Santa Barbara Independent 3/26/26

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CA Sues over ‘Illegal’ Restart of Oil Pipelines by Nick Welsh

S.B. Activist a Victim in West Bank Attack by Ryan P. Cruz

Kathy Ireland Accuses Business Managers of Looting Her Fortune by Tyler Hayden Dinner and a Show Is the Way to Go by Rebecca Horrigan

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Spring Asparagus Salad

Belgian White Asparagus, Iberico Ham, Organic Egg Croquette, Salad of Frisée and Radicchio, Aged Manchego

Sweet Pea Ravioli

English Peas, SYR Garden Mint, Beurre Blanc, Parmesan Emulsion

Grilled California Quail

Coco Vert Beans, Morel Mushrooms, Warm Pancetta Vinaigrette

Maine Blue Crab

Citrus Vinaigrette, Avocado, Cucumber, Seagrass

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Maine Lobster Benendict

Potato Rosti, Avocado, Arugula, Hollandaise Sauce

Crispy Braised Lamb Shoulder

Heirloom Cauliflower, Crispy Garbanzo, Couscous, Harissa Yogurt, Moroccan Spice, Cilantro, Pickled Onion, Preserved Lemon

Chilean Seabass

Mussels, Gnocchi, Asparagus, Saffron Cream, Crispy Shallot Bread Crumbs

Snake River Farms Gold Label Striploin

Baby Beets, Tuscan Kale, Leek Puree, Morel Mushroom Jus

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U.S. Premiere of New David Lang Commission

Danish String Quartet and Danish National Girls’ Choir

Charlotte Rowan, Conductor

Fri, Apr 10 / 7 PM / Granada Theatre

“Hull is as good a songwriter as a mandolin player, and could give Bill Monroe a run for his money on the latter.” Isthmus

Seven-time International Bluegrass Music Association

Mandolin Player of the Year Sierra Hull

Thu, Apr 16 / 8 PM UCSB Campbell Hall

“One of the finest piano players to emerge in decades.” All About Jazz

Celebrating Two Jazz Giants Emmet Cohen Quintet

Miles and Coltrane at 100 Sun, Apr 12 / 7 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

“Lush movement, infectious music, and magnetic dancers.”

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MacArthur Award-winning Choreographer A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

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In this week’s real estate section, you’ll find a column that’s all about structure and productivity called Simply 805. Since 2019, Sara Caputo has been filling us in on manageable and usable productivity tools and ideas. This week’s column, co-written with her husband, Steve, is about how sleep affects your mindset and is the most overlooked productivity tool around. Sara is a consultant and coach by trade, helping individuals, teams, leaders, managers, and small businesses find ways to thrive. Flip over this week’s issue to read Simply 805 and head to independent .com/about-the-indy to read Sara’s full interview and learn some insider tips and tricks on productivity.

DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026, 7:30 PM The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, led by Fabio Luisi, closes CAMA’s International Series with a program of Romantic masterpieces. Renowned pianist (and local favorite) Hélène Grimaud performs Schumann’s Piano Concerto. The program concludes with Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, culminating in a radiant final movement featuring soprano Sofia Fomina—a stirring close to CAMA’s 107th season. Fabio Luisi, Music Director | Hélène Grimaud, piano Sofia Fomina, soprano

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SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54

MAHLER: Symphony No. 4 in G Major

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Bonta Calls ‘BS’ on Trump, Sable Actions

State AG Sues over ‘Illegal’ Pipeline Restart as Chevron Makes Deal to Buy Sable’s Oil

by Nick Welsh

Launching his most blunt, public attack on Sable Offshore and the Trump administration since the federal government gave the Texas oil company the green light to restart oil production in Santa Barbara County two weeks ago, State Attorney General Rob Bonta declared, “I call BS,” as he announced Monday that he was suing the Trump administration over what he called the “illegal” restart. The next day, it was announced Chevron plans to buy most of the oil Sable is already producing.

Bonta’s comments came at a press conference held two weeks after Sable had begun oil and gas production at the Santa Ynez Unit along the Gaviota Coast. The entire unit, including its offshore drilling platform and pipelines, had been closed for the past 10 years after one of those badly corroded pipelines sprung a leak in 2015, releasing an estimated 142,000 gallons of crude. One week ago, Bonta filed an emergency lawsuit intending to block the federal order commanding Sable Offshore to refire its plant.

“We won’t let this outrageous federal overreach go without a fight,” he declared.

This marks the 65th case Bonta has filed against the Trump administration since last January; of those, Bonta claims he’s prevailed in 80 percent. Bonta called Trump’s claim of a national energy emergency “BS” for invoking the Defense Production Act to order Sable to refire the Santa Ynez Unit. The United States, he said, is now exporting more oil and gas than it currently uses and exports a considerable amount. There is no emergency, he said.

If it really were about energy, Bonta and his press people insisted, Trump would also be banging the drum for solar, wind, and other green sources. Instead, they stated, he’s

doubling down exclusively on petrochemical energy supplies, while cutting off wind, solar, and photovoltaic at the knees.

Bonta was likewise dismissive that Sable’s production would make a dent in demand, terming the company’s capacity “negligible.”

Bonta did not address the White House claim that California refineries are shutting down at an alarming rate because of a lack of enough product to remain economically viable. This, Sable and the White House argue, puts military installations along the coast at risk of running out of fuel. Bonta said Trump exceeded his legislative and constitutional limits in ordering Sable to put its oil into the badly corroded and much repaired pipelines.

After the 2015 pipeline spill which Bonta described in detail a federal judge decreed that the pipeline could be restarted only with the blessing of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Thus far, the California Fire Marshal has declined to bestow this blessing, faulting

Sable for not doing all the repairs necessary. Sable appealed to the Trump administration, claiming the Fire Marshal caved in to the political pressure exerted by environmental non-governmental agencies. Trump intervened. If Sable wanted relief from a federal order, Bonta argued, Trump and Sable needed to get those changes through the courts. To do otherwise would violate the separation of powers called for by the U.S. Constitution.

In the meantime, Sable Offshore has announced that Chevron’s refinery in El Segundo has already contracted to buy what Sable is producing off the Santa Barbara coast. Chevron has agreed to buy 20,000 barrels a day from Sable, according to Bloomberg News. Sable is currently running at 30,000 barrels a day. This, Sable insists, will infuse the state’s shrinking refinery capacity with a serious injection of new raw product. n

A package explosion at a Carpinteria UPS Store on 3/23 prompted evacuations across the Casitas Plaza shopping center and triggered a response from the sheriff’s bomb squad before investigators determined the blast was caused by a fire extinguisher inside a parcel. Authorities said deputies were dispatched shortly after 3 p.m. to the store at 1072 Casitas Pass Road, where employees had already evacuated customers following the explosion. Deputies then cleared adjacent businesses while bomb-squad personnel investigated. White powder released from the extinguisher settled on several employees, who were temporarily detained until officials could confirm the substance was not hazardous. No injuries were reported, and businesses were allowed to reopen around 5 p.m.

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by Ryan P. Cruz

Warning: This article includes graphic content, including mentions of sexual assault.

ASanta Barbara activist volunteering in the occupied West Bank was among a group of people reportedly attacked, zip-tied, and beaten by Israeli settlers in a violent incident in which one Palestinian man was allegedly sexually assaulted, according to detailed accounts of the attack provided to the Independent

The 24-year-old activist, a Santa Barbara community member who asked to be identified only by her first name, Ava, had been

volunteering with the family of Qusai Abu al-Kebash in the shepherding village of Khirbet Humsa in the northern Jordan Valley for nearly two months when the incident took place in the early-morning hours on March 13.

Ava said she was startled awake around 1:20 a.m. to find a large group of Israeli settlers, armed with clubs and knives, surrounding the tent she shared to keep night watch with the Palestinian father of the family and the other activist.

“They immediately beat the three of us to the ground, smashing our faces with their fists and clubs,” Ava said. “They zip-tied our

An unusual number of California brown pelicans many dehydrated, emaciated, or injured are turning up across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, prompting concern among wildlife rehabilitators and raising questions about broader environmental factors that could be contributing to the birds’ distress. The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (SBWCN) has admitted 46 pelicans so far this month, with 22 birds currently in treatment, according to SBWCN’s Pam Perrimon. Additional pelagic species, including murres, cormorants, and grebes, have been brought in as well. Wildlife officials say it is too early to determine a definitive cause. Members of the public who encounter a pelican in distress are urged not to handle the animal directly but should instead call SBWCN’s helpline at (805) 681-1080.

One of South County’s only two 24/7 pet hospitals is now permanently closed. The Veterinary Centers of America (VCA) Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital at 301 East Haley Street temporarily closed its doors in June for construction, but due to “operational challenges,” they will not reopen. The one remaining 24/7 pet hospital in South County is Advanced Veterinary Specialists at 414 East Carrillo Street. Patient rechecks and medication refills will be available through the internal medicine, dentistry, and cardiology special departments out of the VCA location in Goleta through 3/27. Former VCA clients may obtain a copy of their pet’s medical records by emailing recordsrequest@vca.com.

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Model to Mogul to Broke

General Relativity Beats the Heart of a Dying Star

Monday,

Kathy Ireland Claims Fortune Looted amid Decades-Long Deception

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athy Ireland, a lifelong Santa Barbara resident who rose to fame as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model before building a global licensing empire, has sued her former business managers for allegedly plundering her multimillion-dollar fortune.

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According to the lawsuit filed March 9 in Santa Barbara County Superior Court, the long-running deception left Ireland in “massive debt” with no retirement savings, and forced the sale of her family home. The complaint claims her managers married Hollywood couple Jason Winters and Erik Sterling, who operated kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW) for more than 30 years are liable for damages “in the tens of millions of dollars, if not exceeding $100 million.”

“This case is about trust betrayed on a staggering and unconscionable scale,” states the lawsuit filed on behalf of Ireland and her family by Santa Barbara attorney Jared M. Katz with the law firm Mullen & Henzell. “Defendants have not merely mismanaged money. They had consolidated control over Kathy and [husband Greg Olsen] through a tightly interwoven network of personal and corporate relationships designed to obscure accountability.”

Also named as defendants are Brittany Duncan, current CEO of kiWW, and Stephen Roseberry and Jon Carrasco, another couple whom the complaint says Winters and Sterling adopted as adults.

None of their attorneys responded to requests for comment, but a public LinkedIn statement by Duncan described Ireland’s lawsuit as “a publicity-seeking effort” tied to an ongoing $25 million dispute among the parties. Duncan called the allegations “knowingly false, baseless, deceptive, slanderous, and disingenuous,” and she challenged Ireland’s identity as a “Christian philanthropist.” “Kathy Ireland may be spiritually broken, but she is not financially ‘broke,’ ” Duncan claimed.

Ireland hired Winters and Sterling in 1989, soon after she married Olsen, a nowretired Cottage Hospital trauma surgeon who has since become a commercial fisherman. The business relationship grew into a close friendship.

Ireland, 26 years old at the time, granted the pair power of attorney and “complete control” over her finances, relying heavily on their guidance as her career took off, which included extensive travel, public appearances, faith-based engagements, and licensing negotiations with clothing, jewelry, and furniture retailers.

Winters and Sterling told Ireland her earnings were being invested and assured her repeatedly over the years that she

and her family were

“extraordinarily wealthy,” the suit says. Instead, the complaint alleges, the pair opened multiple credit cards in Ireland’s name (as well as a housekeeper’s name), ran up huge debts, and only paid minimum balances. They also reportedly took out “secret loans” and deceptively transferred funds.

Winters and Sterling “seized and commingled funds,” the complaint goes on. “They failed to keep records. They placed their own family members and adopted adult ‘children’ into fiduciary and business roles, using them as a buffer to hide from accountability. They cultivated a cabal of inter-familial relationships that blurred personal loyalty and fiduciary duty. … Their message was clear: this was not a business subject to oversight; it was a ‘family’ never to be questioned.”

Ireland and Olsen’s illusion of financial security was shattered when they attempted to co-sign a mortgage for their son. “They believed they had impeccable credit and significant liquidity,” the suit says. “Instead, they were shocked when their application was denied.”

When Ireland pressed Winters and Sterling for an explanation, their responses were reportedly “manipulative, evasive, and subversive.” Ireland tried for six months to get answers before finally pursuing legal action.

In an interview with ABC News, Ireland acknowledged her decision to place so much faith in Winters and Sterling may have been “naïve.” But she’s no longer willing to turn the other cheek. “My old job description was ‘shut up and pose.’ And I reject that,” she said. “I’m not going to idly stand by and allow anyone to lie, to abuse, to hurt my family, and to hurt others.”

Ireland’s case, still in its very early stages, is scheduled for its next court hearing on July 8 before Judge Thomas Anderle. The defense has not yet filed a response.

Generations Gather to Protest Sable

About 100 people gathered Thursday evening at the Dolphin Fountain near Stearns Wharf, many wearing red T-shirts reading “Don’t Enable Sable,” for a vigil responding to the abrupt restart of offshore oil transport along the Santa Barbara coast.

The event was organized six days after President Donald Trump invoked the Cold War–era Defense Production Act a federal law allowing the government to compel private industry to meet national resource needs allowing Houston-based Sable Offshore Corp. to restart oil flow through pipelines crossing Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Kern counties. The order followed years of protests, litigation, and state enforcement actions that kept the company’s offshore pipeline network dormant after a ruptured line caused a major spill in 2015.

“This is not over,” said Alex Katz, executive director of the Environmental Defense Center (EDC), calling the federal intervention an “extraordinary” step benefiting a company that has faced numerous lawsuits tied to environmental compliance. “We will continue fighting until we win.”

EDC Chief Counsel Linda Krop further emphasized the multiple legal challenges underway at the county, state, and federal levels, grounded in coastal protections enacted after the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill.

Speakers and vigil organizers spanned generations, from the Society of Fearless

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Grandmothers to the UCSB Environmental Affairs Board, and the Santa Barbara High School Environmental Club. At the edge of the crowd, in front of his mother, stood a little boy no older than 4. With a red shirt that fell past his knees, he gripped a protest sign bigger than himself: “NO RESTART FOR FAILED PIPELINE.”

About a decade older, Santa Barbara High School student Ethan Maday one of the vigil’s organizers delivered what became one of the evening’s most pointed appeals.

The 15-year-old said that restarting the pipeline would do little to affect gas prices but carried lasting consequences for younger generations.

Third No Kings Protest on Sat.

Across the country on Saturday, March 28, millions of people are expected to gather in the streets to protest the actions of President Trump and his administration. Santa Barbara’s No Kings protest, hosted by Indivisible Santa Barbara, will begin at Alameda Park at 11 a.m. It is one of five protests happening throughout the county that day, with protests also planned in Carpinteria, Lompoc, Solvang, and Santa Maria.

Saturday’s event marks the third No Kings protest nationwide. Santa Barbara organizers Ian and Myra Paige said that they expect 10,000-15,000 people to attend locally.

“This is bigger than political disagreement. Trump has defied our courts, deported American citizens, disappeared people off the streets, and slashed our services all while orchestrating a massive giveaway to his billionaire allies,” Ian Paige said in a March 25 press release from Indivisible Santa Barbara.

Indivisible Santa Barbara stresses this protest will be a peaceful event where unsafe actions are unwelcome. Rather, this protest will focus on continued action. People will have the opportunity to browse information tables from community partners including the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund, CAUSE, and 805 UndocuFund.

Organizations will give out information on how to get involved with their causes

“This isn’t a fight about gas prices,” he said. “It’s a fight for tomorrow for the day after tomorrow and for my future children.”

—Ella Heydenfeldt

and support them both physically and financially.

Around 12:30 p.m., speakers will take the stage at Alameda Park, including Santa Barbara Congressmember Salud Carbajal, Santa Barbara City Councilmember Wendy Santamaria, and 18-year-old Cesar Vasquez from Santa Maria, an 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network organizer.

At 1:30 p.m., protesters will march to De la Guerra Plaza.

More than 3,000 places across the world are holding No Kings protests according to Indivisible, the activist group responsible for putting it on. In a press release, Indivisible said it expects Saturday to be one of the largest nationwide nonviolent protests in U.S. history.

For more information, see nokings.org and indivisiblesb.org. —Christina McDermott

NOW OPEN: Remixed: Entwined Histories & New Forms at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Open through August 30, Remixed: Entwined Histories & New Forms explores contemporary artists who “remix” physical objects and immaterial legacies.

Porfirio Gutiérrez’s Desde Otra Mirada merges Modernist geometry with artistic legacies of his Zapotec heritage. Using pomegranate dye, his textiles record environmental change while transforming a colonial material into a symbol of resilience and cultural continuity.

This work is now on view as part of Remixed: Entwined Histories & New Forms.

EXPERIENCE THE EXHIBITION ALONGSIDE LIVE MUSIC: join SBMA on March 31 for an evening of jazz with Allison, Cardenas, & Nash, performing new works inspired by the art on view. Get your ticket at sbma.net/events. ALSO ON VIEW As if in a Dream: History, Fantasy, Future Through January 3, 2027 RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY: Internet Art Through September 27, 2026

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Homes on Bluffs’ Horizon?

‘The Farm’ Developers Propose 191 Homes on Carpinteria Bluffs

by Callie Fausey

Anew development, dubbed “The Farm,” is proposed for the Carpinteria bluffs. Despite the name, it will not host fields of corn or cows, but, instead, 191 for-sale homes.

Developers will host a public open house at the Carpinteria Community Church (1111 Vallecito Rd.), from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 9, marking the first opportunity for community members to weigh in.

Currently home to the Tee Time driving range and a small organic farm, the 27-acre site is located at 5885 Carpinteria Avenue, sitting beside the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and the Seal Sanctuary.

“There’s so much worth saving,” said Patrick Crooks, a longtime Carpinteria resident and president of the Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs.

He noted the coastal views, the seal rookery one of only two spots in Southern California where the public can gaze upon seals and their pups and the land’s deep ties to Chumash heritage. Crooks said that the developers should “listen to Carpinterians” and offer to sell the land or “do it somewhere else.”

Here’s the developers’ pitch, though: This new neighborhood could make a major dent in the amount of housing Carpinteria is beholden by the state to build.

Of the proposed 191 homes, 94 are townhouses, with three-bedroom units. The other 97 are single-family homes, with five-bedroom units. The homes will not be taller than two stories, up to 30 feet, according to early plans. Parking will include on-street guest parking and a two-car garage for each unit, totaling 683 parking spaces.

According to developers, 20 percent would be designated as affordable units for low-income households, including 20 single-family homes and 19 townhouses. The development team under applicant name “Central Coast CA Ventures LLC,” led by owner Paul Brenneke said it is working with People’s Self-Help Housing on the affordable units.

Under state mandates, Carpinteria must plan to build 901 new residential units by 2031. That’s the rough plan laid out in the city’s housing element, approved by the state last year. It seeks to issue hundreds of building permits for a mix of low-, moder-

ate-, and above-moderate-income housing units. Since its approval, the city has issued 73 permits.

Developers are promising to maintain public access down to the coast, including recreational trails with “native, droughttolerant landscaping,” they say. They would also plant 253 new trees, while preserving some sycamores already on-site. The southern portion of the site, they say, will remain undeveloped, conserving native vegetation and coastal sage scrub. All residential development will be limited to the northern mountainside parcel of the site, set back 200 feet from the existing railroad tracks. Thanks to state housing laws, the developers have an easier trail themselves. When The Farm delivered its preliminary application in 2024, the city’s housing element had not yet been certified by the state. That means the project gets some leeway under “builder’s remedy.” That’s when developers propose projects while a city is out of compliance with state housing laws skirting zoning regulations in exchange for affordable units. However, on the project website, developers say that although the city’s development standards are “inapplicable because of the builder’s remedy application,” the project “nonetheless complies with the city’s objective development standards.”

Developers submitted a formal application to the city in June 2025. After two incomplete application attempts, the city determined the application was complete in December, followed by a consistency review report in February that determined many of the project details inconsistent with city policies.

This project is not the same as the 99-room resort and farmhouse previously proposed on the same lot by Carp Bluffs LLC, which was vehemently opposed by Carpinteria residents. The former owners who bought the land for $15 million around 2021 and proposed the resort Matt Goodwin and Chris Carlin are no longer involved.

Carpinteria city staff are reviewing proposals from environmental consulting groups for a draft environmental impact report for the project. A consultant will be chosen at a future city council meeting. Environmental review for the project will begin later this year, followed by public hearings. n

Chevron Facility Coming Down

After about six years of permitting and paperwork, Chevron is in the process of decommissioning the Carpinteria Processing Facility, which has been standing since the 1960s. Over the course of about three years, the inactive oil and gas infrastructure will be removed, and the land will be restored to a residential standard.

Originally, the facility received oil from platforms Hilda, Hazel, Hope, and Heidi (all decommissioned in 1996). In 1988, when Venoco acquired the leases, the plant also received oil from platforms Grace (decommissioned 1998) and Gail (currently plugged and abandoned). The plant once processed 4,602 barrels of oil and 3,700 thousand standard cubic feet of gas per day, according to the City of Carpinteria.

After 2015’s Refugio Oil Spill effectively shut down offshore oil production across Santa Barbara County, Venoco gave up their leases in 2017 and subsequently declared bankruptcy, leading Chevron to take back ownership of the property. In 2019, Chevron submitted their first draft application for decommissioning to the City of Carpinteria and got the go-ahead in January 2026 to start taking apart the facility.

The Carpinteria Processing Facility is surrounded by sensitive environments: to the north is City Hall; to the east is Tee Time Practice Center and a farm; to the south is the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, where seals come to give birth to their young; and to the west is a residential neighborhood, including a preschool. There is also a high likelihood that cultural Chumash artifacts will be found during the process of decommissioning.

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“Balancing all these sensitive receptors and understanding how to operate safely and responsibly amongst all of that has been a pleasure for our team to do and execute,” said Mark Korte-Nahabedian, Chevron’s Corporate Affairs Advisor for the West Coast Decommissioning Program.

There is active air quality and sound monitoring in place, as well as around 1,600 soil probes installed to help to determine the best ways to restore the land.

The most dramatic demolition currently taking place is the removal of Tank 861. Standing at 50 feet tall and 189 feet in diameter, the tank is quickly being cut apart and the steel is being recycled.

Future plans for the site are still up in the air. The City of Carpinteria in their March 2026 draft Coastal Land Use Plan categorized the property as “Planned Unit Development,” which is defined as “underutilized parcels that are intended primarily for residential use but would also be appropriate for recreation, limited commercial uses, and open space.” —Elaine Sanders

S.B. to Rename Calle César Chávez?

The revelations of sexual abuse allegations against civil rights activist and labor leader César Chávez, uncovered in a New York Times investigative report last week, have forced local and state leaders to reconsider the legacy of a man who was celebrated as one of the most important figures in Mexican-American cultural history.

California legislators have already announced plans to change César Chávez Day to focus on a wider celebration of the entire farmworker movement. Here in Santa Barbara, government officials are already considering changing the name of Calle César Chávez and making a similar redirection of the focus on future holiday celebrations.

California has celebrated César Chávez Day (Mar. 31) since 2000, and there are 30 schools, seven university buildings, five libraries, three statues, and more than a dozen parks and streets in the state dedicated to Chávez, including Calle César Chávez in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara City Councilmember

Oscar Gutierrez said the news was “heartbreaking, shocking, and disappointing,” and he is hoping that the community can use this as an opportunity to call out the behavior of predators like Chávez.

City Administrator Kelly McAdoo told the Independent the city has not formally had time to evaluate the issues and make recommendations to council yet, but she did confirm that she spoke with councilmembers to discuss how the city would bring the matter to a future meeting.

McAdoo said changing a street name is a “fairly lengthy process,” and the earliest the city could schedule discussion would be April 7. As for the upcoming March 31 César Chávez Day, McAdoo said there would not be time to change or eliminate a holiday before this year’s scheduled holiday, which is recognized as a day off for all city employees.

“As this is a benefit to employees, any change or elimination of the holiday would require negotiations with the unions,” McAdoo said. “We wouldn’t be able to move quickly enough to make any changes prior to the March 31 holiday.” —Ryan P.Cruz

Supernovae Superstar

UCSB Grad Student Helps Crack Code Behind Power and Space ‘Chirps’ of Exploding Stars

by Tyler Hayden

Nearly 20 years ago, Santa Barbara astrophysicist Dr. Andy Howell was part of a team that discovered what’s called “superluminous supernovae,” the hyper-bright explosions of large dying stars. “At first, we didn’t know what they were,” Howell said. Regular supernovae were already among the brightest phenomena in the universe releasing as much energy in weeks or months as our sun will in its 10-billion-year lifetime but these eruptions were far more dazzling, by many orders of magnitude.

To help explain the mysterious and rare event only 100 or so have been observed since researchers developed the “magnetar model.” The theory went that a star’s violently collapsing core would sometimes create a magnetar, a rapidly spinning neutron star with a powerful magnetic field. (A neutron star is half a step away from a black hole, incredibly dense objects that cram the mass of the sun into a ball 10 miles wide.)

As the magnetar spins, scientists thought, it acts like a battery and pumps energy into the expanding supernovae, increasing their intensity.

While the model could account for the astounding energies needed for superluminosity, Howell said, it could not explain the strange periodic bumps in brightness that researchers also observed. Most supernovae fade in a predictably smooth arc, but these explosions were displaying undulations or “chirps” of light that pointed to hidden physics taking place within the celestial bombs.

Now, it appears that Howell’s protégé Joseph Farah, a fifth-year graduate student at UC Santa Barbara and Goleta’s Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO), has helped crack the code to not only confirm the magnetar model but also explain the chirps. A paper by Farah and international researchers featured on the March 12 cover of Nature magazine and is being hailed as a breakthrough in the field.

“I think Joseph has found the smoking gun, and he’s tied the bumps into the magnetar model, and explained everything

with the best-tested theory in astrophysics General Relativity,” said Howell. “It is incredibly elegant.”

For 200 continuous days in 2024 made possible by LCO’s global network of 27 telescopes Farah and his colleagues tracked a superluminous supernova located roughly a billion light-years away. They determined that some of the matter ejected during the star’s explosion fell back toward the magnetar and formed a platter of material called an “accretion disk.”

Because the magnetar was so dense and spinning so rapidly, it twisted spacetime around itself and caused the disk to wobble like a spinning top. As it wobbled or “precessed” the disk periodically blocked and reflected light from the magnetar, turning the whole system into a sort of strobing cosmic lighthouse.

LCO Director Dr. Lisa Storrie-Lombardi said the significance of the findings cannot be overstated. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years, and the only thing with an impact close to Farah’s result that I’ve been a part of was the discovery nine years ago of seven earth-sized planets orbiting the star TRAPPIST-1,” she said. “Farah’s result is phenomenal.”

For his part, Farah who in 2022 helped capture the first image of a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our Milky Way galaxy called this month’s paper “the most exciting thing that I have ever had the privilege to be a part of.”

“This is the science I dreamed of as a kid,” he said. “It’s the universe telling us out loud and in our face that we don’t fully understand it yet and challenging us to explain it.”

Farah is set to defend his PhD thesis at UCSB this May and after that will continue his research as a Miller Fellow at UC Berkeley. He’ll be working alongside Dan Kasen, the physicist who originally proposed the magnetar model.

But before that, he will deliver a talk at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History called General Relativity Beats the Heart of a Dying Star. The event takes place on March 30 at 7 p.m. Visit lco.global for more information. n

4,000-Unit Housing Project Near Los Alamos Moving Forward

Twenty years from now, if you drive from Orcutt to Los Alamos, you may see what looks like an entirely new town. The development group, Solstra Communities California, is proposing 4,000 units of housing, including single-family homes, apartments, and townhomes, along with roads, shops, offices, parks, fire and police stations, a school, and hiking trails through undeveloped country.

In March 2023, the company brought the project before Santa Barbara County’s Planning Commission. The commission unanimously approved the project’s application to start the required environmental studies.

Earlier this month, the county published an environmental scoping document, which outlines what will be addressed in environmental review of a project. On March 25, a public meeting was held in Santa Maria to allow comments on what environmental impacts the county should consider in its review.

The project, known as Solomon Hills, will span 4,200 acres, including 1,900 acres that once belonged to an oil company. The land,

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ANIMALS

As monarch butterfly populations plummet, environmental groups are pressing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service to list the monarch as an endangered species. The monarch was proposed in 2024 for the Endangered Species List, which would trigger federal protections for their dwindling populations. A final decision was due in December 2025. That never happened. Now, the Center for Biological Diversity and Center for Food Safety are suing the service, trying to force officials to set a binding date for the butterfly’s listing. The delay, conservationists say, increases the risk of the “beloved pollinator” going extinct.

COURTS & CRIME

Abu Bakr Sugich, 44, was charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly stabbed Sheriff’s Deputy Fabian Flores in the chest with a “hunting-style knife” on 3/20 during a welfare check at La Posada, an interim supportive housing community on Hollister Avenue. Authorities said the suspect continued the assault before additional deputies were able to subdue and arrest him. Flores was transported to Cottage Hospital, where he was treated for nonlife-threatening stab wound before being released home. Sugich is being held in county jail on $1 million bail.

Eri Arzate, 38, was arrested 3/22 after allegedly wielding a firearm near the intersection of Olive and Ortega streets and leading police on a vehicle pursuit on Santa Barbara surface streets and onto southbound Highway 101. Police stopped pursuing Arzate by car due to threats to public safety around the Carpinteria stretch of highway.

which is now zoned for commercial agriculture, includes at least 66 oil wells and other infrastructure.

According to the county’s environmental scoping document, Solstra would permanently close the 66 oil and gas wells near the project area. It would also decommission old oilfield infrastructure, such as pipelines and storage tanks.

“We bought an oil company, but we also invested into two fundamental trends,” Oscar Crohn, a principal in Solstra at the time, told the planning commissioners at the March 2023 meeting. “One is the growing demand for housing for North County citizens and businesses. The other is the eventual transition away from fossil fuel dependence into a more sustainable future”

Solstra proposes four phases of building over a 14-year period. It estimates that 10 percent of the housing units will be affordable.

Members of the public can comment on the scope of the environmental review (note that is not the review itself but what the review will address) until Friday, April 17, at 5 p.m. Comments can be sent to padsolomonhills@ countyofsb.org —Christina McDermott

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About an hour later, a sheriff’s helicopter picked up the search by air after reports of an unoccupied vehicle matching the suspect’s description was located near 1300 Kowalski Avenue. Police later arrested Arzate and booked him into county jail for four felonies criminal threats, brandishing of a firearm, assault on an officer, and evading and two misdemeanors for driving on a suspended license and possessing tear gas. He is being held without bail.

