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 Tarapoto, Peru, August 2017

Two hours from the nearest eye clinic, José

Rosas stands off to the side with a fixed gaze
as his children and wife tend their rocky
farmland. José emotionally admits that he
had never made his children go out to work.
But since losing his vision to cataracts three
months earlier, life on the farm has taken a
turn. “Now they struggle for me.”
José’s sister Maria, his daughter Deisy, and his son Wilder, were all either partially or fully
blind as well. This created a huge strain on his four youngest chlidren and his wife to
provide for the family.
This August, José got word of a program
being hosted by SEE International in
the town of Tarapoto, where the family
could receive free sight-restoring
surgery. Upon arrival at the clinic,
doctors Preeti and Janak Shah, two
SEE volunteer surgeons, evaluated
José, Maria, Deisy, and Wilder’s
eyes. Janak shook his head in
disappointment as he concluded
that Wilder’s condition was no longer
operable. “If he could have come a bit
earlier…” he lamented.
Santa Barbara Vision Care Program
provides uninsured local adults
and children with free eye exams,
glasses, medicines, and eye
surgeries for conditions such as
cataracts and pterygium.
El programa Santa Barbara Vision
Care proporciona a los adultos y
niños locales que no tienen seguro
con servicios gratuitos incluyendo
exámenes de ojos, lentes, medicinas
y cirugías por condiciones como
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SEE International
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Santa Barbara Vision
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to serve members of our
local community who have
limited to no access to
eyecare.

José’s cataracts were also very

advanced, and both doctors struggled
with how to go about his case. After
hours of discussion, Preeti decided to
operate on José’s right eye.

Everyone in the operating room was

extremely tense as Preeti attempted to
remove the cataract from José’s right
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to provide for his family, and a better future for his children. It was a chance he had to take. We are offering free eye exams, glasses,
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patch as his family nervously stood by. José blinked a few times as his eyes adjusted to the don’t have access to care.
light, confirming that the surgery had been successful. Excitement and joy spread through
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Maria and Deisy’s surgeries were also successful. Later that day, Jose left the clinic, eager
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 CONTENTS volume 32, number 623, Dec. 21-28, 2017 ON THE FIRE LINE

MIKE ELIASON

COURTESY
With a fire like Thomas that looks so close to town
but is stubbornly parked in the steep front country,
reporters rely on public information officers for news
on the fly. Mike Eliason not only serves as a spokes-
person for Santa Barbara County Fire — along
with Captain David Zaniboni, Eliason explained,
“We’re kind of a one-two punch” — but he tweets
photos of striking beauty (see @EliasonMike).
And he has the training to be in the heat of the
action. In one capacity or another, Eliason counts

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32 years of fire experience, starting with rolling
hose for Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection

COVER
District as a reserve firefighter. The first large
vegetation fire he photographed was the 1985
Wheeler Fire near Ojai. Of his vivid images and

STORY
videos, Eliason said, “I’m doing what I can to show
everybody the incredible and difficult work the
firefighters do.”

Thomas Fire

PAUL WELLMAN
FOOD & DRINK .. . . . . . . . . 43
Strikes Back The Restaurant Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Inside Saturday’s Epic Firefight Dining Out Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
(Indy
Indy Staff)
ON THE COVER: Photo by Paul Wellman.
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 THOMAS
FIRE
STRIKES BACK
I
t was a day few in Santa Barbara will ever forget. Early in
the morning on Saturday, December 16, as howling winds
developed overnight, the Thomas Fire roared through
the canyons above Summerland and Montecito, cresting
ridges toward Westmont College, Parma Park, and doz-
ens of small neighborhoods tucked away along narrow
mountain roads.
By then, the Thomas Fire was already 12 days old, sparking
to life around 6:20 p.m. on Monday, December 4, in Ventura
County, near Thomas Aquinas College.
By then, the out-of-control wildfire had
already destroyed hundreds of Ventura
homes and forced thousands to evacu- BEAST STILL BREATHES DESPITE
SATURDAY’S EPIC FIREFIGHT
ate. By then, a class-action lawsuit had
already been filed, alleging its cause
was connected to a Southern Cali-
fornia Edison project. By then, it had
already jumped Highway 33 and the
Ventura River and burned right down to Highway 101 at Faria
Beach Park. By then, the Thomas Fire had already killed two:
70-year-old Virginia Pesola, who died in a car crash while
evacuating near Santa Paula; and 32-year-old firefighter Cory
Iverson, who died working the inferno’s southeastern edge,
outside Fillmore.
Needless to say, Santa
BY KEITH HAMM Barbara firefighters saw
PHOTOS BY PAUL WELLMAN this thing coming. As the
fire jumped Highway 150
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED and landed in the back-
country north of Carpinteria, hand crews and dozers were
opening up long-established fuel breaks from the county line
westward. Then they got a big break. While relative humidity
remained at dangerously low, single-digit levels, weather fore-
casters predicted four days of calm wind, a welcome reprieve
after more than a week straight of unseasonal Santa Anas.
At that point, according to Santa Barbara County Fire Bat-
talion Chief Chris Childers, the plan was to funnel the western
edge of the fire toward the area burned by the Tea Fire, in 2008,
and the nearby Jesusita Fire, a year later, as the northwest edge
burned toward the 10-year-old scar left by the Zaca Fire, deep
in the backcountry. Based on decades of fire-behavior analysis,
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incident commanders knew that the relatively young chapar-
ral in those regions — despite seven years of historic drought
— would serve to slow the fire.
They got to work, and after four days of cutting firebreaks,
laying hose, dropping retardant, and generally taking over
entire neighborhoods north of Highway 192 throughout the
93108 area code, thousands of firefighting personnel braced
against the coming windstorm of December 16. They were as
ready as they could possibly be.
Even so, reflected Santa Barbara County Fire Department
Captain Dave Zaniboni, when the winds arrived, “conditions
were as bad as it gets.” The wind blew stronger than predicted,
running steady in the 30-40 mph range, with gusts surpass-
ing 60.“Honestly, I thought it was going to burn to the beach,”
Zaniboni said Tuesday.“I was absolutely shocked when I didn’t
see any fire below [Highway] 192, and a lot of the really sea-
soned guys were saying the same thing.” Of the estimated
1,300 structures immediately threatened by the fire that day,
10 homes were destroyed and 10 damaged.
In terms of technique, Childers said, “We didn’t want [our
teams] sitting next to a potentially dangerous structure, wait-
ing for the fire to show up.” When an approaching fire is too
big and hot to handle, that approach can result in melted fire
trucks and worse — loss of life.“We wanted them ‘fire-follow-
ing,’ ” Childers explained. “We wanted them to go to a place
that was relatively safe — a temporary refuge that’s not beneath
any heavy fuels — and once the fire hits the area, to drive back
in there, to follow it in, and — if it’s safe — to try to save the
homes by putting out fires on both sides of the driveway and
around the property.
“That’s what we did,” he added. “It was a true firestorm up
there that day, and we had no reportable injuries.”
The next day, Sunday, December 17, marked collective but
cautious relief among the greater firefighting force. The fierce
winds had vanished. The smoky skies had cleared. People
outside removed their face masks for the first time in days and
attempted to return to some semblance of normal life. Things
were looking up as teams assumed an offensive approach,
tracking down and extinguishing hotspots and reinforcing
defense lines in anticipation of another blow of northerly
winds predicted for December 20. (Visit independent.com for
an update on that).
Late Sunday afternoon, the Santa
Barbara County Sheriff’s Office started
opening up evacuated neighborhoods
in Carpinteria. Summerland, and Mon-
tecito, and parts of Santa Barbara soon
followed. Monday and Tuesday arrived
with more favorable weather as the
unfortunate homeowners returned to
survey their ravaged properties, personally escorted by Mon-
tecito Fire Protection District Chief Chip Hickman.
Officials now estimate the Thomas Fire will be totally con-
tained by January 7, 2018. In the meantime, the fire’s capacity
to drain a bank account couldn’t have come at a worse time,
exacerbating the holiday cash crunch as businesses struggle to
offload inventories stocked up in anticipation of robust Christ-
mas sales and families struggling with unanticipated escapes
from smoke and flame, kids at home instead of at school, and
workplace shutdowns.
Economic hits combined with evacuation scrambles left
thousands without basic shelter and food, according to
Judith Smith-Meyer, a communications manager with the
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. Last week alone, the
nonprofit handed out shelf-stable grains and legumes, fresh
fruit, bread, and milk to about 1,000 people per day. Recipi-
ents represented a range of Santa Barbara citizenry, from
evacuated families with no time to clear out the cupboards
to entire workforces in limbo — landscapers, construction
workers, retail salespeople, and others living paycheck to
paycheck in a halting economy right before Christmas.
Explained Smith-Meyer, “The fear of that loss of income is
going to go on for quite some time.” n
 ECOLOGY
Can Prescribed Burns
Prevent Fire-zillas?
L
eave it to Andy Caldwell to play skunk at
the garden party.
Last Tuesday morning, as county
supervisors were getting an update on
the Thomas Fire, California’s latest and
soon-to-be-largest megafire, the mood was
somber and grim. Anyone wearing a firefight-
er’s uniform was drenched in gratitude. The
absence of finger-pointing was total.
Then Caldwell, conservative watchdog in
chief for the Coalition of Labor Agriculture
& Business (COLAB),
BY NICK WELSH took to the podium.
“This is on you,” he
blasted, blaming the supervisors and envi-
ronmental activists for the damage wrought
by the Thomas Fire.“These are not just wind-
driven fires — they are policy-driven fires.”
What happened to prescribed burns, he
wanted to know, that could keep such fires in
check? “The guilty parties (activists, bureau-
crats, and politicians) should be prosecuted
for negligent homicide,” he charged in a sub-
sequent written statement.
Caldwell’s organization in fact emerged
from the ashes of 1990’s catastrophic Painted
Cave Fire, when hundreds of burned-out
homeowners found their efforts to rebuild
stymied by overwhelmed bureaucrats they
saw as hostile, indifferent, and incompetent.
Caldwell, who is simultaneously confronta-
tional, bombastic, and congenial, is a taste
many in political life have made a point not to
acquire. But the question he raised about pre-
scribed burns is gaining new currency in the
wake of the Thomas Fire and other fire-zillas,
which are hitting California with increased
frequency and devastation.
“There’s definitely more interest from citi-
zens, local governments, and county boards
of supervisors,” said Nic Elmquist, a fuels spe-
cialist with the Los Padres National Forest.
He added that the U.S. Forest Service’s new
chief, Tony Tooke, enthusiastically supported
prescribed burns in the southeastern United
States and is expressing keen interest in reviv-
ing the practice out west.
Prescribed burning is a decidedly old-
school practice designed to keep wildfires
from running amok while also protecting
reservoirs and dams from the massive silt-
ation and sedimentation that follows. It’s done
by creating a patchwork of squares — a few
thousand acres each — throughout heavily
vegetated terrain by burning the brush. This
doesn’t stop fires from breaking out, but it
slows their rate of growth and acceleration.
The last major burn conducted in the Los
Padres torched 35,000 acres between Santa
Maria and Cuyama in 2012. But the practice’s
heyday had long passed by then, done in by
the logistical challenges involved in pulling
one off, not to mention the high costs, envi-
ronmental opposition, and legal nightmares
that ensue when the occasional controlled
burn gets off its leash.
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THOMAS FIRE
BY THE NUMBERS*
Start Date: December 4
Cause: Under investigation
Origin: North of Santa Paula
Containment: 60 percent
Total Acreage: 272,000
(second largest in state history)
Deaths: 2
Firefighter Injuries: 1
Structures Destroyed: 1,045
Structures Damaged: 257
Evacuated: 19,550
In Temporary Shelters: 443
Current Cost: $156.9 million
Helicopters: 35
Engines: 596
Dozers: 46
Fire Crews: 149
Total Personnel: 6,501
*As of press time Wednesday morning. Many trucks and crews are
expected to be released back to their home stations later today.
This renewed interest comes at a time
when climate change is rewriting the meteo-
rological rule books before our eyes. With
temperatures climbing and rainfall on the
wane, the number of megafires—which are
classified as anything 100,000 acres or more
— is spiking nationwide.
“Fires are starting later in the season than
before; they’re bigger than before, faster than
before, hotter than before, more destructive,
and more expensive,” said Michael Kodas,
director of environmental journalism at the
University of Colorado and author of Mega-
fire. In 1995, there was usually one megafire
a year in the United States, but in the past
decade, California alone has had one a year.
In 2017, megafires claimed nearly 8.8 million
acres of land throughout the United States.
That’s another record.
With snowpack melting sooner and sum-
mers lasting longer, California’s fire season has
grown by 50 days a year since 1980. Nation-
ally, 84 percent of all wildfires are started by
humans. In California, where development
in the urban-wilderness interface is especially
acute, that number is 90-95 percent. Until the
Thomas Fire broke out, 12 of California’s top
20 largest wildfires took place after 2000. Of
those, six have struck since 2010.
Pushing this trend, Kodas said, is not just
climate change, but what he called the United
States’ “zero-tolerance” approach to wildfires,
leading to a policy and practice of all-out sup-
pression. That’s served only to increase the
fuel load of the national forests, Kodas stated.
“We need an attitude change.”
On the question of prescribed burns, there’s
no shortage of attitude. Kodas, for example,
believes they can be effective if done at the
right time of year. But everyone sees “right”
differently. For wildfire control, it’s better to
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That mantra was mani- He’s being modest. His department’s brass
2018
fest Monday morning, with are embedded in the incident command
unscathed homes riding team, and he personally knows most every-
the ridges, their existence one above the rank of captain in California on
marvels of modern ingenu- this fire, thanks to years of working with them.
ity and poor planning com- McElroy has proved ubiquitous throughout
bined. Whether such homes the Thomas Fire, translating the cryptic fire-
belong on such remote, vul- speak of public-safety professionals who
nerable terrain remains a never figured out most people can’t tell their
debate for another day. But north from their south. McElroy has made BUS
so long as they offer spec- himself available 24 hours a day to all media
tacular, $20 million views — inquiries, no matter how clueless, and teamed
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in fact, Thomas Fire officials with Santa Barbara Police Chief Lori Luhnow
appraised the South Coast’s to expand outreach to our Spanish-speaking
residential real estate value neighbors by translating daily updates.“We’re
at $46 billion — that’s prob- reaching a population that’s traditionally been
ably a conversation that will neglected,” he said. “It’s all about trust. If you
never happen. give people information they can rely on,
Midway through our they’ll trust you when you tell them it’s time
drive, McElroy changed and they have to go.” & Leave the Planning to Us!
his mind about not sharing Though it’s tough for people to live out
lessons learned: “Evacua- of suitcases for two weeks, another lesson of Thur. Jan. 18 - Sun. Jan. 21
tion works.” At the height the Thomas Fire is that an overabundance of
of the fire, more than 17,000 caution — a k a evacuating people far before Thur. Feb. 22 - Sun. Feb. 25
South Coast residents were the flames arrive — gives firefighters time to
ordered to evacuate, and prepare for winds on the way. Out-of-town
another 30,000 were on firefighters didn’t merely have time to clear
Thur. March 22 - March 25
evacuation warning. The brush, lay hose, and expand defensible space;
last thing firefighters want to encounter are they were able to learn Montecito’s labyrin-
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A coworker at the Independent who lives “We had a week to prepare. We didn’t have
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name of your dentist?” they asked.
“So we can identify you from
the dental records.” After laugh-
ing at that classic line, McElroy
recounted a similar experience
he had while trying to evacuate
occupants of a Zen monastery
during a Marin County fire last
year. “I spent a year arguing with
them about the impermanence
of things,” he recalled, shaking
his head. “When did I become a
freaking Buddhist?”
The takeaway is that firefight-
ers and fleeing civilians don’t mix.
“I can’t even imagine what a mess About 50 fire engines were planted by Bella Vista and Park Lane.
these streets would be if people
were trying to get out while we were trying to that when the fire started. There were no
get in,” McElroy said.“I don’t even want to try.” resources in place. It’s hard to compare fires
No one knows when Montecito residents fairly. They’re all apples and oranges.”
can go back home.“Hopefully by Christmas,” At a Sunday-night forum, incident com-
speculated McElroy, who said that a lot of manders could not contain their giddiness,
work still needs to be done. Utilities have to fueled in equal measure by relief and disbelief.
work, and all fire remnants must be safely What happens next is anyone’s guess. How
snuffed out. Even with no smoke in imme- bad will this week’s winds be? Can the lines at
diate sight, there are about 50 fire engines Gibraltar and Camino Cielo hold?
planted by Bella Vista and Park Lane, ready “We’ve been lucky so far,” said McElroy.
to pounce. Said McElroy,“We want to be sure “But everyone’s still working. As long as peo-
to keep the back door closed.” ple are actively engaged and their lives at risk,
McElroy announced his retirement a few I’d say it’s a really bad idea for anyone to start
hours before the Thomas Fire broke out. He high-fiving each other.”
plans to wear his uniform for the last time In the meantime, McElroy is reminded on
while marching in New York City’s St. Patrick’s a daily basis how he’s riding into retirement
Day Parade on March 17, the day he turns 65. with the biggest bang of his career, likely the
“I’m not part of operations,” he explained of largest wildfire in state history.“Yeah,” he said
his status on the Thomas Fire.“I’m strictly PR with evident weariness. “But I could have
for the city.” done without it.” n

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into January and February.
Maya Schoop-Rutten, who owns Choco-
late Maya a few doors down from Bucy, said
the slowdown in trade is “dramatic and very,
very scary.” Her online customers have helped
sales — as they have for places like the Italian
Pottery Outlet, which is using the code word
“THOMAS” to offer a 15 percent discount
— but the people who normally walk in for
holiday presents are only trickling in. Isabella
AT S A N TA B A R B A R A G O L F C L U B Gourmet Foods’ Amy Chalker said, “Typi-
cally, 30 to 40 percent of our sales come from
this time of year.” She and many other small
businesses are fighting back by holding spe-
cial events and offering discounts.
Once a full presidential disaster declara-
tion is made, Small Business Administration
(SBA) loans become available for economic
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tors, swept and hosed down the downtown
sidewalks to eradicate as much of the accumu-
lated ash as possible. And city parking lots —
while no longer free as they were for four days
last week — now offer two and a half hours of
free parking as opposed to the usual 75 min-
utes. Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider
sent out a Facebook blast showing a passel of
neatly wrapped Christmas presents, encour-
aging those with shopping still to do to do so
downtown and not online.
Restaurants, Oplinger said, were ham-
mered by as much as 50 percent, especially
those with outdoor patios. Wholesale can-
cellation of holiday parties didn’t help either.
Oplinger said he’s hoping people who are
looking to help out in some fashion might
consider coming downtown and shopping.
“We’re asking people not to do their shopping
online,” he said.“Help the local businesses.”
There’s only so much free parking, clean
streets, and plucky spirit can do, however, should
the fierce downslope winds predicted for late
Wednesday night materialize.“Hey, there’s only
so much I can spin,” said Santa Barbara Down-
town’s Kate Schwab. ’Til then, she urged pro-
spective shoppers to check out the “Open for
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Prescribed Burns cont’d from p. 9
burn chaparral—
chaparral the dominant life force in
our backcountry — in the spring when it’s
cool, moist, and easier to control. But environ-
mentalists contend chaparral is less likely to
reseed successfully if the burning takes place
in the spring rather than later in the year. This
failure to reseed, they argue, makes chaparral
more vulnerable to competition from exotic,
non-native grasses, which, they point out, are
quicker to ignite and flashier to burn once
on fire.
In Santa Barbara, old-time ranching
families are familiar with controlled burns.
Caldwell said the county fire department used
to deploy a napalm thrower to initiate its burns.
Santa Barbara City Council-
member Bendy White, who
was involved in several burns
30 years ago, recalled work-
ing with one rancher who
mounted a flamethrower on
the back of his jeep. “It was a
hoot,” White said.
Environmentalists have
opposed prescribed burns
in court, hiring the Environ-
mental Defense Center to
‘PRESCRIBED BURNS DON’T
block efforts to cut six-foot-
wide fuel breaks along por-
tions of the Gaviota Coast.
Not only do such burns STOP WIND-DRIVEN FIRES,
destroy native chaparral, they
WHAT’S DESTROYING HOMES AND KILLING
argue, but they fail to provide
the protection people so des-
perately want. For example,
PEOPLE ARE FIRES DRIVEN BY WIND AND HEAT.
the Thomas Fire hopscotched
over three prescribed-burn areas in Ventura
County, said Rick Halsey, director of the Cal-
ifornia Chaparral Institute, before heading
west to Santa Barbara.
“Prescribed burns don’t stop wind-driven
fires,” said Halsey. “What’s destroying homes
and killing people are fires driven by wind and
heat.” Protection against that, he argued, can
best be achieved by creating defensible space
around new or existing structures, building
— or retrofitting—
retrofitting with fire-retardant mate-
rials, and installing outdoor sprinkler systems.
That’s an arguable point, as is everything
relating to prescribed burns. According to
the Forest Service’s fuel expert Elmquist, the
Thomas Fire ran out of steam after it bumped
into the area burned out 10 years before by the
Zaca Fire and other areas burned out more
recently by the Tea and Jesusita fires. By cor-
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ralling the Thomas Fire into these spaces with
newer, lighter fuels, firefighters successfully
took much of the heat steam off.
But prescribed burns aren’t easy to pull
off. Under the Forest Service’s criteria, a
prescribed-burn plan has no fewer than 21
separate elements that have to be satisfied. “A
lot of people aren’t as comfortable with them
as they used to be,” Elmquist said. “A lot of
agencies have to be involved.”
And sometimes prescribed burns get out
of control, which is inevitable and tends to
result in relatively minor burns of 150 or so
extra acres. But no one can forget the Cerro
Grande Fire of 2000 that started out as a con-
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A
man in a navy-blue jumpsuit stood
on Highway 192 in Montecito next to
what looked like a pool-repair truck.
One of California’s largest wildfires raged just
a few miles away. His long hair tucked behind
a workman’s cap did not identify him as one
presents of the 8,300 firefighters battling the 260,000-
An Evening with Anant & Kevin Yardi acre scorcher.
When: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 The man in the jumpsuit was not a pool-
5:00 - 8:00 PM repair worker; he was in the protection busi-
Where: Santa Barbara Women’s Club (Rockwood) ness. He worked for a private firefighting
670 Mission Canyon Rd. | Santa Barbara, CA company that
ual homeowners. By one estimate, they pay
$3,500 per day on top of a $5,000 retainer fee.
Historically, these private companies have
been controversial. Private trucks are not
tracked by incident commanders, and private
employees do not necessarily operate by the
same safety standards, public fire officials said
privately. They could pose risks if employees
were trapped in a danger zone or on blocked
roadways being used by municipal fire trucks
trying to get out.
Fire officials said private companies have

