his brother and cousins, he grew up camping, playing sports, taking road trips to watch the Dodgers, skiing in Mammoth and most of all spending summers at Hendry’s Beach “The Pit”. He attended Adams Elementary, La Colina Jr High and San Marcos High School. Kevin loved to cook. He attended the Hotel Restaurant Management (HRC) Program at Santa Barbara City College. He always put his skills to work at family birthdays (he was the designated ice cream scooper), holidays and the annual family Viva

la Fiesta Celebrations. You could always find “Bubba” behind the grill with a smile on his face. Kevin made the best Thanksgiving turkey gravy every year for his family. Besides cooking, Kevin had many other talents. He was a licensed contractor and owner of Coastline Decks & Fences since 2009. More recently he taught himself wood working and hand crafted beautiful wood bowls that he gave to family and friends to enjoy for years to come. Kevin will be remembered for his kindness and love of his family and his infectious laugh. Kevin is survived by his parents Frank and Barbara, brother Brian , and his much loved niece and nephew Kaila and Lance Bermudes. Kevin is also survived by his maternal grandmother Gloria Felix (John), Auntie Linda Romero (Clarence), Uncles, Ed Schroeder (Happy), Ken and Richie Schroeder and Kermit Bermudes (Pauline). First cousins include Richie Romero (Katy), Renee Romero , Michele Lee (Curtis), Kristin Bleecker (Jordan) and Step cousins, Jennifer Washburn (Rob), Tim Cooney (Lindsey) and Kara Crisp (Kevin). Kevin was especially grateful for the support he received from his second cousin Maryellen Schroeder and his former sister-in-law Hattie Elbek as he struggled with his demons. Kevin also leaves behind his godparents, Jim and Carol Santoro and numerous extended family and friends in California , New York, and Las Vegas. Kevin was predeceased by his Maternal Grandfather, Edward P Schroeder, Paternal Grandparents, Paul and Fairy Bermudes. Kevin was baptized, received the sacraments of First Holy Communion, Confirmation and will now have his Celebration of Life Service at San Roque Catholic Church, 325 Argonne Circle, Santa Barbara on March 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Please join us at Mulligans Cafe, 3500 McCaw Avenue, Santa Barbara immediately following the service to celebrate Kevin’s life. For those who wish to remember Kevin, his family suggests donations be made to the Cottage Residential Center at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation. Memorial gifts may be made online at https://www. cottagehealth.org/donate/; or mail to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation, P.O Box 689, 400 West Pueblo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0689; or call: (805)879-8980.

obituaries Noelia (Castaneda) Hernandez 1/17/1959 - 2/20/2022

Noelia Rosario (Castaneda) Hernandez who was a daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 20, 2022, she was 63 years old. Noelia was born January 17, 1959 in El Paso, Texas. She later moved to Santa Barbara, CA. A graduate from Santa Barbara High School, she then went on to work at Applied Magnetics, and Raytheon. Noelia married Carlos Hernandez, and had four daughters. She is preceded in death by her father, Arturo Castaneda, and brother Arturo Castaneda, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Alma Estrada, her sisters, Alma (Mike) Romero, Laura (Ramon) Gutierrez, Monique Hernandez, brother, Marc (Alma) Castaneda, daughters Noel (Stanley) Figueroa, Jessica (Colin) Quirt, Briana Hernandez, Crystal Hernandez, granddaughters Sienna, Mia, Seleste, grandson Sonny, nieces Amanda, Jacqueline, Tatiana, nephews Richard, Arturo, Andre, Daniel (Brittany), Isaac, and Erik, great nephew, Teddy Issac, her dog Violet (her favorite child), countless cousins, and close friends. Noelia was known to have a heart of gold, and always put loved ones first before herself, even if it meant that she stayed with nothing. This is how selfless, and beautiful she was on the inside and out. We will always have fond memories of her, and we continue to pray for you Noelia that you have found peace, and you are again reunited with relatives, and friends in Heaven. You have left our lives, but you will never leave our hearts. We wanted to give a special thanks to Noelia’s doctors, and Sarah House for all of their support. A church Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 21 E. Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA on March 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave, Santa Barbara, CA.

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Donald E. Kelliher

12/11/1935 - 2/12/2022

It is with great sadness that we announce Don Kelliher passed away on February 12, 2022 from a sudden and brief illness at the age of 86. Don was born to Mayville (Doc) and Myrna Kelliher on December 11, 1935, in Santa Barbara, Ca. Don attended Santa Barbara High School, alumni 1953 and UCSB 1959. Don excelled in his athletic career, following in his fathers footsteps at UCSB. He engaged in everything from high jumps, shot puts, javelin throws, Basketball, Football, Golf and Track and Field, all while achieving many championships. He was inducted into the Gaucho Hall of Fame for being the “Most Valuable Gaucho” and was named Track and Field Athlete of the year in 1958 at UCSB. He was stellar. Don had a strong career path ranging from teaching, coaching, dabbling in real estate and ultimately becoming a local General Contractor, Keystone Construction. He was a man who wore many hats and had many nicknames. Many just knew him as Don, but he was Papa or Papa Don to the grandkids. He was dad to Craig, Chris and Ken, grandpa to eleven grandkids and a great grandpa to three great grandchildren. His grandkids were his everything. And he would say they were “AWESOME”. Don was a strong independent man who lived a simple life. He was hard headed and mindset in his ways sometimes, but he also had a heart of gold. He was always available when you needed him. His generosity and kindness would shine right through him. He was a creature of habit, you’d see him cruising the Mesa in his black truck, grabbing a cup of coffee through the drive thru, or just enjoying a conversation with those around him. But more often than not, you’d see him at the golf course. He loved the game of golf, it was one of his favorite passions. He was still determined to master his swing at the age of 86. He was a friend, father figure and a mentor to many, young and old. He created so many wonderful bonds with so many people. We will all miss the bright blue eyed, smiling man, wearing his signature look,

Hawaiian shirts and khaki pants. So many friends and acquaintances have all shared such heartwarming stories about him, thank you. Our hearts are broken. He will definitely be missed. He was a classic. Thank you to the nurses at Cottage and Serenity House for his care. Thank you to all of his friends who have offered their support and condolences during this time. No services will be held at this time. In remembrance of Don, he would like everyone to just pay it forward.

Tina Marie Louise Wooton

4/10/1957 - 12/21/2021

Tina Wooton, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, fought a courageous three and a half year battle with stage four, advanced esophageal cancer, and passed away on December 21, 2021. She is now reunited with her mother, Frances Wooton, father Celil George Wooton, brother Larry Salerno, sister-in-law Robin Williams, sister Dolly Ann Salerno, aunt Anna Marie Almy, niece Andrea Salerno, and in-laws Patricia Raya, Ray Raya, Steve Raya, and Raymond Raya Jr. Tina is survived by her best friend and husband Frank Raya, greatest gift and daughter FayAnn WootonRaya, brothers Jack Wooton and Pasquale Salerno, sister-in-laws Christina Salerno, and Valarie Wooton, closest and beloved nephew Lawrence Salerno and family, and brother in-laws Raymond Raya and Mark Raya. Tina simply was a gift from heaven with her positive attitude, energy, and outlook on life. No one enjoyed life more than her! When Tina was diagnosed with cancer, she told her oncologist Dr. Mukal Gupta, that her one goal was to attend her daughter FayAnn’s college graduation, which at the time, was three years to date. Tina was determined and fought as hard as she could to

make it to FayAnn’s graduation. Luckily, she was able to attend, and as she would describe it to be her “proudest moment.” Tina fought her disease the same way she lived life- with a positive attitude and energy like taking a walk in the park. The nickname the staff gave her at the RidleyTree Cancer Center was “Mrs. Disneyland”. What a perfect name for the happiest woman in the world. There was no better way to describe her spirit and character. Tina was proud of many things but, being a mom was her greatest joy! The bond she built with FayAnn was like no other. From hosting sleepovers from a young age to their road trips up and down the state, to dance, gymnastics, soccer and lacrosse memories, volunteering at school and in the community, traveling the world together, sorority mom’s weekend visits, and moving home after college to take care of her mom will be memories FayAnn will have for a lifetime. Tina and her husband Frank, of almost 27 years, had a love story like no other. From meeting in kindergarten 60 years ago, Tina always had her “Frankie” by her side. Tina and Frank continued to grow up together from a young age, by having mutual friend groups and family friends, to even dating in junior high and attending each other’s high school graduations. After a thirteen-year gap of growing up and starting their careers following high school, Tina and Frank were finally reacquainted. As Frank would describe, he was lucky enough to marry the girl of his dreams. To their endless travels and lifetime of memories made together, they truly encaptured a fairytale love story. Until we meet again my beautiful Tina. Tina was a graduate of Norte Del Rio High School, class of 1975, and enjoyed traveling, fine dining, shopping, walking, listening to music, going to concerts, being by the ocean, bike rides with Frank, spending time with FayAnn, and being with her friends and family. In her off time, she loved to go to bingo, no matter how far of a drive. Over the years, her nickname Bingo Tina became and will forever be remembered. She began playing bingo since she was able to with her mom Frances Wooton, and continued to play until she no longer could, a month before her passing. One of Tina’s greatest passions in life was breaking the stigma of mental health and creating a voice for those who suffered with mental illness. Tina will always hold a special place in the hearts of the peers at Cal Voices in Sacramento, as she was a role model and mentor to so many of them. She began her career at

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the Mental Health Association, Sacramento Chapter in 1997 as the first Consumer Advocate Liaison in Sacramento County. Tina was a pioneer in the role of Consumer Advocacy and advocated for this position in counties across the state. Since then, most counties in California have created a peer in the role of Consumer Advocate thanks to her persistence and dedication. She always thought big and wanted to make an everlasting impact. She believed there was “no empowerment without employment” and worked tirelessly to advocate for peer employment. In 2004, she moved onto the State Department of Mental Health. In 2005, she was appointed by then Governor Schwarzenegger and remained (until her death) the longest serving member of the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission in California, serving as both Chair and CoChair in recent years. Tina’s position as the Consumer Empowerment Manager for the Santa Barbara Department of Behavioral Wellness is what moved her family from Sacramento to beautiful Santa Barbara in 2009. Tina wanted to be reappointed to the MHSOAC and was determined to continue her work as recently as November 2021, one month before her passing. She was the recipient of many awards on both the state and local level, and perhaps her favorite was the Clifford Beers Award she received in 2000 from the Mental Health Association. Tina treated strangers with the same grace and dignity of Commissioners and never forgot where she came from despite her love of fancy things like Chanel and Swarovski crystal. She had a heart of gold. She was steadfast in public service and was never going to give up on her advocacy work. One of her favorite expressions was “don’t let no grass grow under my feet.” She never did. With over 25 years in mental health advocacy, she left an imprint of her legacy and values that will forever live on and continue as a model and inspiration to those in the mental health field for years to come. Tina was loved by many and will be missed by all. She was truly touched by all of the love and support given to her during her battle of cancer. She would want us to live our lives to the fullest, always smile, be kind to others, love hard, help one another, and enjoy every moment. Tina’s positive, bright, and beautiful spirit will forever live on. A celebration of Tina’s life will be held in Fair Oaks at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church (11427 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA. 95628) on Thursday, March 24th at 2pm.

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8/5/1922 - 2/3/2022

Harry Carmean, one of America’s premier figurative artists, has recently passed away at age 99 from natural causes on February 3, 2022. He had stated a few days before that he had accomplished everything he wanted to do in life, that he was ready to go, and he left this world completely at peace. Harry enjoyed a long, productive life and touched many people’s lives along the way. In his twenties he pursued a singing career and was being scouted for the movies, but with the start of WW2, he joined the army and served in France and Germany for the duration of the war. Before returning home, he studied at L’Ecole de Beaux Arts in France which introduced him to the world of fine art. Back in the U.S., he began his studies at Art Center College of Design where he met Lorser Feitelson, who was the source of Harry’s unique knowledge of the old masters which gave his paintings and drawings their distinctive look. Harry went on to teach figurative art at Art Center College of Design for 43 years and has influenced thousands of students. In the 1960’s, Harry continued to teach and paint and was featured regularly on the award-winning television show “Feitelson on Art”. He also started a family and had four children, Siobhan, Helen-Margaret, Kathlin and Brendahn, and later a grandson, Joseph. In 1975 two books were published on both his paintings and his drawings. In the 1980, his portrait of the band members of Black Sabbath was featured on their Heaven and Hell album. In the 1979 Harry met artist Miriam Slater with whom he began collaborating on a series of commissions and murals through the 1990’s, while he continued to teach at Art Center and paint. In 1995 Harry was commissioned by the royal family to do a portrait of King Abdulaziz al Saud of Arabia. In the early 1980’s Harry designed and built (by hand) an art studio in Acton, CA, which took ten years to complete. Harry married Miriam in 1986 and they had two children, Erin 22

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and Sean. They later moved from the Los Angeles area to Santa Barbara in 1996, where he continued to follow his passion in life, drawing and painting. Harry will be missed and loved by his family, his children, his friends, his many students, fellow artists and collectors worldwide. Thank you, Harry Carmean, for being the kind, humble, gracious person that we came to love, for touching our hearts and our lives, for being an inspiration for so many artists and for creating some of the most beautiful art the world has known.