UCSB’s police department evacuated Henley Hall on 3/19 due to what it called a criminal threat. On 3/20, UCSB Dean of Students Joaquin Becarra sent students an email saying that the emergency notification was made “out of an abundance of caution to allow for a thorough and safe search of the building.” Becerra wrote that UCPD did not identify any threats after the search and believes the criminal threat was not credible. He said the incident was still under investigation. UCSB has not said what the criminal threat was. Anyone with information related to the incident or other safety concerns can contact UCPD at (805) 893-3446.

LABOR

Just days after tentative agreements were announced, roughly 40,000 unionized workers across the UC system have voted to ratify new fouryear contracts following months of demonstrations, strike threats, and sustained bargaining. The contracts took effect immediately after the vote concluded 3/20. Union leaders said the ratification was the culmination of an eight-month organizing campaign that included statewide practice pickets at all 10 UC campuses, including UCSB. The new agreements lock in raises, immigration protections, and job-security provisions. n

Hwy. 101 Widening Enters Final Phase

Starting April 6, drivers will see the Highway 101 widening project enter its final phase of construction, which is planned to be completed in 2028. The section of highway from the top of Montecito through Santa Barbara will see a dramatic lane change in May, and a closure of Cabrillo and Los Patos Way offand on-ramps, as a new bridge and ramps are built. Two lanes in each direction will remain open during the day to keep traffic moving.

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“This is a huge moment for our community,” said City of Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse in a statement. “Starting construction on the final segment of Highway 101 in Santa Barbara means we are delivering on the promise we made to voters investing local dollars locally to improve safety and reduce congestion.”

The Los Patos Way exit will permanently close in the first week of construction. The brand-new Olive Mill Road southbound on-ramp will be opened before Cabrillo Boulevard ramps close a few weeks after the closure of Los Patos Way.

In this section set to be completed in 2028 the Cabrillo Boulevard interchange will be completely reconstructed. A new bridge will be built over what is now

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landscaping and the left-hand Cabrillo offramps, bringing the north and southbound lanes of traffic together, complete with offand on-ramps in both directions and a teardrop traffic pattern to increase the flow of vehicles.

The City of Santa Barbara is also making road improvements to the Milpas Street corridor, which is currently under construction.  The city is also in charge of construction on the Cabrillo Union Pacific Railroad undercrossing, and it is currently in the design phase and has not yet started construction. The nearby Los Patos Way and Cabrillo Boulevard roundabout has been completed, another City of Santa Barbara project, in advance of the major construction yet to come.

—Elaine Sanders

Hire-Local Program Lacks Local Hires

An initiative reportedly designed to maximize the number of local workers hired for large county government public works projects worth $10 million or more is posting desultory results after three years of actual experience.

Three years ago, the Santa Barbara County supervisors voted to require that large contracts be awarded to union shop companies as opposed to large non-union contracting firms. The thinking was this would maximize the number of local tricounty workers, improve the quality of work, and ensure labor peace.

In addition, the initiative known alternately as Project Labor Agreements or Community Workforce Agreements promised to deliver a union-supported apprenticeship program offering local youth a pathway to higher-paying jobs that would enable them to remain in their hometowns.

To date, the number of local employees getting these jobs has been less than it was before. On average, about 40 percent of those hired can be considered local, compared to 50-60 percent before. The percentage of local hires has ranged between 10 and 68 percent according to a report released to the supervisors two weeks ago.

As for the apprenticeship program, Public Works czar Chris Sneddon noted there was “a paucity of data.” Translated, he said the role of the much-ballyhooed apprenticeship programs has been neither emphasized

nor tracked from job to job to determine the magnitude of its impact, if any.

The program was backed strongly by organized labor when the supervisors approved it and bitterly opposed by local non-union contractors. For candidates backed by the Democratic Party, support for the program was a key litmus test for political support. According to Sneddon, local union halls typically don’t have enough workers on hand to hire locally, so contractors getting large county contracts are forced to hire outside the tri-county area. Sneddon also noted that the big contracts requiring union workers have typically had only two bidders, and the bids come in higher than expected.

Supervisors Steve Lavagnino and Bob Nelson both of whom skew politically to the right expressed disappointment in the paucity of local jobs produced. For the other supervisors who lean far more to the left the numbers were politically awkward. The discussion took place just months before the June mid-term elections when union support matters and there was little appetite by the board majority to probe the matter.

Joshua Medrano of the Building Trades Council cautioned the supervisors from rushing to judgment based on less-thanstellar data. “Take a deep breath,” he told the supervisors. “Try not to have a knee-jerk reaction at this moment.”

—Nick Welsh

Forklift Killer Sentenced to Probation

David Ernest Baskett, the former Santa Maria Airport Commissioner, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter and was sentenced to one year’s probation for his role in the forklift-inflicted death of 39-year-old Tiffany Ann Peterson in 2024. At the time of the killing, Baskett had his vehicle perpendicularly extended 20 feet into the lane of oncoming traffic on an airport property road with the eightfoot-long forklift elevated four feet off the ground. Peterson’s father drove his pickup truck right into the forklift, which impaled Peterson’s car and killed his daughter, sitting in the passenger’s seat at the scene, immediately. Because Baskett, now 83, wasn’t using the forklift at the time, the forklift prongs should have been dropped to ground level to avoid such grisly

incidents from occurring. At the time of the collision, Baskett said he couldn’t back up because there was a safety vehicle immediately behind him.

When notified that criminal charges had been filed, Baskett said he was “shocked and sad,” adding he was also “appalled.”

After the accident, the airport board revoked Baskett’s access to restricted areas, and the airport insurance company threatened to cancel the airport’s policy unless Baskett was pulled from it, citing him as a high-risk client. Baskett later sued the airport, its general counsel, its insurance carrier, and fellow board members.

“While no outcome can undo that harm,” said District Attorney John Savrnoch, “we are satisfied that Mr. Baskett has been held accountable for his actions.”

ATTACK IN WEST BANK

hands and feet and were yelling things like ‘We are going to kill you!’ ”

The Palestinian man and the activists were all zip-tied at the wrists and ankles, and the attackers confiscated all phones, wallets, passports, and one of the activists’ bags. Ava said she was hit in the face when she could not immediately locate her phone in the chaos.

As this was happening, Ava saw the attackers aggressively strip Abu al-Kebash from the waist down before they zip-tied his genitals tightly, “poured water all over his naked bottom half,” and “brutally beat him into the dirt” with a club. Abu al-Kebash described the attack in a video interview with CNN, saying the settlers dragged him around the village naked in an act of public humiliation.

Ava described fearing for her life as she was dragged out of the tent by her hair so forcefully that chunks were torn out. The activists and the father were hit with clubs and forced to the center of the property, where they saw the group of 30 Israeli settlers had let loose the family’s flock of more than 350 sheep. She said the settlers were “running around beating the rest of the Palestinian family,” and she could only hear shouting as she was whisked off into another tent.

In this tent, Ava and the other activists were forcefully shoved to the ground with the Palestinian men in the village. The children, she said, were huddled in the rear of the tent, whimpering and whispering prayers as the settlers beat and kicked the activists and men. Ava said the Palestinian men received the worst of the blows, with the patriarch curled up nearly unconscious with a “bleeding gash on his swollen cheek.” Ava said a cloth was thrown over her face but she heard the settlers taunting and threatening the family, telling them they

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would return if the family didn’t leave the land. The settlers forced the two activists to remove their rings, threatening to break their fingers and continuing to strike them in the face.

“One settler messed with my belt and I screamed because I thought they were going to rape me,” she said.

After the group of attackers cut off their zip-ties and retreated, Ava described the chaotic scenes following the attack, as family members scrambled to gather remaining sheep and women tended to the injured men. The settlers had cut off the electricity and stolen hundreds of the family’s sheep, worth the equivalent of hundreds of thousands in U.S. dollars. The ambulance did not arrive for four hours.

The attacks on Palestinian families in the Jordan Valley have increased in number over the past several months, Ava said. And the lack of arrests or convictions in violence committed against Palestinians has forced many to consider leaving the region. At the end of February, Israeli forces issued demolition orders for at least 10 farms in the area, and multiple families in the surrounding villages have left out of fear in the past few weeks alone.

Ava said she hopes that people back in Santa Barbara will consider the impacts of the U.S. government’s involvement in foreign military aid. Israel is the largest recipient of military aid since WWII, with more than $300 billion in aid over the course of its history.

“It is easy to call this the worst fucking night of my life,” Ava said. “But for Palestinians, it was but another violent injustice imposed by Israel on an infinitely long list of human rights abuses.”

To read the full story, visit independent.com/ santa-barbara-activist-among-victims.

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Ever Been Bit by a Dead Dog?

LOOK UP! You ever wonder what’s worse not looking or not seeing? For me, the question grows less hypothetical by the minute. And no, I’m not talking about all the things we still can’t believe are happening. Instead, I’m talking about mundane, obvious stuff.

Big stuff. Right-in-front-of-us stuff.

I can’t remember when I first stopped seeing that giant sandstone Spanish wedding cake of a castle that dominates the corner of Chapala and Canon Perdido streets, right in the sclerotic heart of our downtown Santa Barbara. Maybe 30 years ago? Maybe 40?

In all that time, I never saw one person go inside. Or come out. In all those years, I never met a single person who said they had. Sure, I had friends who claimed their moms once worked there. But that was back in the preautomated days when it was the Telephone Company building. And the phone company needed lots of moms to patch through all the long-distance telephone calls. And all those moms had to park somewhere. Hence, the vast, huge lake of a parking lot in the back. Today nobody’s mom patches through long-distance calls. Efforts at upkeeping the building have been desultory. Real estate people call that “fallow.”

This morning, riding by in the crack-ofdawn darkness, the building was, as usual, dark. Except, eerily maybe even creepily I saw light coming out from the second floor.

Did I only imagine it was buzzing? What 1950s sci-fi, shape-shifter, body-snatcher movie was happening in there?

I checked out the two entrances. The midcentury moderne entrance alcove by Chapala Street had that polished granite look of the late 1940s that proclaims, “Progress is our most important progress.” Today, it had, plastered onto its frosted-glass front window, not only a “No Trespassing” sign but also a legal document authorizing city police to roust any lost soul seeking the alcove as a port in the storm.

The other main entrance on Canon Perdido Street was even more forbidding. The gargantuan wooden-beam front door big enough to function as a drawbridge for a moat stood behind the spiked, black wrought-iron gate with a shiny new padlock.

The building was constructed in 1927, two years after Santa Barbara’s great earthquake of 1925. The phone company added a third story in 1947, two years before the United States blew up the first atom bombs. The building was built to withstand both. It is described as an example of Plateresque architecture, a style credited to Italian architects brought to Spain during the 1500s to create buildings proclaiming that country’s imperial omnipotence. How the mighty have fallen.

For 99 years, this building, with a style unlike any other in Santa Barbara, has stood unnoticed and underappreciated. It’s amazing what you cannot see when you don’t see

people going in and out.

All that, we are told, is about to change. The third floor is to become a super highend, exclusive club Canon Vaults is the name giving off frisky speakeasy vibes mixed with a hint of James Bond. It will be where people with art collections, wine collections, rare coin collections, rare record collections, vintage baseball collections, and maybe even Granny’s old china that no one knows what to do with, will be able to store their stuff with sublime confidence it will be safe.

But it’s also offering a unique lounge experience where members can hang out, mingle, and engage in some highly curated events described as “immersive experiences, intimate gatherings, and meaningful connections with our exclusive members’ circle and distinguished guests.”

Admittedly, when I read stuff like that, I tend to seek refuge in Groucho Marx’s old line, “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” But when you talk to Jason Jewell, the man behind Canon Vaults, for even a few minutes, you know the building won’t be a dead zone anymore.

Princeton educated, Jewell was a professional squash player for many years, chalking up court time in such faraway places as Saudi Arabia and the Arctic Circle. More recently, he’s been deep into investments. Jewell’s enthusiasm falls on the irresistible side.

He doesn’t speak so much as he dreams out loud. Even when you take notes, you may not remember precisely what you heard. But you know something’s going to happen Jewell, in some ways, is just the tip of a massive self-storage iceberg. If I’m doing the math right, the first and second floors will also have self-storage, and outside in the parking lot will be a new five-story structure with about 68,000 square feet of more self-storage. All that, I am told, will make the development of a five-story, 44-unit apartment complex on the same property by Jewell’s partner Greg Reisz economically viable. Of those 44 units, four will be affordable.

Meanwhile, across town on East Canon Perdido, the old California State office building now home to the State Department of Industrial Affairs and the Labor Board will soon be converted to self-storage, too.

Why not housing? The Telephone building has lead pollution that can’t be cleaned up because of the gargantuan one-megawatt backup generator on top. So that’s out. But in addition, Santa Barbara has half the self-storage space most places in California have. As housing units get smaller and their residents older, we face a crisis of excess stuff All those family memories you can’t just take ’em to the landfill.

Or maybe we can. Maybe we have to. See?

—Nick Welsh

‘Mixed-Status’ Misunderstood

Aproposed federal rule affecting “mixed-status” households has uncovered a misunderstanding of how housing policy works:

Federal law dictates that no one receives housing assistance when they are not eligible due to immigration verification status. And, in households where some members are eligible and others are not “mixed-status” households assistance is provided only for eligible members of the household.

The current system already reflects both the letter and the spirit of federal law. There is no loophole to close. This proposal would force families into a false choice: separate, or stay together and risk homelessness.

In Santa Barbara County, approximately 302 families including 587 children would be directly affected. Most of the children are citizens and fully eligible for assistance. This policy would affect families who work in our community, whose children attend our schools, and who are part of the fabric of Santa Barbara.

Housing policy, at its core, is about stability. The proposed change introduces instability. It creates hardship where none is required by law. And it does so with no measurable gain in housing supply, efficiency, or compliance.

Now is the time for public engagement. HUD will accept public comments on this proposed rule through April 21, 2026. I encourage residents, housing providers, and community stakeholders to review the proposal and share their perspectives to: federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/20/2026-03405/ housing-and-community-development-act-of1980-verification-of-eligible-status.

Public input matters. Policies like this shape the future of our communities, and thoughtful, informed voices can make a difference.

—Rob Fredericks, Exec. Dir., S.B. City Housing Authority

Rename the Calle

Of the disturbing reports regarding Cesar Chavez, none rattled me as much as that of Dolores Huerta. For the cofounder of the United Farm Workers to reveal at age 95 that Chavez had both raped and sexually manipulated her was a very sad and brave act.

I always admired Huerta’s lifelong integrity and fight to make conditions better, but now, we know just a little of what it cost her. I propose we honor this remarkable woman while she is alive. Let’s rename everything officially named Cesar Chavez to honor Dolores Huerta. —Tina Boradiansky, S.B.

As sites named for Chavez will undoubtedly be renamed in Santa Barbara, it would be entirely appropriate for Calle Cesar Chavez to be renamed Calle Leo Martinez. Leo’s heart has always been in Santa Barbara, and few have influenced the community more over a period exceeding 50 years. The proximity of the current calle to La Casa de la Raza he was its first president would also make this renaming appropriate and could bolster the effort for reacquisition of La Casa by the community. —Lanny Ebenstein, S.B.

Flawed STR Ordinance

The S.B. City Planning Commission voted 4-2 for a short-term rental (STR) ordinance that would sharply restrict vacation rentals and rely primarily on “homestays” in the coastal zone. But the key takeaway wasn’t the vote it was the unanswered questions.

Commissioners asked critical questions about STR supply, compliance feasibility, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) impacts, and Coastal Act compliance. Answers were not provided.

Hotels cannot absorb the displaced demand. Our hotels already run at about 68 percent annual occupancy and about 77 percent in summer. If STRs disappear, visitors won’t shift to hotels many simply won’t come. That directly undermines the Coastal Act’s mandate to preserve affordable coastal access.

As drafted, the ordinance risks: eliminating a substantial share of coastal visitor lodgings, relying on homestays that cannot replace real demand, and proceeding without supporting data. The result could be Coastal Commission rejection, legal challenges, and costly delays.

The better path forward would be for the city to grandfather existing, compliant operators. If tied to the owner, not the property, these licenses would phase out over time through natural attrition, yet preserve coastal access, protect responsible operators, and eliminate illegal activity.

The city has time to get this right. Instead, this ordinance appears to be rammed through to reach the Coastal Commission while Councilmember Meagan Harmon serves as chair.

That may be good politics. But it is not good planning.

—Charlotte

Warner, S.B.

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Ronald "Ron" Stern

10/27/1927-03/09/2026

Ronald “Ron” Stern, originally called Rudolf Stern, was born in Berlin Germany to Ernst and Margarete Stern, joining older sister Gabriele. In 1933 the family fled to London, as Germany was becoming unsafe for Jews. Ron and Gabriele initially attended Golders Hill School in the Hampstead Garden Suburb of London. Later, Ron attended Whittinghame College, a Jewish boarding school in Brighton and then St. Paul's School, which had been relocated from London to Berkshire during the war years. Upon graduation from St. Paul’s, Ron joined the RAF and served for 2 years as an Airman, spending most of his service stationed at the Kenninghall Heath V.H.F. Fixer Station in Norfolk.

Despite being a British subject, Ron's career aspirations to become a pilot in England were limited, owing to his German birth, so he emigrated to the U.S. in the late 1940s, arriving in Los Angeles on a sun-soaked April day, still wearing his British wool jacket and trousers. His host family immediately took him to Sears to buy clothes that were more suitable for the mild California climate, including his first T-Shirt!

While working on his American pilot’s licenses and toward becoming a U.S. citizen, Ron held many odd jobs including working in warehouses in the garment industry, as an electrician’s assistant in Hollywood, a taxi driver in Los Angeles, a licensed Jaguar mechanic in Beverly Hills, and he even delivered singing telegrams! After becoming a citizen, Ron worked for the LA County Air Pollution Control District where he addressed complaints about polluters ranging from cars to factories. Ron also volunteered as a pilot with the Civil Air Patrol and performed as a stage actor at the Coronet and Player’s Ring Theaters in Los Angeles in the 1950s.

In the 1960s, Ron flew for a number of smaller supplemental airlines including Admiral Airlines, Mercer Airlines, and Saturn Airways, the latter of which took him to Berlin for an initial period of 6 weeks that

stretched into 18 months and led to him meeting and marrying a local girl. Ron moved back to Los Angeles, accompanied by his bride Barbara, in February of 1965. Their first full day in Hollywood was another beautiful Southern California day that was almost the exact opposite of the bitter cold they had left behind in Berlin. Ron’s aviation career briefly took them to New Jersey, but sunny California soon beckoned them back. By fall of 1966, Ron had landed a job with Aero Spacelines in Santa Barbara, where he piloted the various Guppy Aircraft, which played a crucial role in NASA’s race to the moon. When the company shut down its operations locally, Ron was given the opportunity to relocate, but chose instead to stay in Santa Barbara, which he was able to call home for nearly 60 years.

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a challenging time for pilots as the aviation industry experienced significant changes, so Ron became a dispatcher for the California Highway Patrol. It was during this time that his daughter Roxanna was born. In the early 1970s, Ron again found work flying cargo, but was based out of Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. He later flew for Pacific Alaska Airlines which supported the construction of the Alaska Pipeline and was based out of Fairbanks, Alaska. Wanting to stay closer to his family which included his wife, daughter, and mother-in-law, Ron shifted careers and became a realtor, working for the local firm of MacElhenny, Levy, and Co.

In 1980 Ron made the move back to civil service and landed a job with the County of Santa Barbara Real Property Division, where he worked as a Right of Way Agent. This position allowed him to utilize his writing skills to draft leases for the county and to incorporate his aviation knowledge to support administering three local airports that were managed by the County, namely Santa Ynez, Lompoc, and Santa Maria. A lifelong learner, Ron earned his Associate of Science in Real Estate degree from Santa Barbara City College in the early 1980s, which helped him in his county career. He was very proud to have facilitated the administrative transfer of the Lompoc Airport from the County of Santa Barbara to the City of Lompoc, prior to his retirement in 1992.

In the 1980s, Ron remained active in aviation by working as a flight instructor for the UCSB Flying Club and by joining the California State Military Reserve,

which was a volunteer branch of the California National Guard. During his decade of service with the CSMR, Ron attained the rank of Major prior to reaching mandatory retirement age and being honorably discharged in 1996.

Ron enjoyed an active retirement, taking several trips back to England for school reunions and to visit family. He also volunteered for Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic, was active on the Board of the Masonic Lodge, which he had initially joined upon his arrival in Santa Barbara 30 years prior, and regularly worked out at Gold’s Gym or rode his bicycle to Goleta Beach. He nurtured his love of performing arts by singing with the Santa Barbara Oratorio Chorale, later called the Master Chorale, until he was nearly 90 years old. Ron was very social and was also a member of several local organizations including Al’s Squadron, the Retired Employees of Santa Barbara County, and the German Club of Santa Barbara, of which his wife Barbara was a long time board member. Ron and Barbara also enjoyed traveling together to places far and wide including Germany, England, Poland, China, New Zealand, and Washington D.C., but also to destinations closer to home such as Monterey, Cambria, as well as daytrips to Solvang and Carpinteria.

Ron and Barbara became grandparents in 2007 and Ron again became a grandfather in 2010. He enjoyed watching his granddaughters grow up and seeing them sing and dance at recitals and at German Club and Fiesta events. He also got to attend preschool, elementary school, and junior high graduations.

After Barbara’s death in 2008 Ron learned about the Jewish Federation of Santa Barbara, where he began regularly attending Tuesday Schmooze Room and the monthly Holocaust Survivors Group meetings. He also became one of the Federation’s regular presenters to local student groups who visited the Portraits of Survival exhibit, sharing his story of a life interrupted by terrible political forces, hoping that telling the next generation would help ensure that those atrocities would never be repeated.

Ron continued to travel locally and internationally, often visiting friends in Los Angeles, attending airport festivals from Santa Ynez to Camarillo and everywhere in between, or attending school reunions, family weddings, and milestone birthdays in England, as well as visiting family in Ger-

many. His final trip overseas was to Berlin, Germany in 2018 to witness the installation of “Stolpersteine" at his childhood home. Stolpersteine are brass markers embedded in the sidewalk in front of a Jewish family’s last home of choice before having been forcibly removed. There are thousands of these all over Germany and Europe. This moment allowed him to finally reclaim that which had been taken from him, his parents, and his sister over 80 years prior.

Old age brought a number of maladies and injuries, but Ron prevailed each time, even coming back from a catastrophic fall in 2017 that initially left him unable to move either of his arms and one of his legs. Thanks to amazing medical care and the teams at both Cottage Rehab and Sansum Rehab, Ron made an almost full recovery and was able to continue living in his own home for another 8 years, with the part-time support of the Home Instead caregiving team, until just six months before his death. The family is grateful for all the many providers who made it possible for Ron’s final decade to be spent in his home of choice.

Ron ultimately left this world on a warm spring morning on his own terms. He was cherished until the end by his family and friends who visited him often. The family wishes to thank Abundant Care for being there around the clock for Ron in his final months and Central Coast Hospice for their support of Ron and his family at the end of his life.

Ron is survived by his daughter Roxanna Stern Nocker, son-in-law Nicolas Nocker, granddaughters Maxine and Alexandra Nocker, as well as extended family and friends in England, Germany, France, Israel, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout the U.S.

Those who wish to commemorate Ron’s life may do so by making a donation to either ASAP Cats or the Jewish Federation of Santa Barbara.

A memorial will be held on Saturday April 18, 2026 at 1:00 at the Santa Barbara Masonic Lodge. All are welcome. RSVPs are kindly requested by emailing RHSMemorial2026@gmail.com.

02/21/1957– 11/21/2025

David P. Pell passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 21, 2025.

Dave was born on February 21, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawaii to his parents James & Judith Pell. The Pell family moved from the Hawaiian Islands to the Bay Area (with a quick stop in Eleria, OH), settling in Sunnyvale, CA where Dave and his brothers James Jr. & Gregory grew up. He attended Sunnyvale High School and played trumpet in the marching band. After graduating high school, Dave attended Foothill College in Los Altos, CA before moving to Santa Barbara in the early 80’s. He worked in the culinary & hospitality industries in Santa Barbara for the last 40 years, having positions locally at the Biltmore, Raytheon, Samarkand, Cottage & Sansum clinic. Dave was very friendly and outgoing, sparking conversations with everyone and anyone. His biggest passion was music, DJ’ing for both his college radio station (KFJC 89.7FM at Foothill College) and a local Reggae station in the Santa Barbara area during the 80’s. He loved reggae & rock n’ roll music, going to every concert he could. Some of our best memories were seeing Van Halen, AC/DC, Steel Pulse & Aerosmith. He picked up golf when he lived in Palm Desert in the 80’s and fell in love with the game, passing that love of the sport down to his son Anthony when he was 4 years old. Another love of his was the Raiders, which he proudly represented in his daily life.

He recently got married to his longtime love Martha Gainey in August, with a large celebration of family and friends in town. The pictures and memories from that celebration will be a lasting memory in the lives of everyone who knew him best. Along with his two brothers, Dave is survived by his wife Martha, his son Anthony, daughter in law Lilly, granddaughter Remi and Martha’s daughter, Megan.

Trump to California’s Courts: Drop Dead

What This Means for the Rule of Law

BY DAVID S. SECREST

On Saturday, March 14, Sable Offshore restarted the pipeline that ruptured in 2015 and poured 142,000 gallons of crude across the Gaviota Coast. It did so under direct orders from the president, who invoked the Defense Production Act to override two active state court injunctions, a pending federal appellate case, a federal consent decree, and the express opposition of the Attorney General, the State Fire Marshal, the Coastal Commission, State Parks, and the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.

Every institution of California state and local government that had jurisdiction over whether this pipeline could safely restart said no. Every single one.

As a Santa Barbara civil litigator for 35 years, I want to focus on what this means for the rule of law because that is what is at stake here, not just for environmentalists, but for every person who has ever relied on a court order to mean something.

Judge Donna Geck’s preliminary injunction was issued last July after full briefing and argument. It was narrowly crafted: Sable could not restart until it had obtained all necessary approvals and permits and had filed a verified notice, signed under penalty of perjury, identifying each approval. The ruling turned on the California Pipeline Safety Act, which requires the State Fire Marshal to discuss the factors it considered significant before granting a safety exemption. Judge Geck found the State Waivers contained no such discussion. She found petitioners had established a reasonable probability of success on the merits.

This was not judicial activism. It was the careful application of a specific state statute to specific facts by an experienced, nonpartisan jurist appointed by a Republican governor, registered decline-to-state, board-certified as a civil trial specialist. Her ruling invited compliance, not confrontation.

The administration chose confrontation. And in doing so, it did something that should alarm every lawyer, every judge, and every citizen who believes that court orders are not suggestions.

The 2020 Federal Consent Decree entered in the Central District of California specifically requires State Fire Marshal approval before any restart. That decree was agreed to by the United States Department of Justice. It is a binding federal court order. The DPA invocation does not mention the consent decree. It does not modify it. It does not ask the district court to amend it. It simply ignores it.

A consent decree can be modified only by the court that entered it. The executive branch cannot unilaterally override a judicial decree by invoking emergency powers. To hold otherwise would mean that any court order that inconveniences the execu-

tive branch could be swept aside by saying the words “national security.”

And consider who is being rescued. Sable Offshore is a SPAC a blank check company that bought this pipeline system with a $625 million loan from ExxonMobil. Its CEO’s last company filed for bankruptcy. Sable has $97.7 million in cash, burns $25 million to $30 million per month, is contesting an $18 million Coastal Commission fine, and is facing criminal prosecution by our own District Attorney. This is not a pillar of national energy infrastructure. It is a leveraged bet by Houston investors that went sideways, and the President of the United States is bailing it out.

The manufactured-crisis rationale makes it worse. Trump started the Iran war. Gas prices spiked. Now the crisis he created is the justification for overriding California’s sovereign regulatory authority. A UC Santa Barbara analysis found the restart would not reduce foreign oil imports and would increase global greenhouse gas emissions.

For those of us who live in Santa Barbara, this is personal. We watched the Refugio oil spill destroy our beaches. We watched the community come together to demand accountability. We watched the regulatory and judicial process work slowly, imperfectly, but work. And now a president has ordered a company to restart the same corroded pipeline over the objection of every institution that was supposed to protect us.

But the implications extend far beyond Santa Barbara. If the DPA can be used to override state court injunctions and state regulatory authority whenever a president declares a favored industry essential to national security, there is no limiting principle. Water regulations. Air quality standards. Labor protections. Land use authority. All of it becomes subject to executive override.

In 1975, President Ford refused to bail out New York City, and the Daily News ran perhaps the most famous headline in American newspaper history: “Ford to City: Drop Dead.” Ford’s sin was neglect. What is happening here is domination the affirmative use of federal power to override our courts, our regulators, and our laws on behalf of a private corporation.

The courts are still open. The lawsuits are still pending. The injunctions remain in force. California will fight this. But oil is flowing through a corroded pipeline today because the president decided a Houston oil company’s balance sheet matters more than the rule of law.

Harold G. Kilminster 05/07/1929-02/04/2026

Our dear father passed away peacefully at home in Santa Barbara, California on February 4, 2026. Harold G. Kilminster (“Hal,” also known as Buddy), was born in Santa Barbara to Harold and Anna Kilminster on May 7, 1929. Shortly after Hal’s birth, the family moved into their newly built home in the lower Mission Canyon area. Young Hal enjoyed riding his bike and his horse “Sweetheart” to the Santa Barbara Mission and the Museum of Natural History, where he could learn about the Chumash Indians and view their artifacts. These early experiences influenced his future career as a history teacher. Hal also rode his horse in the Fiesta parades and enjoyed dressing up in his Western California cowboy attire. Hal attended Peabody Elementary School and La Cumbre Junior High, and was in the seventh grade when World War Two began, something that also spurred his lifelong passion for history. Hal noticed one of his friends stopped attending school. He rode his bike to the Mesa, where his friend's family had a nursery, and discovered the family had been relocated during this difficult time. Hal persevered and focused on his studies and school fundraisers, selling magazines to the staff at the Hoff General Hospital, where the municipal golf course is located today.

After graduation from Santa Barbara High School in 1947, Hal was accepted to Cal Poly SLO and received a degree in animal husbandry. He then attended UCSB Riviera campus, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in history and his teaching credential. During a social event at the school, he met a fellow student named Barbara Cravens of Carpinteria, and married her after

graduation.

