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MAR. 31-APR. 7, 2022 VOL. 36 ■ NO. 846

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PeriPheral Neuropathy aNd diabetes WarNiNG! Santa Barbara, CA - Diabetes along with age, smoking, exposure to chemotherapy, post surgical and motor vehicle accidents are all risk factors for peripheral neuropathy. Diabetes is the largest cohort, making up nearly 60% of all peripheral neuropathy cases. Among diabetics, up to 50% have measurable evidence of peripheral neuropathy but no symptoms. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy is the most common long term complication of Diabetes. This can progress from sensory complications to leg/foot ulcers and ultimately gangrene and amputation. Nerve fibers affected with neuropathy include large nerve fibers which are principally associated with numbness and small nerve fibers seen with pain and burning symptoms.

In order to effectively treat your neuropathy, three factors must be determined. 1. What is the underlying cause? 2. How much nerve damage has been sustained?* 3. How much treatment will your condition require? Don’t Hesitate to Act Now! We can objectively measure the severity of deficit in both small and large nerve fibers prior to start of care.

The main problem is that your doctor has told you to just live with the problem or try the drugs which you don’t like taking because they make you feel uncomfortable. There is now a facility right here in Santa Barbara that offers you new hope without taking those endless drugs with serious side effects. (see the special neuropathy severity consultation at the end of this article).

Nearly 60% of Peripheral Neuropahty patients are Diabetics. ref: The foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. June 2018

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often caus- The treatment to increase blood flow utilizes electronic cell signaling ing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and the most debilitating bal- delivering modulating energy wavelengths at both low and middle frequencies. The signaling improves cell-to-cell communication among ance problems. small nerve fibers. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves The cell signaling therapy is like watering a tree. The treatment will alin the hands and feet which will cause the nerves to begin to slowly low the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and degenerate due to lack of nutrient flow. provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a tree and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper.

As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels that surround the nerves become diseased they shrivel up which causes the nerves to The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover not receive the nutrients to continue to survive. When these nerves varies from person to person and can only be determined after a debegin to “die” they cause you to have balance problems, pain, numb- tailed neurological and vascular evaluation. ness, tingling, burning, and many additional symptoms. Large nerve fiber = numbness • Small nerve fiber = pain

Figure 2: The blood vessels will grow back around the nerves much like a plant’s roots grow when watered.

Charles Sciutto Lac along with Dr. Teri Bilhartz, DO at Santa Barbara Regenerative Health Clinic, will do a neuropathy severity consultation to review peripheral neuropathy history, symptoms and discuss plan of treatment. This consultation will be free of charge and will help determine if our therapy protocol may be a good fit for your needs. Santa Barbara Regenerative Health Clinic will be offering this neuropathy severity consultation free of charge from now until April 20, 2022.

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TABLE of CONTENTS

volume 36, # 846, Mar. 31-Apr. 7, 2022

Editor in Chief Marianne Partridge Publisher Brandi Rivera

WEB HIGHLIGHTS

COVER STORY 21 2022 Summer Camp Guide

Executive Editor Nick Welsh Senior Editors Tyler Hayden and Matt Kettmann Associate Editor Jackson Friedman Opinions Editor Jean Yamamura News Reporters Ryan P. Cruz, Jun Starkey Executive Arts Editor Charles Donelan Arts Writer Josef Woodard Calendar Editor Terry Ortega Sports Editor Victor Bryant Food Writer George Yatchisin Food & Drink Fellow Vanessa Vin Travel Writers Macduff Everton, Mary Heebner Copy Editor Tessa Reeg

by Terry Ortega

Creative Director Caitlin Fitch Graphic Designer Ricky Barajas, Xavier Pereyra Production Designer Ava Talehakimi Web Content Managers Amanda Correa, Caitlin Kelley

NEWS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Columnists Dennis Allen, Gail Arnold, Sara Caputo, Christine S. Cowles, Roger Durling, Marsha Gray, Betsy J. Green, Amy Ramos, Jerry Roberts, Starshine Roshell Contributors Rob Brezsny, Melinda Burns, Ben Ciccati, John Dickson, Leslie Dinaberg, Camille Garcia, Keith Hamm, Rebecca Horrigan, Eric HvolbØll, Tom Jacobs, Shannon Kelley, Kevin McKiernan, Carolina Starin, Ethan Stewart, Tom Tomorrow, Maggie Yates, John Zant Director of Advertising Sarah Sinclair Marketing and Promotions Manager Emily Lee Advertising Representatives Camille Cimini Fruin, Suzanne Cloutier, Remzi Gokmen, Tonea Songer Digital Marketing Specialist Graham Brown Marketing and Promotions Administrator Anne Parayil Accounting Administrator Tobi Feldman Office Manager/Legal Advertising Tanya Spears Guiliacci Distribution Scott Kaufman

Angry Poodle Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OBITUARIES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Editorial Intern Madison Smoak Columnist Emeritus Barney Brantingham Photography Editor Emeritus Paul Wellman Founding Staff Emeriti Audrey Berman, George Delmerico, Richard Evans, Laszlo Hodosy

THE WEEK.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Honorary Consigliere Gary J. Hill

LIVING.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Indy Kids Bella and Max Brown, Elijah Lee Bryant, Henry and John Poett Campbell, Emilia Imojean Friedman, Finley James Hayden, Madeline Rose and Mason Carrington Kettmann, Norah Elizabeth Lee, Izzy and Maeve McKinley

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OPINIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

FOOD & DRINK .. . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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ASTROLOGY.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 CLASSIFIEDS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 ON THE COVER: Santa Barbara summer camps. Design by Caitlin Fitch.

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NEWS of the WEEK

MAR 24-31, 2022

by RYAN P. CRUZ, TYLER HAYDEN, JUN STARKEY, NICK WELSH, and JEAN YAMAMURA, with INDEPENDENT STAFF

A Scary Time for Tenants as Eviction Protections Vanish

State Senate Considers Extending Rental Assistance Timeframe to Forestall Evictions

by Jean Yamamura

bill in the California Legislature looks likely to pass that would extend eviction protections to June 30 for tenants suffering financially from COVID-19 and who have applied for rental assistance. The legislation, Assembly Bill 2179, is a limited renewal of three prior bills and was written in recognition that agencies are taking several months to process a huge backlog of applications. Though the rental assistance program ended on March 31, AB 2179 says evictions may not be made final if tenants can certify that their application is in the pipeline, but only through June 30. Assembly Bill 2719 passed the Assembly on Monday and is expected to pass the State Senate on Thursday, said Senator IMPERFECT SOLUTION: “This bill is not going to be perfect or solve all situations,” State Senator Monique Limón said of the Monique Limón, one of the legstate bill that would extend the deadline for tenants to pay back their landlords. islators who wrote the original rental assistance bill when she was an assemblymember. “This bill is not going working diligently to get to every applica- the Sheriff ’s Office, which serves notices of to be perfect or solve all situations,” Limón tion and help as many people as possible.” unlawful detainer, counted 352 that were said, adding that AB 2179 was very narrow. United Way has $16 million left to distrib- served in 2021. By comparison, 410 were It only applies to people in the application ute, and Cabrera said they expect to receive served in 2019 before the pandemic, and 138 pipeline for rental assistance as of March 31, further funding from the State of California, were served in 2020. Jennifer Smith, who heads the Legal Aid but because it is taking several months for though the amount is not yet known. Though tenants apply for the funds, the Foundation of Santa Barbara County, said applications to be processed, the bill allows applicants until the end of June to get the checks go directly to landlords and utility eviction activity has grown since the state funds to their landlord. companies and can cover debts retroactively eviction moratorium ended on September Lucia Trujillo with the Santa Barbara to 18 months ago. What has been holding 30. Legal Aid’s eviction case load had douTenants Union would like to see the bill do up applications is incomplete information, bled by November compared to the summore: “AB 2179 extends the current COVID Cabrera said. The majority of the people mer months. “We’ve seen everything from eviction protections until June 30, but it pre- United Way sees currently are families who folks still dealing with COVID impacts, empts local jurisdictions from passing their have been scraping to get by or borrowing landlords attempting to skirt the protecown ordinances on COVID nonpayment of money from friends or relatives to pay their tions of the Tenant Protection Act, and illerent. It also does not extend the Emergency rent up until now. For people who’ve been gal lockouts and rent increases, too.” Smith evicted, Cabrera said they were permitted warned that although the rent funds may Rental Assistance Program,” she said. About 200,000 Californians have com- to use rental funds toward hotel stays, rental continue, “Everyone who owes rent April pleted applications but are awaiting pay- application fees, and moving expenses. 1 forward is at risk of eviction, even if AB ment, according to the state’s rent relief As well, in a threat of eviction, an applica- 2179 passes. And already folks who owe rent dashboard. In Santa Barbara, the county tion confirmation for rental assistance can could be evicted for nonpayment if they do contracted with the United Way to process be used to show a landlord that the tenant is not have any COVID-related defenses or applications, and the nonprofit is actively in the pipeline and will be receiving funds. protections.” working through at least 2,000. More than Cabrera said that if applicants have mislaid Legal Aid has seen much confusion 6,000 have yet to be processed at all, said their confirmation, they can get one by calling amid the changes of the past two years, Melinda Cabrera, vice president of strategic or emailing the United Way program at (805) even beyond the special COVID rules. It’s partnerships for the nonprofit. To date, $32 965-8591 or assistance@UnitedWaySB.org. resulted in “record levels of housing insemillion in assistance has been distributed to Should a tenant receive an eviction notice, curity and displacement,” said Smith. “It’s 7,500 individuals or households. however, all agencies advise seeking legal help going to take a community-wide effort to “We acknowledge that this is a very scary immediately. prevent more overcrowding, uninhabitable time for a lot of people,” Cabrera said. “We While it is difficult to ascertain the actual conditions, housing insecurity, and homewant to let the community know that we are number of evictions in Santa Barbara County, lessness.” n For the latest news and longer versions of many of these stories, visit independent.com/news. 6

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NEWS BRIEFS HOUSING The third phase of the Willow Springs housing project will add 104 low-income and 228 market-rate homes to Goleta’s building stock, for a total of 332 units at the southeast corner below the Los Carneros and Highway 101 intersection. Called Heritage Ridge and developed by the Towbes Group, the 17-acre project has encountered resistance from the Environmental Defense Center, who say the project’s northeast corner encroaches into the stream setback of Los Carneros Creek. At a Goleta Planning Commission meeting 3/28, chair Jennifer Fullerton continued the decision-making to 4/25 after about an hour of public comment.

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Three appeals were filed regarding the Carpinteria Planning Commission’s decision on the Rincon Trail Project — a 2,800-foot bike and pedestrian trail connecting the city to Rincon Beach Park — leading the Carpinteria City Council to conditionally accept the appeals, reversing the decision and sending city staff back to the drawing board to come up with another alternative. The major push wasn’t against the trail itself but instead surrounded concerns over bicycle and pedestrian safety and preserving the favorite flying spot for the local soaring community. Full story at independent.com/ rincon-trail-appeal.

COMMUNITY The First 5 Santa Barbara County Commission for Children and Families is offering grants to nonprofits, schools, and institutes of higher learning that serve children from birth to 5 years old, their families, and those that care for them. The grants range from $2,500-$15,000 and include projects that specifically aim to address social justice and equity. For more information on how to apply, visit first5sbc.org. Full story at independent.com/first-5.

LABOR In weeklong balloting that concluded on 3/26, grocery union members voted to strike for better wages and conditions. The grocery store workers cited “unfair labor practices” as well as high profits by the grocery industry during the pandemic while they worked in difficult conditions, with illness and even some deaths among union ranks. Ralphs, Albertons, Vons, and Pavilions markets may see picket lines, though negotiations were set to resume after print deadline on 3/30, according to a union press release. Full story at independent.com/grocery-strike.

COMMUNITY The body of a woman “partially covered in a blanket, who had been dead for several hours” was discovered CONT’D ON PAGE 9 

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Report Reveals Nuclear Safety Inspectors’ Significant Failure at Diablo Canyon by Nick Welsh he Office of the Inspector General issued a damning report on a significant failure by nuclear safety inspectors charged with ensuring the safe operation of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in Avila Beach in southern San Luis Obispo County that led to one of the plant’s two reactors being shut down for eight days in July 2020. A steel pipe that fed water into the backup cooling system for one of the two nuclear reactors sprung a small leak, allowing 3.9 gallons of water to escape a minute through a hole 1/16th of an inch in diameter. The leak occurred because the pipe had become badly corroded from exposure to moisture that had gotten in underneath the pipe’s insulation material. But the real problem highlighted by the Office of Inspector General for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was the failure of on-site safety inspectors with the NRC to detect the corrosion that led to the leak during an inspection of the plant that took place three months prior. Worse yet, according to the report, inspectors claimed to have inspected the area of the plant in question, when in fact they had not. “The NRC had not inspected the area where the leak occurred even though its inspection report indicated that inspectors had conducted a complete walkdown of the AFW (auxiliary feedwater system) in April 2020,” the report states. The Office of the Inspector General was alerted shortly after the leak was discovered on July 23, 2020. The NRC had received numerous tips that the April inspection had been botched, prompting the Inspector General to investigate the inspection. The resulting event inquiry report found that NRC inspectors had spent only five hours during the April 2020 inspection when the procedures required for a complete inspection take 12 hours. The tip-off that something might have been amiss was the visual “dents” that appeared at the surface of the aluminum sheath covering the insulation surrounding the pipes of the backup cooling system. Such dents — which made it appear the insulation had been stepped on — typically suggest the presence of moisture in the insulation, the report states. In the April inspection — and in subsequent weekly inspections — those dents, it turns out, were overlooked. The Office of the Inspector General

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‘Unsettling and Unacceptable’ HINDSIGHT 20/20: Inspectors overlooked a corroded water pipe in Diablo Canyon’s backup cooling system, which sprung a leak and shut down the nuclear power plant for eight days.

found that responsible parties within the NRC’s inspection team did not think corrosion could be identified underneath “crushed” insulation material. Others opined that such degradation was typical for most power plants. In hindsight, senior supervisory officials conceded that the resident inspector “probably” and “maybe” should have followed up more closely. This lack of certainty about a basic inspection function troubled the authors of the Inspector General’s report. When the leak was detected, the reactor in question was not in operation, having been shut down already to allow the plant’s owner and operator, PG&E, to address a hydrogen leak. At no time did the backup cooling system stop providing coolant to the system, the report stresses. Since then, the report added, all necessary repairs have been made to the pipe. The backup cooling system is designed to provide a level of redundancy to a core safety requirement of all nuclear power plants: that there’s enough water to keep the reactor cores from overheating and generating an operational nuclear incident. It’s not clear from the report when the leak started. What is clear is that it didn’t happen overnight. While the full extent of the corrosion was not specified in the report, it was apparently extensive. Of the 40 sections of pipe that were inspected after the fact, seven were sufficiently corroded that they required replacement. Congressmember Salud Carbajal, whose district includes Diablo Canyon, said he found the report findings, “unsettling and unacceptable,” adding, “The negligence detailed in this report will erode the public trust in those who are tasked with keeping us safe.” Diablo Canyon’s two towers are the two remaining nuclear power generators in California. PG&E has decided to shut Diablo Canyon down in 2025 when its license expires rather than make the massive, expensive changes likely to be required to get re-licensed. In light of growing concern over climate change, there’s been a recent resurgence of interest in keeping the Diablo Canyon plant online and operational. Nuclear power produces no greenhouse gases. That effort is likely to go nowhere and is already waning. Governor Gavin Newsom weighed in on the plant’s future this week, stating he thought it should be shut down. n

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Environmental Heroes

Community Environmental Council (CEC) proudly announces the recipients of its 2022 Santa Barbara Earth Day Environmental Heroes Award. CEC will honor Kenny Loggins, award-winning singer-songwriter and humanitarian, along with certified graduates of CEC’s UC Climate Stewards program.

earth day 2022 2022 Saturday April 23 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Proposed Self-Check-In Hotel Causes Concerns Garden Street Neighbors Worry over Noise, Security Issues

The awards ceremony will take place at this year’s Santa Barbara Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre.

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A rendering of the self-check-in hotel project at 812 Garden Street

by Ryan P. Cruz

proposed 30-room, self check-in hotel project at 812 Garden Street has raised eyebrows among neighbors after the project received final design approval through the Historic Landmarks Commission’s consent agenda on March 2. Several members of the public reached out to the commissioners, including the executive director of the neighboring Laguna Cottage for Seniors and former Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation commissioner Beebe Longstreet, who expressed concerns about the noise from so many new rental units and about the lack of on-site management. Historic Landmarks Commission Vice Chair Steve Hausz addressed these concerns, stating that the commission only approved the exterior changes to the existing building, which were very minor. How the project would actually be managed was not within the commission’s purview, he said. At the City Council meeting shortly after the commission’s final approval, Longstreet spoke during public comment, focusing on the issues of noise, security, and parking, but most of all, she expressed concerns over what she said would be an “unregulated” hotel. “We’re looking at 30 units of, basically, Airbnb,” Longstreet said. She worried that the influx of short-term visitors without a lobby or check-in desk could be a recipe for disaster and cited a California code that says any apartment building with more than 12 units must have on-site management. “How is this going forward, and who enforces the lack of management?” she asked.

