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Picture this: Pre-pandemic life Photo gallery showcases photos by Samarkand residents

Closing arguments presented in Derek Chauvin trial Jurors end day one of deliberation By ANNELISE HANSHAW Mr. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis Prosecutors and Derek Chauvin’s defense presented their Police officer, faces closing arguments Monday, and jurors ended the day at 8 p.m. CT second-degree murder after four hours of deliberation. charges for the death Mr. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis Police officer, faces of George Floyd. second-degree murder charges for NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

the death of George Floyd. Consistent with the prosecution’s opening, attorney Steve Schleicher argued Mr. Chauvin’s actions were inconsistent with his duty as a police officer. “The biases and preconceived notions behind imagining a police officer committing a crime might

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Samarkand resident Barbara D’Anna took some time to view the gallery of iPhone photos shot by fellow residents during a recent trip to the exhibit.

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Scenes of eye-catching landscapes, sunswept beaches and overseas excursions are providing a snapshot of pre-pandemic life for residents at Covenant Living at the Samarkand, where a gallery of their iPhone photos are currently on display. The gallery consists of more than 80 photos taken by residents at all levels of care at Covenant Living. Residents at the Santa Barbara facility used their iPhones or other smart devices to take photos, capturing scenes across Santa Barbara and beyond. This project, spearheaded by Jodi Turley, activities coordinator at Covenant Living, was initially set to debut in March 2020. But due to the pandemic, the gallery has been closed until its reopening this past week. The gallery featuring the special photos will remain open through April 29. The photos that have hung in the facility’s conference room for more than a year bring back cherished memories of the pre-pandemic past and have a “time warp” effect, Ms. Turley told the News-Press. A number of photos showcase residents’ adventures across the U.S. and abroad, Please see GALLERY on A2

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Ellie Freese, a resident of Covenant Living at the Samarkand, is shown riding a camel during a pre-pandemic trip to Morocco. She titled this shot “The Desert Woman.” This photo, among many others, is on display in a photo exhibit through April 29 at Samarkand.

Limón discusses defeat of fracking bill By MADISON HIRNEISEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

A bill authored by two state senators that sought a phased ending to fracking and cyclic steaming practices was shot down in the legislature last week, halting an ongoing conversation about the role of oil extraction in the state’s clean energy mindset. The bill, Senate Bill 467, was co-authored by Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, and Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco. The legislation called for the state to prohibit the issuance of new or renewed permits for specific extraction methods starting in January 2022 and proposed a ban on all practices by January 2027. The bill also recommended a 2,500

foot-buffer zone between drilling locations and schools, homes and playgrounds. The legislation did not receive enough votes in the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water to advance on to the next stage during a hearing last week. Though disappointed by the defeat, Sen. Limón said her ultimate goal was to bring a conversation to the Senate floor despite knowing it would be an uphill battle. Historically, a bill on fracking has never made it past the introduction phase in the state legislature. “Walking into this, there was already a history and a precedent that this conversation basically would not move forward,” Sen. Limón told the News-Press. “I

think the bill that we presented had a phased-out approach, and it wasn’t going to happen overnight.” She continued, “Certainly more than anything what we were hoping for is that there would be a legislative review process, meaning that the conversation would be allowed to move forward and that we would be able to provide analysis, discussion and oversight and really work out with our colleagues what a phased-out approach of transition from fossil fuel reliance to a cleaner energy reliance would look like. And unfortunately, that’s what did not move forward.” Those opposed to the bill Please see BILL on A4

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Bail has been denied for Paul Ruben Flores, 44, who is on trial for the murder of Kristin Smart.

A judge has agreed to set a bond for Ruben Ricardo Flores, 80, who was charged as an accessory after the fact to murder.

recently had triple bypass surgery. Mr. Mesick described him as a “medical nightmare” for the jail’s staff. Ruben Flores also has a clean record and does not possess a passport, which lessens risk of flight. The attorneys plan to reconvene in a month to determine a date for a preliminary hearing. email: ahanshaw@newspress.com

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A fracking bill co-authored by Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, was defeated in the state legislature last week. The bill proposed a phased-out method to diminish fracking and cyclic steaming practices statewide, with ambitions to ban these practices by 2027.

San Luis Obispo County prosecutors expect a long trial for the murder of Kristin Smart, alluding to substantial evidence during a bond hearing Monday afternoon. Judge Craig B. Van Rooyen denied bail for Paul Flores, the man accused of the murder of Kristin Smart. Paul Flores, 44, also faces a charge of attempted rape. The judge agreed to set a bond for Ruben Flores, 80, who was charged as an accessory after the fact to murder. The amount is to be determined after the judge looks at his assets Wednesday. Both men previously pleaded not guilty. Paul Flores’s attorney, Robert Sanger, wondered about if there was a sufficient amount of evidence prior to the arrest. “I’m not commenting on the motivations of anybody or what’s in anyone’s mind, but I would say that it is somewhat unusual that there would be an arrest warrant at the same time as requests for search warrants, and not much new has appeared,” he said. Later, prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle revealed the county is recording substantial discoveries that he expects would take the defense “three months just to read all the reports.” He expects a 12-day preliminary hearing for the trial of Paul Flores. Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley told the News-Press that 12 days sounded long, though she does not know how much evidence prosecutors could have. She was not surprised at the judge’s decisions on bond. Because of a threat to public safety, the judge did not set a bond for Paul Flores, who also has multiple DUI convictions on his record. Ruben Flores’s attorney Harold Mesick expressed concern for the health of the defendant, who

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Continued from Page A1 a luxury that has been barred for over a year now. “It’s like walking into a time machine looking at these photos that have been hung over a year,” Ms. Turley said. “All the photos were taken before we were wearing masks and before the shutdown.” Ms. Turley said this exhibit also gave many residents who may not normally participate in the art galleries a chance to have their photos featured. Samarkand holds various galleries throughout the year to showcase art from residents who enjoy pottery, painting and other creative expressions. While other showcases required specific supplies and skills, the photo exhibit required only a smart device, which many of the residents already owned. “We thought an iPhone photo showcase would open it up to so many more residents,” Ms. Turley said. Indeed it did. The showcase features more than 80 photos taken by about 60 residents on their iPhones. The gallery is currently open for Samarkand residents and their families to enjoy while

The gallery is currently open for Samarkand residents and their families to enjoy while wearing masks and observing social distancing.

Above, Samarkand resident John Hill shot this photo during an excursion to Yosemite National Park before the pandemic. At right, a series of landscape, nature and sunrise photos line the walls of a conference room at Covenant Living at the Samarkand, showcasing photos taken by more than 60 residents of the facility.