Hal returned to Cal Poly with his new bride to pursue his master's degree, which was interrupted when the Navy called him to duty during the Korean War. He was shipped to the Philippines, where he served as combat engineer and a secretary to his supervisors when they discovered his advanced typing skills. Upon his return home from his service abroad, Hal was accepted to the Marine Corps Officers Candidate School, and received an acceptance to a master's program and an employment offer from the Santa Barbara School District, which he accepted, all in the same week!

Hal began teaching history at Santa Barbara High School, then was transferred to San Marcos High School in 1961, where he stayed until his retirement in 1995. In addition to teaching history, he taught typing, driver's education and training, was a football coach and the director of the Equestrian Club and the horse show events. Always enjoying working with students, he was also a substitute teacher at Dos Pueblos High School during his retirement.

During his summer breaks from teaching, Hal kept busy by working as a firefighter, and one summer he was on the Hot Shot crew. He was also employed part time by the U.S. Forest Service as an Air Service Manager dispatching Borate fire bombers from the Santa Barbara airport. He also volunteered at the Child's Estate and helped convert it to the Santa Barbara Zoo, where he was honored as a lifetime member for his service. Hal also volunteered as a security officer for the 1984 Olympic Village at UCSB.

Hal is survived by his daughters, Panda, Beryl Schoenfelder (Dennis), and Heidi Jackson; his grandchildren, Coryl, Amanda Sedgwick (Shane), Ashley, Rob, and Hayden; his great grandchildren, Jayden and Ferris. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 66 years, Barbara, his daughter Tami, and his sister Audrey.

A private burial is planned at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, and a celebration of life will be announced soon.

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Owen E. Patmor

04/14/1931-02/02/2026

Owen E. Patmor, 94, of Goleta, California, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to John and Beatrice Patmor on April 14, 1931, Owen lived a full life defined by love, humor, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.

Owen proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict before beginning a long and dedicated career at Delco, from which he retired after 25 years.

Owen began raising his four daughters in Greendale, Wisconsin, with his first wife, Rosalie Patmor. There, he embraced the outdoors and simple family traditions— many camping trips in the family tent trailer, attending the Wisconsin State fair in West Allis each year, watching the Greendale Fourth of July parade with sparklers in hand, and piling the kids into the station wagon for evenings at the drive-in theater.

In 1972, a job transfer brought Owen and his family west to Goleta, California, where he would spend the remainder of his life and continue creating lasting memories with family and friends. In Goleta, Owen embraced an active lifestyle he truly loved. He took great pride in gardening, found joy in running—including completing a marathon in Santa Barbara—and became an avid cyclist. He rode his bicycle to work every day, a reflection of both his discipline and his enduring love of the outdoors.

Owen’s love of cycling led him to his second wife, Doris Phinney, with whom he shared many joyful years before her passing last year. Together, they traveled far and wide by bicycle, reveling in the freedom of the open road. Owen would take the lead on the climbs, while Doris delighted in speeding past him on the descents. The friendships they formed along the way enriched their lives, and their many adventures reflected the deep bond and devotion they shared.

Owen’s passions revolved around the outdoors—from bike riding and hiking to tending his garden and visiting the local farmer’s market. He also enjoyed classical music and the theater,

finding joy in both. And after a long ride or a day spent outside, he was always happy to relax with a good IPA, savoring both the flavor and the moment.

Of all the things he loved to do, Owen found his greatest joy on a bicycle and was an active member of the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. He rode from Seattle to Milwaukee to attend his 50th high school reunion, and for his 60th birthday completed the Davis Double, riding 200 miles in a single day. Over the years, he participated in many longdistance rides across the country, including RAGBRAI, the sevenday ride across Iowa.

Owen was also a devoted fan of the UCSB Gauchos Women’s Basketball team. He was a longtime member of the Fastbreakers and held season tickets for nearly 30 years.

He is survived by his daughters Debbie Johnson, Mary Simpson, Linda Palid, and Sue Sikkink; stepdaughters Charla Bregante and Daria Bregante Laudeman; twelve grandchildren from his six daughters; five great-grandchildren; and Rosalie Patmor. His family and friends will remember him for his gentle spirit, keen wit, and the kindness he showed to everyone around him. He will be missed by all who knew him.

A memorial “happy hour” celebration of Owen’s life will be held at Stowe Grove Park Area 2 on May 30th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Plans are also underway for a tribute bench along a Santa Barbara County bike path—a fitting honor for a man who found such joy on two wheels under the Goleta sun. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to MOVE Santa Barbara County, a non-profit organization that supports cyclists or Cycling Without Age, a group that provides bike rides to older adults.

Heidi Stagg

09/03/1930-03/09/2026

Heidi (formally, Adelheid) Stagg passed away on March 9, 2026. She was 95. She spent 50 years of her long life living, working and volunteering in Goleta and Santa Barbara. She was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.

Heidi was born in 1930 in Darmstadt, Germany. Much of her childhood was spent during the hard years of WWII and its

aftermath. A few years after the war, she found a job with the U.S. Military Government as a physical education instructor to local youth. She met Gene Stagg, a U.S. Army officer serving in Germany during that time. They married in 1951 and were devoted to each other for 57 years until Gene passed away in 2008.

When Heidi married Gene, she became an Army wife. Their daughters, Renate and Regina, were both born in Army hospitals where they were posted. From Heidi’s perspective, the most important post was Japan. She was strongly drawn to the art and culture of the country, and from then on, filled their home with Japanese furniture and objects. While living in Tokyo, Heidi did some fashion modeling. After Gene left the Army and her daughters were a little older, Heidi took up modeling again, first in Atlanta, and then in Dallas, wearing the new makeup and styles of the swinging 60s, including the required false eyelashes which she could never wait to take off.

The family moved to Goleta in 1973 when Gene took a position at Raytheon. Looking for a new outlet for her creativity, Heidi found a job with the Lou Rose group of fashion stores then on upper State Street in Santa Barbara. She eventually became the manager and buyer for the main store, and when the business sold, she continued working for the new owners at Lou Rose for DaRue. She was well known for the fashion shows she organized around town. Heidi brought passion to her work; she loved to help women look their best. She worked until she was 78 years old, when she retired to spend full time with Gene, who was 90 by that time. After Gene died, Heidi volunteered in the ER at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, where she demonstrated the same commitment she had shown to her fashion career, ultimately receiving an award as the most devoted volunteer.

Although Heidi left Germany in 1951 and never lived there again, she maintained a close relationship with her sister, Ursula. When they were together, on the phone or in person, there was always lots of laughter. Heidi’s daughters have countless fond memories, including of walking all over San Francisco and Santa Monica with their mother in the early years after they left the Army. Heidi walked fast, even when she was in her 80’s. Heidi was a fun grandmother. She enjoyed sharing the best of Santa Barbara with her granddaughters, especially the Natural History Museum and the Zoo. Dogs adored her. She was asked not to

greet the security dog at Cottage Hospital because he was so happy to see her that he would forget his duties. Most notably, Heidi was a friend to those in need; she had a special place in her heart for immigrants and for friends bearing responsibility for the longterm care of a loved one.

Heidi is survived by her daughters, Renate Wheeler and Regina Stagg (Joel Feuer), her granddaughters, Ashleigh Wheeler, Anna Feuer (Antón Barba-Kay) and Rebecca Feuer (Daniel Hoy), her nephew, Michael Glemser, and her greatgrandson, Emmanuel Barba. Her beloved canine companion, Stanley, now lives with Renate.

The family gives special thanks to the wonderful caregivers of Raya’s Paradise of Los Angeles and Home Instead Senior Care of Santa Barbara who helped take care of Heidi in her last years.

Donations in memory of Heidi can be made to the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation.

James Edwin McNeil 10/16/1931– 03/18/2026

James (Jim) Edwin McNeil was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 16, 1931, to Dr. Robert L. and Elizabeth (Bloesius) McNeil. He had two older brothers and a younger sister. He grew up in Hartland, WI, and attended Hartland High School, graduating in 1949 as a three-sport letterman, Class President, and member of the drama, glee, and photo clubs.

Jim served on the USS Patapsco during the Korean War. While in the Navy, he traveled through Santa Barbara, California, planting a seed that would shape his future. He was a member of the American Legion Post 294 in Hartland for over fifty years.

After returning from the Navy, he married Jean Burdick in April 1956. They started their family in Milwaukee, enjoying time there with family and relatives, especially when Jim played baseball for the Monches Hilltop Tavern baseball team.

He joined General Motors (AC Electronics Division) in Milwaukee in 1955, and attended night school at Marquette University, obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1964. The company offered Jim an opportunity to join GM/Delco Electronics in Santa Barbara, and having seen the beauty of the

town during his Navy days, he quickly agreed. The family moved west in 1966 and settled into their new home, which Jim remodeled numerous times to support his growing family. He lived in that same house the remainder of his life.

Mr. McNeil worked on many important projects during his tenure with GM. As a member of the Delco Sea Operations group, he directed and held overall responsibility for the development, fabrication, installation, and data evaluation for in-water instrumentation for the Atomic Energy Commission’s Aleutian islands testing for Projects Milrow and Cannikin. He logged over 400 dives supporting these activities and the development and installation of underwater acoustic measuring devices extending from Japan to the US west coast.

A pioneer in the development and application of microprocessor systems for maritime navigation and automotive uses, he also supported development of electrical systems on the Apollo lunar roving vehicle. In the early 1980s, he delighted his children by bringing home GM cars with onboard navigation systems and a touchscreen display that managed the radio, climate control, trip information, and other diagnostic data.

After retiring from his long career at GM/Delco, he learned to fly, piloting his plane in the skies above Santa Barbara, eventually donating his plane to charity. A true renaissance man, he also took up ceramics and jewelry making.

He passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 18, 2026, at Serenity House.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bob and Donald; sister Barbara; and daughter Elizabeth. He is survived by Jean McNeil; daughters Mary Carralejo (Kevin) and Diane Weir (Bob); and sons Jim (Suzan), Steve, and Don (Marcy). He also leaves behind seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mr. McNeil will be buried at Calvary Cemetery with a service held there Friday, March 27th at 11:00am. Celebration of Life to follow immediately thereafter. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Serenity House or Easy Lift.

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Mary Ann Manning 10/04/1951-03/12/2026

Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois, to a father who was a career policeman and mother who was a housewife. She is first generation Irish. Mary’s father was born in a village called Athlone located near the center of Ireland. He became an American citizen by enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW2.

Mary attended college at Roosevelt University outside of Chicago studying French and American Literature. She started her career at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois as an event planner, which lead to her lifetime career as a salesperson and eventually working out of the Santa Barbara office where she retired. Mary ended her career in 2016 with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield as the Director of Group Sales after 30+ years. While Mary was an extremely successful businesswomen especially in a male-dominated industry, her greatest joys were building personal relationships, spending time with loved ones, working out at the gym, and of course dancing.

Dancing was where Mary met her husband, Bob Coleman. These two were the perfect dance partners, but most importantly they were the perfect life partners. As they learned the dance steps, they realized during that process what fun they could have living life together. The chance encounter at the Carrillo Recreation Center and after a few dates, found Mary and Bob were inseparable.

Everyone who met Mary enjoyed her joie de vivre or joy of life. Mary continued the tradition of her father, Patrick, that everything is a potential laugh and to enjoy life every day. She maintained a lightness of being that she shared with everyone. This is what will be missed.

Mary leaves behind her husband Bob Coleman, her sister Diane Ferrara (Charlie), her niece Morgan Spicer (John), her very much-loved grand-nephew Sam Spicer, and her beautiful poodle Astro.

I want to give a special thanks everyone at Heritage House. Shout out to President Bill McGeever for building such a fine facility. Alejandra Nunez and Sofia Vasquez for their tireless effort and understanding. To all the caregivers and staff at Heritage House that made Mary’s stay comfortable.

Tara Amanda Finley

06/04/1989-03/07/2026

Tara Amanda Finley, beloved wife and mother of three, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2026 in Santa Barbara at 36 years old.

Tara was born Tara Amanda Sim on June 4, 1989 in San Mateo, CA to Kathryn (née Fisher) and Shelby Sim. Shortly after, the family moved back to their hometown of Santa Barbara. After her parents’ divorce and subsequent remarriages, Tara grew up surrounded by love and support from Kathryn and her husband Matt Randmaa, Shelby and his wife Amy Sim, and a growing extended family all around her.

From a young age it was clear to all that Tara was so special. Her creativity, imagination, intelligence, insight, passion for the defenseless (especially animals), and sharp wit were unmatched, all bursting out from behind her beautiful blue eyes. She was the big sister to Kurtis and Jack Randmaa, and to Aiden and Bella Sim. She became the leader of the pack for the many cousins that followed.

Tara was an adventurous child who eagerly explored a wide range of interests, including Brownies, softball, basketball, Junior Lifeguards, guitar, and many others. She had a special passion for acting and took great pride in her roles in various school productions.

Tara was a voracious reader from a young age, and would read the latest Harry Potter book in its entirety within 2 days of its release. That love of literature helped Tara develop into a gifted writer, becoming the editor-in-chief for her high school paper, the Dos Pueblos Charger Account. Tara went on to get her BA in Public Relations from USC’s Annenberg

School for Communication and Journalism, where she was regularly featured on the Dean’s List.

After college Tara embarked on her career with various roles in publicity, marketing, social media, writing, editing, and publishing for LA Weekly, the Village Voice, Street Media, Irvine Weekly, and BUST Magazine. Of particular importance to Tara was the struggle of those who were persecuted, abused, or punished simply because they weren’t part of society’s preferred class, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Her empathy and fierce spirit to hold power to account were pervasive in her writing.

It was during her college years that she met John Finley, the love of her life. Tara and John were married in 2016, and they moved back to Santa Barbara where they started their family. While Tara continued her career as a contributing writer and the editor-in-chief of BUST Magazine, her most important role was that of Mom to their children: Charlie, Jasper, and Briar. Her dog, Murphy, was her fourth child and her constant companion.

Tara was a devoted mother who nurtured her children with love, a sense of adventure, and strong self- confidence. She encouraged them to live in harmony with nature and fostered in them a deep appreciation for animals. A deeply spiritual person, Tara also instilled in her children the values of empathy and compassion.

Tara was taken from all of us too soon, leaving a void in our hearts which will never be filled. Tara is survived by her loving husband John and their three children, Charlie, Jasper, and Briar; her parents Kathy and Matt Randmaa and Shelby and Amy Sim; her siblings Kurtis Randmaa, Jack Randmaa, Aiden Sim, and Bella Sim; her grandparents Barbara Fisher, Diane Freeman, Juri and Connie Randmaa, and Doris Sim; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tara was preceded in death by her beloved grandfathers Ralph Fisher and Earl Sim, and her fur babies Joe and Gus.

Marian Ruth (Beach) Jones was born to Arthur and Helena Beach on September 21, 1944, in Whittier, California. Her parents didn't have a name for their new redhaired baby girl and chose a name after the Marian Pattern Company. She was destined to sew and quilt beautiful works of art. She spent her childhood growing up throughout California and graduated from San Luis Obispo High School in 1962. She was a proud Tiger Alumni. She made many dear friends during high school, who have remained lifelong friends. She attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Cuesta College, and was employed with the County of San Luis Obispo. In 1967, she met Don Jones on a weekend backpack trip. Don couldn't keep his eyes off Marian, or her car, a Chevy Corvair. She often bragged that her car helped to attract her man. The couple fell in love and balanced one another well. The couple married in 1970, and began their life together in Santa Barbara, CA. Marian was employed for the County of Santa Barbara. She and Don raised two daughters (Karen and Amber). She had may talents and interests, such as cooking (Coca-Cola Cake was a family favorite), sewing, needlepoint, quilting, traveling, camping, and volunteering in the local community.

She also was a matchmaker and played cupid by reuniting some friends. She enjoyed listening to Dolly Parton and The Beach Boys and attended concerts. She was a lifelong Dodger Baseball fan, and often loudly cheered for her team. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church. She had an amazing generous spirit, and a beautiful smile. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don of 52 years.

She is survived by daughters Karen (Ryan), and Amber. She is the proud grandma to Kane (Cydney), Kalena, and Kiana. She has one sister, Pat, and

was a fun aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She was very family oriented. She was a kind human being, good friend and loving to each person she encountered. She passed away on March 16, 2026, after a brief illness at 81 years old. A private celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Sarah House of Santa Barbara, where Marian received compassionate care, or ResQCats of Santa Barbara. Marian loved her cats, and they loved her. Marian will be buried in her favorite dress, her wedding dress.

Jessie Peterson 11/02/1942-03/02/2026

Jessie Peterson, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. Despite her health struggles, she remained filled with a positive glow, always greeting family, friends, and caregivers with love and laughter.

Originally born in New York and raised in Marin, Jessie spent the last 11 years of her life in Santa Barbara to be near her children and grandchildren. A dedicated artist and activist, she deeply appreciated music, family, and her community. Having been immersed in the art and jazz scene of the 1960s and 70s, she drew lifelong inspiration from her family of artists.

Jessie was incredibly active and loved the outdoors, particularly hiking, tennis, and Qi Gong. she also enjoyed espresso with her favorite sweets and frequently outplayed her two sons at dominoes. She especially loved watching and playing tennis with her children and grandchildren, some of whom pursued professional careers in the sport. She will be remembered as someone who cherished everyone and faced every adventure with a smile.

The Peterson family extends a special thank you to the nurses, caregivers, and practitioners who provided such exceptional care for her over the years.

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Tennis and Swim Camp | Ages 8-14

Participate instructuredtennis lessons and spend breaksatLos Baños del Mar pool.

Theater Camp | Ages 7-12

Sing, dance, and prep the set before putting on a performance for friends and family.

SUMMER camp SUMMER camp

W“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.”

“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, — Ralph Waldo Emerson

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

hether your wild things are going to camp for the first time or returning for another unforgettable summer, now is the time to find the perfect experience for your unique camper. Get ready for outdoor exploration, creating art, teamwork, debating, science, computer skills, and so much more.

Let the Santa Barbara Independent’s annual — and most comprehensive — Summer Camp Guide assist you in finding the perfect way for your happy campers to spend this magical season to find adventure, make friends, and have fun!

Look for information on how to be listed in next year’s guide in our paper and online in February 2027. Listings are not automatically rolled over from the previous year without verification. —Terry Ortega

SUMMER camp

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The Alcazar Theatre Summer Drama Camp

This two-week program will focus on acting, improv, character work, and set design and will end with a public performance.

Grades 4-12. The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. Call (805) 901-3554 or email orsaasa@gmail.com. thealcazar.org

Amplify Day Camp

ACA-accredited girls+ music and arts camp in Ojai offering immersive, empowering creative programs and electives.

Grades 3-8. Besant Hill School, 8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai. Call (805) 699-5247 or email jen@amplifyartsproject.org. amplifyrocks.org

Apples to Zucchini Cooking School

Join for hands-on cooking classes and foodie-focused art, science, and fun!

Grades TK-6. S.B. Middle School, 1321 Alameda Padre Serra. Call (415) 652-0571 or email info@atozcookingschool.org. atozcookingschool.org/summer-camp

Art Explorers Summer Camps 2026

Weekly themed camps in visual arts, sewing, cooking, movie making, drawing, painting, clay, and digital arts.

Grades K-8. Vieja Valley School, 434 Nogal Dr. Call (805) 570-5599 or email ozwicke@artexplorerssantabarbara.org. terrificscientific.org

Art Spot Summer Kids Art Camp

Creative and fun art camps designed to inspire young minds with art projects, painting, and fun.

Ages 7-12. 320 Alisal Rd., Ste. 306, Solvang. Call (805) 325-8092 or email info@artspotonwheels.com artspotonwheels.com

Artstudio 4 Kids

Artstudio 4 Kids offers inspiring summer art camps! Explore sculpture, clay, and fantastic multimedia projects in a beautiful outdoor studio setting.

Ages 6-12. 815 Puente Dr. Call (805) 689-8993 or email geraldineotte@gmail.com. artstudio4kids.com/summer-camps

Boxtales Theatre Company Greek Mythology Camp

Learn acting skills, teamwork, and self-esteem; gain confidence; and make new friends as you create an original performance based on classical mythology.

Ages 9-13. The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. Call (805) 962-1142 or email info@boxtales.org. boxtales.org/2026-summer-theatre-camps

The Crafter’s Library Summer Craft Camp

Eight weekly camps for crochet, embroidery, macramé, drawing, painting, and hand sewing fun!

Ages 8-17. The Crafter’s Library, 9 E. Figueroa St. Call (805) 770-3566 or events@thecrafterlibrary.com. thecrafterslibrary.com/summer-camp-2026

The Dance Hub Youth Ballet Summer Intensive

A two-week program with ballet and jazz classes and a final performance.

Ages 9-18. S.B. The Dance Hub, 22 E. Victoria St. Call (805) 450-7535 or email info@dancehub.org. dancehubsb.org

Destination Dance

Explore beyond the dance moves and find belonging, confidence, joy, and wellness through fun-filled dance camps.

Ages 3-18. S.B. Dance Arts, 531 E. Cota St. Call (805) 970-4422 or email info@sbdancearts.com. sbdancearts.com

Let your curiosity set sail at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

Catch a sailfish – steer a ship from the Channel Islands to the Santa Barbara Harbor – create an exciting art project – learn about maritime history, and more – all summer long!

Fun for all ages. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

113 Harbor Way, Ste 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 sbmm.org

Drumline Camp

Join us for this energetic camp where students learn technique and rhythm on various percussion instruments.

Rising grades 6-9. La Cumbre Junior High School, 2255 Modoc Rd. Call (805) 284-9125 or email info@santabarbaraeducation.org. sbefoundation.org/sbef-summer-programs

Goleta School of Ballet Dance Camp

A fun two-week camp that includes daily ballet class, musical theater, crafts, choreography, and a performance!

Ages 8-12. Goleta School of Ballet, 303 Magnolia Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 328-3823 or email info@goletaschoolofballet.com. goletaschoolofballet.com

Goleta School of Ballet Summer Intensive

Summer Intensive offers intermediate/advanced students a focus on classical ballet technique ending with a performance. In person.

Ages 12-17. Goleta School of Ballet, 303 Magnolia Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 328-3823 or email info@goletaschoolofballet.com. goletaschoolofballet.com

Grant House Sewing Center: Have Fun Sewing Camps!

Have fun learning how to sew! Make cool projects. Kids 8-12 and teens 13 and up. Sign up now!

Ages 8-13+. Grant House Sewing and Fabric Store, 336 E. Cota St. Call (805) 962-0929 or email ghsewingmachines@gmail.com. havefunsewing.com

InterAct Summer Camps

InterAct offers children and teens a fun, structured, and creative environment to explore acting, singing, dancing, and theatre skills. Ages 4-16. Unity of S.B., 227 E. Arrellaga St. Call (805) 869-2348 or email info@interacttheatreschool.com. interacttheatreschool.com/camps

Kathy’s Music, Movement, Instrument & Creative Arts Camps

Creative indoor-outdoor camps featuring world music, drumming, ukulele, piano, singing, dance, storytelling, art, friendship, and active fun. Small groups.

Ages 4-7 and 5-10. 2300 Garden St; and Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Rd., Carpinteria. Call (805) 729-0698 or email kindermusikathy@gmail.com. kathysmusicmovement.com

Lights Up! Middle School Musical Theater Summer Camp

Two-week musical theater workshop exploring acting, improv, voice, and movement while building confidence, collaboration, and bringing creative stories to life.

Call (805) 689-9837. Email info@lightsupsb.com.

Lights Up! High School Jukebox

Musical Theater Workshop

Participants will create a jukebox musical that will feature popular songs and im provised scenes while building confidence, creativity, and performance skills

info@lightsupsb.com.

Momentum Dance Company Summer Dance Camps

Summer Dance Camps

Ages 3-12. Momentum Dance Company, 12 E. Figueroa St. Call (805) 364-1638 or email momentumdancesb@gmail.com. momentumdancesb.com

SUMMER

Nick Rail Summer Band Camp

A well-established band camp where students work with instrument specialists and play in a group band. All levels are welcome!

Rising grades 4-12. S.B. Junior High School, 721 E. Cota St. Call (805) 284-9125 or email info@santabarbaraeducation.org. sbefoundation.org/sbef-summer-programs

PEAK2PACIFIC: Nature Arts

Studio Summer Camp

Nature Arts Studio Summer Camp “peeks” into exploring the arts with and while connecting with nature.

Ages 6-12. Santa Barbara. Call (805) 689-8326 or email peak2pacific@gmail.com. peak2pacific.com

S.B. Parks & Rec Ceramics Camp

Campers will learn the basic techniques of wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing.

Ages 8-15. Chase Palm Park Craft Ctr., 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps.SantaBarbaraCA.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/camp

S.B. Parks & Rec Theater Camp

Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, and prepping the set before putting on a special performance for friends and family.

Ages 7-12. Carrillo Recreation Ctr., 100 E. Carrillo St. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/camp

Stage Left Junior

Creative arts include singing, dancing, acting, art, and cooking culminating with a finale performance and art showcase with a reception.

Ages 4-12. Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 570-1661 or email stageleftjr@gmail.com. stageleftsb.com

Stage Left Productions Presents Matilda

Intensive training in auditioning, comedy, characterization, and vocal/ dance/improv culminating in a performance. Tech track is available.

Ages 9-17. Location TBA. Call (805) 965-0880 or email stageleft@cox.net. stageleftsb.com

Stimulate minds, encourage teamwork, build character, and develop self-esteem at our summer camp!

MYTHOLOGY CAMP

Create an original theatre piece inspired by Mythology! Learn Acting Skills. Gain Confidence. Make New Friends. Come to 1, 2, or all 3 weeks!

Ages: 9-13

Location: The Marjorie Luke Theatre

When: Week One: June 15 - 19

Week Two: June 22 - 26

Time: Mon- Thurs 9am–3:30pm Friday 9am–1pm

Cost: $325 per week Week Three: June 29 - July 3

Sign up early space is limited!

The Adventure Begins

Summer Camp at the Garden

Join us for a fun-filled outdoor experience they’ll never forget. Reserve your spot today!

Beginner Ice Skating Camps

$490 per

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State Street Ballet Academy Ballet Boot Camp

Daily ballet, conditioning, pointe/pre-pointe, etc. with a performance.

Ages 12-18. State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 563-3262 x1 or email info@ssb-academy.com. ssb-academy.com

State Street Ballet Academy Contemporary & Choreography Dance Camp

Daily contemporary class and choreographic exploration that will include a performance.

Ages 12-18. State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 563-3262 x1 or email info@ssb-academy.com. ssb-academy.com

State Street Ballet Academy One-Week Dance Camps

Daily ballet, jazz, tap, and art with a final performance. Different camps to be offered each week include Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan

Ages 7-12. State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 563-3262 x1 or email info@ssb-academy.com. ssb-academy.com

State Street Ballet Academy One-Week Mini Dance Camps

Ballet, jazz, tap, and art with a final performance. Different mini camps will be offered each week include Under the Sea, Lion King, K-pop, Happy Days, and Disney.

Ages 3-6. State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 563-3262 x1 or email info@ssb-academy.com. ssb-academy.com

State Street Ballet Academy Summer Dance

Camps

Ballet, jazz, contemporary, and Broadway dance, culminating in a performance. tap, and art with a final performance.

Ages 3-18. State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 563-3262 x1 or email info@ssb-academy.com. ssb-academy.com

State Street Ballet Academy Two-Week Junior Intensive Dance Camp

Junior dance intensive for serious ballet dancers with a performance at the Lobero Theatre.

Ages 10-18. State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 563-3262 x1 or email info@ssb-academy.com. ssb-academy.com

Summer @ Laguna

Create, design, and perform in camps featuring ceramics, jewelry, painting, dance, theater, music, and crafts!

Ages 4-17. Laguna Blanca School, 4125 Paloma Dr.; and 260 San Ysidro Rd. Call (805) 687-2461 or email camps@lagunablanca.org. lagunablanca.org/summeratlaguna

Summer Clay Camp

Week-long outdoor clay camps where kids design, sculpt, and fire their own ceramics while learning pottery techniques.

Grades 1-5. Maker House, 1351 Holiday Hill Rd., Goleta. Call (805) 681-9393 or email programs@makerhouse.org. makerhouse.org/summerclaycamp-1

Woodworking and Games Summer Camp

A hands-on skills camp where students build real things, move their bodies, and gain lasting confidence.

Ages 10-14. 7421 Mirano Dr., Goleta. Call (805) 568-8282 or email intuitivewoodworking@gmail.com. intuitivewoodworking.com/summer-camp

Young Singers Club

Voice lessons tailored to the individual singer. Ages 9+. 4713 Chandler St. Call (805) 280-9802 or email youngsingersclub@gmail.com youngsingersclub.com

The Young Actors Conservatory: The Acting Intensive

Professional-level acting training in one intensive week. Scene analysis, character development, and showcase performance for serious students.

Ages 14-22. The New Vic Theater, 33 W. Victoria St. Call (805) 965-5400 x541 or email education@etcsb.org. etcsb.org/education-and-outreach

A H a SUMMER CAMPING! AN ADVENTURE RETREAT FOR TEENS

June 16th - June 19th

Sage Hill Group Campground, Los Padres National Forest

For rising 9th-12th graders: Apply to attend this year’s camp! Limited spots available

• Tent camping

• Nature hikes

• Swimming in and exploring the nearby river

• Cookouts, s’mores, stargazing

• Screen-free adventures, connections, and FUN!

Questions? Contact Sarah Block, sarah@ahasb.org ¿Preguntas? Contacte a Paulina Romero (Bilingüe) paulina@ahasb.org

CONNECTION | CREATIVITY | BEACH DAYS | FUN FIELD TRIPS!

Santa Barbara Groups June 29–July 17

Jr High Students

Incoming 7th graders - incoming 8th graders: Mon–Thurs 9:00 AM–12:00 PM SBJH

Thurs. 2:00–5:00 PM, Leadbetter Beach

Sr High Students

Incoming 9th graders - graduating 12th graders

Earn Community Service or a stipend Tues–Thurs 9:00 AM–12:00 PM OR Tues–Thurs 2:00–5:00 PM YouthWell, 602 Anacapa Street

Carpinteria Groups June 16–July 3

Sr High Students

Incoming 9th graders - graduating 12th graders

Earn Community Service or a stipend Mon–Fri 9:00 AM –12:00 PM

Location TBD

For enrollment questions contact Paulina Romero, Director of Enrollment 805) 229-1079 | paulina@ahasb.org

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The Young Actors Conservatory: Camp DramaRama

This musical theatre performance workshop is two weeks of creative growth in acting, singing, and dancing, ending with a showcase performance onstage.