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The owner behind the project is Arvand Sabetian, a Bay Area native now living in Santa Barbara, who made news when he founded a company, Arvixe, in his junior year of high school and sold it a few years later for $22 million. His current company is Ziprent, which is described as “next-generation property management.” Sabetian said he hopes to work with the city and his new neighbors. The plan rendering shows an office building converted into 30 individual units, each with its own kitchenette, a 998-squarefoot mezzanine, and an elevator that would replace the existing staircase. Renters would receive a personalized key code on their phone, specific to their stay. When guests check out, a cleaning service receives another message to check the unit. With 30 units, Sabetian said there would rarely be a day with no staff on-site. He added that the lack of a lobby, while it sounds like it would be a free-for-all, actually leads to a more low-key location. Guests have no place to congregate and typically go off to explore the city. “It’s not a resort. People aren’t really gonna hang out.” Sabetian owns another smaller building in Santa Barbara, Casa Valerio at 6 East Valerio Street, which operates under the same plan. The Garden Street location also has 23 dedicated parking spaces, and Sabetian intends to keep them all available for potential guests. He intends to begin construction as soon as he is permitted, but he said he would continue to work with neighbors n with any concerns they may have.

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S.B. Police have arrested four individuals in connection to the late-night stabbing on Milpas Street that left Port Hueneme man Valentine Hernandez, 40, dead on 3/20. DA Joyce E. Dudley announced on 3/25 that charges have been filed against Carlos Rios Zavala, 53, for one count of murder with a special allegation for personal use of a knife, and Alejandro Mendoza Zarco, 44; Leticia Munoz, 60; and Jesus Manuel ZavalaZazueta, 45, have been charged with accessory after the fact to murder. Zavala is currently being held on $2 million bail. Full story at independent .com/milpas-stabbing. Eric Ramirez-Aguilar — the driver who struck and killed Goleta couple Adolfo Corral and Mary Jane Becerra Corral while they were walking their dogs along Cathedral Oaks Road in February 2020 — has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison for vehicular manslaughter. Ramirez-Aguilar had pleaded guilty in December 2021 to felony gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving while under the influence causing great bodily injury, and fleeing the scene of an accident that resulted in death. Full story at independent.com/ ramirez-aguilar. The Sheriff’s Office arrested the man who escaped from the S.B. County Main Jail and his two presumed accomplices on 3/28. After arresting alleged accomplices Angelli Mariah Roman and Janelle Dantane Hodges, both 24, during a traffic stop, detectives tracked down the escapee, Joshua Camarillo-Sanchez, 23, to a motel in S.L.O. CamarilloSanchez was arrested and booked at the Main Jail for his original charges and additional charges of escape from jail, conspiracy, and violation of a court order. He is being held on $1,390,000 bail. Full story at independent.com/jailbreak-arrests. An officer-involved shooting last October in Lompoc was ruled a “justifiable homicide,” according to a review of the Sheriff’s Office investigation released by the DA on 3/25. The incident occurred when Lompoc Police were dispatched to a residence after receiving reports of a man — later identified as Travis Carlon, 32 — with a gun holding a male and female hostage, with Carlon threatening suicide, according to the report. When “Carlon came out of the residence with a gun and pointed the gun directly at officers,” the report reads, three officers fired at Carlon, hitting him 15 times and killing him. Full story at independent.com/ justifiable-homicide. Inmates in S.B. jails can partake in college courses again, according to Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Raquel Zick. The Sheriff’s Office is partnering with

PUBLIC SAFETY A semi-truck caught fire on the northbound lane of Highway 101 on 3/24, causing a collision and a full closure of the northbound lane of the highway. No injuries were reported. The wheels of the truck’s rear tires reportedly caught fire first, eventually spreading and igniting a fire in the truck’s trailer. COU RTESY SB SH ER I F F ’S OF F IC E

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Santa Barbarans who saw smoke rising from the State Route 154 area were most likely seeing the pile burn scheduled for the Painted Cave area on 3/29 and 3/30. Weather conditions after Monday’s storm dumped nearly two and a half inches at the top of San Marcos Pass made this a good time to clear away about one acre’s worth of accumulated brush to reduce flammables in the area. County firefighters conducted the burn operation, with the coordination of several other agencies, such as the county air quality district and Los Padres National Forest. n

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BOOK BUCKS: Santa Barbara Library Foundation Boardmember and Co-Chair of the Public Library Foundation Campaign Cabinet Jim Jackson presents a $5 million check to Library Director Jessica Cadiente.

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project that has been a city dream for more than a decade — the Santa Barbara Central Library Renovation Project, including its 10,000-squarefoot plaza with space for festivals, events, and more — was unanimously approved by City Council on Tuesday. The $9.3 million construction contract with Nationwide Contracting Services, a company from Los Angeles, was the culmination of years of effort, with initial planning starting in 2011, according to Library Director Jessica Cadiente. It also marked another successful public-private collaborative funding effort, with the Santa Barbara Library Foundation raising $5 million toward the project. The remaining $4.3 million will come out of the city’s coffers through Measure C and general funds. “This is probably the happiest day in my career here at the city of Santa Barbara,” Cadiente said. The project received final design approval in January 2020, but the pandemic put everything on a two-year pause. Now with the contract approved, construction is set to begin as early as July 2022. “As you can imagine, we are on the precipice of creating a cultural campus, as we are the heart of the arts district,” Cadiente said. Cadiente hopes the new space, to be named Michael Towbes Library Plaza in honor of the renowned local philanthropist, will serve as a “cultural hub” of the Historic Arts District, nestled between the Courthouse, the Museum of Art, and the Granada, Arlington, and Lobero theaters. The plaza will be fully programmable for school visits, makers’ markets, art installations, and movie nights, she said, and will be able to hold up to 1,200 people. Jim Jackson, Santa Barbara Library Foundation Boardmember and Co-Chair of the Public Library Foundation Campaign Cabinet, who helped raise nearly half the money, was there to present Cadiente with the oversized multimillion-dollar check. “I think this project really stands to make Santa Barbara a star of how downtowns

can be revitalized, and how they can draw people in the right way: with educational ideas, children’s programs, festivals, things that will make the city a place to go and spend time downtown, ” Jackson said. The contract would also include renovations to the lower-level staff area of the library and a new ADA-compliant elevator to make the building more accessible to wheelchair users. Several councilmembers expressed a deep personal connection with the project and with the library itself as a hub for the community. “I spent every day of high school after school at the library, up on the roof there when it used to be open,” Councilmember Kristen Sneddon said. “It’s a very special place to me.” Councilmember Alejandra Gutierrez, who grew up in a Spanish-speaking home, said she learned how to read in English in a city library, where the local librarian would give her lessons after school. In high school, she said the Central Library was her safe haven, a place she found peace and quiet and eventually where she would fill out college applications. Another councilmember, Eric Friedman, recounted his time serving on the city’s library advisory board in 2007. He said he remembers an architect who drew up a schematic of “what was possible” with the library and asked it be placed on the agenda. “We put it on, and ever since then, we had a regular update, for all those years, on the progress on it, and eventually it’s come to fruition,” Friedman said. “I’m now old enough to officially say that I’ve made it through the city’s planning process.” The Central Library and its plaza have been uninviting for the past few years, with chain-link fences surrounding a barren concrete-and-dirt space, but with construction set to begin soon, Friedman said the library will once again be the centerpiece to the downtown area, along with De la Guerra Plaza and the Courthouse. “There was this missing middle, and now we have that, so our community is much better off,” n he said.

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Chief Debates Police Review Supports Idea; Opposes Draft Recommendation by Nick Welsh anta Barbara’s acting Police Chief Bernard Melekian and members of the Community Formation Commission finally got down to brass tacks last Wednesday evening. On the table was the commission’s draft proposal — nearly a year in the making — for a police oversight board, inspired by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers in 2020. Melekian made it clear that he and the department supported the creation of a police oversight commission, but he could not support the specific proposal crafted by the commission. That proposal calls for a new hybrid entity: an appointed oversight board reflecting a broad spectrum of the community coupled with a new city office of police oversight — staffed with an executive and an ombudsperson — to conduct independent audits of police practices and policies, track investigations of police misconduct, and reach out to the community. The preliminary cost estimate is $600,000. Melekian prefaced his remarks by explaining he was fast approaching his 49th year in law enforcement, 30 of which, he noted, had been spent pursuing various reform efforts. “I am neither unaware nor naïve about the role of policing in enforcing racist cultural norms,” he stated. “But true reform and true change is about a change of heart, not merely a change of policy or a change of rules.” For change to occur — which Melekian said was necessary even in well-served communities like Santa Barbara — there needs to be genuine collaboration between law enforcement and the community. As currently proposed, however, no one with experience in law enforcement would be eligible to serve on the oversight board. Melekian described this prohibition as “disheartening.” The commission’s decision to exclude, he said, “sends a message that not all lived experience matters.” His choice of words was intentional. The draft proposal underscores the importance of enlisting those with “lived experience” with homelessness or as defendants in the criminal justice system. The oversight commission, Melekian said, would help foster better communication and trust, especially in those communities that have been traditionally marginalized. Not only would it receive complaints of misconduct, but it would also reflect broader concerns about policing, identify police practices that should be audited, receive reports from the chief on policy matters, and provide a forum during high-intensity incidents to allow the chief to communicate more directly with the community at large.

But Melekian expressed concern that the model adopted by the commission reflected the “national narrative” of excessive force and racist cops, not the on-the-ground realities of Santa Barbara’s police officers. Over the past five years, he said the department has averaged 20 complaints a year; most of those involved bad attitude. Force of any kind has been deployed, he said, in only 2.5 percent of all arrests and in one-tenth of one percent of all stops. Over the past 10 years, he said, there have been three officer-involved fatalities, one of which involved a suspect who opened fire on SWAT officers attempting to execute an arrest warrant. The SBPD, Melekian stated, “models best practices and learns from its mistakes.” Most cities adopt police review boards in reaction to something terrible that’s happened, he noted. Santa Barbara was acting proactively instead. No new office was needed, he said. Audits could be farmed out to third-party agencies or assigned to an assistant city administrator. He opposed any involvement by any oversight board in disciplinary recommendations or ongoing investigations. The board, he said, should have the option of seeking an outside investigator but only after the department had been given two chances to get it right. Better to start small and grow later if need be, he counseled. The interchange between Melekian and the commissioners was respectful and lively. Commission chair Gabe Escobedo took the lead by asking if the low number of complaints filed against the department “might not represent the full picture.” Many community members, he said, are unfamiliar with or distrustful of the complaint process. Also, Escobedo wondered whether the department might be too understaffed to provide the necessary support for audits which will then “wind up on the back burner.” For the oversight board to be an agent of trustbuilding, Escobedo argued, it needed to be endowed with independent authority. The two men stood their respective ground. Melekian thought the auditing and monitoring proposal is “an unnecessary expense; it has the potential to become very bureaucratic.” Escobedo replied what Melekian wanted “looks like a police oversight board in name only,” that would be an advisory board, not equipped to advocate. Melekian stated that the boardmembers themselves could advocate on the public’s behalf. The commission will review the results of a public outreach survey — it received 1,000 responses — and that of the nine focus groups with 75 participants before determining what changes, if any, they want to make. The matter is scheduled to go to the City Council for deliberations on April 22. n

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CACHUMA CACHE: Lake Cachuma is roughly half full right now; one quarter of the water in the lake is owned by the City of Santa Barbara.

COVERING THE COST: Santa Barbara and other local, community-funded school districts will receive significantly less funding from the state to support their transitional kindergarten programs, forcing them to find other ways to cover the cost.

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recent California mandate requiring schools to offer universal transitional kindergarten (TK) programs by 2025 would put a strain on the budgets of several school districts in Santa Barbara, according to their administrators and faculty. This would cause a ripple effect of budget cuts and potentially forcing schools to cut or delay other school programs, these educators are warning their communities as well as Sacramento legislators. Earlier this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the mandate, which includes requiring a 12-to-one ratio of students to adults in transitional kindergarten classes and expanding the age eligibility for 4-year-olds who, because of when their birthdays fell, would have missed the cutoff for kindergarten. Santa Barbara Unified School District and neighboring districts such as Hope and Carpinteria are community-funded districts, meaning the majority of the school’s funding is made from local property taxes and not from the state. Though most districts in California will receive additional funding from the state to support the transitional kindergarten program, Santa Barbara and other local districts will receive significantly less, forcing these districts to find other ways to cover the cost. The program will be phased in over the next three school years until the 202526 school year, when it is mandated to be fully functional. Once the program is fully integrated, Assistant Superintendent Business Services for Santa Barbara Unified Kim Hernandez said the district will have hired up to eight additional teachers, and between 14 and 16 additional para-educators, due to the new student-teacher ratio mandate. This

staff increase will translate into a potential $1.2 million increase in the annual district budget, Hernandez said, not including the potential hundreds of thousands of dollars that new facilities, such as bathrooms accessible for smaller children, will cost. Superintendent of Hope Unified School District Anne Hubbard said that unless Hope District receives additional funding, the school might have to delay a dual immersion program, which supports students learning two languages, Spanish and English, concurrently. She said it also might force the school to increase its class sizes across all grade levels. “For Hope, there’s a huge difference in what we can offer if this program isn’t funded,” Hubbard said, explaining that additional state funding could mean a more quality education for transitional kindergarten students versus a bare-bones curriculum. “I’m going to have to make cuts no matter what.” Officials from the Santa Barbara education community, including Hernandez and Hubbard, have been working with state legislators such as Senator Monique Limón to implore other legislators to agree to provide more funding for the districts that must rely on money from community taxes. Senator Limon has sent a letter to her colleagues about this issue, calling on them to recognize the financial crisis this would cause for community funded districts. “When TK was created for a small cohort of students, many school districts in my area absorbed this new cost by redirecting funds from existing programs,” she said. “An expansion of transitional kindergarten for a full 12 months will be even more costly and will jeopardize the quality of the academic programs in our district.” n

by Nick Welsh he pounding rain that arrived early Monday morning may have been strong enough to rattle a few windows, but it won’t be enough to extricate the South Coast from the drought. Thus far, slightly more than two inches were reported on San Marcos Pass — enough to temporarily raise concerns about the possibility of debris flow in the scar area of last summer’s Alisal Fire. The cities of Santa Barbara and Goleta got even less. Undoubtedly it will help some, but given that California is now in the 779th day of the most prolonged drought in recorded state history, it will not be enough. While it came as big news last week that the State Water Project would only be delivering 5 percent of the water to which subscriber agencies are contractually entitled — down from 15 percent — city water planners had already been assuming that we’d be getting nothing at all. That being said, city water planners had been hoping to secure an additional 2,000 acre-feet of water this year from ag interests north of the Delta using the state water pipeline infrastructure to transport it here. That hope now seems more of a dream. City water customers have been tightening their belts considerably — by 25 percent — since the last major drought beginning in 2013. “Community usage still remains on par with what the city used in the 1950s, when the population was half of what it is today,” said Councilmember Kristen Sneddon. Sneddon represents the city on the Cachuma Operations and Maintenance Board, the body that manages Lake Cachuma, the reservoir that supplies roughly half the water for the South Coast. Cachuma is roughly half full right now; one quarter of the water in the lake is owned by the City of Santa Barbara. Translated, that’s 23,000 acre-feet worth of water in the lake, slightly more than twice as much water as the city uses a year. “No one knows when this drought will

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elected office is directly proportional to the willingness of those seeking it to lie, cheat, steal, and fight. By this measure, the Superintendent of County Education, perhaps the most important, least understood elected office nobody ever heard of, has finally hit the big time. Either that or Santa Barbara is now under siege by a small but ardent right-wing conspiracy, the likes of which we haven’t seen since local members of the John Birch Society lynched in effigy the then-Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren and the then-NewsPress founder and owner T.M. Storke back in the 1960s. And no, I am not making this up. Those were simpler times. Back then, those citizens who were aggrieved by the creeping hand of one-world statism railed against such things as fluoride in the municipal water supply — still perhaps the single greatest public health innovation since sliced bread, though gluten-free, of course. Today, they’ve been denouncing vaccine and masking requirements as totalitarian oppression. Back then, aggrieved citizens tried to take over school boards, warning that One World Conspiracy propagandists were brainwashing our children to believe the United Nations was more important than the United States. Today, the fault line of this ideological divide is over equity and implicit-bias training.