Lois (Pat) Mumford 1/10/1922 - 2/13/2022

Pat Mumford passed away on February 13 at Oak Cottage Memory Care in Santa Barbara. Pat was born Lois Patricia Bretz in Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1922, a time when ice for the ice box was sold from a horse-drawn cart in the street, and “Banana Joe” sold fresh vegetables to the neighborhood the same way. There were six children in her family, all sleeping in the same room, boys separated from girls by a sheet that hung from the ceiling. Pat’s father Geordise worked as a bookkeeper in Omaha, and her mother Emma raised the family under modest means with an outhouse in the back and a hand pump for water in the kitchen. Water for baths in a big tub was heated in the kitchen and carried upstairs by hand. I can’t tell you why the baths were not taken downstairs! But they were all, by her own account, happy and content with their lot in life through the Great Depression. Pat met her future husband Willard (Bill) Mumford in the marching band. She played piccolo, and he played coronet. Emma said she was happy for Pat to be dating “that handsome boy” from band. They planned a wedding in 1943, but Bill had enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was suddenly called up for service, so they had a quick ceremony at Pat’s home before Bill was sent off for pilot’s training. Pat followed Bill around the country as he was moved from one air base to another, finding odd jobs and rooms to rent to be near her new husband. While Bill flew “the

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hump” in Burma carrying supplies to China under very perilous conditions, Pat did secretarial work in Omaha. When Bill returned from the war they settled in Lincoln, Nebraska where Bill finished college and their first son, Willard (Bill Jr) was born. They moved to Chicago where Bill worked as a food chemist and their second son, Bryan, was born. A year later their third son, Rennard (Brett) was born. The Mumford family moved around a lot as Bill was transferred and took new jobs while Pat raised her three sons. Her boys came of age in the late 1960s, which was a turbulent time, and Pat and Bill found themselves alone again living near Chicago in the 1970s. Pat took a job as an executive secretary at Motorola, having been well prepared in high school with typing and shorthand. She enjoyed this work at an interesting time in an important company. She was proud of the fact that “Marty” Cooper showed her the first handheld cellular mobile phone that he had just invented. Bill and Pat retired first to San Jose, and then to Santa Maria where Bill had learned to fly in the 1940s. They bought a motor home and enjoyed travels around the United States, as well as cruises overseas. They had a good retirement until Bill took a fall and injured his shoulder on one of their excursions. It was an injury that he never fully recovered from, and it eventually led to his passing in 2001, leaving Pat a widow in Santa Maria. She soon moved to Encina Royale in Goleta to be near her son Bryan. She made a new life for herself there for the next 15 years, singing in the chorus and doing volunteer work in the community. In 2016 Pat grew weary of living alone and moved to Wood Glen Hall in Santa Barbara, where she stayed for the next five years. In February of 2021 she moved to the Oak Cottage Memory Care facility in Santa Barbara, where she lived until her passing a month after her 100th birthday. Pat is survived by her three sons and their wives, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Rest in peace Pat, it’s been a long road.

Maria Carmen Ylincheta Arguedas 2/27/1930 - 11/19/2021

Maria Carmen Ylincheta Arguedas was born on Feb. 27, 1930, the third daughter to Sebastiana Ylincheta Arguedas and Perfecto Arguedas, two Basque immigrants. When Carmen was a baby, the family moved from Los Angeles to the Antelope Valley where her parents purchased a ranch and began farming alfalfa. Carmen spent her childhood on the ranch, driving tractors before school, caring for animals, and swimming in the reservoir with her sisters and cousins. After graduating from high school, Carmen went to Wright McMahon Secretarial School in Beverly Hills, then moved to Santa Barbara where she attended college and worked as a secretary at UCSB. Her dream was to continue to study to become a teacher of young children. During this time she met Daniel Craviotto through a mutual friend. They fell in love and married in 1954. Soon to follow were four children (Dan Jr., John, Cathleen, Eileen) and the joys and busyness of being a family. Carmen was a force of nature, a devoted wife and mother who dedicated her life to bringing joy and caring for her family and assisting in the management and accounting of the Craviotto businesses and investments. Carmen and Dan centered their busy lives on their large extended family. She hosted countless BBQ’s and extended family dinners effortlessly and was known for being an amazing cook. Later in life they traveled extensively, even going to Patagonia and Chile, a lifelong dream, in their late 70’s. Carmen adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and found every moment she could to play with them and be with them. Carmen loved to be outside, walking on the beach or cultivating flowers and trees in her beautiful garden and later transforming the fruit into her famous apricot and other jams. She was a member of Community Covenant Church and cherished her long term rela-

tionships and friends within her church community. Her husband Dan was the passion of her life until his death in 2011. She deeply mourned the heartbreaking loss of her son John in 2021. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Josephine Wheeler and Blanche Pitts. Carmen is remembered and dearly loved by the families of her children Dan (Carol Craviotto), her deceased son John (Lori Craviotto), Cathleen (Steve Leth), Eileen (Joseph Velasco), her grandchildren (Kristin, Michael, Brianna, Chris, Nicole, Gabriella, Zachary, Benjamin, Akela, Ixaka), and her great grandchildren (Grace, Olive, Sylvia, Jonathan and McKenna). She will also be remembered dearly by her friends and her Community Covenant Church family. Carmen had a vibrant personality and was known for her love of life, her ability to find joy in everything and her love of having meaningful conversations with anyone she would meet. Her infectious smile, warm embrace, family barbecues, curiosity, and positive attitude will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Santa Barbara.

Peter M. Crucitti

9/9/1960 - 9/18/2021

Peter M. Crucitti, born September 9, 1960, passed away on September 18, 2021. Peter was born in Norwalk, Connecticut and moved in the 1980s to California where his father and a brother were living. He had lived in Santa Barbara for over 35 years at the time of his passing. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a deeply spiritual and gentle soul. His older sister Susan D’Aprile who was very close to Peter remembers his innate sensitivity and charitable nature. Peter was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Marc Crucitti and Paul Crucitti. He is survived by five siblings David Crucitti, Susan D’Aprile, Elizabeth North, Eric Crucitti, Michael Crucitti and his nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.

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Tybie Kirtman 1937-2022

TEAM TYBIE: Tybie Kirtman was the adult in the room, wearing a suit coat amid the blue jeans and T-shirted staff at the Santa Barbara News & Review, the business manager and everyone’s mom. Top from left, Tybie and husband, Bernie Kirtman; N&R staff circa 1970s; goofing around with Mark Delude; below, N&R staff in 1983.

scenes figure in Santa Barbara newspapers, died February 2 at age 85. Raised in Brooklyn, Hunter College student Tybie Planzer met fellow Brooklyner Bernie Kirtman on a blind date arranged by his Columbia University classmate. That date was the start of their 64-year love story, 56 of those years in Santa Barbara, where Bernie (still a full-time UCSB faculty member) rose to international renown as a theoretical chemist. Several generations of budding South Coast journalists, growing under Kirtman’s wings at the Santa Barbara News & Review and UCSB’s Daily Nexus, remember her with warmth and admiration. “Mentoring” and “protection” were recurrent themes in online accolades posted by many then-novice newsfolk. The News & Review — launched with small gifts and loans from Montecito progressives in 1972 and struggling to stay afloat in its second year — was relieved when Tybie dropped her backhand development on the tennis courts to lend the weekly a hand as its first business manager. Despite raised eyebrows from socialistic or anarchic spirits among the staff collective, she introduced needed concessions to “The System,” such as regularly billing advertisers, even hiring an accountant! Soon afterward, staff could be assured that Friday “paychecks” of $25 would not bounce Monday — and might even rise to $35 weekly in 1974. In those hard times, Tybie drew no wage herself, saving the collective over a thousand a year. Equally important was her role as mother hen, quelling clashes among strong male egos and helping staff of both genders navigate life in a city where few had family or long history. “She was an ADULT! With my own real mom 3,000 miles away,” recalled Pip Klein, a New Yorker in the design department. “Tybie actually saved my life! At my desk feeling unwell, and she somehow figured out that the odd red stripes on my leg indicated a blood poisoning infection — and got me to the ER. I always appreciated her for taking a personal interest in her huge work family.” Tybie was instrumental in enabling the N&R’s move from its two-room quarters near Haley and Milpas to upper De la Vina, where ad designers and even proofreaders had their

own spaces. When an electrical fire shut that site suddenly, she found a new office in downtown’s Balboa Building, so quickly that not an issue was missed. And since then-editor Joan Walsh (later at Salon, CNN, now The Nation) lost all her winter clothes stored onsite in the rafters, Tybie refurbished Joan’s wardrobe. As financial challenges mounted for the News & Review in the early 1980s, Tybie was instrumental in negotiating the transition into the Santa Barbara Independent, ensuring that a progressive print voice would survive — under a new name and leadership — to serve the South Coast for decades to come. She served as the Independent’s first publisher before moving to UCSB’s Daily Nexus.

ad chief, and mama bear looking after a bunch of talented, inquisitive college kids. In the outpouring of condolences, there is a consistency: her leadership in a challenging business, her generosity as a friend, and her no-nonsense wisdom. Tybie left an amazing legacy of lives she influenced.” Testimony on the last point was provided by former AP foreign correspondent and NPR editor Michelle Morgante: “If success is measured by lives you impact, then Tybie Kirtman was a fairy godmother who worked magic many ways. How many lives were changed? Mine was. During my stint as news editor, she took Amy Langfield [now at CNN] and me to a college journalism convention. That trip absolutely altered the trajectory of my life, landing me — a Mexican-American, first-gen college student from a tiny farm town — my first internships: at Time Magazine and then with AP, which led to my 25-year stint at the wire and continuing career. And parties at her house were legendary. Gracias, Tybie. Viverás en nosotros para siempre.” Doug Arellanes, a Nexus alum, seconded Morgante’s last assertion — “You live on through me, in that I too am advising students at my U’s radio station.” As well as mentoring dozens, she was also an inspirer and a fount of wisdom, he added. “One favorite came after I’d screwed something up. She said: ‘Life is like tennis. You can’t think about the ball you just missed. You have to think about the ball that’s coming at you.’ We lost a good one.” Active in the local Jewish community, Tybie spearheaded the first Jewish Film Festival and served as president of UCSB Hillel Foundation in the late 1980s, recalled Rabbi Steven Cohen, who said that she helped introduce him to Santa Barbara when he came to town. She was also a strong environmentalist, often serving as wing-woman to longtime friend Selma Rubin, organizer of many no-growth and enviro campaigns. In addition to her husband, Bernie Kirtman, Tybie is survived by her daughter, Ann (Richard) Pulido of Atlanta; son, Ben, (Deanna), an atmospheric scientist at University of Miami; and two granddaughters, Stephanie Spiegel and Marissa Pulido, as well as by a Santa Barbara better informed by her journalistic legacy and greener due n to environmental causes she avidly supported. DWAYNE NEW TON

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obituaries Ellen Victoria Jespersen Bramsen 2/23/2022

Ellen Victoria Jespersen Bramsen went home to be with Jesus on February 23, 2022. She exemplified a life well-lived for her Lord and Savior. When Ellen was about 7 years old (in her birth country of Denmark) God gave her what would become her life verse: “I will bless you … and you will be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2). Our precious mother was indeed blessed and was an extreme blessing to so many. She loved Jesus with her entire being ever since she came to know Him at age 26 (in Santa Barbara, where she became a U.S. citizen). Up until the end of her earthly life, our mama sang hymns, quoted scripture and praised and thanked God for His goodness. She will be deeply missed by her children, David, Evelyn, Annie, Paul and Heidi. She had 73 kids, grandkids and greatgrandchildren, along with their 25 spouses, all of whom loved her immensely. Ellen kept up with the lives of her large and widespread family, prayed daily for each person by name, had a passion to study the Word of God, talk about Jesus, and share the gospel. She also kept up with national and international news, with a special focus on Israel, flowing from her love for the Jewish people. She was known for her kindness, hospitality, and sense of humor. We will miss her ready laughter, loving heart, and everything else about her. The love of Ellen’s life, Peder Christoffer Bramsen, preceded her to his final home in Glory on March 25, 1990, as did her darling youngest daughter, Lynette Joyce Bramsen Allcott. Lynette went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2020, and is survived by her husband, Dave, and their 3 children. We miss 24

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our father, mother and little sister but are happy for them as they are now together in the loving arms of Jesus. What a glorious reunion! A viewing is offered on Thursday, March 3, 2022, between noon and 2:00 p.m. at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels on Sola Street in Santa Barbara. A Memorial Service to celebrate Ellen’s life will be held at Santa Barbara Community Church on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.