Ages 9-13. The New Vic Theater, 33 W. Victoria St. Call (805) 965-5400 x541 or email education@etcsb.org. etcsb.org/education-and-outreach

The Young Actors Conservatory: Musical Theatre Intensive

An award-winning director will lead a comprehensive week-long musical theatre intensive to feature vocal mastery, character work, and showcase performance.

Ages 14-22. The New Vic Theater, 33 W. Victoria St. Call (805) 965-5400 x541 or email education@etcsb.org. etcsb.org/education-and-outreach

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Education/STEM

California Learning Center S.B.

Ratio 1:1 in-person tutoring, all ages, and remedial enrichment. College counseling, essay support, SAT prep, and career advising.

Ages 6+. California Learning Ctr., 3324 State St., Ste. L. Call (805) 563-1579 or email wendi@clcsb.com. clcsb.com

Cate Summer Institute

A fun, engaging academic camp blending hands-on learning, leadership development, and outdoor adventure.

Grades 5-7. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carpinteria. Call (805) 684-4127 x134 or email jessica_seriano@cate.org. catesummerprograms.org

Life by Design 2026

Learn skills and techniques to design your life, environment, body and mind, social and business skills,. and economic well-being.

Ages 15+. The Sandbox Longboard Conference Rm, 414 Olive St. Call or text (805) 448-8896. tinyurl.com/Life-By-Design-Camp

Debate Camp

Specializing in parliamentary debate, public speaking, and Model UN. Highly interactive suited a variety of age groups and ability levels.

Rising grades 5-10. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carpinteria. Call (888) 512-8154 or email info@debatecamp.com. debatecamp.com/carpinteria

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(Ages 15-18)

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Math Camp at S.B. Family School

Fun, hands-on exploration of creative extracurricular mathematics, with weekly themes, for kids who enjoy math.

Grades 3-10. North Goleta. Call (805) 680-9950 or email camps@sbfamilyschool.com. sbfamilyschool.com/camps

McEnroe Reading & Language Arts Clinic Summer Camp

Campers will engage in reading, writing, discussion, and creative activities that are grounded in their interests and curiosities.

Grades 1-6. Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, UCSB. Call (805) 893-7905 or email readingclinic@education.ucsb.edu. tinyurl.com/McEnroe-Camp

MOXI Camp

MOXI Camps boost creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills with fun STEAM programming.

Grades K-6; Jr. CIT and CIT: grades 7-12. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, 125 State St. Call (805) 770-5000 or email camps@moxi.org. moxi.org/camp

Nature Adventures™ Summer Camp

Trained instructors weave science, art, and nature into amazing educational programs at both the Museum and Sea Center. Ages 4-12. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol; Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf. Call (805) 682-4711 x136 or email csipiora@sbnature2.org. sbnature.org/natureadventures

Octobots Robotics Summer Camp

Building, coding, hands-on teamwork, real challenges, and the high-octane rush of outdoor competitive robotics.

Rising grades 5-9. Dos Pueblos High School, 7266 Alameda Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 637-0197 or info@teamoctobots.org. teamoctobots.org/camps

S.B. High School Computer Science Academy’s Creative Computing Camp: Art and Design

Learn to create digital art and animations through code with fun engaging activities taught by SBHS Computer Science Academy students. Rising grades 7-8. Computer Science Academy, SBHS, 700 E. Anapamu St., Rm. 26. Call (805) 966-9101 x5027 or email dfrausto@sbunified.org. sbhscs.org/summer-camp

S.B. Parks & Rec Bizzy Girls Entrepreneur Camp

Girls will enjoy hands-on lessons in business concepts, sales, and marketing to develop their own product line.

Ages 6-12. MacKenzie Park Ctr., 3111 State St. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/camp

S.B. Parks & Rec Lego Camp

Following a curriculum designed by engineers, campers will have fun exploring concepts in physics, architecture, and engineering.

Ages 6-12. Westside Neighborhood Ctr., 423 W. Victoria St. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. santabarbaraca.gov/camp

S.B. STEM Camp

Fun, educational, hands-on classes in robotics, engineering, outdoor games, art, and chemistry taught by credentialed teachers.

Ages 5-11. Peabody Charter School, 3018 Calle Noguera. Call (805) 455-9152 or email lauren.rodriguez@peabodycharter.net. sbstemcamp.com

Summer @ Laguna

Hands-on academic camps in math, writing, physics, Mandarin, architecture, and more to inspire curious minds.

Ages 4-17. Laguna Blanca School, 4125 Paloma Dr.; and 260 San Ysidro Rd. Call (805) 687-2461 or email camps@lagunablanca.org. lagunablanca.org/summeratlaguna

Summer’s Cool @ The REEF

Marine Science Institute! Spend a week investigating the wonders of the sea at UCSB’s teaching aquarium, the REEF!

Ages 9-12. The REEF at UCSB (end of Lagoon Rd. near Campus Point Beach). Call (805) 893-8765 or email outreach@msi.ucsb.edu. reefsummercamps.msi.ucsb.edu

Westmont’s Engineering Design Innovation Camp

An immersive, hands-on camp experience for high school students interested in exploring the world of engineering and innovation. Grades 9-12. Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd., Montecito. Email djensen@westmont.edu. westmont.edu/engineering

APR. 18 11:30 AM TO 3 PM Rancho La Patera & Stow House in Goleta, CA

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State Street Ballet Academy Dance Camps offer a fun and engaging experience with classes in ballet, jazz, tap, art, and drama, culminating in an end-of-session performance.

AGES 3-6 GES

Disney Mini Camp | May 26th-May 29th | 9am-12pm

Happy Days Mini Camp | July 13th-July17th | 9am-12pm

Lion King Mini Camp | August 3rd-August7th | 9am-12pm

KPop Demon Hunter Mini Camp | August 17th-August 21st | 9am-12pm

Under the Sea Mini Camp | August 10th-14th | 9am-12pm

GES 7-12

Happy Days Camp | July 13th-July17th | 9am-3:30pm

Lion King Camp | August 3rd-August7th | 9am-3:30pm

AGES 10-18 GES

Junior Intensive | July 20th-August 1st | 9am-3:30pm VISIT WWW.SSB-ACADEMY.COM TO

SSBYD Audition Camp | August 17th-August21st | 4pm-7pm

Master Class Camp | May 19th-May22nd | 4pm-7pm

Ballet Boot Camp | May 26th-29th | 4pm-7pm

Contemporary & Choreography Camp | June 1st-June5th | 4pm-7pm

SUMMER

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Westmont’s Science by the Sea

For high school students passionate about exploring science, theology, philosophy, history, and the liberal arts. Grades 11-12. Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd., Montecito. Email bcarlson@westmont.edu. westmont.edu/physics/science-by-the-sea-camp

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Adventure Lab @ Crane

Choose your summer adventure from engineering and arts to hiking. We offer supportive, small-group instruction for everyone! Ages 4-14. Crane School, 1795 San Leandro Ln., Montecito. Email adventurelab@craneschool.org. craneschool.org/about/summer-camp

AHA! Juniors Summer 2026

This three-week, four-days-a-week camp will include field trips, creative projects, and team-building activities.

Rising grades 7-8. S.B. Junior High School, 721 E. Cota St. and field trips. Call (805) 229-1079 or email paulina@ahasb.org. ahasb.org

AHA! Summer 2026

This three-week, three-days-a-week camp will include field trips, creative projects, and team-building activities. Rising grades 9-12. Location TBD. Call (805) 229-1079 or email paulina@ahasb.org. ahasb.org

Best U Camp

Most affordable all-day summer camp in downtown S.B. Enjoy games, water play, hikes, beach days, field trips, and more! Age range 4-13. 33 E. Micheltorena St. Call (805) 490-2285 or email seanbestucamp@yahoo.com. bestucamp.com

Camino Real Cinemas: Metro Summer Kids’ Movie Series

See a $2 family movie favorite every Wednesday at 10 a.m. June 17-August 12. Age range 2+. Camino Real Cinemas, 7040 Marketplace Dr., Goleta. Email neig@metrotheatres.com. metrotheatres.com

Camp MCS

Creative summer fun awaits, and spots fill up fast, so register today!

Ages 3-12. Montessori Center School, 401 N. Fairview Ave., Ste. 1, Goleta. Call (805) 683-9383 or email l.tosta@mcssb.org. mcssb.org

Your Future Starts Here

June 14–25 • Ages 14-18

Private Lessons Orchestra Performance with Miguel Harth-Bedoya Chamber Music Coaching & Performances

Studio Classes

College Readiness Workshops

The ultimate summer training center for exceptional instrumentalists, held in the spectacular coastal setting of Santa Barbara.

Over two immersive weeks, learn directly from the Academy’s renowned teaching artists, and perform with peers equally committed to musical excellence.

Now Accepting Instrumentalist Applications Special Locals Rate! musicacademy.org/highschool

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Girls Inc. of Greater S.B. Elementary Summer Camp!

Adventures in creativity, STEM, leadership, and friendship. Arts and science experiments, ocean exploration, outdoor adventures, performing arts, and cultural discovery.

Grades TK-6. 4973 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 963-4757 or email rpereira@girlsincsb.org. girlsincsb.org

Girls Inc. of Greater S.B. Teen Summer Camp

An eight-week summer program will give teens a fun, engaging mix of hands-on learning, creativity, and adventure.

Grades 7-12. 4973 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 963-4757 or email info@girlsincsb.org. girlsincsb.org/programs/teens

Girl Scout Day Camp: Fun and Games!

Join this five-day camp for fun crafts, games, activities, and songs. After-program care options are available.

Rising grades K-6. Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Rd., Goleta. Email costadeorocamp@gmail.com. costadeorosu.org

Safety Town

Pre/post-kindergarteners will learn safety awareness for home and in the community. Ages 5-6. Kellogg Elementary School, 475 Cambridge Dr., Goleta; and Monte Vista Elementary, 730 N. Hope Ave. Call (805) 252-7998 or email ann@sbsafetytown.org. sbsafetytown.org

S.B. Youth Bridge Camp

A fun introduction to the game of bridge for game-loving kids to foster critical thinking and working with partners.

Ages 10-18. S.B. Bridge Ctr., 2255 Las Positas Rd. Call (206) 251-8000 or email sbbridgecamp@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/sbbc542

S.B. Zoo Camp

Zoo Camp offers kids the opportunity to be outside and learn all about animals and the world around us.

Ages 3-12. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. Call (805) 962-5339 or email education@sbzoo.org. sbzoo.org/zoo-camp

Summer @ Laguna

Where learning and fun collide, featuring eight weeks of arts, academic, adventure, LEGO, STEM, and sports camps.

Ages 4-17. Laguna Blanca School, 4125 Paloma Dr.; and 260 San Ysidro Rd. Call (805) 687-2461 or email camps@lagunablanca.org. lagunablanca.org/summeratlaguna

Summer at Learningden Preschool

Camp sessions are designed as a full-month experience for children just finishing TK or K.

Ages 4-6. The Learningden Preschool, 3723 Modoc Rd. Call (805) 324-4901. Email admissions@thelearningden.com. thelearningden.com

UCSB Summer Day Camp

Week-long sessions packed with fun activities and competitions with creative themes. Sports, swimming, gymnastics, talent shows, crafts, and more!

Ages 5-14. UCSB Department of Recreation, 516 Ocean Rd. Call (805) 893-3913. Email camps@recreation.ucsb.edu. recreation.ucsb.edu/youth-programs/summer-day-camp

Outdoor

Adventure Summer Camps   —   Tides: Marine Biology and Outdoor Learning

Campers can surf, stand-up paddleboard, body board, and play beach games with daily marine biology lessons and tide pool exploration!

Ages 6-15. Rincon Beach County Park, Carpinteria. Call (805) 314-4533 or email support@lanternsglobal.com. lanternsglobal.com/all-summer-camps

A-Frame Beach Camp

Surfing, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, and beach games! Snacks and hot lunches are included.

Ages 5+. Santa Claus Beach, Carpinteria. Call (805) 684-8803 or email aframesam@yahoo.com. aframesurf.com

Alrededor del Mundo: El Jardín Summer Camp Around the World

Travel to Spanish countries in this immersion camp with sports, games, activities, gardening, and art. Learn about different cultures.

Ages 4-12. Carpinteria Children’s Farm, 5885 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. Call (805) 314-4533 or email support@lanternsglobal.com. lanternsglobal.com/all-summer-camps

The Art of Science at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Blend art and science while exploring native landscapes. Create with natural materials and storytelling to discover nature through creativity.

Ages 8-10. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

June 10 - August 21

4-17

- Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS

Santa

Barbara County Junior Lifeguards

This fun and educational program is instructed and supervised by the Santa Barbara County Lifeguards. A variety of ocean and beach activities that improves your child’s confidence and knowledge in the marine environment. Ages 6 to 17.

Session 1: June 15-26 • Session 2: June 29-July 10

Session 3: July 13-24 • Session 4: July 27-Aug. 7

Sessions 1-4 at Goleta Beach

No June 19 or July 3

Jalama Week: Aug. 10-14 with limited optional camping

Each sessions runs from 9:30am to 2:00pm $250 per session ($225 per additional sibling) Online registration now open

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AGES 5-14

5 WEEKS TO CHOOSE FROM!

JULY 13-17, JULY 20-24, JULY 27-31, AUGUST 3-7, AUGUST 10-14

9 AM-3PM, M-F, $350/WEEK

HALF DAY OPTION, 9-1, $280 PER WEEK

Activities:

Surf, Stand Up Paddle, Body Board, Marine Biology, Tide Pooling, Beach Exploring, DIY Crafts, Beach Games TIDES OCEAN ADVENTURE CAMP

AGES 4-12

5 WEEKS TO CHOOSE FROM! JUNE 29-JULY 3, JULY 6-10, JULY 13-17, JULY 20-24, JULY 27-31

9 AM-3PM, M-F, $350/WEEK

HALF DAY OPTION: 9-1, $280/WEEK

Campers will enjoy learning about farm animal care, farming, water games, painting, clay making, crafts, art, read-alouds, games, and more!

AGES

JUNE 15 - 19 | JUNE 22 - 26

9AM-3PM, M-F, $350/WEEK

HALF DAY OPTION 9-1, $280/WEEK

Travel around the world with El Jardín as we explore the most famous Spanish countries and their unique animals, flowers, foods, music, dance, art, currency, and famous places! Located on our 4 acre farm plot with farm animals.

SUMMER

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Backcountry Pathfinder at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Become a Backcountry Pathfinder. Build leadership and exploration skills through art, investigations, and discovery while inspiring others to care.

Ages 8-10. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

Blooming Buddies

Nature

Superheroes

Summer Camp at the S.B.

Botanic Garden

Play, craft, and explore outdoors while building teamwork, mindfulness, and confidence. A fun week focused on friendship, growth, and discovery.

Ages 5-6. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/ youth-programs

Cali-flora Adventures at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Explore remarkable California plants through challenges, investigations, and model building while learning how unique adaptations help them survive.

Ages 6-8. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

Camp Elings

Camps in outdoor adventure, BMX, mountain biking, tennis, Nerf, and CIT counselor to promote confidence, teamwork, active play, and exploration.

Ages 5-17. Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 569-5611 or email dsouza@elingspark.org. elingspark.org/summer-camp

Carpinteria Skate Park Summer Camp

Join Monday through Friday for skateboarding and fun with expert instruction. All skill levels are welcome.

Ages 7-12. Carpinteria Skate Park, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. Call (805) 455-3387 or email info@carpskatepark.org carpskatepark.org

Cate Summer Programs

A week-long residential adventure building leadership and confidence through SUP, kayaking, hiking, surfing, and ropes courses.

Grades 6-11. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carpinteria. Call (805) 684-4127 x 134 or email jessica_seriano@cate.org.

EcoExplorers at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Think like a scientist and explore like an adventurer. Discover nature while practicing skills used on real scientific expeditions.

Ages 8-10. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

June 15 -August 7

Students will explore clay through exciting projects like pinch pot creatures, character modeling, and nature inspired vessels. Each day the students will design their clay creations on their personal sketchpads. After sketching, students will dive into working with clay, transforming their ideas into tangible art. They will then paint the wares with underglaze in preparation for the firing process.

Students will go behind the scenes of the studio and experience hands-on learning through mixing their own clay, witness the magic of firing kilns, try out the potter’s wheel, and learn the future of 3D print with clay. Each day will be broken up with light hearted games and free time so the students can play and take breaks. At the end of the week, our staff will fire and clear glaze the work which will be ready to be picked up two weeks after the camp. Materials, clay, tools, instruction, and firing included.

6 One-Week Session Dates:

Session 1: June 22nd - June 26th

Session 2: June 29th - July 3rd

Session 3: July 6th - July 10th

Session 4: July 20th - July 24th

Session 5: July 27th - July 31st

Session 6: Aug 3rd - Aug 7th

Time: 9am - 2pm

Grades: 1st - 5th (2026 - 2027 school year)

Location: Maker House outdoor classroom

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Farm Camp

Campers will enjoy learning about animal care, farming, painting, clay making, crafts, read-aloud stories, fun group games, and activities!

Ages 4-13. Carpinteria Children’s Farm, 5885 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. Call (805) 314-4533 or email support@lanternsglobal.com lanternsglobal.com/all-summer-camps

Forest Fitness at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Build confidence and friendships through forest fitness. Physical challenges, teamwork, and exploration will keep campers active while discovering nature together.

Ages 6-8. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

Garden Guardians at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Get your hands dirty while learning horticulture skills. Discover how caring for plants supports ecosystems, wildlife, and healthy communities.

Ages 10-12. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

Happening Habitats at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Explore California habitats from woodlands to chaparral. Meet plants and animals while discovering how connections create thriving ecosystems.

Ages 6-8. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

Insect Investigators at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Explore a bug’s life through crafts, games, and observation. Perfect for campers who love insects, getting dirty, and outdoor discovery.

Ages 5-6. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

Lobster Jo’s Beach Camp

Classic Lobster Jo fun like ocean activities, beach games, and more. Ages 5-14. Goleta Beach, 5986 Sandspit Rd., Goleta. Call (831) 594-9158 or email lobsterjos@gmail.com lobsterjosbeachcamp.com

Lobster Jo’s Fishing Camping

Learn the basics of fishing and enjoy a Wednesday on a charter boat! Ages 7-14. Various locations. Call (831) 594-9158 or email lobsterjos@gmail.com lobsterjosbeachcamp.com

Nature Nurturers at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Learn how native plants restore habitats and support wildlife. Hands-on gardening will show how small actions help protect our planet.

Ages 8-10. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

Nature Rangers Wilderness Programs

Confidence and resilience grow outside! We will blend exploration, badge-earning challenges, wilderness skills, and crafts in uniquely themed activity weeks!

Ages 5-11. Various wilderness areas in Goleta and S.B. Call (805) 895-2110 or email registrar@naturerangers.org. naturerangers.org/camp

Nature Superheroes Summer Camp at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Discover nature’s superheroes and amazing animal adaptations. Crafts, games, and investigations reveal the incredible powers of even the tiniest creatures.

Ages 5-6. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

Orca Camp

Surfing, kayaking, boogie boarding, arts and crafts, marine education, beach games, and more at this Waldorf-inspired beach camp! CIT positions available.

Ages 6-12. Santa Claus and Bates Beach, Carpinteria. Call (805) 450-5007 or email orcacampsb.gmail.com orcacamp.org

Peak2Pacific: Outdoor Adventures & Environmental Education Summer Camps

Outdoor adventures: terrestrial/creek/marine biology, hiking, bouldering, art, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, and sports.

Ages: Campers: 3-12; LITs: 13-14; CITs: 15-18. West Beach. Call (805) 689-8326 or email peak2pacific@gmail.com. peak2pacific.com

S.B. County Junior Lifeguards

This fun program will combine beach safety education with environmental stewardship, competition, and fitness. Supervised by local professional ocean lifeguards.

Ages 6-17. Goleta Beach, 5986 Sandspit Rd., Goleta. Call (805) 951-0943 or email sbcojg@sbparks.org. countyofsb.org/1031/Hendrys-Junior-Lifeguards

S.B. Parks & Rec Junior Lifeguards

Participants will learn water safety, first aid, surf lifesaving, and more from professional beach lifeguards.

Ages 7-17. East Beach (Cabrillo Pavilion), 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp

IGNITE A PASSION FOR LEARNING!

SPARK IMAGINATION, CONCEIVE POSSIBILITIES, AND INSPIRE MINDS!

CREATIVE WORKS

Drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, product development, cooking, sewing, special effects & movie making

ART EXPLORERS & TERRIFIC SCIENTIFIC STEAM CAMPS 2026

JUNE 15 - JULY 24, 2026

Grades: Kinder - 8th

Mon-Fri: 9am - 3:30pm

Location: Vieja Valley School, 430 Nogal, Santa Barbara

After Care: 3:30 - 5:30pm Cost: $450-530 weekly camp

With 65 different camps in Art, Science, Engineering and Technology, Art Explorers Terrific Scientific has the largest array of camps in Santa Barbara County! Locally owned and serving Santa Barbara famiilies for over 20 years.

WE HAVE CAMPS IN ALL THESE AREAS…

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Architecture, engineering, robotics, technology, programming & gaming

SCIENCE

Archaeology, biology, chemistry, forensics, medicine, edible science, space & astronomy

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO SEe 65 DIFfERENT CAMP DESCRIPTIONS!

REGISTER FOR CAMP ONLINE NOW: TerrificScientific.org

SUMMER

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S.B. Parks & Rec Nature Camp

Campers will enjoy singalongs, outdoor games, field trips, nature science, and a special family night with entertaining skits and awards.

Ages 6-12. La Mesa Park, 295 Meigs Rd. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp

S.B. Parks & Rec Ocean Explorers

Campers will enjoy ocean and beach activities, including kayaking, standup paddling, and snorkeling while learning about our marine environment.

Ages 5-14. Paddle Sports Ctr., 117 Harbor Wy. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp

Sense-Sational Explorers at the S.B. Botanic Garden

Discover the outdoors through sight, sound, smell, and touch. Crafts, games, and exploration spark curiosity and deeper connections with nature.

Ages 6-8. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 or email camp@sbbotanicgarden.org. sbbotanicgarden.org/visit/youth-programs

UCSB Beach ’n’ Surf Camp

Enjoy summer at UCSB Campus Point with activities such as surf and kayak instruction, beach games, and environmental education.

Ages 9-15. Campus Point, Lagoon Rd., UCSB. Call (805) 893-3913 or email camps@recreation.ucsb.edu tinyurl.com/UCSB-BeachSurf

BRIDGE CAMP FOR YOUTH

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Wilderness Youth Project

Wilderness Youth Project connects kids to nature in small groups guided by inspired, skilled, and committed mentors and volunteers. Ages 3-18. Various locations in Carpinteria, Goleta, and S.B. Call (805) 964-8096 or email info@wyp.org.wyp.org

Overnight/ Sleepaway

Overnight/ Sleepaway

AHA! Summer Camping Trip

Tent camping, hiking, swimming in and exploring the nearby river, with device-free connection and fun!

Grades 9-12. Sage Hill Group Campground, Los Padres National Forest (on Paradise Rd.) Call (805) 770-7200 x9 or email sarah@ahasb.org. ahasb.org

Camp Kesem

A free and fun outdoor, overnight camp for children whose parents have been affected by cancer (remission, active, or passed away).

Ages 6-18. Camp Whittier, 2400 CA-154, S.B. Call (818) 457-6253 or email ucsb.outreach@kesem.org. kesem.org/programs-services/camp-kesem

Cate Summer Programs

The best days of summer happen at Cate! Grades 6-11. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carpinteria. Call (805) 684-4127 x134 or email jessica_seriano@cate.org. catesummerprograms.org

Overnight Debate Camp

Valued skills development in a traditional summer camp experience. Parliamentary debate and Model UN program to gain skills for higher learning and life.

Rising grades 7-10. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carpinteria. Call (888) 512-8154 or email info@debatecamp.com. debatecamp.com/carpinteria

Special Needs

Camp Kesem

A free and fun outdoor, overnight camp for children whose parents have been affected by cancer (remission, active, or passed away).

Ages 6-18. Camp Whittier, 2400 CA-154, S.B. Call (818) 457-6253 or email ucsb.outreach@kesem.org. kesem.org/programs-services/camp-kesem

Where: @ Santa Claus Lane When: Weekdays 9AM - 4PM What: Beach day fun in the sun; Boogies, Art, Volleyball, and Smiles! How: www.lobsterjosbeachcamp.com

FISHING CAMP

Mon: Gear 101 + Pier Fishing

Tue: Surf Fishing

Wed: Stardust Charter Boat

Thur: Fish Fry + Skills Lab Fri: Cachuma Lake Day

When: Mon-Fri 9am - 3pm Ages: 7-16

Early Bird Special $500

www.lobsterjosbeachcamp.com | (831) 594-9158 | Santa Barbara & Goleta Beaches

Youth Ages 8 to 12 June 15 thru July 31 Breakfast and Lunch Served Email: info@boysandgirlssb.org • boysandgirlssb.org Beach Camp at Goleta Beach & Santa Claus Lane

Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp

For youth/young adults with physical disabilities who use or could use a wheelchair to participate in sports.

Ages 6-21. UCSB Recreation Center, 516 Ocean Rd. Call (805) 569-8999 x82102 or email rvanhoor@sbch.org cottagehealth.org/wheelchaircamp

Spiritual

IGNITE Half-Day Camp

IGNITE is a faith-focused, half-day camp featuring creative arts, sports skills, and engaging Bible stories that encourage faith and character development. Grades K-6. Montecito Covenant Church, 671 Cold Spring Rd. Call (805) 969-0373 or email ignite@mcchurch.org mcchurch.org/ignite-2026

Sports/Wellness

Camp Opencourt

Tennis camps for ages 6+. Three skill-level groups from beginner to advanced, with instruction, match play, and pool time.

Ages 6+. S.B. Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. Email hello@opencourtsb.com opencourtsb.com/camp

Cate Sports Academy: Nike Tennis and Nike Volleyball

A constructive, sports-camp culture focused on athletic advancement, leadership, teamwork, and personal development both on and off the court.

Grades 3-11. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carpinteria. Call (805) 684-4127 x134 or email jessica_seriano@cate.org. catesummerprograms.org

Elevated Dreams Aerial Arts Camp & Classes

A creative sanctuary where artistry, community, and self-discovery come together to become a language of expression, connection, and play.

Ages 4-15. Elevated Dreams Aerial Dance & Performance, 101 S. Quarantina St. Call (818) 426-3447 or email aerialarts805@gmail.com. sbaerialarts.com

LEARNINGDEN SUMMER CAMP

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FC Barcelona Soccer S.B. Summer Camp 2026

Players will learn the same successful methodology from which players such as Leo Messi, Sergio Busquets, Lamine Yamal, and Xavi Hernández emerged. Children born in 2009-2020. UCSB. Email camps@fcbarcelona.us. fcbarcelona.us/locations/santa-barbara

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Gymnastics Summer Camp

Age- and skill-appropriate instruction on all gymnastics events, plus themed games, structured free time, and crafts to match each week’s theme.

Ages 12 months-18. Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, 4973 Hollister Ave. Call (805) 963-4757 or email info@girlsincsb.org. girlsincsb.org

Learn to Row with S.B. Community Rowing

Learn to Row with S.B. Community Rowing

Spend mornings on the water learning to row your own boat and build rowing skills.

Ages 11+. S.B. Community Rowing, Lake Cachuma Recreation Area, 2225 Hwy. 154. Call (703) 459-6677 or email coach@rowsbc.org. rowsbc.org/summercamps

The Laboratory Wrestling Club

Young athletes of all skill levels and ages can learn the sport, build confidence, and have fun on the mat.

Ages 7-17. The Laboratory Wrestling Club, Dos Pueblos High School, 7266 Alameda Ave., Goleta. Email rojas.eric.dphs.2014@gmail.com. dpwrestling.org/teams/the-lab

S.B. Parks & Rec Basketball Camp

Campers will learn fundamental basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shot techniques, and the importance of teamwork.

Ages 6-10. Carrillo Street Gym, 100 E. Carrillo St. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp

S.B. Parks & Rec Beach Volleyball Camp

Learn correct ball handling, passing, setting, hitting, and serving for each skill level, from beginner to AAA.

Ages 8-17. East Beach Volleyball Courts, E. Cabrillo Blvd. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp

2026 ELITE DAY CAMPS

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Girsh Park

June 15 - 19 July 27 - 31

CARPINTERIA, CA

Cate School

July 20 - 24

#1 SOCCER CAMP IN THE COUNTRY

one. Soccer Schools elite day camps create the ultimate soccer environment allowing the player to maximize their playing, learning and enjoyment. An international coaching staff, game-based learning and innovative curriculum support the following concepts: goal scoring, mastering 1v1 situations, elevated soccer IQ, and enhanced decision-making under pressure.

Youth Leadership Training

The Bucket Brigade Academy is an innovative youth leadership program. We train students to harness the power of the community, respond to natural disasters and lead community restoration projects.

The Academy provides rigorous leadership training, first-aid certification, technical deployment skills, and positive communication strategies.

The Academy is open to students (age 14-21) in Santa Barbara County.

SUMMER

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S.B. Parks & Rec Ice Skating Camp

Campers will learn to ice skate from professional coaches, with crafts and outdoor activities mixed in.

Ages 4-12. Ice in Paradise, 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp

S.B. Parks & Rec Pickleball Camp

Campers will learn pickleball shot and volley techniques, proper serving and receiving, and game strategy.

Ages: 8-17. Municipal Tennis and Pickleball Ctr., 1414 Park Pl. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp

Next Level Sports Camp

A multi-sport summer camp where kids choose their sport daily, receive real coaching, build skills, and have fun!

Ages 6-14. Goleta Valley South Little League Fields, 4540 Hollister Ave. Call (714) 333-8623 or email jeff@nextlevelsportscamp.com. nextlevelsportscamp.com

Nike Sports Camps

We offer seasonal sports camps and clinics for soccer, baseball, tennis or lacrosse, basketball, and volleyball. Ages 6-18. Various locations. Call (800) 645-3226 or email info@ussportscamps.com ussportscamps.com

PEAK2PACIFIC: Sports Club Summer Camp

This camp will focus on high-energy, active athletic

Vineyard Retreat: Land, Sea, and Sky JUNE 21-28, 2026

Opportunity of a lifetime for high school students interested in nature, environmental and marine science, art, journalism, communication, and leadership.

Call (805) 689-8326 or email peak2pacific@gmail.com.