Sixty years later and only the names have changed. Lying somewhere on this spectrum, we have Christy Lozano — an 18-year physical education instructor with Santa Barbara’s anything but unified school district — and the court battle to stop her from running for County Superintendent of Schools. On a recent social media video, Lozano — also a Christian minister, union rep, and soccer coach — comes across as a modern-day Joan of Arc: righteous, soulful, attractive, and above all, long-suffering. At school board meetings where she speaks frequently, however, she comes off more as a gale-force wind, aggrieved that parental authority is being usurped by social activist administrators who, she contends, are forcefeeding students an agenda that leads to white self-loathing. At 4 p.m. on March 11, Lozano submitted papers to county elections officials to run for County Superintendent of Schools against the incumbent, Dr. Susan Salcido. That was just one hour before the filing deadline elapsed. County elections czar Joe Holland didn’t have enough time to verify that Lozano possessed all the administrative certificates needed to qualify to run for this post. With the clock ticking, Holland greenlighted her candidacy, explaining he didn’t have the info to say no. There hasn’t been a contested race for county schools superintendent in Santa Barbara for 35 years.

It’s worth noting that Holland is now also

being challenged by another spokesperson for the culturally aggrieved right, Elrawd MacLearn, who ran unsuccessfully as part of a

conservative slate for the Santa Barbara school board two years ago. To belabor an obvious point, the inflamed right is targeting elections officers — voting rights equals election theft — and school boards throughout the nation, and, now they are doing it here. Coming seemingly out of left field to

oppose Lozano’s candidacy — unsuccessfully — on the hyper-technical grounds

that she lacks the administrative certificates required to serve was Mollie Culver, the ubiquitous campaign consultant for the so-called Democratic Machine, who has worked with the likes of Lois Capps, Gregg Hart, Cathy Murillo, and the cannabis industry, not to mention so many school bond measures that to name them all would induce a seizure. Representing Culver is a Sacramento law firm that frequently represents the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association, on the board of which

incumbent Salcido sits. Culver is also exceptionally tight with former State Assemblymember, former State Senator, and former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell, who still works closely with the aforementioned statewide cabal of county superintendents. The play here looks to be that Jack called Mollie,

who sued Joe to keep Christy off the ballot. Got it? On the flip side, Lozano is represented by John Thyne III, perhaps the single most ubiquitous person in Santa Barbara. John, as he is also known, is tight with James Fenkner — who is known simply as “Fenkner,” not James, even though it’s harder to pronounce — who is at the epicenter of the backlash against the sometimes excessively woke but necessary politics of inclusion roiling the school district. Fenkner, who started Fair Education to oppose a voluntary implicitbias training program, is a likable guy and talented schemer who seems to need a good fight to keep boredom at bay. I read the legal briefs of both sides. It was “How many angels can dance on a head of a pin?” versus “How many ways can you cut a baby in half?” Both sides agreed Lozano is not presently qualified to serve because she has never held the requisite administrative posts. But if she won the election, Thyne argued with ingenious circularity, Lozano would then have the administrative position needed to allow her to be qualified to run. In the end, Judge Colleen Sterne explained she didn’t want to block the people from choosing. Lozano will be on the ballot. The moral of the story, of course, is that we always go crazy when we talk about race. And in America, everything is about race. Why else would you lynch Earl Warren in effigy? —Nick Welsh

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hile driving toward the Mesa past the freeway on Carrillo Street this afternoon, I saw that the new crosswalk warning lights had been activated. I was in the right lane, and I stopped to let two little girls cross in front of me. These girls were so small that they weren’t as tall as the hood of my car. Imagine my horror as a gray sedan shot past me full speed ahead on my left as the girls were in front of my vehicle. A few seconds later and I would have been witness to an unspeakable spectacle. I don’t know who to blame for this situation. I will certainly think twice before driving through there in the right lane again. Do the planners really think that drivers will suddenly stop halfway up the hill where there has never been a crosswalk before just because a yellow light is flashing? I have always considered the “run for your life” crosswalk on De la Vina Street where cars are turning off of State Street to be the most ill-conceived crosswalk in town. Not anymore.

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he evening commute on Highway 1 shows the heavy traffic of people heading back to Lompoc at the end of a Santa Barbara workday. A story published in February on the council’s discussions on city growth made it clear they did not share a common vision of the problem or how it should be addressed. Some expressed the urgency of housing for those who make the city’s existence possible: educators; childcare, health care, and elderly care workers; gardeners and painters; house and office cleaners; cooks and waiters, etc. Despite their great contribution to the city, they are forced to spend more than half their income on rent, or else commute back and forth. Mayor Randy Rowse expressed his refusal to “sacrifice” what makes Santa Barbara “something special.” Was the mayor referring to the many one-bedroom apartments inhabited by more than one family of children and adults sharing a small space? What about the impact of commuting on air quality? Santa Barbara is not isolated from its surround-

ings. Whatever is done here has had and continues to have impacts on the broader region. In the several debates about urban planning, as long ago as 2015, the city commissioned a leading group of academics and activists to help formulate an urban development plan and zoning for housing. Their conclusion was similar to the mayor’s comment: Growth would sacrifice what makes Santa Barbara “special.” The result in other cities undergoing the same evolution is similar Santa Barbara’s: The cities grew, their economy diversified and expanded, and more people were employed in thriving industries, particularly in higher education and research, technology, tourism, and services. Yet we suffer from the same problems: a city that mistreats its inhabitants, those who keep it thriving, for whom living here means an enormous sacrifice. It is imponderable to think of our urban future as something more just and inclusive but also one that incorporates in its planning agreements with neighboring communities where a substantial part of those who care for our children, our elderly, and our sick; those who educate them; those who keep our gardens beautiful and paint our homes and businesses, also reside. Our city will be even more beautiful when it has the capacity to accommodate all those who, in one way or another, make Santa Barbara possible every day.

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t is clear that war crimes have been and continue to be committed by Russia in its prosecution of an illegal war. NATO and the overwhelming majority of the nations of the world have condemned Russia’s actions as horrific. The time will come when it will be possible for the international community to hold Russia accountable for its barbaric behavior. The financial sanctions imposed on Russia include freezing hundreds of billions of dollars of Russia’s reserve currency and gold held by non-Russian institutions. Coordinated international action should be taken to direct the payment of these assets to the people of Ukraine and its government as a reparation for the damages done by Russia. Actions have consequences; Russia must be held account—Phil McKenna, S.B. able. INDEPENDENT.COM

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obituaries Gary M. Williams

1/9/1939 - 12/19/2021

Gary M. Williams, age 78 of Darby, Montana passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022. Gary was born on December 31, 1943, in Santa Barbara, California to Thomas L. Williams and Kathleen D. (Dearing) Williams. He grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley in where he was a member of FFA while attending Santa Ynez High School. His parents owned the Green Head Duck Club where he developed his phenomenal skill with a shotgun. He was equally skilled with a rifle and hunted the hills surrounding the valley for deer and any other “edible” that had the misfortune to cross his path. His parents later leased the Hilton Lakes Pack Station in the Sierras, where he worked as a hunting and fishing guide, packing the guests into the mountains by horseback and pack mules. Gary joined the United States Army in 1966 and soon found himself on a ship headed for Vietnam. He served in Battery “B”, 2d Battalion, 94th Artillery. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the “Expert” rating with a rifle. He also received a “Letter of Appreciation” from Battery “M” 4th Battalion, 12th Marines 3d Marine Division for his “intrepidity, and unselfish courage” in extracting a Marine trapped in a burning 155mm Howitzer during a firefight with the North Vietnamese forces north of Cam Lo. He was later injured in a helicopter crash and was transferred back to the States where he spent seven months in the MHS USAH in Fort Ord, California. Upon his recovery, he received an Honorable Discharge in March 1969. After returning home, Gary continued to work as a hunting and fishing guide. Soon thereafter, he was recruited by the Mint Casino in Las Vegas to manage their Trap and Skeet Club. During his time there he ran into 16

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Robert Petersen, Publisher of Guns and Ammo Magazine. Mr. Petersen had met Gary while shooting at the Green Head Duck Club. Shortly after their chance meeting at the gun club, Mr. Petersen asked Gary to manage his 4000-acre hunting retreat in northern Los Angeles County. Gary accepted the offer and worked for Mr. Petersen and his wife for over 20 years. During that time, he developed that ranch and another Mr. Petersen owned in San Luis Obispo County into top notch habitat for deer, ducks, quail, and dove. He spent many happy years hunting with Mr. Petersen. Gary’s parents moved to the southern Bitterroot Valley in Montana after retirement. Gary immediately loved the area and made his home in Darby when he retired. Gary was a member of Los Rancheros Vistadores which he joined in 1973. His other memberships and affiliations include the NRA, SCI, American Quarter Horse Association, American Mule Racing Association, the Jockey Club, United States Team Roping Championships, and various local and nationwide Gun Clubs. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Stephen Williams, and his daughter Holly Williams. He is survived by his wife Lynn, his daughter Heidi Williams, his son Jake Williams (Charlene), brother Tom Williams, Jr. (Mary Anne), five grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, one niece, and two nephews. At his request, there will be no formal services. Gary was a generous donor to many causes. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, if you wish to donate to your favorite charity or the non-profit Alzheimer’s Association in his memory, the family would be forever grateful. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gary Michael Williams, please visit www.dalyleachchapel.com

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Thomas “Tom” Gerard Geshay

Susanne House McEwen

Thomas “Tom” Gerard Geshay, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022, at Serenity House in Santa Barbara, California. He died surrounded by his loving wife, daughters and granddaughter. He is “set free” at last after a twoyear struggle with dementia and other health issues. Born on December 2, 1936, in Racine, WI, Tom was one of 6 siblings (Richard, Jim, Bob, John, and Nancy). He relocated to California to attend college and then went on to Talbot Seminary, where he earned his first masters degree in Divinity and Theology. Tom later moved to Portland, OR where he received his second masters degree from Western Seminary. It was during his first pastorate position in Forest Grove, OR where he met and married his wife of 54 years, Juliana (Knies) Geshay. Tom was a dedicated minister for 55 years, during which he inspired and cared for others along their spiritual journey. He pastored 5 churches, served as Interim Pastor to 3 churches and finished his career serving as Chaplain for almost ten years at Valle Verde. Tom was also a caring husband and father, who worked hard to provide for his family and inspired them with his heart for service and generosity to others. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all whose lives he touched. Tom Geshay is survived by his wife, Juliana (Knies) Geshay, his two daughters (Sabrina Geshay and Angela Kivela), son-in-law (Ryan Kivela), two grandchildren (Liam Kivela and Shayla Geshay), and countless relatives in the US and Europe, all of whom adored him for the fun-loving, warm-hearted man he was. He leaves behind a legacy of love. A memorial service will be held in celebration of Tom’s life on April 9th, 2022, at 1pm at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara. There will be a reception following the service.

Santa Barbara mourns the loss of Susanne House McEwen an active, giving member of the community all of her life, who died after a long and valiant struggle with cancer on March 8, 2022, her son’s birthday. Susanne was a Santa Barbara native, born on January 4, 1938, and clearly loved this city. She attended Dolores School, Santa Barbara Catholic High School, and was a graduate of UCSB where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. After her marriage to Willard McEwen (Bill) at the Old Mission, the newly weds moved to San Francisco where Susanne taught school while Bill went to law school. Once Bill was ready to practice law, they returned to Santa Barbara and Susanne began a life of sharing her many talents with the community as a member of the Junior League while she raised their three children and Bill was a U.S. Magistrate judge. Susanne created Chambers, Ltd, an interior design and decorating business, which she ran for 30 years. Casa del Herrero was just one of the recipients of her energy and talent. She was a docent early on and loved not only the house, but the garden, serving as the trainer for new docents among other responsibilities. A master of flower arrangement as well as an avid gardener, she co-chaired the “Andalusian Treasure” Flower Show at Casa del Herrero in 2006 and wove flowers into the activities for docents and for visitors wherever possible Susanne was an artist whose palette was the garden, so it was natural for her to be active as a member of the Garden Club of Santa Barbara where she served as membership chair, program chair, ways and means co-chair, and president. Her floral designs won awards in every show, and she prided herself on creating them on a shoestring. She was a

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key organizer of the Art of the Arrangement events, the Garden Club’s collaboration with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Having lost two children to cancer, Susanne’s true passion was the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center where she dedicated her talent and energy enthusiastically. Susanne was the energizing force behind the Garden Club’s floral design workshops for recovering cancer patients, most of which she taught, and she organized weekly arrangements donated by members of the Garden Club for the Cancer Center reception desk. Susanne’s crowning achievement, however, was her years-long, tireless, diligent, and against-all-odds efforts to restore the commemorative Olive Grove of 19 “Victory Trees” that our club planted in 1919 to recognize the dead of WWI. She was affronted by the lack of maintenance and overgrowth of the area and wanted to restore it as a place of honor. Taking on the “powers that be”, she attended innumerable city meetings and declared her own personal victory when new trees were planted, and the grove rededicated in 2019. In a touching moment, Susanne went to visit the project after its completion and saw an elderly man placing small American flags on either side of the grove’s commemorative plaque. Susanne was not an awardseeker. In many ways, she was the conscience of any group she participated in. She did what was right for the community; she preached frugality, simplicity, practicality, and wise use of time and resources. Her husband Bill and her daughter Allison survive as well as four grandchildren: Ryan and Drew Jacobs, Elizabeth Peck, Madeline McEwen; her brother, Billy House and his wife Candy. Her children Michael and Beth predeceased her. There will be no memorial service, as per Susanne’s wishes. Family only will have a private graveside remembrance. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Elizabeth McEwen Jacobs endowment fund which is dedicated to medical or scientific research related to genetic cancer. A check can be mailed to: Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara, 601 W. Junipero Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 or online donation at: www.cfsb.org.

obituaries Nils “Don” Ylvisaker 9/23/1933 - 3/20/2022

Nils Donald Ylvisaker passed away peacefully at Serenity House on March 20, 2022 surrounded by his wife Anna and friends. Don was born to the late Nils and Ida Ylvisaker in Minneapolis, MN. He attended Concordia College, University of Nebraska, and Stanford where he earned his Ph.D in Statistics. He was a professor at New York University, University of Washington and UCLA where he was instrumental in establishing the Department of Statistics in 1998. Upon his retirement from UCLA, Don did editorial work for several statistics journals. In addition, he was a long-term advisor to state lotteries and the National Census Bureau. He worked on projects counting the homeless population and did consulting work in the sensible use of DNA evidence in the criminal justice system. Don loved to follow sports, especially the UCLA Bruins, his beloved Clippers, and for years loved horse racing. He had a passion for family genealogy, reading, movies, and music. His craftiness with words, enjoyment of games and puzzles were opportunities for friendly competition with the knowledge he would most likely end up on top. Family, friends and students alike were blessed by Don’s gifts of compassion and wry humor until the end. Don is preceded in death by his son Peter, and sisters Mary and Sylvia. He is survived by his loving wife Anna (Ricci), sisters Elisabeth and Shirley, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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A memorial service will be held later this summer in Minnesota. The family would like donations in Don’s memory to be made to VNA Health at 509 E. Montecito Street, Suite 200, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, or by visiting the website at www. vna.health. Donations can also be made to the American Cancer Society.

Thomas Wilcoxon Dickson 9/29/1929 - 1/3/2022

they traveled. He and Pat have been active at Hillside House Friends and Family group and Senior Life Ministry at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. Thank you to our Montecito Fire Department and first responders who tried to save his life. Also thank you to his doctor Eric Trautwein for years of excellent care and other doctors who cared for him. Any donations in Tom’s memory may be made to Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara or Hillside House.

James A. Voros 9/15/1964 - 1/4/2022

Ella May Ramsey 11/20/1932 - 2/24/2022

Tom Dickson passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of January 3rd with his wife Pat by his side. He had just celebrated Christmas and the New Year with most of his family. Tom was born on September 29, 1929 to the late Jimmy and Elizabeth Dickson, in Los Angeles where he grew up. He attended University High School and Colorado College where he belonged to Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He married Patricia Noble 63 years ago on September 13, 1958. He was predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Elizabeth Dickson, his sister Diane Mack and baby Jimmy (twin of John). He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat, and children Dee Dee (Kendall) Lansing, John Dickson (Sharon), and Wendy Cole (Michael), and his grandchildren Kate (Brendan) Ter Wee, Victoria (Ryan) Dionne and Heather Cole. He is also survived by Emily Nussbaum at Hillside House. Fun memories include Tom being a member of Los Rancheros Pobres in early years, tennis at Knowlwood, camping and traveling in the RV with his wife Pat, friends and family, trout fishing the streams as

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We said good-bye to our sweet Ella May(Mom, Grandma, Daisy, Ellie, Auntie May)on February 24, 2022 in the care of the real life angels on Earth at the Serenity House. If you’re ever wondering what a real life angel looks like or sounds like, that’s where they gather to do their work. Serenity House. She is survived by her many family and friends, of which only a few are named here. Michael, Magnus, Beck, Rachel, Hallace, Tommy, Colleen, Janet, Norman, Barbara, Linda, Kat, Hannah, Ethan, Eleanor, and all the others she loved. Ella May was what we all strive to be as we come to the end of our life. She listened. She learned. She laughed. She made beautiful things. She loved to work hard and she loved white wine. She gave without any strings. She was honest and expected the same. She had no fear. She was made of pure steel & gold. She did for others until the very end. She was one bad-ass Canadian who loved deep and true. She was the glue. Now it’s our turn. We will love her and miss her forever. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Serenity House.