Edwin C. Grat

12/1/1931 - 12/31/2021

Edwin C. Grat, friend, husband, father, teacher, musician, and performer took his final bow and exited the stage gracefully just before midnight on New Year’s Eve, 2021 at the age of 90. He had suffered a stroke two days prior, but stayed on for an encore to enable family and friends to send him off surrounded by songs, stories, and lots of love. Ed was born in the Village of Arcade, New York on December 1st, to Bertha and Casimer Grat. He was raised in Depew, New York as an only child, but well-loved and well-fed by an extended Polish family of aunts and uncles. He never lost his love for Polish food, and could always be lured to the table by the promise of kielbasa, pierogi or golumpke. Eddie grew up in a vibrant multi-ethnic community that instilled within him an appreciation for diverse cultures and viewpoints. For Eddie, the universal connector was love of music. His father Casimer had served in the U.S. Army band during World War I. As a teen, Ed picked up and quickly mastered his father’s favorite instrument, the euphonium. This was soon followed by baritone, trombone, accordion, piano, five-string banjo, and the standup bass, which became his signature instrument through-

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out his adult life, rivaled only by his rich baritone singing voice. Ed loved to recall his time with the Depew High School Band and the occasion when they were invited to perform at the Buffalo Bills halftime show. Ed was in college at Fredonia (now SUNY) during the Korean Conflict. Spurred by a mix of patriotism and fear of the Draft Board, Ed and three of his friends decided to enlist in the U.S. Air Force his junior year. Ed served five years as a 1st Lieutenant in active service and as a Captain in the reserves. Based at Biggs Air Force Base in El Paso, Texas he served as a navigator on the B-36 bomber (“the Peacekeeper”). His job was to arm the nuclear bomb at the beginning of each run. In the last year of his service, while on temporary duty on Guam, a completely different type of bomb dropped: Ed met Air Force nurse Jonee Harley. He saw her on the beach, and it was love at first sight. They were engaged in a week and he left for the U.S. mainland three days later. She joined him three months later, and they were married on June 16, 1956 in El Paso. Ed and his bride went back to SUNY Geneseo, New York, where he completed his B.S. degree. Thanks to the GI Bill, he continued on to the University of Oregon, where he completed a Master’s program in Speech Pathology. (Ed continued to be a lifelong Ducks fan.) In 1962, Ed and Jonee moved to the Santa Ynez Valley where he worked as a speech therapist and enjoyed traveling to a different school each day. In this valley, Ed and Jonee built their first house and then grew their family, adopting their daughter Amy in 1964 and twin boys Andrew and Matthew in 1966. In addition to serving as president of the Santa Ynez Valley Teachers Association, Ed was very active in the community. He and Jonee developed lifelong friendships through music, theatre, food and volunteering. Jazz and folk music were their passion. Together with three couples and Ed’s best friend Dick Nielsen, they formed a folk music group called The Tyros that performed around the valley and had the spotlight during Solvang’s Danish Days.

In 1968, the Grats moved down the hill to Goleta and then Santa Barbara, where they continued to build family, friendships, and professional success for the next 53 years. Ed joined the Goleta Union School District Office of Special Education and worked as a resource specialist at multiple schools serving students with learning disabilities. He loved teaching and helping students overcome obstacles through patience, storytelling, and every so often, a singalong with the banjo. He was much beloved as a colleague and served in leadership roles in the CTA and CRTA. Throughout his life, Ed loved to bring joy to others through music and performance. Whether it was performing folk music standards at Harry’s Plaza Cafe with the Casmalia Trio or strumming the banjo to “The Friendly Beasts” at St. Marks Church for Christmas Mass or raising his voice with the Santa Barbara Boys Choir at St. Anthony’s Seminary, Ed’s music inspired and delighted all. Theater was a touchstone of Ed’s life for many years, particularly musical theater. Of the many roles he played with local companies, among his favorites were Abner Dillon in “42nd Street,” a show that broke all attendance records at The Lobero Theatre with 56 performances, and Bellamy in “The Fantastiks.” However, the role most beloved by local children was that of Santa Claus, which Ed played convincingly with ample beard and belly, for many years in local schools, churches and retirement communities. Although they loved to travel, Ed and Jonee also welcomed the world into their San Roque home. The winning combination of Ed’s friendly welcome and Jonee’s excellent cooking brought together neighbors from across the fence and friends from around the world. They formed a Gourmet Group with friends who shared elaborate feasts together for over many years. The Grats’ backyard aebleskiever breakfasts (a talent honed in the Solvang years) were legendary, with Jonee working her cast iron pans and Ed always at the ready to refill a mimosa.

When they moved into Vista del Monte retirement community in 2006, Ed, with his graciousness and cheerful personality, was quickly tapped as a volunteer host. He sang in the Vista Voices choir and was always ready to don a silly hat or costume to perform in a pageant or melodrama. Ed always had a kind word to offer everyone. Even as he grew forgetful of daily events, he remembered the names and life story of every staff member and caregiver who helped him. In May 2021, to counter the isolation of the pandemic, Ed moved to Prineville, Oregon to live with his sons Matthew and Andrew. Within weeks, he had made friends at the library and local coffee shop, and was often seen riding shotgun in Matt’s golf cart around the neighborhood. Ed celebrated his 90th birthday on December 1st, surrounded by extended family and new friends. He was thrilled to receive cards and letters from all over the world. He reprised his role of Santa via Facetime for his adult grandchildren one last time on December 25th. His twinkling eyes and hearty laugh will forever be remembered by everyone who knew him. Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife Jonee, who passed away in 2015 just shy of their 59th anniversary. He is survived by his three children Amy Grat (Peter Clark), Matthew Grat, Andrew Grat, and four grandchildren, Kyle, Madison, Sam and Alex. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held April 2 in Santa Barbara. Contact amygrat@yahoo. com for details. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of Ed’s favorite causes: Peace Action (https://www.peaceaction.org/), CALPIRG (https://calpirg.org/) or PATH Santa Barbara (https:// epath.org/)

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TWISTS AND TURNS: Another oil-tanker spill, such as the one that occurred in 2020 on State Route 166, is among the concerns for ExxonMobil’s pursuit of a license to truck crude from its Gaviota refinery.

The Economic Infeasibility of ExxonMobil Risks of Trucking Offshore Oil Outweigh Benefits

BY NADIA LEE ABUSHANAB n March 8, ExxonMobil will have a chance

to make its case as to why the Board of Supervisors should approve restarting three offshore oil platforms and allowing 140 truck trips per day on Highway 101 and State Route 166. A tough case to make. The 166 is a notoriously dangerous two-lane highway that winds along the Cuyama River between Santa Maria and Kern County. When this project originally came before the Planning Commission, staff recommended prohibiting trucking on 166 because of the risks associated with the road. The project has a significant risk of an oil spill, which is a Class 1 “significant and unavoidable” impact according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). For the Board of Supervisors to approve the project, the supervisors would need to make “overriding considerations” that the project offers a benefit to the county that would make it worth the near certainty of a spill in the ocean or along the trucking route. These considerations are typically economic, so ExxonMobil’s only hope is to convince the board that the jobs and tax revenue created will be more than enough to compensate for an oil spill—not to mention the millions of tons of greenhouse-gas emissions that would come from restarting the platforms and onshore oil processing facilities that have been inactive for the better part of a decade. Unfortunately for ExxonMobil, the numbers just don’t add up. In tax revenue, the project would bring in an estimated $1.24 million dollars a year. For comparison, after an oil spill in 2015, $100 million taxpayer monies had to be allocated to decommissioning. How much more will we have to pay to clean up oil companies’ messes? And who will really pay the price when this project causes an oil spill? In addition, county property tax revenue has increased by more than $184 million since 2015, when ExxonMobil’s platforms were shut down. The board would

be hard-pressed to say $1.24 million is a significant enough benefit to merit this dangerous project. Next to consider are the jobs. ExxonMobil claims the project will create 30 temporary construction jobs and 150 permanent jobs. They boast their commitment to their workers and their “head of household wages,” but they conveniently do not mention the eight-months-and-counting lockout of 650 unionized workers at an oil refinery in Texas. Instead of negotiating with the union, ExxonMobil hired replacement workers and is awaiting a vote that would oust the union from the refinery. They also cut employee retirement benefits throughout the company, although they were later reinstated. Last year, ExxonMobil disclosed its plans to reduce its workforce by 14,000 across the world by the end of 2021, due to historic losses of revenue. It does not seem like ExxonMobil is in any position to be starting any new projects or offering any new jobs. BlackRock, the world’s largest investment management firm, expressed concerns about the future feasibility of the company as a whole. It stated, “Exxon and its Board need to further assess the company’s strategy […] against the possibility that demand for fossil fuels may decline rapidly in the coming decades. […] The company’s reluctance to do so […] has the potential to undermine the company’s long-term financial sustainability.” ExxonMobil would like to offer Santa Barbara County a few jobs in an unpopulated area at their failing company in exchange for restarting the largest stationary source of greenhouse-gas emissions in the county, almost certainly causing an oil spill sometime in the lifetime of the project, and adding significant traffic to one of the most dangerous roads in the county. Seems like a pretty clear choice. Nadia Lee Abushanab is Advocacy and Events director for SBCAN (Santa Barbara County Action Network).

THE BATMAN: Friday, 3/4. (Advance Preview 3/3)

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Cyrano (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:40. Sat/Sun: 1:30, 4:40. The Power of the Dog (R): Fri-Thur: 7:20. Licorice Pizza (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:20, 7:30.Sat/Sun: 1:40, 4:20, 7:30.

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FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE

Patrons of all ages must show proof of being fully vaccinated or supply a negative COVID-19 medical test result from within 72 hours, along with an official photo ID, before entering the Lobero, Granada, Center Stage, and New Vic theaters and the S.B. Bowl. The venues request that patrons consult their individual websites for the most up-to-date protocols and mask requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated patrons before attending an event.

FRIDAY

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Leesa Beck, Matthew Tavianini, Tiffany Story, Sanford Jackson, and McKenna Kline

THURSDAY

Carpinteria: 800 block of Linden Ave., 3-6:30pm

SUNDAY

3/3, 3/5-3/6, 3/9: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: The

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Bones of J.R. Jones, Brett Newski, 8pm. $15-$17. Ages 21+. Sat.: Doublewide Kings, 7:15pm, $15. Sun.: Jazz in the Bar with Kalinka, noon, $10. S.B. Acoustic Presents Carl Verheyen Acoustic Blues Band, 7:30pm, $22. Wed.: Smart Alec Presents Fruit Bats, Esther Rose, 7:30pm. $20-$25. Ages 18+. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776.

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

Montecito: 1100 and 1200 blocks of Coast Village Rd., 8-11:15am

Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 3-7pm

SATURDAY

Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and 1st St., 2:30-6:30pm

Downtown S.B.: Corner of Santa Barbara and Cota sts., 8am-1pm

WEDNESDAY

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SATURDAY Rain or shine, meet local fishermen on the Harbor’s commercial pier, and buy fresh fish (filleted or whole), live crab, abalone, sea urchins, and more. 117 Harbor Wy., 6-11am. Call (805) 259-7476.

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funny comic romp written for Parisian audiences in 1668 that is still relatable in 2022, about a young widow with a satiric tongue who is surrounded by shallow suitors and then meets her match. Thu.Fri.: 7:30pm; Sat.: 2 and 7:30pm. Porter Theater, Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd. $15.