S.B. Parks & Rec Skate Camp

Ages 6-12. Skater’s Point, Cabrillo Blvd. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp outdoor/beach games, and ocean play.

Campers will learn proper skateboarding technique, practice new skills, and explore the challenges of Skater’s Point. All levels are welcome.

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S.B. Parks & Rec Soccer Camp

Campers will learn fundamental soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, shot technique, and the importance of teamwork.

Ages 7-10. Cabrillo Ball Park, 800 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp

Surf Happens Surf Camps

Summer surf camps will run all summer, building confidence and ocean knowledge.

Ages 4-16.

3825 Santa Claus Lane Beach, Carpinteria. Call (805) 966-3613 or email info@surfhappens.com surfhappens.com

S.B. Parks & Rec

Tennis Camp

Children will participate in structured tennis lessons and fun on-court games and placed in groups based on age and skill level to learn and practice the fundamentals of tennis.

Ages: 6-12. Municipal Tennis and Pickleball Center, 1414 Park Place. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp

S.B.

Parks & Rec

Tennis and Swim Camp

Campers will participate in structured tennis lessons, with a midday break at Los Baños Del Mar pool, placed in groups based on age and skill level.

Ages 9-15.

Pershing Park Tennis Courts, 100 Castillo St. Call (805) 564-5418 or email Camps@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Camp

Summer @ Laguna

Summer sports action! Soccer, basketball, pickleball, flag football, speed, strength, and fitness for all levels.

Ages 4-17. Laguna Blanca School, 4125 Paloma Dr.; 260 San Ysidro Rd. Call (805) 687-2461 or email camps@lagunablanca.org lagunablanca.org/summeratlaguna

UCSB Gauchos Summer Kids Soccer Day Camps

Learn skills and teamwork, develop creativity, build self-confidence, and have fun with UCSB professional licensed coaches and players.

Ages 5-12. UCSB Harder Stadium, Bldg. 580, Stadium Dr. Email menssoccer@athletics.ucsb.edu. tinyurl.com/UCSB-Summer

UCSB Junior Lifeguards

This program includes oceanography, first aid, CPR, water rescue techniques, cooperation, competition techniques, and lifesaving methods. Visit the website for tryout information.

Ages 8-17. UCSB Campus Point, Lagoon Rd. Call (805) 893-7616 or email rcollins@ucsb.edu tinyurl.com/SBPR-JrLifeguards

UCSB Youth Swim Lessons

Private and group swim lessons at the UCSB Recreation Center pools.

Ages 3+. UCSB Recreation Center Pools, 516 Ocean Rd. Call (805) 893-2501 or email camps@recreation.ucsb.edu tinyurl.com/UCSB-Swim

Westmont Summer Sports Camps

Day camps in archery and badminton, baseball, basketball, cheer and dance, flag football, soccer, sports, track and field, and volleyball.

Ages 5-13. Westmont, 955 La Paz Rd. Email summercamps@westmont.edu. westmont.edu/athletics/summercamps

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15th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon

Celebrate and support Flower Empower, a program of Dream Foundation that delivers hope and compassion through the simple beauty of flowers. Featuring silent and live auctions offering extraordinary experiences and must-have items, a raffle, and delicious cuisine, don’t miss this opportunity to drape yourself in your most floral couture and raise a glass with, and honor those who deliver joy and comfort to our treasured community.

SPONSORS

PROGRAM SPONSORS

Robin & Roger Himovitz

The Thornton Foundation

MAGNOLIA

Apollo & Adara Alday

Robin & Roger Himovitz and Nancy Barasch

Elizabeth & Kenny Slaught

Southwest Airlines

PEONY Revitalash Cosmetics

ROSE

Colleen Barnett-Taylor & Michael Taylor

Holly & Bob Murphy

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians

Sprigeo

ORCHID

Liz & Andrew Butcher

Casa Dorinda

Nathan C. Rogers, Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP

Scott St. Germain

DAISY

Jacob & Daniela Ahrens

Jeanne Anderson

Arlington Financial Advisors

Bob’s Discount Furniture

Kate & Arthur Coppola

Fauver, Large, Archbald & Spray, LLP

Montecito Bank & Trust

Frederick Oshay & Teresa Kuskey

Claude Raffin

Lee & Vic Sher

Trudy Smith

Sheryl Zimmerman & Philip Sloane

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 11 AM – 2 PM

UNDERWRITERS

Elisabeth & Greg Fowler

Peggy Gaebe

Karen Heimberg

Jennifer Liebeskind

Catherine Macaulay, CPA

Judd & Katherine Malkin

Missy & Chuck Sheldon

Carlene Van Pelt & Steven Young

Beth & Lawrence Wagner

MEDIA SPONSOR

Santa Barbara Independent

BUBBLES CART SPONSOR

Lori Singleton

BAR & CORKAGE SPONSOR

Tim & Louise Casey

DESSERT & COFFEE SERVICE

VNA Health

VALET SPONSOR

Robin & Roger Himovitz

I NDEPENDENT C ALENDAR

THURSDAY 3/26

3/26: Cristela Alonzo: The Midlife Mixtape Tour Cristela Alonzo, comedian, writer, and actress, with the Netflix 2025 comedy special Upper Classy, will bring the funny with stories about old bullies, overdoing the spa treatments, and her first family vacation. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. $36.75-$53.75. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

3/26: Talk: California’s Spanish-Mexican Roots Join historian Damian Bacich as he shares the story of the Californios: the individuals and families that formed California’s unique culture, from early Spanish explorations to the era of the ranchos and beyond. 5:30-7pm. S.B. Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St. Free-$20. Call (805) 966-1601. tinyurl.com/Spanish-Mex-Roots

3/26: Studio Social: Knot Your Average Night Join this new creative workshop series designed for all-level fun where you will learn the basics of macramé to make a modern plant hanger, then pair it with a hand-poured concrete pot to take home. One beverage and all materials are included. 6-8pm. Brass Bear Funk Zone, 28 Anacapa St., Unit E. $56. Email HeyStudioSocial@gmail.com tinyurl.com/Studio-Social

FRIDAY 3/27

3/27: The Band Perry at the Chumash Grammy Award–winning The Band Perry, known for hits such as “If I Die Young,” “Better Dig Two,” “Hip to My Heart,” and more, will bring their blend of classic sound, vivid storytelling, and revitalized country roots to the Valley. 8pm. Samala Showroom, Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez. $40$70. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-3805. chumashcasino.com/entertainment

3/27: Everclear at Solvang Festival Theater Experience the platinum-selling sound from ’90s alternative band Everclear and sing along to hits such as “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,”“Wonderful,” and more. 7-9pm. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. $124-$135. Email info@solvangtheaterfest.org solvangtheaterfest.org

SATURDAY 3/28

3/28: NO KINGS Join the national resistance to tyranny, across every community determined to defend democracy. This protest will focus on how we fight back. Hear from activists leading the opposition against the authoritarian and militarized invasion and the billionaire Epstein class. No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings! 11am-3pm. Alameda Park, 1400 Santa Barbara St. Free. tinyurl.com/NOKINGS3-SB

MARKET SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

Carpinteria: 800 block of Linden Ave., 2:30-6:30pm

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

Downtown S.B.: Corner of State and Carillo sts., 8am-1pm

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

Old Town S.B.: 500-600 blocks of State St., 3-6:30pm

WEDNESDAY

Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and 1st St., 2:30-6:00pm

FISHERMAN’S MARKET

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. cfsb.info/sat

3/28: Coffee Culture Fest Sip tastings from local and regional roasters, explore maker booths, meet inspiring nonprofits, and discover interactive art around every corner. Listen to live music on the coffeehouse-style singer-songwriter stage, join workshops and expert panels. Baristas will compete in a high-energy Latte Art followed by a caffeine-fueled daytime dance party and live concert. Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. 9am-3pm. All-day coffee pass: $15-$30; VIP: $60. Email info@ coffeeculturefest.com tinyurl.com/ Coffee-Culture-Fest

3/28: Booker T. Jones American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and arranger Booker T. Jones, best known as the front man of the band Booker T. & the MG’s, will bring his soul and R&B sound to S.B. 7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $50-$65; premium: $115. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

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3/26, 3/28, 3/30: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Dreamland: A Tribute to the Music of Joni Mitchell feat. Kimberly Ford, 7:30pm. $20-$25. Sat.: Noche de Parranda with Xplosion Latin & Halcones del Bajio, 9pm. $20-$25. Ages 21+. Mon.: An Evening with The Black Market Trust, 7pm. $15-$20. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com

3/27: Carhartt Family Wines Live Music Richiman & Groove Nice, 5-8pm. 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free-tip bucket will be available for band. Email christian@carharttfamily wines.com. carharttfamilywines .com/events-calendar

3/27-3/28: Carr Winery Fri.: Barrel Room Sessions: Will Stephens Band, 7pm. Sat.: Spring Release Party, 3pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St., Santa Barbara. Free. Call (805) 965-7985. Ages 21+. carrwinery.com/events

3/27-3/28: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B.) Fri.: Will Breman Band. Sat.: Looking East. 634 State St. 8-10pm. Free Call (805) 308-0050. mspecialbrewco.com

3/27-3/28: Maverick Saloon Fri.: The Molly Ringwald Project, 9pm. Fri.: Tex Pistols, 8:30pm. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Call (805) 686-4785. Ages 21+. mavericksaloon.com/ event-calendar

3/28-3/29: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Brian Kinsella Band. Sun.: Teresa Russell. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. 1:304:30pm. Free. Call (805) 967-0066. coldspringtavern.com

3/26-3/28: Eos Lounge Thu.:

College Night: IV’iza Island. Fri.: Rush To The Disco: Larry Dance Jr., Jack Roy, IceTea ColeB. Sat.: Detroit in Effect. 500 Anacapa St. Free. 9pm. Ages 21+. Call (805) 564-2410. eoslounge.com

3/28-3/29: Hook’d Bar and Grill Sat.: Colonel Angus, 3pm. Sun.: Cowboy Diplomacy, 1pm. 116 Lakeview Dr., Cachuma Lake. Free. Call (805) 350-8351. hookdbarandgrill.com/music-onthe-water

3/28: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Sat.: Dark Current, 7pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

3/29: Longoria Wines Live music, 3-5pm. 732 State St. Free. Email info@ longoriawine.com longoriawines.com/events

3/30: The Red Piano Church on Monday: Debbie Davies, 7:30pm. 519 State St. $5. Call (805) 358-1439. theredpiano.com

3/28-3/29: S.B. Symphony Presents Bella Italia Nir Kabaretti will conduct a five-century musical survey of Italian classics of works from Vivaldi, Puccini, Respighi, and Cristian Carrara with a concerto performed by Hanzhi Wang on the accordion. Sat.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 3pm. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. $45-$198. Email info@thesymphony.org ticketing.granadasb.org/events

Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age

Tue, Apr 7 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall FREE for UCSB students

FREE copies of Kendi’s new book, Chain of Ideas , will be available while supplies last (pick up at event, one per household)

Wed, Apr 29 (new date) / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

(registration recommended)

Tue, Apr 14 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

SUNDAY 3/29

3/29: Family Day at Melville Winery Bring the kids, a picnic blanket, and your pooches to enjoy the property with children’s activities, complimentary hot dogs (noon-2pm), games, and wine for the adults. 11am4pm. Melville Vineyards & Winery, 5185 Hwy. 246, Lompoc. Call (805) 735-7030. Free tinyurl.com/Melville-FamDay

MONDAY 3/30

3/30: General Relativity Beats the Heart of a Dying Star Joseph Farah, a graduate student studying supernovae at Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) and UCSB, will discuss his work unraveling the mysterious interaction between a newborn magnetar (a type of neutron star with an extremely powerful magnetic field) powering the brightest supernovae in the universe from within, and the massive debris disk swirling around it. 7-8:30pm. Fleischmann Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free Email ijadekomasa@sbnature2.org. sbnature.org/calendar

TUESDAY 3/31

3/31:

Film Screening and Panel: A River Runs Through It S.B. Flyfishers will host a panel including actor, conservationist, and river advocate Tom Skerritt to explore the direct and indirect impacts this 1992 landmark film, directed by Robert Redford, has had on the precious waters and rivers and the people that fish them. Meet the panelists before the panel talk for a VIP reception (required ticket). Donations will go to S.B. Flyfishers. 6:15pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Choose a donation amount-$100; VIP: $125. Call (805) 963-0761. lobero.org

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3/31: A Discussion to Save Democracy: End Citizens United: Tiffany Muller (ECU) and Gov. Steve Bullock This energetic discussion will feature Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United and Let America Vote, and former Montana Governor Steve Bullock, who will discuss the state of our democracy, what’s at stake in this moment, and how each of us can take meaningful action to safeguard the voice and vote of every American. RSVP required. 4:30-6pm. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. Free. Call (805) 962-7776. tinyurl.com/End-Citizens-United

3/31: The Audubon Society and the S.B. Museum of Natural History Presents: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers Acclaimed author and wildlife photographer Paul Bannick will focus on the woodpeckers of North America and what makes them a remarkable bird species, how they have evolved to become ecologically critical to forest health, how they serve as keystone species in a variety of wooded habitats across the continent, and what we can do to protect them. 7-8:30pm. Fleischmann Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. $5. Email kperry@sbnature2.org. sbnature.org/calendar

3/31: Embodied Arts Workshop Series: 5Rhythms Dance Experience Co-hosted by CEC and led by 5Rhythms teacher KiaOra Fox, this empowering dance experience invites you to move, release, and reconnect with your body in a safe and inclusive environment. 6:30-8pm. CEC’s Environmental Hub, 1219 State Street. Free Email kking@cecmail.org. cecsb.org/events

WEDNESDAY 4/1

4/1: Diabetes Basics This four-week program, recommended for newly diagnosed individuals, will meet on Wednesdays through April 22 to offer information on managing blood sugar, nutrition, stress, sleep, and physical activity. 3:30-5:30pm. Sutter Health Pesetas Care Center (3rd floor conference room), 215 Pesetas Ln. Free. Call (805) 681-7820. tinyurl.com/Diabetes-Basics

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ART MEETS POETRY IN LINDA SACCOCCIO’S STUNNING NEW LIMITED-EDITION BOOK

DIALOGUE BETWEEN PAINTINGS AND POETS SPARKED COLLABORATION

Awidely exhibited painter and accomplished poet in her own right, artist Linda Saccoccio’s latest project is a limited-edition, hand-bound, letterpressed ekphrastic collaboration by six unique poets Carolyn Guinzio, Robert Krut, Heller Levinson, Elizabeth Robinson, Maw Shein Win, and Julian Talamantez Brolaski who responded brilliantly to a series of 25 of her paintings.

Your new book is beautiful, and it also looks like it must have been a lot of work! Can you tell us about the making of Rigor and Sky: A Communion? It all started with a small book of paintings and the transition to working in water-based paints. Health concerns led me away from working with toxic mediums and leaning into work with gouache and watercolor on paper. When the book was complete, I felt it must stay together as a whole, and that’s when the idea of making a book from this book of paintings arose. Unfortunately, we all know what happened in 2020. The project was put on hold, and I lost momentum. More recently, when poet Heller Levinson began to “hinge” poems to paintings I posted on social media, this reignited the possibility of the book. In early 2024, I reached out to poets who had been particularly interested in these paintings. Without skipping a beat, I had six poets who gave me an enthusiastic “Yes”!

paintings, which was raw and a survey of artistic evolution itself. These days, letterpress is mostly used for smaller projects like broadsides and booklets, but I decided to go the distance.

studio neighbor saw my paintings, and instantly said, “You have synesthesia.”

Remind me what synesthesia is. That’s when one sense triggers another. For me it is how colors have a definite impact on my mood, feelings, and can create a harmony that is more than visual. It is musical; it tangibly links me to my childhood meanderings alone in the woods or in life itself, a collective history of how I navigate in a sensory relationship to my surroundings. I wasn’t sure if I wanted another tricky label, but here we are. I find that both art and poetry activate the creative impulse. I often will read several poems before I begin to paint, and then one of them resonates with my personal history, and that is a starting point for a painting. I let the poems guide the process spontaneously, with no specific outcome planned but a sense of feelings that run through me and extend beyond me.

—David Starkey

Then you needed to find a printer. Right. Ultimately, I worked with Norman Clayton of Classic Letterpress in Ojai. With tenacity and many decisions on design, type, paper, as well as getting it copywritten, we had a book printed by December 2025, shipped to be in New York in time for the Poets House opening of their 40th annual showcase of yearly poetry books.

The colors in the book really leap off the page, and the facing poems are printed on a lovely cream paper. Why was it so important for you to make the book itself a work of art? As a visual artist, immediacy matters to me that is, the sense of touch with the visual and to create something that has a connection to the original book of

You have a real range of poets responding to your work. Can you talk briefly about how you came to choose them for this project? Most of what I do in life is navigated by intuition. The poets in Rigor & Sky had entered my orbit through the mystery of their visions intersecting with mine. I had a rapport with some in person, and some were virtual comrades. We seem to have similar sensitivities, spiritually and creatively. Also, they are all kind humans and that matters.

In addition to being an artist, you’re also a poet. Indeed, the final poem in the book is one of your own. What is it about ekphrastic poetry, that is, poetry written in response to a work of art, that you find so fascinating as both an artist and poet? Over the years of my delving into poetry and working smaller in water-based mediums, I found both have a musicality and an intimacy both are a language. When I lived in New York, a

Linda Saccoccio’s paintings will be on view in a new group exhibition, We’re Very Well Read / It’s Well Known, May 23-September 2026 at the Mural Conservancy in Los Angeles. Recently, her poetry has been published in California Quarterly, Bombay Gin, and in George Yatchisin’s anthology, A Feast for Santa Barbara: Poets Celebrating Food & Drink. Rigor & Sky can be purchased at lindasaccoccio.com.

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WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL SOMEBODY TO LOVE IS ALREADY A HIT

The Rubicon’s 2026 world premiere musical brings audiences back to the 1970s, where four college kids promise they’ll be friends forever a pact that proves more difficult than they ever thought possible as young people listening to groovy jams on vinyl in the shag-carpet basement. Written by Robert Sternin and Prudence Fraser, Somebody to Love is a jukebox musical with the rock songs that shook people all night long. Songs from bands such as Sly and the Family Stone; America; Billy Joel; Roberta Flack; Kiss; Blondie; Jefferson Airplane; Jethro Tull; Little River Band; Chicago; Earth, Wind & Fire; and the Doobie Brothers are part of the show, which has extended its planned run by a week, due to its popularity.

The challenge of creating a jukebox musical is that popular music isn’t written in the musical-theater style, which uses lyrics to move the plot forward. Sternin says, “The jukebox musicals that don’t work are the ones where the music and lyrics aren’t related to the story…. We wanted the lyrics in Somebody to Love to drive the story, as though these lyrics were written for the show.”

Music director Brett Ryback says the chosen songs flow seamlessly between song and scene. “Together with music supervisor Dillon Kondor, we worked to arrange the songs around the script in such a way that they go in and out of dialogue in a logical manner…. We want these songs to speak to the character or emotionality of that moment in the show.”

For the writers (and audience members from the grooviest generation), the music has a nostalgic appeal. “That’s the music we listened to when we were young and in college,” says Fraser. But this era of music has endured through generations and continues to inspire. “It has a fearless, laissez-faire attitude,” says Ryback. “All of these songs have bold musical and lyrical statements they capture an ‘I can do anything; I can take on anything in this world’ energy. It’s about the audacity of being young which is why it’ll resonate beyond one generation.” —Maggie Yates

INSIDE IS MAKING US SICK

DR. JOHN LA PUMA LEADS A TOUR OF HIS FARM ON THE MESA TO TALK ABOUT CURES FOR THE INDOOR EPIDEMIC

For Dr. John La Puma, “stop and smell the roses,” “get some fresh air,” and “touch grass” are not merely suggestions. They’re prescriptions.

We’re all susceptible to the Indoor Epidemic the title of his new book or the idea that being indoors makes us sick.

To illustrate, La Puma a mix between trained physician, professional chef, best-selling author, and organic farmer invited journalists to tour his small farm on the Mesa.

We were immediately greeted by vibrant colors and aromas, and a sweet cattle dog named Rocky. At the entrance was an orchard of rare and unusual citrus and buzzing bee boxes. Songbirds played tag across the mountain-lined horizon. Native plants, olive trees, passionfruit, and herbs bloomed around the property.

La Puma bought the farm 15 years ago and soon realized he never wanted to leave. Even when he was going to New York to be on The Dr. Oz Show, he was compelled to return to his farm at that time in its infancy as soon as possible.

“I had to figure out why I wanted to come back here,” he said. He began to research the draw of the outdoors, reviewing more than 2,000 studies on how spending time outside affects the brain and body.

Beyond that, he noticed the effect the farm had on his visitors: their shoulders dropped, their pulses slowed, and their moods brightened.

We’re not burned out, he realized. We’re just indoors. It’s a likely culprit behind brain fog, stress, depression, poor sleep, and high blood pressure.

“You’re living like a zoo animal no horizon, stale air, in a box,” he said. “That’s not burnout. It’s captivity biology.”

We now spend 93 percent of our lives indoors, La Puma says. It’s draining our energy, accelerating aging, and disrupting metabolic repair putting us at higher risk for chronic illnesses.

Luckily, there is a cure: Go outside. But it’s not as simple as walking out your front door.

Light and Awe

Next to tunnels of passionfruit on a sunny hill, La Puma spoke of morning light. Sunlight should hit your retinas within 90 minutes of waking, he said.

The first step is to step outside, with “no sunglasses, no screen, no glass in the way,” he noted. “Ten minutes of morning light resets your circadian rhythm, jumpstarts dopamine, and preps your brain for focus. It’s free, it’s fast, and it works better than your second cup of coffee.”

At the end of the day, he suggested taking time to watch the sunset. Those red and orange hues help the body’s temperature drop and tell the brain it’s time to wind down. They are the only wavelengths that don’t suppress melatonin, the sleep hormone.

The wrong type of light exposure, on the other hand, can be a big risk factor, La Puma said. Around 40 percent of Americans fall asleep with lamps or the television on. That exposes us to blue light, which keeps our minds awake and hinders us from getting restful sleep. Reducing screen time at night, he stressed, is key to sleeping well.

Staring at the horizon and the accompanying feeling of awe also reverses screen fatigue and helps us shed some of the pixels weighing us down. It counteracts what

La Puma calls “digital obesity,” or biological overload from screen-centric indoor life.

Screen fatigue can explain why people feel “so wigged out or work, or like they just can’t take much anymore,” La Puma explained.

“Like too much sugar burns out your metabolism, too many pixels burn out your brain,” he said.

Forest Bathing

La Puma then led us to a small grassy patch shaded by 100-year-old oak trees. We closed our eyes and listened to the world around us; crunched allspice leaves between our fingers and smelled their cinnamony aroma; and stuck our hands in the dirt.

Too often, “we just walk by the roses,” La Puma suggested.

Using our senses to stop and experience the outside world or “forest bathing” allows the rest of the brain to rest. While stale indoor air can drain our cognitive performance, forest air boosts immune cells by 56 percent and drops cortisol by 21 percent, according to La Puma.

Studies show that inhaling the defense chemicals produced by trees called phytoncides reduces neuroinflammation and increases natural white blood cell counts.

And you don’t need a forest to forest bathe just a few trees overhead, a patch of grass, and a clear view of the sky will do the trick.

Spending time in nature is also great for social connection. Loneliness is about as deadly as smoking a pack a day, La Puma said.

“When you’re outside in a park or at a beach, you’re usually around other people,” he said. “Engaging with them allows your world to be larger and break outside of the indoors, where you’re kept to be small and confined.”

From there, he guided us down a dirt pathway to his small orchard, containing Buddha hands and yellow limes. As we walked, he explained the benefits of movement in nature. “Green exercise” takes about 20 percent less perceived activity than doing the same thing inside, even though you’re expending more energy.

La Puma encourages a variety of activities, especially walking through nature, which can improve your health and longevity.

Gardening helps get your hands dirty and your head clear, too, and lowers your blood sugar, he said. And you don’t need a full orchard of weird citrus. You can start with just a house plant.

The Outdoor Rx

To reap the benefits of the outdoors, you don’t need hours every day, just intentional minutes.

“Morning light, midday outdoor movement, and short fresh-air recalibrate metabolism, immunity, and focus,” he said. “These microdoses act like time-released medicine, building toward greater health-span and long-term resilience.”

Many of us may be treating a nature-deficiency with antidepressants, GLP-1s, or stimulants. But it’s not our bodies that are broken, La Puma stressed. It’s our environment.

He says that 80 percent of cardiovascular disease is preventable, as well as 50 percent of depression and anxiety, and 40 percent of cancers.

“You have more control than you thought,” he said.

La Puma’s “Outdoor Rx” is at least two hours of intentional time outside per week about 17 minutes per day but the ideal amount is 5 hours. “We can repurpose minutes outside as medicine,” he said.

And lastly, take care of your sleep hygiene. That means sleeping in a dark room, no screens before bed, and maintaining a cool bedroom temperature.

“The book gives you the exact doses, timing, and protocols like a prescription, but for your outdoor time,” La Puma said. “That’s the Outdoor Rx.” —Callie Fausey

Learn more about La Puma’s new book, Indoor Epidemic, at indoorepidemic.com.

STATE FEST BRINGS ARTISTS, NIGHTLIFE, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TOGETHER ACROSS DOWNTOWN VENUES

The first weekend of April is typically a quiet one in Santa Barbara, just before the start of festival season.

This year, that lull is being filled.

On Saturday, April 4, a new music and nightlife event, State Fest, will transform multiple venues along State Street into what organizer MJ Morrison describes as a coordinated, “bar crawl–style” festival.

“It just seemed like there was a gap the first big weekend of spring,” he says. “The college kids had Deltopia well, had being the keyword but there wasn’t really something for everyone else.”

The event will feature performances from False Puppet, DJ Darla Bea, Tali, Original Synth, Whatever Forever, Jayden Secor, and S.B. JungleCats, among others, spread across venues including Wildcat, Night Lizard, Institution Ale, Cruisery, Unbearable, Wine Therapy, Eos, and Son Y Sabor.

“You can think about it like a bunch of individually curated house parties all taking place inside of bars on State Street,” Morrison says.

State Fest is powered behind the scenes by Umi, the events platform Morrison founded. Originally launched as a social media app, Umi has evolved into a free tool for venues, allowing them to review and select proposed events through a centralized dashboard.

Admission is handled at the door of each venue, with cover charges ranging from free to $20 depending on the performance. Rather than going to the venues, proceeds are directed toward artists, producers,

and local community groups. Participating organizations include Moto Men S.B., Santa Barbara Line Dancing, District 216, and Skate Oh Five, with funds intended to help them grow and continue building community.

A portion of the proceeds will also benefit La Casa de la Raza, which supports immigration and immigrant rights efforts.

Safety, Morrison said, has been a central focus. The event has partnered with Nightcap, a company that produces drinkprotection covers, which will be available at every venue.

“And that was a huge part of this for me,” says Morrison, “I want this to feel safe and fun.” Morrison noted that many people have had bad experiences going out and that “we need to start changing how we’re talking about nightlife and making it way more safer and inclusive for everyone to go out.”

He added that bringing in brands focused on safety and comfort including Nightcap for drink protection and Lumenearz for ear protection that syncs with the music was key to creating an environment that is both enjoyable and mindful of attendees’ well-being.

Looking ahead, Morrison hopes the festival will expand significantly.

“I’d like for next year to scale it to 10 blocks of State Street, go all the way from the pier to SOhO.” —Tiana Molony

For more information about State Fest, see @statefestsb on Instagram.

stories, request songs, and maybe even step onstage to jam!

QUILT AS VERB, NOUN, AND CONCEPT

Call it art about art and the lives of others. One of the new exhibitions pulling us into the Santa Barbara Museum of Art bears a self-revealing title, Remixed: Entwined Histories & New Forms, showcasing the work of artists bringing new conceptual art ideas to the ancient art/ craft of quilting.

Quilting is a natural referential feeding source of inspiration in this selection of art, regarding quilting as a grassroots and early form of the art-world impulse of appropriation. But there are also natural allusions to the art of the remix, which relies on reshaping and retooling existing musical and sound content, as well as jazz, in which improvisationally riffing on established tunes and structures “changes” is part and parcel of the art form.

One fascinating early strain of quilting culture in America goes back to the Gee’s Bend quilters, originated by Black women in Alabama in the 19th century, and involving dazzling abstractions going beyond the decorative. An acrylic and gold leaf piece, Adia Millett’s “Patchwork Gold,” nods towards the influence of Gee’s Bend art. The image imagines a sunrise, underlaid with wave bands of stripes and vivid color, punctuated by echoes of the sun motif, to hypnotic effect.

Many of the works here lean into the idea of tapping into lineages of personal family and heritage, of conversing with ancestral wisdom and artistic practices.

The largest piece in the show is Jeffrey Gibson’s “Protect the Land,” blending his connection to his Mississippi Choctaw Indian blood and his contemporary gay identity. Tribal regalia and imagery are “remixed” with elements of ’90s club culture.

Basil Kincaid, a seventh-generation quilter, weaves vintage and past-lifetinged fabric scraps into “A Day at Victoria Gates,” channeling ancestral memory in a literal and artistic way. Nearby, Maia Ruth Lee’s found art sculpture “Bondage, Baggage Mothering II” sits sentient on the floor, in three tightly bound parcels. The art refers to the portable method of toting collected belongings of Nepali immigrant workers. By association, the concept relates to unhoused people everywhere, including Santa Barbara.

A more purely artistic objective runs through Michael C. Thorpe’s “Blue Lagoon,” in which the artist “paints with fabric and thread” to create a minimalist, gently abstracted landscape vision.

Layered and “crossstitched” meanings find their way into many of these pieces, as seen in Candice Lin’s “the alchemy of predator and prey,” which refers to the seemingly innocent world of Chinese blue-and-white ware in its

A LATE ROCK LEGEND RISES IN ETC’S A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

Ensemble Theatre Company presents A Night with Janis Joplin starring Mary Bridget Davies in her Tonynominated role as the gone-too-soon rock ’n’ roller, a tiny woman with a massive, growling voice. Created and written by Randy Johnson, this production at the New Vic Theatre is co-directed by Davies and Brian McDonald.

mirror-like symmetrical design. But it is deceptive and only partially decorative, with links to various products dispersed on the east-to-west Silk Road spices, stylistic cultural exports … and opium.

Comic content comes in the form of Jeffrey Sincich’s “Injured? Call Now,” consisting of a set of pillows on a bench in the gallery. (A guard informed me that this is the one piece in the show visitors are allowed to touch and actually sit on.)