SPEAKERS:
BY KELSEY BRUGGER was contracted
to do “structure
protection” for a house nearby, on Buena
Anant Yardi Kevin Yardi Vista Drive. It was Sunday, December 10, a
President & Founder Vice President, Client Services week before the Thomas Fire ripped west
Yardi Yardi near multimillion Montecito estates owned
by Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry, Rob Lowe, and
Yardi Systems was founded by Anant Yardi in Santa Barbara in 1982. Yardi is now in Julia Louis-Dreyfus, among others.
its fourth decade developing and supporting technology solutions for the real estate The company, Mt. Adams Wildfire, based
industry with more than 5,500 staff in over 35 regional offices in North America,
Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia. As one of the top employers in our area,
out of the Sacramento area, is just one of
Yardi has 700 staff in its Santa Barbara and Oxnard offices. many private companies that have been spot-
Anant and Kevin Yardi will discuss the company’s formation, its growth and
ted throughout Montecito to “wrap” expen-
challenges, and their thoughts about the future. sive homes hidden by lush foliage. The work-
This program will be moderated by Jill Feldman, Strategic Development Associates.
ers coat buildings with white foam or bright
pink retardant to douse embers that fly onto
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brush and clear debris. Their work is largely
preventive rather than active firefighting.“We
are not there when the fire is 200 feet away,”
said Irene Rhodes, owner of Consumer Fire
Products based in Goleta.“That’s how people
get hurt.”
Private fire-protection companies are sent
by high-end insurance companies, such as
Chubb or AIG. Others are hired by individ-
gotten better at coordinating with public
agencies in recent years. Still, a clear map of
where they are and who they are does not
exist.
“I wouldn’t know them if I saw them,”
County Fire spokesperson Captain Dave
Zaniboni said. “They just show up. They are
just doing their own thing, and we don’t really
know what that is. We don’t include them in
the operational plan.”
Rudy Evenson, a spokesperson for the
Thomas Fire Incident Command, said four
private companies — AIG Red Zone, Wildfire
Defense Systems, Capstone, and Firestorm
— are working on the wildfire. Though it is
not required, these companies sent personnel
to check in at the Incident Command head-
quarters. But there are no definite figures for
the number of engines and employees they
have in the area.“I don’t have any informa-
tion about where they were,” he said, adding,
“What they do on private property is up to
them.”
Some private companies send liaisons to
the daily incident briefings. Rhodes said they

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 THOMAS FIRE

COURTESY
Private workers with Consumer Fire Products spray
white biodegradable foam on a home to prepare for
the approaching Thomas Fire.
tune in their radios to the same channels and
check in with the fire’s incident commanders.
“It’s different on every fire,” she said.
have private engines parked in their drive-
way grew frantic. They called their insurance
agents to complain, and others hired structure
protection services themselves. Join us for a
Homeowners are easily spooked when Christmas Eve
wildfires break out, particularly when they Candlelight Liturgy
see flames and smoke from backfires set
Sunday, December 24th at 10:00 p.m.
to control the main blaze. “People get very
frightened and are very emotional,” said Fran St. Athanasius Orthodox Church
O’Brien, division president of Chubb Per- 300 Sumida Gardens Lane, Goleta
sonal Risk Services. “They call up and ask, (facing Hollister between Patterson and the 217 Fwy)
‘Why isn’t the engine at my house?’” Join us in the heavenly sights, sounds and
O’Brien said Chubb agents explained to
aromas of Christmas as we celebrate
clients that they surveyed hundreds of houses
the birth of Jesus Christ,
threatened by the Thomas Fire and priori-
the Son of God become the Son of Man!
tized them based on “intel on the ground.”
They have 11 engines, each with two employ- Traditional Eastern Christian hymns
ees in them, working the fire, she said. sung by the St. Athanasius
One Toro Canyon homeowner, Cheryl
“A cappella” Choir
Giefer, heard about Chubb’s fire-protection
services from her neighbors. When the fire
first crossed the Santa Barbara County line,
her husband called their insurance provider,
Allstate, to see if they offered similar ser-
vices. Shortly after they were evacuated, she
received text messages and iPhone photos
from private firefighters who showed up to
her property. “House is okay now but the fire
is at the back on the hill coming down,” the
message read.
Other companies send email updates. www.stathanasius.org
“We will continue to patrol your property 805-685-5400
throughout the day and night, staying on high
alert for fire threat and taking any mitigation
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Russia to the Rescue?
BIG BOYS: Russian Be-200s have twice the water carrying capacity as their U.S. counterparts.
A
t 4 a.m. on Friday, December 8, as
the Thomas Fire bore down on Ven-
tura and four other wildfires ripped
through the state, David Baskett, a Santa
Maria Public Airport District director, got a
call from a Russian Federation official offer-
ing the services of his country’s giant fire-
fighting airplanes to augment Cal Fire’s busy
fleet of helicopters and tankers. Minister of
Trade and Industry Denis Manturov had also
sent a letter to Governor Jerry Brown’s office
and, the Russian official said, opened lines of
communication with FEMA, the U.S. Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
“We in Russia are worrying about [the]
situation with the extensive forest fires occur-
ring in California,” Manturov wrote in his
letter to Brown, a copy of which Baskett pro-
vided to the Independent.“To fight such disas-
ters in Russia we use the Be-200 [amphibious]
aircraft manufactured by Taganrog-based
Beriev Aircraft Company. These aircraft
proved to be effec-
BY TYLER HAYDEN tive for fighting fires
of various complex-
ity worldwide, and in terms of flight/techni-
cal performance, the Be-200 aircraft has no
equivalents in the world.”
The offer didn’t come completely out of
the blue. Baskett, who also operates the pri-
vate aviation consulting firm International
Emergency Services, has worked for the
better part of a decade to bring the water-
scooping Russian Be-200s to the Santa Maria
Public Airport, a Central Coast base for
firefighting aircraft. Similar proposals have
2018 been made over the years, Baskett said, but
this one came with a greater sense of urgency
as the Thomas Fire was actively consuming
hundreds of homes and quickly growing to
become the second-largest fire in modern
California history.
JAN. 2 0
“The Santa Maria Airport is fully opera-
tional and able to accept anything the Forest
Service or Cal Fire wants to bring in, as long
35th ANNUAL as the aircraft meets the category of aircraft
register online DEC 1 -31
we are designed for,” Chris Hastert, Santa
rinconclassic.com
Maria Public Airport general manager, told
the Santa Maria Times, who first reported
on Russia’s offer. “The Be-200 definitely falls
within our design category.”
Believing FEMA was on board with the
idea and speaking directly with the Russian
6x Champ
KILIIAN GARLAND
Federation’s Ministry for Civil Defense, Emer-
photo : SETH DE ROULET
gencies and Elimination of Consequences
of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM), Baskett
started the ball rolling on the logistics. He
Pro
contacted Cal Fire chiefs, booked rooms for
the Russian pilots at the Santa Maria Radis-
son, and expected arrivals as soon as the fol-
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COURTESY
lowing week. But a cease-and-desist email
from a FEMA attorney threw cold water on
his plans.
“I have received numerous emails for-
warded to me where you have contacted
Cal Fire officials claiming that FEMA has
accepted offers of assistance from EMER-
COM,” J.P. Henderson wrote to Baskett. “I
have verified with our HQ International
Affairs office that these claims are false. No
offer has been made to FEMA.” Henderson
threatened to sic federal authorities on Bas-
kett if he didn’t stop publicly discussing the
matter.
“I stand by what I said,” Baskett told the
Independent this week. He said he’s tried
repeatedly to confirm FEMA had in fact
received a formal offer from EMERCOM by
contacting the FEMA official who’d report-
edly been in touch with the Russians, Deputy
Director of International Affairs Andrew
Slaten. Baskett said he’s received no response
from Slaten.
Speaking on behalf of Cal Fire and Gov-
ernor Brown’s office, Janet Upton said the
state currently doesn’t have a need for addi-
tional emergency aircraft. “We have a fleet
of over 90 aerial firefighting aircraft at our
disposal in Southern California, including
the DC-10 and 747,” she said. “We don’t have
any aircraft orders being unfilled.” Even if
there were a need for Be-200s, Upton went
on, Russian officials must make their offer
through the proper official channels. “They
have been advised on what the process is,”
she said. A FEMA spokesperson said that
process involves the agency’s International
Affairs Office.
Baskett acknowledged that right now — as
the Thomas Fire continues to burn danger-
ously close to Santa Barbara and Ventura
homes — might not be the most opportune
time to coordinate a complicated emergency
aid relationship with a foreign government at
diplomatic odds with the United States. Nev-
ertheless, he said, the offer should be seriously
considered, as Be-200s could save property
and lives during the next wildfire.
The planes, which carry more water than
any of their U.S. counterparts, have been
deployed around the globe, including in
Israel, Spain, France, and Indonesia. They’re a
backbone of Russia’s firefighting force, which
routinely battles massive wildfires, like those
in 2010 that burned 740,000 acres, killing 54
and causing $15 billion in damages. Baskett
laughed at suggestions from others that his
Russian connections are conspiratorial. “Yes,
I collude with Russia,” he said,“to bring better
aircraft here.” n

FATALITIES
Firefighter Cory Iverson
and Evacuee Virginia Pesola
COURTESY PHOTOS
Cory Iverson
T Working
hough a record-shattering inferno, the
Thomas Fire has led to the loss of only
two lives: those of firefighter Cory Iver-
son and evacuee Virginia Rae Pesola.
Iverson was an apparatus engineer out of
Cal Fire’s San Diego unit who was killed the
morning of Thursday, December 14, on the
fire’s eastern edge near
BY KELSEY BRUGGER Fillmore. Authorities
said Iverson was part of a five-member strike
team working near a “very active part of the
fire.” They declined to describe exactly what
went wrong in detail before an investigation
by Cal Fire is complete.
An eight-year veteran, the 32-year-old was
the father of a 2-year-old daughter, and his wife
has another on the way. His colleagues remem-
bered him as a dedicated firefighter who was
a joy to be around. His tragic death shook
the entire firefighting community. “We had a
very good day, but this was a very tough one
OUTREACH
De Facto Info Center: Carp’s Matt Organista
I
t is a cliché, but an appropriate one, to say
that word of Matt Organista’s videos of the
Thomas Fire spread like wildfire.
Organista intimately knows all the roads,
trails, and landmarks in and around his
hometown of Carpinteria. When the fire
broke out, he set out for key vantage points
and began posting live
BY JOHN ZANT videos on social media.
They became manda-
tory viewing for hundreds of residents, and
through sharing, his audience went into the
thousands.
“I got tons of [Facebook] friend requests,
like 1,500 in four days,” he said. The popular-
ity of his reporting arose from his ability to
move around and tell viewers exactly where
and when his images were being taken. “Up
close and personal” is how one thankful fan
described his efforts. “My roots are here,”
Organista said. “I know of people who moved
to the Netherlands and Australia who still feel
like [Carpinteria] is their community.”
Organista, 28, is a triathlete who coaches
water polo, swimming, and general fitness,
with a side business in videography. “In almost
all the work I do, I’m breathing air,” he said. His
active lifestyle was essential to his mobility. He
rode his bicycle to the top of Casitas Pass on
the second day of the fire (Tuesday, December
5) and recorded his first video there. The next
day, he went up Rincon Mountain, where his
THOMAS FIRE
for all of us,” Santa Barbara County Battalion
Chief Chris Childers said after the death at the
LEARN MORE
Santa Barbara MBA
incident briefing. “It always hits hard when a
firefighter dies.”
A procession of firefighting vehicles with
motorcycle escorts followed the hearse carry-
ing Iverson’s body from the Ventura County
medical examiner labs to his hometown of San for
Diego. Along the way, firefighters and the public
lined overpasses to give Iverson a final salute.
Pesola died on December 6, the third day
Professionals
of the Thomas Fire, while fleeing in her vehicle
on Wheeler Canyon Road near Santa Paula.
According to autopsy reports, the 70-year-old
died of trauma, smoke, and burns. Details of the
accident have not been released.
A longtime attorney, Pesola worked for the http://ext.csuci.edu
Santa Barbara County Counsel from 1996
to 1999. Shane Stark, former county counsel, 805.437.2748 x3
remembered her as smart, ethical, and funny,
with “a distinctive fashion and aesthetic sensi-
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uncle Mike Organista had built a house, and
the nearby brush was bursting into flames.
“There weren’t any firefighters around,” he
said. “My cousin Shaun and I were trying to
fight the fire with gardening tools.”
His uncle’s house burned down overnight,
and Organista turned his attention to Carpin-
teria, hiking up and down the hills to convey
the scope of the fire. In all, he estimates he
posted 60 videos in a 10-day period. Some of
them originated from local restaurants, which
he encouraged viewers to support.
TATE LARRICK
Matt Organista
Organista pursued his voluntary mission
in spite of just having become a first-time
father. His wife, Sarah, gave birth to daughter
Eden May on November 30. The baby needed
a hospital stay for a few days. Organista said,
“When we were leaving the hospital on Mon-
day, the lights flickered.”
Miles away, near Santa Paula, a fire had
been born. n
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 THOMAS FIRE

Firefighting 101 BY TYLER HAYDEN

W
ildland firefighters sure seem superhuman—they scramble up and down flaming slopes for days on
end, carrying heavy packs and swinging hefty tools. But these flesh-and-blood mortals have the same
basic needs as the rest of us. Here’s how Santa Barbara County Fire Department hand crews protect
themselves, what they eat, how they talk, and who looks out for them from above.

Tools of the Trade

Indirect attacks are critical to fighting fast-moving wildland fires — drawing lines in the sand some distance from
the fire’s edge to hold the blaze at bay. These are the tools that hand crews use to chew through brush and chaparral.

COURTESY PHOTOS
1 2

1. Chain Saw: The most ubiquitous portable power tool

in wildland firefighting. Used by the sawyer to cut and 3
the puller to clear vegetation.

2. Pulaski: A dual-purpose device with a double-edged

head— one to cut like an ax, the other to slice roots and
head
dig trenches

3. Rhino: A bruiser of a tool—

tool used to slash through
large weeds and brush and quickly clear wide stretches
of terrain — that’s essentially a shovel with its blade cut
off and spine cut and then turned over 180 degrees and 4
re-welded to form a curved hoe

4. Combi: A versatile piece of equipment that can be

used as a shovel or configured like a mini-rhino to
clear brush and throw dirt

A typical county fire hand crew consists of a crew boss,

four sawyers, four pullers, three to four Pulaskis, and one
or two rhinos and combis.

Culinary Delights
Every day before they head to the line, Santa
Barbara County firefighters scarf down a hot
breakfast at base camp and then grab a brown-
bag lunch packed with at least 3,000 calories of
sustenance. They have a meat option and veggie
option (pictured here), which includes a green
burrito with Portobello mushrooms, noodles
with red bell peppers, lots of nuts, energy bars, a
few pieces of fruit, and a cookie. The meat option
comes with a ham sandwich on wheat bread.
(805) 687-6408
Sky Saviors
Though more than 90 planes and helicopters rallied from around the state to pound the Thomas Fire with water
and retardant, these six types of aircraft have done the bulk of the heavy lifting:

BAe-146 MD-87 Lockheed C-130 Hercules

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The Gear
Each pack varies slightly per firefighter, but typically weighs
around 50 pounds and contains the following items:
Tool sharpener
Four to six cylinders
of chain saw fuel
The Lingo
Backing Fire: The portion of a fire with
slower rates of spread and lower intensity
that’s normally moving against the wind
Backfiring: Also called a “controlled” or
“prescribed burn,” this is when crews
intentionally set a fire inside a specified
area to burn off fuels before they can be
consumed by a rapidly spreading wildfire.
Firefighters then dig lines in places where
they can battle the blaze more on their
terms.
Containment: Essentially, another word
for “surrounded.” The percentage of a fire’s
perimeter where a break has been con-
structed that can be reasonably expected to
stop the fire’s spread. This can include any
combination of manually created breaks,
hose lines, or natural barriers.
Crowning: The movement of fire through
the tops of trees or shrubs more or less
independently of the surface fire
Fire Whirl: A spinning vortex of hot air and
Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane
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SALVATION

Saving San Ysidro Ranch

BY DAVID SOBERANO,
FACILITIES DIRECTOR AT SAN YSIDRO RANCH,
AS TOLD TO MATT KETTMANN

W
e never thought the Thomas Fire would
reach Santa Barbara, like the rest of the
community. But our protocol was that
we would treat a voluntary evacuation as manda-
tory because we have guests in our 42 cottages,
the two restaurants that are sold out almost every
night, and hundreds of employees.
Once that order came, every morning we
would meet with the firefighters on the property
and come up with a game plan. It changed every
day, based on the wind conditions and relative
humidity. We had so many different scenarios:
Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, Plan D. No one was sleep-
ing, and we were all drinking 10 pots of coffee
a day. It was high stress. I was at the ranch for
10 straight days. When I left on Sunday, I didn’t
know what day of the week it was, to be honest
with you. It was nonstop.
But there was lots of downtime when they
were just hanging out, everyone shooting the
shit, drinking coffee, telling stories. They’d ask
about the ranch and who’s stayed there. I got the
sense that they all realized how special the ranch
is and that they really cared about the property.
They understood that it was a big responsibility
and told me that they were going to do everything in of cottages, spraying down trees. It was raining embers
their power to make sure it’s still here. The battalion on the ranch. Some of our umbrellas caught fire, and
chiefs would call me five times a day to explain what our fibrous doormats caught on fire too. But they were
was happening, and they told me, “You guys are pretty so prepared that as soon as the embers hit the ground,
much ground zero and priority number one because of they were put out immediately.
the way you’re situated.” Now that I look back, there really was no worry
I can’t say enough about how they were so pre- there. They knew exactly what this thing was gonna
pared, so thorough. They cleaned gutters; they cleaned do and how they were gonna fight it. They were so
roofs; they raked out our creekside, tons of leaves and prepared that it was really no big deal.
branches. They cleaned the ranch top to bottom. They And that wasn’t all. When a new strike team came in
got rid of anything that could potentially be a fire haz- Sunday morning, they asked me if there was anything
ard. I’ve never seen anything like that, the way they they could do, since the fire threat had moved on. Next
mobilized, the way they operated. thing you know, these guys are washing windows, clean-
When it finally blew from Toro Canyon west into ing gutters, hosing down the roofs, raking leaves, picking
Montecito, it was pretty much all hands on deck. That’s up trash. They told me that their priorities were life,
when we had the OES [Office of Emergency Services] property, and the environment. It almost made me cry.
strike team come in their lime-green trucks. At the top n
of the ranch is a huge dirt lot that we use as defensible Here’s a list of the firefighters who
space. We started staging trucks up there.
On Saturday morning, there were two strike teams, helped save San Ysidro Ranch:
10 engines, and 50 guys on the ranch. It was like a bomb
had gone off — engines and hose lines were everywhere. OES Strike Team 4803A
We woke up around 5 a.m. for coffee and could see a San Joaquin County Fire
glow in the valley. Around 6 a.m., the wind starts howl- Battalion Chief Scott Arganbright
ing 40-50 miles per hour, and the whole left side of the Engaged in Saturday’s firefight.
canyon gets enveloped in flames. It was just insane.
Within an hour, it went down three ridges. OES Strike Team 2818A
If the winds would have been due south, I think Monterey County Fire
the ranch would have been lost. But because it was a Battalion Chief Doug McCoun
southwest wind, it whipped around the canyon and Prepared property and cleaned up after fire.
then went down toward East Mountain Drive. Little did
we know that it hooked behind it and came across Park Cal Fire Crew Chief Bill Barteau
Lake. That’s where they lost the structures, immediately His team fought the fire directly.
to the right of the ranch.
The fire started coming down this wash where there Montecito Fire Battalion Chief Travis Ederer
are eucalyptus trees and oak trees, and it pushed right He was instrumental in providing info and making
to the property’s edge. The guys were on the back decks sure the ranch was top priority.