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THURSDAY 3/3 3/3-3/9: 37th S.B. International Film Festival (SBIFF) Visit the SBIFF website to get the entire schedule of films, celebrity tributes, panel discussions, filmmaker Q&As, ticket information, and more. The festival goes through March 12. Read more on p. 28. sbiff.org

3/3: Ensemble Theatre Company Presents Lillian See Nancy Travis (Last Man Standing, The Kominsky Method) as Lillian, a middle-aged British woman who falls for a man half her age and discovers a part of herself that had been dormant. The play previews March 3-4 and shows through March 13. Thu., Tue.-Wed.: 7:30pm; Fri.-Sat.: 8pm; Sun.: 2 and 7pm. The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. $25-$58. Call (805) 965-5400

3/3-3/6:

3/3-3/4: UCSB Dance Company: Rebound See the premiere of compelling

The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Follow Detective

Fruit Bats

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3/3-3/5: Eos Lounge Thu.: Max Styler, 9pm. Free-$5. Fri.: Juliet Sikora, 9pm. $5. Sat.: re:ni, 9pm. $5. Ages 21+. 500 Anacapa St. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

3/4-3/5: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Fri.: Bombifiya (Reggae). Sat.: Blue Moon Gypsies Trio. 6-8pm. Free. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Call (805) 968-6500.

mspecialbrewco.com 3/4-3/6: Maverick Saloon Fri.: Dusty Jugz, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.:

new works by guest choreographers and restagings of works by world-renowned choreographers. 7pm. Studio Ballet Theater, UCSB. $11-$15. Call (805) 893-2064.

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Poirot’s search for the killer of an American tycoon aboard the luxurious Orient Express in this glamorous, suspenseful, and funny play through March 19. Thu.-Sat.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 2pm. Garvin Theatre, SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Dr. $18-$26. Call (805) 965-5935 or email sbcctg@sbcc.edu. Read more on p. 45.

3/3-3/6: Interfaith Sanctuary Alliance (ISA) of S.B. Presents

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JeZ Blacker, 1-5pm. Medicine Hat, 8:30-11:30pm. Sun.: Brian Kinsella, noon-4pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free-$5. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785.

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3/4: Pali Wine Co. Live music. 6-8pm. 116 E. Yanonali St., Ste. A-1. Free. Ages 21+. Call (805) 560-7254.

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3/5-3/6 Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Jim Rankin. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan. 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 9670066. coldspringtavern.com

Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors: A Sacred Calling This 3rd Love Your Neighbor Week will raise awareness about ongoing immigrant rights issues and offer the opportunity to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who are immigrants in our community with themed worship services, speakers, and a virtual vigil through March 13. Visit the website for a full schedule. 3/3-3/6: worship services. Free.

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3/4-3/5:

Permatint Collective Presents the Spring Art Fair and House Transformation and Pancake Breakfast Take in hot glass items

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or email boxoffice@etcsb.org. Read more on p. 45. etcsb.org

3/3-3/5: Westmont College Festival Theatre Presents The Miser, or The School for Lies See Molière’s wildly

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made live, jewelry, paintings, food, and music on Friday, then on Saturday assist in transforming a greenhouse into an art house and eat pancakes. Fri.: 6pm. Old Town Coffee, 5877 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Sat.: 7:30am-1:30pm. Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm, 301 La Casa Grande Cir., Goleta. Free. Call (805) 451-1847 or email info@permatint collective.org.

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City of Goleta 20th Birthday Celebration The community is invited to celebrate Goleta with live music, food and drink for purchase, a birthday toast and cake, train and tractor rides, a raffle, and more. 11am-4pm. Rancho La Patera and Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. Free.

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3/5: Adapted for theby stage A Comedy by Ken Ludwig David Lindsay-Abaire Directed by Katie Laris

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JAZZ IN THE BAR WITH KALINKA 7:30 PM SB ACOUSTIC PRESENTS:

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3/3-3/5: The World of Pinot Noir The celebration of pinot noir is returning in-person and online and will feature more than 200 premier pinot noir wineries from around the world. Visit the website for the prices and the full schedule. worldofpinotnoir.com

SATURDAY 3/5 3/5-3/6: UCSB Theater/Dance Presents The Bones of Contention This play, written and directed by Leo Cabranes-Grant, features a Californian community that tries to stick together in the aftermath of a pandemic while facing emotional loss, the economy, and the environmental crisis. Sat.: 1 and 7pm; Sun.: 1pm. Hatlen Theater, UCSB. $13-$19. Call (805) 893-2064.

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3/5: 9th Annual S.B. Botanic Garden Conservation Virtual Symposium: After the Fires: Recovering California’s Wild Spaces This year’s symposium will focus on how we can help California wildlands recover after fire. There will be a keynote speaker, panel discussion, and Q&A with eight regional experts on fire ecology, rare species recovery, weed control, and other habitat restoration work. Visit the website to register and for the schedule. 10am-2:30pm. Students: free; GA: $25.

3/5: Online Workshop: Journey to Wellness — Navigating a New World This workshop aims to

FRUIT BATS W/ ESTHER ROSE

help find ways to adapt, rewire, and tap into resourcefulness and resilience in working through big feelings during daily life in an ever-changing world. 9am-2pm. $25.

3/10 - 8:00 PM ENT LEGENDS PRESENTS:

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ated by area artist Helena Rae, celebrates body-positive affirmations, queer and nonbinary joy, and the subtle mystery of being in love in such strange times. Shows through March 31. 7-11pm. Elsie’s Tavern, 117 W. De la Guerra St. Free. Call (805) 699-4503. Ages 21+.

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3/9 - 7:30 PM SMART ALEC PRESENTS:

Opening Reception: Goddexx Top Energy This show, curated and cre-

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will feature highenergy hip-hop, contemporary, and entertaining jazz numbers from students and professional choreographers. Sat.: 7pm; Sun.: 2pm. Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo Ctr. GA: $17-$25; patron: $50. Call (805) 963-0408. centerstagetheater.org

3/5: Oak-Planting Workshop This hands-on workshop will provide step-bystep guidelines for growing native oaks from acorns and seedlings followed by an optional walk to identify and discuss California oaks. Bring gloves and wear sturdy walking shoes. Advance reservations are required. 10am-noon. UCSB Sedgwick Reserve, 3566 Brinkerhoff Ave., Santa Ynez. Free. Call (805) 693-5683.

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3/5: 52nd Annual Jazz in Paradise Festival The Dos Pueblos Instrumental Music Program will host its annual festival that will feature bands of all levels from junior high to college competing all day with a concert and awards. Headlining this year are saxophonist Lito Hernandez and trumpeter Willie Murillo. 7:30am-7pm. Elings Performing Arts Ctr., Dos Pueblos High School, 7266 Alameda Ave., Goleta. $10. dphsmusic.org/jazz.html

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3/5: Artist Reception: Car Culture Artist Thomas Hardcastle’s portraits of automobiles encompass elements from the design to the culture of time and brand. The exhibit will show through May 4. 6-8pm. Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. Free. Call (805) 646-0117.

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3/6: The Carl Verheyen Acoustic Blues Band Guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and member of the British rock group Supertramp Carl Verheyen will bring his remarkable sound to S.B. 7:30pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $22. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com/events

MONDAY 3/7 3/7: We the Beat Presents Cannons, Madi Sipes & The Painted Blue L.A. indie pop band Cannons, featuring Michelle Joy (vocals), Paul Davis (bass), and Ryan Clapham (guitar), will bring their hypnotic and lush sound to S.B. on their Fever Dream tour with San Francisco–based indie soul-pop band Madi Sipes & The Painted Blue to open the show. 9pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. $18$22. Ages 18+. Call (805) 962-7776.

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OVID Day 100. It has been a turbulent journey into the long-haul dimension. I was hit by the Delta strain in November, and by medical standards, I had a “mild” case (not hospitalized). Oh, it was a violent all-body invasion. But after 12 days, the war ceased, and I had one week of drastic improvement. Then, the planet tilted again. On a short walk in my neighborhood, my heart rate suddenly skyrocketed, and I thought I might pass out. Mere blocks from home, I had to be rescued by my husband. New symptoms swiftly emerged. Heart palpitations, tachycardia, winded doing very little, a druggy fatigue in my core pulling me down like a heavy anchor. Head perpetually swimming, and the return of an old nemesis: anxiety. Meanwhile, fever, nausea, sound sensitivity, and chills continued (still do) at lesser but persistent levels. I felt eerily off in body and mind. Scary ENDURANCE: The author, Polly Sumner, went from being a longheart surges kept me up for hours in bed, and distance runner to a long-haul COVID patient. I was losing ground with sanity. I ended up at the ER twice. Heart and lung tests returned normal, checked on me so frequently that I sometimes burst which was partially a relief, yet accompanied discon- into tears from gratitude. This past month, I’ve felt improvement. I am able certingly by mystified shrugs from the doctors. “We’re to work at least partially most days and am incredlearning about this through you.” It took the second visit to the hospital in as many ibly grateful for the normalcy and brain stimulation. I days to accept I was physically thrashed. Being an walked two very slow miles at a nature preserve a few endurance athlete — at the strongest I’ve been my weeks ago. It was exhilarating. I laid in the cool dirt entire life when I got sick—protracted my ability to among vibrant foliage and laughed giddily. Still, new symptoms manifest. My new primary surrender to this reality. And here’s the thing: COVID is a mind f*ck. Rays of normalcy shine through. You physician swung into action immediately and ordered think you’re improving. You cry tears of joy at the updated tests. X-rays show hyperinflation of the sheer beauty of doing something simple like making lungs that was not there three months ago. Mentally, dinner for the family or hearing music. In a burst of I continue to visit dark valleys. Recently I tried to do another two-mile walk, but I am suffering from Exeroptimism, you tell others it’s getting better. And then the bitch takes you down again, and you cise Intolerance. It sucked. I went home pissed off and wonder how you’re going to get from your bed to the wanted to punch the wall. This limitation is a sick joke bathroom. Then later that same day, you suddenly feel on an ultra-runner. I am, thankfully, starting to find a better rhythm better and can actually pick your kid up from school. Yet 10 minutes after that, your feet are going numb, to handle the dips. I’ve been gifted unexpected healyou look down and notice your finger nail beds have ing opportunities. My sister is a Reiki Master, and all turned blue, and you have a panic attack because I’ve begun training under her to learn Level 1, to heal you realize you’re too weak to even carry your kid’s myself, and hopefully, others. I recently participated as the live model in a Therapeutic Yoga training that backpack into the house. I was told by everyone I needed to reduce emo- addresses COVID recovery. I intensely miss moving tional stress to physically heal. Right on. And yet, I through my mountains, and oh boy, the tears. But, saw myself sliding dangerously close to a plunge into what a gift to tap into my many adventures, and fly up depression. My demolished physical and mental state the trail in my head anytime I wish! My husband and son have been in the trenches with left me vulnerable, stripped of zeal, and afraid. Afraid to slip into that darkness, feeding an untethered and me. I don’t know how I would have gotten through these first three months without them. They have sufnegative state. I knew I had to choose joy, and fast. I began meditating twice daily. I started acu- fered the daily minutiae, patiently giving me space to puncture weekly. With guidance from a naturopath, be messy, volatile, and frightened. Fiercely independent, the shift to being almost countless supplements and Chinese herbs now course through my body. I reached out to others I know with entirely reliant on my little family to get through the long COVID, who have all openly shared invaluable, day has changed me. Humbling for sure, yet I see a perceptible shift in my life perspective rising out of the personal insights. I’ve learned to find joy in small moments like tea in mud. Roots have taken hold in acceptance, gratitude, the garden, marveling at the strong delicacy of hum- clarity, and empathy. I did not want this story to be mine. Yet it is here, mingbirds. I watch Ted Lasso. I read a ton. I listen to the soulful Peter Bradley Adams. I ask my husband and with it I must bloom with and beyond the pain, and son for multiple hugs a day. I embrace the support because to be alive in this exact moment is magnifin I’ve received from family and friends. A handful have cence. No mud, no lotus.