The point of reference is the bus bench ads by injury lawyers, a tawdry tradition here rendered into something almost sweetly folksy.

On a partially unintended political note, Carla Edwards’s “Gape” takes aim at, and actual fabric from the American grain, well, the American flag, to be exact. A flag has been cut into strips and “discolored” or otherwise altered in rough-hewn ways, restitched into a composition of the artist’s own devising. Is she honoring the creative spirit and individualist ethos of the American ideal, or desecrating or at least casting suspicion on the downward turn of events and government rule in the nation? It’s open to interpretation, as with many other pieces in the gallery.

“It’s about her evolution,” says Davies of the late songstress. “She didn’t wake up at 25 as a rock star.” The show follows Joplin from youth in a mid-century, oilrefinery town in Texas to counterculture goddess in San Francisco. “She wasn’t part of a machine,” says Davies. “She was just a girl from Texas that knew that there was something else out there for her.”The show also includes various voices from the blues world that shaped Joplin’s love and understanding of proto-rock music. People such as Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, and Odetta are featured as Joplin’s various muses as she develops her style and signature sound.

What stands out about Joplin, says Davies, is her undaunted sense of authenticity. “She was the first female rock star,” she says. “There was no one before her.” For a woman who lacked the glamour of other big musicians of the era (such as Michelle Phillips), and whose voice didn’t fit the traditional mold of the 1960s sound, Davies points out that it was not an easy trajectory for Joplin from Texas teen to rock legend. In fact, says Davies, Joplin washed out of the San Francisco scene in her teens before being called back by her ultimate destiny.

Featuring some of the star’s biggest hits, A Night with Janis Joplin is a celebration of this female vanguard and musical storytelling. —Maggie Yates

See the show April 1-26 at the New

Along with being a pure treat for the eye, Remixed is a valuable contribution to the continuing effort of museum culture to lend deeper respect and understanding the possibilities stitched into the fabric of quilting.

—Josef Woodard

Remixed: Entwined Histories & New Forms is on view at Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1130 State St.) through August 30. See sbma.net/exhibitions.

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Big Climbs, Big Views, No Easy Miles

There are people who run by choice 35 miles at 6 a.m., fueled by gummy worms, salt pills (yes, salt pills, because you sweat so much your electrolyte balance goes sideways), and as much water as they can guzzle down while out of breath.

Endurance Runners Take On Technical 35-Mile Course

Stretching from Jesusita to Romero Canyon and Back

by Ella Heydenfeldt

My roommate and I had the luck of choosing the exact same trail as the Santa Barbara Nine Trails Endurance Run on the same hot Saturday morning. We were headed in the opposite direction, and only planned to cover about half the distance. Still, as we passed each of the 153 runners, we became unofficial cheerleaders.

“Aloha! Howdy! Good morning! Whoop, whoop you’re killing it!” we shouted.

Ten miles into our backward version of the course, I found myself chanting a family mantra: My dad might have raised a complainer, but he did not raise a quitter. Needless to say, I will be back to attempt the full route next year.

The official Nine Trails course is not subtle about its intentions. The race description promises “big climbs, big views, technical trails, great people.” It also warns participants to expect long unsupported stretches across steep, rocky terrain more than 10,000 vertical feet of climbing and descending packed into 35 miles.

Starting at the Jesusita Trailhead before dawn, runners head toward Inspiration Point, then descend and climb again across a web of front-country routes including Tunnel, Rattlesnake, Cold Spring, and Romero Canyon trails. At the halfway point, they turn around and retrace the entire route.

Marks said. “It’s steep, it’s rocky, some trails are overgrown. You really have to stay focused.”

Yet runners also describe moments of clarity and appreciation for the landscape particularly as the sun rises over the Santa Barbara coastline.

For many participants, that turnaround is the race’s defining psychological moment.

“I would say the hardest part is getting to that turnaround point and realizing you basically have to do everything you just ran through again,” said Sam Marks, 26, a Santa Barbara runner and community and events manager for the performance apparel brand Rabbit, one of the event’s sponsors. “There’s a huge mental and physical challenge in knowing there’s another half waiting for you,” she said. “All the good and bad parts in reverse.”

Aid stations spaced along the course offer water, electrolyte mixes, fruit, salty snacks, and energy gels. But runners are also expected to carry their own supplies and navigate the route using digital GPX maps. The race is intentionally low-frills, organizers emphasize, and not designed for spectators or support crews.

Marks said that stripped-down structure is part of the appeal.

“It has a really grassroots, backyard feel,” she said. “People show up for the adventure and the challenge. It’s not about putting on a flashy show the course kind of speaks for itself.”

Despite its relatively modest mileage, Nine Trails has developed a reputation among ultrarunners as unusually technical. Sections of narrow, rocky trail, and steep climbs demand careful footing and pacing. Wildlife encounters are not uncommon.

“This is probably the most technical race I’ve done,”

“As I was climbing toward Inspiration Point, there was this super pink sunrise,” Marks said. “You look out at the ocean and realize, ‘This is my home.’ I drove eight minutes to the start line. It’s hard to complain when you get to experience that.”

This year’s race drew 186 registered runners. Of those, 139 reached the finish, while 24 did not complete the course and 23 never started.

The fastest finishers completed the rugged route in just more than six hours a pace that underscores the course’s difficulty. Finn James, 25, of San Luis Obispo took first overall in 6:04:22. Salt Lake City runner Leah Yingling, 34, was the top female finisher, crossing in 6:44:33.

Community ties also run deep throughout the event. Local running groups staff the aid stations, and longtime participants often return year after year, treating the race as both competition and reunion.

“There’s a lot of local pride,” Marks said. “You’ll see people you know all over the course. It feels like you’re part of something.”

For sponsors such as Rabbit which provides participant shirts and helps support logistics around packet pickup and course promotion that sense of shared identity is central to the race’s appeal.

“You’ll see someone wearing a Nine Trails shirt somewhere totally random, and there’s this instant connection,” Marks said. “It’s like a badge of honor.”

I plan on earning mine next year.

Register Early: $45 per person - $50 after March 20 Elks Lodge - 150 N. Kellogg Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93111

TBotanic Garden Gets New Grove of Ultra-Rare Pines

he Santa Barbara Botanic Garden welcomed its newest residents with a ribbon cutting on Friday though the stars of the show were easy to miss. Guests peered past the bright red ribbon, searching for the tiny Torrey pine saplings just beginning to poke out of the mulch.

On that hot Friday morning, the trees didn’t provide much in the way of shade. Nevertheless, visitors looked on in awe, hands cupped across their brows, imagining the future.

In time, this budding grove will become a full-blown forest. Some trees could climb as high as 120 feet, like the famous Torrey pine in Carpinteria, planted in 1888 and now the largest in the world.

by Callie Fausey

Mature Torrey pines look otherworldly. Their broad canopies reach across the sky, crowned with clusters of spiky needles.

They only grow naturally in two places: Santa Rosa Island and a nature preserve north of San Diego. They are among the rarest pine trees in the world.

Now, the garden offers a new home away from home. It’s primed for tree-curious visitors to walk through an island grove without leaving the mainland.

The project has been years in the making. The saplings were grown from seeds collected from 45 maternal trees on Santa Rosa Island, then carefully transplanted on a sloped hillside next to the garden’s conservation center.

It was the perfect “blank canvas” for the Torrey Pine Conservation Grove, in the words of Keith Nevison, director of horticulture and operations at the Botanic Garden.

“They’re young,” Nevison said, but with some TLC, “this forest is going to be very impressive over time.”

This transformation won’t happen overnight. It may take 50 to 80 years for the grove to fully mature. But Torrey pines are relatively quick growers. Others around the garden, planted 10 years ago, already stand taller than the average person.

Director of Education Scot Pipkin pointed out that the immature grove resembles the early days of the garden’s redwood forest, planted in the 1920s and

now towering hundreds of feet overhead.

The young pines are surrounded by other Channel Islands species, including island oaks, island ironwood, and California poppies mimicking their native habitat.

Both the Torrey pines and the Catalina Island ironwoods are endangered island-endemic species, explained Steve Windhager, the garden’s executive director. “If they have a problem out there, they’re going to disappear entirely,” he said. Establishing a mainland refuge helps safeguard their future against threats such as wildfire, disease, or climate change.

Torrey pine nuts cannot be frozen for conventional seed banking, making living collections such as this one essential for maintaining genetic diversity and supporting future restoration efforts, according to the garden.

Friday’s ribbon cutting also marked the kickoff of the garden’s centennial celebrations. For 100 years, the Mission Canyon institution has championed native plant conservation becoming the first botanic garden in the United States devoted exclusively to native species.

“We’re gonna be celebrating all year long,” Windhager said, “because with this big birthday, you get a birthday year.”

Assemblymember Gregg Hart, who also attended the opening of the conservation center home to the garden’s native seed bank returned for the grove’s debut. He likened the garden to a bridge between ecosystems.

The Botanic Garden’s scientific work “connects the mainland to the Channel Islands,” he said. “And really recognizes that we’re all one big ecosystem.”

“The research that scientists do here is critical to the whole planet and everything we hold dear,” he said.

Nevison encourages visitors to plan on coming back with their kids and grandkids to witness the slow rise of the forest, “as it gets higher than your head, and it soars toward the sky.” It will take generations to unfold, but one day, there will be a canopy to shade visitors from the sun. n

This Year’s SBCC Sports Heroes CLASS OF 2026

The 2026 Santa Barbara City College Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is set for Saturday, May 16, at the SBCC Campus Center beginning at noon.

The 2026 class consists of five individuals and one team including Addison Seale (women’s water polo), Kailey Snyder (softball), Mitch Wishnowsky (football), Rachelle Visser (women’s swimming), Jack Sanford (men’s tennis coach) and the 1996 SBCC men’s soccer team led by coach Tim Vom Steeg.

Seale enjoyed a spectacular career as a dualsport athlete at SBCC, participating in water polo and swimming. Her accolades include: SBCC water polo team captain, Western State Conference Player of the Year, and All-American honors. Seale was also named the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Scholar athlete of the Year for SBCC in 2017.

After a dominant 2011 season, Kailey Snyder cemented herself as one of the best softball players in SBCC history. She led the Vaqueros to a 31-5 record, the first Western State Conference title in program history, and was named Southern California Pitcher of the Year.

From Australia to the NFL, Mitch Wishnowsky has distinguished himself as an SBCC football legend. Wishnowsky played his first season of tackle football for SBCC in 2014, when he earned All-WSC and All-State honors

before moving on to the University of Utah. At Utah, Wishnowsky continued to ascend, becoming a three-time all-American and winning the 2016 Ray Guy Award for the best punter in college football.

Hailing from the Netherlands, Visser was a member of the first SBCC women’s swim team in 2014 and immediately became the team’s top swimmer and leader. She was named Western State Conference Swimmer of the Year in 2015 and was WSC Pentathlon Champion in 2014. Among her many achievements at SBCC were state championships in the 200 individual medley and 400 individual medley.

Jack Sanford coached SBCC Men’s Tennis for more than 30 years and compiled a 435 and 159 overall record. His team’s captured 12 conference titles and the 1989 state championship.

The 1996 SBCC men’s soccer delivered the most successful season in program history, including a Western State Conference Championship and California Community College State Championship. The team was led by coach Tim Vom Steeg who compiled a 120-18-7 overall record at SBCC from 1992-1998.

The ceremony will begin with a reception luncheon, wine, and honoree photos at noon. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the program will begin and the honorees will be inducted. Tickets are $50 and available online at eventbrite.com n

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Dinner and a Show Is the Way to Go

Santa Barbara has consistently championed the arts, and nowhere is this more prevalent than the Theater District. From a concert at the Lobero to a movie at the Arlington, a symphony at the Granada, or a play at the New Vic, there’s something for everyone’s particular flavor of entertainment. That’s not even counting the many free musical delights such as jazz trios at the Good Lion, weekend classic rock shows at Roy, or dancing to a live band in the streets on Thursday nights at Satellite. With so many types of art to enjoy, there’s also a variety of restaurants to pair them with. Below are a few of my favorite nearby dining options to power down from the work day and fuel up before the show. And if tickets for your event sold out, know that these spots are captivating enough to be the headliner of the night, all on their own.

SAMA SAMA KITCHEN

1208 State St., samasamakitchen.com

This stylish yet homey, special yet unpretentious, nearby yet otherworldly glowing little treasure trove on upper State Street has been a pre-show stop of mine for years. Even though the Santa Barbara Bowl is a bit more of a walk, I’ll often suggest going here before traipsing down Anapamu. The Indonesian fusion food, warm and inviting ambiance, prime local beverage selection, and genuinely kind

service are sure to turn anyone into a repeat customer. You don’t need me to tell you to order the famous Sama Wings with tamarind BBQ sauce, cilantro, and lime, but you must. Cocktails made with local produce and an exciting array of craft beer and small-batch wine pair well with all of their flavorful dishes. It always feels like a delightful party at your stylish best friend’s home at Sama Sama, so make sure someone’s keeping tabs on the time or you may never leave.

FINCH & FORK

31 W. Carrillo St., finchandforkrestaurant.com

For a luxurious and cozy meal just off Carrillo, stop by the Kimpton Canary’s dining jewel, Finch & Fork. There, you’ll find entrees for every palate. Executive Chef John Vasquez hails from Texas and is whipping up classic comfort food with a decidedly S.B. flair. For entrees, you can’t go wrong with their melt-in-yourmouth king salmon layered on top of a silky potato velouté, and for the landlovers, the short-rib pappardelle pasta with a mushroom sofrito is sure to satisfy. While their vibrant cocktails and Central Coast–focused beer and wines are excellent sippers alongside your mains, my favorite beverage of theirs is the banana milkshake. Cinnamon sugar bananas are blended with graham crumble and vanilla ice cream, topped with roasted meringue, and served with a cute red-and-white striped straw. Share one of these with your table paired with a glass of bubbles, and consider your dancing shoes already on!

THE DAISY

1221 State St., thedaisyrestaurant.com

This adorable yellow-umbrella’d all-day café in the heart of the Theater District strikes the perfect balance between “casual bite” and “upscale gourmet.” Dress up your night with the House Pickle Plate, an eye-catching assortment of housefermented and spiced veggies, and the House Fish Plate, a beautiful collection of house-smoked trout, hot-smoked and cold-smoked salmon, labneh, cucumbers, pickled onions, and sourdough. These refreshing dishes pair beautifully with their crisp Austrian grüner veltliner on tap. All of their entrees are winners, but a favorite of mine is the perfectly cooked smoked half chicken with black lentil-feta-tomato salad, green zhoug sauce, and a tomatillo sauce. Or you can go more straightforward with the classic Daisy cheeseburger and fries. Either one makes an ideal match with a glass of Stolpman’s delicious red blend, La Cuadrilla. A delightful cappuccino accompanied by one of their fantastic daily desserts, such as the Tahini chocolate-chip cookie with local McConnell’s ice cream, is the sweetest way to end a night worth savoring.

OLIO PIZZERIA

11 W. Victoria St., oliopizzeria.com What goes better with a movie than pizza? Before you head over to the Arlington for

the latest flick, satisfy Italian cravings with a local favorite that’s been going strong since 2010, Olio Pizzeria. With a cozy interior, showcasing warm wood tones and a charming bar, and a dreamy Romanesque courtyard patio accented by a little fountain and twinkling lights, Olio Pizzeria oozes authenticity in every corner. Most importantly, their food tastes authentic. Start with a charcuterie board and a glass of vino bianco before moving on to their wood-fired pizzas. My favorite is the Boscaiola, which features tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, and fennel sausage. The paninis were also a surprise hit; the chicken pesto is large yet evokes the thoughtful simplicity Italian cuisine is known for; plus, it’s made on magical toasty pizza bread. Finish the night with a butterscotch budino and an espresso for a true taste of la dolce vita.

CORAZÓN COMEDOR

29 E. Victoria St., corazoncomedor.toast.site Chef Ramón Velazquez was inspired to become a chef from a young age while cooking alongside his mother and grandmother using the best local ingredients in Guadalajara, Mexico. Corazón Comedor feels like a love letter to the culinary matriarchs in his life and a warm hug to his patrons in the form of artfully crafted, homestyle Mexican cuisine. Start with a crisp sauvignon blanc from Valle de Guadalupe and enjoy their famous totopos homemade tortilla chips topped with crema, molé coloradito, queso fresco, and beans. From there, just try to choose from the bounty of satisfying and craveable options, including the vibrant Enchilada Rancheras, incredible chile relleno burrito or tacos, or the beautiful Quesadilla de La Roma, a handmade blue corn tortilla bursting with Oaxacan string cheese, beans, squash blossom, corn, and crema. If you need more comfort, desserts like fresh churros might just convince you to move into this warm and inviting hacienda away from home. n

At Rodeo Room, Monday Means Omakase

Monday nights are not known for being particularly special across the board. Not a date night nor a party night. Probably not a “late night.”

But the opening night of the week now has a special mark on my calendar.

At Rodeo Room on West Montecito Street a debonair cocktail bar tucked behind an unassuming facade near the train tracks Monday night is omakase night.

At the far end of the bar, beneath a bright work light that cuts through the room’s dark aesthetic, sushi chef Kevin Slemmons leans over a low table, carving into a fillet of fish with gentle precision surgical, bordering on artistic. Guests sit just above him at the bar, watching as each slice is measured, each grain of rice shaped by hand.

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Then, one by one, the courses arrive.

Every Monday night, Rodeo Room hosts a 14-course omakase the Japanese dining tradition in which guests place themselves in the chef’s hands. Two seatings are offered, at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. sharp, with just 10 seats available at each.

The format is intimate. Each course is fewer than three bites, placed carefully on a small wooden board in front of the diner. A server circles the bar, explaining the ingredients, while cocktails inspired by Japanese spirits follow close behind.

Rodeo Room’s kitchen remains open until 10 p.m., and the bar pours until midnight most nights stretching to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays another latenight nosh, anyone? But on Mondays, the focus shifts to Slemmons and the choreography unfolding around the bar.

For Slemmons, cooking has been a lifelong trade.

“I started cooking for a living when I was 15,” he said. “I worked at a Chinese restaurant, and I did tile work during the day. And my body was like, ‘Let’s not do tile work anymore.’ ”

He stuck with kitchens.

Over the years, Slemmons worked in restaurants across Santa Barbara before becoming a sushi chef at Arigato, one of the city’s defining sushi counters. During the pandemic, he pivoted again, hosting small private omakase dinners gatherings that allowed guests to watch the preparation unfold up close.

The Rodeo Room series grew out of those experiences.

“We had been pals a lot of years,” Slemmons said of the bar’s owners. “We used to do house parties. That’s how the in-house sushi started house parties during COVID.”

The restaurant’s busiest nights fall later in the week, so Monday became a natural slot.

What follows is a progression of carefully calibrated bites beginning light on the palate and gradually growing richer and more savory.

The menu shifts depending on the fishermen’s weekly catch.

“Menu depends on the season,” Slemmons said. “I get the weekly order sheet from the fishermen. Depending on what’s good, in season, I’ll pick.”

Some selections, though, have become regular favorites.

“Some of them are just kind of my favorite the hits,” he said. “The kanpachi. The shiitake.”

The evening begins with a Hokkaido scallop delicate and clean, topped with tiny bursts of savory red roe. Next comes kanpachi dressed with yuzu kosho, bright and citrusy with a slight kick.

The sequence of nigiri continues with local vermillion rock cod, Japanese sea bream, striped bass, and Spanish mackerel. Each piece is placed individually before the diner, the rice shaped in Slemmons’s palm beneath slices of fish that glisten under the bar’s low light.

Slemmons works inches away from the guests, shaping rice before laying the fish across it with quick, practiced movements.

Later comes albacore tataki, marinated in koji rice to draw out moisture and tenderness, dusted with togarashi, and lightly grilled before being finished with yuzu mayonnaise.

A deeply savory shiitake mushroom follows one of Slemmons’s personal favorites. The recipe?

“Don’t tell anybody,” he says with a grin.

Somehow, he manages to turn a mushroom into something that tastes almost meaty, sweet, and savory, atop rice.

Toward the end of the meal, the courses grow richer and culminate with a surprise: a miniature Wagyu burger slider, cooked medium rare and deeply savory a final course that ensures no one leaves hungry.

Then comes dessert.

A delicate yuzu egg tart creamy and lightly tart topped with crushed dehydrated raspberries that add a bright acidity and gentle crunch.

Between courses, our server and cocktail mastermind Harley circles the bar, explaining each dish. Of one nigiri with a thin strip of scales remaining, he notes: “A little silver skin on we let the fish shine.” Drinks follow close behind, built around Japanese spirits, from citrus-forward sours to umami-laced Old Fashioneds.

Each bite disappears almost as quickly as it arrives.

“It’s more fun to see the product getting enjoyed,” Slemmons said. “In the kitchen, it’s more a task, more forgotten. But when you interact, it sticks a little more.”

The setting helps.

Rodeo Room is not a hushed sushi temple. It is a cocktail bar dark, lively, and restricted to patrons 21 and older. Conversations hum through the room while Slemmons works under his light, shaping rice and slicing fish.

Still, he describes the craft in humble terms.

“A trade,” he said. “Like carpentry or something. A focus and attention to detail. You got to want to do it well.”

Yet watching the steady hands, the careful cuts, and the small pieces of fish transformed into something, a fleeting and precise bite, it feels closer to art.

It reminded me of a line often attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi: “He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”

Fourteen courses later, I was convinced that Slemmons is not only a craftsman.

On Monday nights at Rodeo Room, he might just be all three.

Caffeine Meets Community

Santa BarBara’S inaugural cOffee culture feSt iS the firSt event Of itS KinD On the central cOaSt

By richelle BOyD

Santa Barbara is a city of coffee it’s filled with caffeinated people on the go, coffee shops on almost every corner, and beans cultivating in the hills. And now it’s home to the celebration of the coffee community at the Coffee Culture Fest on Saturday, March 28. The first event of its kind on the Central Coast takes place at the historic Marjorie Luke Theatre and Santa Barbara Junior High School lawn from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fest has a full-day lineup of live music, workshops and panels, and plenty of coffee to fuel up on.

Dune Coffee, Zaca Coffee, Considered Coffee, Welcome Coffee Co., and others from across the Central Coast are serving up tastings throughout the day, joining more than 40 vendors including tea partners, artists, nonprofit organizations, and local makers.

The fest has something for everyone. You’ll find interactive art activations and a curated makers market; plus, you can try your hand at writing poetry, make a coffee-ground seed bomb, and interact with live screen printing. And in the middle of the fest, you’ll find the beating heart of it all: the Cafecito Conversation Tables. It’s a chance to interact and connect with members of the community throughout the day while sharing a cup of coffee.

“We wanted to create something that reflects the spirit of coffee culture that is so prevalent in our community the roasters, the makers, the connectors, and the small, joyful rituals that surround the cup,” said Elly Iverson, producer of Coffee Culture Fest and founder of eji event co. in an announcement. For her, the fest is “a love letter to the simple coffee cup and the moments of connection it creates.”

If you’re a novice looking for ways to make your lattes at home, the Coffee Culture Fest will also have educational workshops focused on roasting, brewing, and home coffee techniques so you can step up your coffee game. There will also be a free poster-making station at the festival if you plan to join the rally downtown, so you can meet some new people, prepare for the No Kings March, and enjoy breakfast and coffee before you go.

Kicking off the morning inside the Marjorie Luke Theatre at 9:30 a.m., a group of women leaders shaping Santa

Old Name, Fresh Chapter

Anew restaurant has taken over the space at 1029 State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, and it’s keeping the iconic name of the building’s first eatery, The Copper Coffee Pot.

Now called The Copper, the Italian restaurant is owned by 27-year-old Rish Rozera. As the tiled sign outside notes, the site a city landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places has been occupied since 1857, when it was an adobe house. In 1927, the Copper Coffee Pot opened and operated in that space until 1985. Numerous restaurants have since cycled through the address, including Aldo’s (which held the space for 25 years), Embermill from 2019 to 2021, and most recently L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, which was there for three years before Rozera entered

formerly black walls. Photos of the original Copper Coffee Pot now line the restaurant’s back wall, paying homage to the building’s history. He even kept the Copper Coffee Pot sign at the entrance, though he clarifies that his restaurant is simply “The Copper” these days.

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the scene.

Barbara will gather for a shared cup of joe at the Women’s Leadership Panel moderated by Gwyn Lurie, founder of Giving List Women. The panel brings together women influencing business and community in Santa Barbara through purpose-driven leadership and collaboration and features Rebecca Benozer (founder of State of Mind Café), Julia Mayer (co-founder of Dune Coffee Roasters and Carpinteria City Councilmember), Brandi Rivera (publisher of the Santa Barbara Independent and an active voice in civic leadership), Emilie Sandven (Helena Avenue Bakery), and Wendy Santamaria (Santa Barbara City Councilmember and community organizer).

And at 11 a.m. is the Central Coast Latte Art Throwdown. It’s a fast-paced battle of the lattes as regional baristas face off head-to-head with intricate latte art designs in front of a live audience.

The festival itself is free, with passes available that include a festival cup and tastings from coffee and tea partners ($15 for students, $30 for adults). VIP passes are also available for an elevated festival experience (for $60), which gets you specialty tastings, complimentary snacks, and access to the VIP Lounge near the music stage, presented in partnership with Ventura Rental and Solera & Company.

See coffeeculturefest.com for more information and tickets.

When I stopped by one recent Wednesday afternoon, Rozera was doing it all: hosting, bussing, and waiting tables, often pausing midsentence to tend to diners. The hectic environment is nothing new to him, he says. His first job was at a busy Domino’s in New York City, where he learned to “work in a fast-paced environment.” Later, he would help at his family’s Santa Barbara Indian restaurant, Flavor of India, gaining hands-on management experience.

Before committing to the restaurant business, Rozera tried several other career paths that didn’t pan out, including opportunities in the entertainment industry, the U.S. military, and policing. He then advanced through the hiring process for the California Highway Patrol, but when the chance to take over the restaurant came up, he knew it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up.

Before opening The Copper restaurant, Rozera completed minor renovations, brightening the space by painting over its

Learning about the building’s history was important to him, and he hopes his restaurant keeps that legacy alive. “The Copper Coffee Pot name brings back a lot of memories to the people,” he shares, “which is great.”

When Rozera assumed ownership, he also purchased the rights to L’Antica’s recipes, which include the pizzas featured in Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir Eat, Pray, Love. It was important to him to continue importing ingredients from Italy: cheese, flour, olive oil, and tomatoes. At The Copper, pastas are handmade daily, and pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired oven. Rozera graciously let me taste his favorite pizza on the menu, the Caseta: double fior di latte, rapini, Italian sausage, garlic, pecorino, basil, smoked provolone, and Calabrian chiles absolutely divine.

Rozera is excited for what the future holds and is dedicated to being a present, hands-on owner. By bringing his own work ethic and physical presence, he hopes to succeed where previous operators struggled, while preserving a high-quality Italian concept in a well-established location.

“Everything was there,” he reflects of the space, “it was just a matter of how you assemble.”

The Copper, 1029 State St.; thecoppersb.com.

AMonte’s Opens in Montecito

new restaurant called Monte’s has opened on Coast Village Road in Montecito, marking the first California project from Endwell Hospitality. The restaurant is located at 1198 Coast Village Road and centers its menu around produce grown at Rincon Hill Farm in Carpinteria, along with seafood and meats sourced from the Central Coast. Executive Chef Daniel Kim leads the kitchen and developed the menu in coordination with the farm team, with dishes changing based on what is available seasonally.

The menu includes items such as prawn toast, maitake mushrooms, roasted cabbage, pork katsu, Wagyu sirloin, and a smashburger. The wine and bar program is overseen by Suzanne DeStio, with a focus on seasonal selections and small producers. A happy hour program is expected to begin in the coming weeks. Endwell Hospitality operates farms and restaurants on both the East and West coasts. The company’s Carpinteria property, Rincon Hill Farm, supplies produce directly to the restaurant and has been converted from an avocado orchard into a diversified farm. “Everything we do begins with the farm,” said Ryan Sohn, founder of Endwell Hospitality. Call (805) 330-4590 or visit montessb.com

HARBOR RESTAURANT SETTLES DISPUTE: The Harbor Restaurant and the City of Santa Barbara have reached a settlement resolving a dispute that began late last year, according to a joint statement released this week. The agreement addresses issues including past-due rent and lease terms, allowing the restaurant to continue operating on Stearns Wharf under revised conditions.

City officials said the agreement is intended to ensure marketrate rent for the location while maintaining restaurant operations at the site. “We believe this settlement represents a new beginning for The Harbor Restaurant,” said City Administrator Kelly McAdoo. “We look forward to ensuring the public is served not only by guaranteeing market rent is collected for the premises, but also ensuring a first-class restaurant is available in this Stearns Wharf location seven days per week.” The two sides said they plan to move forward collaboratively following the settlement.

CHICK-FIL-A SOLICITING SUPPORT: Reader Phil L. let me know that Chick-fil-A at 3707 State Street has put up a poster inside the restaurant to encourage local residents to support their future second location on the South Coast at 4765 Calle Real (near Turnpike Road). “It does indeed appear that they are looking for support to counter potential push-back,” says Phil. They have a QR code on the poster leading to a web page that reads: “Thank you for being a friend of Chick-fil-A Santa Barbara. We appreciate your support and patronage. It means so much to us. As part of the process to bring a Chick-fil-A to Goleta, the County of Santa Barbara will consider approving an application for another location near the corner of Turnpike and Calle Real this spring. Your support is critical and we appreciate anything you can do to help carry this over the finish line.”

John Dickson’s reporting can be found every day online at SantaBarbara.com. Send tips to info@SantaBarbara.com.

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WEEK OF MARCH 26

ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Aries poet Maya Angelou proclaimed, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” In that spirit, Aries, I urge you to tell everyone everything all your secret thoughts, hidden feelings, and private opinions. Post your diary online! Confess your fantasies to strangers! Share your unfiltered inner monologue with authority figures! APRIL FOOL! I lied. Angelou urged us to bravely communicate our authentic truths, but not to overshare or be careless about observing good boundaries. Here’s the deep wisdom: Express thoughts and feelings that make you feel real and whole, but be discerning about when, where, and to whom.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Taurus writer Charlotte Brontë said, “I would always rather be happy than dignified.” Given your current astrological potentials, I think you should tattoo her motto across your forehead so everyone knows you’re committed to pleasure over propriety. Burn your dressy clothes! Quit doing boring duties! Dance naked in the woods! APRIL FOOL! I don’t really think you should tattoo your forehead or dance naked in public. But Brontë’s sentiment is sound: In the coming weeks, if forced to choose between joy and respectability, pick joy every time. Just do it with a modicum of common sense GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Gemini actress Marilyn Monroe said, “A wise girl knows her limits. A smart girl know that she has none.” I propose we expand that counsel to include all genders. And I especially recommend this approach to you right now. It’s time to shed, ignore, and surpass ALL your so-called limits. Be as wild and free and uninhibited as you dare. APRIL FOOL! I worry that it’s irresponsible to give you such utter carte blanche. Would you consider honoring one or two limits that prevent you from indulging in crazy and extreme behavior? Otherwise, be wild and free and uninhibited!