This shot showcases a birdseye view of Santa Barbara during a flight taken by Walter Harper, a resident of Covenant Living at the Samarkand.

wearing masks and observing social distancing. For many of the participants, seeing their work on display has given them a great sense of pride, Ms. Turley said. “I’ve heard residents who never thought they’d see any of their work or photos or anything displayed in that room say they were delighted to be able to see it,” she said. In addition to the memoryevoking power of the photos, Ms. Turley said the exhibit is also creating a new sense of hope

among residents that life as they once knew it may not be so far away. “Just going back (to the exhibit) and thinking wow that over a year ago and kind of reminiscing on the times when they took the photos and when they were traveling brings promise now that they’ll be able to see (those scenes) again,” Ms. Turley said. “We’ll get back there. It’s inspiring.” email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

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Continued from Page A in front of them, Genevieve Hanson, she called the police,” Mr. Schleicher said. The fact that bystanders called the police was also emphasized in the opening remarks given by prosecutor Jerry Blackwell March 29. Prosecutors defended the role of police officers, even as people call out police brutality in incidents nationwide. Once again, defense attorney Eric Nelson contended that Mr. Chauvin did what a “reasonable police officer” would do. He replayed body-camera footage showing a bystander stepping out as Mr. Floyd took his last breath, as estimated by the coroner.

Mr. Nelson argued the crowd’s pressure is part of the risk felt by Mr. Chauvin. In intense situations, he said, officers may not choose to remove handcuffs in order to perform medical aid. “You have to take into account that officers are human beings, vulnerable to making mistakes in extremely difficult situations,” he said. In a previous News-Press interview, interim police chief Bernard Melekian described Mr.

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SANTA BARBARA 445, SANTA YNEZ 446 Hudson Hatton fired a 72 to lead the Dons to their one-stroke victory on the River Course at Alisal. SAN MARCOS 404, CABRILLO 527 Freshman Shams JahangirArshad scored five birdies and nearly sank a hole-in-one at the Sandpiper Golf Course’s 18th hole to lead the Royals to victory in their Channel League opener. Leo Metzger (74) and Jeffrey Foster (79) also cracked 80 for San Marcos (4-0). DOS PUEBLOS 442, LOMPOC 582 Ruben Mendoza overcame windy conditions at La Purisima Golf Course to earn medalist honors with an 82 in the Chargers’ Channel League opener. Vinesh Manian carded an 87 while Michael Gentry added an 88 for DP (2-3 overall).

GIRLS GOLF SANTA BARBARA 225, SANTA YNEZ 265 Lizzie Goss and Melia Haller each shot a 39 to share medalist

honors as the Dons won their Channel League opener at the Alisal’s River Course. Ella Williams added a 42 for Santa Barbara (4-0). Jordan Hartley led the Pirates with a 48. SAN MARCOS 292, CABRILLO NO SCORE Freshman Jayla Provance shot a 40 for nine holes at the Sandpiper Golf Course to lead the Royals to victory. Cabrillo was able to field only four players and not post an official score. DOS PUEBLOS 329, LOMPOC 389 Camille Robinson earned medalist honors with a 64 to lead the Chargers’ triumph at windswept La Purisima Golf Course.

PREP WRESTLING SAN MARCOS 43, CABRILLO 36 Freshman Angel Rivera set the tone for the Royals in their first dual match of the season, winning his match at 132 pounds in the final seconds. “Angel won with heart and

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The state of football affairs at Bishop was as promising as in 2017 By MARK PATTON NEWS-PRESS SENIOR WRITER

The COVID-19 pandemic forced several high schools to scramble to find football opponents this spring, but Bishop Diego High assistant coach Mike Luckhurst waited until Monday’s Athletic Round Table press luncheon to name the perfect opponent for this year’s Cardinals: It would’ve been the 2017 Cardinals. “This team was as good as that 2017 team that won state,” said Luckhurst, Bishop’s special teams coach and the father of three sons who’ve come through the program. “I know they’re disappointed that they didn’t get the chance to show that.” Bishop won all five of its games during an abbreviated season that was delayed for seven months by the coronavirus. Luckhurst brought three of the team’s “dynamic” linemen — Semisi Falemaka, Parker Maho and Logan Maho — to Monday’s luncheon at the Creekside Restaurant. They helped pave the way for the Cardinals’ potent running game. “They were men on the football field,” he said. Dos Pueblos team captains Alonzo Cruz and Daniel Santa Cruz were the mature leaders who helped the Chargers weather the crazy season of COVID and win their season finale against San Marcos, 34-24. “There were so many opportunities to just buy out and hang it up,” coach Doug Caines said. “But Alonzo has grinded out this season with us. He showed up day in and day out, working on his craft, and in his last game put in a lockdown performance at defensive back as well as running back. “Daniel did an amazing job leading this team as the vocal leader, especially while not knowing if we’d actually even be playing football. He’s a special kid, and it was a great way for him to finish the season by winning the

Jeff Hesselmeyer Award as the Player of the Game (against San Marcos).” San Marcos athletic director Abe Jahadhmy relayed coach Jason Fowle’s high praise for linebacker Joaquin Salazar and running back Aaron Broumand. “Sal is an outstanding student and one of our captains, and he was all over the field for our defense all year long,” Jahadhmy said in quoting Fowle. “Sal is a tough kid who was a positive light in every situation. “Aaron was the leading rusher last week with 75 yards and is one of the most intellectual young men I’ve ever met. As a four-year team member, his work ethic was second to none.”

PREP BASEBALL Santa Barbara High’s Erick Elizalde was honored as the male athlete of the week after a pair of standout pitching performances in wins over rivals San Marcos and Dos Pueblos. He had the Dons’ only two hits against the Royals and set up the winning run in the 1-0 victory. He also had the gamewinning hit with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning in the 4-3 victory over the Chargers. Elizalde’s performance against San Marcos came in a pitcher’s duel with junior Chase Hoover, who left the game with no decision after allowing no runs over five innings with eight strikeouts. “Chase this year has struck out 35 guys in 18 innings — he’s top-30 in strikeouts in California,” San Marcos coach Wes Ghan-Gibson said. “He has a 4.5 GPA and he’s going to attend TCU and continue to play baseball. Chase is a fierce competitor and is the leader of our team.” He also introduced Emmett Speake, who, with an on-base percentage of .485, has been a big impetus for the Royals’ attack. “He can play any outfield position, first base and can pitch a little, too,” Gibson said. “I’m superthankful to have him on the team.”