Beloved son and brother, James A.”Tiki Jim” Voros passed away peacefully in San Francisco at the age of 57. He was born in West Allis, Wisconsin. The Voros family moved to Santa Barbara in 1972. He attended Mountain View Elementary, Goleta Valley Junior High, and graduated from Dos Pueblos High School. He enjoyed baseball and played catcher in Little League. He moved to the Bay Area to attend San Francisco State College, and graduated with a B.A. in Radio and Television. He loved living in San Francisco with its diverse food, culture and music that the city had to offer. Jim was a loyal Oakland A’s and Green Bay Packer fan. He also traveled extensively to Spain, Hawaii, and Jamaica. A legendary bartender for over 30 years, he built many lasting friendships from the job. He had a huge passion for music, loved collecting vinyl records and attending concerts. His “Tiki Jim” nickname came when he started deejaying at the Dalva Bar for a Tiki night. The Voros family has been touched by the many cards and messages of sympathy. His kindness and friendship were acknowledged. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave a special tribute at their January meeting. He will be deeply missed and long remembered by his parents, Arthur and Lavelle Voros, brothers Mark and David, plus his many friends. A Celebration of his Life will take place in San Francisco in April.

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Mary Giordano Baker of Santa Barbara passed away last month at home at the age of 98. She was the beloved wife of Robert L. Baker who predeceased her. She is survived by her adoring nephews and niece, William L. Kopf, James A. Kopf and Lynn Giordano Poekel along with her extended family and friends. Born in Cleveland Ohio, Mary graduated from Brush High School. During her career she worked as a photographer’s model, and community volunteer. Mary’s happiest times were spent with her family and her dogs. She was a pet whisperer who could get any animal to fall in love with her. She was a great gardener with the greenest of thumbs and long-time member of the Santa Barbara Republican Club. Passionate about film, she could remember every plot and every star of classic movies from the 40’s and 50’s. She was a crossword whiz until her last days. Mary’s charitable nature made her a great member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She was a volunteer at Cottage Hospital for ten years. Her giving spirit and ready smile made a meaningful difference to all who met her. Memorial donations can be made to Santa Barbara Humane, give@sbhumane.org.

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Thomas Fire’s Rent Cap Expired with Its Emergency Declaration

BY ROBERT B. FOROUZANDEH

or those landlords who read the March 18,

2022, op-ed entitled “Landlords Beware” and suddenly believed that they would be going to jail, think twice before sending in the measurements for your prison jumpsuit. The piece, which Rachel Sim authored for the Santa Barbara Tenants Union, was premised on the contention that Santa Barbara County and California have been in an “uninterrupted state of emergency” since December 7, 2017, beginning with the Thomas Fire disaster declaration and continuing to this day with the various state and federal COVID-19 disaster declarations. As a result, the writer contends, the criminal price-gouging provisions in California Penal Code Section 396 prevent a landlord from raising rents more than 10 percent from what they were prior to December 7, 2017. The one thing the piece gets correct is that Penal Code Section 396 in subsection (e) does prohibit “Upon the proclamation of a state of emergency declared by the President of the United States or the Governor, or upon the declaration of a local emergency by an official, board, or other governing body vested with authority to make that declaration in any city, county, or city and county, and for a period of 30 days following that proclamation or declaration, or any period the proclamation or declaration is extended by the applicable authority, it is unlawful for any person, business, or other entity, to increase the rental price, as defined in paragraph (11) of subdivision (j), advertised, offered, or charged for housing, to an existing or prospective tenant, by more than 10 percent.” (Italics added.) Furthermore, subsection (e) extends the protections to any new tenant who is offered the rental after an eviction. There should be no dispute that Santa Barbara County is no longer subject to the disaster declaration for the Thomas Fire and ensuing mudslide from December 2017. Accordingly, pursuant to the Penal Code Section 396, the 10 percent rent cap going back to the December 2017 benchmark expired when “that” disaster declaration (and its extensions by executive order) expired. There should also be no dispute that Santa Barbara County (and the rest of California) is still subject to the COVID-19 disaster declaration issued by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020. As such,

Penal Code Section 396 prohibits landlords from raising rents more than 10 percent from what they were prior to the issuance of “that” declaration on March 4, 2020. The writer’s contention that multiple disaster declarations can be piggybacked together going back to December 2017 is where the analysis falls short. The statute is clear that the 10 percent rent increase provision lasts for 30 days after “that” disaster declaration expires and the benchmark for prior rent is in comparison to what the rent was “prior to the proclamation or declaration.” It does not say “any” disaster declaration then in effect. Nothing in the statute indicates that if a new disaster commences while a prior one still exists, that the benchmark rent in place prior to the original disaster carries over as the benchmark to the new disaster after the original disaster ends. Accordingly, the current rent cap applies only to “the” proclamation that is currently in effect in Santa Barbara County — the COVID-19 disaster declaration. As such, the 10 percent cap is benchmarked against what rents were as of March 4, 2020. The writer’s claim that landlords have been prosecuted for violating Penal Code Section 396 is not compelling. As indicated above, it is a crime for a landlord to raise rents more than 10 percent from the rate that was in effect prior to the currentlyin-effect disaster proclamation. Landlords have been prosecuted for exactly that — raising rents more than 10 percent since March 4, 2020. These prosecutions were not based on stringing multiple unrelated disaster declarations together to go back in time faster than Doc Brown in his DeLorean to implement a 10 percent rent cap from December 2017. As such, the existence of prosecutions under Penal Code Section 396 does not support the Tenants Union’s theory in any way. The moral of the story should be: “Landlords beware” when people from Legal Aid and/or the Santa Barbara Tenants Union come bearing gifts of legal advice on how to run your businesses. Robert B. Forouzandeh is an attorney in Santa Barbara, California. The information provided in this op-ed does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information and content in this op-ed is for general informational purposes only.

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SUMMER Guide CAMP The Complete guide to more than 150 diverse camps

by Terry Ortega • Photos Courtesy of Camps Welcome to the S.B. Independent’s annual summer camp issue. Let’s face it, our kids have been through a lot these past two-plus years. They have been forced to hear unpleasant words such as “canceled,” “postponed,” and “isolation” way too often. And they have had to learn the meaning of virtual learning and mask mandates through hard personal experience. Now the Independent wants to help them relearn the meaning of fun and joy. The only remedy is summer camp! This year’s guide offers parents and kids more than 150 diverse camps to consider. That’s twice as many as last year’s guide. S.B.’s camp staples such as S.B. Parks & Rec, the YMCA, S.B. Boys & Girls Club, and Zoo Camp are back again. The arts are packed with dance, acting, and music camps. The beach is calling out for surfing, volleyball, lifeguard training, sailing, paddleboarding, and more. Kids can also have fun working on math and science and preparing for college. They can read at the library and get physical with soccer, golf, ice hockey, basketball, tennis, and so much more … even flying through the air on a trapeze. Parents: Don’t forget to inquire about early-bird and sibling discounts as well as scholarships. The Independent’s Summer Camp Guide is, as always, compiled to help the entire family find fun all season long. But this year we think it can be a particularly important asset in helping our kids hear happy words again, especially my favorite phrase: “in-person.” Let this be the summer of freedom for kids from Ojai to Lompoc. Happy summer, wild things! And let the rumpus begin.

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SPORTS CAMPS

FOR ALL AGES & SKILL LEVELS IN SANTA BARBARA Whether it’s baseball or volleyball, tennis or swimming, lacrosse or basketball, we offer seasonal sports camps & clinics throughout the Santa Barbara area.

FEATURED LOCATIONS: UC Santa Barbara | Cate School Westmont College | San Marcos High School

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AT UC SANTA BARBARA AGES 6-17 DATES in June & July PROGRAMS include virtual reality, coding, Minecraft, Roblox, 3D modeling, and more!

STEM CAMP is about putting the future expertise in the hands of today’s youth. We believe great things are in store for our learners, whether they end up in a STEM career or not! Getting foundations, experience, and comfort in STEM will set campers up with a growth mindset and the team building attitude. 22

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SUMMER CAMP S.B. PARKS & REC and YMCA CAMPS A Safe, Fun Summer with

S.B. Parks and Rec This summer, S.B. Parks and Recreation is offering many different camps at some of S.B.’s most iconic locations with full- and part-day camps, summer drop-in, and Junior Counselors. We’ve compiled a list of Parks and Rec camp titles with ages for you to choose from. All summer camp information is available at sbparksandrec.org. Call (805) 564-5418. tinyurl.com/FullDayCamps tinyurl.com/PartDayCamps tinyurl.com/DropInSummer tinyurl.com/JrCounselors

Adventure and Ocean Explorers Camp: ages 5-14 Beginning Water Polo: ages 9-14 Bizzy Girls Entrepreneurship Camp: ages 6-12 Boogie and Surf Camp: Full or part-day sessions: ages 4-14 Camp Calypso: Channel Islands: ages 13-17 Ceramics Camp: ages 7-14 East Beach Volleyball Camp: ages 9-17 Hearts Horseback Riding Camp: ages 6-10 Junior Lifeguards: Full summer or individual sessions: ages 7-17 LEGO-Inspired Engineering Camp: ages 6-12 Lobster Joe’s Beach Camp: Full-day sessions: ages 6-12 Nature Camp: ages 6-12 Ocean Explorers: ages 5-14 Skate Camp: ages 6-12 Tennis and Beach Camp: ages 7-15 Theater: ages 6-12 Trapeze Camp: ages 6-13 Youth Evolution Basketball Camp: ages 5-11 Youth Evolution Soccer Camp: ages 5-11

YMCA Summer of Discovery The YMCA is ready to go for Summer Day Camp by offering a safe and fun environment for your child. Ages 2½-18. Visit the website for camp descriptions, locations, and cost. Montecito Family YMCA, 591 Santa Rosa Ln., (805) 969-3288; S.B. Family YMCA, 36 Hitchcock Wy., (805) 687-7727; Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, 900 N. Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, (805) 686-2037. ciymca.org/summer-camp

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All About the Y, Backyard Wonders, Explorers, Scientific Discoveries, National Treasure, Need for Speed, Animal Kingdom, Deep Sea Adventures, The Y Across the World, World of Games. Ages 5-12.

Basketball: ages 6-12 Flag Football: ages 6-12 Soccer: ages 6-12

MONTECITO SPORTS CAMPS Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Tennis, Sports at the Beach, Sports of all Sorts. Ages 5-12.

S.B. DAY CAMPS

STUART C. GILDRED DAY CAMPS Adventure: ages 7-9 Explorers: ages 10-12 Live Y’er: ages 4-6

Explorer: ages 8-12 Jr. High Leadership: ages 12-14 Kinder: ages 4.5-5 Pioneer: ages 5-8

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S.B. ENRICHMENT CAMPS

STUART C. GILDRED SWIM CAMP

Basketball & Tennis: ages 8-13 Football: ages 8-13

Art: ages 6-12 Cooking: ages 6-12

Splash: ages 6-14

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YOUTH OVERNIGHT CAMP Sequoia Sleepaway Camp: ages 9-17

Jr. Lifeguard: ages 8-14 Splash: ages 6-12

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WE’RE FIRED UP and ready for Cardinal Camps 2022!

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ARTS THE ACTING INTENSIVE An advanced two-week workshop of comprehensive acting training that will culminate in a showcase at The New Vic. Ages 13-19. New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. Call (805) 965-5400 x541 or email bmcdonald@etcsb.org. tinyurl.com/MusicalTheater2022

June 6th-July 29th • Half & Full Day Weekly Sessions • Lunch included! • Ages 9 & above

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AIREDANSE SUMMER CAMPS — FLYING, DANCE & FUN FOR YOUTH!

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Youth will learn dance and exciting aerial technique. Ages: 9-17. AIREDANSE | Fitness & Arts, 810 E. Gutierrez St. Call (805) 966-1409 or email laurenbreese@rocketmail.com. airedanse.studio

APPLES TO ZUCCHINI COOKING SCHOOL Each day, children will prepare a meal with Culinary Educators and volunteers, and then sit down and enjoy it together. Afternoons will be spent on old-fashioned summer fun and field trips focused on foodie adventures!

FULL DAY 9AM-4PM HALF DAY 9AM-12:30 OR 12:30 TO 4PM

Grades K-6. Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden St. Call (805) 452-3497 or email nancy@atozcookingschool.org. atozcookingschool.org

ARTS & CRAFTS CAMP Campers’ imaginations will soar with an extravaganza of colorful arts & crafts projects created out of doors, in the woods, creating mixedmedia projects and inspired by field games and hikes. Ages 6-15. Call (646) 369-7277 or email thewoodsartstudio@gmail.com. thewoodsartstudio.com

ART EXPLORERS STEAM CAMPS Art and creative camps: Extreme Art, Stop Motion, Special Effects, Famous, Faces/Places, Harry Potter, Sketching, Art Expedition, Digital Arts, Sewing. Grades K-8. Providence School, 3225 Calle Pinon. Email ozwicke@artexplorerssantabarbara.com. artexplorerssantabarbara.com

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YOUNG NORQS YOUTH HOCKEY PROGRAM

True beginner hockey! Ages 3-10.

Players will develop skills through a variety of fun activities and small area games. One-hour sessions weekly on Saturday and Sunday Mornings | $80 for 8 weeks

LEARN TO SKATE GROUP LESSON PROGRAM There is something for everyone in our Learn to Skate program! Ice in Paradise has figure skating and hockey classes from beginner to advanced levels for tot skaters ages 3-5, youth skaters ages 6-13, teen and adult skaters. $175 for 8 weeks

Visit www.iceinparadise.org or email breanne@iceinparadise.org for more information!

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SUMMER CAMP BOXTALES SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS Take a three-week journey into the Boxtales method that will include training in acting, storytelling, Acro-Yoga, mime, music, and mask in separate camps for youth or teens. In person. Youth: ages 9-13; teens: ages 14-19. The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. Call (805) 962-1142 or email info@boxtales.org. boxtales.org/education/summer-camp

Our thematic summer camp offers opportunities for creativity, discovery, social interaction and fun!

SUMMER PROGRAM | JUNE 14 – JULY 29 AGES 3 – 12 | 8:15 AM – 2:30 PM

CAMP BROADWAY This two-week musical theater performance workshop will culminate in a student showcase at The New Vic. Ages 8-12. New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. Call (805) 965-5400 x541 or email bmcdonald@etcsb.org. tinyurl.com/CampBroadway

CLAY STUDIO SUMMER CLAY CAMP Children will explore the elements and foundations of art and design, including color, line, shape, form, texture, space, and value with handson projects in an outdoor setting. Ages 6-12. The Clay Studio, 1351 Holiday Hill Rd., Goleta. Call (805) 565-2529 or email claycamp@claystudiosb.org. claystudiosb.org/childrensprogramming

DANCE A FAIRYTALE — PRINCESS CAMP This one-week camp offers ballet and arts and crafts, and ends with a performance.

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Ages 3-5. Inspire Dance S.B., El Mercado Ctr., 4141 State St., Ste. 6. Call (805) 770-5929 or email info@inspiredancesb.com. inspiredancesb.com

DANCE CAMP AT GOLETA SCHOOL OF BALLET Dance Camp offers classes in ballet, stretch, musical theater, dance history, sewing, and performance. Summer Intensive offers intermediate/ advanced students a focus on classical ballet technique ending with a performance. In person. Ages 9-12. Goleta School of Ballet, 303 Magnolia Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 328-3823 or email info@goletaschoolofballet.com. goletaschoolofballet.com

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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS Serving the community for over 40 years!

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DESTINATION DANCE @ S.B. DANCE ARTS Indoor and outdoor dance camps build confidence and connection while working toward a weekly performance.

This fun and educational program is instructed and supervised by the Santa Barbara County Lifeguards. A variety of ocean and beach activities that improves your child’s confidence and knowledge in the marine environment. Ages 8 to 17.

Ages 12 mo.-teen. S.B. Dance Arts Performing Arts Ctr., 531 E. Cota St. Call (805) 966-5299 or email alana@sbdancearts.com. sbdancearts.com

Session 1: June 20-July 8, 9:15am-1:45pm Session 2: July 18-Aug. 5, 9:15am-1:45pm

JAMS MUSIC ROCK CAMP

$315 per session ($285 each additional sibling) Pre-register online starting April 15

Come learn how to play an instrument, form a band, write original songs, and play a show.