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 POETRY

’Tis the Week Before Christmas

’Tis the week before Christmas and all through the house
Our devices on standby for word to GET OUT.
The GO BAGS are ready (have been for a week);
Our list we go over for last-minute tweaks.
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Steve, live on Via Regina,
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burned much of their
We’ve gassed up the cars and charged all our phones.
We’re checking air quality, news, and map zones, neighborhood. They
Trying to make sense of a fast-moving snarl; were also evacuated for
Thank goodness for updates we’re getting from Carl. the Gap and Jesusita
fires, and she wrote this
We moved flammable stuff away from the wall on day two of being in
And covered the vents where embers might fall,

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Cleaned gutters, trimmed trees and close-growing plants, the Thomas Fire’s
Maybe futile but hopeful, our house-saving dance. voluntary evacuation
zone.
The waiting is stressful, an in-between place;
The fire’s not so close to abandon our base,
But too close to do something else or relax,
Because we know too well how fast it attacks.
Marley’s stressed, too, without bark or a whine;
He tells us he’s scared we will leave him behind.
We comfort and pet him and wish he could know
Of course he’ll come with us wherever we go.
Thanks, Virginia and Fennells and Sherwoods and Simes,
For offering your homes to us in these times.
Don’t know when (if at all) at your door we will show,
But we’re grateful to know we’ve got somewhere to go.
And our thoughts go out further to those who have lost
Already so much at such a great cost
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because they spent a lot of time watering down the orchards. But the Per-
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JOLLY ST. NICK: I could be a scrooge and
join the “bah humbug” brigade, but what
would be the point? Besides, I am seriously
dreaming of a white Christmas. If that
“white” happens to be the hundreds of cubic
tons of ash and other incinerated dandruff
snowing down from the Thomas Fire, so be
it. As bad as that is — coughing and hacking
have now become Santa Barbara’s official
background music—it beats the alternative:
great balls of fire and a charred landscape.
That there is only a handful of shopping days
left before Christmas seems almost beside
the point. But only almost. Now is the time
to indulge. Now is the time to reconnect with
your Judeo-Christian-pagan-Yiddish-Teu-
tonic roots and celebrate.
It should be remembered that the original
St. Nick was a thin-faced, bad-ass fourth-cen-
tury Turkish monk who managed to bring
several young kids back from the dead after
they’d already been served up for dinner by
an unscrupulous innkeeper as the second
coming of veal cutlets. Most famously, St.
Nick also saved several destitute young girls
from a life of prostitution by providing them
“gifts.” For centuries, this gift-giving tradition
of Christmas was observed on his Feast Day,
December 6. But when Martin Luther —
whose hatred of the saints as manifestations
of false deities is well documented — led the
Protestant uprising against the Pope, feast
days were obliterated. The gift-giving tradi-
tion was then eventually moved to December
25, on which date biblical scholars agree the
baby Jesus was most definitely not born. And
a few centuries later, the definitive Christ-
mas song and top-selling single of all time
— “White Christmas” —would be written by
a nice Jewish boy from Russia named Irving
Berlin.
All that’s to say to all you last-second
Christmas shoppers, stay off the internet.
Buy Local. Last I looked, Jeff Bezos does not
look remotely like St. Nick: How many can-
nibalized children has he brought back to
life? So boycott Amazon.com, at least for
now. Find some locally owned mom-’n’-pop
store and support them. You’ll feel better in
the long term, but they’ll feel much better in
the short term.
And naturally, you’ll want to buy a drink
for one of the more than 8,000 firefighters
who saved our sorry asses from what will
become the biggest fire in the history of
California, though I do need to add a few
asterisks to our “We’re Number One” fixa-
tion. (The previous biggest fire — the Rush
Fire of 2012 — was really 315,577 acres, but
only the 271,911 in California are counted.
The record books go back only to 1932, so
the Santiago Canyon Fire of 1889, which
destroyed 300,000 acres in San Diego,
Orange, and Riverside counties, was not
included.) If the line’s too long at Harry’s or
Joe’s — which firefighters have been known
to frequent — go somewhere else, and buy
yourself and a loved one a drink. But be sure
to toast the firefighters.
That around 8,000 people from 17 states
can descend en masse on one spot, dance
together in a life-threatening cha-cha
line, and save the day is nothing short of
miraculous. As great as they are, I hope they
go away soon and never have to come back.
But given the abundance of unburned fuel
in the backcountry, wind, and drought, we’ll
soon be on a first-name basis with all 8,000.
Typically at this time of year, we would have
had 3.5 inches of rain. To date, we have had
only .32 inches. It’s been more than 250 days
since we’ve gotten as much as .1 inch. For the
record, that makes this the second-driest fall
ever. And this is the year after our seven-year
drought. That helps explain how a fire that
started 44 miles away in distant Santa Paula
could jump Highway 33, Highway 150, and
Toro Canyon and get all the way to Gibraltar
Road. It’s a brave new world.
I’d also like to say thanks to John Palmin-
teri, Alys Martinez, and the whole crew at
KEYT. They did what a local TV station is
supposed to do, and then they went above
and beyond the call of duty. When the
winds were roaring down the mountains at
65 miles an hour and sane people were duck-
ing for cover, John and Alys were in front of
the camera, telling us and showing us what
was happening. Palminteri’s ability to speak
nonstop without ever drawing a breath has
always been astonishing, but that’s come to be
expected from a guy who sleeps in NASCAR
pajamas with a police scanner tucked under
his pillow. It’s his detailed knowledge and
cool in the face of impending doom that’s
both reassuring and invaluable. Martinez
may not have mastered Palminteri’s art of
circular breathing, but she more than held her
own. Without camera operator extraordinaire
Oscar Flores, however, none of their work
could have gotten to us, so thank you, thank
you, thank you. While KEYT provided view-
ers a firehose of nonstop information, Lance
Orozco and radio station KCLU delivered what
we needed to know in a shot glass. Lance
managed to be everywhere all the time, but
gave it to us short and sweet with his signature
staccato style. At the risk of sounding self-
congratulatory, I’d be criminally remiss not
to mention Indy photographer, the human
billy goat, Paul Wellman, who left the rest
of us in the ash, and Digital Editor Brandon
Yadegari, who kept the Indy’s insatiable Face-
book page and website feed going with fresh
fire maps, evacuation maps, live-stream press
briefings, and Wellman videos.
To be fair, there are countless others whose
song I should be singing for their work in
the Thomas Fire. These are only the ones I
managed to get to. In the meantime, if the
winds blow right, we’ll dodge another bullet
and soon be singing “Blue Skies” rather than
“White Christmas.” Guess what? Irving Berlin
happened to write that one too.
— Nick Welsh

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 obituaries
Dan P. Parks
04/29/17-03/13/11
...It was a sunny Mesa
Christmas Day back in 1965
for Realtor Dan P. Parks. Born
04/29/1927 in Burnt Hills NY,
and passed away in Santa Bar-
bara on 03/13/11.
He was a long time regular
at the Old Farmer Boy restau-
rant. At 6am every morning
after trundling down State St.
in his wheelchair to get there
in his later years.
Merry Christmas, Santa
Barbara! From the Parks
Family
Elizabeth F. Stone
01/28/30-12/09/17
Elizabeth F. Stone passed
away peacefully in her sleep
on December 9, 2017 in Santa
Barbara, California. Betty, as
she was known, was born in
Lynn, Massachusetts to Fran-
cis and Catherine Gaffey on
January 28, 1930.
After graduating from Sim-
mons College in 1951, Betty
married James B. Stone II and
moved to the North Shore of
Massachusetts. Most of her
adult life was spent in New-
bury, Massachusetts where she
raised her two children James
26 THE INDEPENDENT DEcEmbEr 21 , 2017
B. Stone III (Blaine) and Ethan
A. Stone.
Betty worked for over 25
years as an elementary school
teacher at Salisbury Memorial
School in Salisbury, Massachu-
setts. She taught both 2nd and
3rd grades at various points
in time. While working as a
teacher, Betty obtained a Mas-
ter’s in Education degree from
Salem State College. Prior to
her retirement, Betty worked
for approximately five years
as the Director of a federally
funded program designed to
improve students’ reading abil-
ity at Memorial School.
Betty was an avid birder and
enjoyed identifying and study-
ing birds much of her adult
life. She was also an animal
lover and always had a dog by
her side.
In retirement, Betty often
spent her days caring for her
east coast grandchildren Brit-
tany and Samantha Stone. She
was committed to conserva-
tion and devoted much of her
time to the Town of Newbury’s
Conservation Committee as
well as serving as the Trustee
of the Martin Burns Wildlife
Management area for many
years.
Betty moved to Santa Bar-
bara, California approximately
eight years ago to escape the
difficult winters in New Eng-
land and to be closer to her
west coast family: her son
Ethan, his wife Hilary and her
grandchildren Erin and Jer-
emy. Betty made new friends
at Rancho Franciscan apart-
ments and later at Heritage
House but never gave up her
identity as a New Englander.
Betty leaves her sons, J
Blaine Stone III (and wife
Cheryl) of Stoneham and
Ethan A. Stone (and wife Hil-
ary) of Santa Barbara, and four
grandchildren: Brittany L. and
Samantha E. Stone of Mas-
sachusetts and Jeremy F. and
Erin L. Stone of California.
Services:
Services will be held at
F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral
Home in Rowley, Massachu-
setts on Thursday December
21 at 11 AM with visitation one
hour before.
Donations in her memory
may be made to the animal
welfare organization of your
choice.
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To submit obituaries for publication, please call (805) 965-5205 or email obits@independent.com
Karl Sivert Hove
05/26/35-12/07/17
Karl Hove passed away
peacefully on December 7,
2017 as a result of having Lewy
Body Dementia. He was born
to Peter and Lillian Hove on
5-26-35 at St. Francis hospi-
tal. He attended local schools
and graduated from SBHS in
1953. California Electric hired
him as an apprentice when he
was 19. Later, Karl became the
owner of that business. Karl
had one child, Leslie, with his
first wife. In 1971, Karl married
Nancy Emerick and became
a "real" father to Nancy's 3
sons. In high school Karl and
a few other boys stymied a
car club "The Igniters". To this
day they are all still the best
of friends who would do any-
thing for each other. Their club
grew to about 30 members
and still exists today after 60
some years. Many times they
held car shows and donated
money for scholarships to
Santa Barbara High School
students. Also, he was active
in the community. He was
Dad's Club president at Bishop
Diego High School when the
boys attended, on the Fiesta
committee and did all the elec-
trical for De La Guerra Plaza
or many years. He was always
willing to help out in any
capacity. Karl will be greatly
missed as he was a caring, lov-
ing true friend and an excep-
tional family man. He and
Nancy had a great marriage
and were thankful for their
many friends. He is survived
by his wife Nancy, his sister
Margaret Whitney (Brian) and
his sons Jefferson (Evelyn),
Craig and Todd and the love of
his life, granddaughter Madi-
son. Also, cousins and many
nieces and nephews. Karl's
family would like to thank
Katerina Zamyatina, her fam-
ily and staff for the exceptional
loving care and compassion he
has received these last 5 years.
In remembrance of Karl, if you
wish, please remember Visit-
ing Nurse and Hospice Care,
512 East Gutierrez St., Suite A,
Santa Barbara, Ca. 93103.
A Celebration of Life will be
held at the Santa Barbara Elks
Club on January 5th at 11AM.
Sol “George” Sirkin
07/21/29-11/23/17
George Sirkin-dearly loved
husband, father and grand-
father passed on peacefully
November 23 at Serenity
House in Santa Barbara.
George was born Sol George
Sirkin in New York City on
July 21, 1929. His parents
were Ray and Meyer Sirkin,
who, with George and older
brother, Leon lived together
in the borough of Bronx NYC.
George went through public
schools, attending Stuyvesant
High School for Boys. George
excelled in math and science;
however, he was focused on,
and qualified for West Point.
Before that could happen,
however, life took an unex-
pected turn when his father
died suddenly at the age of 36.
It was suddenly up to George
and Leon to help their family.
In 1947, George contin-
ued his education with night
classes, working days full
time. He eventually married
and had three children, and,
through his entrepreneurial
spirit, successfully launched
several businesses, including
two car washes and a 24-hour
restaurant.
By the late 1970's, there were
more changes in George's life.
He and his family moved to
Visalia, CA, where he pur-
chased Taylor Equipment
Rental. In 1982, he met Janet
Keith, the love of his life. Both
were divorced parents, and so
a new, merged family was cre-
ated with George becoming
a very special person in Jan's
and her two children's lives.
In 1987, George opened The
Party Works and, two years
later, School Works, finally
retiring in the year 2000
at 71. That didn't slow him
down, though. George and
Jan moved to Santa Barbara,
CA, where he volunteered
to become a peer counselor
for the next seven years, and
became involved with the
Ombudsman Program for a
year. He was also a member of
the free Methodist Church in
Santa Barbara for 17 years.
During retirement, George
and Jan also spent many happy
hours travelling internation-
ally together.
George is survived by his
wife, Jan, and their children,
Denis Sirkin, Cindy Richardo,
Carrie Williams and Chris
Keith as well as his niece Mar-
lene Sirkin and seven grand-
children. He predeceased by
son Dale Sirkin.
In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to Santa Barbara
Hospice or to the Free Meth-
odist Church of Santa Barbara.
Death Notices
Barbara Ann Hamilton, DOD 11/08/17
(85) Goleta, CA
Daniel D. Laguna, DOD 11/08/17 (71)
Santa Barbara, CA
Carmen Palato Aguilar, DOD 11/17/17
(84) Santa Barbara, CA
Constance Every, DOD 11/19/17 (66)
Goleta, CA
Patricia Herbig, DOD 11/19/17 (81) Santa
Barbara, CA
Dr. Edward L. Hayes, DOD 11/20/17 (86)
Santa Barbara, CA
Donald S. Mori, DOD 11/20/17 (55) Santa
Barbara, CA
George R. Engle, DOD 11/21/17 (91) Santa
Barbara, CA
Rosalie A. Ornelas, DOD 11/21/17 (78)
Santa Barbara, CA
George Sirkin, DOD 11/23/17 (88) Santa
Barbara, CA
Mayra Leo, DOD 12/02/17 (67) Goleta,
CA
William Sloan, DOD 12/02/17 (83) Santa
Barbara, CA
Anita Loredo, DOD 12/07/17 (79) Santa
Barbara, CA
Sylvia Macks, DOD 12/08/17 (93) Santa
Barbara, CA
Derek Waterfield, DOD 12/11/17 (58) Los
Alamos, CA
Domingo Saragosa, DOD 12/13/17 (100)
Carpinteria, CA
Ronald Guthrie, DOD 12/14/17 (60)
Solvang, CA
Violet C. Manuszak, DOD 12/15/17 (90)
Goleta, CA
 In Memoriam

Elden ‘Bud’ Boothe

1925 – 2017
Peacenik Give the gift of wine this holiday season!

COURTESY
BY G L E N M O W R E R
ongtime Santa Bar-
bara County activ-
ist Elden Thomas
“Bud” Boothe passed
away peacefully in his sleep in
Southport, North Carolina, at
the age of 92 from complica-
tions associated with conges-
tive heart failure.
Bud was born in Stow, Ohio,
on March 8, 1925, the only son
of James Lloyd and Blanche
(Decoursey) Boothe. He grew
up during the Depression in
Ravenna, Ohio, and served
overseas in the U.S. Army Air
Corps during World War II.
Stationed out of England, he
was a radio operator on B-17s
and flew 15 missions over Ger-
many. On his return when the
war ended and after earning a
bachelor of science degree in
electrical engineering utilizing
the GI Bill of Rights, Bud took
a job with the federal govern-
ment in Anchorage, Alaska,
working on the development MEANS JUSTIFY THE ENDS: Longtime activist Bud Boothe
and operation of the White worked to achieve peaceful ends for nuclear power, civil rights,
Alice Communication Sys- the environment, and even the military. Here, he’s pictured Show the wine lover in your life how much
tem, an early telecom system. with his daughter, Karen Wall; they were invited to the you care this holiday season with a gift box
It was in Alaska that Bud met Supreme Court by Justice Sonia Sotomayor to hear Dennis Apel’s from Wine + Beer!
and married Alice Repman, civil disobedience case involving Vandenberg Air Force Base.
and they started their family. In
1962, they all moved to Fairfax, Virginia, pation in peaceful protests and arrests at
after Bud took a job with the Defense Com- Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,
munications Agency. He later worked with the site of a United States nuclear missile
the Federal Communications Commission testing program. Our sommeliers and certified wine educators
in Washington, D.C., until his retirement For several years Bud hosted the local
in 1974. Santa Barbara cable-access program The
are here to help you find that perfect bottle
Bud and Alice moved to California a Next Step, which covered subjects relevant for any discerning oenophile, whether it’s a
couple of years later, settling in the small to the environment, disarmament, anti- hard-to-find grower champagne, a classic
town of Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Val- nuclear struggles, military excess, and the old world varietal, or one of the many local
ley, where they built their home, Casa del military-industrial complex. favorites on our shelves.
Sol. There, Bud continued his lifelong love Bud was preceded in death by Alice,
of organic gardening. Through the years his wife of 37 years. He is survived by his
in Los Olivos, Bud and Alice shared the three children, James, who lives in Marin;
bounty of their produce harvests with local Karen Wall of Southport, North Carolina;
food banks and other organizations. and Robert in Orange County, and his three Gift boxes are available in 1 or 2 bottle sizes.
Bud’s passion for peace grew from his grandchildren, Christopher Wall, Morgan
service during WWII. After the war, reflect- Boothe, and Taylor Boothe. He is also sur-
ing on the human tragedy, he described an vived by his second wife, Dorothy Boothe,
awakening of his moral conscience that led daughters-in-law Tracy Boothe and Tamara
to his lifetime of political and social activ- Boothe, son-in-law Dick Wall, and grand-
ism. Throughout his life he supported orga- daughter-in-law Stephanie Wall.
nizations, including the American Civil When asked what advice he would give
Liberties Union, that reflected his ethical a young person today, Bud said, “Appreci-
inclinations, and he became a member of ate and accept differences in people, the
the Green Party later in life. differences in viewpoint and in cultural
Bud actively supported civil rights issues backgrounds. Appreciate and accept these
during the 1960s and early on opposed the differences without animosity, as long as
U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. After they don’t interfere with you and your own FINE WINE & CRAFT BEER
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nuclear power plant beginning in the 1970s. to learn.”
Bud actively supported efforts opposing Bud will be remembered by friends and
nuclear weapons and the militarization of family for his courage and honor and the www.wineplusbeer.com
space, including a decades-long partici- principled life he lived. n

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but they also want to create for themselves a viable
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fast solution. I can’t think of anything in my life done
in great haste or without planning ever working out
well. The guise of creating jobs is the most ridiculous,
given we are in a full-employment economy. The only
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 Downtown Santa Barbara is Open For Business
Now more than ever in the Thomas Fire aftermath, the community is encouraged
to shop local & support small businesses this holiday season and beyond

For a listing of Open Businesses visit:

www.downtownsb.org/events/open-for-business

A
S THE COMMUNITIES ON THE SOUTH COAST COME TOGETHER to rebuild & recover from
the Thomas Fire, Downtown Santa Barbara is working harder than ever to support their community
of retailers and businesses. While many businesses downtown had to close temporarily because of the
Thomas Fire, the majority have now reopened their doors, signaling loud and clear that Downtown Santa
Barbara is open for business ready to celebrate the season!
With the recovery and support of the downtown businesses a top priority, Downtown Santa Barbara is reminding
the community how important it is to shop local this holiday season, and beyond. With the air quality projected to
continue to improve, Downtown Santa Barbara welcomes the community back to the downtown corridor for fun
events and promotions this holiday season:
• Take advantage of 2 1⁄2 hours of free parking in any city parking lot or garage through December 25!

• Families can visit Santa at Paseo Nuevo, now through Christmas Eve in Paseo Nuevo (Suite #203 next to See’s Candies).
Bring the entire family out for an opportunity to meet and take pictures with Santa.

• MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is open to the public this Saturday, December 23.