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determination to battle and at the last second he took his opponent down to get the win 10-9,” coach Daniel Sifuentez said. “He is a star in the making with more hard work and dedication the sky is the limit for him in this sport. “Juan Torres, one of the captains at 160, made short work of his opponent and won by fall in the first round to keep the momentum going. Jorge Huerta, the head capitan at 195, kept the ball rolling with a pin in the second round.”

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DOS PUEBLOS 10, SANTA YNEZ 8 Alessa Somer won all three of her singles sets while the doubles team of Saned Crespo and Taryn Sager also swept their matches to help the Chargers (5-1) pull out their Channel League road win. Santa Ynez won the six other

CARPINTERIA 15, SANTA PAULA 3 Zahra Porinsh did not lose a game while sweeping her three singles matches to keep the Warriors undefeated in Citrus League play at 5-0.

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SANTA CLARA 56, BISHOP DIEGO 52 Kai Morphy led the Cardinals with 19 points while Tyler Williams added 14, but the Saints were too tough down the stretch. “All the credit goes to Santa Clara, they were too physical for us tonight and we let that bother us,” coach James Coronado said. “I felt we weren’t sharp, both on offense and defense and that was due to Santa Clara’s toughness and pressure.”

DOS PUEBLOS 18, SANTA YNEZ 0 The Chargers improved to 5-1 on the season by winning every set in their Channel League match at Santa Ynez.

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UCSB won its ninth-straight women’s tennis match on Monday, defeating Washington State 42 at the Rec Center Courts in its regular-season finale. The Gauchos (10-3, 8-0 Big West Conference) will next play in the league tournament in Irvine on April 29 to May 1. The winning streak is UCSB’s longest since it won 10 in a row during the 2016-17 season. The Gauchos needed Kira Reuter and Shakhnoza Khatamova to capture their match, 6-3, to win the doubles point. UCSB also won the top three singles matches to clinch the team win. Elizaveta Volodko lost her first set 6-3 but won the next two 6-2 and 6-1 to beat Michaela Bayerlova. Camille Kiss topped Hikaru Sato 6-2, 6-2 and Khatamova romped past Fifa Kumhom 6-1, 6-0.

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Recent spate of shootings furthers gun control talks Shootings across the United States killed nine this weekend, stirring gun control conversations nationwide. Sunday, a gunman opened fire at a bar in Kenosha, Wis.; a former sheriff’s deputy killed three in a domestic incident in Austin, Texas; and a young girl was shot outside a McDonalds in Chicago. In Indianapolis, the site of a shooting at a FedEx warehouse Thursday, leaders are calling

for stricter state gun control laws. President Joe Biden referenced the Indianapolis shooting, among others, calling gun violence an “epidemic” in the country. April 9, President Biden unveiled six executive orders tightening restrictions on guns. “My overwhelming feeling when I wake up in the morning and read about the latest one is that Biden has made two very very reasonable requests of Congress,” Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley told the News-Press. One of those requests is the expansion of “red flag” laws, which allows family members and

law enforcement to petition to temporarily ban someone in crisis from possessing a gun. California passed its red flag law, the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, following a 2014 shooting in Isla Vista. Ms. Dudley also mentioned the president’s fight against ghost guns, which are self-assembled, unregistered guns that are often untraced. “We should do everything we can to lobby our congress people throughout the country to pass those two laws. Is it going to cure the gun violence epidemic, no. But is it going to make a difference, yes,” she said. — Annelise Hanshaw

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Continued from Page A1 raised questions about its relevance, citing a lack of interest in finding a way to transition from oil extraction to clean energy, Sen. Limón said. Legislators also voiced concerns over the effect on oil workers and how transitioning to clean energy would impact employment. In response, Sen. Limón said she remains committed to “ensuring that the workers are not left behind in any of these conversations,” and hopes in the future, workers will be willing to come to the table for further discussions on the shifting energy industry. Though the committee lacked the “legislative appetite” for the bill, Sen. Limón does not see this as the end of the discussion. In fact, she said the conversation is already happening among city, county and municipal officials statewide. “While the conversation may not be moving

Sen. Limón said it is too soon to tell whether or not she will author another piece of fracking legislation in the future. forward in the form of a legislative bill, I think the conversation is happening all around us,” Sen. Limón said, pointing to cities and counties, including Santa Barbara County, that are prioritizing clean energy. “You’re watching cities, and you’re watching counties have the discussion independent of where the state may land,” she continued. “There are many different ways to tackle climate change. This was very specific to the fracking and cyclic steaming and also the (2,500 foot) setback. I think there will be ongoing conversations of the broad elements in the future, but I think that these two elements that I identified for the time being, there’s just not a pathway for them.”

As for future bills, Sen. Limón said it is too soon to tell whether or not she will author another piece of fracking legislation in the future. But one thing is certain: She remains committed to staying involved in conversations that will benefit her constituents in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. “No matter this being a defeat, it’s a temporary defeat,” Sen. Limón said. “There’s so much additional work to do on behalf of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in the state legislature. I just want to be clear: This is not the end of the important work that has to happen for our county.” email: mhirneisen@newspress.com

It’s been one week since health experts directed vaccine distributors to pause the allocation of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine, but White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he expects the shot to be back in commission soon with a warning attached. During a Sunday interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Dr. Fauci said the U.S. will likely receive direction from the CDC’s advisory panel about the way forward for the J&J vaccine after the board meets Friday. “My estimate is that we will continue to use it in some form,” Dr. Fauci said during the interview. “I doubt very seriously they (will) just cancel it. I don’t think that’s going to happen. I do think there will be some kind of warning or restriction or risk assessment.” Despite this pause in distribution, Santa Barbara County’s vaccine rollout has continued through the use of the

“Enjoy every day on purpose,” was the mantra often shared by William Russell Croyle, who was born on February 8, 1920, to William R. and Minnie Snapp Croyle in Spokane, Washington. He passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on April 12, 2021, in Santa Ynez, California.

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In 1945, he married Elcena Torrance of Seattle, Washington, who died in their 62nd year of marriage in 2007. Bill and Elcena together created a family life for which we are forever grateful. Bill was a devoted husband and a remarkable father. He was a dedicated autodidact, a passionate reader of books about a wide breadth of subjects, including history, science, language, mathematics, philosophy and current affairs. He was admired by his family, friends and colleagues for his integrity, magnanimity and intellectual rigor. He was an avid collector of facts, words, and quotations. Bill enjoyed family, friends, wine, music, long walks, and a martini at 5:30p.m.