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ere’s an embarrassing confession: I suffer from a bad case of quarantine competitiveness. When acquaintances announced they’d written books during lockdown, I felt inadequate — I could barely keep up with my day job, let alone take up a side project. I also found myself mystified — and frankly a bit ticked off — by people who had time during quarantine to bake bread, master a musical instrument, and allegedly stream all of Netflix. On the other hand, I am proud to say that I have not spent the past two years in sweatpants, and I managed to avoid putting on “the COVID 15” by ordering takeout sparingly and continuing to exercise. The latter was a challenge, since I was in the gym five days a week before the pandemic, for group fitness offerings from weight training to hip-hop dance to yoga. My home office, which doubled as my work-from-home office, also became my workout studio — complete with weights, foam roller, and even a portable ballet barre — where I streamed both live online classes and on-demand workouts. But when you’ve been a gym rat for as long as I have, there’s only so much time you can spend exercising in a 10-by-10 bedroom, no matter how thoroughly equipped it is. With the Omicron surge receding, the mask mandate lifted, and my frozen gym membership defrosted in February’s heat wave, the Independent’s call for a workout writer beckoned me back to the gym. I know there’s a school of thought that gym membership is superfluous in a place like Santa Barbara, with its mild weather and outdoor activities available from ocean waves to mountain peaks. And I have to admit, bench presses and treadmills hold little appeal for me. But I gravitate toward the structure of instructor-led classes, and I enjoy the social aspect of working out with others. Air conditioning is nice too. Pandemic life showed me how helpful it could be to maintain certain routines, such as cooking dinner with my husband every night, and also how much I longed to try new things. In this column, I’ll share what it feels like to return to my own longtime gym, and I’ll also report on my experience with other players on the Santa Barbara fitness scene. Whether you’ve never belonged to a gym or just took a break during COVID, I hope you’ll get inspired to try a new workout or recommit to your exercise routine. For this endeavor, I’ve checked my competitiveness at the door — let’s get fit together. n

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Samra Morris The War-Torn Past and Promising Present of America’s First Bosnian Winemaker

in America came quite close to catastrophe. When she got word that Alma Rosa Winery’s winemaker had quit right before the 2019 harvest, Samra Morris—then the winery’s assistant winemaker—was staying with her husband near Napa, where he was enlisted at Travis Air Force Base. She hustled down and arrived at the Alma Rosa facility in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto, only to find two large steel tanks that were ordered months before just standing outside in the alley. With the help of general manager Debra Eagle and some friendly winemaker neighbors, Morris forklifted the tanks into the winery, where they learned of the next problem: no electrical outlets. “The building had not been prepared for these tanks,” recalled Eagle. Thanks to kind electricians willing to work on Labor Day, Morris was able to whip the facility into shape just before the grapes arrived. Then came the harvest itself. “People with experience were unavailable; they were long gone,” said Eagle of the labor crunch that comes right before harvest, when most wineries have already enlisted their crews. Morris rose to that challenge as well, assembling a solid team to process her first vintage as head winemaker, which are among the best wines that Alma Rosa has produced since being founded in 2005 by pioneering vintner Richard Sanford. “Samra did a masterful job of managing a really, really horrific situation,” said Eagle, and that situation quickly slid right into a global pandemic, triggering all sorts of labor, supply chain, distribution, and other issues for the wine industry. “Samra has lived through civil war,” explained Eagle, who gave the 36-year-old Sarajevo native her first American job up in Napa back in 2013. “This isn’t fazing her. She’s just marching along.”

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said. “Some days, they shoot a lot and school gets canceled.” And yet, amid all the shock and crying and childhood confusion, life went on. “You get used to it,” said Morris. “We were trying to live our lives. This is the situation you’re in. It’s horrible, but you’re gonna live. We tried to make the best of it.” As the fighting subsided, Morris and her family were able to return to their old apartment. She went to high school and then followed her father’s footsteps into the University of Sarajevo’s Department of Agriculture and Food Science, where he was studying when the war started. But while her dad opted for ag, she pursued a passion for chemistry into food science. By then, Morris had been introduced to wine by her dad, who, like many Bosnians, doesn’t adhere to the Islamic prohibition of alcohol. “There’s a history of winemaking in our country,” she explained. “It’s part of our culture.” But the vineyards and wineries were located hours away in southern Bosnia, so Morris decided that she might want to become a beer brewer instead. While interning at a popular Sarajevo brewery, Morris quickly realized that she couldn’t stand that sweetsour aroma of fermenting beer every day. “I got tired of it. I don’t like this smell,” she said. “I love beer, but I started to be annoyed.” As she started working toward her master’s in the same department, Morris became close with a professor of enology, and wound up focusing more on wine. After a yearlong internship in the Department of Enology, she began considering a move to the wineries down south. In the meantime, she’d fallen in love with Michael Morris, a tech sergeant in the American Air Force who was stationed NN in Sarajevo. They married in A M T T TT KE March 2012 and decided to move BY M A to the United States, where he was to be stationed at Travis Air Force Base in the Bay Area. She figured that her wine career was over, but then he told her that the base was only 30 minutes from the Napa Valley. “Oh my god!” Morris replied. “Are you joking?” MACDUFF EVERTON / VINESANDVISIONSB.COM PHOTOS

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HOME RANCH: Along with grapes from other Sta. Rita Hills vineyards, Samra Morris sources an increasing amount of fruit from Rancho El Jabali, the estate vineyard for Alma Rosa Winery.

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Samra Morris was 6 years old in 1992 when Serbians invaded her Sarajevo neighborhood, forcing her family to escape to another part of the city and putting her dad on the frontlines. “My childhood was pretty crazy. We were under siege for four years,” explained Morris of the Bosnian War, in which the Serbs were trying to purge Muslims like her from the newly created country of Bosnia-Herzegovina following the dissolution of Yugoslavia. “We didn’t have water. We didn’t have electricity. They cut off everything. They were shooting at us every day and dropping grenades a lot.” One of those grenade blasts injured her mother’s head as Morris watched, and she lost two uncles and a number of cousins, including many in the genocide of Srebrenica. “I was so young when the war started that I didn’t have the opportunity to remember them,” said Morris, whose maiden name is Muhamedagic. Each school day, she and her classmates had to strategically walk between buildings to avoid snipers. “Some days, they were shooting less,” she

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING It took Samra Morris a year to get her American citizenship and other necessities, like a driver’s license. “I was bored,” she said of those days, but at least communicating with others was not a problem for her, as she’d studied English since dodging those bullets in 2nd grade. “I’ve been learning English as long as I’ve been learning my language,” she said. At that time, Debra Eagle was a major player in the North Coast wine scene. After seven years of selling diamonds in

WORLD OF PINOT NOIR Alma Rosa will be one of more than 150 wineries from around the globe pouring at the World of Pinot Noir this weekend, March 3-5, at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara resort in Goleta. Tickets are still available for the grand tastings and a few special events. See worldofpinotnoir.com.

EMBRACED BY ALMA ROSA Though it came mostly by surprise, Morris embraced the upside of her fast rise to winemaker. “This is the opportunity for me to show my talent and all that I can do,” she realized. She also had help in the form of consulting winemaker Tony Biagi, who was enlisted by Alma Rosa in 2019 and named winemaker of the year by Vinous Media in 2020. A veteran of 30 harvests who’s worked with Duckhorn, PlumpJack, Clos du Val, and numerous other prestige clients in Napa and Paso Robles, Biagi has been gently holding Morris’s hand these past three years. “I was there to help her with hard questions, philosophical questions that you might not know until your fifth or

BOSNIAN AND PROUD: After dodging sniper bullets during her childhood in war-torn Sarajevo, Samra Morris isn’t fazed by the challenges of leading the harvest crew for Alma Rosa Winery.

sixth harvest,” said Biagi, who prides himself on staying out of the way with his clients and just advising when needed. “Samra was a little green, but I’ve never met a person who works harder. She’s like a dog with a bone. She will not let it go.” Like everyone else contacted for this story, he is quick to connect her tenacity to growing up in a war zone, but Biagi also sees something more. “You can teach anybody how to make wine,” he said. “You can’t teach people to care, and I think Samra cares more than most people I’ve ever met. Caring is not a learned trait. You either do or you don’t.” That shows particularly in her wines from 2020, a very challenging vintage. Said Biagi, “She made wines that are stupendous.” Morris is appreciative of Biagi’s guidance. “Being a young winemaker and making big decisions that I never made before, he’s there for me to support and guide me to never fail,” she said. The biggest name associated with Alma Rosa is its founder, Richard Sanford. Along with Michael Benedict, he proved that pinot noir could succeed in the hills between Buellton and Lompoc by planting their Sanford & Benedict Vineyard along Santa Rosa Road in the early 1970s. As half-century later, the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, which was created in 2001, is world-famous as a source for both pinot noir and chardonnay—even the French are buying land there now. Though Sanford sold Alma Rosa to Bob and Barb Zorich in 2014, he still lives on Rancho El Jabali and remains the spiritual figurehead for the brand. I wanted to hear what he thought of Morris, so we met last November inside of Alma Rosa’s then-brand-new Solvang tasting room over some afternoon wine and cheese. I wasn’t surprised to learn that he’s a big fan. “With her background, she has no fear—she’s resilient, she’s grateful, and she’s respectful of agriculture and all that comes with it,” said Sanford. In true winemaker fashion, he appreciates her “great understanding for hygiene,” and just digs her style. “She’s inquisitive and open to new objectives and opportunities, and she’s passionate about it,” he said. As our second taste of Morris’s first pinots turned to the third, Sanford leaned in closer to me, whispering, “She’s kick-ass.” With three vintages under her belt as Alma Rosa’s lead winemaker, Morris is slowly carving her own styles of pinot noir, chardonnay, grenache, syrah, pinot gris, and pinot blanc, and steadily learning the differences between the Jabali estate vineyard and the other properties she works with, including La Encantada, Bentrock, Radian, and Rancho La Viña. There’s hope for building a winery on the estate property one day, but Morris will probably take that challenge in stride as well—dealing with designs and plan-

ners and moving tanks should be a breeze compared to her war-torn childhood. Morris is planning to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina this summer for the first time since 2017. Her homeland has improved since the war, but corruption remains endemic, so many young people flee toward Germany and other European Union countries for better lives. Only one of her college classmates actually works in the food industry today—none work in wine—but maybe Morris’s story will help change that. “I hope more of them will start coming and doing harvests in different parts of the world,” said Morris. “I just hope what I’ve achieved in my life is going to inspire more people from my country to believe that they can become a n winemaker or whatever they want to do.”

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Germany—she moved stones from Armenians that she’d met while attending Mills College and getting an MBA at UC Berkeley—Eagle relocated to Sonoma County in 1993 to raise her family. With a background in luxury items and some experience in wine country from her grad school days, Eagle shot up the ladders at Kenwood, Robert Mondavi, and Sutter Home, then launched ultra-premium Bond Wine for Bill Harlan. After another GM job at Clos du Val, she was hired in 2009 to run Hestan Vineyards, where renowned winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown had begun consulting. “I gave Samra her first job in the U.S.,” explained Eagle, who hired Morris in July 2013 as a tasting room associate in Hestan’s downtown Yountville location. Because of Morris’s accent and “exotic” looks, Eagle said that guests “were kind of dismissing her.” But Morris would impress them with her knowledge, and turn that into dollars. “She would have $10,000 transactions,” recalled Eagle. “She was incredibly effective.” Morris also had a chance to check out vineyards and work in the cellar alongside Rivers Brown, who’s considered a cabernet expert but may be more passionate about pinot noir and chardonnay. After interning at St. Supéry, she worked three harvests for Rivers Brown’s Mending Wall Wines as well as in the cellar at Michael Mondavi and tasting room at Grgich Hills. Morris was two years into a quality control job at Free Flow Wines—one of the country’s largest wine kegging and canning companies—when Eagle called her about the assistant winemaker opportunity at Alma Rosa in 2018. “We would always stay in touch after I left Hestan,” said Morris of Eagle. “She was always curious about how I was doing, how I was growing, what I achieved.” Eagle brought Morris and her husband down and gave them the grand Santa Ynez Valley tour, through the quaint scenes of Los Olivos and Solvang, along the romantic Santa Rosa Road, and into Alma Rosa’s vineyards at Rancho El Jabali. It worked. “I just think this is the area,” Morris told her husband, who was intrigued by the proximity of Vandenberg Air Force Base. “It’s just gorgeous, and I think I have the opportunity to make really special wines, and I am really in love with pinot noir and chardonnays. As a winemaker, I’m not so much into cabernets. I was like, ‘Okay, I’m going to do it.’ ” Morris was hired as Alma Rosa’s assistant winemaker in July 2019. She had no idea that the top job would be hers less than two months later.

PIONEER PRAISE: Richard Sanford, who founded Alma Rosa Winery in 2005, believes Samra Morris can carry his legacy forward.

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Try the wines of Samra Morris at Alma Rosa Winery’s tasting room at 1623 Mission Drive in Solvang. They also offer hiking tours of the estate winery off of Santa Rosa Road with a reservation. Call (805) 691-9395 or see almarosawinery.com.