• Free Downtown & Waterfront Shuttle rides through Christmas Eve!

Courtesy of the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara MTD

Here’s How You Can Donate

to those impacted by the Thomas Fire
United Way of Santa Barbara County has joined forces with United Way of Ventura
County to directly support those individuals and families affected by the Thomas Fire.
Nonperishable food, new clothing, toiletries and monetary donations are being accepted
at the agencies listed below. Used clothing, bedding and toys are not being accepted.
United Way of Santa Barbara County: Monetary donations are accepted at www.
unitedwaythomasfirefund.org or text “UWVC” to 41444.
American Red Cross: Monetary donations are accepted at www.redcross.org or by
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texting “redcross” to 90999.

Foodbank Santa Barbara County: Nonperishable foods and fresh produce are
accepted in Santa Barbara at 4554 Hollister Ave., 1525 State St., and 490 W. Foster Road in
Santa Maria.
Salvation Army: Unopened and canned food and monetary donations are accepted at
423 Chapala St., Santa Barbara. Unity Shoppe: New clothing, shoes, blankets, toiletries and
monetary donations are accepted at 1219 State St. “Downtown Santa Barbara never looks lovelier than during the
Holidays! Stroll State Street to see the lights, shooting stars and
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I N D E P E N D E N T CA L E N DA R
T H E
As always, find the complete listings online at independent.com/events. And if you have an event coming up, submit it at independent.com/eventsubmit.
*Due to the Thomas Fire, many events have been canceled or postponed.*
Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
12/21-12/23: A Christmas Carol Don’t miss out on Rubicon’s
inaugural production of Charles Dickens’s classic,
with a 24-person cast and virtuoso performances by Rubicon favorites Joe Spano
and Peter Van Norden. Thu.: 7pm; Fri.: 8pm; Sat.: 2 and 8pm. Rubicon Theatre,
1006 E. Main St., Ventura. $25-$65. Call 667-2900. rubicontheatre.org
THURSDAY 12/21 12/21: Muni Mega Mall Come find the
12/21: Annual Christmas Feast perfect gift under one roof as area makers
The holidays can be a joyful time, but from S.B., Carpinteria, Ventura, and Ojai sell
a lonely time for those that are strug- their wares while DJ Stoops plays a set of
gling with poverty, homelessness, and cool tunes. Vendors include Nostrum Shrub,
addiction. The S.B. Rescue Mission staff Saltura, Charlotte Stone Shoes, Brewer &
and volunteers will serve meals to men, Marr Glassworks, Laverda, The Little Shell
women, and children, and the Women’s Shop, Pacific Wonderland Inc., Miwak Junior,
Auxiliary will provide a gift distribution Graf Lantz, and Broad Street Oysters. Shop
for all guests who attend the feast. small, buy things from real people, and help
Noon-2pm. S.B. Rescue Mission, 535 E. our community! 7-10pm. Municipal Wine-
Yanonali St. Free. Call 966-1316. makers, 22 Anacapa St. Free. Call 931-6864.
tinyurl.com/SBRMFeast tinyurl.com/MuniMegaMall2017
FRIDAY 12/22
12/22: The Sorrow Cart Dijo
’Tis the
Productions presents the West
Coast premiere of this musical
Season
play about and for the home-
less. All proceeds will go
toward The Soldiers Project
to assist in aiding our
homeless vets. 8pm.
For a complete listing of this Center Stage Theater, 751
Paseo Nuevo. $10-$20.
year’s holiday happenings, check Call 963-0408.
out our ’Tis the Season guide at centerstagetheater
independent.com/tis2017. .org
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COURTESY
12/23: The Spiritual
Owl The Spiri-
tual Owl’s readings are given with
an emphasis on finding clarity and
speaking truth while being inspir-
ing, honest, and compassionate
to what may arise. Through her
intuitive abilities, she hopes to
clarify clients’ important questions
with her collective capabilities. A
prepayment is requested for guest
readers. 11am-2pm and 3-6pm.
Paradise Found, 17. E. Anapamu St.
$45. Call 564-3573.
tinyurl.com/spiritualowl
Protest
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BY TERRY ORTEGA
Art Town
by Anthony Craddock
12/21-12/24: Anthony Craddock and Chris Maynard Come see
selected works by artist Anthony Craddock, whose large-scale photographs
capture the tenacious presence of industrialization in natural environments,
showing the two intertwined in our modern landscape, and Chris Maynard’s
shadow boxes, which feature intricate cutouts from bird feathers with a
beauty and complexity that is only rivaled by the feathers themselves. The
exhibit shows through January 7, 2018. Thu.-Fri.: noon-5pm; Sat.: 11am-
4pm; Sun.: 9am-2pm. Porch Gallery, 310 E. Matilija Ave., Ojai. Free. Call
620-7589. porchgalleryojai.com
12/21-12/24, 12/26-12/27: John Nava: Painting and Tapestry
This exhibition marks the debut of a body of work that began in 2011 and
culminates in one of the artist’s masterworks: a monumental, 27-foot-long
tapestry depicting contemporary beach life at Surfers’ Point in Ventura using
Georges Seurat’s iconic “A Sunday Afternoon on La Grande Jatte” as a point of
inspiration, as well as a series of preparatory works created by the artist during
the past six years. The exhibit shows through December 31. Thu.-Sat., Tue.-
Wed.: 10am-5:30pm; Sun.: 10am-3pm. Sullivan Goss, An American Gallery,
11 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call 730-1460. sullivangoss.com
12/23: Print Your Own Cards & Wrapping Paper Workshop
with Monika Molnar Metzenthin Artist Monika Molnar Metzenthin
will assist you in creating unique and original wrapping paper from the Cre-
ative ReUse Store. 10am-noon. 302 E. Cota St. Children ages 6 or younger must
be accompanied by an adult. $8. Call 884-0459 x13. exploreecology.org
“Rescue” by Meg Ricks
ongoing: Meg Ricks Artist Meg Ricks, known for her abstracts and
expressive landscapes, has a show and sale of more than a dozen of her bigger
paintings that she can’t usually enter into shows, as well as smaller paintings
and drawings that make affordable gifts during holiday times. The exhibit
shows through January 14, 2018. Island Brewing Company, 5049 6th St.,
Carpinteria. Free. Call 745-8272.
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12/22-12/24: 25th Annual Candy

COURTESY
Cane Train Take a ride on this festively
decorated miniature train. A ticket buys you
a ride, an assortment of holiday treats, a
coupon for a future ride, and entrance into
the museum’s holiday display of toy trains
and teddy bears. Riders must be at least 34”
tall. Receive a discount and avoid the line
by buying your tickets in advance online.
1-3:45pm. South Coast Railroad Museum,
300 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. $4. Call
964-3540.
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SUNDAY 12/24
12/24: Meditation for World Peace
Meditation and prayers are neither small
nor passive actions as much as they are a
force for change in our shared world. Join
in guided breathing meditation, a prepara-
tory prayer in English, a talk on the topic of
the day, and a closing meditation. 10:30-

12/24-12/25: Zoo Day Families can create a new tradi- 11:45am. Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr., 508
tion by going to the zoo on Christmas Eve Brinkerhoff Ave. Suggested donation: $10.
or Christmas, visiting with their favorite animals and riding the train. 10am- Call 563-6000.
3:30pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. Free-$17. Call 962-5339. sbzoo.org meditationinsantabarbara.org

MUSIC of NOTE

COURTESY
12/21: Flamenco Nights in the
Barrel Room with Rich Thompson
Get out and enjoy a glass of wine and
some classical guitar from Rich Thompson,
who earned his master’s degree in clas-
sical guitar performance. 6-8pm. Carr
Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Ages 21+.
Free. Call 965-7985.
carrwinery.com/events

12/22: Benefit for JAMS

Music and the Star Jas-
mine Foundation Featuring
Cornerstone and King Zero
California-based Cornerstone will play
high-energy reggae with an urban vibe,
and area band King Zero will open the
show with its brand of roots reggae. This
show is a benefit for the Star Jasmine
Foundation, a nonprofit organization that
focuses on teaching and sharing music
through its Jasmine’s Alternative Music
School (JAMS), which includes an explora-
tion center and recording studio. 9pm.
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State
Donavon Frankenreiter
St. $15-$20. Ages 21+. Call 962-7776.
sohosb.com 12/27: Donavon Frankenreiter, Joey Radio
Hawai‘i-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Donavon
12/22: Mad Caddies, Wil Ridge S.B.’s own Mad Frankenreiter will bring his easy, breezy surf music with
Caddies will play their unique sound of Dixieland, reg- coastal-themed metaphors paired with his gravelly voice
gae, punk, and ska, proving why they’ve sold more than to S.B. Joey Radio is a singer/beatmaker/artist from N.Y.C.
400,000 albums. California singer/songwriter Wil Ridge who is inspired by downtown New York in the late ’70s,
will give a powerful performance of American roots with early ’80s block parties, and street festivals. 8pm. $20-$25.
emotional and poetic lyrics. 9pm. Velvet Jones, 423 State Ages 21+. SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St. Call
St. $20. Ages 21+. velvet-jones.com 962-7776. sohosb.com

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12/21: Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Dannsair. 6:30-8:30pm.
18 E. Ortega St. Free. Call 568-0702. darganssb.com
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12/22: Carr Winery Barrel Rm. Whesli. 6-8pm. 414 N. Salsipuedes St. A Tribute To the 12
Free. Ages 21+. Call 965-7985. carrwinery.com Music of Queen 8 PM

12/22-12/23: M.Special Brewing Co. Fri.: New Vibe. 6-9pm. Sat.:

Color Me Blue Day. 6-8pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Bldg. C., Goleta. Free. Call
968-6500. mspecialbrewco.com

12/22-12/23: Cold Spring Tavern Fri.: The Harlequins. 6-9pm. Sat.:

Dan Grimm; 1:30-4:30pm. Caitlyn Chui; 5-8pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free.
Call 967-0066.
3 doors FRIDAY
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12/22-12/23, 12/27: The Endless Summer Bar-Café Fri., Wed.:
Dave Vignoe. Sat.: Benny. 113 Harbor Wy. Free. Call 564-1200.
acoustic: 19
Back porch jam 8 PM
12/23: Uptown Lounge Marika and the Ohms. 8-11pm. 3126 State St.
Free. Ages 21+. Call 845-8800. www.sbuptownlounge.com

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12/23: The James Joyce Ulysses Jasz. 7:30-10:30pm. 513 State St. Free.
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12/23: Figueroa Mtn. Brewing Co. (Los Olivos) Three Way Stop.
2-5pm. 2363 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. Free. Call 694-2252.
figmtnbrew.com

12/23: Island Brewing Company Big Tweed. 6-9pm. 5049 6th St.,
Carpinteria. Free. Call 745-8272. islandbrewingcompany.com

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805-963-1345 | Open 7 days a week 12/25: Organic Soup Kitchen 9th Annual Italian-Style Christmas Meal This year’s meal, in light of the
Thomas Fire and the displacement of community members, will be dedicated to all county and visiting
firefighters and first responders who continue to protect us. Everyone is welcome to enjoy an annual Italian dinner while
Has MOVED to S.B.’s own husky-voiced Michael McDonald sings for you. Also, Santa will pass out a gift to everyone in the family! Noon-
3pm. Veterans’ Memorial Building, 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd. Free. organicsoupkitchen.org/holidayvolunteer
Bella Rosa Galleries - 1103-A State St.
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12/24-12/25: bouchon Enjoy Christmas Eve dinner or house wines and cocktails. Be sure and make a reservation.
Christmas dinner at this romantic French restaurant that will 5-9pm. 632 Santa Barbara St. Prices vary. Call 963-0378.
offer its Seasonal Wine Country Cuisine Dinner Menu in a jillsplacesb.com
8 W. Figueroa three-course format, with guests having a full choice from
the entire menu. 4-9pm. $85. 9 W. Victoria St. Call 730-1160. 12/24-12/25: Ojai Deer Lodge There will be holiday
bouchonsantabarbara.com dining with glazed ham, prime rib, and savory trim-
for an appointment with Ron Gillio
mings for the entire family, with four seating
(805) 637-5081 | rjgillio@gmail.com
12/24-12/25: Four Seasons The times on both days to choose from.
Biltmore Bella Vista There Noon and 2, 4, and 6pm. Ojai Deer
will be decadent holiday dining Lodge, 2261 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai.
starting with a four-course $20-$45. Call 646-4256.
Follow family-style dinner on deerlodgeojai.com
Christmas Eve, created by
The Independent on Executive Chef Marco Fos- 12/24-12/25: Oveja
sati, and on Christmas Day Blanca This Latin-inspired
enjoy a buffet-style meal restaurant will serve up
featuring traditional dishes, three courses of fresh fare
gourmet creations, seafood, from its regular menu in an
salads, and carving stations. à la carte format on Christmas
Sun.: 5pm. $48-$95. Mon.: Eve and a three-course chef’s
11am-7pm. $65-$125. Four Sea- menu on Christmas Day. Sun.:
sons Resort The Biltmore S.B., 1260 5-8:30pm. $55. Mon.: 5-9pm. $65.
Channel Dr. Call 969-2261. 30 E. Ortega St. Call 963-1012.
tinyurl.com/FSHolidayDining ovejablancasb.com

12/24: Jill’s Place This locally owned steakhouse may
serve American dishes, but they are far from traditional. The
menu includes starters, greens, steaks and other entrées,
Butcher’s Daughter burgers, and house specialties such as
buttermilk fried chicken breast, spaghetti Bolognese, the
meatloaf sandwich, and more. Complement your meal with
12/25: The Black Sheep Whether you’re vegan, veg-
etarian, or full-on carnivore, there’s something for every-
body at this hip restaurant. Enjoy a four-course menu with
options from the normal menu. 5-9pm. 26 E. Ortega St. $75.
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12/24: Organic Kitchen 9th Annual

Gift Wrapping Party Please donate
new adult hats, backpacks, socks, gloves,
and XL or XXL hoodies, children’s toys, and
gift cards to Trader Joe’s and Smart & Final.
Bring wrapping paper, bows and ribbons,
tape, or scissors, and join the fun as you
wrap presents and decorate the Christmas
tree. Enjoy handcrafted pizza, snacks, and
holiday cheer, knowing everyone will get
a gift at the Christmas dinner the next day!
Noon-2pm. Veterans’ Memorial Bldg., 112 W.
Cabrillo Blvd. Free.
organicsoupkitchen.org/
holidayvolunteer

TUESDAY 12/26
12/26: Toasty Tuesdays Every Tuesday, FARMERS
the S.B. Wine Collective teams up with Les MARKET
Marchands’ Chef Weston Richards to bring
you toast like you’ve never had before, with SCHEDULE
Helena Avenue Bakery bread topped with THURSDAY
fresh, seasonal ingredients that are paired
Carpinteria: 800 block of
with the perfect wines. 5-7pm. S.B. Wine
Linden Ave., 3-6pm
Collective, 131 Anacapa St., Ste. C. $20. Call
456-2700. tinyurl.com/ToastTuesdays FRIDAY
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NEW YEAR’S EVE REVELRY

with Alonso Benavides, ph.d.

January 8 - March 30, 2018

Day and Evening Classes Because you need to make your New Year’s Eve reservations in advance, we thought
and Saturdays 12 sessions $300
Our method calls for small groups (6 maximum) 24 sessions $600 it would be helpful to list all the happenings now. Happy New Year’s Eve planning!
and conversation as soon as it is possible Private $75 hr.

Details: SPANISH LANGUAGE SUNDAY 12/31
spanishschoolsbca.com INSITUTE SIGLO 21
805-252-9512 Santa Barbara
Kids Club: New Year’s Eve What bet-
ter way for the kiddos to ring in the New
Year than with all the animals at the zoo?
Enjoy a night out celebrating while your
kids take over the zoo, and enjoy dinner,
special animal encounters, night tours,
COUPLES MARRIAGE s’mores, and more fun activities. The little
ones need to be self-sufficient in the rest-
Therapeutic Coaching room. Choose the twilight option, where
kids can stay until just after midnight.
The New Rules of Marriage Program Check out the sibling discounts. 5:30pm-
(Terry Real) Mon., Jan. 1, 2018, 10:30am. S.B. Zoo, 500
Niños Dr. $30-$70. Ages 3-12. Call 962-5339.
Are You In Pain About Your Marriage?
sbzoo.org
Is Your Marriage in Crisis?
Meditation for World Peace Every-
From Marriage Tune-up to Last Chance
one is welcome to bid farewell to the past
Intensive Therapy
year with a guided breathing meditation,
WENDY ALLEN, Fast Paced, Down-to-Earth, followed by an inspiring invocation for
Ph.D, MFT
1207 De La Vina
No Nonsence Work Promotes peace in our world in the New Year and
Long-Lasting Change ending with a second guided meditation.
Santa BarBara
805-962-2212 6:30-7:30pm. Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr.,
www.wendyphd.com
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S.B. Symphony Presents
New Year’s Eve Pops Concert
The S.B. Symphony, under the
baton of guest conductor Bob
Bernhardt, will usher in the year
2018 with a rousing New Year’s
508 Brinkerhoff Ave. Donations accepted.
Call 563-6000.
meditationinsantabarbara.org
VIC’s New Year’s Eve Fund-
raiser and Gala This fun and
friendly evening will offer an improv show
by the Ventura Improv Company, snacks,
dessert, and a toast with champagne, beer,
or soft drinks. The evening ends before
midnight, so you can party on elsewhere
or celebrate at home. Proceeds benefit the
Ventura Improv Company. 7-10:30pm.
Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura.
$20-$40. Call 643-5701.
tinyurl.com/VicsNewYears
New Year’s Eve Countdown Party
Dance the night away to the hits of today
and your favorite classics in the iconic
Rotunda. Enjoy appetizers, party favors,
and a champagne toast. There will be
a cash bar. 9pm. $175. The Ritz-Carlton
Bacara, S.B., 8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta.
Ages 21+. Call 968-0100.
tinyurl.com/BacaraNYE2018
An Interfaith Contemplative New
Year’s Eve Welcome the New Year with
focused, quiet intention. Walk a labyrinth in
the La Casa chapel, and share in interfaith
Brew Year’s Eve S.B. 2017 This
evening will include a souvenir glass and
samples from craft breweries, as well as
Moscow mules and vodka cocktails. Visit
the website for more information and
to purchase tickets for dinner between
6-7:30pm for $40 and round-trip rides
between the event and Carpinteria, Goleta,
and downtown S.B. by Jump on the Brew
Bus for $10-$20. 8pm-1:30am. High Sierra
Grill & Bar, 521 Firestone Rd., Goleta. $85/
single, $150/pair. Ages 21+. Call 448-7070.
brewyearsevesb.com
Discoteca Presents 2018 New
Year’s Eve Bash Dance to Latin music,
Top 40, hip-hop, and EDM by DJ XZOT!C.
8pm. Velvet Jones, 423 State St. $15-$75.
Ages 21+. Call 965-8676.
velvet-jones.com
New Year’s Eve 2017 This will be a
night you’ll be instagramming all year long.
Ring in the New Year with VIP entrance,
a four-course meal, party favors, and all-
night dancing. 7pm-1:30am. Baja Sharkeez,
525 State St. $34.99. Ages 21+. Call
403-0214.
tinyurl.com/SharkeezNYE2018
New Year’s Eve Bash with The

Sustainable Heart Eve pops concert featuring a pro-
gram of movie soundtrack clas-
~ Transformational Life Counseling ~ sics, such as themes from Gone
with the Wind, Harry Potter and
Relationships • Occupation and Career • Meditation the Goblet of Fire, West Side Story,
Grief and Loss • Major Life Transitions • Anxiety and more, and an appearance
by the spellbinding theatrical
Spiritual Issues • Communication • Conflict circus company Troupe Vertigo
performing cirque acrobatics,
Michael H Kreitsek, MA classical dance, and contempo-
Transpersonal Counseling Psychology
rary theater. 8:30-10:30pm. The
Granada Theatre, 1214 State St.
$39-$129. Call 899-2222.
Counseling From a Buddhist Perspective granadasb.org
805 698-0286
reflections and meditations. 10pm-mid-
night. La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd.
Free. Call 969-5031. lacasademaria.org
Annual NYE Dance Party This annual
celebration will fill your night with flash-
backs from the ’70s and ’80s as you dance
the year away to sounds from The Boogie
Knights and The Spazmatics. 9pm. Samala
Showroom, Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E.
Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez. Free for Club Indulge
members (visit the Club Indulge Desk for
your free membership). Ages 21+. Call (800)
248-6274. chumashcasino.com
Doublewide Kings Groove into the
New Year with headliners Doublewide
Kings, who will bring their original rock
and Americana tunes, as well as deep-cut
covers from The Allman Brothers, The
Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, and
more, with the talented Brigham Broth-
ers Band to kick things off. Make it a date
with the $130 ticket that includes a four-
course meal and champagne toast. 9pm.
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State
St. $30-$130. Ages 21+. Call 962-7776.
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An Evening with
Chris Thile
Sun, Jan 7 / 7 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall
Tickets start at $35 / $15 UCSB students