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Bill is survived by his daughters Kirby of Sandy, UT and Kim of Santa Ynez, CA, sons William of Littleton, CO and Robert of Rockville, MD, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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68 45

69 39

72 37

73 37

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61 47

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Pismo Beach 60/50

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Guadalupe 59/50

Santa Maria 60/49

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CROYLE, William Russell

Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. As of Monday, 24.6% of the county is fully vaccinated. All residents ages 16 and older are now eligible for a COVID19 vaccine, not just in Santa Barbara but nationwide as of Monday. With vaccination rates on the rise, cases in the county have started to steadily decrease. On Monday, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 17 new infections and no new deaths. This brings the county’s total to 153 active COVID-19 cases. Santa Barbara reported four new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. All other areas reported two or fewer cases Wednesday. Orcutt and the federal prison in Lompoc reported no new cases. The California Department of Public Health also launched a new dashboard Monday, showcasing statewide data for vaccine distribution. As of Monday, 31.7% of the state is fully vaccinated.

New Cuyama 83/41 Ventucopa 80/41

Los Alamos 67/47

Buellton 66/45

Solvang 69/44

Gaviota 64/49

SANTA BARBARA 66/47 Goleta 68/46

Carpinteria 64/47 Ventura 62/50

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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

ALMANAC

Santa Barbara through 6 p.m. yesterday

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

70/48 68/48 87 in 2009 39 in 1972

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

0.00” 0.00” (0.73”) 7.26” (16.67”)

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

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

86/55/s 90/55/s 62/33/s 81/44/pc 63/47/pc 73/50/pc 75/51/s 54/43/c 81/52/s 76/59/pc 61/28/pc 76/49/pc 59/51/pc 75/47/pc 62/49/c 74/44/s 63/50/pc 94/61/s 79/56/s 73/45/pc 77/50/pc 66/59/pc 62/50/c 64/49/pc 61/49/pc 66/54/pc 58/29/pc

Wed. Hi/Lo/W 75/42/s 62/48/c 61/50/c 57/50/c 61/49/c 68/45/c 56/49/c 59/50/c

74/53/pc 70/49/pc 38/30/sn 65/39/s 39/23/pc 80/47/s 89/76/c 45/28/pc 74/52/s 73/54/s 92/64/s 75/47/pc 43/31/sn 57/40/s 72/48/s 74/57/s

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind west-southwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 18 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind west-southwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a south-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 18 seconds. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time April 20 April 21 April 22

3:45 a.m. 7:32 p.m. 5:16 a.m. 7:42 p.m. 6:23 a.m. 8:01 p.m.

4.1’ 3.6’ 4.3’ 3.8’ 4.5’ 4.2’

LAKE LEVELS

Low

11:59 a.m. 11:49 p.m. 12:44 p.m. none 12:46 a.m. 1:21 p.m.

0.2’ 2.9’ 0.0’ 2.3’ -0.1’

AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 81/53/s 80/52/s 52/28/pc 74/39/pc 57/49/c 78/49/pc 62/52/c 58/44/pc 80/52/pc 67/58/c 54/23/c 83/49/s 61/49/c 80/44/s 66/50/c 66/44/c 62/50/c 83/58/s 66/55/pc 68/45/pc 85/48/s 65/59/c 64/50/c 73/48/pc 59/49/c 61/54/c 55/29/pc

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

Wind west-southwest 6-12 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a west-southwest swell 2-4 feet at 12 seconds. Visibility clear.

TIDES

LOCAL TEMPS Today Hi/Lo/W 83/41/pc 68/46/pc 59/50/pc 60/50/pc 60/49/pc 71/42/c 58/50/pc 62/50/pc

MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

63/41/s 65/36/sh 45/32/sh 63/47/pc 36/25/sf 72/47/s 86/69/t 45/31/pc 62/34/t 66/37/t 89/62/s 78/47/pc 54/33/pc 57/39/pc 73/49/pc 65/38/t

At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 117,820 acre-ft. Elevation 724.26 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 37.9 acre-ft. Inflow 17.9 acre-ft. State inflow 0.0 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -109 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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May 3

Today 6:22 a.m. 7:35 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 2:34 a.m.

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May 11

Wed. 6:21 a.m. 7:36 p.m. 1:44 p.m. 3:16 a.m.

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May 19

Today Wed. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Beijing 80/53/pc 66/51/c Berlin 61/39/sh 60/36/sh Cairo 89/59/s 83/58/c Cancun 86/78/t 87/78/pc London 62/45/pc 55/36/pc Mexico City 80/55/s 80/55/s Montreal 52/35/c 39/31/sn New Delhi 97/69/c 93/68/pc Paris 63/44/pc 64/40/c Rio de Janeiro 79/73/pc 77/72/sh Rome 62/42/pc 63/48/pc Sydney 74/57/pc 67/51/s Tokyo 72/58/s 73/55/s W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Managing Editor Dave Mason dmason@newspress.com

Life

IN TOMORROW’S LIFE

Art sale to benefit Lotusland

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Montecito author Robert Eringer’s real experiences on the road inspired his latest road trip novel, “Book Drive.”

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On the road again Robert Eringer writes his latest road trip novel, ‘Book Drive’

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hristopher Lathom refuses to leave Montecito. Not even for a day. The stubborn novelist doesn’t want to go on a West Coast bookstore tour mandated by his publisher, but he changes his mind after the debris flow leads to loss of power at his home. So he hits the road with a driver who simply goes by the name “Blythe” for a tour where everything possible goes wrong. But he’d better be wearing his seatbelt when his journey takes its most dramatic twist. The way is paved in “Book Drive,” the latest novel by Montecito author Robert Eringer. The book is scheduled for a June 20 release, and Mr. Eringer plans to sell it at local bookstores and amazon.com. Mr. Eringer told the News-Press that “Book Drive” (Bartleby Press, $15.95) was inspired by his road