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Psychologist Carl Jung wrote extensively about the importance of embracing our shadows: the dark, problematic aspects of ourselves we would rather not acknowledge. In the coming weeks, I recommend that you stop hiding that weird stuff! Throw a comingout-of-the-closet party for all the questionable parts of you. Let your inner monsters run wild! APRIL FOOL! Please don’t do that. What Jung actually advocated was recognizing and integrating your shadow, not being ruled by it. So, yes, explore your moody, unruly impulses, but with consciousness, kindness, and containment, not reckless expression.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Leo author James Baldwin observed, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” With that in mind, I advise you to spend the next two weeks obsessively staring at every dilemma in your life. Don’t look away! Don’t take breaks! Just face every dilemma constantly until you’re overwhelmed! APRIL FOOL! Baldwin’s insight is brilliant, but it doesn’t require masochistic endurance. Here’s the truth: Yes, you should courageously acknowledge what needs attention, but do so with care and discernment. And then actually work on changing it! Awareness is the beginning, not the entire process.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo author Agatha Christie wrote 66 detective novels in which she meticulously planned every plot twist. I think you should apply her approach to your daily life: Script every conversation! Anticipate every contingency! Control every variable! Leave nothing to chance! APRIL FOOL! Christie’s obsessive planning worked for fiction, but life requires improvisation. For you, the coming weeks favor spontaneity and flexibility. So, make rough plans, sure, but stay loose enough to experiment with whatever emerges. Over-control would diminish the magic.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): My favorite Libran writer didn’t capitalize her name: bell hooks. I recommend you stage a similar rebellion against all rules and structures. Ignore social conventions! Flout traffic laws! Pay your taxes with paintings and poems you’ve created! APRIL FOOL! I was exaggerating. I do love hooks’s charming revolt, but it would be counterproductive for you to randomly break all the rules of daily life. Instead, be judicious and selective as you question conventions thoughtfully and only violate those that genuinely deserve to be spurned. Be a strategic rebel, not a chaotic one.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio poet Sylvia Plath wrote this passage in her journal: “I desire the things which will destroy me in the end.” I think you should consider embracing her approach for the sheer, exotic thrill of it! Pursue interesting chaos! If it might unravel you, welcome it passionately! The more unruly, the better! APRIL FOOL! I lied. Plath was describing her struggle with depression, not offering us advice. Here’s what I think you should actually do: Examine which of your yearnings serve your evolution and which ones undermine it. Fully embrace the fact that intensity is one of your greatest gifts, but channel that intensity into experiences that build you up, not tear you down. Choose ardent aliveness over fervent destruction.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian philosopher Baruch Spinoza spent years alone in his room, developing his radical ideas about God and nature. I recommend total isolation for you, too. In accordance with astrological omens, avoid human contact! Put your relationships on hold while you contemplate the infinite! APRIL FOOL! I totally lied. Spinoza’s solitude served his unique genius, but a similar approach won’t work for you especially now. Here’s what I really think you require in the coming weeks: periods of meditative alone time balanced by intervals of rich connection with interesting humans. You need to commune with both your deep inner sources and nurturing alliances.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn astrologer Linda Goodman wrote that your sign’s “ambition is boundless” and that most Capricorns dream of ruling the world. In accordance with astrological omens, I urge you to indulge this attribute. Launch a campaign for global domination! Start with your neighborhood and work your way up to more and more conquests! APRIL FOOL! The truth is, world domination is exhausting and impractical. What Goodman was referring to is your gift for structure and leadership. Use your organizational genius to improve your corner of the world, not tyrannize it.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian inventor Thomas Edison said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” In the spirit, I recommend that you falter spectacularly in the coming weeks. The more blunders and bungles, the better! Engage in a holy quest to seek as many fizzles and misfires as possible! Make Edison look like an amateur! APRIL FOOL! I lied. Edison wasn’t deliberately courting snafus, of course. His approach was similar to that of many creative artists: driven by exploratory persistence that capitalizes on mistakes and hassles. Here’s your real guidance, Aquarius: Experiment boldly, yes, and don’t fear stumbles and bumbles. But learn from each one and adjust your approach.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Piscean physicist Albert Einstein said, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” In the spirit of his genius, I recommend that you abandon logic completely! Never think rationally again! Make all decisions based on fantasy and feelings! APRIL FOOL! Einstein was advocating for the creative power of imagination, not the abandonment of reason. What you truly need is a marriage of visionary thinking and practical logic. Ask your imagination to show you possibilities, then call on lucid logic to help you manifest them.

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The Communications Specialist for the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory will play a critical role in planning and executing the center’s external communications, with the goal of advancing meaningful improvements in ocean health through raising awareness and influencing policy. The Communications Specialist will work with the research center’s leadership and researchers to develop a unified communications vision and strategy across the center’s portfolio of projects, and will oversee and/or advise on all external communications channels, including news media, press releases, social media, website, and reporting. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and training; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;1‑3 years relevant professional experience. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check; Position is dependent on soft funding. Funding for the position has been secured through December 31, 2031. Hiring/Budgeted Salary: $79,200 to $85,000/yr. Full Salary Range: $79,200 to $143,400/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 4/6/26. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 85140

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DIRECTOR OF HRIS AND UCPATH ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES

Advises and assists the Director of Instructional Support on best practices, staffing and general operations. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree in related area or equivalent combination

The UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) Deputy Director is a senior management position serving as a key member of the Arts & Lectures senior leadership team. A&L is a large, complex, primarily self‑supporting, non‑academic unit supporting the academic mission

Provides strategic HR technology leadership and operational oversight for the campus’s HCM software. The Director leads the HRIS team, prioritizing both the functional and technical solutions that support continuous improvements for several platforms, including UC Path and ServiceNow. In this capacity, the position applies advanced organizational development concepts to identify and resolve complex issues that are diverse in scope while

leading workforce administration, data analytics, and strategic initiatives for campus staff. This includes leading the assessment of UC Path‑related organizational challenges and developing solutions that enhance performance across central offices, including Academic Personnel, Budget, Business & Financial Services (BFS), and HR. The Director represents the campus in a number of system‑wide efforts, while coordinating escalated case management and operational alignment with the UCPath Center. Furthermore, the role manages the integrity of staff appointment data and Position Management within UC Path, overseeing many aspects of the lifecycle of staff employees. The position directs data analytics and reporting by leading the development of high‑level dashboards to provide actionable insights while ensuring strict adherence to data privacy regulations and internal controls. As a supervisor of a team of analysts, the Director oversees cross‑functional training programs and communication and formulates strategies with a high degree of autonomy. The work requires frequent problem‑solving and the evaluation of variable factors to manage projects of campus‑wide scope with significant organizational impact. Reqs: A bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required, along with 7 to 9 years of HRIS experience in a large‑scale, multi‑entity environment and 4 to 6 years of leadership experience. The successful candidate will have expert knowledge of PeopleSoft; proficiency in data querying and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI; and strong knowledge of HR processes, payroll, HRIS, data governance, compliance requirements, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.The role also requires advanced knowledge of organizational development, effectiveness, and project management principles, including experience leading large‑scale initiatives. The candidate must be able to assess campus and business needs related to process improvement, organizational structure, and organizational effectiveness, particularly in the UCPath environment, and translate senior leadership vision into actionable work plans aligned with operational priorities and culture change. Strong communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, facilitation, coaching, consulting, and relationship‑building skills are essential, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑ solving, critical thinking, and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare project documentation, policies, procedures, presentations, and status reports, as well as a commitment to fairness, respect, inclusiveness, empathy, integrity, ethical conduct, and diversity and inclusion. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $119,400 to $155,796/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $119,400 to $230,800/ year. Notes: Work schedule may require occasional evening and weekend work. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for

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FINANCE ACCOUNTANT

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM

Administers the business of student and study center finances for assigned programs. Performs financial analysis, initiates wire transfers, processes expenditures and manages student and study center accounts and related accounts payable and receivable. Reconciles monthly account transactions to the general ledger. Requires daily verbal and written communication, with internal departments and external customers. Ensures compliance with UC policy and procedures and applicable external regulations. Reqs: AA, BA, or BS degree in related field and minimum of 2 years’ experience in AP, AR, billing and collections, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel. Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, attention to detail, ability to multi‑task, and organizational skills. Working knowledge of financial processes, policies, and procedures. Notes: Eligible for a hybrid/remote work arrangement within California.Satisfactory criminal history background check. Hiring/ Budgeted Hourly Range: $30.75‑$31.99/ hr. Full range: $30.75‑$50.45/hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 4/3/26. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu, Job #84962

GENERAL ACCOUNTING

MANAGER

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES

The Manager of General Accounting is responsible for the management of the accounting procedures, systems, and human resources required for the production of accurate, and comprehensive statements of operations and net position of the University of California at Santa Barbara. The University of California, Santa Barbara is an enterprise with expenditures in excess of $1 Billion annually and assets totaling $2 Billion. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in related area and or equivalent experience/training; 7‑9 yrs progressively responsible professional accounting experience supporting complex, large‑scale organizations with significant assets and annual expenditures; 7‑9 yrs demonstrated expertise managing general accounting operations, including production of accurate and comprehensive statements of operations and net position in accordance with GAAP; 7‑9 yrs proven experience leading and developing professional accounting staff, including responsibility for accounting procedures, systems, internal controls, and workflow management; 7‑9 yrs Experience ensuring the integrity, reliability, and audit readiness of financial data used by senior leadership, governing bodies, and external stakeholders; 7‑9 yrs Demonstrated experience leading fiscal and monthly close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial results; 4‑6 yrs Experience coordinating plant accounting activities with facilities, capital programs, and project management stakeholders; 4‑6 yrs

Experience working with enterprise financial systems and leading process improvements in large and complex organizations Notes: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employee sponsorship; Satisfactory criminal history background check.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range:

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu, Job # 85034

SR. BAKER CAMPUS DINING

Responsible for the daily Production of all bakery items that are delivered to various Retail units for customer sale.

Trains and supervises all bakery staff and must be knowledgeable in all areas of bakery production. Ensures that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation and safety are met according to Dining Services. Reqs: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of progressively more responsible baking experience in a high‑volume cooking environment. Knowledge and experience with basic and advanced cooking/baking techniques. Supervisory skills and leadership to coordinate, train, oversee and review the work of others in English. Ability to read and write English for the purpose of preparing food from recipe guidelines and producing reports. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations to ensure proper food handling. Or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per day. Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $25/hr ‑$26.27/hr. Posting Hourly Range: $25/hr ‑ $27.31/hr The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #84753

SR. BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

CENTRAL STORES

Installs furniture systems, delivers heavy/delicate equipment, relocation of offices and labs, sets up public events and makes others general deliveries and pickups. Reqs: One year experience as a Building Maintenance Worker, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; 1‑3 yrs Customer Service Experience: 1‑3 yrs Experience operating a variety of power and hand tools. Notes: Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check; Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program; Able to frequently lift up to 70 lbs; Occasional Weekends May Be Required. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $25.32 to $29.09/hour. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 3/31/26. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 84983

SUPERINTENDENT OF HVAC SERVICES

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Building Maintenance, the Superintendent of the HVAC Services for UCSB is responsible for management of HVAC work in 168 buildings (4.1 million square footage). Provides a broad range of technical expertise with supervision of HVAC mechanics. Duties include, but are not limited to, HVAC estimating, small project management, establishing work priorities, adjusting work procedures and schedules daily, inspections, site inventory management, monitoring staff work loads and work tickets, purchasing supplies, and communications with partners/clients. Reqs: HS Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area or equivalent combination of training and experience; 5‑7 yrs HVAC Experience; Certification in a specialty skilled trade; Performs other duties as assigned; Complies with all policies and standards; Complies with all principles of community at the University of California, Santa Barbara. UCSB is a diverse community of individuals having many perspectives and identities. We come from a multitude of backgrounds and experiences, with distinct needs and goals. We recognize that to create an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community, we must understand and value both our individual differences and our common ground. The UCSB Principles of Community embodies this commitment, and reflects the ideals we seek to uphold; 3‑6 Years Supervisory experience in skilled trades. Notes: Satisfactory criminal history background check; Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $120,000 to $137,000/yr. Full Salary Range: $88,000 to $161,600/ yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 4/1/2026. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 84995

LEGALS

LEGAL NOTICES

ADMINISTER OF ESTATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: WOLFGANG CURT

HALLAUER : 26 PR 00106

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: WOLFGANG CURT HALLAUER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: KAI DE STRAKOSCH HALLAUER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): KAI DE STRAKOSCH HALLAUER 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: 04/30/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA DIVISION (South County)

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. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 3/03/2026 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Kai de Strakosch Hallauer, 609 Calle Rinconada, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑350‑4270

Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: JASON DEREK LEGGITT

No.: 25PR00161

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JASON DEREK

LEGGITT

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DANA WALTERS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): KEVIN LEGGITT 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. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/23/2026

AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA‑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. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 03/03/2026 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Andrew M. Haskett; 1465 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110; 858‑333‑0226 Published: Mar 12, 19, 26 2026.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GERALDINE W. CRAMBLIT No.: 25PR00609

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: GERALDINE W. CRAMBLIT

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RICHARD P. MAGNUSON in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): RICHARD P. MAGNUSON 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: 04/02/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: Five SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ANACAPA

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. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 12/03/2025 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Mary Jane Miller; Miller & Berryhill LLP Post Office Box 5691, Santa Barbara, CA 93150; 805‑969‑4451 Published: Mar 12, 19, 26 2026.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DARYL ARTHUR HENRY : 25PR00571

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DARYL ARTHUR HENRY

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: CAROLYN MCDONELL and MICHAEL GRACE in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): CAROLYN MCDONELL and MICHAEL GRACE 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: 05/07/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: SB5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 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. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 3/12/2026 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Erik D. Black, Esq; Black & Black, 1114 State St, Ste 272, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑957‑1922

Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: NADYA EMILIE PENOFF CASE NO. 26PR00105

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of NADYA EMILIE PENOFF. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JEFF PEDERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JEFF PEDERSON 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: 04/30/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. SB5 located at 1100 ANACAPA ST., P.O. BOX 21107, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121

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 ANNA VALIENTE GOMEZ ‑ SBN 246661

OHANA LEGACIES, CORP. 2146 BONITA AVENUE LA VERNE CA 91750

Telephone (909) 593‑1388

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3/19, 3/26, 4/2/26

CNS‑4020050# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOAN

LEGALS (CONT.)

26PR00125

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JOAN MARSHALL

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARIAN MARSHALL in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara (Anacapa Division)

THE PETITION requests that (name): MARIAN MARSHALL 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: 05/14/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 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. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 3/12/2026 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Jeffrey B. Soderborg, Esq., 317 E. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑963‑8612

Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEANNE ANN MCKAY No.: 26PR00089

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: JEANNE ANN MCKAY

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ALAN DOUGLAS MCKAY in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

THE PETITION requests that (name): ALAN DOUGLAS MCKAY 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: 4/23/2026 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. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 3/13/2026 by Nicolette Barnard, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Howard M. Simon and Peggy Chen‑Rader; 25 East Anapamu Street, Second Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑963‑9500

Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2 2026. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSEMARY BERTKA, Deceased : 26PR00091

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: ROSEMARY BERTKA, Deceased A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JEFFREY P. REYNA in the Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Barbara. THE PETITION requests that (name): JEFFREY P. REYNA 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: 04/23/2026 AT 9:00 a.m. Dept: 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at 1100 Anacapa Street PO Box 21107 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. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 3/09/2026 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy. Attorney for Petitioner: Lori A. Lewis, Esq.; Mullen & Henzell, L.L.P.; 112 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805‑966‑1501

Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES: 132 Garden Street, Suite 13 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Jon F Bryan (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 22, 2026. Filed by: JON F BRYAN/CONTRACTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 29, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000262. Published: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ADVANCED PARAMEDICAL AESTHETICS: 5370 Hollister Ave, K Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Elvira Rozhko PO Box 367 Goleta, CA 93116 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 25, 2025. Filed by: ELVIRA ROZHKO/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 27, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000502. Published: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NEIGHBOR NEIGHBOR: 885 Toro Canyon Road CA 93108; Taiana M Giefer (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 17, 2026. Filed by: TAIANA GIEFER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 17, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000429. Published: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUGARLAND, SUGARLAND CANDY: 444 Alisal Road Solvang CA 93463; Sugarland Candy 1231 N Refugio Rd Santa Ynez, CA 93460 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 23, 2026. Filed by: JENNIFER HURNBLAD/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 23, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000469. Published: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROSE ELECTRONICS OF SANTA BARBARA: 88 Willow Springs St, Unit 101 Goleta, CA 93117; Kevin A Rose (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 3, 2026. Filed by: KEVIN A ROSE/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 03, 2026. 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 E76. FBN Number: 2026‑0000519. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2026‑0000492

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA AZTECA BAKERY ‑ SANTA MARIA, 722 EAST MAIN ST #111, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454 County of SANTA BARBARA CULIACAN'S INC., 722 EAST MAIN ST #111, SANTA MARIA,

CA 93454 State of Incorporation:

CA This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/12/2026. S/ HECTOR ACOSTA, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/25/2026.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/26

CNS‑4017755# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2026‑0000444

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEW LIGHT VINTAGE, 614 W. ISLAY STREET. UNIT B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 County of SANTA BARBARA

MAJIME PRODUCTIONS LLC, 614 W. ISLAY STREET. UNIT B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, CALIFORNIA

This business is conducted by a limited liability company

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A.

/S/ AMY URATSU, MANAGING MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/18/2026.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/26

CNS‑4017709# SANTA BARBARA

INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SKUNK BEAR

LASERWORKS & SIGNS, SKUNK BEAR

TACTICAL: 900 McMurray Rd, Ste 2 Buellton, CA 93427; SKUNK BEAR ARMS LLC 5142 Hollister Ave #534 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 30, 2020. Filed by: PASI PUENTES/MANAGING DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 03, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000517. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALICLAY, CALICLAY BASALT SURFACES: 336 Sheffield Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Novacourt Usa LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2016. Filed by: STEPHEN BRILLHART/ MANAGING PARTNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 02, 2026. 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 E49. FBN Number: 2026‑0000515. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRECISION WELDING: 5790 Thornwood Drive, Suite B Goleta, CA 93117; Santa Barbara Structural Steel Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 19, 2025. Filed by: TAYLOR GILKESON/PRESIDENT/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 12, 2026. 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 E66. FBN Number: 2026‑0000411. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE WILLOWS MHC, THE WILLOWS MHP, THE WILLOWS, THE WILLOWS MOBILE HOME PARK, THE WILLOWS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY, THE WILLOWS MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY, HOMETOWN THE WILLOWS: 1317 N. V Street Lompoc, CA 93436; The Willows MHC, LLC. 110 N. Wacker Drive Suite 4500 Chicago, IL 60606 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name

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or names listed above on Feb 09, 2026. Filed by: GREGORY R. LYNCH/

SECRETARY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 09, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000507. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

EXPERTWITNESSPA: 5662 Calle Real, #120 Goleta, CA 93117; Expert Witness Professionals LLC (same address)

This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: LAMONT HUNTER/MANAGING

MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 4, 2026. 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 E76. FBN Number: 2026‑0000524. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SEA BOLT

FABRICATIONS: 132 Harbor Way Santa Barbara, CA 93109; Graham M Martin 16 E. Padre St. #11 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 04, 2026. Filed by: GRAHAM

MARTIN‑SETARO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 4, 2026. 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 E49. FBN Number: 2026‑0000532. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHRISTUS

VICTOR LLC, VALINOR, VALINOR SPORTS CENTER: 1964 Las Canoas

Otis

Otis, a beloved seven-yearold Leonberger dog passed away on March 15th. He was a local celebrity; a frequent visitor to the Douglas Preserve, Cold Springs Tavern and generally around town. Otis was often seen riding in his dad’s (Dave Tait) motorcycle sidecar, goggles on and tongue wagging in the wind. Tour guides on the Santa Barbara Land Shark buses would point him out to the “Oohs” and “Ahhs” of tourists leaning out of their seats to see this special dog. He was known and loved by many, especially kids, who enjoyed hugging this gentle giant. Otis will be dearly missed by his canine and human friends.

Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Christus Victor LLC 6737 Steele Oak Ln Carmichael CA 95608 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 02, 2026. Filed by: CHARLES RUTSCH/MANAGER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 5, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000360. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HEMMAHS & ASSOCIATES: 1900 N San Marcos Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Hemmah Works Inc PO Box 235 Goleta, CA 93116 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: CODY HEMMAH/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 27, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000209. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SILK ROAD TRANSPORTATION, SILK ROAD TRANSPORTATION & WINE TOURS, SILK ROAD: 4604 Appaloosa Trail Orcutt, CA 93455; Silk Road Holdings, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2025. Filed by: UMUT OZKAN/PREIDENT/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Jan 27, 2026. 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 E63. FBN Number: 2026‑0000388. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ERIN FEINBLATT PHOTOGRAPHY, INC., COAST PHOTOGRAPHY: 1302 Chino Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Erin Feinblatt Photography, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 2, 2010. Filed by: ERIN FEINBLATT/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 03, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000544. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KALYPSO: 2670 Montrose Pl Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Kelsey K Bushman (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 23, 2026. Filed by: KELSEY BUSHMAN/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 06, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000551. Published: Mar 12, 19, 26. Apr 2 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RESOA: 331 West Yanonali Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Joseph W Cox (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 23, 2026. Filed by: JOSEPH W COX/FOUNDER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 10, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000577. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MENARD

USA: 3025 Venture Rd. Placerville, CA 95667; Farrell Design‑Build Companies, Inc. (same address)

This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: RICHARD HAMERS/ CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 05, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000540. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FREESTONE

PEACH: 5940 Encina Road, Unit 4, Goleta, CA 93117; Lily R Ferrari (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 4, 2026. Filed by: LILY FERRARI/OWNER(PREVIOUS OWNER

ROBER A FRATRICK HAS PASSED AWAY I) with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 12, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000625. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CMD: 6112 Craigmont Drive CA 93117; Dennis Van Alphen (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 23, 2026. Filed by: DENNIS VAN ALPHEN/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 09, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000575. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CYAN DESIGN LA: 5852 Marstone Lane Goleta, CA 93117; Cyan Design Studio, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 16, 2026. Filed by: CYA NELSON DREW/CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 16, 2026. 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 E63. FBN Number: 2026‑0000646. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MISSION

ROOFING: 130 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Santa Barbara Mission Roofing 1515 Monarch Drive Santa Ynez, CA 93460

This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 15, 1996. Filed by: SUZANNE

USHER/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 13, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000632. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PACIFIC PICKLE WORKS: 718 Union Ave. Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Pacific Pickle Works Inc. PO Box 20295 Santa Barbara, CA 93120 This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct 20, 2010. Filed by: BRADLEY

BENNETT/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 11, 2026. 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 E76. FBN Number: 2026‑0000402. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA BARBARA JEWELRY APPRAISAL LLC: 1187 Coastvillage Road, 748 Santa Barbara, CA 93108; Santa Barbara Jewelry Appraisal LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 12, 2026. Filed by: JEREMY NORRIS/ CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 09, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000567. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TUNE IN PSYCHOTHERAPHY: 27

E Victoria St Ste K Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Tune In Psychotherapy, A Professional Marriage and Family Therapy Corporation (same address)

This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: TAYLOR SCHREIBER/ OWNER & CEO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 11, 2026. 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 E28. FBN Number: 2026‑0000598. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FARMACY

UPPER STATE: 4235 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Island Drift LLC PO Box 61106 Santa Barbara, CA 93160 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: BENJAMIN CONDRON/OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 26, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000500. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SWEETHAWK FALCONRY LLC: 495 Reed Ct. Goleta, CA 93117; Sweethawk Falconry LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 28, 2026. Filed by: VICKI

GARDNER/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 10, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000578. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ISAAC ORNAMENTAL METAL: 709 E Mason St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Isaac Anguiano (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2020. Filed by: ISAAC ANGUIANO/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 10, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000584. Published: Mar 19, 26. Apr 2, 9 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MRS.

PERFECT’S CLEANERS: 4676 Tajo Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93110; Llaneli Martinez‑Carrillo (same address)

This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug 25, 2023. Filed by: LLANELI

MARTINEZ‑CARRILLO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 06, 2026. 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 E49. FBN Number: 2026‑0000560. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN2026‑0000541

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZACA LAKE, 8000 FOXEN CANYON ROAD, LOS OLIVOS, CA 93441 County of SANTA BARBARA ZACA PARTNERS LLC, 21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD SUITE 950, TORRANCE, CA 90503

This business is conducted by a limited liability company

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/27/2019. ZACA LAKE S/ DAMIR PEVEC, MANAGER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/05/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16/26 CNS‑4023273# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DANNY’S BARBERSHOP: 3337 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Francisco J Garcia Jr (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2026. Filed by: FRANCISCO JAVIER GARCIA JR/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 16, 2026. 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 E61. FBN Number: 2026‑0000647. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN2026‑0000615

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE COPENHAGEN HOUSE, 1660 COPENHAGEN DRIVE THE COPENHAGEN HOUSE, SOLVANG, CA 93463 County of SANTA BARBARA CONCEPT MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC., 1660 COPENHAGEN DRIVE THE COPENHAGEN HOUSE, SOLVANG, CA 93463

This business is conducted by a Corporation

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/25/2015. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 03/12/2026. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16/26 CNS‑4023432# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ISHI MAURY: 3737 Portofino Way, #A Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Maria L Maury‑Smith (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 12, 2026. Filed by: MARIA L. MAURY SMITH with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 12, 2026. 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

E49. FBN Number: 2026‑0000603. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STOP THE MIND: 2709 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Mindy Rosenblatt (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 06, 2026. Filed by: MINDY ROSENBLATT/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 16, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000662. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WORLDVIZ VR: 813 Reddick St Santa Barbara, CA 93103; WORLDVIZ (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 06, 2018. Filed by: PETER SCHLUEER/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 06, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000543. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RAVEN CUSTOM CRAFTS: 135 N J St Lompoc, CA 93436; Misael Reyes PO Box 3546 Lompoc, CA 93438 This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2026. Filed by: MISAEL REYES/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 06, 2026. 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 E55. FBN Number: 2026‑0000550. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PAWS & PRESENCE DOG TRAINING: 825 Bath St, Apt A Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kelley De Pompa (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: KELLEY DE POMPA/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 16, 2026. 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 E81. FBN Number: 2026‑0000648. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLISS AND WISDOM BOUTIQUE 888: 135 N J St. Lompoc, CA 93436; Adriana C Reyes (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 14, 2023. Filed by: ADRIANA C. REYES with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 06, 2026. 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 E55. FBN Number: 2026‑0000549. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STUDIO BIBB: 5693 West Camino Cielo Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Olivia M Bibb (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 27, 2026. Filed by: OLIVIA BIBB with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 06, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000557. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

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STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HEALTHBRIDGE INTERPRETING: 3805 Cassini Cir Unit 3 Lompoc, CA 93436; Mildred A Lazarit (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: MILDRED A. LAZARIT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 11, 2026. 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 E49. FBN Number: 2026‑0000599. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BARATO BARGAIN STORE: 508 N Milpas St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Andrew Lee(same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 1994. Filed by: ANDREW LEE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 13, 2026. 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 E81. FBN Number: 2026‑0000637. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LUMEN RIVER: 2126 East Valley Rd Montecito, CA 93108; Future Return Holdings (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 16, 2026. Filed by: ANDREW LEE with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 19, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000735. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AM COASTAL VENTURES LLC: 710 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Am Coastal Ventures LLC 312 Rancheria St #F Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 01, 2026. Filed by: ANTHONY ROBERTS/MANAGING MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 19, 2026. 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 E76. FBN Number: 2026‑0000728. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAN NAPOLI BAKERY: 213 San Napoli Dr Goleta, CA 93117; Michelle D Wheelus (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 12, 2026. Filed by: MICHELLE WHEELUS with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 19, 2026. This

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business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2026. Filed by: RENAE

CONNER/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 27, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000503. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOUNTAIN

VIEW PRODUCTIONS: 1156 N. Fairview Goleta, CA 93117; Dana B Driskel (same address) Patricia A Devlin‑Driskel (same address) This business is conducted by A Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar 07, 2026. Filed by: DANA

DRISKEL/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 17, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000675. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RENAISSANCE ANTIQUES OF SOLVANG: 496 First Street Solvang, CA 93463; Renco, Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 09, 1998. Filed by: JULIE

PALLADINO/SECRETARY/TREASURER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 20, 2026.

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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000753. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMS BODY ATELIER: 924 Anacapa Street G4 Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Ems Santa Barbara LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr 03, 2025. Filed by: ANDREW MASER/OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 20, 2026. 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 E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0000767. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RECREATION COMPANY: 2275 Highway 154 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Adveno LLC 6720 W. 121st St. Suite 200 Overland Park, KS 66209 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov 19, 2021. Filed by: FRANK PIKUS/OFFICER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 20, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000751. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FRAME: 901 De La Vina St Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Elaine M Esbeck (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 21, 1997. Filed by: ELAINE ESBECK/ OWNER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 5, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000536. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ASSOCIATED HAND SURGEONS: 2323 De La Vina Street 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Michael J. Behrman, MD Inc. (same address) Robert Ruth, MD Inc. (same address) Adam W. Rives, MD Inc. (same address) Alex Doermann, MD Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A General Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jul 01, 1999. Filed by: GEORGE ARAKELIAN/ CFO with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 20, 2026. 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 E73. FBN Number: 2026‑0000756. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: RENAISSANCE ANTIQUES OF SOLVANG: 496 First Street Solvang, CA 93463; Cindy Ramos LLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 24, 2026. Filed by: CYNTHIA RAMOS/LLC MEMBER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 06, 2026. 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 E76. FBN Number: 2026‑0000555. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LAWSON AND FISHER CHIROPRACTIC: 25 E. Arrellaga Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Fisher & Lawson Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Sep 28, 2011. Filed by: KEVIN FISHER/PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 19, 2026. 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 E30. FBN Number: 2026‑0000742. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TOWN’N COUNTRY REALTY AND INVESTMENT COMPANY: 5669 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93111‑2318; Bryan T Davis (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb 25, 2026. Filed by: BRYAN DAVIS/BROKER with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 06, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000559. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WILDLIFE PRODUCTIONS: 1900 N San Marcos Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Hemmah Works Inc. (same address) This business is conducted by A Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Filed by: CODY HEMMAH/ PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Mar 19, 2026. 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: 2026‑0000661. Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STOUT, KAUFMAN, HOLZMAN & SPRAGUE, APLC: 5951 Encina Rd, Ste 208 Goleta, CA 93117; STOUT, KAUFMAN, HOLMAN & SPRAGUE, APLC (same address) This business is conducted by A Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan 01, 2023. Filed by: JODY M. KAUFMAN/MANAGING

ATTORNEY with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Feb 20, 2026.