KRISTIN TEIG
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Event Sponsors: Lisa & Christopher Lloyd

Palliative Care Physician

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In Conversation
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Thu, Jan 11 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall
Tickets start at $20 / $10 UCSB students
New Year’s Eve Countdown Party Wear your best flapper dress or
pinstripe suit, and come to The Goodland and Outpost restaurant for Event Sponsors: Dorothy Largay & Wayne Rosing
their 1920s-inspired countdown party! VIP tickets include access to an Presented in association with Cottage Health
exclusive speakeasy with a specialty welcome cocktail, appetizers, a live
jazz band and deejay, and a midnight champagne toast. 10pm-2am.
Corporate Sponsor:
The Goodland, 5650 Calle Real, Goleta. $10-$20. Thematic Learning Initiative Event: www.thematic-learning.org
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NYE Midnight Masquerade Dance into 2018 with music provided by deejays
Calvin, Nagai, Chadillace, and Bix King with Jerry on Sax on two separate dance 66th Secretary of State
floors, with three bars, an outdoor patio, fireplace, and exclusive VIP booths. 9pm.
Eos Lounge, 500 Anacapa St. $10-$20. Ages 21+. Call 564-2410.
An Evening with
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Condoleezza Rice
NYE 2018 Dance Party Bring out the shoulder pads and tease that hair for this Thu, Jan 25 / 7:30 PM / Arlington Theatre
annual ’80s dance party with The Molly Ringwald Project as they play your favorite
tunes live with a tubular laser light show and bitchin’ New Year’s decorations. $150 Gold Circle (preferred seating)
9:30pm-1:30am. Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. $65-$75. Ages
21+. projectmolly.com/new-years-2018
Tickets start at $50 / $25 UCSB students
An Arlington facility fee will be added to each ticket price

New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Bash Families or parties of six, your lane is ready! Pre-signed books will be available for purchase
This afternoon and night will be split into three different two-hour time brackets for Event Sponsors: Ellen & Peter O. Johnson
families up to six. Lanes include a medium pizza, soft drinks, two hours of bowling,
rental shoes, party favors, and a champagne (ages 21+) or sparkling cider toast
at midnight! Check the website for time brackets and to make your reservations.
3:30pm-1am. Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond, 5925 Calle Real, Goleta. $100-$125. Call Pilobolus Maximus
967-0128. zodos.com
Beyond the Limits of Dance
New Year’s Eve Four Seasons The roaring ’20s will come to S.B. to ring in 2018!
Dress in your best 1920s attire for a dinner buffet including a champagne-filled ice Sun, Jan 28 / 7 PM / Granada Theatre
sculpture and creative made-to-order menu items. For the 21+ crowd, the first-class
ticket, priced at $250, includes admission to the Ty Lounge after-party with enter-
Tickets start at $55 / $40 / $19 UCSB students
A Granada facility fee will be added to each ticket price
tainment until 2 a.m. and a champagne toast at midnight. 7:30-10pm. Four Seasons
Resort The Biltmore S.B., 1260 Channel Dr. $85-$200. Call 969-2261. Dance Series Sponsors: Annette & Dr. Richard Caleel,
tinyurl.com/FSHolidayDining Margo Cohen-Feinberg & Robert Feinberg and the Cohen Family Fund,
Irma & Morrie Jurkowitz, and Barbara Stupay
NYE at Belmond El Encanto Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of this elegant
and iconic hotel at one of three venues. Choose to dine at the Terrace and Lounge, by
the Pool, or at The Wine Room. Visit the website for menus and times. Belmond El Back by Popular Demand
Encanto, 800 Alvarado Pl. $145-$240. Call 845-5800.
tinyurl.com/BelmondNYE2018
José González
Burning Bowl Service Take part in this ancient fire ritual to cleanse old,
unwanted conditions, events, or beliefs. Write down those negative thoughts or feel- with special guest Bedouine
ings and drop them into the bowl of fire, where they will be consumed and released
to clear the way for new beginnings. Through contemplative music, spoken word,
Wed, Jan 31 / 8 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall
and meditation, you’ll learn to let go of 2017 and greet 2018. 7-8:30pm. Unity of S.B., Tickets start at $25 / $18 UCSB students
227 E. Arrellaga St. Free. Call 966-2239. santabarbaraunity.org
“He cultivates an atmosphere of deep and
NYE 2018 at Wildcat Lounge Wildcat Lounge, which has been voted Best
Dance Club for 12 years running, will show you why the best memories are made at
unapologetic reflection.” NPR
the Kitty. Ticket includes a champagne toast, party favors, and the dance music all
night! The Bobcat Room will also feature limited tickets and tables for the lounge. Corporate Season Sponsor:
(805) 893-3535
9pm. Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. $25-$50. Ages 21+. Call (505) 385-5873.
tinyurl.com/WildcatNYE2018 www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu
Granada event tickets can also be purchased at: (805) 899-2222 | www.GranadaSB.org Media Sponsor:
Arlington event tickets can also be purchased at: (805) 963-4408
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Animal Evac p. 39

A Safe Place for Pets

S
ince the Thomas Fire “Some of these crates
Close Escapes

GARETH KELLY
showed up in Santa Bar- are dog crates and had
bara County on Decem- dogs in them the other

CHUCK GRAHAM PHOTOS

ber 10 — jumping Highway day. We helped them
150 and landing in the farm- move the dogs to another
lands and ranches north of part of the property, and
Carpinteria— the Santa Bar-
Carpinteria now all my birds have
bara Humane Society has their own crates,” Vaughn
been in full swing, above and added. Pet owners unable
beyond its normal mission, to evacuate their animals
to find homes for adoptable can get help from County
pets. Last week, on top of its Animal Services, which
typical population, the facility has an emergency hotline:
provided temporary shelter 681-4332.
for nearly 769 evacuated animals — cats, dogs, chick- Many animals boarded at the facility started head-
ens, pheasants, geese, tortoises, and hundreds of exotic ing home earlier this week as incident commanders
birds, among other pets. started lifting evacuations. But it’s never too soon for
Jeannie Vaughn was forced to evacuate from Mon- the next one, reminded Clair Lofthouse, the Humane
tecito, and she took all her feathered friends with her.“I Society’s public relations manager. Do not leave your OUT OF TOWN: There was plenty of clean air in the Alabama Hills (pictured), near
am so grateful to the Humane Society,” she said. “They pets behind, she said. “If it isn’t safe for you, it’s not safe Lone Pine and Mt. Whitney, just half a day’s drive from smoky Santa Barbara.
worked with Animal Services and gave me this nice, for them.” — Gareth Kelly
big room for all my birds.” A beautiful military macaw
named Princess (pictured) along with doves, canaries, For more information about adoptions, boarding, the Big Nature in
Lone Pine
and another macaw named Tangerine are making the clinic, and other services at the Santa Barbara Humane
best of their new home. Society, visit sbhumanesociety.org or call 964-4777.

F
rom Santa Barbara, the roughly five-hour drive to Lone Pine along
In Case of Emergency Highway 395 beneath the Eastern Sierra Mountains is one of the

A Well-Stocked Haven for Large Animals

most scenic in California. Looming Mount Whitney garners the
majority of the region’s attention, and rightfully so. At 14,500 feet, it’s
the tallest peak in the lower 48. But there’s more to this high-desert

F
or the past couple of weeks, Feeding, watering, realm than just those majestic granite spires.
GARETH KELLY PHOTOS

Montecito resident and and cleaning stalls can be At the base of Whitney lies the Alabama Hills, home to iconic movie
Santa Barbara City College challenging, she added. locations of clustered granite boulders that have provided backdrops
professor Kathy O’Connor has The group has received for Joe Kidd, Nevada Smith, Gladiator, and Django Unchained, among
been sleeping in her horse help from local vets, La other feature films. For
trailer at Earl Warren Show- Cumbre Feed, and Earl more info, grab a map
grounds. As president of the Warren staff. It has even from Lone Pine’s visi-
Santa Barbara Equine Assis- had help from as far afield tor center. Movie Road
tance & Evacuation Team, as Reno, Las Vegas, and is a good place to start.
O’Connor— herself a Thomas
O’Connor Oregon. “It was amaz- Lone Pine is situ-
Fire evacuee, along with her ing,” O’Connor said. ated in the Owens Val-
horses — has been leading the CORRALLED: Hundreds of horses and other large ani- “This guy showed up last ley, where the Lower
effort to relocate and evacuate mals, including alpacas (below), have been evacuated week [from Reno] with Owens River lay com-
to Earl Warren Showgrounds during the Thomas Fire.
all manner of animals dis- a truckload of hay and promised for about
placed by the natural disaster. Along with horses, her shavings. Then two days later he shows up again, with a a century, its waters
team, working in conjunction with Santa Barbara big horse trailer full of equipment, more hay, dog food, diverted by the Los
County Animal Services and the Santa Barbara cat food— food it was amazing!” Angeles Department
Humane Society, has looked With no immediate end in of Water and Power
after cows, donkeys, alpacas, sight for the fire, O’Connor and (LADWP) around the turn of the 20th century. That all changed in
goats, sheep, geese, ducks, an her team plan to keep looking 2009, when it was discovered that LADWP was pumping groundwater
emu, and pigs. after the animals however needed illegally at nearby Olancha; recently those waters have been diverted
“Our purpose is to pro- for as long as possible. back to the Lower Owens, transforming it from an arroyo littered with
vide services to our commu- Funded primarily by dona- cow dung to a renewed waterway with dense reeds and cottonwoods.
nity in times of emergency,” tions, they welcome contributions Birdlife is prolific, and tule elk frequent the river. It’s also an amazing
O’Connor said. “Fire, flood, through their Venmo account, kayaking and stand-up paddling locale beneath the epic backdrops
whatever— we will help evac-
whatever @SBEquine-EvacTeam. They also of Whitney, Mount Langley, and Mount Russell, three of the state’s
uate animals and shelter and welcome adult volunteers, espe- 14,000-plus-foot peaks.
care for them when their own- cially those with horse experience. As part of the recovery of the Lower Owens River, Owens Lake
ers can’t.” At the peak of the fire, the showgrounds Volunteers are encouraged to simply show up at Earl has also returned, thanks to the Owens Lake Dust Mitigation Project.
became home to more than 600 animals spread out Warren rather than call the hotline. They also politely After a century of dormancy, Owens Lake has been revived. For years
in about 500 stalls. remind people they are not a zoo — they do not need it took on the semblance of a vast and glaring wasteland; now it’s a
“After the Painted Cave Fire, we realized somebody any looky-loos. — GK major migrant stop for shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowl. The area
needs to be around to help horse owners because also features four miles of easy hiking trails with overlooks where a
many people have no place to go and don’t know what More information about the Santa Barbara Equine keen eye can potentially spot the American pipit, red-necked ducks,
to do with their animals,” O’Connor said. “We wanted Assistance & Evacuation Team can be found at Wilson’s phalarope, and western snowy plover, to name a few among
to make sure there was a safe haven.” sbequineevac.org or by calling its hotline at 892-4484. any birder’s delight. So don’t forget a camera and binoculars.
—Chuck Graham
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 living | Sports

THE WINNING TEAM

JOHN Z ANT PHOTOS

Bishop Diego Becomes State Champion

T
he longest season began on August 25 with a 9-0 vic- ashen landscape lit up by dis-
tory over the Desert Pines Jaguars, a Las Vegas foot- tant flames.
ball team that would go on to win a Nevada state high William Rolland Stadium
school championship. It continued with four consec- at Cal Lutheran University
utive road victories, at Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, St. Joseph proved to be a safe and happy
in Santa Maria, and Santa Fe Christian in Solana Beach. place for the Cardinals to play
Then the Bishop Diego Cardinals rolled through what out their historic season. A
would become Thomas Fire territory, defeating Carpin- 41-7 victory over Quartz Hill
teria, Fillmore, Santa Paula, and Ojai’s Nordhoff High by in the Southern Region bowl
scores of 56-0, 56-0, 65-0, and 52-0. Flying high after nine game brought them to the State
wins, the Cardinals came back to earth in their regular- Championship bowl last Satur-
season finale, losing to Grace Brethren of Simi Valley in day night, December 16. They
overtime, 31-24. were backed by some 1,000
by John Realizing that every remaining fans, many of whom had left

ZANT
game could be their last, the Cardinals
obliterated the taste of defeat in the
CIF playoffs, beginning with a 63-13
romp at Norte Vista. In what would be
their only home game of the postsea-
son at La Playa Stadium, they defeated San Marino, 59-21.
Then they overpowered Saugus, 45-27, and won their very
first Southern Section championship at Golden Valley in
Santa Clarita, 37-6.
Bishop Diego next ventured where no Santa Barbara
high school had gone before—into the postseason bowl
games started by the State CIF in 2006. The purpose was
to match the best teams in various divisions from Southern
California against the best from Northern California to
determine true state champions.
Although they earned the right to play their 3AA Divi-
sion games at home, the Cardinals had to hit the road
again because of the smoke from the Thomas Fire, which
broke out the Monday after their win over Golden Valley.
The journey down the charred coast to their games in
Thousand Oaks brought to mind The Road, a postapoca-
lyptic novel by Cormac McCarthy that depicts a noxious,
GOOD SPORTS: Bishop Diego defender Will Goodwin (80) and Detrius
Kelsall, a powerhouse player for Shasta, show mutual respect after their
battle for the California crown.
Santa Barbara after evacuating
homes threatened by the fire.
The Shasta Wolves, 3AA
champions of the Northern
Region, made a long trip from
Redding to face Bishop Diego.
The visitors dominated the
first five minutes of the game.
After forcing the Cardinals to
go three-and-out on their first
possession, Shasta took a 6-0
lead when receiver Kenyon
Riley got a step behind the
secondary and scored on a
60-yard pass play.
There was no panic on the BISHOP STRONG: John Harris brandishes the trophy after Bishop Diego’s 41-6 victory in the state
Bishop sideline. Such assur- championship game.
ances as “There’s plenty of
football left to be played” were
vocalized. The Cardinals made lots of big plays from then off the pass. Dylan Streett’s interception ended another
on, and they scored a resounding 41-6 victory. threat by the Wolves when the score was 21-6.
“We knew we could bounce back,” said John Harris, Cardinal quarterbacks Jake Engel and David Gladish
who caught a 25-yard pass for Bishop’s first touch- foiled an aggressive Shasta rush with their scrambles. Engel
down and added TD runs of 59 and 19 yards. “It’s threw TD passes to Harris, McKeegan, and Isaiah Veal.
pretty surreal. Coming in as a freshman, never did Gladish threw a strike to Streett in the end zone.
I think we’d win a state championship.” Speaking to a Redding TV reporter after the game, the
Harris, a 62, 210-pound senior, completed a Wolves saluted their conquerors. Coach J.C. Hunsaker
phenomenal season in which he rushed for 2,263 called them “a top-notch football program.” Quarterback
yards, averaging 10.9 yards a carry, and scored 35 Ian Garcia said, “You gotta hand it to them; they were the
touchdowns. He hurt his knee in the Grace Breth- better team; they proved that.”
ren game, missed the Norte Vista blowout, and Wearing state championship caps after completing a
carried only twice against San Marino, yet he came 15-1 season (the only loss a tie in regulation), the Cardinals
within 21 yards of Santa Barbara County’s career stood alongside a dozen other divisional bowl winners, the
record of 5,146 yards accumulated by Napoleon best out of more than 2,000 prep teams in California. n
Kaufman, the Lompoc star who became a Heis-
man Trophy candidate at Washington and played
for the Oakland Raiders.
JOHN
“He contributed in so many ways,” Bishop
coach Tom Crawford said of Harris, who also
played defensive end. “Such a strong, fine athlete.”
ZANT’S GAME OF THE WEEK
The Cardinals were a team of many strong
parts, playing with a unity of purpose. Shasta run- 12/22: College Women’s Basketball: San Diego
State at UCSB Starting two first-year players in the
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63 frame, and no one man was going to stop him. Recently they took their lumps on the road
“We did a marvelous job getting multiple guys to against a pair of top 20 teams, UCLA and
the ballcarrier,” Crawford said. Among the run Oregon State, dropping their record
stoppers were linebackers Evan McKeegan and to 1-8. San Diego State (6-4) has
Ashton Borgeson. Zac Lopez was a force in the been up and down, winning at
middle of the line, while John Lindsey and Will Arizona but losing to UC Irvine.
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seafood

Reviving the
Santa Barbara Fisherman’s Market

PAUL WELLMAN FILE PHOTOS

E
Kim Selkoe
very Saturday, from the crack of dawn until about top chefs such as Michael Hutchings, James Sly of Sly’s
lunchtime, there are boatloads of seafood from in Carpinteria, and Mossin Sugich of the Yacht Club
nearby waters for sale down at the Santa Barbara prepared their takes on fishes commonly found at the
Harbor, from rockfish, sea bass, black cod, and market. A silent auction raised money for CFSB, and
halibut to abalone, mussels, ridgeback shrimp, a variety Selkoe had individual fishermen speak about their
of crab, and lobster, depending on the season. It’s been work to the interested crowd. Popular, informational
that way since the early 1980s, when Gordon Cota and events like that are likely to be keys to her success.
Ricky Gutierrez started the Santa Barbara Fisherman’s She’s trying to find ways to be active behind the
Market after seeing a similar operation in the Pacific scenes as well, pushing on the City of Santa Barbara
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Northwest. to be more hospitable to its fishing fleet. The Ventura

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The market, which is run by the nonprofit Com- Harbor, for instance, is working to establish aquacul-
mercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara (CFSB), still ture leases that it can sublease to mussel farmers, like
serves as the most direct-to-consumer interface for the Bernard Friedman, who currently works in regulatory
harbor’s commercial fleet, which today includes about limbo off of Hope Ranch.
250 vessels. Even though fishermen get a higher price “Santa Barbara is not doing that,” said Selkoe. “We
than usual by selling direct—and yet the fresh fish is risk losing people like Bernard to down there. We want
still cheaper to consumers than anywhere else—only Santa Barbara to be promoting a diverse coastal econ-
a fraction have ever participated in the market, as most omy. We don’t want to lose it all to tourism.” She thinks
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prefer to sell in bulk to bigger distributors. Vendors there is a lot of opportunity in this “blue economy” that
steadily dwindled in recent years, and by this past Kim Selkoe Helping Commercial Fleet to the city is not exploiting, from sustainable fishing to
spring, there were Saturdays when only two fisher- Organize, Advocate, and Attract Customers energy creation. There’s also talk of reviving the rig-

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men showed up. to-reef idea of turning old oil platforms, such as the
“Fishermen make a lot more money out on the BY MATT KETTMANN decommissioned Platform Holly, into fishing grounds.
water,” said Kim Selkoe, a marine scientist who now But now, with the initial Plains grant running out
finds herself as one of the commercial fleet’s biggest lations,” she said. “They understand the advantages this year, Selkoe must focus on establishing a steady
boosters, having become the CFSB’s first-ever exec- of branding local fish as sustainable. Revenues have funding stream to keep her work alive. She’s inquired
utive director about two years ago. She’s worked to gone up.” whether Plains will kick in more but hasn’t heard
revitalize the market by creating a vendor application Selkoe’s work with Santa Barbara fishermen started back. In the meantime, she’s raised enough money to
process and raising money to build a fish filet station more than a decade ago, when she coordinated with keep her job alive through August and continues to
that started slicing in June. And that’s just the tip of the Sea Center to create a guide to sustainable fish fundraise.“I am working on getting a new community-
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Selkoe’s iceberg: She’s helping fishermen navigate the in 2006. Six years later, that morphed into Commu- supported fishery program off the ground, and I hope
confusing permit pro- that will help provide a

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cess, advocating with revenue stream to keep
COURTESY

both the city and state my position going,” she

for supportive legisla- explained last week,
tion, and hosting public expressing hope that it
events to raise seafood starts this summer.
awareness. The Fisherman’s
“It’s been great per- Market is now up to
sonally for me to get that seven approved vendors,
broad perspective,” said with room for quite a
Selkoe, an adjunct pro- few more. Eventually,
fessor at UCSB’s Bren Selkoe would like to see
School and a senior the market look more
fellow at the National FRESH FISH FOR ALL: Every Saturday morning, commercial fishermen such as Ron Ellis (center) and Stephanie Mutz (right) sell their
like the Tuna Harbor
Center for Ecological seafood down at the Santa Barbara Harbor, as the fleet has done since the early 1980s. Dockside Market in San
Synthesis and Analysis Diego. There, a fisher-
(NCEAS) who built her career on conservation sci- nity Seafood, which attempted to apply the small farm man is allowed to sell up to two other’s catch (allow-
ence, working to save coral reefs in Hawai‘i, among industry’s community supported agriculture, or CSA, ing them to keep fishing), a booth exists for first-time
other projects. Though fishermen are often cast as anti- model to fresh fish. But it wasn’t economically viable. vendors to give sales a shot, and even prepared food
regulation, Selkoe, a 42-year-old mother of two origi- Her current role was created thanks to a post–Refu- options exist. For any of that to happen in Santa Bar-
nally from Boston, has found Santa Barbara’s fleet to be gio Oil Spill grant from Plains All American Pipe- bara, though, there’ll be a obstacle course of permits
very proactive on sustainability issues, employing best line to the S.B. Chamber of Commerce; the chamber to wade through.
practices in gear, fighting for reduced urchin harvest- partnered with CFSB in fall 2015 to establish FishSB, “It’s still chugging along,” said Selkoe last week. “I
ing, and supporting a new spiny lobster commission. designed to “create new seafood marketing initiatives am proud to say that all our vendors showed up last
“There are very few issues when I feel that I cannot meant to improve local access to local seafood and Saturday and ran a regular market despite the smoke
get 100 percent behind them as a marine scientist,” increase our port’s resilience to market fluctuations and low customer turnout. The market hasn’t missed
said Selkoe. She agrees that many fishermen were and regulatory changes.” a Saturday since it started in the ’80s, as far as anyone
vociferously anti-government in the late 1990s and As FishSB’s first director, Selkoe also took the reins can remember.” She hopes to keep it that way.
early 2000s, when many of the state’s marine protected of CFSB, so marketing the market occupies much of
areas were being created, but she believes they’ve come her time. In November, at the same time as game seven The Santa Barbara Fisherman’s Market is every Saturday,
around, at least on the whole.“The folks who survived of the World Series, Selkoe attracted about 150 people 6-11 a.m., at the Santa Barbara Harbor (not Stearns Wharf!).
all that are the ones who learned to work with regu- to the Maritime Museum for Taste of the Sea, in which See cfsb.info/sat.