trip to promote his “Motional the only book that I’ve read more Blur” (Skyhorse, 2016), the story than twice, is ‘On the Road’ by of a disaffected surfer driving for Jack Kerouac,” Mr. Eringer said. a black car service from Santa “I was heavily influenced by that Barbara to Montana. when I first read it in the early “Motional Blur” was the first 1970s. of Mr. Eringer’s road trip novels, “I’ve been wanting to travel which continued with his book cross country ever since,” he said. “Last Flight Out” (Bartleby Press, “I still haven’t, but I’m thinking 2019). about driving cross country with The writer’s third road trip all three of my road trip books and novel, “Book Drive,” begins with visiting every bookstore along the Christopher, an impatient hermit way.” having to deal with a book-signing The Montecito author said tour. he’s also a fan of “Travels with Despite the obstacles, Charlie” by John Steinbeck. Christopher finds himself growing Mr. Eringer noted he has as he racks up more mileage on chronicled his own road trips on the road. his website, clubhouseonwheels. “He goes from this com, since 2014. curmudgeonly, difficult person “Wherever I’m traveling, I’m who doesn’t want to leave home posting photographs, captions or socialize with and anecdotes on anyone to someone a public log. I do To see streaming video it for myself, so I who becomes more GO TO accepting of the have a chronology newspress.com of the places I’ve world and more open to mystical been and have experiences,” Mr. names I need to Eringer said. remember,” Mr. Eringer said. “But he had to hit rock bottom The blog inspired Mr. Eringer before he could see the light,” the to develop a manuscript for a author explained. “Everything nonfiction book on his journeys. that could possibly go wrong on So far, he has written 112,000 the book tour does go wrong, so he words for it. eventually hits rock bottom and “I may be nearing the end,” Mr. becomes enlightened.” Eringer said. “The working title is Mr. Eringer explained he likes ‘Unstuck.’ ” using road trips in his novels as Mr. Eringer’s new novel, “Book a metaphor for his characters’ Drive,” features real places and development. Christopher talking with a famous “It exemplifies how life is about Montecito author, T.C. Boyle, who a journey and how important Mr. Eringer knows. it is to get outside your box and “I’m absolutely inspired by daily rituals and in strange him,” Mr. Eringer said about Mr. environments when your mind Boyle. becomes more enlightened and Mr. Eringer said the bookstores your awareness is heightened mentioned in “Book Drive” are because of new stimuli around ones where he has signed books. you,” Mr. Eringer said. “I love independent bookstores,” The author stressed his love for he said. “I love bookstores because road trip novels. “The one book that stands out, Please see ERINGER on B2

“It (a road trip novel) exemplifies how life is about a journey and how important it is to get outside your box and daily rituals and in strange environments when your mind becomes more enlightened and your awareness is heightened because of new stimuli around you,” said Robert Eringer, seen here with his 2020 Land Rover.

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Five ways to ease your stress during COVID-19 his pandemic has changed all of our lives. None of us is living like we were before this all

happened. Most of us have more time on our hands, and it can be a challenge to keep yourself entertained when what you used to love to do isn’t available to you at the moment. Here are a few things we’ve discovered that have helped make this time more pleasant and given us more to think about, do and discover. 1. Always be working on a jigsaw puzzle. Preferably the puzzle is placed somewhere that everyone in the house can reach, even the little ones. Each time you walk by, you find a piece to fit, which actually makes you feel that you’ve accomplished a little something. Even if you are alone right now, this is a good little tool for dealing with isolation. 2. Always have a real book to read. I know it sounds retro, but we spend way too much time in front of screens, and reading a book with actual pages is good for your body and mind. You will feel relaxed and get involved in a story

the old-fashioned way. It’s a good way to pass the time and improve your mind. 3. Take an online class. My wife and I like learning new things about stuff we care about. We’ve taken some museum “curator and cocktail” tours and learned about some works of art that interest us. And if the discussion is about something we care less about, then we simply visit a different museum online that day. 4. Start experimenting in the kitchen. This is really not my best thing (it comes in second-tomy-worst thing, which is being a handyman). But I’ve always loved great food, and my wife is a wizard in the kitchen, so I watch her create these beautiful dishes and help out where I can. She’s starting to post some of her creations on Instagram (@ likagolds), and we are both having fun. Please feel free to join us. 5. Take care of the stuff that you have been putting off. Shall I share my list? Taxes, the garage, spring plantings, organizing my desk, giving away clothes that no longer fit, and that’s just off the top of my head. We

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“Book Drive” by Montecito author Robert Eringer (Bartleby Press, $15.95) is scheduled for a June 20 release. Mr. Eringer plans to sell the road trip novel at local bookstores and amazon.com. You can read about Mr. Eringer’s real-life travels at his website, clubhouseonwheels.com.

1980 expose that thwarted the KKK’s efforts to start a branch in London. Mr. Eringer went on to a long career in investigative journalism. “I always had a good feeling when I was exposing the bad guys,” said Mr. Eringer, whose column, “The Investigator,” ran from 2008 to 2010 in the NewsPress. His nonfiction books have included “Ruse” (Potomac Books, 2008), which was about his exploits working undercover for FBI counterintelligence. When his journalism career began in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Mr. Eringer enjoyed the

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all procrastinate about doing something, and using this time to get it finished and out of your head is very freeing. In addition, the exercise you get when you are gardening, organizing, and cleaning will do you good. You don’t have to create calculus (like Sir Isaac Newton) or write a masterpiece like Shakespeare. You just need to survive this and keep your life moving forward. Don’t let the pandemic stop you completely, because it’s really hard to start over from scratch If you made it through the last year but didn’t have much fun, and that’s the worst you can say, looking back, then it was a good year. Millions are suffering terribly, and you are very fortunate if you are reading this and can remain positive, productive and healthy. Just take that in and enjoy your free time. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning therapist and writer. He is a columnist, blogger and the author of seven books, including “Visualization For Success — 75 Psychological Empowerment Exercises To Get You What You Want In Life.” Reach him at barton@bartongoldsmith. com research and investigation more than the writing. “Over time, just by the sheer practice of writing, I became a) able to enjoy it and b) got better at it,” Mr. Eringer said. “By the mid1990s, I didn’t think I was ready to write a novel, but I wrote a 20page movie treatment.” The film treatment became his first novel, “Zubrick’s Rock” (National Press, 1995). “It was about a coup d’etat in the principality of Monaco. It was a comedy, a farce actually,” Mr. Eringer said. “After that, I realized I could do that and continued to write novels.” Mr. Eringer moved to Montecito in 2001 from Washington, D.C. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 41 years and have two adult daughters and two grandsons. “I really believe that the last three books are the best novels I’ve ever written,” he said, referring to his road trip books, “It took me a long time to get there.”