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 E78. FBN Number: 2026‑0000466. Published: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 2026.

LIEN SALE

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below:

Sandra Cuellar Montes at the location indicated: 6640 Discovery Drive, Goleta, CA 93117. 04/07/2026 at 3:30 PM

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 10 S. Kellogg, Goleta, CA 93117. April 7, 2026, at 3:30pm.

Ana Abdullah

Matthew Nixon

Robert Herr

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

NAME CHANGE

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: WILLIAM M. YOUNG CASE

NUMBER: 26CV00558

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: WILLIAM M. YOUNG A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: BRYCE OLIVER YOUNG BURT

PROPOSED NAME: BRYCE OLIVER YOUNG

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 appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing May 1, 2026, 10:00 am, DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street. Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ANACAPA

DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 February 25, 2026, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 2026.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: MELISSA NICOLE MARTINEZ and RICARDO ALEXANDER HARRIS

SANCHEZ CASE NUMBER: 26CV00558

PETITIONER: MELISSA NICOLE

MARTINEZ AND RICARDO ALEXANDER

HARRIS SANCHEZ A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: LEVI NICOLAS

MARTINEZ‑HARRIS‑SANCHEZ

PROPOSED NAME: LEVI XAVIER

HARRIS‑SANCHEZ

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 appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing April 17, 2026, 10:00 am,

DEPT: 4, SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street. Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ANACAPA

DIVISION A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 February 25, 2026, JUDGE Donna D. Geck of the Superior Court. Published Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 2026.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: ENRIQUE CONTRERAS LOPEZ

CASE NUMBER: 26CV00449

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

PETITIONER: ENRIQUE CONTRERAS

LOPEZ A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: ENRIQUE

CONTRERAS LOPEZ

PROPOSED NAME: HENRY

CONTRERAS LOPEZ

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 appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing April 6, 2026, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5, SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street. Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ANACAPA DIVISION

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 February 13, 2026, JUDGE Colleen Sterne of the Superior Court. Published Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 2026.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: REBECA MERCADO BENAVIDEZ and ALBERTANO ESQUIVEL NOVA CASE NUMBER: 25CV06842 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: PETITIONER: REBECA MERCADO BENAVIDEZ AND ALBERTANO

ESQUIVEL NOVA A petition has been filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara Superior Court for decree changing name (s) as follows:

PRESENT NAME: AYLIN ESQUIVEL

MERCADO

PROPOSED NAME: AYLIN ESQUIVEL

MERCADO

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 appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing April 27, 2026, 10:00 am, DEPT: 5 SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA 1100 Anacapa Street. Santa Barbara, CA 93101, ANACAPA A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 March 5, 2026, JUDGE Colleen K. Sterne of the Superior Court. Published Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 011249‑SH (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: LV PETROLEUM INC, 1935 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: SKSA GAS INC, 990 AVENIDA DEL OCEANO, EL CAJON, CA 92019 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS, FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS, GOODWILL, AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE of that certain business located at: 1935 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: ARCO AMPM AKA LV PETROLEUM INC. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is APRIL 14, 2026 at the office of: SUPREME ESCROW, INC., 3701

WILSHIRE BLVD., #535 LOS ANGELES, CA 90010 , Escrow No. 011249‑SH , Escrow Officer: STEVEN HONG (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above (9) The last date for filing claims is: APRIL 13, 2026 . (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE . DATED: MARCH 12, 2026 TRANSFEREES: SKSA GAS INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 5116332‑PP SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT 3/26/26

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ALICE H. SANDOVAL, DECEASED

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

In re the matter of: Alice H. Sandoval Revocable Trust Dated March 13, 2024

CASE NO. 26PR00139

Jeffrey Daugherty, Esq. Attorney for Elizabeth M. Rodriguez, Trustee Laborde & Daugherty 924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1‑T Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Published: Mar 26. Apr 2, 9, 16 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICES

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE 21700

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that a Public Lien Sale of personal property will be held Monday the 30th day of March, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. at Santa Barbara Mini Storage, 190 Wye Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, and will be sold by the unit by Daniel Jackson, Auctioneer, CA Bond #64819405, phone (559) 970‑8105. The property to be sold is stored at Santa Barbara Mini Storage located at 190 Wye Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara.

This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq. of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California. (See Section 1812.600 of Civil Code) SANTA BARBARA MINI STORAGE By Gary Braun BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE 21700

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that a Public Lien Sale of personal property will be held Monday

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above‑named decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, and whose mailing address is P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, California 93121‑1107, and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to Elizabeth M. Rodriguez, as trustee of the trust dated March 13, 2024 wherein the decedent was the settlor, c/o Jeffrey Daugherty, Esq., Laborde & Daugherty, 924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1‑T, Santa Barbara, California 93101, within the later of four months after March 26, 2026 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

1. Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Goleta Union School District (“District”) will receive sealed bids for Single-Prime Contractors for the following Paving Projects (“Projects” or “Contracts”):

• Bid No. 2026-300, Brandon Elementary School

• Bid No. 2026-400, La Patera Elementary Schools

2. The Projects consist of:

a. 2026-300 Brandon E.S. - pavement repair, striping, signage, and minor hardscape renovations

b. 2026-400 La Patera E.S. - new pavement, striping, signage, fencing, and minor hardscape

3. To bid on these Projects, the Bidders are required to possess one or more of the following State of California contractors’ license(s): General Engineering A, Earthwork and Paving C-12 and be registered as a public works contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to the Labor Code.

4. Contract Documents will be available on or after March 19th, 2026, for review, print and download from Building Connected.

5. Sealed bids on the form provided by the District will be received at the District Facilities Office, 401 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 on Thursday, April 16th 2026 at the following times the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud:

• 2026-300 Brandon E.S. – 1:00pm

• 2026-400 La Patera E.S. – 2:00pm

6. A bid bond by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District a cashier’s check or a certified check, drawn to the order of the Goleta Union School District, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, shall accompany the Bid Form and Proposal, as a guarantee that the Bidder will, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.

7. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on March 24th and March 26th, 2026 at the following times and locations:

• 2026-300 Brandon E.S. – 8:30AM 195 Brandon Dr., Goleta, CA 93117

• 2026-400 La Patera E.S. – 9:30AM at 555 N La Patera Ln, Goleta, CA 93117

8. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the Contract for the Work.

9. Inquiries shall be sent to jmark@kitchell.com

LEGALS (CONT.)

ORDINANCE NO. 26-03U

AN EXTENSION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 17.22 TO THE GOLETA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A SENIOR MOBILE HOME PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT AND MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE CONVERSION OF SENIOR MOBILE HOME PARKS TO ALLAGES PARKS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

WHEREAS, California’s Housing Element Law, codified at Government Code § 65580 et seq., requires the City to adopt a Housing Element and make plans for providing affordable housing within the City; and

WHEREAS, the City adopted its most recent Housing Element on December 5, 2023, prioritizing the protection of affordable senior housing, as shown by Programs HE 1.3 (Monitor and Preserve Assisted Affordable Housing Units); HE 1.4 (Preserve Mobile Home Parks and Facilitate Mobile Home Park Ownership Opportunities); HE 3.1 (Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Opportunities); and HE 3.2 (Facilitate the Provision of Housing for Persons with Special Needs); and

WHEREAS, the City’s Housing Element recognizes that seniors over the age of 55 represent 27 percent of the City’s population; and

WHEREAS, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments’ Connected 2050 projects the number of people aged 65 and older is expected to increase by 100% by 2050;1 and

WHEREAS , seniors are a vulnerable population, and the City is required by state law to address housing for seniors; and

WHEREAS, mobile home parks represent one of a few unsubsidized affordable housing options left to senior citizens that permit exclusive residence in a detached dwelling by those individuals over the age of 55 years. Furthermore, senior mobile home parks often develop a close-knit and supportive community of residents who share similar interests and lifestyles, and removing age restrictions could negatively affect the social atmosphere, sense of community, and camaraderie among existing senior residents; and 1 SBCAG, Connected 2050 (Aug. 2025) Figure 1-9 (https://www.sbcag.org/wpcontent/ uploads/2025/08/Connected2050_August2025.pdf).

WHEREAS , households in all-ages mobile home parks are more likely to have two or more income earners contributing to household finances, whereas senior residents are more likely to be on fixed incomes or have fewer income earners, creating the risk that an all-ages park will lead to increased rents; and

WHEREAS , the federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), and other laws prohibiting housing discrimination explicitly exempt the operation of housing with a preference for seniors 55 years or older (42 U.S.C. § 3604; Gov. Code§ 12955); and

WHEREAS , California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code § 51 et seq.) authorizes private parties to establish housing for senior citizens; and

WHEREAS , California’s Mobilehome Residency Law allows mobile home parks to limit residency based on age requirements for older persons, in compliance with the FHA (Civil Code§ 798.76); and

WHEREAS , California’s Mobilehome Parks Act authorizes cities and counties to adopt zoning regulations establishing senior mobile home parks (Health & Safety Code § 18300); and

WHEREAS there are existing mobile home parks in the City that are designated for seniors 55 years or older; and

WHEREAS , the City is aware of at least one mobile home park owner who has taken steps to convert the park from a senior mobile home park to an all-ages park; and

WHEREAS , the conversion of senior mobile home parks to all-ages presents a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare by reducing the available affordable housing options in the City for citizens aged 55 years and older; and WHEREAS , the City finds it necessary to protect existing affordable housing options for senior citizens; and

WHEREAS , the conversion from a “senior” to an “allage” mobile home park would hinder the goals of the City’s Housing Element, and will unduly burden and irreparably harm senior residents due to the loss of existing unsubsidized housing that is affordable; and

WHEREAS , when “senior” mobile home parks are converted to “all-age” parks, the cost of housing has the potential to increase substantially due to the increased competition for available spaces, which drive up rent prices and sale prices, and thereby diminish the affordable housing stock for seniors; and Ordinance No. 26-03U Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District and Moratorium Extension

WHEREAS , mobile home parks serve lower- to upper moderate-income levels, and there is a significant need for lower-income housing for seniors in the City and surrounding communities, as evidenced by a wait list for low-income seniors numbering 2,103 with the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, and 4,893 with the City of Santa Barbara’s Housing Authority, as of January, 2026; and

WHEREAS , currently, the City’s Municipal Code does not provide a process governing the conversion of existing mobile home parks from a “senior” to an “allages” mobile home park; and

WHEREAS , the City is studying ways to protect existing senior mobile home parks and needs time to investigate, research, and develop new permanent zoning regulations to implement an Overlay District to promote and preserve senior mobile home parks; and

WHEREAS , several California counties and cities have enacted interim urgency ordinances to study the adverse effects of conversions of existing senior mobile home parks to all-ages parks, including the increase in housing costs and decrease of affordable housing options for a particularly vulnerable population of our community; and

WHEREAS , to address the potential adverse effects of conversion of senior mobile home parks to all-ages parks, the City Council directed staff to study and begin work to develop permanent zoning regulations to consider establishing a Zoning District for senior mobile home parks; and

WHEREAS , the City undertook an evaluation of senior mobile home parks in the City and, based on available information, concluded that at least eighty percent (80%) of occupied spaces are occupied by at least one person who is fiftyfive (55) years of age or older, and that no change to a senior mobile home park’s rules had gone into effect that purport to convert the senior mobile home park from a senior mobile home park to an all-ages mobile home park under California Civil Code section 798.25; and

WHEREAS , pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 26-02U on February 17, 2026, which took effect immediately. The Urgency Ordinance added a new Chapter 17.22 in Title 17 of the Goleta Municipal Code creating a Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District, and establishing a temporary moratorium prohibiting conversion of Senior Mobile Home Parks to All-ages Mobile Home Parks; and

WHEREAS , pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, Urgency Ordinance No. 26-02U expires after 45 days, on April 3, 2026. During the initial 45day period, City staff, in coordination with the City Attorney’s office, began evaluating the scope of the impacts of Mobile Home Parks dedicated to seniors, Ordinance No. 26-03U Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District and Moratorium Extension engaging stakeholders, and exploring potential zoning and regulatory solutions; and

WHEREAS , City staff requires additional time to research and develop appropriate zoning and other permanent regulations for Senior Mobile Home Parks in the City to address the threat to public peace, health, safety, and general welfare poses by the loss of Mobile Home Parks dedicated to seniors; and

WHEREAS , in accordance with Government Code Section 65858, the City Council desires to extend for an additional 10 months and 15 days its Urgency Ordinance establishing the Senior Mobile Home Overlay District and moratorium prohibiting the conversion of Senior Mobile Home Parks to All-ages parks; and

WHEREAS , this Urgency Ordinance is necessary to prohibit changes in uses that may be in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the City is studying or intends to study within a reasonable time, and to prohibit the introduction of potentially legal nonconforming

land uses that could defeat a later-adopted zoning ordinance; and

WHEREAS , this Urgency Ordinance is consistent with existing General Plan land use designation and development standards, and furthers the goals of the City’s Housing Element; and

WHEREAS , based on the foregoing, the City Council finds that there is a current and immediate threat to public health, safety, and welfare and prohibits the conversion of senior mobile home parks to all-ages parks; and

WHEREAS , all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLETA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, incorporated herein by this reference, and the recitals are adopted as findings supporting the City Council’s actions taken hereafter.

SECTION 2. Urgency Ordinance Purpose and Authority. The City Council enacts this Urgency Ordinance extension to promote the maintenance and viability of existing mobile home parks through appropriate zoning and to protect the City’s affordable senior housing stock by imposing limitations on conversions of senior mobile home parks to all-ages mobile home parks. Pursuant to its authority granted by Article XI, Section 7, of the California Constitution, as well as section 65858 of the California Government Code, the City finds this Urgency Ordinance extension is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and general welfare. The Urgency Ordinance extension is necessary to give staff Ordinance No. 26-03U Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District and Moratorium Extension time to establish permanent zoning restrictions, create additional measures to protect the residents, and provide for additional enforcement capability.

SECTION 3. General Plan. The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance extends amendments to the Goleta Municipal Code which established a Senior Mobile Home Park (“SMHP”) Overlay District consistent with the General Plan in furtherance of the goals, policies, and implementation programs of the General Plan, including the 2023-2031 Housing Element.

SECTION 4. CEQA. The City of Goleta has determined that the adoption of the proposed Urgency Ordinance, which includes extending the duration of a Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District, is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (California Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs.) Section 15301, which categorically exempts activities involving negligible or no expansion of use of existing facilities, and Section 15061 (b )(3), which applies where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. This Urgency Ordinance merely extends the amendments to the Goleta Municipal Code as it relates to the seniors-only status for mobile home parks within the City. This Urgency Ordinance does not directly or indirectly authorize or approve any actual changes to the physical environment.

Accordingly, this Urgency Ordinance is exempt from CEQA.

SECTION 5. Code Amendment. The Goleta Municipal Code is hereby amended to read, as follows:

Chapter 17.22 SMHP - Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District

§ 17.22.010 Purpose.

The SMHP Overlay District is intended to promote and preserve a variety and balance of housing types within the City, and it provides assurances that existing senior mobile home parks and senior mobile home parks developed and permitted afterthe adoption of the SMHP Overlay will remain senior mobile home parks. The SMHP Overlay District is intended to promote the maintenance and viability of Senior Mobile Home Parks through appropriate zoning, which are seen as a form of affordable housing. The SMHP Overlay District is consistent with and implements all residential land

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use designations of the general plan.

§ 17.22.020 Applicability.

The provisions of this Chapter apply to proposed land uses and development within the SMHP Overlay District in addition to all other applicable Code requirements. The Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District shall be designated by the symbol “SMHP” on the Zoning Overlay Map. The SMHP Overlay Zone and its associated rules apply to all Senior Ordinance No. 26-03U Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District and Moratorium Extension Mobile Home Parks that existed in the City, or otherwise met the definition of Senior Mobile Home Park, prior to or as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, as well as any Senior Mobile Home Parks proposed and permitted following that date.

§ 17.22.030 Definitions.

A. “Senior” means an individual or person(s) aged fifty-five (55) years or older.

B. “Mobile Home Park” means any area of land where two or more mobile home spaces are rented, or held out for rent, to accommodate “mobile homes” or “manufactured homes,” as those terms are defined by Health & Safety Code § 18000, et seq. A Mobile Home Park does not include residences provided by employers for farmworkers or other employees, nor does it include campgrounds or other sites for temporary lodging.

C. “Senior Mobile Home Park” means a Mobile Home Park, as of the date of this Urgency Ordinance’s enactment: (i) in which at least eighty percent (80%) of occupied spaces are occupied by at least one person who is fiftyfive (55) years of age or older; or (ii) a Mobile Home Park that would qualify for the senior exemption under 42 U.S.C. § 3607(b).

D. “All-ages Mobile Home Park” means a Mobile Home Park where the spaces or lots are rented or leased to the general public with no requirement on the ages of the residents or occupants.

§ 17 .22.040 Land Use Regulations.

A. At least eighty (80) percent of occupied spaces in a Senior Mobile Home Park in the Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District shall be occupied by at least one person fifty-five (55) years of age or older. This senior occupancy requirement does not apply to or affect ownership of a mobile home unit. As long as at least one resident of a mobile home in a Senior Mobile Home Park is fifty-five (55) years of age or older, the senior occupancy requirement is satisfied as to that mobile home, whether or not the owner of the mobile home is fifty-five years of age or older.

B. Any Senior Mobile Home Park shall not undertake, implement, or otherwise allow to go into effect any change to the Senior Mobile Home Park’s rules or regulations that would permit the park to operate as an All-ages Mobile Home Park or, convert to an All-ages Mobile Home Park after the creation of the SMHP Overlay District, including, without limitation, by allowing eighty (80) percent of the occupied spaces in the Senior Mobile Home Park to not have at least one (1) person aged fiftyfive (55) years or older living in each such space. Ordinance No. 26-03U Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District and Moratorium Extension

C. The signage, advertising, park rules, regulations, rental agreements and leases for spaces in a Senior Mobile Home Park in the SMHP Overlay District shall state that the park is a Senior Mobile Home Park.

§ 17.22.050 Certification & Determination of Eligibility

A. The owner or operator of each Senior Mobile Home Park in the SMHP Overlay District shall, within thirty (30) days of adoption of the ordinance codified in this section, and upon January 1st of every year thereafter, conduct occupant age verification to ensure that the Senior Mobile Home Park is in compliance with the senior occupancy requirement of this Chapter, and file documentation and a certification of compliance with the City, as follows:

1. Each Senior Mobile Home Park in the SMHP

Overlay District shall conduct an annual occupant age verification to ensure that it qualifies as senior housing under applicable federal and state law, and this Section, including collection of documentation establishing that at least eighty percent (80%) of the occupied mobile homes or spaces in the Mobile Home Park are occupied by at least one resident who is fifty-five (55) years of age or older.

SECTION 9. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 9. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 10. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Urgency Ordinance and, within 15 days after its adoption, shall cause it to be published in accord with California Law.

City Council on the progress of its study and on determinations for how the City should proceed, insofar as conclusions have been drawn. Ordinance No. 26-03U Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay

SECTION 10. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Urgency Ordinance and, within 15 published in accord with California

INTRODUCED ON the PASSED, APPROVED

2. The verification process shall include surveys, affidavits, or other means acceptable to the City of updating the initial information supplied by the occupants of the Mobile Home Park. A summary of this occupant age verification documentation is required to be filed with the City annually.

INTRODUCED ON the 3rd day of PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED

ATTEST:

3. If the operator or owner of a Senior Mobile Home Park in the SMHP Overlay District fails to comply with the obligations of this Section, the City is authorized to take all steps reasonably necessary to conduct occupant age verification in order to comply with 24 C.F.R. Section 100.307.

ATTEST:

§ 17.22.060

Violations

A. Any violation of the requirements of this Chapter shall be subject to enforcement through administrative enforcement or a civil action in addition to, or in lieu of, charging the violator with a misdemeanor or infraction, in accordance with this Code.

B. Occupants of a Senior Mobile Home Park in the SMHP Overlay District who believe that potential violations of this Chapter may be occurring shall report such potential violations to the owner or operator of the Senior Mobile Home Park and to the City. The owner or operator of a Senior Mobile Home Park shall immediately investigate any report of a potential violation and shall respond to any potential violation in a timely Ordinance No. 26-03U Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District and Moratorium Extension and proactive manner.

C. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Code that may be to the contrary, if an occupant of a Senior Mobile Home Park believes that the owner or operator of a Senior Mobile Home Park has violated the provisions of this Chapter, the occupant shall have the right to file an action for injunctive relief and/or actual damages against such owner or operator of the Senior Mobile Home Park. Likewise, any owner or operator of a Senior Mobile Home Park who believes that an occupant of a Senior Mobile Home Park has violated the provisions of this Chapter, the owner or operator of the Senior Mobile Home Park shall have the right to file an action for injunctive relief and/or actual damages against such occupant. In any action brought under this Chapter, the court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to any prevailing party. Nothing herein is intended to limit the damages recoverable by any party through a private action.

SECTION 9. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 10. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption Urgency Ordinance and, within 15 days after its adoption, shall cause published in accord with California Law.

INTRODUCED ON the 3 rd day of March, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 2026.

ATTEST:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. CITY OF GOLETA ) I, DEBORAH S. LOPEZ, City Clerk of the City of Goleta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 26-03U was introduced on March 3, 2026, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, held on the 17th of March 2026, by the following roll-call vote of the City Council:

SECTION 6. Moratorium. The following prohibitions shall apply for the duration of this Urgency Ordinance:

AYES: NOES:

A. The conversion of a Senior Mobile Home Park to an All-ages Mobile Home Park in the Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District is prohibited.

ABSENT: MAYOR PEROTTE, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE SMITH, COUNCILMEMBERS KASDIN, KYRIACO, AND REYESMARTiN

NONE

NONE

B. No Senior Mobile Home Parks shall initiate, enforce, or otherwise impose any change to the Senior Mobile Home Park’s rules or regulations that would permit the park to operate as an Allages Mobile Home Park.

ABSTENTIONS: NONE

C. The City shall not permit, allow, or process applications for land use entitlements for any activities associated with converting Senior Mobile Home Parks in the Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District to All-ages Mobile Home Parks.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Urgency Ordinance extension shall take effect and be in full force immediately upon adoption by at least a four-fifths vote of the City Council and shall be in effect for 10 months and 15 days following April 3, 2026 unless earlier repealed, terminated, or extended by the City Council pursuant to Government Code section 65858.

SECTION 8. Report. No less than 10 days prior to the scheduled expiration or termination of this Urgency Ordinance, staff shall issue a report to the

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•Coordinate community‑based services (e.g., nutrition, legal, and caregiver support).

•Manage federal/state funds and monitor service provider compliance.

unit by Daniel Jackson, Auctioneer, CA Bond #64819405, phone (559) 970‑8105. The property to be sold is stored at Budget U‑Stor Self Storage located at 130 Garden St. Santa Barbara, CA 93110, County of Santa Barbara.

3. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AVAILABILITY: Interested public entities or private non‑profit entities may obtain a detailed RFP package and application instructions online at: https://caleprocure.ca. gov/ event/4170/SLO2627‑17

4. IMPORTANT PROCUREMENT DATES:

The RFP submission deadline is April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The anticipated award date is May 27, 2026, and the Agreement start date is October 1, 2026. More detailed information about the RFP schedule is available at the link above.

SUMMONS

(See Section 1812.600 of Civil Code)

BUDGET U‑STOR SELF STORAGE By

Gary Braun

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

TO DESIGNATE AN AREA AGENCY ON AGING (AAA) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the California Department of Aging (CDA) intends to designate an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the Planning and Service Area (PSA) described below, pursuant to 22 CCR § 7206.

1. GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES: This designation is for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties/PSA 17.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AAA:

Under federal and state law (Older Americans Act and Mello‑Granlund Older Californians Act), the designated AAA shall:

•Serve as the principal advocate and planning body for older adults and caregivers.

•Develop and administer a multi‑year Area Plan on Aging with annual updates.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 25CV00194 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JULIO IGNACIO LOPEZ, AN INDIVIDUAL, AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): IVER CAPITAL CORPORATION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the

courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede

más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTAN BARBARA 312‑C EAST COOK STREET, BLDG. F, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): ALI NABAVI, COASTAL CREST LAW FIRM, APLC, 24310 MOULTON

The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) will hold a virtual public workshop and two public hearings on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27. A copy of the proposed budget is available for review at www.ourair.org

Air Pollution Control District VIRTUAL Budget Workshop Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. To participate in the Zoom virtual workshop: https://tinyurl.com/2026APCDBudgetWorkshop Zoom Webinar ID: 818 7937 4450

The following methods of participation are available to the public:

By email: If you wish to make a comment at the public workshop on the proposed budget for FY 2026-27, please submit your comment via email by Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., prior to the Public Workshop, to the Clerk of the Board at LAS@sbcapcd.org

By Zoom: Members of the public participating via Zoom and wishing to be called on for public comment should click on the “Raise Hand” button on Zoom when public comment is requested. All attendees will remain in listen-only mode unless unmuted by APCD staff to provide public comment. Members of the public will not be able to share their video or computer screen.

By telephone: Individuals wishing to give public comment via phone are asked to call the number below at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting at 9:50 a.m.

Dial-In: +1 (669) 900-6833 Webinar ID: 818 7937 4450

To express your desire to speak using the “Raise Your Hand” feature on the phone, dial *9 when public comment is requested. All attendees will remain in listen-only mode unless unmuted by APCD staff to provide public comment.

Air Pollution Control District Board Budget Hearings

Information and Comments

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Hearing Rm. 105 E. Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

PKWY, SUITE O‑1007, LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637, 949‑751‑6788

DATE (Fecha): 1/10/2025, Clerk (Secretario), by ERIN JOSIE, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26/26

CNS‑4014439# SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT

SUMMONS ‑ (FAMILY LAW) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: GERARDO D. LEYVA PEREZ AVISO AL DEMANDANDO: PETITIONER’S NAME IS: NORMA RAMIREZ DEMANDANTE: CASE NUMBER: (NUMERO DEL CASO) 25FL00686

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL‑120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self‑Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca. org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE‑RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Tiene 30 dias calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL‑120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo,

la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. AVISO‑LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acabar en cualquier lugar de California. EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte. 1.The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direccion de la corte son): SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT 312‑C East Cook St. Santa Maria, CA 93454. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: Norma Ramirez 1677 Maple Ave #18 Solvang, CA 93463; (805)‑325‑9267 (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Dated April 07 , 2025. Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Teddy Napoli, Deputy Clerk (Asistente) Published Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 2026.

TRUSTEE NOTICE

TS No: CA08000837‑25‑1 APN: 017‑231‑015 TO No: 250627106‑ CA‑VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF

TRUST DATED July 6, 2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 8, 2026 at 01:00 PM, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on July 20, 2018 as Instrument No. 2018‑0030428, and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Modification Agreement and recorded July 14, 2021 as Instrument Number 2021‑0051470, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by ARELHY ARROYO ALVAREZ, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is” The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1318 CARPINTERIA ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of

Budget Adoption Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Hearing Rm. 511 East Lakeside Parkway Santa Maria, CA 93455

Please note that the times for the Board hearings are approximate. Call the District Board Clerk at (805) 9798282 for exact agenda placement. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact the District at least three working days prior to the scheduled meeting.

LEGALS (CONT.)

Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $654,183.52 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting.com or call Nationwide Posting & Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000837‑25‑1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match

the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000837‑25‑1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) will impact residential real property (1‑4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www. federalregister.gov/doc uments/2024/08/29/2024‑ 19198/anti‑money‑laundering‑ regulations‑for‑residential‑real‑ estate‑transfers Date: March 2, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000837‑25‑1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949‑ 252‑8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300

By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting & Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0485900 To: SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT 03/12/2026, 03/19/2026, 03/26/2026

T.S. No.: 2025‑00787 APN: 015‑ 271‑007 Property Address: 448 Scenic Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/28/2024. UNLESS YOU

TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Roger Thorne Thomsen, Trustee of The Roger Thorne Thomsen dated 12/8/2003 Duly Appointed Trustee: Sokolof Remtulla Recorded 4/22/2024 as Instrument No. 2024‑0011845 in book ‑‑, page ‑‑ of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 4/22/2026 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the county courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $444,940.61 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 448 Scenic Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93103 A.P.N.: 015‑271‑007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. No Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale shall be issued or authorized for recording unless and until the foreclosure trustee has received all required federal reporting certifications or verified that the transferee qualifies for an applicable exemption. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939‑0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case 2025‑00787. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in the Board of Supervisors’ Hearing Room County Administration Building 105 East Anapamu St. 4th Floor, Santa Barbara

The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following matter will be heard by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter in the Board of Supervisor’s Hearing Room at the County Administration Building, 105 East Anapamu Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, California. A hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 15A of the County Code relating to Floodplain Management pertaining to improve clarity and to remain in compliance with the State of California Department of Water Resources model floodplain ordinance and FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program.

For current methods of public participation for the meeting of April 7, 2026, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. The posted agenda will be available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged, or the item may be continued.

Staff reports and the posted agenda are available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 PM on Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240.

If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing. G.C. Section 65009, 6066, and 6062a.

Mona Miyasato CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

By: Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk

telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANTS: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the

date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939‑0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case 2025‑00787 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Please make cashier’s

The following list of disbursements are unclaimed by the listed payees and held by the Santa Barbara Unified School District. If you have a claim against these funds, please contact the Internal Auditor, phone (805) 963-4338 x 6235. Proper proof of claim and current identification must be provided before funds will be released. A claim form will need to be submitted by the date below. All checks listed are held in the general fund.

Funds not claimed by May 10th, 2026 become the property of Santa Barbara Unified School District. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Section 50050.