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quarter-century ago, you could frequently find me chomping through bowlfuls of salad on the patio of Silvergreens, which UCSB grad Jay Ferro opened on a prominent Isla Vista corner in 1994. He bottled the fast-casual healthy-ish food craze of that era and repackaged it for college students like myself — tired of heavy, carb-focused fare and short on funds, yet still craving full flavors. Fast-forward to last month, and I’m back on that patio, but this time under a sign advertising Kyle’s Chicken House. Instead of leaves, I’m chomping into piles of fried chicken flesh, in both sandwich and tender form, sloshed in an array of sauces, accompanied by cheesy fries. Salad, it seems, is out — this original, and final, Silvergreens shut down in 2020 — while crunchy, heavily seasoned poultry is all the rage. Popeye’s took on Chick-fil-A in the fast food wars, Nashville-style hot chicken shops continue to pop up around the country, and every self-respecting casual restaurant serves a fried chicken sando now. Even fine-din-

ing spots now feature fried chicken nights, and there’s a Korean fried chicken angle to the trend, as evidenced in places like Vons Chicken, just down the street from Kyle’s in the former Tio Alberto’s location. Aiming to capture trend lightning again on this prominent Isla Vista corner, Ferro spun off Kyle’s Chicken House from Kyle’s Kitchen, the burgers-and-more chain that slowly swallowed SIlvergreens’ market share. When the Kitchen introduced a Krispy Chicken Sandwich in late 2020 — around the time that the last Silvergreens turned into a Kyle’s — the menu item blew up, so Ferro began to put the House together. At the helm of this I.V. operation is Michael Kling, a UCSB grad and veteran of both the hospitality and IT industries who’s also now an announcer at Gaucho games. A friend of Ferro’s since their UCSB days, Kling is as enthusiastic as one can be about the promise of chicken, both as a delicious, affordable food for students and as a means of bringing the community together. “I’d like to be known as Mike the Chicken Guy,” said Kling, before busting out a Breaking Bad reference. “I’ll be the Gus Fring of Isla Vista, without the meth.” A central mission of Kyle’s Kitchen is philanthropy — the brand is named after Ferro’s son, who has special needs, and has donated more than $200,000 to various charities since opening in 2015 — so Kling is making those con-

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nections to the Chicken House, as well, hoping to fundraise with fraternities and sororities, teams, and clubs. “Our culture is to give back and be part of the community,” said Kilng, who also noted that chicken tenders and sandwiches are great for parties. “What do college-aged kids like better than chicken sandwiches?” I’m a sucker for fried chicken myself — I even wrote an ode titled “The World’s Perfect Sandwich?” six years ago — so, no surprise, I thought Kyle’s was pretty solid. Crunchy outside, moist inside, well-seasoned, and, in the case of The Nashville Hot, spicy enough to tingle the taste buds but not so much that pain became an issue. The brioche bun was soft, almost sweet, the slaw a cooling counterpoint, and the sauces all worthy of a dip, though I enjoyed the sweet chili most. Kling credits their 24-hour herb-buttermilk brine, handbreading to order, and, most of all, their special pressure fryers for that crispy-yet-fresh combination. “The pressure fryers cook from the inside out, which keeps the chicken moist,” he explained. My wife also enjoyed the cheesy crinkle-cut fries, loving that they weren’t oily, and inhaled the butter-soaked Texas toast, a nod to Southern culture like the sweet tea on tap. Kyle’s Chicken House is just getting started, explained Kling, who listed off upcoming menu additions — like a Korean fried chicken style and milkshakes — and believes that the concept can scale into other locations and even regions. It’s certainly already working in Isla Vista, where the team is tapping into UCSB influencers, hosting flash sales via social media, and developing relationships both on and off campus. “Sometimes a concept fits the times,” said Kling. “Everything is working. This is something we’re excited about.”

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tales involving sleep, the world has changed. In its original form, Sleeping Beauty leaves open a question that needs answering—the issue of Aurora’s consent. Sure, it’s convenient that her true love happens to be a heroic prince, and it’s great that he rescues her from a state of indefinite biological suspension, but how can we endorse a first move made on an unconscious woman? “We reimagined the storyline,” MacDougall said, “We felt it had to convey a positive message to young women, and for that to happen, Aurora needed to consent to the prince’s advances.” Now, instead of a sneaky kiss from out of nowhere, we see that the two have been talking. The prince was at Aurora’s 16th birthday party on the day that she pricked her finger and fell into the big sleep that defines her as a character. She knows and cares for him before he awakens her in this version. And that’s not the only change. In the traditional Petipa version, the ballet’s final act brings on a host of wood-

land creatures and other fairy-tale animals through stories told by the prince’s courtly wedding guests. Masked aristocrats gather to impress each other with their skills as dancers and storytellers. For the team behind State Street’s production, this seemed overly complicated and unAmerican. The prince approached Aurora’s castle through the woods; why couldn’t he have met actual animals along the way? This shift allows the dancers to step more directly into these archetypes. It’s worth mentioning that choreographer Marina Fliagina and her husband, dancer Sergei Domrachev, share their Russian heritage with this masterpiece of the ballet repertoire. State Street Ballet newcomer Zhan Mishel Panchuk, who will dance several roles, including Puss in Boots, is from Kyiv, Ukraine. See how they work together this weekend at the Granada and celebrate a time when Russia embraced a culture shared with France and the world. For tickets and information, visit statestreet ballet.com or call the Granada box office at (805) 899-2222. —Charles Donelan

Matt Tavianini stars as Hercule Poirot, Christie’s unflappable French detective. Jenna Scanlon plays the unscrupulous nurse Greta Ohlsson, Justin Davanzo is Poirot’s friend and railway executive Monsieur Bouc, and Santa Barbara theater royalty Emma-Jane Huerta (Princess Dragomiroff ) and Leesa Beck (Countess Andrenyi) are fittingly cast as aristocrats. For tickets and information, visit theatregroupsbcc .com or call the box office at (805) 965-5935. —CD

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those mutually supportive alliances through which partners recognize their dependence on each other for the achievement of shared and private goals.” That’s an unromantic thing to say, isn’t it? Or maybe it isn’t. Maybe it’s very romantic, even enchanting, to exult in how our allies help us make our dreams come true—and how we help them make their dreams come true. In my astrological opinion, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to focus on the synergies and symbioses that empower you.

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(Apr. 20-May 20): Vive la différence! Hooray for how we are not alike! I am all in favor of cultural diversity, neurodiversity, spiritual diversity, and physical diversity. Are you? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to celebrate the bounties and blessings that come your way because of the holy gift of endless variety. The immediate future will also be a perfect phase to be extra appreciative that your companions and allies are not the same as you. I encourage you to tell them why you love how different they are. Now here’s poet Anna Akhmatova to weave it together: “I breathe the moonlight, and you breathe the sunlight, but we live together in the same love.”

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “It’s never too late to have a happy childhood!” declare many self-help gurus. “It’s never too early to start channeling the wise elder who is already forming within you,” declare I. Oddly enough, both of these guiding principles will be useful for you to meditate on during the coming weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re in an unusually good position to resurrect childlike wonder and curiosity. You’re also poised to draw stellar advice from the Future You who has learned many secrets that the Current You doesn’t know yet. Bonus: Your Inner Child and your Inner Elder could collaborate to create a marvelous breakthrough or two.

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(May 21-June 20): Gemini singer-songwriter Bob Dylan said, “I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.” I think that will be a key theme for you in the coming weeks. Dylan described the type of hero I hope you aspire to be. Be alert! You are on the cusp of an invigorating liberation. To ensure you proceed with maximum grace, take on the increased responsibility that justifies and fortifies your additional freedom.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “A myriad of modest delights constitute happiness,” wrote poet Charles Baudelaire. That will be a reliable formula for you in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. You may not harvest any glorious outbreaks of bliss, but you will be regularly visited by small enchantments, generous details, and useful tweaks. I hope you won’t miss or ignore some of these nurturing blessings because you’re fixated on the hope of making big leaps. Be grateful for modest delights.

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(June 21-July 22): “I’d rather be seduced than comforted,” wrote author Judith Rossner. What about you, Cancerian? Do you prefer being enticed, invited, drawn out of your shell, and led into interesting temptation? Or are you more inclined to thrive when you’re nurtured, soothed, supported, and encouraged to relax and cultivate peace? I’m not saying one is better than the other, but I urge you to favor the first in the coming weeks: being enticed, invited, drawn out of your shell, and led into interesting temptation.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): A woman from Cornwall, U.K., named Karen Harris was adopted as a little girl. At age 18, she began trying to track down her biological parents. Thirty-four years later, she was finally reunited with her father. The turning point: He appeared on the “Suggested Friends” feature on her Facebook page. I propose we make Karen Harris your inspirational role model. Now is a favorable time to find what you lost a while ago; to re-link with a good resource that disappeared from your life; to reclaim a connection that could be meaningful to you again.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa told us, “Meditation is not a matter of trying to achieve ecstasy, spiritual bliss, or tranquility.” Instead, he said that meditation is how we “expose and undo our neurotic games, our self-deceptions, our hidden fears and hopes.” Excuse me, Mr. Trungpa, but I don’t allow anyone, not even a holy guy like you, to dictate what meditation is and isn’t. Many other spiritual mentors I’ve enjoyed learning from say that meditation can also be a discipline to achieve ecstasy, spiritual bliss, and tranquility. And I suspect that’s what Virgo meditators should emphasize in the coming weeks. You people are in a phase when you can cultivate extraordinary encounters with that all fun stuff. If you’re not a meditator, now would be a good time to try it out. I recommend the books Meditation for Beginners by Jack Kornfield and How to Meditate by Pema Chödrön.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Comedian Fred Allen observed, “It is probably not love that makes the world go around, but rather

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I found out some fun facts about renowned Capricorn poet Robert Duncan (1919-1988), who was a bohemian socialist and trailblazing gay activist. He was adopted by Theosophical parents who chose him because of his astrological makeup. They interpreted Robert’s dreams when he was a child. Later in life, he had an affair with actor Robert De Niro’s father, also named Robert, who was a famous abstract expressionist painter. Anyway, Capricorn, this is the kind of quirky and fascinating information I hope you’ll be on the lookout for. It’s time to seek high entertainment as you expedite your learning; to change your fate for the better as you gather interesting clues; to be voraciously curious as you attract stimulating influences that inspire you to be innovative.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I always strive, when I can, to spread sweetness and light,” said P.G. Wodehouse. “There have been several complaints about it.” I know what he means. During my own crusade to express crafty, discerning forms of optimism, I have enraged many people. They don’t like to be reminded that thousands of things go right every day. They would rather stew in their disgruntlement and cynicism, delusionally imagining that a dire perspective is the most intelligent and realistic stance. If you’re one of those types, Aquarius, I have bad news for you: The coming weeks will bring you invitations and opportunities to cultivate a more positive outlook. I don’t mean that you should ignore problems or stop trying to fix what needs correction. Simply notice everything that’s working well and providing you with what you need. For inspiration, read my essay: tinyurl.com/HighestGlory.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Pastor and activist Charles Henry Parkhurst (1842-1933) said, “All great discoveries are made by people whose feelings run ahead of their thinking.” The approach worked well for him. In 1892, he discovered and exposed monumental corruption in the New York City government. His actions led to significant reforms of the local police and political organizations. In my astrological opinion, you should incorporate his view as you craft the next chapter of your life story. You may not yet have been able to fully conceive of your future prospects and labors of love, but your feelings can lead you to them.