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unsolved apothecary murders from 200 years ago. 10. “SUNFLOWER SISTERS” by Martha Hall Kelly (Ballantine). During the Civil War, sisters Georgeanna and Eliza join the war effort together while sisters Jemma and Patience are enslaved on separate plantations. 11. “ETERNAL” by Lisa Scottoline (Putnam). Three people involved in a love triangle find everything they hold dear is tested as Mussolini’s power grows and laws change in Rome. 12. “THE VANISHING HALF” by Brit Bennett (Riverhead). The lives of twin sisters who run away from a Southern black community at age 16 diverge as one returns and the other takes on a different racial identity. But their fates intertwine. 13. “OF WOMEN AND SALT” by Gabriela Garcia (Flatiron). Jeanette, the daughter of a Cuban immigrant, takes in the daughter of a neighbor detained by ICE and seeks to learn about her own family history. 14. “WE BEGIN AT THE END” by Chris Whitaker (Holt). Trouble might start for the chief of police and a self-proclaimed outlaw teenager when a man is released from prison. 15. “A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES” by Sarah J. Maas (Bloomsbury). This is the fifth book in “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series. Nesta Archeron is forced into close quarters with a warrior named Cassian.

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caste systems across civilizations and reveals a rigid hierarchy in America today. 4. “THE BEAUTY OF LIVING TWICE” by Sharon Stone (Knopf). The actress and human rights activist recounts her childhood difficulties and biggest accomplishments. 5. “UNTAMED” by Glennon Doyle (Dial). The activist and public speaker describes her journey of listening to her inner voice. 6. “THINK AGAIN” by Adam Grant (Viking). An examination of the cognitive skills of rethinking and unlearning that could be used to adapt to a rapidly changing world. 7. “THE SUM OF US” by Heather McGhee (One World). The chair of the board of a racial justice organization, Color of Change, analyzes the impact of racism on the economy. 8. “A PROMISED LAND” by Barack Obama (Crown). In the first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama offers personal reflections on his formative years and pivotal moments through his first term. 9. “THIS IS THE FIRE” by Don Lemon (Little, Brown). The CNN host looks at the impact of racism on his life and prescribes ways to address systemic flaws in America. 10. “A WORLD ON THE WING” by Scott Weidensaul (Norton). This book explores the navigational and physiological undertakings performed by billions of birds as they circumnavigate the globe. 11. “JUST AS I AM” by Cicely Tyson with Michelle Burford (HarperCollins), The late iconic actress describes how she worked to change perceptions of black women through her career choices. 12. “HOW TO AVOID A CLIMATE DISASTER” by Bill Gates (Knopf). Bill Gates presents a prescription for what business, governments and individuals can do to work toward zero emissions. 13. “ROCK ME ON THE WATER” by Ronald Brownstein (Harper). A look at how popular culture was affected by what happened in Los Angeles in 1974 in movies, music, television and politics. 14. “BREATH” by James Nestor (Riverhead). A re-examination of a basic biological function and a look at the science behind ancient breathing practices. 15. “THE MARATHON DON’T STOP” by Rob Kenner (Atria). A biography of the late hip hop mogul and artist Nipsey Hussle. Copyright 2021 by The New York Times Company.

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ARIES — Although you may pride yourself on your patience, Aries, this quality could be hard to come by today. It’s possible that you’ve bent as far as you can and reached the breaking point. The final straw is about to be placed on the camel’s back. Let loose the explosion of emotion called for by events. There’s no use trying to maintain a saintly demeanor today. TAURUS — People could be exploding with rage all around, and you may wonder what the big deal is. If anyone is likely to have a level head through today’s chaos, it’s you, and this gives you a tremendous advantage in any situation. The beauty of it is that you should be able to use these situations to your advantage. You understand the different sides and you know how to make them work for you. GEMINI — The more you try to control others, the harder it will be to get what you want, Gemini. People with equally strong wills are making it known they won’t be bullied by your manipulative behavior. If a straightforward approach doesn’t work, let it be. Perhaps the situation wasn’t meant to develop the way you wanted. Trust that things will work out for the best whether or not you get your way. CANCER — You may join hands with a spokesperson who’s willing to attest to your honesty and good nature, Cancer. This person is happy to step up and toot your horn for you. You’ve earned a space in the spotlight, so don’t shrink into the background when your name is called. Graciously accept the praise you receive - you deserve it. Next, learn how to toot your own horn. LEO — You may get frustrated when people who’ve taken shortcuts gain on your position, Leo. You believe that hard work is necessary to get where you need to go. You aren’t afraid to expend the blood and sweat needed for success. You’ve planned well and you’re on track. Try not to get upset by others who take the easy route. They may seem like they’re gaining on you, but you’re light-years ahead. VIRGO — You may not realize the effect of your erratic behavior on other people, Virgo. They may try to understand your viewpoint, but at times it seems you’re talking in riddles. Slow down and clarify your thoughts before you dictate orders to others. You have incredible power. Learn how to Monday, November 16, 2015 harness it and become a good

leader so you can make the most effective use of the resources at hand. LIBRA — It may be best if you stay out of the line of fire, Libra. Don’t get into others’ battles. By choosing sides, you create enemies. Use your compassion to soothe the situation. Use your caring nature to put out the fire. Don’t get sucked into the flames where you may add to the confusion. Your job is to stand aside. You can care about the outcome without throwing yourself in headfirst. SCORPIO — Although your general mood is good, Scorpio, this doesn’t mean your day will go off without a hitch. When it comes to projects and getting things done, you may be the one to take the lead. You’re good at motivating the troops to move as a unified force. The one thing to be careful of is having selfish motives. If you don’t consider the needs of others, there will be mutiny on your ship. SAGITTARIUS — Difficult situations may arise in which you feel like you’re doomed no matter what you do. Finding a working solution seems impossible due to the egos of the people involved. Even if everything looks workable on paper, this is no guarantee that things will work out in real life. Be honest and practical and make it a point not to choose sides or be biased in any way. CAPRICORN — Be quick to point out when you see an injustice, Capricorn. If someone says something offensive or untrue, don’t let it slide. If you do, you’re just as much at fault as the person who committed the offense. When you know you’re right, say so. It’s important that others respect you. Your honest nature and good moral sense are important qualities and should be recognized accordingly. AQUARIUS — Your emotions may be erratic, Aquarius. You may want everyone to know what you’re feeling and act out in an immature manner to get noticed. In a way, you feel like a kid who will do anything to get a parent’s attention, even if the action is naughty. At the same time, you don’t want to be seen as the bad kid. As a result, you may just mope until someone asks you what’s wrong. PISCES — You may be fidgeting, Pisces, given your general restlessness. You’re anxious to get up and do some sort of song and dance, and yet you insist on waiting for the right time. Meanwhile, you’re getting extremely anxious for your big moment. You’re in charge of your own show. If you feel ready to go on, don’t wait. Added anxiety will only cause you to forget your lines.