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Ages 8-18. JAMS, 631 ½ N. Milpas St. Call (805) 456-8612 or email info@jamsmusic.org. jamsmusic.org

INSPIRE DANCE S.B. — BALLET INTENSIVE: SWAN LAKE CLASSICAL VARIATIONS Dancers will take lessons in ballet technique, character dance, prepointe, pointe, variations dance, and set and costume design, ending with short production, as well as field trips. Ages 7-18+. Inspire Dance S.B., El Mercado Ctr., 4141 State St., Ste. 6. Call (805) 770-5929 or email info@inspiredancesb.com. inspiredancesb.com

INSPIRE DANCE S.B. — MORNING FAIRYTALE DANCE CAMPS This one-week children’s creative project in dance is open to boys and girls. Lessons in ballet, arts, and crafts with a Frozen or Cinderellathemed performance on the last day. Ages 3-8+. Inspire Dance S.B., El Mercado Ctr., 4141 State St., Ste. 6. Call (805) 770-5929 or email info@inspiredancesb.com. inspiredancesb.com

INTERACT THEATRE CAMP — ACT IT! MOVE IT! MAKE IT! Participants will experience an inspiring variety of theater skills such as storytelling, singing, dance, acting, stage makeup, and stage combat for older students. Groups are divided by age. Ages 4-16. Unity of S.B., 227 E. Arrellaga St. Call (805) 869-2348 or email info@interacttheatreschool.com. interacttheatreschool.com/summer-camps-2022 CONTINUED

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LIGHTS UP! SUMMER PROGRAM Lights Up! teen theater conservatory will provide professional training for area actors to grow, explore, and develop their skills. Ages 10-19. The S.B. Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. Email info@lightsupsb.com. lightsupsb.com

MOMENTUM DANCE COMPANY SUMMER DANCE CAMPS Five-day camps are packed with fun and creativity with a live performance at the end of each week.

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Ages 3-teen. Momentum Dance Company, 316 State St., Ste. A. Call (805) 364-1638 or email momentumdancesb@gmail.com. momentumdancesb.com

THE MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP A three-week advanced musical theater performance workshop culminating in public performances of Zombie Prom: Atomic Edition. Acceptance by audition. Ages 13-19. New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St. Call (805) 965-5400 x541 or email bmcdonald@etcsb.org. tinyurl.com/MusicalTheater2022

NICK RAIL SUMMER BAND CAMP This program will provide an enriching summer music experience. Campers are taught by professionals to play solo and in a group. Entering grades 4-8. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Call (805) 284-9125 or email katie@santabarbaraeducation.org. sbefoundation.org/community-programs

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SUMMER CAMP OUT OF THE BOX THEATRE COMPANY SUMMER STOCK This five-week musical theater program will culminate in a weekend-long performance run of The Lightning Thief, a new rock musical. Ages 14-22. Email info@outoftheboxtheatre.org. outoftheboxtheatre.org

SEW MUCH FUN Kids will have fun making stuffed animals, pillows, pajama pants, and beach bags in extra-small classes with equipment provided and a low-cost supply fee. Grades: K-12. 5290 Overpass Rd. Call (805) 450-7129 or email HeyPrissy@gmail.com.

S.B. MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER CAMP Each week will be focused on a different art technique, including sculpting, drawing, painting, and printmaking. Ages 5-12. SBMA’s Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House, 1600 Santa Barbara St. Call (805) 884-6457 or email communityprograms@sbma.net. sbma.net/kidsfamilies

SBSUMMERFEST: COMPOSING MUSIC FOR FILM AND VIDEO GAMES Learn or further develop your music composition skills to develop music for your favorite titles. Introduction to DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and guest lectures are included. In-person and virtual.

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Grades 8-12. Southern California Piano Academy, 5266 Hollister Ave., Ste. 301. Call (805) 770-7942 or email info@socalpianoacademy.com. socalpianoacademy.com

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STEAM CAMPS 2022 Grades: K - 8th grade Dates: June 13 - July 29, 2022 (7 individual weeks) Location: Providence School, Santa Barbara With 65 different camps in Art, Science, Engineering and Technology, Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific has the largest array of camps in Santa Barbara County! Locally owned and serving Santa Barbara famiilies for over 18 years. Using an inquiry-based approach, our curriculum is designed for K-8th grade. and is “kid-tested” to ensure that camps are fun and full of learning concepts. Our programs feature hands-on, minds-on projects and activities which lay the foundation for innovative minds, problem solvers, and design thinkers of the future. We have a 1:10 staff/chid ratio consisting of exceptional professional staff and college students in diverse fields.

CAMP DETAILS CAMP WEEKS: June 13 - July 29, 2022 Mon-Fri 9am - 3:30 Camp Drop off 8:20-9am After Care ends at 5pm

COST: $305-$415 / wk

LOCATION: Providence School 3225 Calle Pinon, SB.

GRADES: K-8th

WE HAVE CAMPS IN ALL THESE AREAS… ART Drawing, painting, sculpting, digital art, product development, special effects, sewing, & movie making

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Robotics, engineering, programming, technology, game design, & architecture

SCIENCE Space, cooking, chemistry, biology, forensics, veterinary medicine, archaeology, paleontology, astronomy, medicine and oceanography

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SBSUMMERFEST: PIANO CAMP: DIVE INTO JAZZ AND BLUES Pianists are invited to join and jam in fun half-day sessions of professional and blues training. All levels are welcome. In-person and virtual. Grades 4-12. Southern California Piano Academy, 5266 Hollister Ave., Ste. 301. Call (805) 770-7942 or email info@socalpianoacademy.com. socalpianoacademy.com

SBSUMMERFEST: VOICE CAMP This half-day voice camp is presented by Venice Voice Academy visiting artist Giovanna Gattuso. Grades 3-12. Southern California Piano Academy, 5266 Hollister Ave., Ste. 301. Call (805) 770-7942 or email info@socalpianoacademy.com. socalpianoacademy.com

SPOTLIGHT THEATER Encouraging instructors have chosen specially adapted productions that allow every child to play a fun character from favorite childhood movies. Ages 6-12. Carrillo Recreation Ctr., 100 E. Carrillo St. Call (805) 897-2519 or email camps@santabarbaraca.gov. sbparksandrec.org

STAGE LEFT JUNIOR Campers will participate in creative arts, singing, dancing, acting, and cooking, culminating in a performance and a kids’ cookbook. Ages 5-12. Peabody Charter School, 3018 Calle Noguera. Call (805) 570-1661 or email stageleftjr@gmail.com. stageleftsb.com

STAGE LEFT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS LITTLE MERMAID Training in auditioning, physical/vocal techniques, acting/dancing/singing, and set/costume/tech design will culminate with a full-scale musical performance! Ages 10-17. Location TBA. Call (805) 965-0880 or email stageleft@cox.net. stageleftsb.com

STATE STREET BALLET ACADEMY CAMPS State Street Ballet Academy offers a variety of one- and two-week themed camps throughout the summer, including ballet techniques and musical-themed camps. Ages 3-18. State Street Ballet Academy, 2285 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 563-3262 x1 or email info@ssb-academy.com. ssb-academy.com

SUMMER DRUMLINE CAMP This camp will teach the elements of music performance, rhythm reading, and playing techniques as campers explore all types of percussion. Entering grades 6-9. La Cumbre Junior High School, 2255 Modoc Rd. Call (805) 284-9125 or email katie@santabarbaraeduction.org. sbefoundation.org/community-programs

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JULY 11 - AUGUST 12

Nurture nature in one of California’s premier native botanical landscapes. COST: Camp Program (9am-3pm): $295 | Extended Day (3-5pm): $100 Acorn Adventurers (5-6 year old’s) – Week of July 11th, 25th and August 8th A Sense of Nature (7-8 year old’s) – Week of July 11th, 25th and August 8th Create in Nature (7-8 year old’s) – Week of July 18th and August 1st Jr. Naturalist (9-10 year old’s) – Week of July 18th and August 1st

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To register and for more information, visit sbbg.org/outdoor-camp

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SUMMER INTENSIVE AT GOLETA SCHOOL OF BALLET Summer Intensive offers intermediate/advanced students a focus on classical ballet technique ending with a performance. In person. Ages 12-17. Goleta School of Ballet, 303 Magnolia Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 328-3823 or email info@goletaschoolofballet.com. goletaschoolofballet.com

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Students will gain technical skills on their instrument, increased note reading facility, and composition instruction in a fun, supportive environment. Entering grades 4-8. La Colina Junior High School, 4025 Foothill Rd. Call (805) 284-9125 or email katie@santabarbaraeduction.org. sbefoundation.org/community-programs

TEEN FILM CLUB This video production workshop is for high school students to learn video and editing skills. In person and virtual. Ages 13-18. Please inquire for session dates/times, cost, and location. Call (805) 452-7069 or email teenfilmclub805@gmail.com.

EDUCATION/STEM A B CS OF COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND TUTORING SESSIONS

Avenues College Admissions will have virtual and in-person counseling sessions that include tutoring in math and English. Ages 10-18. In S.B. and on Zoom. Call (818) 359-0859 or email avenuescollegeadmission@gmail.com. avenuescollegeandcareeradvisement.org

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) This summer camp is a fun and engaging way to learn ASL to communicate with the deaf community or prepare for future language class requirements. Ages 8-13. Stow Grove Park, 580 N. La Patera Ln., Goleta. Call (818) 515-6593 or email aslinsb@gmail.com. aslinsb.com

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BUILDING CHARACTER THROUGH YOUTH SPORTS So-Cal Premier Camp

Early bird $275, Registration Fee $300 June 27 - July 1

2nd grade - High School | 8:30am-12:30pm

Former Overseas Professional/Head Assistant SBCC MBB Coach Keani Albanez and NBA Skills trainer Dee Pinkard teach shooting techniques, defensive principles, and more that help instill a strong athletic mindset to elevate your game to the next level. This camp creates a fun-filled fundamental basketball experience that allows players to learn all aspects of the game.

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CALIFORNIA LEARNING CENTER This college application workshop is for rising seniors in August, offering enrichment and tutoring for all ages and career advising throughout the summer. Ages 6-22. California Learning Ctr., 3324 State St., Ste. L. Call (805) 563-1579 or email wendi@clcsb.com. clcsb.com/summer

Camp Cost $249 July 11 - July 15

1st-4th grade 8am-12pm | 5th-8th grade 12:30pm-4:30pm

Hosted by SB Magic coaches Juan Villarruel and Jimmy Owens, camp features guest speakers, short sided games, 3 point and dunk contests, competitive drills, finishing through contact, force closeouts to create advantages, off ball movement and more! Camp counselors are local high school and college players - plus a camp shirt is included!

Review or advance the skills missed during the pandemic with multimodality teaching for all in reading, math, science, and more. Ages 6-17. Individualized Educational Services, 5266 Hollister Ave., Ste. 112. Call (805) 477-9860 or email enrollment@ies-tutor.com. ies-tutor.com

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ON THE SAME PAGE — ALL AGES LIBRARY PROGRAM

June 20-24, July 25-29, August 8-12

Celebrate reading with free programs, reading logs, lots of ways to participate, and all kinds of fun!

Full Day Cost: $379/camper or Full Per Day Cost: $85/camper Boys & Girls, ages 6-14, 8am - 4pm 1/2 Day Cost: $209/camper or 1/2 Day Per Day Cost: $50/camper

By partnering with professional athletes and Santa Barbara‘s top college, high school and club coaches, this camp is an athletic experience to remember. Camp gives athletes the ability to play baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball while receiving unparalleled instruction. Improve skills, make new friends, and have fun all week while playing multiple sports!

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All ages. Carpinteria, Central, Eastside, and Montecito Libraries and the Library on the Go outreach van. Call (805) 962-7653 or email youthservices@santabarbaraca.gov. sbplibrary.org

MATH CAMP AT S.B. FAMILY SCHOOL This is a fun, hands-on exploration of creative mathematics for kids who enjoy math. Weekly themes include magic, art, codes, sports, games, money, and infinity, and the camp is led by a math team coach and math circle leader with more than 20 years of experience. Grades 3-9. Goleta (near Goleta Library). Call (805) 680-9950 or email camps@sbfamilyschool.com. sbfamilyschool.com/camps

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SUMMER CAMP SUMMER CAMP MOXI SUMMER CAMP MOXI camps are fun, playful, and empowering and nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Grades 1-6. MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, 125 State St. Call (805) 770-5020 or email sales@moxi.org. moxi.org/camp

S.B. HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER SCIENCE ACADEMY CREATIVE COMPUTING CAMP Learn to create digital art and animations through code. Fun and engaging activities are taught by SBHS Computer Science Academy students. Entering grades 7-8. CS Academy, S.B. High School, Rm. 26, 700 E. Anapamu St. Call (805) 966-9101 x5027 or email dcisneros@sbunified.org. sbhscs.org/summer-camp

S.B. MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY — NATURE ADVENTURES

Create. Explore. Discover.

Limited spaces for grades 4-6 available. Learn More + Register at moxi.org/camp. Discounts for members!

Campers will enjoy a range of kid-approved topics, such as bugs, dinosaurs, and magic, with fun hands-on activities. Ages 4-12. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Call (805) 682-4711 x171 or email info@sbnature2.org. sbnature.org/natureadventures

SBSUMMERFEST: DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATIONS (DAW) FOR MUSIC AND AUDIO Dive deep into the world of digital music tools to make your own pop and symphonic scores at this virtual camp. Beginners are welcome. Grades 8-12. Call (805) 770-7942 or email info@socalpianoacademy.com. socalpianoacademy.com

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MISSION TO MOXI Saturday, April 9 4 PM – 7 PM

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Enjoy food, drinks, space-themed activities throughout the museum and a DJ dance party guaranteed to rock your world. Costumes are encouraged, but please leave blasters + other weapons at home. Members: $10 children / $15 adults Non-Members: $15 children / $20 adults Tickets include food + non-alcoholic beverages. Cosmic cocktails, beer + wine available for purchase (21+).

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Campers will participate in robotics, engineering, Minecraft, Roblox, 3D design, and more with half- or full-day options. Ages 6-17. UCSB. Call (800) 433-6060 or email academics@ussportscamps.com. ussportscamps.com/academics

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Campers will use their imagination and multi-sensory experiences to engage in creative and joyful projects designed to foster literacy development. Ages 6-12. GGSE Dept. of Education, UCSB. Email readingclinic@education.ucsb.edu. education.ucsb.edu/reading-clinic

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There are 45 exciting STEAM Camps in coding/programming, biology, chemistry, vet medicine, paleontology, CSI, oceanography, digital games, Minecraft, robotics, engineering, and bio-engineering. Grades K-8. Providence School, 3225 Calle Pinon. Email ozwicke@terrificscientific.org. terrificscientific.org

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Join in fun, outdoor sports, beach play, and learning the wonders of marine biology! Campers can surf, stand-up paddleboard, body board, play beach games, and receive daily marine biology lessons and guided tide pool exploration! Ages 6-15. Rincon Beach County Park, Carpinteria. Call (805) 364-2016 or email support@lanternsglobal.com. lanternsglobal.com/tides-sb

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Grades K-8. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carpinteria. Call (805) 895-6593 or email camphaverim@gmail.com. camphaverim.com

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Dancekids Sizzling Summer Fun For Everyone! Come join our exciting and fun summer mini dance camps and classes! We have a great variety to choose from, and you are sure to find one of our interactive, imaginative and energizing camps to be the perfect fit for your child. All camp attendees will do a presentation for the parents on the last day of camp.

CAMP ELINGS: INCLUSION This partnership with PeerBuddies will provide a program tailored for children and young adults with special needs. Activities include hikes, tag, relay, races, basketball, soccer, and arts and crafts. Camper-to-adult ratio: 2:1.

Weekly themed camps ★ Ages 3-5yrs old & 6-10yrs old Beginner/Intermediate ★ Personalized attention

Ages 4-22. Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 569-5611 or email mbaker@elingspark.org. elingspark.org

Mini camps & classes are held at two locations in Santa Barbara: Dancekids’ cheerful private dance studio & The Carrillo Community Center

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CAMPS WITH COACHES Children can learn something new with a wide range of camps such as laser tag, ninja skills, circus arts, mountain biking, sports skills, and girls’ leadership skills. Ages 6-13. Various locations in Goleta and S.B. Call (805) 243-1686 or email sbbusiness concierge@gmail.com. campswithcoaches.com

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CARDINAL CAMPS AT BISHOP DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL Cardinal Camps will be hosting a variety of athletic, academic, and extracurricular camps in half- or full-day weekly sessions. Ages 9-17. Bishop Diego High School, 4000 La Colina Rd. Call (805) 967-1266 or email cardinal camps@gmail.com. cardinalcamps.com

Using LEGO Mindstorms NXT and EV3® systems, students apply engineering, math, programming and teamwork skills to create unique automated and remote controlled robotic vehicles, sumo robots, battle robots, or a functioning mini-amusement park. Students get the excitement of head-tohead competition and a jump on the expanding field of robotics. Session 1A: July 4-8: a.m. (8:30-11:30) “Microland America / Battle Bots” Session 1B: July 4-8: p.m. (12:30-3:30) “Microland America / Battle Bots” Session 2A: July 11-15: a.m. (8:30-11:30) “Project Engineering / Battle Bots” Session 2B: July 11-15: p.m. (12:30-3:30) “Project Engineering / Battle Bots” Session 3A: July 18-22: a.m. (8:30-11:30) “Robodogs & Pets / Battle Bots” Session 3B: July 18-22: a.m. (12:30-3:30) “Robodogs & Pets / Battle Bots”

Ages 6 through 14 $185 for half day, $335 for full day per week. Discounts available (see web site)

Visit www.campgobotics.com to enroll, or contact Eric Prothero at 805-245-0288 Hollister Elementary School 4950 Anita Lane, SB 40

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HEARTS HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP This camp offers a safe horse and ranch experience for all-ability riders, including beginners. Age 6-10. Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Ctr., 4420 Calle Real. Call (805) 964-1519 or email info@heartsriding.org. sbparksandrec.org

KIDS’ SAILING & STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING/KAYAKING CAMP These guided sailing and paddling camps offer instruction and fun activities in and on the water. Ages 7-15. S.B. Sailing Center, 302 W. Cabrillo Blvd. Call (805) 962-2826 or email anchor@sbsail.com. sbsail.com/kids-camps-and-activities

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LOMPOC TEEN CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM 2022 This camp will offer an array of educational and recreational programs, events, and activities that include culinary, financial literacy, and martial arts. Entering grades 7-12. Teen Center, 533 S. Avalon, Lompoc. Call (805) 350-9138 or email clifflambert@comcast.net or mtorina@aol.com.