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r
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sparkling-wine bar that lasted about one year. With no kitchen waste carts or
and only raw options, cover-
ing up subpar dishes would next to their trash carts
indeed be difficult. Thank- MarBorg Industries on January 11th.
fully, from the locally made
and imported cheeses to the 119 N. Quarantina Street • Owners/Managers of multi-unit
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Serves Public in Goleta
HI-TECH HIDEAWAY: FLIR Systems in Goleta is home to a restaurant that’s open to the public.
I
recently discovered a restaurant near
Kmart that’s been open to the public for
years but had slipped under my radar
even though I only live a few blocks away.
FLIR Systems (pronounced “flee-er”), makers
of thermal imaging, night-vision, and infrared
camera systems, is the home of FLIR Café (6775
Hollister Ave., Goleta). Korean chef Ahn Eme-
rey offers breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday,
7 a.m.-2 p.m.
The breakfast menu, available online at
flirdining.com, includes eggs, breakfast bur-
ritos, bagel or croissant sandwiches, egg muf
muf-
fins, omelets, quesadillas, and a breakfast bowl.
Lunch includes sandwiches (turkey club, chi-
potle chicken, BLAT, spicy Italian) and wraps
(buffalo tender chicken avocado, Malibu, turkey
avocado, seared ahi tuna).
FLIR Café also offers daily specials:
• Monday: Italian, $7.49: lasagna, chicken parme-
san, chicken picatta
• Tuesday: Asian, $7.25: Korean curry chicken, Thai
• Wednesday: Burritos and Bowls, $6.99: chicken,
tri-tip, carnitas, quesarito
• Thursday: Bi Bim Bap, $7.95: kimchi, bulgogi,
spicy chicken, spicy pork, ahi poki bowl
• Friday: Sandwich, $7.25: gyro lamb, gyro chicken,
Cuban sandwich
FRANKLAND’S UPDATE: I received several inqui-
ries asking why the sign was taken down at
Frankland’s Crab and Company, coming soon
to Montecito Inn at 1295 Coast Village Road.
I did some research and discovered that they
decided to change the color of the sign, and it is
in the process of being modified. I also learned
that Frankland’s will open in late December or
early January.
Chef Phillip Frankland Lee is opening mul-
tiple restaurants at the Montecito Inn, including
Monarch and Scratch Restaurant in the for-
mer home of Montecito Café. The Frankland’s
menu focuses on fresh seafood, including ridge-
back shrimp, snow crab claws, Maine lobster,
white gulf prawns, wild-caught king crab legs,
and freshly shucked fried oysters and clams. A
variety of sandwiches, burgers, and fried side
dishes are also available, in addition to fish and
chips. Chef Lee opened his first Frankland’s last
May at 16101 Ventura Boulevard, Encino. Visit
franklandscrabandcompany.com.
THE CRYSTAL BALL KNOWS ALL: During the Thomas
Fire it seems that everyone was leaving town.
Even my parents had to evacuate. I am happy to
report that a few new folks are actually coming
our way:
John Dickson’s reporting can be found every day online at SantaBarbara.com. Send tips to info@SantaBarbara.com.
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Crush Tasting Room and Kitchen, 432 E. Haley St.
Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen, 35 State St.
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Frankland’s Crab and Company, 1295 Coast Village
Rd. (inside Montecito Inn)
Good Earth Pizza, 6576 Trigo Rd., Isla Vista
Grilled Cheese Truck, 956 Embarcadero del Norte,
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Institution Ale, 516 State St. (formerly Caffe
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(formerly Marmalade Café) Soup du jour $8
Khao Kaeng by Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar, Mixed green salad, tomato, red onion, red wine vinaigrette $10
1187 Coast Village Rd., Montecito
Grilled peaches, roasted beets & whipped lemon goat cheese $10
La Entrada de Santa Barbara, 30 State St. Kale caesar salad, toasted almonds $8
Magic Castle, 30 Los Patos Wy. Artisan cheese board $12.50
(formerly Café del Sol) Norweigan smoked salmon, capers, red onion, cream cheese $11
Mattei’s Tavern, 2350 Railway Ave., Los Olivos
Patě maison $12
Modern Times Beer, 418 State St.
Frog legs, sauce provencal $11
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Crostini of seasonal mushrooms $11
Monarch, 1295 Coast Village Rd.
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Night Lizard Brewing Company, 607 State St. Crisp crěpe of escargots, red wine sauce $11
Roasted quail, Turkish fig, grapes and green olives $12
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Large plates
Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro, Carpinteria and
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Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro, 1187 Coast Village Seared salmon, roasted fennel & turmeric grits $22
Rd., Montecito Grilled shrimp skewers over watermelon, mango, and peaches $22
Rusty’s Pizza, 2315 Lillie Ave., Summerland 10 oz. pork loin chop, fig & fennel chutney $22
(formerly Stacky’s Seaside) Seared duck breast, char siu sauce $22
Starbucks Drive-Thru, empty lot at Turnpike Ave. Veal milanese, warm brie & prosciutto $22
and Calle Real Roasted chicken thighs, lemongrass & ginger $22
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SACRED ART IN THE AGE

Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Exhibit Examines Chumash and Latin American Traditions
OF CONTACT
L I F E
T
hanks to the Santa Barbara floral imagery derived from the
Historical Museum and the Momoy, a datura plant that is
UCSB Art, Design & Architec- sacred to the Chumash. Annual PAGE 53
ture Museum, one of the best confession was a prerequisite for

TONY MASTRES
shows from Pacific Standard Time: advancement within the strict

MURIEL RIDLAND
LA/LA will remain open through the neophyte system, and as a result
holidays and into the New Year. The the confessional, already a sym-
messages of overcoming difference bol of the power of the Church
and achieving spirituality that are to absolve sin, was seen as a por-
communicated by Sacred Art in the tal to grace. The datura plant,
Age of Contact could hardly be more also known as jimsonweed, was
welcome at this time. Any good exhi- consumed by Chumash seeking
bition strives to tell a story through to connect with their spiritual
objects and images; this show has guardians through sacred hallu-
both an important story to tell and a cinations. Covering the Catholic
fascinating collection of things with confessional with these signs of
which to tell it. Curators Margaret Momoy, the goddess of tradi- John Ridland in London
Bell and Diva Zumaya have done a tional Chumash herbalism, sent
thorough job of contextualizing the
rich array so that visitors can under-
a clear message to any members
of the tribe who might approach EPITOME AND EPIPHANY
stand what connects a Chumash the box—something like “we are John Ridland taught English at UCSB from 1961 to
whistle made from the tibia of a deer here with you.” 2005, publishing several books of poetry and trans-
to a devotional painting of the Virgin There’s much more to be seen lation. He and his wife, Muriel Ridland, wrote And
Mary from the Mission La Purísima. and a series of excellent videos Say What He Is: The Life of a Special Child (MIT Press,
The answer? Both objects are “encon- created to provide further con- 1975), about their son John, who passed away. Their
daughter, Jenny, lives in England and son Michael
chado,” meaning that indigenous art- text. In one, Father Larry Gosse-
in Southern California. I recently interviewed John
ists have inlaid them with the shells lin of the Mission Santa Barbara Ridland about his latest book, Epitome and Epiphany.
of abalone. clarifies the role of icons in
The persistence of Chumash tech- Madonna enconchada from Mission La Purísima Catholic worship by reminding Epitome and Epiphany focuses on a time in your
niques and imagery in mission-era us that Catholics pray “with” and life that was both incredibly painful and yet full
Catholic material culture can be read in to become the great-grandparents of the not “to” pictures, statues, and symbols. But of joy — the six years you had with your spe-
multiple ways, and Sacred Art in the Age band of Chumash who live among us today, then there’s also the voice of Chumash elder cial-needs son, John.
of Contact encourages viewers to consider so there were indigenous habits of craft and Ernestine de Soto, who explains the cult of Isn’t it difficult to
whether what they are seeing is evidence of belief that also survived contact with the the Virgin to which so many of these amaz- revisit these events?
native acceptance of religion or of a subtle Latin American traditions. ing images are devoted this way: “You pray Yes, it was difficult, but
resistance to conversion. The lives of Chu- These residual traces of Chumash cul- to the mother because she can go to the writing from outside of
our individual points of
mash who participated in the colonial neo- ture appear in expressively altered, hybrid father and bail you out.”
view, which was what
phyte system were mostly short and hard. forms throughout the show, culminating Sacred Art in the Age of Contact shows we had done in the
An alarming number of indigenous people in an extraordinary hand-carved confes- through January 14, 2018, at the S.B. Histori- earlier book, made for
died within a decade of coming in contact sional from the Mission Santa Inés. Native cal Museum (136 E. De la Guerra St.). a further liberation
with the missions. Yet just as some survived artists adorned this wooden structure with — Charles Donelan from the sorrows. The
joy in the writing sought to equal the “gay intensi-
ties of joy” in his life. Throughout both parts of the

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new book, the intensity of poetry lifted the personal
difficulties of the subject matter aside.
There’s no better way to get people’s honest opinions of your artwork than by of the Office of Arts & Culture. “We hope to inspire conversation and dialogue and
The “Epitome” section of the book makes use
plopping it onto a corner of State Street, where thousands of passersby will peer that the sculptures will be a draw to downtown Santa Barbara.”
of not only prose memoir but also poetry, your
at it every day. Such is the promise of the State of the Art There are parameters, of course. “Work needs
wife Muriel’s journal entries, letters, doctors’
Gallery 2018 exhibit, in which the Santa Barbara County to be appropriate for an outdoor location and able
reports, and the recollections of caregivers.
Office of Arts & Culture curates eight sculptures to be to accommodate pedestrian foot traffic,” explained
How did this multi-genre approach help you to
anchored onto the sidewalk from March to May 2018. the call-for-artists press release. The work needn’t
tell Little John’s story more effectively? In And
Past iterations have exploded into full-blown civic be new, and artists can submit multiple sculptures,
Say What He Is, whichever source made the sharpest,
controversy — 2006’s “W” by Colin Gray angered McDon- of which more than one may be selected. The cho-
clearest evocation of any given moment was the one
ald’s, and one year people complained about a sculpture sen few will receive a $750 honorarium per installa-
to choose. If the original words in those forms you
that looked like “dinosaur poop”—
poop” but most are admired tion, and the Office of Arts & Culture, with the help
mention were better than a narrative summary of
and accepted into the visual backdrop of downtown for of Santa Barbara Beautiful, will transport, install,
them might be, they stayed. In the “Epitome,” the
their short lifespan. The best part is that the call is open to and maintain the art.
narrative summary by a third-person, impersonal
all professional artists and/or artist teams who are 18 or The original meeting scheduled for Decem-
voice takes over, though still incorporating some
older and work or reside in Santa Barbara County. ber 13 was postponed due to the Thomas Fire and
of the other voices, which were too good to lose.
“There will continue to be very valid and very diver- is now happening on Tuesday, January 9, 2018,
For example, the young girl helper’s recollections,
gent opinions and approaches, which is inherent in and 5-6 p.m., at the Community Arts Workshop (631
and the reaction of the scrap-metal-dealer father of
the beauty of a process that is ultimately a civic collabora- Garden St.). The deadline for proposals is now Mon-
Nathan Snyder’s “Our World Breaking Open,” another helper. — David Starkey
tion between local government, artists, organizations, day, January 15. See www.sbac.ca.gov/callforart.
2008
and the public,” said Sarah York Rubin, executive director — Matt Kettmann

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TKTK: Still from goin to a party video....

YOUTUBE DUDE: Spencer Barnitz combines his love of music, dance, and Santa Barbara scenes in
a new music video for his latest song.

SPENCER THE GARDENER’S

‘GOING TO A PARTY’
F
or the past quarter century, Spencer
the Gardener’s unique brand of
danceable, bubbly, surf-influenced,
Latin-laced rock ’n’ roll has served as a
soundtrack of sorts to the Santa Barbara
experience for all ages. That arc flows
from original, 1993 hits like “Ride the
Pretty One” and “I’m Not Invincible” to
the 2009 kids’ album Organic Gangster
Gangster,
whose “The Gobble Song” video blows
up the internet every Thanksgiving.
Last month, the band released a
music video for its latest song, “Going to
a Party,” so we talked to the downtown-
residing frontman, Spencer Barnitz,
about what led to this fun-loving flick. and dancing is very freeing and involving at
the same time.
Is this song part of a new, forthcoming record? I
have been working on a new record/collec- You’re also dancing in the video. How’d you get into
tion of songs to put out as singles and eventu- that? I got into it myself a while ago, dancing
ally turn into a full album—a strange concept cumbia in Mexico, which led me to salsa.
these days, the album I mean! The template is Also, I think as you get older you need new
sort of “surf cumbia” with lyrics in English—I things to come into your life, to shake it up
have a deep, long love of cumbia—although a bit, instill some passion for a journey you
we go into all kinds of other Latin rhythms as didn’t expect to take.
well, and it’s very dance-oriented.
Cougar Estrada, our drummer, lives in Why do you make Santa Barbara such a cen- a new program
Claremont and was staying tral theme to your videos?
for Year-end
giving
here at my place during That S.B. is beautiful
a string of shows we had.
One day he said, “I have
SPENCER BARNITZ is something no one
argues — walk around
this idea,” and he played ON HIS LATEST SONG, almost anywhere, and
me that song, and I said,
“I’ll be back in a minute.” I
SALSA DANCING, AND there is a postcard feel. I
think the trick is to make
went outside and quickly PORTRAYING it a bit more vibrant, to use
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wrote very simplistic lyrics, the natural beauty to your
and we put it together, and advantage. Like the light-
it worked quickly. Then I by Matt Kettmann ing in the Presidio and
rewrote some of the lyrics Casa de la Guerra — it’s
and came up with sort of an hard to set up a shot that
old-fashioned line that I really like, “I’m gonna can look that good anywhere. Also, it’s nice to
lay my burden down,” and there it was. So it is show Santa Barbara as more than just a post-
a song cowritten by me and Cougar. card town, give it just a tiny bit of atmosphere
if you can. It’s funny because Brad Nack, who
How did the video concept arise? I wanted the shot the video, and I grew up together here
video to be dance-oriented but in a different on the Mesa, and through all the changes, I
sort of way—not just watching somebody feel like we made something slightly timeless.
and thinking, “Wow, they’re good.” More
along the lines of, “Hey, that looks fun,” and
“I can maybe do that” —because you can, See facebook.com/spencerthegardener.

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TOP 10 TV SERIES AND FILMS FOR 2017