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05",)# ./4)#%3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0000574 The following person(s) is doing business as: Shanti Consulting, 7035 Shepard Mesa Rd., Carpinteria, CA 93013, County of Santa Barbara. Mia Ximena Benavides Willson, 7035 Shepard Mesa Rd., Carpinteria, CA 93013 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Mia Ximena Benavides Willson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on March 2, 2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20/21 CNS-3455657# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2021-0000881 The following person(s) is doing business as: Neptune Aquatics, 5822 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Bolling Ventures, LLC, 5822 Hollister Ave., Goleta, CA 93117; CA This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable /s/ Andrew Bolling, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on March 26, 2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27/21 CNS-3456551# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS

05",)# ./4)#%3 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALAN WAUTIER Case Number: 21PR00154 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Alan Wautier A Petition for Probate has been filed by Rene’ Spilborghs in the SuPERIOR COuRT OF CAlIFORNIA, COuNTy OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Rene’ Spilborghs 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: Date: 05/20/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIoR CoURT of CALIfoRNIA, CoUNTy of SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Po Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. you may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. you may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Natalie Spilborghs Puglisi 1110 E De la Guerra Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (805) 452-5992

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000781. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: CONTRACTOR SERVICES, 2965 STAGECOACH RD., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: ANDREW D WOODWARD, 2965 STAGECOACH RD., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/17/2021 by: E956, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 01, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) APR 6, 13, 20, 27/2021--56968

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELYNORE BRUNNER Case Number: 21PR00155 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ELYNORE BRUNNER A Petition for Probate has been filed by Brant Griesinger in the SuPERIOR COuRT OF CAlIFORNIA, COuNTy OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Brant Griesinger 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: Date: 05/20/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: Probate 5, located at SUPERiOR COURT Of CALifORNiA, COUNTY Of SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. if you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. if you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: JOHN GHERINI 1114 State Street, Suite 230 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 966-4155 APR 13, 20, 27/2021--57018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20210225 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A.Rae, 4465 White Pine Lane, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 County of SANTA BARBARA Mailing Address: 4465 White Pine Lane, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 - Sant Amanda Rae, 4465 White Pine Lane, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Amanda Rae This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 04/02/2021. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4/21 CNS-3446367# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS APR 13, 20, 27; MAY 4 / 2021 -- 57013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000946. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: POSH FINE JEWELERS, 3317 STATE STREET, B, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFO 931052623, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: NANCY D LEGER, 5823STOW CANYON ROAD, GOLETA, CALIFO 931172113. Additional Business Name(s); POSH COLLECTIONS , POSH. This business is conducted by: An Individual. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 04/02/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 01, 1990. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) APR 20, 27; MAY 4, 11 / 2021 -57063 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000816. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business BLUE PAGES, 132 N as: MILPAS, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103, MAILING ADDRESS: 1457 LAS POSITAS PL., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: BLUE PAGES, 132 N. MILPAS ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. STATE OF INC.: CA. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/19/2021 by: E956, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 09, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) APR 13, 20, 27; MAY 4/2021--57015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000871. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SB URBAN FLEA MARKET, 729 STATE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, MAILING ADDRESS: 640 CALLE RINCONADA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SARA S GEHRIS, 640 CALLE RINCONADA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/26/2021 by: E953, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Mar 23, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210000670. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: LIFESTANCE HEALTH, 5951 ENCINA RD, GOLETA, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SANTA BARBARA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, A PSYCHOLOGICAL CORPORATION, 10655 NE 4TH ST STE 901, BELLEVUE, WA, 98004. STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County ClerkRecorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 03/10/2021 by: E31, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Feb 11, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAR 30; APR 6, 13, 20/2021--56951

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CLAIRE WAUTIER Case Number: 21PR00147 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Claire Wautier, Claire Cassart A Petition for Probate has been filed by Rene’ Spilborghs in the SuPERIOR COuRT OF CAlIFORNIA, COuNTy OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that Rene’ Spilborghs be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 05/06/2021 at Time: 9:00 AM, in Dept.: 5, located at SUPERIoR CoURT of CALIfoRnIA, CoUnTy of SAnTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Po Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1107, Anacapa Division. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. you may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. you may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Natalie Spilborghs Puglisi 1110 E De la Guerra Street Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (805) 452-5992 APR 13, 20, 27/2021--57009

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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, May 4, 2021 REMOTE VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION ONLY The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Directors of the Laguna County Sanitation District (Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors) on May 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. The hearing is to consider the adoption of the proposed charges for sewer service in County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District) as shown in the fixed charge fee report for fiscal year 2020-2021, as well as the proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption per CEQA Guidelines (CCR Section 15273(a)(1)-(4)).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Directors of the Laguna County Sanitation District (Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors) on May 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. The hearing is to consider the proposed benefit assessment charges for County Service Area 3 and County Service Area 31 as shown in the fixed fee reports, as well as the proposed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption per CEQA Guidelines (CCR Section 15273(a)(1)-(4)).

A copy of the said written report with the proposed amount set out therein can be viewed with the materials docketed for this item in the agenda. Please see the posted agenda and staff reports 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. This information may also be obtained by calling the Laguna County Sanitation District office at (805) 803-8750 during business hours.

The Board of Supervisors meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change or the items may be continued by the Board. Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order N-33-20 issued on March 19, 2020, to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meetings will no longer provide in-person participation. The following alternative methods of participation are available to the public: You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways: K *4;4D8A43 >= ;>20; 201;4 270==4; K %=;8=4 0B 7BB? EEE 2>C=BG>5A1 >@6 24> 2A1BD ;8D4AB@40< A12 0=3 K .>C*C14 0B 7BB?A EEE G>CBC14 2>< CA4@ ) *,

The Board of Supervisors meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change or the Board may continue the items. Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Stay at Home Executive Order N-33-20 issued on March 19, 2020, to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meetings will no longer provide in-person participation. The following alternative methods of participation are available to the public: You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways: K *4;4D8A43 >= ;>20; 201;4 270==4; K %=;8=4 0B 7BB? EEE 2>C=BG>5A1 >@6 24> 2A1BD ;8D4AB@40< A12 0=3 K .>C*C14 0B 7BB?A EEE G>CBC14 2>< CA4@ ) *,

Anyone interested in this matter and would like to provide comments, objections or protests to the adoption of the proposed benefit assessment charges, are invited to make a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, the following methods are available: - Via Email - Submit your comment via email prior to 5 p.m. on the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately. - By Zoom Webinar - If you would like to make a comment by zoom, please see posted agenda at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date. Instructions are on page 2 on how to register. For more information, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240. - By mail – written comments can be mailed to the Clerk of the Board before the hearing at 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101.