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Summer sessions offer campers opportunities for creativity, discovery, social interaction, and fun! Ages 3-12. Montessori Center School, 401 N. Fairview Ave., Ste. 1, Goleta. Call (805) 683-9383 or email l.tosta@mcssb.org. mcssb.org/summer-camp

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SAFETY TOWN Safety Town teaches pre/post kindergarteners how to evaluate “safe” from “unsafe” situations at home and in their community.

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Ages: must turn 5 or 6 years old by 9/1/22. Foothill Elementary School, 711 Ribera Dr., and Ellwood Elementary School, 7686 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 252-7998 or email info@sbsafetytown.org. safetytown.org

SUMMER ON THE RIDGE Campers will create, move, swim, and play while exploring all areas of The Riviera Ridge School’s 11-acre property. Entering grades K-6. The Riviera Ridge School, 2130 Mission Ridge Rd. Call (805) 569-1811 x114 or email ddowdy@rivieraridge.org. tinyurl.com/TheRivieraRidge

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SUMMER CAMP AT THE BOTANIC GARDEN: ACORN ADVENTURES Campers will connect with the natural world and each other through outdoor play and arts and crafts. Ages 5-6. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 x161 or email mcyr@sbbg.org. tinyurl.com/SB-BotGarden

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SUMMER CAMP AT THE BOTANIC GARDEN: A SENSE OF NATURE Campers will discover how powerful the senses can be in exploring and understanding the natural world.

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July 18 – 22, 2022 9:00 am - 3:00 pm daily

Ages 7-8. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 x161 or email mcyr@sbbg.org. tinyurl.com/SB-BotGarden

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Campers will get inspired by native landscapes and plants as well as create art, write poetry, perform skits, and more. Ages 7-8. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 x161 or email mcyr@sbbg.org. tinyurl.com/SB-BotGarden

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SUMMER CAMP AT THE BOTANIC GARDEN: JR. NATURALIST Campers will learn real-life skills, use observational tools, identify plants and animals, and perform conservation actions used by the Botanic Garden scientists. Ages 9-10. S.B. Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Call (805) 682-4726 x161 or email mcyr@sbbg.org. tinyurl.com/SB-BotGarden

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S.B. ZOO CAMP This award-winning Zoo Camp will offer themed programs featuring animal encounters and hands-on science in a beautiful outdoor setting. Ages 3-12. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Dr. Call (805) 962-5339 or email cabbott@sbzoo.org. sbzoo.org/learn/zoo-camp/

SUMMER @ LAGUNA Where fun and learning collide. There is a camp for every age level and interest such as art, academics, adventure and games, Lego, STEM, and sports and fitness. Ages 4-17. Laguna Blanca School, 4125 Paloma Dr. Call (805) 687-2461 x0543 or email zmoore@lagunablanca.org. lagunablanca.org/summer

SUMMER CAMP AT GIRLS INC.! Hands-on enrichment fun in a pro-girl environment! Team building and leadership, sports and movement, STEAM, and more! Grades Transitional K-6. Goleta Valley Ctr., 4973 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 963-4757 or email info@girlsincsb.org. girlsincsb.org/programs/summer

TEEN SUMMER PROGRAM AT GIRLS INC.! This program offers a safe, supportive, pro-girl environment for teens featuring STEAM enrichment, leadership development, advocacy, movement, college prep, and more! Grades 7-12. Goleta Valley Teen Ctr., 4973 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 963-4757 or email info@girlsincsb.org. girlsincsb.org/programs/teens

WE DO IT ALL WEEKLY SUMMER CAMPS These half- or full-day, all-inclusive camps include beach and creek walks, theater, sports, fitness, and trips to the zoo, Sea Center, and MOXI museum. Ages 5-17. Carousel House, Chase Palm Park Plaza, 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Call (805) 455-1124 or email sbcreativeed@gmail.com. santabarbarasummercamp.com

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SUMMER CAMP OUTDOOR CAMP ELINGS: OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Enjoy perfect summer days of grass, trees, capture the flag, arts and crafts, slip-n-slides, kits, playgrounds, and more! Ages 5-12. Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 569-5611 or email dnoble@elingspark.org. elingspark.org

ENRICHED KIDS LEADERSHIP CAMP Join in nature to develop the innate qualities of a leader through fun and interactive activities and games. Ages 10-13. Parks in S.B. and Goleta. Call (805) 895-2110 or email hello@enrichedkids.us. enrichedkids.us/camp

ENRICHED KIDS NATURE CAMP This outdoor nature camp offers fun, themed sessions that all include arts and crafts, science experiments, games, play, and wilderness wanders. Ages 5-13. Parks and trails in S.B. and Goleta. Call (805) 895-2110 or email hello@enrichedkids.us. enrichedkids.us/camp

SUMMER SAILING WITH THE S.B. YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION There are five, two-week sessions in the morning to learn to sail and afternoon race-level classes. In person. Ages 5-18. SBYSF, 130 Harbor Wy. Call (805) 965-4603 or email sbysf.director@gmail.com. sbysf.org/summer

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SLEEPAWAY AHA! DIGITAL CLEANSE Teens are invited to spend three device-free days exploring nature and nurture at breathtaking El Capitan Canyon. Ages 14-19. El Capitan Canyon, 11560 Calle Real. Email lowensteinaha@gmail.com. ahasb.org

AMPLIFY SLEEPAWAY CAMP Amplify Sleepaway Camp empowers girls and women through music, creative arts education, community, and positive mentorship. Grades 3-12. Ojai Valley School, 10820 Reeves Rd., Ojai. Call (805) 699-5247 or email girlsrocksb@gmail.com. girlsrocksb.org

CAMP NATOMA Sleep under the stars and connect with nature in these week-long sessions packed with all-outdoor activities. Ages 7-17. 617 Cypress Mountain Dr., Paso Robles. Call (805) 316-0163 or email info@ campnatoma.org. campnatoma.org

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July 11th - August 4th Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 12 pm Cost: $425 ($25 to reserve a spot / $25 para reservar un espacio) scholarships available / becas disponibles

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CATE SUMMER INSTITUTE Make friends from around the world as you spend a week devoted to academics, leadership, and the outdoors and sleep in dorms that overlook the Pacific. Grades 6-7. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd, Carpinteria. Call (805) 684-4127 or email jessica_seriano@cate.org. catesummerprograms.org

CATE SUMMER OUTDOORS Challenge yourself this summer with one of the new residential outdoor experiences that offer students of every level an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of S.B. County and beyond. Grades 6-10. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carpinteria. Call (805) 684-4127 or email jessica_seriano@cate.org. catesummerprograms.org

RANCHO PALOMINO S.B. Activities include archery, horseback riding, and native S.B. cultural arts. Ages 6-15. Location: TBA. Call (805) 570-5075 or email ranchopalominosb@gmail.com. ranchopalominosb.com

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Child Evangelism Fellowship offers five-day morning camps that will feature creative activities, engaging Bible lessons, educational games, music, snacks, and fun. Ages 5-12. Various locations. Call (805) 698-7719 or email cefsbministry@gmail.com. cefsantabarbara.org/programs/5-day-clubs/

SPORTS/WELLNESS CAMP WHEEZ Enjoy games, crafts, and more, all while learning about asthma. Ages 6-12. Location TBD. Call (805) 681-7672 or email campwheez@sansumclinic.org. sansumclinic.org/camp-wheez

CAMP ELINGS: BMX Boys and girls of all abilities can improve their skills, learn track etiquette, and get a workout. Ages 5-12. Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 569-5611 or email mbaker@ elingspark.org. elingspark.org

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CAMP ELINGS: TENNIS Players of all levels participate in match play and work on tactical and technical drills and more with a park tennis pro. Ages 5-14. Las Positas Tennis Courts, 1430 Las Positas Rd. Call (805) 569-5611 or email mbaker@elingspark.org. elingspark.org

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with Shana Lynch Arthurs and Steven Lovelace STAGE LEFT JUNIOR For Young Performers, Artists, and Chefs Camp Dates: June 13 - June 17 | Ages: 5-12 Location: Peabody School Info & Registration: stageleft@cox.net or 805-965-0880 or STAGELEFTSB.COM

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CATE SPORTS ACADEMY This Academy offers tennis, baseball, volleyball, and softball, which are all led by experienced coaches and instructors. Half-day, full-day, and overnight options are available. Grades 3-11. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carpinteria. Call (805) 684-4127 or email jessica_seriano@cate.org. catesummerprograms.org

GIRLS INC. SUMMER GYMNASTICS CAMP Tumble into Girls Inc. for summer skill instruction, games, and performances with certified gymnastics coaches for beginner to intermediate levels.

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JUNIOR TENNIS SUMMER CAMP June 6th - August 12th Ages 6 and up

1/2 day option available for Ages 6-8 only Camp Director Otis Smith Contact Suzi Heidner for details suzi@sbtennisclub.com SBTC - 2375 Foothill Rd SB 93105 50

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Ages 5-12. Girls Inc. Gymnastics, 531 E. Ortega St. Call (805) 963-4757 or email info@girlsincsb.org. girlsincsb.org/programs/gymnastics

HENDRY’S JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS This fun and educational junior lifeguard program is instructed and supervised by the S.B. Barbara County Lifeguards. Through a variety of ocean and beach activities, this program will improve your child’s confidence and knowledge in and around the marine environment Ages 8-17. Arroyo Burro County Park, 2981 Cliff Dr. Email sbcojg@sbparks.org. sbparks.org/jg

JOGA SUMMER CAMPS Camps will develop your child’s soccer skills while having fun. Futsal is a form of indoor soccer. Ages 5-14. Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave. Email jogafutsalsb@gmail.com. jogafutsalsb.com/camps

SUMMER CAMP LEARN TO ROW Mission Rowing brings an opportunity for local youth to explore and try the amateur Olympic sport of rowing. Learn the basics and develop your skill set. Ages 11+. Mission Rowing, Lake Cachuma Recreation Area, 2225 Hwy. 154. Call (206) 660-3567 or email carol@missionrowing.org. missionrowing.org/programs

NEXT LEVEL SPORTS CAMP Boys and girls will have the ability to play baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball while learning from S.B.’s best coaches. Ages 6-14. Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave. Call (714) 333-8623 or email jeff@nextlevelsportscamp.com. nextlevelsportscamp.com

ONE. SOCCER SCHOOLS Players will learn and improve with an innovative, challenging, fun curriculum from a passionate and focused international coaching staff. Day and residential soccer camps are available. Day camps: ages 3-16; residential: ages 9-18. Day: Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Rd., Goleta; Residential: Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Rd., Carpinteria. Call (805) 845-6801 or email info@onescoccerschools.com. onesoccerschools.com

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Campers will participate in boogie boarding, surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, marine biology, environmental education, and team building sports. Campers: ages 5-12; LITs: ages 13-14; CITs: ages 15-18. West Beach. Call (805) 689-8326 or email peak2pacific@gmail.com. peak2pacific.com

PRESIDENTS BASKETBALL CAMPS Campers will participate in competitive drills and build developmental skills with game-based action hosted by S.B. magic coaches Juan Villarruel and Jimmy Owens. Grades 1-8. Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave. Call (805) 967-8778 or email programs@pageyouthcenter.org. bit.ly/presidentsbball

Learn to Golf through PLAY! FOR AGES 4-12 FULL SWING, CHIPPING & PUTTING WILL BE TAUGHT IN A FUN GAME-LIKE SETTING. ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!

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FREE Day Camp for Children with Asthma Join us for camp fun! Enjoy games, crafts, cooking and more, all while learning about asthma. Now, more than ever before, taking care of your asthma will help you live your healthiest life. Free of charge and open to the community. Who:

Children with asthma who will be 6 to 12 years old on September 1, 2022

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Monday through Friday, August 1 through 5, 2022, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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First Presbyterian Church, 21 East Constance Avenue, Santa Barbara

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Apply today! Space is limited to a small number of children. For more information and to apply visit www.SansumClinic.org/camp-wheez or call (805) 681-7672

Camp Wheez is designed to meet the special needs of children with asthma and to meet the highest safety standards. It is staffed by medical professionals and community volunteers. Volunteer applications are welcomed!

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Bike Mechanics & Mountain Biking Sports Camp with Coach Bryan Summerstock - Creative Arts & Theater Whether you want to hit the trails, play sports or be in the Wizard of Oz, we have a camp for you!

LEAD! BE ACTIVE! EXPLORE! PYC ULTIMATE BASKETBALL CAMP This camp is perfect for kids who are looking to develop court awareness, dribbling, shooting, and coordination. Grades 1-12. Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave. Call (805) 967-8778 or email programs@pageyouthcenter.org. bit.ly/pycbball

Learn more and register at www.sbms.org/sbms-summer-camps

S.B. GYM CLUB CAMP The S.B. Gymnastics Club will provide campers training in gymnastics, ninja/parkour, trampoline, Aerial, and more! Ages 4-17. S.B. Gymnastics Club, 4129 State St. Call (805) 683-1724 or email info@santabarbaragymnasticsclub.com. santabarbaragymnasticsclub.com

Trinity Lutheran Church S.B. ROCK GYM S.B. Rock Gym offers two camps: Kids Climbing Camp (ages 5-9) and Teen Rocks: Gym to Crag (ages 10-15) Ages 5-15. S.B. Rock Gym, 322 State St. Call (805) 770-3225 or email info@sbrockgym.com. sbrockgym.com

S.B. SC SOCCER SUMMER CAMP Players of all ages and ability will improve ball controls and knowledge of the game of soccer through drills and scrimmages. Ages 5-12. Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Rd., Goleta. Call (805) 452-0083 or email bianca@santabarbarasc.org. santabarbarasc.org/recreational-programs/camps

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL August 1 – 5, 2022 · 9:00 am – Noon Children entering first grade through sixth grade are welcome to attend our summer camp featuring games, crafts and music. Early Bird Registration is from June 1 – July 8 $55 per child and $100/family Regular Registration: $65/child and $120/family Scholarships are available.

S.B. TENNIS CLUB SUMMER CAMP This camp is designed for players of all ages and abilities.

Contact youth@telcsb.org for more information.

Ages 5-16. Tennis Club of S.B., 2375 Foothill Rd. Call (805) 682-4722 or email info@sbtennisclub.com. santabarbaratennisclub.com

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TEENS aged 14-19 are invited to apply for the AHA! Digital Cleanse! A device-free retreat of creativity, connection, & nature immersion at El Capitan Canyon Resort. Two camps:

June 19th-22nd and June 22nd-25th

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/ahadcapp Questions? Contact Melissa at lowensteinaha@gmail.com Cost: $2500—Applications for scholarships are available.

JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Monday–Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Jefferson Hall 1535 Santa Barbara Street

Monday–Wednesday 2:00–5:00 PM Jefferson Hall 1535 Santa Barbara Street

Thursday 2:00–5:00 PM Arroyo Hondo Beach

To apply, fill out the online application: https://ahasb.org/online-application/ and you will be contacted with next steps for enrollment. Contact person: Perla Sandoval, bilingual Admissions Specialist, at perla.ahasb@gmail.com

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Act It! Move It! Make It! Our camps are structured to ensure maximum activity while having the best time possible! Our instructors combine games and gymnastics to promote participation, fun and skill development. Gymnasts will practice the Olympic gymnastics events including uneven bars, balance beam, vault and trampoline, as well as spending time on activities such as obstacle courses, games, tumble track and more.