Josef Woodard’s Favorite Big- and Small-Screen Offerings of the Year
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5) Brigsby Bear 4) Mindhunter (Netflix)
is getting tougher. Only a couple of years back,
I joined the revolution of obsessive TV watch- 6) Dunkirk 5) She’s Gotta Have It (Netflix)
ers, giving into urgings of family, friends, and media 7) Maudie 6) The Deuce (HBO)
pundits who insisted that television is a vastly improved 8) The Big Sick 7) Comrade Detective (Amazon)
and more artistically respectable domain in the post- 9) I Am Not Your Negro 8) Feud: Bette and Joan (FX)
Netflix epoch. Duly noted, and duly inducted into the 10) Paterson 9) Fargo (FX)
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first of each trio and find closure by the third, the second
films surround an extended retreat and regrouping.
That leaves time to explore the spiritual side of the
Force and learn a bit more about the motivations for
our beloved gang of star warriors, most of whom we re-
meet, including many from the original series as well as
Finn, Rey, and Poe from The Force Awakens, within the
first 15 minutes. In that vein, The Last Jedi is a successful
and pure entry into the catalog, and a very entertaining
film, and yet, like at the end of Empire, you’re left want-
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The story line centers on the First Order’s attempt to
wipe out the struggling rebel resistance, with Jedi-to-be
Rey heading to a remote island to enlist the services of
a reluctant Luke Skywalker, who’d rather end the Jedi
order once and for all, considering the destruction it’s
caused when its members wind up on the Dark Side.
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son of Han Solo and the former princess, now General
Leia Organa; this former student of Luke’s turned dark
and is hell-bent on running the bad guys, despite a
deep connection with Rey. (Their Force-enabled banter
through the ether is the only part of the film that feels,
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All the Money in the World
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Director Ridley Scott’s crime thriller has
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The film focuses on the true story of the
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The film has been nominated for eight
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Downsizing (135 mins., R)
Director Alexander Payne’s latest
celluloid offering is a social satire, in
the vein of his 1999 film Election, that
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Owen Wilson and Ed Helms star in this
comedy about fraternal twin brothers
who go on a search to discover who
their biological father is after their
mother (Glenn Close) reveals she had
affairs with many men in the past and
doesn’t know which of her paramours is
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The Greatest Showman
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Hugh Jackman stars as P.T. Barnum in
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legendary circus master and the lives of
the people who form what eventually
becomes the Ringling Bros. and Barnum
& Bailey Circus. Zac Efron, Michelle
Williams, Zendaya, and Rebecca
Ferguson also star.
Camino Real/Paseo Nuevo
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
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Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack
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comedy/action adventure in which
teenagers find the long-lost people-
eating game Jumanji and get gobbled
up. They can only return home when
they complete the game, which in this
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Fairview (2D)/Fiesta 5 (2D and 3D)
Molly’s Game (140 mins., R)
Jessica Chastain stars as the real-life
Molly Bloom, who ran an underground
poker empire, which originated in
L.A.’s Viper Room, for celebrities,
athletes, business magnates, and the
Russian mob until she came under FBI
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Pitch Perfect 3 (93 mins., PG-13)
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Camp. Camino Real/Metro 4
The Shape of Water (123 mins., R)
Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth)
wrote and directs this tale of a mute
custodian, Elisa (Sally Hawkins), who
befriends a captured sea creature,
Amphibian Man (Doug Jones), who
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Despite the lack of support, Miguel
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to the land of the dead, where he
seeks to find his ancestors to bless his
musical talent. Through its relatable
characters, vivid and colorful scenery,
and mariachi-influenced music, the film
is a strong illustration of the traditional
Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos
and Mexican culture. It truly captures
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those who lived before us. Be prepared
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Fiesta 5
Darkest Hour (125 mins., PG-13)
Gary Oldman has already garnered
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ARIES
(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Your life in the first half of 2018
will be like a psychological boot camp that’s designed
to beef up your emotional intelligence. Here’s another
way to visualize your oncoming adventures: They will
constitute a friendly nudge from the cosmos, pushing
you to be energetic and ingenious in creating the kind
of partnerships you want for the rest of your long life.
As you go through your interesting tests and riddles,
be on the lookout for glimpses of what your daily
experience could be like in five years if you begin now
to deepen your commitment to love and collaboration.
TAURUS
(Apr. 20-May 20): You’ll soon have a chance to glide
out into the frontier. I suggest you pack your bag of
tricks. Bring gifts with you, too, just in case you must
curry favor in the frontiers where the rules are a bit
loose. How are your improvisational instincts? Be sure
they’re in top shape. How willing are you to summon
spontaneity and deal with unpredictability and try
impromptu experiments? I hope you’re very willing.
This may sound like a lot of work, but I swear it’ll be for
a good cause. If you’re well prepared as you wander in
the borderlands, you’ll score sweet secrets and magic
cookies. Here’s more good news: Your explorations
will position you well to take advantage of the oppor-
tunities that’ll become available throughout 2018.
GEMINI
(May 21-June 20): These days it’s not unusual to see
male celebrities who shave their heads. Bruce Willis,
Dwayne Johnson, Seal, Tyrese Gibson, and Vin Diesel
are among them. But in the 20th century, the bare-
headed style was rare. One famous case was actor Yul
Brynner. By age 30, he’d begun to go bald. In 1951, for
his role as the King of Siam in the Broadway play The
King and I, he decided to shave off all his hair. From
then on, the naked-headed look became his trademark
as he plied a successful acting career. So he capital-
ized on what many in his profession considered a
Homework: Write a parable or fairy tale that
captures what your life has been like in 2017.
Freewillastrology.com
liability. He built his power and success by embracing
an apparent disadvantage. I recommend you practice
your own version of this strategy in 2018. The coming
weeks will be an excellent time to begin.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22): In the Northern Hemisphere, where
88 percent of the world’s population resides, this is a
quiescent time for the natural world. Less sunlight
is available, and plants’ metabolism slows down as
photosynthesis diminishes. Deciduous trees lose their
leaves, and even many evergreens approach dormancy.
And yet in the midst of this stasis, Cancerian, you
are beginning to flourish. Gradually at first, but with
increasing urgency, you’re embarking on an unprec-
edented phase of growth. I foresee that 2018 will be
your Year of Blossoming.
LEO
(July 23-Aug. 22): If you’ve had an unfulfilled curios-
ity about genealogy or your ancestors or the riddles of
your past, 2018 will be a favorable time to investigate.
Out-of-touch relatives will be easier to locate than
usual. Lost heirlooms, too. You may be able to track
down and make use of a neglected legacy. Even family
secrets could leak into view — both the awkward and
the charming kinds. If you think you have everything
figured out about the people you grew up with and
the history of where you came from, you’re in for
surprises.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Most of us regard our ring fin-
gers as the least important of our digits. What are
they good for? Is there any activity for which they’re
useful? But our ancestors had a stronger relationship
with their fourth fingers. There was a folk belief that
a special vein connected the fourth finger on the left
hand directly to the heart. That’s why a tradition arose
around the wedding ring being worn there. It may
have also been a reason why pharmacists regarded
their fourth fingers as having an aptitude for dis-
cerning useful blends of herbs. I bring this up, Virgo,
because I think it’s an apt metaphor for one of 2018’s
Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.
important themes: A resource you have underesti-
mated or neglected will be especially valuable — and
may even redefine your understanding of what’s truly
valuable.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In fairy tales, characters are often
rewarded for their acts of kindness. They may be given
magical objects that serve as protection, like cloaks of
invisibility or shoes that enable them to flee trouble. Or
the blessings they receive may be life enhancing, like
enchanted cauldrons that provide a never-ending sup-
ply of delicious food or musical instruments that have
the power to summon delightful playmates. I bring
this up, Libra, because I suspect that a similar principle
will be very active in your life during 2018. You’ll find
it easier and more natural than usual to express kind-
ness, empathy, and compassion. If you consistently
capitalize on this predilection, life will readily provide
you with the resources you need.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Like all of us, you go through
mediocre phases when you’re not functioning at peak
efficiency. But I suspect that in 2018 you will experi-
ence fewer of these blah times. We will see a lot of you
at your best. Even more than usual, you’ll be an inter-
esting catalyst who energizes and ripens collaborative
projects. You’ll demonstrate why the sweet, bracing
brightness needs the deep, dark depths, and vice versa.
You’ll help allies open doors that they can’t open by
themselves. The rest of us thank you in advance!
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The blunt fact is that you can’t
be delivered from the old demoralizing pattern that
has repeated and repeated itself — until you forgive
yourself completely. For that matter, you probably
can’t move on to the next chapter of your life story
until you compensate yourself for at least some of the
unnecessary torment you’ve inflicted on yourself. Now
here’s the good news: 2018 will be an excellent time to
accomplish these healings.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 2018, one of your primary mis-
sions will be to practice what you preach, to walk your
talk, to be ambitious and masterful in all the ways
a soulful human can and should be ambitious and
masterful. Live up to your hype in the coming months,
Capricorn! Do what you have promised! Stop post-
poning your dreams! Fulfill the noble expectations
you have for yourself! Don’t be shy about using excla-
mation points to express your visions of what’s right
and good and just!
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Years ago, when I started my
career as a horoscope writer, my editor counseled
me, “Always give priority to the Big Three. Romance,
money, and power are what people care about most.”
After a few months, he was disgruntled to realize that I
wrote about how to cultivate psychological health and
nourish spiritual aspirations as much as his Big Three.
He would have replaced me if he could have found
another astrology writer whose spelling and grammar
were as good as mine. But his edict traumatized me a
bit. Even today, I worry that I don’t provide you with
enough help concerning the Big Three. Fortunately,
that’s not relevant now, since I can sincerely declare
that 2018 will bring you chances to become more pow-
erful by working hard on your psychological health
… and to grow wealthier by cultivating your spiritual
aspirations … and to generate more love by being wise
and ethical in your quest for money and power.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): What binds you? What keeps you
closed down and locked up? I urge you to ponder
those questions, Pisces. Once you get useful answers,
the next step will be to meditate on how you can
undo the binds. Fantasize and brainstorm about the
specific actions you can take to unlock and unclose
yourself. This project will be excellent preparation for
the opportunities that the coming months will make
available to you. I’m happy to announce that 2018 will
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The CM social worker will be part
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2. Transitioning members from skilled
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general oversight of the administrative
staff and operations and provides
analytical management and support
for budget, personnel, space, and
programmatic matters. Reqs: Must
have five years of executive experience
in an administrative university or
college setting. Advanced experience
with Excel and financial and
personnel online systems. Advanced
professional experience working with
payroll, personnel, budget analysis,
administration, and supervision.
Ability to maintain a high level of
confidentiality. Demonstrated strong
communication skills and ability to
work with frequent interruptions
while paying close attention to detail.
Ability to be flexible while working
under constantly changing priorities.
Excellent organizational skills. Ability
to exercise initiative and independent
judgment while overseeing complex
projects. Notes: Fingerprint
background check required.
Occasional evenings and weekends
may be required. Mandated reporter
for requirements of child abuse.
$57,718‑$70,000/yr. The University of
California is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer, and
all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by
law. Open until filled. Apply online at
https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20170539
BUSINESS SERVICE
SPECIALIST
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
Looking for a candidate with a business
or retail management background
for the position of Business Services
Specialist. Manages the centralized
ticketing system for the campus.
Responsible for cross training in
Associated Students Business Services
to provide support in the absence
of the regular career staff member
in each area. Business Services
include our Food Bank, Bike Shop,
Recycling and Print Shop. Candidate
must understand and be able to train
students on the fundamentals of
excellent customer service, have a
good understanding of cash handling
and cash equivalents, inventory
control and have the ability to learn
computerized ticketing system (AXS/
Veritix). Good communication skills
required both orally and in writing.
Notes: Fingerprint background check
required. Occasional evenings or
weekends required. $20.78‑$23.00/
yr. The University of California is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer, and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic
protected by law. Open until filled.
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #20170494
COMPLEX
COORDINATOR
HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Responsible for community
development/student engagement,
safety, supervision and administration
of 1 Assistant Complex Coordinator
and up to 20 student staff positions
including (Resident Assistants,
Community Council and other
varied student staff). With a
primary responsibility for apartment
communities, the Complex
Coordinator is a member of the
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Residential and Community Living
Lead Staff team responsible for a
comprehensive living learning program
for the 10,000+ residents in Housing.
Reqs: Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s degree required or equivalent
combination of education and
experience. Candidates should have
demonstrated experience in effective
administrative and managerial
experience in residence halls or
university apartments, including staff
supervision and training, counseling,
advising and programming of
diverse college students. Working
knowledge of Microsoft software on
PC. Notes: Fingerprint background
check required. Twelve month,
live‑in, contract position starting early
August, with the possibility of renewal
for a maximum of three additional
terms. The position will require night
and weekend hours as needed.
$3,976‑$4,250/mo. Furnished
apartment included. The University
of California is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer, and
all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by
law. For primary consideration apply
by 1/17/18, thereafter open until
filled. Apply online at https://jobs.
ucsb.edu Job #20170581
DEVELOPMENT
ANALYST,
EXECUTIVE
DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Provides essential analytical support
that is critical to the successful
operation of a complex fundraising
program which raises $100M+
annually. Supports the short and
long term strategic planning for
development communications,
digital fundraising, and executive
development. Prepares materials
and reports that analyze activities,
progress, and goals. Reqs: Bachelor’s
degree and/or equivalent of four
(4) years of related professional
experience. Ability to translate
complex concepts into clear and
compelling lay language is required.
Eager to work within a cohesive team
environment. Skilled at combining a
strong sense of discretion and mature
judgment with superb organizational
ability and emotional intelligence.
A talented writer/editor who can
pivot effectively between different
projects, voices, and channels
without losing track of accuracy; and
should be as comfortable filling a
blank page as editing someone else’s
draft. Exceptional writing, grammar,
composition and proof‑reading skills.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal
skills that foster positive relations
with diverse populations. Ability
to maintain strict confidentiality in
all aspects of work. High level of
initiative, creativity, and professional
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check required. Maintain a valid CA
driver’s license. May be called upon
to work occasional evenings and Sunrise 7:03
weekends at various Development Sunset 4:54
Office, Institutional Advancement, or
campus‑wide events. $22.85‑$26.34/
hr. The University of California is an Day High Low High Low High
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Employer, and all qualified applicants Thu 21 12:02am 3.7 4:19am 2.7 10:26am 5.3 5:53pm -0.1
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employment without regard to race, Fri 22 12:47am 3.7 5:02am 2.8 11:01am 5.0 6:32pm 0.1
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, Sat 23 1:35am 3.7 5:58am 2.9 11:43am 4.6 7:13pm 0.4
disability status, protected veteran
Sun 24 2:26am 3.9 7:16am 2.9 12:36pm 4.1 7:58pm 0.6
status, or any other characteristic
protected by law. Apply by 1/4/18. Mon 25 3:15am 4.1 8:53am 2.7 1:51pm 3.7 8:47pm 0.9
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
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GRADUATE ADVISOR
SOUTH HALL ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPPORT CENTER
Responsible for managing and
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coordinating all aspects of the
graduate program and advising By Ma
in the Department of English.
The student population includes
approximately 115 graduate students “Candy-Coated” — it’s what’s on the inside.
and services 480 courses annually.
Reqs: Work history demonstrating
an administrative background.
Strong analytical, communication,
and professional writing skills.
Ability to work in both independent
and team settings. Familiarity with
Microsoft Office programs. Able to
exercise professional judgement,
maintain confidentiality, and possess
creative problem‑solving skills. Able
to interpret policies and regulations.
Possess organizational skills, initiative,
flexibility, and the ability to prioritize
workload and competing demands.
Note: Fingerprint background check
required. $20.78‑$24.91/hr. The
University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer, and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic
protected by law. Open until filled.
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #20170566
HEALTH EQUITY
ADVOCATE 64 Crowning point 35 Heron relative
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Coordinates a division wide health
Across 66 “___ Scissorhands”
67 Cleveland basketball player,
36 It’s a long, long story
38 Night sch. awards
equity workgroup to facilitate the 1 ___-de-sac
for short 39 Historic periods
development of an assessment of 4 Seedless oranges
existing resources and plan new 68 Apple voice assistant 41 Place for relaxation
10 Maroon 5 frontman Levine
initiatives improve health equity for 45 Part of QEII, for short
14 Expend 69 River that divides Nebraska
underserved UCSB students, with 46 Get clean
15 Funnel-shaped wildflower 70 Egyptian headdress serpent
special attention to queer, trans, and 50 Fabric store amts.
intersex students. This involves making 16 Fishing line attachment 71 Peppers may pack it
53 Skillful
program and policy recommendations 17 Valentine’s Day candy word 72 Restraining rope
54 Go laterally
along with individual advocacy for 18 Pop singer Christina 73 “That’s it!”
56 Crumble away
Down
trans students navigating UC health
19 Breezed through 57 Rub clean
systems. This position will develop
an ongoing framework to maintain 20 Performer who does a lot of 58 Answers a party invitation
swinging and catching 1 Fringe factions 60 Solve an escape room
2 Take by force
23 Jack who could eat no fat successfully
24 “Yup,” silently 3 “Reading Rainbow” host Burton 61 Dispatch a fly
25 File folder feature 4 Conventiongoer’s badge 62 Bike course
28 Molten rock 5 “Parks and Recreation” costar 63 Art Deco master born Romain
32 “August: ___ County” (Meryl Ansari de Tirtoff
Streep movie) 6 Poetic place between hills 64 Cigarette leftover
7 “East of Eden” director Kazan 65 Pizza order
34 DDE beat him twice
37 Comedian with a self-titled ABC
8 Soak up knowledge ©2017 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@
9 ___ Domingo jonesincrosswords.com) For answers
series and a TBS talk show
10 Cry of dismay to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800,
40 Inflated self-images 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or
11 Adheres in a pinch, maybe
42 “Come in!”
12 “And the nominees ___ ...” to bill to your credit card, call: 1-800-
43 Fallon’s predecessor
13 Big Pharma product
655-6548. Reference puzzle #0854
44 Shaped like a quadrilateral with LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:
one pair of parallel sides
21 Cooking spray brand
22 Person with a following
47 Crossers of aves. 26 Representative
48 Nation south of Mount Everest 27 Amazon founder Jeff
49 Writing assignment
29 “Good grief!”
51 Get from ___ B 30 Having only one channel, like
52 ___ in “Isaac” old LPs
55 Milk container? 31 Former “MadTV” cast member
59 Candy collectibles, or what Lange
the three long answers end 33 Note between fa and la
up being 34 MetLife competitor
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and continuously improve health
equity among all UCSB students.
Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in a related
field, such as Feminist or Gender
Studies, Sociology with an emphasis
in Gender and Sexuality studies,
or a degree in Health or Medicine
with an emphasis in Gender and
Sexuality studies, or equivalent
knowledge or experience. Experience
working with, and knowledge of
underrepresented and underserved
communities, including challenges
that underserved communities may
face with regard to health and
health equity, specifically queer,
transgender, and intersex individuals.
Notes: Fingerprint background check
required. May require occasional
evening and weekends. This is
a one‑year career appointment,
continuation is contingent on funding.
$22.85‑$26.00/hr. The University of
California is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer, and
all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by
law. For primary consideration apply
by 1/3/18, thereafter open until filled.
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #20170586
RESIDENT DIRECTOR
RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNITY LIVING
Responsible for the direct supervision,
training and evaluation of 1 to 3
Assistant Resident Directors, and up
to 50 student staff (including Resident
Assistants, Multicultural Advisors, Hall
Council members, & Desk Attendants).
Serves as a member of the Residential
and Community Living Lead Staff
team responsible for a comprehensive
living learning program for the
10,000+ residents in Housing. Provide
leadership in the development of a
robust academic support, educational
and social programs for residents,
while creating and maintaining a high
level of safety, security and well‑being
for all residents. Reqs: Candidates
should have demonstrated effective
administrative and managerial
experience in residence halls,
including staff supervision and
training, counseling, advising and
programming of diverse college
students. Working knowledge of
Microsoft software on PC. Bachelor’s
degree required. Master’s degree or
equivalent working experience in
Residential Life, Housing or Student
Affairs. Notes: Fingerprint background
check required. This is a contract
position starting January 15, 2018
and ending July 31, 2018, with
possibility of renewal up to three
additional terms. This position will
require night and weekend hours
as needed. $3,976.25‑$4,250/mo.
Furnished apartment and meal plan
included. The University of California
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer, and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. For
primary consideration apply by 1/2/18,
thereafter open until filled. Apply
online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job
#20170579
RESIDENT DIRECTOR
RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNITY LIVING
Responsible for the direct supervision,
training and evaluation of 1 to 3
Assistant Resident Directors, and up
to 50 student staff (including Resident
Assistants, Multicultural Advisors, Hall
Council members, & Desk Attendants).
Serves as a member of the Residential
and Community Living Lead Staff
team responsible for a comprehensive
living learning program for the
10,000+ residents in Housing. Provide
leadership in the development of a
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robust academic support, educational
and social programs for residents,
while creating and maintaining a high
level of safety, security and well‑being
for all residents. Reqs: Bachelor’s
degree required. Master’s degree or
equivalent working experience in
Residential Life, Housing or Student
Affairs. Candidates should have
demonstrated effective administrative
and managerial experience in
residence halls, including staff
supervision and training, counseling,
advising and programming of
diverse college students. Working
knowledge of Microsoft software on
PC. Notes: Fingerprint background
check required. Twelve month,
live‑in, contract position starting
early August, with the possibility of
reappointment for a maximum of
three additional terms. This position
will require night and weekend hours
as needed. $3,976.25‑$4,250/mo.
Furnished apartment and meal plan
included. The University of California
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer, and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
For primary consideration apply by
1/17/18, thereafter open until filled.
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #20170580
SKILLED
HVAC MECHANIC
RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Performs a variety of skilled tasks
in connection with the installation,
maintenance and repair of HVAC
systems and related equipment for
the University owned Residence Halls,
Apartments, Dining Commons and
related buildings to accomplish the
operational needs of the department.
Promotes Customer service programs
in the custodial services unit to
residence/clients. Assists with the
development and maintenance of a
work environment that is conducive
to meeting the mission of the
organization. Reqs: High school
diploma or general education degree
(GED) and 4 years journeyman
experience as a trades craftsman
in the area of heating, ventilation
and air conditioning (HVAC), boiler
systems, or equivalent combination
of education and experience. Skills to
use and maintain tools and equipment
in a safe and secure manner. Works
effectively in a team environment.
Notes: Fingerprint background check
required. EPA Technicians certification
or ability to obtain EPA Certificate
within 6 months of hire. Respond to
emergency calls after duty hours. May
be required to carry an after‑hours
duty phone and/or change work shifts
to meet the operational needs of the
department. Maintain a CA driver’s
license. $34.38/hr. The University of
California is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer, and
all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by
law. For primary consideration apply
by 1/3/18, thereafter open until filled.
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #20170587
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ADMINISTER OF ESTATE
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE OF: JIMMY M. ONTIVEROS also
known as JAMES M. ONTIVEROS
NO: 17PR00518
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent
creditors, and persons who may otherwise
be interested in the will or estate, or both
of JIMMY M. ONTIVEROS also known as
JAMES M. ONTIVEROS
A PETITION FOR PROBATE: has been filed
by: STEVEN ONTIVEROS in the Superior
Court of California, County of Santa
Barbara
THE PETITION for probate requests that
(name): STEVEN ONTIVEROS be appointed
as personal representative to administer the
estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests authority to
administer the estate under the Independent
Administration of Estates Act. (This authority
will allow the personal representative to
take many actions without obtaining court
approval. Before taking certain very important
actions, however, the personal representative
will be required to give notice to interested
persons unless they have waived notice
or consented to the proposed action.) The
Independent administration authority will be
granted unless an interested person files an