Anyone interested in this matter and would like to provide comments, objections or protests to the adoption of the proposed benefit assessment charges are invited to make a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, the following methods are available: - Via Email - Submit your comment via email prior to 5 p.m. on the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately. - By Zoom Webinar - If you would like to make a comment by zoom, please see posted agenda at http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date. Instructions are on page 2 on how to register. For more information, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240. - By mail – written comments can be mailed to the Clerk of the Board before the hearing at 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101.

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.

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 the 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.

Witness my hand and seal this 6th day of April, 2021.

Mona Miyasato CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk

Mona Miyasato CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sheila de la Guerra, Deputy Clerk APR 20, 27 / 2021 -- 56988

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rescheduled after the Dons were put into quarantine over a positive COVID-19 test. “We really look forward to playing them down the road,” assistant coach John Slavin said. He could feel Santa Barbara’s pain, having had to play a game without Cole Collins because his own test hadn’t been returned in time. “Cole has been in our program for four years and is one of our strongest players,” he said. “He’s our best post defender.” Slavin also praised the play of senior point guard Alex Perez. “Alex comes from a great family and is a winner on and off the court,” he said. “He executes the game plan really well and is a tireless worker. He was our leading rebounder last year as a point guard.” Jeff Burich, speaking for Bishop Diego boys coach James Coronado, introduced the Big Three for the unbeaten Cardinals: senior Matthew Cunningham and juniors Kai Morphy and Tyler Williams. “Matthew provides offense and is a good on-ball defender,” he said. “He’s a three-year starter who led the team in scoring last season and looks to move up the list of all-time leading scorers at Bishop Diego. “Kai is a three-year starter who can play the big position with guard-like skills and has a knack for clutch shooting. “And Tyler is a calming force on the court who never gets rattled. He led the team in scoring in two big wins last week and had a double-double against Moorpark.”

GIRLS BASKETBALL Burich’s own team is extremely young with 11 freshmen and sophomores among his 14 players. The other three are seniors Veronica Arreola, Sophie Benoit, and Elliot Redkey. “So the future looks good, but it’s not going to get there without the work of these three seniors,” he said. “Veronica has been a player for us for four years and she brings it every practice. “Sophie also plays softball and runs track. She’s just a phenomenal athlete, which makes a difference wherever she is on and off the court. “And Elliot has been our point guard for the last three years. Her leadership has really taken on a whole other role, especially with these younger kids. She’s a great decision-maker for us on the court.” Santa Barbara coach Andy Butcher wonders what might have been had senior Athena Saragoza gotten a full senior season. “She’s a two-time league MVP and 12th in the state in scoring last year,” he said. “Having had a full season this year, she might have been able to beat Amber Melgoza’s all-time school scoring record. “She’s got a 4.2 GPA and she’s going to play at the University of Denver next year. She’s just a super kid. Nobody puts more effort and time into the game.” Another Don at the head of the class is senior Isabelle Goebel. “She’s smarter than the coach,” Butcher said. “She’s got a 4.9 GPA and she got 10 rebounds in our first game … She’s playing great basketball.” San Marcos coach Tiffany Sims brought her top two scorers to the luncheon: Michelle Arrelanes and Natasha Bender. “They’re also buying into my vision with the defense,” Sims said.

BOYS TENNIS The San Marcos boys team is on its way to a third Channel League

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championship, having won all four matches in the first round of conference play. “Jarrod Bradley has done a good job with them,” Jahadhmy said of his longtime coach. “One of them is Jayden Duncan. Coach Bradley says he’s a force on the tennis court … He’s developed his backhand over the last year and that’s made him a better doubles player. “And Alex Wilson has improved his overall game tremendously this past year, too, particularly his forehand and his second serves.” Bishop Diego coach Natlee Hapeman, whose squad is led by highly ranked Luke Williams, decided last week to combine her other top singles players — Thomas Coleman and Nathan Ray — as a doubles team. “They did amazing,” she said. “They looked like they’d been playing together forever.”

GIRLS SOFTBALL A youth movement is helping San Marcos remain a Channel League power even with just one senior — star pitcher Ally Fryklund — on the roster. The rest of the squad consists of five freshmen, two sophomores and two juniors. Freshmen Tiana Monaghan and Caitlyn Early have been especially impactful. Monaghan won the Round Table’s Female Athlete of the Week Award after hitting two home runs and driving in five runs in a win over Santa Paula. “She just crushed (the first) home run to centerfield — squared it up nicely — and it cleared the fence by30 feet and probably more,” coach Jeff Swann said. “Caitlyn crushes the ball, as well, but in a different way. “She does have one home run but is also hitting .636 on the year. We’ve got her batting leadoff. She sets the tone for the rest of the team. “Caitlyn plays short and Tiana is at third, and they just lock down the left side of the infield. Nothing gets by them.”

PREP GOLF Bishop Diego golf coach Leo Ibarra talked football players Jarrod Ramirez and Taetum Pouoso’o into coming out for his squad. “I told them it was something they could play their whole lives, and that they probably wouldn’t tear their ACLs doing it,” he said. Co-captain Cameron Medina is bringing them along. “He’s helped not only the seniors, but the little guys on the team, too,” Ibarra said. The San Marcos girls have plenty of newcomers, as well “We have one senior and the rest are freshmen,” Jahadhmy said while speaking for coach Sarah Ashton. “They are learning and getting better and better. “Our boys golf program (coached by Jeff Ashton) is also a very, very young team, with one senior and the rest freshmen … but they’re loaded. They’ve got golfers who are just out of this world. I feel they could go far in the division that they’re in this year.”

BOYS VOLLEYBALL It made sense that golf coach Ibarra would pull double duty and speak for Bishop volleyball coach Dillan Bennett. Basketball stars Morphy and Cunningham are also standouts for the Cardinals’ volleyball squad. “They are our two senior captains and they play significant roles,” he said. “Morphy is the powerhouse outside hitter and Matthew plays the backcourt. These two are the perfect combination of power and finesse and will continue to help us through season.” email: mpatton@newspress.com

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“Today I mourn the passing of my dear friend Walter Mondale, who I consider the best vice president in our country’s history.” Former President Jimmy Carter