Singing, dancing, acting, set design, stage combat and much more! Camp 1 6th -17th June

10am-2pm Monday-Friday *One week option available

CAMP IS 9AM - 2PM

We offer extended care hours by pre-arrangement (early drop-off 7am, late pick-up 6pm)

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$550 (2 weeks) Or follow QR Code: Enroll now at: www.InterActTheatreSchool.com (805) 869-2348 info@InterActTheatreSchool.com

SUMMER CAMP UCSB Jr. Life guards

and UCSB Recreation Ctr. Call (805) 893-3913 or email camps@recreation.ucsb.edu. tinyurl.com/UCSBJrLifeguard

UCSB SUMMER DAY CAMP This action-packed, varied, exciting camp will feature swimming, games, arts and crafts, and more with access to the RecCen pool. Ages 5-14. UCSB. Call (805) 893-3913 or email camps@recreation.ucsb.edu. tinyurl.com/SummerDayUCSB

UCSB SURF & KAYAK CAMP This camp will feature instruction in surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and boogie boarding. Ages 9-15. Campus Point, UCSB. Call (805) 893-3913 or email camps@recreation.ucsb.edu. tinyurl.com/UCSBsurf-kayak

SO-CAL PREMIER CAMP

TRAPEZE CAMP

Hosted by NBA skill trainer Dee Pinkard and former overseas professional head assistant SBCC MBB Keani Albanez, this fun-filled fundamental basketball experience will teach all aspects of the game, competitive drills, contests, and 3vs3 competition.

Take flight with S.B. Trapeze Co. in a safe and unforgettable circus camp featuring experienced staff and full trapeze equipment. Children wear a harness for the entire camp.

Grades 2-12. Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave. Call (805) 967-8778 x805 or email keani@pageyouthcenter.org. pageyouthcenter.org

SUMMER ICE HOCKEY CAMP This camp will focus on basic skills to help build strong, well-rounded skaters that are ready to head into the fall hockey season. Ages 4-14. Ice in Paradise, 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. Call (805) 879-1550 or email breanne@iceinparadise.org. iceinparadise.org

SUMMER ICE SKATING CAMP Skaters of all skating levels are welcome to improve their skating skills while having fun and staying cool.

Ages 6-13. Plaza Vera Cruz, 110 E. Cota. St. Call (805) 350-3208 or email hello@sbtrapezeco.com. sbparksandrec.org

TWIN LAKES DISCOVER GOLF Learn golf through fun games! Full swing, chipping, and putting will be taught in a fun, game-like setting. Ages 7-12. Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6034 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 403-8615 or email don@donparsonsgolf.com. twinlakesgolf.com/junior-golf-1

Registration opens in mid-April for these private and group swim lessons.. Ages 3-16. UCSB Recreation Center. Call (805) 893-7616 or email swimlessons@recreation.ucsb.edu. recreation.ucsb.edu

VALHALLA KIDS’ SPORTS PERFORMANCE CAMP AND STAR WARRIORS CAMP Experience a fun, high-energy sports camp. Ages 6-16. Valhalla Martial Arts, Kickboxing and Fitness, 1113 State St. Call (805) 687-1514 or email valhallaetc@gmail.com. sbmartialarts.com n

TWIN LAKES JUNIOR GOLF WEE Young golfers will learn golf skills by participating in games expressly designed for them.

Ages 4-14. Ice in Paradise, 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta. Call (805) 879-1550 or email breanne@iceinparadise.org. iceinparadise.org

Ages 4-6. Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6034 Hollister Ave., Goleta. Call (805) 403-8615 or email don@donparsonsgolf.com. twinlakesgolf.com/junior-golf-1

SURF HAPPENS SURF CAMPS

UCSB JR. LIFEGUARDS

Surf Happens surf camps will introduce students to the joy of surfing.

Program topics include oceanography, first aid, CPR, water rescue techniques, mutual cooperation, competition techniques, and lifesaving methods.

Ages 4-17. 3825 Santa Claus Ln., Carpinteria. Call (805) 451-7568 or email info@surfhappens.com. tinyurl.com/SurfHappens2022

UCSB SWIM LESSONS

Ages 8-15. Campus Point, Goleta Beach, S.B. Sailing Club

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Father Gregory Boyle The Power of Extravagant Tenderness

Mon, Apr 18 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall FREE (registration required) / Includes an at-home viewing option Father Gregory Boyle, founder of the largest gang intervention and rehabilitation program in the world, will challenge our preconceptions and invite us to treat others with acceptance and tenderness.

Justice for All Lead Sponsors: Marcy Carsey, Connie Frank & Evan Thompson, Zegar Family Foundation, and Anonymous MSNBC Political Analyst and Former Republican National Committee Chair

Michael Steele The Political Scene According to Steele Thu, Apr 21 (note new date) / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall Tickets start at $20 / FREE for UCSB students Includes an at-home viewing option

A witty, engaging and savvy political observer, Michael Steele is a self-described “Lincoln Republican” who brings his experience from a lifetime in politics to a wide-ranging discussion about the key political and cultural issues of the day.

Corporate Event Sponsor: Casa Dorinda Director of the MIT Media Lab’s Space Enabled Program

Danielle Wood Space Enabled Earth Justice: Using Space Technology to Improve Life Fri, Apr 22 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall FREE (registration required) Breaking down complex, cosmic technologies, Danielle Wood shows us how entrepreneurial spirit and cross-disciplinary collaboration can be used to bring about a more just and innovative future.

Justice for All Lead Sponsors: Marcy Carsey, Connie Frank & Evan Thompson, Zegar Family Foundation, and Anonymous Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning Author

An Evening with

Colson Whitehead Thu, Apr 28 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall (note new venue) Tickets start at $25 / $10 all students (with valid ID) Includes an at-home viewing option

Colson Whitehead is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of unforgettable novels such as The Underground Railroad, John Henry Days and The Nickel Boys.

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Shows on Tap

The Al Franken Podcast, and the only U.S. Senator who wrote for Saturday Night Live. 8pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. GA: $55-$65; VIP: $131. Call (805) 963-0761.

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

3/31-4/2: M.Special Brewing Co. (Goleta) Thu.: Bob Thackara. Fri.: D.on Darox & The Melody Joy Bakers. Sat.: Down Mountain Lights.

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4/1: Spring Release Party at Carr Winery Celebrate the season with an

6-8pm. 6860 Cortona Dr., Ste. C, Goleta. Free. Call (805) 968-6500.

incredible lineup of tastings and wine by the glass of new whites, rosé, and reds with live music from Spencer the Gardener. 6-9pm. Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes St. Free. Ages 21+. carrwinery.com/events

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Maggie Nelson Author Maggie Nelson

UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents Silkroad Ensemble: Home Within This audio-visual

will read from On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint, a boundary-pushing, provocative work that explores the notion of freedom through the lenses of art, sex, drugs, and the climate. 5:30-6:30pm. Mary Craig Auditorium, S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. $5-$10. sbma.net/events

performance, conceived by Syrian composer and clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and Syrian-Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad, is an impressionistic reflection on loss, longing, and the impact of tragedy on our sense of home. 8pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. Students: free; GA: $30-$45. Call (805) 893-3535.

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THURSDAY 3/31

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3/31: Webinar: La Casa de la Raza — The History and Legacy of S.B.’s First Latinx City Landmark

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3/31: Date Night: This Basic Asymmetry You and your favorite date are invited to enjoy a glass of wine, special offers from downtown S.B. restaurants and bars, and a curator-led introduction and insight on the current exhibition. Members must register in advance. 6:30-8pm. Museum of Contemporary Art S.B., 653 Paseo Nuevo. Free-$20.

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3/31: Parallel Stories — On Freedom: A Conversation with Author

a fun evening with the author, host of COURTESY

Join panelists Mark Alvarado, Marisol Ortiz, Manuel Unzueta, and Nicole Hernandez for a presentation about La Casa de la Raza, S.B.’s cultural community center for S.B’s Chicano/a and Latinx communities since 1970. 6pm. Free.

4/1: Lobero Live Presents An Evening with Al Franken Enjoy

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

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4/2: Alcazar Theatre Unplugged at the Alcazar: Doublewide Kings, Haddon Cord, Gandy Dancer. 8-10pm. 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria. $20. Call (323) 379-4711.

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4/2-4/3: Cold Spring Tavern Sat.: Oddly Straight. Sun.: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan. 1:30-4:30pm. 5995 Stagecoach Rd. Free. Call (805) 9670066. coldspringtavern.com

4/1-4/3, 4/6: Maverick Saloon Fri.: SoundHouse, 8:30-11:30pm. Sat.: Robert Heft and Dave Wilson, 1-5pm; Michael Monroe Goodman, 8:30-11:30pm. Sun.: Blue Moon Gypsy Band, noon-4pm. Wed.: Tales from the Tavern presents Forest Sun, Tony Furtado, 7pm, $34.16. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free-$5. Ages 21+. Call (805) 686-4785.

FRIDAY 4/1 4/1: Knit ’n’ Needle Bring your current project and meet outside to enjoy conversation with other fiber artists. 1-2:30pm. Montecito Library, 1469 E. Valley Rd., Montecito. Call (805) 969-5063 or email kcrail@santabarbaraca.gov.

3/31-4/1, 4/3-4/4: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club Thu.: Mashugana, Neil Erickson, Sour Fin, 8pm. $10. Ages 21+. Fri.: Nerf Herder, Army of Freshmen, Rival Cults, 9pm. $17-$20. Ages 21+. Sun.: Best Buddies Concert: Rockability, Shelby Gold, The Jessica, The Grateful Bread, 12:30pm. $5-$12. Mon.: Jazz Jam with Kimberly

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3/31, 4/2: M.Special Brewing Co. (S.B,) Thu.: Shay Moulder, 6-8pm. Sat.: The Academy, 7-10pm. 634 State St. Free. Call (805) 9686500. mspecialbrewco.com

Ford, 7:30pm. $10. 1221 State St. Call (805) 962-7776. sohosb.com/events

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4/2: Iliza Shlesinger: Back In Action, Tour Comedian, actor, writer, producer, and host of the podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything Iliza Shlesinger will bring her hilarious mix of social comedy and her insights on being a new mother to the stage. 8pm. Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. $36-$76.

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Chocolate 101: Tasting Workshop Rediscover chocolate with area artisan chocolatiers, chocolate educators Figs & Chocolate, a tasting with an expert, and a walk through of the history of chocolate, the artistic process, and why eating chocolate improves health. 5-7pm. Clay Studio, 1351 Holiday Hill Rd., Goleta. $45. Call (805) 565-CLAY or email info@ ClayStudioSB.org.

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4/2: Seafood Boil at Zaca Mesa Winery Enjoy tray-passed appetizers, TREAD wine tastings, and a delicious seafood buffet as you listen to R&B, pop, and smooth jazz from musician Jineanne Coderre. 5-7pm. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. TREAD Club members: $100; Zaca Mesa Club members: $120; nonmembers: $140. Call (805) 688-9339 or email info@zacamesa.com.

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4/2: S.B. Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet The S.B.Yacht Club would like you to join in the 150th anniversary of the Yacht Club and Stearns Wharf by inviting any commercial or pleasure vessel to the Blessing of the Fleet and pass by Fr. Larry Gosselin, OFM, and Fr. Dan Lackie, OFM, who will be moored on a vessel. Email Barbara Hernandez at communications@sbyc .org if you plan to attend. 11:30am. Stearns Wharf (southern end), 217 Stearns Wharf. Free.

Tales from the Tavern Presents Forest Sun

SUNDAY 4/3 4/3: Mujeres Makers Market Shop beautiful and unique items from more than 40 women vendors in our community, such as bakers, artisans, vintage resellers, and more, at this family-friendly event. 10am-4pm. El Presidio de Santa Bárbara, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. Free. Call (805) 280-1939 or email info@mujeresmakersmarket.com.

mujeresmakersmarket.com /events 4/3: Met Live in HD: Ariadne auf Naxos Soprano Lise Davidsen will make her Live in HD debut in one of her signature roles, the mythological Greek heroine of Richard Strauss’s enchanting masterpiece of an opera-within-anopera. 2pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Rd. Free-$28. Call (805) 969-4726.

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Aoife O’Donovan with Taylor Ashton

Renowned artist Aoife O’Donovan – whose dynamism is a testament to her unique musical talents – is one of the most soughtafter singer/songwriters of her generation. With 3 well-received solo albums, the GRAMMY® Award-winner operates in a thrilling musical world beyond genre.

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T HE El Dia del Niño/Children’s Day Celebrar El

Día del Niño en el que se reconocerá la importancia de los niños en nuestra sociedad. El día contará con música en español, un show de talentos para niños, comida y música en vivo de El Pecas. Reservaciones obligatorias. Celebrate El Dia del Niño/Children’s Day, which recognizes the importance of children in our society. The day will feature music in Spanish, a children’s talent show, food, and live music from El Pecas. Reservations are required. 10:30am-4:30pm. S.B. Zoo, 500 Niños Drive, free-$19.95; parking: $11. Call (805) 962-5339.

ers. There will be a livestream option. Registration is required. 5-7:30pm. Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. In-person: $20 donation; livestream: $10 donation. tinyurl.com/PHorum2022

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4/6: Maker Hour: Kelp Forest Design a portable kelp forest, inspired by the book Island Visions, using construction paper for an original oceaninspired poem with the other side for you to create a kelp forest using fabric, paper scraps, ribbon, crepe paper, markers, and crayons. 2-4pm. Large Courtyard, Eastside Library, 1102 E. Montecito St. Free. (805) 564-5602 or email youthservices@santabarbara .ca.gov. tinyurl.com/MakerHourKelpForest 4/6: How To Get Your Message Across — On Camera Area multimedia profes-

4/4:

UCSB IHC Regeneration Talk: Elizabeth

Kolbert The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC) presents Pulitzer Prize–winning author and staff writer for The New Yorker Elizabeth Kolbert. In her new book, Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future, Kolbert takes a hard look at the new world we are creating and asks if we should be seeking technological solutions to the damage humans have caused to the environment and whether these solutions will make the problems worse. Books will be available for sale and signing. 7-9pm. Corwin Pavilion, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-3907 or email events@ ihc.ucsb.edu. ihc.ucsb.edu/event

TUESDAY 4/5 4/5: Film Screening and Discussion: Death in Venice Watch Luchino Visconti’s 1971 adaptation of Death in Venice from the classic novella by German author Thomas Mann that alluringly ponders the relationships between art, beauty, obsession, and death. Joan Ramon Resina will join moderator Stephanie Malia Hom for a post-screening discussion. 7-10pm. Pollock Theater, UCSB. Free. Call (805) 893-4637.

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WEDNESDAY 4/6 4/6: Wharf Wednesday Visit the wharf every first Wednesday of the month to celebrate Stearns Wharf’s 150th birthday. Shop for merchant specials, and see the firing of the historic cannon while you listen to live music from S.B. band Do No Harm. 6pm. Stearns Wharf, 217 Stearns Wharf. Free.

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4/6: PHorum: Perspectives in Healthcare Symposium: Wisdom of Grief This symposium will explore grief from a cultural, spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional perspective and will feature four notable speakers and a panel discussion moderated by Jerry Roberts. Check out the exhibit area for mental wellness resources from community provid-

sional Erica Schweitzer will present an array of video tips on the best way to get your message across when you’re on video being interviewed or making a presentation. 5:30-7pm. Workzones, 351 Paseo Nuevo. Members: free; non-members: $15. Email news@ awcsb.org. tinyurl.com/GetYourMsgAcross

4/6: Solo Piano Competition Winners Recital The winner of the 2021 Music Academy

BRUNCH April 17th | 10:30 am - 2:30 pm | Front Lawn

This Easter is an EGG-cellent event for the whole family at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort! Join us for a lavish brunch buffet, Fess Parker Winery’s Fesstivity sparkling wines and springtime music. Children will enjoy special appearances by the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts on the front lawn. For more information, contact us at (805) 564-4333 or SBAFP_SpecialEvents@Hilton.com

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Solo Piano Competition, Hsin-Hao Yang, will perform a recital featuring a world premiere by Tyshawn Sorey in an evening of performances that will feature 3D renderings that interact with the music. 7-8pm. Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Rd. Free-$55. Call (805) 969-4726.