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HSSB ADMIN SUPPORT CENTER Responsible for administrative coordination and processing of academic merit and promotion cases, faculty recruitment and appointment cases, recruiting and hiring temporary faculty and other essential Academic Personnel duties, including payroll. All duties require confidentiality, diplomacy, sound judgment, analytical and decision‑making skills. Duties also include keeping abreast of Academic Personnel Manual and Red Binder policies and procedures, and ensuring that all cases and recruitments are in compliance. Works in conjunction with the Office of International Studies and Scholars in processing Visa documentation as required and serves as primary contact for visiting scholars. Utilizes detailed knowledge of relevant policies and procedures from the campus Office of Research in preparing postdoctoral and other research appointments. Works in conjunction with faculty, department Chairs and Manager on facilitating special leave requests. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 ‑ $25.77/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job # 30722

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CONTROLLER Involves accounting functions such as analyzing, monitoring, preparing and reconciling financial information to reflect the condition of the organization and provide financial and other statistical data to control operations. May also involve the preparation of financial reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements. May include activities relating to developing, implementing and monitoring accounting systems, policies and procedures. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience/training. 1‑3 years performing accounting analyst, professional accounting, accounting systems or auditing duties at a level of responsibility equivalent to Accounting Analyst. Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing. Thorough knowledge of financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements. 1‑3 years general accounting and/or AR/AP experience, fund accounting knowledge, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 1‑3 years of computer proficiency is required. Word processing, spreadsheet, and computerized accounting system experience are essential to this position.1‑3 years Advanced excel knowledge and experience (macros, vlookups, pivot tables). 1‑3 years advanced excel skills as well as experience working with large data projects, data sets, and data extraction. Notes: This is a 3‑year contract position with the possibility of extension.Satisfactory criminal history background check.$63,955 ‑ $69,525/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/10/22. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 31734

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BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES Involves accounting functions such as analyzing, monitoring, preparing and reconciling financial information to reflect the condition of the organization and provide financial and other statistical data to control operations. Also may involve preparation of financial reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements. May include activities relating to developing, implementing and monitoring accounting systems, policies, and procedures. Reqs: Associate degree in related area or Bachelor’s degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/training. Knowledge of accounting functions and assignments. Ability to apply more advanced accounting concepts to complete work assignments.

Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing. Working knowledge of financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements. Working knowledge of common desktop/web applications. Knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of moderate scope. Notes: This is a 3‑year contract position with the possibility of extension. Satisfactory criminal history background check $27.14 ‑ $28.80/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/10/22. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 31751

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STUDENT HEALTH Responsible for the direct supervision of the Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Medical Assistants in accordance with the strategic direction, mission, vision and policies set by UCSB student health executive director, campus, and UCOP. This position facilitates teamwork among the multidisciplinary staff and coordinates with the Nursing Director in regards to staffing, strategic planning and general administrative duties. Functions as an advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. Additionally, the Nursing Supervisor position involves providing basic and complex health care for actual or potential health problems with interventions including but not limited to observation, assessment, therapeutic treatment, prevention, physical and mental care and comfort, screenings, education and research within the nursing scope of practice. The Nursing Supervisor is required to comply with operational mandates from UCOP for system‑wide compliance required of Student Health Centers. The Nursing Supervisor is also required to comply with all regulations mandated by AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) and the SHS governing body to maintain AAAHC Accreditation. Reqs: Must have a current and valid CA State RN license at all times during employment. Must be CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at all times during employment. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory position. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a background check. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of COVID‑19 vaccination and annual influenza vaccination or wear a surgical mask while working in

patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Salary commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 30868

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BREN SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT Provides direct analytical, administrative, and confidential support for the Deans. Coordinates Deans’ appointments and workflow. Maintains and prioritizes multiple, complex calendars and makes arrangements that require the coordination of multiple schedules and facilities. Arranges travel and entertainment schedules. Oversees timely receipt and distribution of correspondence, reports, and responses to inquiries for the Deans. Compiles information, analyzes and organizes data, updates databases, prepares reports, and drafts correspondence. Assists with visitors regarding Bren School space, computing, internal communications and other resources. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training or experience. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.61 ‑ $25.77/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job# 22982.

requirements of Dependent Adult Abuse. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $67,500 ‑ $86,050/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job # 31320.

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CAMPUS DINING Responsible for the organization and financial performance of the Catering division. Manages the daily operations of the Catering unit which provides all campus catering services for on‑campus special events, summer conference catering, and housing departmental catering. Interacts with customers by following up with contracts and services agreements. Ensures and provides the highest level of service and quality for the campus community, conferees, executives, and all other customers. Provides team leadership and oversight. Manages all aspects of the on‑site catering events. Scope of responsibilities encompasses supervision of managerial, career and student staff in event planning, event execution and decor. Implements health & safety standards, policies, and permits established by the University and the County Health Services. Reqs: A Bachelor’s degree in hospitality/restaurant

management, or at least 5 years of progressive experience in catering, hotel/restaurant management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4‑6 years of previous catering and event management experience, including menu development and food cost, staff scheduling, event set‑up, service and break‑down. Knowledge and experience in supervising front‑of‑the‑house and culinary staff, food production, and kitchen execution. Advanced supervisor and communications skills to direct the work of others and interact successfully within a large diverse staff. Demonstrated ability to organize and manage high‑end events. $52,200 ‑ $72,000/yr. Notes: Days and hours may vary to meet the operational needs of the department. Satisfactory conviction history background check. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/11/22. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 31970

travel clinic. Provides contraceptive counseling. Acts as a resource to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, LVNs and medical assistants.Reqs: Must be licensed by the State Board of Registered Nursing. Must be CPR/BLS certified and kept current. Notes: Credentials verification for clinical practitioner. Mandated reporting requirements of Child & Dependent Adult Abuse. Must be licensed by the State Board of Registered Nursing. Must be CPR/BLS certified and kept current. Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. This is a limited position not to exceed 1000 hours/yr. Salary is commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb. edu Job #25479

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STUDENT HEALTH Acts as a clinical nurse, triaging students in order to make appropriate appointments and referrals, provides advice for minor illnesses and injuries and patient education. Provides direct patient care per established nursing protocols. Works in an immunization/

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Provides administrative support for various functions in the Administrative Unit. Acts as coordinator for various departmental functions. Responsible for the Faculty Recruitment coordination and reimbursement package for outside

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TITLE IX AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY COMPLIANCE OFFICE Conduct investigations of reports under the Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy and the nondiscrimination policies, assist with interim protections and accommodations, and connect parties with local support resources. Maintains experienced knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, university policies, local campus procedures, department case history and political environments relevant to Title IX. Advises campus departments and individuals on complaint and investigation policies, procedures and best practices.Conducts extensive research on state and federal laws regarding discrimination, sexual violence, and sexual harassment laws and regulations. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent experience/training. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. Mandated reporting

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DEVELOPMENT ANALYST, ECO & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

DEVELOPMENT Provides leadership for all analytical functions that support EES development’s strategic goals and activities leading toward philanthropic support from individuals, foundations and organizations. The EES development team’s initiatives and programs include the National Center for Ecological Analysis & Synthesis; Marine Science Institute; Natural Reserve System; Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration; and UCSB Sustainability, as well as other initiatives and program areas as assigned. Under general supervision, establishes, develops, and maintains comprehensive systems within the unit in coordination with the Central Development Office. Supports the EES Development team in short‑ and long‑term strategic planning, including preparing materials and reports that analyze the activities, progress and goals of the EES team. Helps coordinate and manage development events including interfacing with Development Events and/or Event Management and Protocol. Conducts high‑level prospect research, event briefings, and developing, reviewing and editing sophisticated donor reports and presentations. Responsible for purchasing on behalf of the EES development team, processing Development Officers’ reimbursements, and managing their budgets. Reqs: Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with diverse populations. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and e‑mail and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work. Excellent grammar, composition and proofreading skills. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Satisfactory background check. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed. $24.75 ‑ $25.75/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,

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for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/15/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 32044

FINANCE ANALYST

HUMANITIES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CENTER Administers all financial activities for the Department of Religious Studies. Processes monthly review and reconciliation of ledgers, provides timely reporting, identifies and initiates corrective actions, and ensures compliance with University, Federal, and State accounting policies and procedures on all transactions. In collaboration with management, establishes best practices for procurement, payroll, record retention, and accounts payable functions. Funds administered include a variety of state operating funds, gifts, endowments, fellowships, and grants. Requires considerable initiative, multi‑tasking, communication, attention to detail, and problem‑solving abilities. Must possess a strong knowledge of UC and departmental policies and procedures as they relate to financial services. Advises faculty on policies and procedures that govern the full range of accounting processes, gift and award administration, and academic and staff payroll. Processes gifts and monitors endowment accounts. Responsible for assisting faculty with logistical arrangements and all financial aspects of conferences, colloquiums, seminars, and events. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/ training. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.62 ‑ $26.85/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/9/22. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 31785

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

SOUTH HALL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT CENTER Serves as the primary financial analyst for the South Hall Administrative Support Center and its five academic units. Responsible for a variety of financial and budgetary tasks, including overseeing the creation and maintenance of budgets for centers, endowed chairs, unit heads, labs, and individual faculty members totaling over $25M with expenditures exceeding $23M, spread across over 210 unique account‑funds, contained in over 830 individual projects. Involves developing, interpreting and implementing financial concepts for financial planning, resource planning (dollars), and control of the organizational budget. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalent experience/ training. 1‑3 years comprehensive knowledge of financial analysis and accounting experience. Knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Please see the full ad for the required qualifications. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $25.00‑$28.74/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration

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BUDGET & PLANNING OFFICE Responsible for the preparation of financial models, forecasts and other decision tools in support of the Office of Budget and Planning. This includes independent research and analysis of key performance indicators and metrics, multiple scenario data modeling, and concise written and verbal presentation of findings. The incumbent combines an understanding of the principles of accounting and finance with skills in database querying, programming, and analysis toward accomplishing these objectives. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science or related field. Minimum of five (5+) years of complex financial analysis experience. General knowledge of the principles of accounting, finance, economics, and techniques of database querying and analysis. In‑depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Ability to analyze large data sets using Excel, Access, or Tableau, and be able to tell a simple story through trends over time, across categories, and by combining different data sources (i. e. annual expenses and enrollment data). Requires general knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques, including handling of missing/incomplete data and identifying potentially erroneous data. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Salary commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/9/22. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 31647

GRADUATE PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES Assists with graduate student recruitment, admissions, and orientation. Advises graduate students on program requirements, petitions, financial aid, policies and procedures, leaves of absences, registration and enrollment procedures. Records and maintains all graduate student records and monitors their progress. Responsible for hiring paperwork, fee payment entries, and payroll system updates of all academic graduate student employees. Maintains knowledge of current Graduate Division policies and procedures, curriculum requirements and degree requirements. Keeps departmental graduate program statistics for reporting. Serves as primary UC Path payroll processor for all graduate and undergraduate student employees. Orders supplies and equipment. Prepares various

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HR & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS Serves as primary departmental UCPath initiator for all student staff new hires, concurrent, and rehires. Responsible for onboarding all student staff hires and assisting with onboarding new career staff. Prepares and processes all employment forms for approximately 300 student non‑academic employees and 25 academic employees under the Graduate Student Association leadership. Prepares employment requisitions, assembles search committees, trains committees on University employment guidelines, interview procedures and applicant evaluation. Reviews interview questions; leads search committee through the process to ensure adherence with campus employment policies. Responsible for ensuring approval by employees and supervisors by established deadlines for bi‑weekly and monthly pay cycles. Monitors, audits, and compares timecards to the Leave accrual system; initiates corrections and adjustments. Advises career staff and approximately 300 students on University policies and procedures on payroll, benefits, vacation, sick and compensatory time, travel, and employment. Ensures internal, campus, state and federal regulations are followed. Calculates and provides supervisors with overall payroll reports and projections as needed in tracking budgets. Provides payroll financial documentation for the annual payroll audit that details each budgeted area within Associated Students. Oversees the department key and security system. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources/Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1+ years experience in payroll administration. 1+ years experience in employment guidelines, interview procedures and applicant evaluation. Knowledge of USCIS I‑9 employee citizenship and visa requirements, lawful permanent resident and alien authorized to work in the U.S. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Campus Security Authority. $24.62 ‑ $28.81/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #31114

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FINANCIAL AID OFFICE Serves as coordinator for one or more financial aid programs. Works as part of a team with other advisors to complete financial aid

administrative tasks such as FAFSA verification, appeals processing, award revisions, scholarship processing, etc. Advises students and parents regarding all aspects of the financial aid process. Conducts workshops and gives presentations to various campus organizations. Reqs: Strong interpersonal and written skills. Strong analytical and technical skills. Adaptability and ability to work efficiently with multiple deadlines and schedules. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Limited vacation taken in September/ October. $24.61/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/11/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #31932

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN)

STUDENT HEALTH Provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurses. Assists with exams and procedures, taking vitals, checking in/out patients, filling out the necessary paperwork, taking phone messages and following directives from the clinicians. Acts as a resource for non‑licensed staff. Utilizes nursing knowledge in these tasks as well as but not limited to providing patient education, administering immunizations, and functioning within the scope of practice. Reqs: Licensed by the CA State Board of Nursing. Must be CPR certified/Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or dually certified in both AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support and AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support at all times during employment. Must be organized, detailed oriented, confidential and dependable. Strong oral/written communication, organizational and customer service skills. Proficient in Microsoft and Google suite. Notes: Credentials verification for the clinical practitioner. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse. Satisfactory criminal history background check. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Must be licensed by the CA State Board of Nursing. Must have current license at all times during employment. Must be CPR certified/Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or dually certified in both AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support and AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support at all times during employment. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. This is an 11month position, M‑F 7:30am – 4:30pm. 4 weeks of furlough is taken during quarter beaks and summer months. May include Thurs. evenings from 10am‑7pm. $30.42‑ $37.83/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 21751