objection to the petition and shows good
cause why the court should not grant the
authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held in this
court as follows: on 01/04/2018 AT 9:00 a.m.
Dept: FIVE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, located at
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IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition,
you should appear at the hearing and state
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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
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FBN ABANDONMENT
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF
USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
The following Fictitious Business Name
is being abandoned: ART NAILS at 1047
Casitas Pass Rd Carpinteria, CA 93013 The
original statement for use of this Fictitious
Business Name was filed 3/31/2016 in the
County of Santa Barbara. Original file no.
2016‑0000978. The person (s) or entities
abandoning use of this name are as follows:
VU Ngog Nguyen 3114 State St. Santa
Barbara, CA 93105; Minh Yen T. Nguyen
4530 Carpinteria, CA 93013 This statement
was filed with the County Clerk of Santa
Barbara County on Nov 29 2017, I hereby
certify that this is a correct copy of the original
statement on file in my office, Joseph E.
Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Margarita
Silva. Published. Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2017.
FBN WITHDRAWAL
STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL OF USE OF
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following
persons (s) has (have) withdrawn as partner
(s) from the partnership operating under:
CONSTRUCTION REALTORS 1433 South
Jameson Lane Santa Barbara, CA 93108. The
original statement for use of this Fictitious
Business Name was filed 08/29/2017 in
the County of Santa Barbara. Original file
no. 2017‑0002434. The person or entities
withdrawing use of this name are as follows:
Morgan Mainz 1521 Robbins Street Santa
Barbara, CA 93101 This statement was filed
with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Dec 14, 2017. I hereby certify that
this is a correct copy of the original statement
on file in my office, Joseph E. Holland, County
Clerk SEAL by Jazmin Murphy. Published. Dec
21, 28. 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: BUTTER MEDIA at 2301 Chapala St Santa
barbara, CA 93105; Scott Kipp (same address)
This business is conducted by an Individual
Signed: This statement was filed with the
County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec
11, 2017 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
Rachel N. Gann. FBN Number: 2017‑0003350.
Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2017. Jan 4 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: ZERO BOUNCE, ZEROBOUNCE at
10 E. Yanonali Street Santa Barbara, CA
93101; Hertza L.L.C. (same address) This
business is conducted by an Limited Liability
Company Signed: Lynne Vermillion This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of
Santa Barbara County on Dec 07, 2017 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
Melissa Mercer. FBN Number: 2017‑0003325.
Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2017. Jan 4 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: SANTA BARBARA GREEN CLEAN at
145 Walnut Ln. Goleta, CA 93111; Tami
Hill Chambers (same address) This business
is conducted by an Individual Signed: This
statement was filed with the County Clerk
of Santa Barbara County on Dec 07, 2017
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 Tania Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number:
2017‑0003328. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28
2017. Jan 4 2018.
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LEGALS (CONTINUED)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: FRESH SEASONS SA DE CV at 36 West
Gutierrez Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Mark
J. Vestal (same address) This business is
conducted by an Individual Signed: Mark
J. Vestal This statement was filed with the
County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on
Dec 08, 2017 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 Tania Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number:
2017‑0003336. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28
2017. Jan 4 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: SANTA BARBARA COSTUME RENTALS
at 1221 State St Suite 12 #90737 Santa
Barbara, CA 93101; Elizabeth Laurie 817 E.
Anapamu St. Apt 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93103
This business is conducted by an Individual
Signed: Elizabeth Laurie This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Dec 06, 2017 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 Rachel
N. Gann. FBN Number: 2017‑0003151.
Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2017. Jan 4 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: VITA LEADERSHIP at 253 Coleman Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93109; SNW Investment
Group (same address) This business is
conducted by an Corporation Signed: This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of
Santa Barbara County on Nov 14, 2017 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
Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0003151.
Published: Dec 14, 21, 28 2017. Jan 4 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: THE FIX‑ALL‑ LOGIST at 2839 Miradero
Dr. Apt #A Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Frederic
San Giorgi (same address) This business is
conducted by an Individual Signed: This
statement was filed with the County Clerk
of Santa Barbara County on Nov 27, 2017
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 Tania Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number:
2017‑0003238. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28
2017. Jan 4 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ZEN SANGHA
at 2905 Spring Canyon Rd Santa Ynez, CA
93460; Carol Lee Abrahamson (same address)
This business is conducted by an Individual
Signed: This statement was filed with the
County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on
Dec 05, 2017 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 Jazmin Murphy. FBN Number:
2017‑0003303. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28
2017. Jan 4 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: SUPERIOR SENIOR HOME CARE at
320 E. Walnut Ave Lompoc, CA 93436; Iaatk
Inc 1220 Onstott Road lompoc, CA 93436
This business is conducted by an Corporation
Signed: This statement was filed with the
County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on
Dec 11, 2017 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 Mary Soto. FBN Number:
2017‑0003352. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28
2017. Jan 4 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: PRIMA PROPERTIES at 874 Santa
Marguerita Dr Goleta, CA 93117; Catherine
Oliverio (same address) Paul Oliverio (same
address) This business is conducted by an
Married Couple Signed: Paul Olivero This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of
Santa Barbara County on Dec 06, 2017 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
Melissa Mercer. FBN Number: 2017‑0003313.
Published: Dec 21, 28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: NATURAL NAILS at 651 State St (Paseo
Nuevo Mall, #322) Santa Barbara, CA 93101;
Artistic Nails & Spa Corporation 322 Paseo
Nuevo Santa Barbara, CA 93101 This business
is conducted by an Corporation Signed: This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of
Santa Barbara County on Dec 11, 2017 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
Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0003346.
Published: Dec 21, 28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business as:
CHILD OFFENDER SEARCH, CHILD SAFETY
MONITORING, FAMILY PROTECTION TOOLS,
FAMILY SECURITY TOOLS, KIDS PROTECTION
NOTICE, NEIGHBORHOOD OFFENDER MAP,
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY RESULTS, ONLINE
PREDATOR SEARCH, REGISTERED OFFENDER
MONITORING, SEARCH OFFENDERS NAMES,
SEXUAL OFFENDER ALERT, ZIP CODE ALERT,
CHILD PREDATOR NOTIFICATION, CHILD
SAFETY NOTICE, FAMILY SAFETY SEARCH,
KIDS OFFENDER MAPS, MONITOR CHILD
PREDATORS, NEIGHBORHOOD PREDATOR
SEARCH, ONLINE FAMILY SAFETY TOOLS,
ONLINE SEX OFFENDER MONITORING,
REGISTERED OFFENDER PROTECTION,
SEARCH REGISTERED OFFENDERS, SEXUAL
PREDATOR LIST, CHILD PREDATOR SEARCH,
FAMILY PROTECTION SERVICES, FAMILY
SAFETY SERVICES, KIDS PREDATOR ALERT,
MONITOR YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD,
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY NOTICE, ONLINE
OFFENDER ALERT, PREDATOR ALERTS,
SEARCH OFFENDER NAMES, SEARCH
SEXUAL PREDATORS NAMES, SEXUAL
PREDATOR SEARCH at 3905 State Street Suite
7228 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 This business
is conducted by an Limited Liability Company
Signed: This statement was filed with the County
Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Dec 01, 2017
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 Connie Tran.
FBN Number: 2017‑0003285. Published: Dec 21,
28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The
following person(s) is/are doing business as: DJ
OGGIE EVENTS ENTERTAINMENT at 22 1/2
N. Soledad Santa Barbara, CA 93103; Octavio
Rangel (same address) This business is conducted
by an Individual Signed: This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Nov 29, 2017 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number:
2017‑0003269. Published: Dec 21, 28 2017.
Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business as:
YOZOY at 3458 Richland Dr Apt #2 Santa
Barbara, CA 93105; Jose M Rangel (same address)
This business is conducted by an Individual Signed:
This statement was filed with the County Clerk
of Santa Barbara County on Nov 29, 2017 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 Tania
Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number: 2017‑0003267.
Published: Dec 21, 28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business as:
ROSE CAFE at 424 E. Haley St Santa Barbara,
CA 93101; George A Guevara 4761 Avalon
Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This business
is conducted by an Individual Signed: This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of
Santa Barbara County on Dec 14, 2017 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 Margarita Silva.
FBN Number: 2017‑0003380. Published: Dec 21,
28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business as:
KRABLIN ENTERPRISES at 227 Penny Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93108; John Krablin (same
address) This business is conducted by an
Individual Signed: This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on
Dec 15, 2017 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 Tania Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number:
2017‑0003400. Published: Dec 21, 28 2017.
Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as:KNITCHATS, XPRTCHAT at 1534 Veronica
Place Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Josephine V
Flores (same address) This business is conducted
by an Individual Signed: This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Dec 15, 2017 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number:
2017‑0003398. Published: Dec 21, 28 2017.
Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business as:
THUNDER MOON COLLECTIVE at 1108 State
St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Nina Brito 123
Arboleda Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110 This
business is conducted by an Individual Signed:
This statement was filed with the County Clerk
of Santa Barbara County on Dec 15, 2017 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 Tara Jaysinghe.
FBN Number: 2017‑0003392. Published: Dec 21,
28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SANTA
BARBARA at 17 W. Haley St. Santa Barbara,
CA 93101; S.B. Hotel Partners LLC 115 W.
Canon Perdido St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101
This business is conducted by an Limited
Liability Company Signed: David A. Brown
This statement was filed with the County Clerk
of Santa Barbara County on Nov 27, 2017
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
Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0003227.
Published: Dec 21, 28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: DUBLIN’S SPORTS GRILL at 910 B
Embarcadero Del Norte Goleta, CA 93117;
Ricardo Fundament 6 Harbor Way #102
Santa Barbara, CA 93109 This business is
conducted by an Individual Signed: This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of
Santa Barbara County on Dec 18, 2017 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 Tara
Jayasinghe. FBN Number: 2017‑0003403.
Published: Dec 21, 28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: BOLSHOI FAMILY WINES at 405 5th
St. #21 Solvang, CA 93463; Bolshol Family
Wines, LLC (same address) This business is
conducted by an Limited Liability Company
Signed: This statement was filed with the
County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on
Nov 29, 2017 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 Connie Tran. FBN Number:
2017‑0003261. Published: Dec 21, 28 2017.
Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: LIQUID SWORDS, WHITCRAFT WINERY
at 36 S Calle Cesar Chavez Suite A Santa
Barbara, CA 93103; Drake Makes Wine, Inc
(same address) This business is conducted by
an Corporation Signed: This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Nov 29, 2017 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 Connie Tran.
FBN Number: 2017‑0003262. Published: Dec
21, 28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: GREEN HEART at 3827 Sterett Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Andrew Lewis Hale
(same address) This business is conducted
by an Individual Signed: This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Dec 18, 2017 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 Tania
Paredes‑ Sadler. FBN Number: 2017‑0003408.
Published: Dec 21, 28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: SHOOTING STARS, SHOOTING STARS
IN S.B., SHOOTING STARS VIDEO at 3579
Modoc Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Marian
A Azdril (same address) Radu Paul Azdril (same
address) This business is conducted by an
Married Couple Signed: This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Dec 18, 2017 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 Tania
Paredes‑ Sadler. FBN Number: 2017‑0003406.
Published: Dec 21, 28 2017. Jan 4, 11 2018.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: WUN, WUN SYSTEMS at 430 S. Fairview
Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Yardi Kube, Inc.
(same address) This business is conducted by
an Corporation Signed: This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Nov 20, 2017 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 Connie Tran.
FBN Number: 2017‑0003192. Published: Nov
30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: GOLD CLOUD CAPITAL at 820 State
Street 4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101;
Iman Sakka (same address) This business is
conducted by an Individual Signed: Susan YM
Toney‑ agent This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County
on Nov 13, 2017 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 Rachel N. Gann. FBN Number:
2017‑0003142. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7,
14, 21 2017.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing
business as: LESSON GAP, LESSONGAP,
LESSONGAP. ORG at 315 Meigs Rd. A300
Santa Barbara, CA 93109; EIM Corporation
(same address) This business is conducted by
an Corporation Signed: This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Nov 21, 2017 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 Jazmin
Murphy. FBN Number: 2017‑0003211.
Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: BURGER EXPRESS, EL ZARAPE
RESTAURANT at 1435 San Andres Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Raul G Gil 355
North Kellogg Avenue Santa Barbara, CA
93111 This business is conducted by an
Individual Signed: This statement was filed
with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Nov 27, 2017 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 Tara
Jaysinghe. FBN Number: 2017‑0003230.
Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: MATSON & CO. at 1213 State Street
Suite F Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Nada
Matson Inc 329 Arden Rd Santa Barbara,
CA 93105 This business is conducted by
an Corporation Signed: Nada Matson
This statement was filed with the County
Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 13,
2017 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 Melissa Mercer. FBN Number:
2017‑0003148. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7,
14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: STEWART FINE ART at 215 W Mission
Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Kevin E.
Stewart Appraiser Inc. (same address) This
business is conducted by an Corporation
Signed: This statement was filed with the
County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on
Nov 21, 2017 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 Tara Jaysinghe. FBN Number:
2017‑0003204. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7,
14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: PETITE PEDIATRICS at 510 W Pueblo St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Charish L Barry
731 E. Anapamu Santa Barbara, CA 93103
This business is conducted by an Individual
Signed: This statement was filed with the
County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on
Nov 20, 2017 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 Christine Potter. FBN Number:
2017‑0003197. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7,
14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: EVERYTHING HEALED at 70 Manchester
Place Goleta, CA 93117; Linda Marie Croyle
(same address) This business is conducted
by an Individual Signed: This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Oct 30, 2017 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 Tania
Pardes‑Sadler. FBN Number: 2017‑0002997.
Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: JUNGLE BUDS at 1408 Grand Ave Santa
Barbara, CA 93103; Jungle Buds, Inc. 267
Aviano Place Goleta, CA 93117 This business
is conducted by an Corporation Signed: This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of
Santa Barbara County on Nov 21, 2017 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
Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0003205.
Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: ATELIER CREATIVE CONSULTING at
1350 Santa Teresita Drive Santa Barbara, CA
93105; Anna Sanchez Rice (same address)
This business is conducted by an Individual
Signed: Anna S. Rice This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Nov 27, 2017 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 Melissa
Mercer. FBN Number: 2017‑0003239.
Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2017.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY OF SANTA
BARBARA at 685 Avenida Pequena
Santa Barbara, CA 93111; Sylvia Courtney
Hamilton (same address) This business is
conducted by an Individual Signed: This
statement was filed with the County Clerk
of Santa Barbara County on Nov 27, 2017
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 Tania Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number:
2017‑0003236. Published: Nov 30. Dec 7,
14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: DOGZZO, HIGHLIFE VAPING, STELLAR
CONCEPTS WEB DESIGN at 3051 Marilyn
Way Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Stellar
Concepts LLC (same address) This business
is conducted by an Limited Liability Company
Signed: This statement was filed with the
County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on
Nov 28, 2017 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 Tara Jaysinghe. FBN
Number: 2017‑0003247. Published: Nov
30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT The following person(s) is/are
doing business as: HOFMANN HOLDINGS
at 519 N. Quarantina Street Santa Barbara,
CA 93103; Matthew D. Hofmann (same
address) This business is conducted by an
Individual Signed: This statement was filed
with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Nov 27, 2017 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 Tania
Pardes‑Sadler. FBN Number: 2017‑0003237.
Published: Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: MEDCAP ASSET FINANCE at 333 Hot
Springs Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93108; John
G McManigal (same address) This business
is conducted by an Individual Signed: This
statement was filed with the County Clerk
of Santa Barbara County on Dec 01, 2017
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 Tania Paredes‑Sadler. FBN Number:
2017‑0003289. Published: Dec 7, 14, 21,
28 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: EIDER at 1485 East Valley Road. #8 Santa
Barbara, CA 93108; Carabetta & Sanders,
LLC 2020 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste 223
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 This business is
conducted by an Individual Signed: This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of
Santa Barbara County on Nov 29, 2017 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
Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0003272.
Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: PRICE INDUSTRIES at 912 Bellflower Ln
Lompoc, CA 93436; Kavin Deandre Price
(same address) This business is conducted
by an Individual Signed: Kavin Price This
statement was filed with the County Clerk of
Santa Barbara County on Nov 03, 2017 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
Connie Tran. FBN Number: 2017‑0003050.
Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: LGE EXCAVATING at 3950 Via Real
#159 Carpinteria, CA 93013; Lance Gregory
Edmondson (same address) This business is
conducted by an Individual Signed: Lance
Edmondson This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County
on Nov 22, 2017 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 Connie Tran. FBN
Number: 2017‑0003215. Published: Dec 7,
14, 21, 28 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is/are doing business
as: ROSARITO FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
at 966‑A Embarcadero Del Mar Goleta, CA
93117; Rosarito Fresh Mexican Grill, Inc.
(same address) This business is conducted by
an Corporation Signed: This statement was
filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on Nov 28, 2017 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 Jazmin
Murphy. FBN Number: 2017‑0003253.
Published: Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 2017.
DECEMBER 21, 2017
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The
following person(s) is/are doing business as: SANTA
BARBARA SCREEN AND SHADE at 2930 De La
Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105; WITWIN,
Inc (same address) This business is conducted by an
Corporation Signed: This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on Nov 22,
2017 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 Margarita Silva. FBN
Number: 2017‑0003222. Published: Dec 14, 21, 28
2017. Jan 4 2018.
NAME CHANGE
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF
JENNIFER LARKIN TO SHOW CAUSE FOR
CHANGE OF NAME:
CASE NUMBER: 17CV05141
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: A petition has been
filed by the above named Petitioner(s) in Santa Barbara
Superior court proposing a change of name(s) FROM
and TO the following name(s):
FROM: JENNIFER LARKIN
TO: JENNIFER ROYAL
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.
NOTICE OF HEARING Feb 7, 2018 9:30am, Dept
6, Courthouse, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT
HOUSE 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 Nov 16, 2017.
By Pauline Maxwell. of the Superior Court. Darrel E.
Parker, Executive Officer; By, Teri Chavez Published.
Nov 30. Dec 7, 14, 21 2017.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS of Winifred Jorgensen
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF
Santa Barbara
Notice is hereby given to the credtors and contingent
creditors of the above‑named decedent, that all
persons having claims against the decedent are
required to file them with the Superior Court, at
1100 Anacapa Street, PO Box 21107, Santa Barbara,
CA 93121‑1107 and mail a copy to Wells Fargo
Bank, N.A. as trustee of the trust dated November
3, 2004, wherein the decedent was the settlor, at
34100 Woodward Ave., Suite 300, Birmingham, MI
48009‑0962 within the later of four months after (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. Published Nov 30. Dec 7,
14, 21 2017.
SUMMONS
SUMMONS
(CITACION JUDICIAL)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:
(AVISO AL DEMANDADO): TARILA TERRANA, an
individual, dba TERRANA CLEANING SERVICES;
EDWARD WALLS, an individual; PEGGY WALLS,
an individual; JENNIFER SORKIN, an individual;
AND DOES 1 through 100, inclusive.
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (Lo Esta
Demandando El Demandante) HDI GLOBAL
INSURANCE COMPANY formerly known as HDI
GERLING AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY, an
ILLINOIS 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 your 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),
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 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.
Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que
le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales papa
presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y
hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.
Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen.
Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato
legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en
THE INDEPENDENT
la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que
usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar
estos formularios de la corte y mas information
en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California
(www.­ courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la
biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que
le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de
presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de
un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si
no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el
caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar
su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas 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 remision
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. 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.courtinfo.ca.­
gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con
la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.
CASE NO:17CIV03005
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre
y direccion de la corte es) SAN MATEO SUPERIOR
COURT, 400 County Center Redwood City, CA
94061.
The name, address, and telephone number of
plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is:
Law Office of Dean P. Sperling 114 Pacifica Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92618 (El nombre, la direccion, y el numero
de telefono del abogado del demandante que no
tiene abogado es): The name and address of the court
is: San Mateo Superior Court (El nombre y direccion
de la corte es): 114 Pacifica Suite 250 Irvine CA 92618.
DATE: Jul 06, 2017.
By Jordan Maxwell, Deputy
Published Dec 14, 21, 28. Jan 4 2017.
TRUSTEE NOTICE
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA.
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE §366.26
J 068920 & 068921
HEARING DATE: 01/18/2018
TIME: 08:30 AM
COURTROOM: J1
In the matter of the Petition of the County of Ventura
Human Services Agency regarding freedom from
parental custody and control on behalf of Samuel
Buenaventura & Isaiah Cano, a child. To: Leanna
Cano, Juan Buenaventura, & Isaac Cano Sr., and
to all persons claiming to be the parents of the
above‑named person who is described as follows:
name Samuel Buenaventura & Isaac Cano, Date of
Birth: 07/09/2003 & 11/06/2006, Place of Birth: Santa
Barbara, CA, Father’s name: Juan Buenaventura,
& Isaac Cano Sr., Mother’s name: Leanna Cano.
Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
366.26, a hearing has been scheduled for your
child. You are hereby notified that you may appear
on 01/18/2018, at 8:30 a.m., or as soon as counsel
can be heard in Courtroom J1 of this Court at
Juvenile Justice Center 4353 Vineyard Ave. Oxnard,
CA 93036. YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED as follows:
At the hearing the Court must choose and implement
one of the following permanent plans for the child:
adoption, guardianship, or long term foster care.
Parental rights may be terminated at this hearing.
On 01/18/2018, the Human Services Agency will
recommend termination of parental rights. The child
may be ordered placed in long term foster care,
subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court; or,
a legal guardian may be appointed for the child and
letters of guardianship be issued; or, adoption may be
identified as the permanent placement goal and the
Court may order that efforts be made to locate an
appropriate adoptive family for the child for a period
not to exceed 180 days and set the matter for further
review; or, parental rights may be terminated. You
are entitled to be present at the hearing with your
attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you are
entitled to have the Court appoint counsel for you.
A thirty‑day continuance may be granted if necessary
for counsel to prepare the case. At all termination
proceedings, the Court shall consider the wishes of
the child and shall act in the best interest of the child.
Any order of the Court permanently terminating
parental rights under this section shall be conclusive
and binding upon the minor person, upon the parent
or parents, and upon all other persons who have been
served with citation by publication or otherwise. After
making such an order, the Court shall have no power
to set aside, change, or modify it, but this shall not
be construed to limit the rights to appeal the order.
If the Court, by order or judgment, declares the child
free from the custody and control of both parents, or
one parent if the other no longer has custody and
control, the Court shall, at the same time, order the
child referred to the licensed County adoption agency
for adoptive placement by that agency. The rights and
procedures described above are set forth in detail in
the California Welfare and Institutions Code Section
366.26. You are referred to that section for further
particulars. Michael J. Planet, Executive Officer and
Clerk, County of Ventura, State of California. Dated:
11/20/2017 by: Tiffany Curtis Deputy Clerk, Children
and Family Services Social Worker.
12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/17
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