PAYROLL MANAGER CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY Responsible for all aspects of employment in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department which encompasses direct and indirect oversight for management of all non‑faculty payroll functions. Responsible for coordinating, analyzing, monitoring, and processing complex payroll issues for academic, technical, student, visitor, lab assistant, and other staff positions on approximately 366 active projects totaling ~ $40 million. Responsible for hiring processes via UCPath, Job Builder, and UC Recruit and for the oversight and processing of all payroll actions using UCPath and Time Keeping system (Kronos). Payroll actions also include visa updates, tracking benefits, processing or overseeing the processing of tuition and fee payments when connected to GSR appointments. Works closely with other academic departments on complex inter‑and multi‑campus appointments. Executes and maintains knowledge of UC policies regarding recruiting, salaries, benefits, retirement, work‑study regulations, merit and promotions for research titles, leaves of absence, workers comp and employment separations. Works closely with the departments of Human Resources, Academic Personnel, Graduate Division, International Students and Scholars, Business Services Payroll Accounting, Office of Research, and Financial Aid. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience or training. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.09‑$32.28/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/15/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 32031

PHYSICIAN, LIMITED

STUDENT HEALTH Provides professional care for college‑age outpatients requiring medical care and consultation, including diagnosis and treatment. Provides consultation services on a per case basis as required for all members of the professional staff in assisting them with diagnosis and treatment for their patients. Reqs: Must have a valid CA medical license and DEA license at all times during employment. Board eligible or certified in Family or Internal Medicine with experience in working with college‑age patients. Notes: Must successfully complete and pass a background check and credentialing process before the date of hire. Credentials are renewed periodically. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and of Dependent Adult Abuse. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of COVID‑19 vaccination and annual influenza vaccination or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. This is a limited position (no more than 20 hours per week). Salary commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 31222

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

ARTS & LECTURES Under general supervision from the Production Manager, the Production Coordinator works independently to coordinate, plan, procure, and oversee all necessary backstage goods and services, onstage properties, and provide basic support for all Arts & Lectures public performances, lectures, and special events, at both on and off‑campus venues. Coordinates Artist residency logistics, including hotel accommodations, hospitality/catering services, and transportation. Responsible for procuring, contracting and managing hospitality sponsorships. Compiles data and maintains event‑related departmental databases for analysis and planning. Recruits, trains, and supervises Arts & Lectures event‑related student employees. Provides administrative support for special projects as requested by Arts & Lectures senior management. Hours are variable and include evenings/nights and weekends. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and training. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. Ability and willingness to work frequent evenings/nights and weekend hours. $24.61 ‑ $28.90/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 3/9/22. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 31781

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LEGAL NOTICESTO PLACE EMAIL NOTICE TO LEGALS@ INDEPENDENT.COM ADMINISTER OF ESTATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PETER CLECAK Case No.: 22PR00052 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of PETER CLECAK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LISA ROMESSER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: LISA ROMESSER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 3/24/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Cristi Michelon Vasquez;132 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 882‑2226. Published Feb 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HOMER G. SHEFFIELD JR. NO: 22PR00056 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of HOMER G. SHEFFIELD JR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: SHEILA T. PRICE and AMETHYST EVE SHEFFIELD in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): SHEILA T. PRICE and AMETHYST EVE SHEFFIELD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under

the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 03/24/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: BRADLEY C. HOLLISTER, Esq.228 West Carrillo Street, Suite D Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 284‑0711. Published Feb 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD JEROME GOLDEN Case No.: 22PR00051 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of RICHARD JEROME GOLDEN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LYNN M. RABER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: LYNN M. RABER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 3/17/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections

with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Lynn M. Raber,6207 Parkhurst Dr. Goleta, CA 93117; (805) 729‑4880. Published Feb 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PETER KEITH HATLAND Case No.: 22PR00062 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of PETER KEITH HATLAND A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ALEXANDRA LAMBERT in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: ALEXANDRA LAMBERT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 3/24/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: David E. Graff, Esq.;317 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA

93101; (805) 963‑8611. Published Feb 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARC BROWN, a minor NO: 22PR00064 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARC BROWN, a minor A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: FRANK L. BROWN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): FRANK L. BROWN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 03/24/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: John R. Rydell, II, Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP 8 East Figueroa Street, Suite 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 805‑965‑5131. Published Feb 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARGUERITE E. HECHT NO: 22PR00090 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARGUERITE E. HECHT A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed by: LORENA MUNOZ CABRERA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that (name): LORENA MUNOZ CABRERA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court

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approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on 04/14/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93121‑1107. Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Rosaleen Wynne, Esq.,P.O. Box 20146, Santa Barbara, CA 93120‑0148; (805) 966‑1204. Published Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARK C. OSTROMECKI Case No.: 22PR00039 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of MARK C. OSTROMECKI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MICHAEL MARTINEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: MICHAEL MARTINEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 3/17/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; South County‑Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your

objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Robert B. Amidon, Esq.,5567 Reseda Blvd., Suite 350 Tarzana, CA 91356; (818) 558‑4444. Published Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALBERT MARBURY, JR Case No.: 22PR00096 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of ALBERT MARBURY, JR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JANNICE BRAY in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: JANNICE BRAY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 4/14/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Anacapa Division. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice

form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Cristi Michelon Vasquez;132 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 882‑2226. Published Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALEXANDRA HALEY KURTZ Case No.: 22PR00097 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of ALEXANDRA HALEY KURTZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ROBERT KURTZ and CHERIE MCDONOUGH in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara THE PETITION for probate requests that: ROBERT KURTZ and CHERIE MCDONOUGH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 4/14/2022 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Anacapa Division‑Probate. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE‑154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Mark Abell; Law Office of Mark Abell 1461 Ford Street, #203, Redlands, CA 92373; (310) 953‑8191. Published Mar 3, 10, 17 2022.

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(s) is/are doing business as: LEFAIR MAGAZINE 1212 Alta Vista F Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Fashion Beauty Network LLC (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Tracy Kahn, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 18, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E955. FBN Number: 2022‑0000125. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MONTECITO & BATH SELF CAR WASH 220 W Montecito St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Mark A Singer (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Mark Singer, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 26, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2022‑0000225. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SEYMOUR DUNCAN 5472 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93117; Carter Duncan Holding Company (same address) This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership Filed by: Cathy Carter Duncan, CEO Carter Duncan Holding Company with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 4, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E955. FBN Number: 2022‑0000352. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: ARTS BRAZIL 126 Hermosillo Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Cristina Cavoto (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Cristina Cavoto, Curator with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 14, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2022‑0000107. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: COMI, LLC 559 San Ysidro Road Montecito, CA 93108; Com Investments, LLC 2300 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Teresa I. Mason, Secretary with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2022‑0000267. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: BEST FRIEND PETSITTER 296 N Hope Ave, #65 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Beth A Hathaway (same address) This business is conducted by a Indvidual Filed by: Beth Anne Hathaway with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 3, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E24. FBN Number: 2022‑0000331. Published: Feb 10, 17, 24. Mar 3 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: LIMAR’S CLOSET 102 N Hope Ave #42 Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Limar Delicano (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Limar Delicano, Sole Proprietor with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 31, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph

E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2022‑0000261. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CATHEDRAL OAKS CHILDRENS CENTER 4974 Cathedral Oaks Road Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Santa Barbara Childrens Centers LLC 863 Via Abajo Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Taundra Pitchford, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 21, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2022‑0000187. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOSCUE‑BOYD CONSTRUCTION 1514 Shoreline Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Foscue‑Boyd Construction (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Bryan Foscue‑Boyd, CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 08, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E955. FBN Number: 2022‑0000374. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: L. EVERETT & ASSOCIATES 3700 State Street, Suite 350 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Lea Environmental., Inc (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: James Wells, President with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 04, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E24. FBN Number: 2022‑0000347. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CELLULAR SALES, CELLULAR SALES OF CALIFORNIA, VERIZON WIRELESS‑CELLULAR SALES/ AUTHORIZED RETAILER 7050 Hollister Avenue, Suite A‑3 Goleta, CA 93117‑2809; Cellular Sales of California, LLC 9040 Executive Park Dr., 3rd Floor, Room 329 Knoxville, CA 37923 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company Filed by: Pamela White, President with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 02, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E40. FBN Number: 2022‑0000293. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: CARD CHASER, CARD CHASERS, THE CARD CHASER 454 Orange Blossom Lane Goleta, CA 93117; Aaron D Clements (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Aaron D Clements, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 28, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E24. FBN Number: 2022‑0000252. Published: Feb 17, 24. Mar 3, 10 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SB OBSIDIAN EMBROIDERY 178 Aero Camino Rd Unit 108 Goleta, CA 93117; Diego E. Rivera (same address) Teresa I. Stucky (same address) This business is conducted by a Copartners Filed by: Diego Rivera, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 1, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County

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Clerk (SEAL) by E48. FBN Number: 2022‑0000273. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ENTREPRENEUR SERVICES at 601 E. Micheltorena, 101 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Pamela Sillix (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: PAMELA SILLIX, OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 04, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E35. FBN Number: 2022‑0000357. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOUNDCREATE 631 Garden Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Emily Summers 825 Alberta Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jason Summers (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Filed by: Emily Sumers,Founder/ Teaching Artist with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 17, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E29. FBN Number: 2022‑0000471. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: THE GEM SHOP 3417 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; David Grunt 2027 Mountain Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Sharon Grunt (same address) This business is conducted by a Married Couple Filed by: David Grunt, Owner with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 14, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E40. FBN Number: 2022‑0000423. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: LEONG PROPERTIES 4545 Oak Glen Drive, Unit C Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Randall J. Leong (same address) This business is conducted by a Individual Filed by: Randall Leong with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 15, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2022‑0000434. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: HELLO RETIREMENT 222 E. Canon Perdido St., Suite 305 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Bourke Wealth Management (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Kevin R. Bourke, President with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 15, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E4. FBN Number: 2022‑0000431. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA MARIA CHILDREN’S SURGERY CENTER 1418 E Main St Santa Maria, CA 93454; Dental Surgery Centers of America (same address) This business is conducted by a Corporation Filed by: Caryl Hollinger, CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 02, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2022‑0000302. Published: Feb 24. Mar 3, 10, 17 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: VERDE

VIDA at 228 Verde Vida Goleta, CA 93117; April M. Medina‑Watson (same address) This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: APRIL MEDINA‑WATSON, OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 09, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E953. FBN Number: 2022‑0000379. Published: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person‑ (s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY CYCLING TOURS at 1687 Mission Drive Solvang, CA 93463; Aventure En Velo Travels LLC (same address) This business is conducted by an Limited Liability Company Filed by: COREY EVANS, MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 24, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E20. FBN Number: 2022‑0000508. Published: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRANSFORMATIVE BODYWORK, SANTA BARBARA ROLFING AND MASSAGE at 914 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jeremy W. Rosenberg 1212 Quinientos St Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is conducted by an Individual Filed by: JEREMY ROSENBERG, OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 09, 2022. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by E47. FBN Number: 2022‑0000390. Published: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 2022.

NAME CHANGE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF RUBI RAJBANSHI TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NUMBER: 21CV04997 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior court proposing a change of name(s) FROM and TO the following name(s): FROM: RUBI RAJBANSHI TO: RUBI RAJBANSHI SOARES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 aooear 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 withouta hearing. Notice of Hearing Mar 11, 2022 10:00 am, Dept 4, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT HOUSE 1100 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Anacapa Division A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Santa Barbara Independent, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated Jan 20, 2022. by Donna D. Geek. of the Superior Court. Published. Feb 10,17, 24. Mar 3 2022.

PUBLIC NOTICES LIEN SALE 03/08/22 9am at 1840 W BOONE ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 2020 HYUNDAI LIC# AX31A86 VIN# 5NPD84LF2LH624181 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Contents are home and office furniture and other decor along with some personal boxed items. Items are being stored for Shelley Osborn in storage unit E located at 4085 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103. 805‑966‑1261”

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