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FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE THURSDAY Carpinteria: 800 block of Linden Ave., 3-6:30pm

FRIDAY

SUNDAY

Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY

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

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

SATURDAY

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

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

WEDNESDAY

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FISHERMAN’S MARKET

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

THE MOTH IN SANTA BARBARA APRIL 7 @ LOBERO THEATRE TICKETS AT KCRW.COM/THEMOTHSB

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HEAD HUNTER: Jethro Acosta now owns Bluewater Hunter, a fishing and dive shop in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

he Moth Mainstage, a curated storytelling event, composed of five performances, tied together by a theme related to the human condition, will be coming back to Santa Barbara after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the style of spoken-word performances, the storytellers share their real-world experiences. The theme of the Santa Barbara show is “Between Worlds,” and it centers on the ideas of finding oneself, breaking and building new connections, and coping with trauma. Michelle Jalowski, a producer for The Moth, said themes are typically selected after the performers have been chosen and a common thread in their stories is identified. “Themes are the connective tissue of the show,” she said. The event will be hosted by David Crabb, a writer and actor who is best known for his stories of growing up as a goth teen in San Antonio, Texas. The storytellers are mostly based out of the Los Angeles area and include Alistair Bane, Michael Fischer, Shadley Grei, Cara Reedy, and Dame Wilburn. This will be the seventh Moth Mainstage show held in Santa Barbara, the first taking place in 2014. The Moth hosts about 400 shows a year across America, with many concentrated to Los Angeles and New York, where the company is based. The Moth Mainstage will take place Thursday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara and is sponsored by the Santa Barbara Independent and KCRW. —Jun Starkey 60

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ethro Acosta’s love of the ocean was sparked at 5 years old when his family moved from Mendocino to Maui. “If there were no waves, my family would explore the reefs surrounding Maui with a three-prong and sometimes come back with a meal,” said Acosta of how he learned to spear hunt species like uhu (parrotfish) and menpachi (soldierfish) and grab lobsters in deeper waters.

tion, location. It also had a long history of serving the diving community but needed some new life breathed into it. What makes the shop special? This location has been a diver hub since 1964, when Mal Wolfe and Don Ducket started the Diver’s Den. They had a standing gettogether at the Den every Friday. Many sea stories were told (all true) and adult libations enjoyed. Meanwhile, in Goleta, Brian Bradley purchased Bob’s Diving Locker in 1992 and changed the name to Bluewater Hunter. They moved from Goleta to Harbor Way in 2000.

targets the local fish species, I teamed up with Owen Scheid, the founder of Steady Drift Rod, to bring a comprehensive fullservice fishing store. He was born and raised in Santa Barbara and has 25 years of knowledge gleaned from fishing up and down the West Coast.

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of a company that is launching a new restaurant in Montecito. They wanted to be featured in the paper before their doors open in June and offered me an “exclusive” to do so. This is a pretty common request. My old self — the news-reporter-trained one who cared about scoops in an era when exclusives weren’t immediately swallowed up and spit back out by social media and aggregation websites — would have jumped at the chance to be the first one to tell this story. But over many years of writing about restaurants (and all sorts of other things), I’ve developed a strategy that works well for the paper, fits my skill set and availability, and, I hope, helps restaurants achieve success as well, at least on the marketing front. So here’s a rundown of what I told this week’s emailer and most anyone who asks. Our food coverage is multi-pronged, but the most immediate way to get attention is through our affiliation with The Restaurant Guy, the blog about restaurant news and rumors written by John Dickson on Santa Barbara.com. In a partnership that we set up many years ago when the Daily Sound folded and stopped publishing his column, I collect the best parts of the blog every Tuesday morning, turn them into a column, and run it in print every Thursday, almost without fail. The Restaurant Guy is a very popular part of our paper, so much so that it has dedicated advertisers running nearby, and we even protect a special space for it. We don’t get the online traffic because John wants to keep his blog relevant. That’s an okay trade-off for us, and it doesn’t require heavy lifting on my part or dropping everything I am doing to post a story about the next closure. So about 99 percent of the time, if you have restaurant news that needs immediate attention, I advise you to send it directly to John for quick posting. He usually also publishes press releases directly as they’re written, so you really have a chance to shape your message without filters. Then I will put it in print the following Thursday.

Exceptions exist, particularly when I have a real scoop on prominent businesses and/or a personal connection, like when I did a story on the Sea Legs restaurant coming to Goleta Beach. (I also did a Full Belly Files newsletter on that one.) Very occasionally, I will do a hybrid of this, in which I post the news on Independent.com, immediately alert John, and then wait until deadline to decide what we do in print. We did that on the news about Chuck’s and the Endless Summer closing back in April 2020. After The Restaurant Guy recommendation, I usually also offer to publish a full feature on your new restaurant. These are typically written by me or by our regular freelancers, Rebecca Horrigan and George Yatchisin. Since exclusives no longer matter, I try to make these features as definitive and detailed as possible about the restaurant, getting into the history, the chefs, and the owners as well as the menu itself. I want our food features to be the best stories written about these restaurants, so that readers from near and far continue to reference our reporting when they want to know the real deal. Sometimes that means for longer stories than maybe most people have the attention span for these days, but I feel like it’s a good use of our knowledge and experience. (I’ve also employed this sort of approach in much of my wine writing, and that worked well enough to lead to the book Vines & Vision: The Winemakers of Santa Barbara County.) As for the timing of these features, most everyone wants our story to come out right when a restaurant opens. I always advise otherwise, for reasons both strategic and practical. On the strategic front, there is a natural buzz that happens when a new place opens — everyone wants to check it out, even with just the slightest mention on social media. Why waste the impact of a longer article right then? I believe that it’s better to have our articles come out two weeks to even a month or so later, providing a second, more sustained bump of interest and business. That also gives some time for any updates, which can happen fast in today’s restaurant world.

(Sometimes these features do linger, though — sorry, Bar Le Côté, which I started reporting on last fall and am still working on….) I also believe most restaurants are better prepared a couple of weeks after opening. How many times have you heard people complain that the new restaurant they just visited had service or menu problems? I prefer to send people to places when they are shining brightest. On the practical front, it’s hard for us to report about a restaurant that’s not even open yet. While we don’t do restaurant reviews — which require multiple anonymous visits, which the paper simply cannot even pretend to afford — we do want to see the restaurant in action. The management almost always knows that we are coming, and, yes, they probably present a better face to us than the average customer. We will occasionally mention disappointments if they occur, but these feature articles are meant to tell the story that the new establishment intended and is most proud to share. Also on the practical front, I’m juggling about a dozen stories at any given time. With the extended timeline, I am able to better plan my own time and predict when we can realistically expect to publish an article in print. There is occasionally a third coverage angle too. If a restaurant story is truly big business news or represents a significant real estate story, our news department might jump on the story, like Ryan Cruz did on the sale of Longboard’s and The Harbor restaurants earlier this month. So that’s the gist. For the TL;DR crowd: Send your immediate news to The Restaurant Guy (santabarbara .com/dining/news), then hit me up (matt@independent .com) with a plan for more detailed coverage down the road.

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Goodland BBQ, 5725 Hollister Ave., Goleta; Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar (reopened), 500 State St.; Shalhoob’s at the Market, 38 W. Victoria St.; Wingman Rodeo, 235 W. Montecito St. February 2022: Bedda Mia, 1218 State St.; Little Heart Cafecito, 38 W. Victoria St.; Soul Bites, 423 State St.; Starbucks, 3052 De la Vina St. January 2022: Broad Street Oyster Company, 418 State St.; El Patio Evening, 3007 De la Vina St.; Texas Tacos, 910 Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista

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ast week, Eater L.A. reported that L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele is coming to 1032 State Street, the former home of Embermill, Aldo’s, and the Copper Coffee Pot. The restaurant originally hails from Naples, Italy, where it’s operated since 1870, but opened in Los Angeles three years ago under the U.S.-based owner Francesco FrancescoZimone. Zimone. “As with withthethe HolHollywood location that opened lywood location that in opened May in 2019, Mayexpect 2019, a large expect tree-wrapped a large treepatio as wellpatio as indoor wrapped as dining well as indoor and dining a bar,” reported and a bar, Eater ” reported L.A. “In the Eatersummer L.A. “In the months, sumthere mer months, will eventhere be room will for even a gelato be room cart, foroperated a gelato cart, by L.A. operated ’s ownby Gelato L.A.’s Festival own Gelato crew.Festival ” crew.” The restaurant is expected to open by the end of spring under the direction of head pizzaiolo Michele Rubini and executive chef Pablo Castillo.

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5915 Calle Real, Ste. A, Goleta; Jersey Mike’s Subs, 163 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta; Red Pepper, 966 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista November 2021: Kyle’s Chicken House, 900 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista; Deja Vu, 966 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista; Reunion Kitchen, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.; Zio and Sweet Italian Desserts, 819 State St., Ste. A October 2021: Carp Kitchen and Grocery, 4945 Carpinteria Ave., Ste. A, Carpinteria; Mr B Restaurant & Café, 140 S. Hope Ave.; Old Town Coffee, 1131 State St.; Pueblo Pollo, 2984 State St.; Tap Thai, 7060 Hollister Ave., Goleta; Timbers Roadhouse, 10 Winchester Canyon Rd., Goleta; Wingstop, 888 Embarcadero del Norte, Ste. C, Isla Vista September 2021: Coast Range & Vaquero Bar, 1635 Mission Dr., Solvang; Kyle’s Protein Grill, 7000 Hollister Ave. (reopened) August 2021: Centennial Beer Hall, 5871 Hollister Ave., Goleta; The Courthouse Tavern, 129 E. Anapamu St.; Goodland Dining, 231 S. Magnolia Ave., Goleta; The Good Plow, 5205 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria; Riviera Bar, 20 W. Figueroa St. July 2021: Alessia Patisserie & Café, 134 E. Canon Perdido St.; Fatte’s Pizza, 2840 De la Vina St.; Jeannine’s Bakery, 1 State St.; Rascal’s, 18 E. Cota St. June 2021: Cajé, 811 State St., Ste. A May 2021: Cali-Forno Pizzeria, 905 State St. (rebranded from Persona Pizzeria); Costa Kitchen & Bar at Hotel Mar Monte, 1111 E. Cabrillo Blvd.; Crush Bar & Tap, 1129 State St., Ste. A; The Daisy (reopened), 1221 State St.; NoTown Tavern, 5114 Hollister Ave.; Wingman Rodeo, 5892 Hollister Ave., Goleta April 2021: Le Café Stella (reopened), 3302 McCaw Ave.; The Point Coffee, 370 Storke Rd., Goleta (now closed); The Revere Room at Miramar, 1759 S. Jameson Ln., Montecito; S.B. Biergarten, 11 Anacapa St.; South Coast Deli, 3534 State St.

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SUBURB DOME the degree to which the writing departed from previous attempts to capture the natural way teens talk. The Wolves received a Pulitzer nomination and became one of the most-produced plays of the decade. Audiences responded enthusiastically to the realism of its dialogue and the nuanced account it gives of adolescence in contemporary America. In her preface to the play’s reader edition, DeLappe asks and then answers the most obvious question by saying, “Why soccer? Astroturf and American exceptionalism. It’s essential that these girls are playing indoor soccer… These American teenagers exist, quite literally, in a bubble.” Rademacher concurs in DeLappe’s analysis, offering her interpretation of the City Sports Dome where the play takes place. She sees the set, which replicates the sensation of being in a plastic sports dome facility, as a potent metaphor. “They are like baby birds in a nest,” Rademacher observed. “The big thing that happens happens outside.” SBCC Technical Director Ben Crop has been recording rehearsals and working with the sound to create an ambient echo chamber that reinforces this notion of living in a sphere sealed off from the outside world. SBCC has flagged the production as one that “Contains Adult Language &

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Material,” which is true enough, but I hope it won’t keep teens and families from seeing the show. There’s nothing in it that wouldn’t pass muster on the Lifetime Channel, and it’s nowhere near as shocking as any average weeknight on basic cable. On the other hand, this is not to say that The Wolves is easy or complacent. For Rademacher, the challenge has been to keep her cast open to the ambiguity of the play’s ending, which can be heartwarming or unsettling, depending on your viewpoint. Like the overlapping dialogue and the distracting feats of athleticism, the play’s denouement asks the audience to choose, and it doesn’t tell you how to decide or what to think. Let’s hope that many people will choose to see it and take the opportunity to think for themselves, outside the bubble. —Charles Donelan

ISLA VISTA: RESISTANCE AND PROGRESS Marion Post Wolcott made her reputation in the turbulent period between 1938 and 1941 as one of the most active members of the Farm Services Administration photography team. She took thousands of photographs of the South and the Appalachians, all in the service of her progressive political views. This exhibition highlights Wolcott’s work from the 1970s, when she lived in

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he Wolves, which runs April 6-23 at Santa Barbara City College’s Jurkowitz Theatre, puts its all-female cast to work in the service of an intriguing premise. The Wolves are an indoor soccer team for high-school-age women. The play portrays a series of six warm-up sessions before their weekly soccer games. All of the characters — except one, known only as “Soccer Mom” — are identified in the script by uniform number. The dialogue they speak while performing actual soccer warm-up drills overlaps frequently. At times, the audience must choose which of the different conversations to follow, and those choices often depend on where one sits in the theater. Director Sara Rademacher, an alum of the UCSB Dramatic Arts program with an MFA in Theater Directing from Columbia, will be familiar to many Santa Barbara theater fans from her work as cofounder and former artistic director of the Elements Theatre Collective. She brings a great deal of experience working with non-traditional scripts to the project and touts the play’s omnidirectional approach as a core strength. “The first thing to know about The Wolves,” she told me, “is that it means something different for everyone who sees it.” This is not just because of the overlapping dialogue; it’s also because “each woman is a real individual.” When playwright Sarah DeLappe premiered the play in 2016, critics immediately recognized

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Santa Barbara and observed the social movements animating the community in Isla Vista. From peace marches to recycling drives, her photos document the emerging sensibilities of the counterculture with characteristic precision and dignity. The exhibit Isla Vista: Resistance and Progress is on view at the UCSB Art, Design, & Architecture Museum through May 1. —CD

FREEDOM RIDE With people spending so much time speaking out against intellectual discourse, it’s refreshing to break away from shallow arguments and instead participate in genuine dialogue. Apart from the fear-mongering and the disclaimers, there’s still a robust community of scholars who get down to it. None more so than University of Southern California professor of English Maggie Nelson. Nelson, whose latest book is On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint, will appear on Thursday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mary Craig Auditorium of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art as the latest guest in the museum’s Parallel Stories series. On Freedom sets out Nelson’s extremely learned opinions on art, sex, drugs, and climate change. Although each of these topics could be the subject of a thoughtful magazine feature story or a newspaper op-ed, that’s not Nelson’s approach. Instead, she wields the traditional apparatus of academic writing with alacrity, bringing dozens of lengthy footnotes and hundreds of works cited to unravel some of the new century’s most tangled ideological knots. In a world of incessant haste and oversimplification, these long and detailed arguments counter the tendency toward the glib and superficial. If you yearn for discussions of queer culture, addiction, or campus censorship that take ideas seriously and refuse easy answers, check out On Freedom, or better yet, get to the SBMA and hear what Nelson sounds like in person. For tickets and information, visit sbma.net. —CD

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first wrote about Grammy-nominated record producer ducers, songwriters, and multiple-hit radio songwriter Yeti Beats in these collaborators, and pages in June 1999. Back then, Yeti was a 17-year-old kid artists. called David Sprecher, who was wrapping up his junior year at Sprecher recalled Santa Barbara High School, about to come out with his band discovering a young Slimer’s second record and hit the road all summer long on singer/dancer/rapthe Warped Tour. In the piece, I intuitively described teen- per Doja Cat (née age Sprecher as “a soulful man negotiating his way out of his Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini): “An boyish frame.” Now, that boy has become that soulful man and then some. intern at my studio As producer and songwriter, Sprecher is nominated for several was playing songs off Grammys for his work with chart-topping pop/hip-hop/R&B of SoundCloud, and artist Doja Cat, whom he discovered and developed as an he clicked on a really unknown back in 2013. He has worked alongside Doja ever rough demo of a since and helped nurture her into becoming one of the defin- song called ‘So High’ with only 42 ‘views’ ing pop stars of the Generation Z era. Their nods at the upcoming 64th Annual Grammy Awards that then-16-yearinclude the coveted trifecta of Song of the Year, Record of the old Amala had writSUPREME TEAM: Dave Sprecher, a k a Yeti Beats, seen here Year, and Album of the Year, among nominations in several ten and recorded by with recording partner Doja Cat and by himself, has gone from a other categories. With eight, Doja is tied for second-most herself on her laptop member of a punk rock band to a platinum producer. nominations with Justin Bieber and H.E.R. That’s more than in her bedroom and Olivia Rodrigo, Ariana Grande, or Billie Eilish! The 2022 recently uploaded.” Grammys will be held Sunday, April 3, at the MGM Grand Sprecher continued, “It immediately caught my ear. We looked her up on Facebook. She happened to live nearby. We Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Sprecher was born in Los Angeles, but his family moved a messaged her and asked if she wanted to come over and make ingly calls it “an overnight success story … nine years in the few years later to Santa Barbara, where he attended Montecito some music.” making!” Union School and eventually Santa Barbara High School. Doja’s co-manager Gordon Dillard explained in a recent He spoke to the girl’s mother, Deborah Sawyer, who was Their good friends, the Fells, also relocated to S.B. around very supportive, and they arranged to bring her to his make- interview with Variety magazine, “Yeti fully understands the same time. Their son Adam Fell and Sprecher have shift studio to work on some songs together. The pair hit it off, Doja’s sound and executes every time, creating and being part remained close friends since and he started picking her of her biggest records. They just never miss together.” preschool, and today, Fell up every day. Despite his enormous commercial success, these days, the is Sprecher’s manager. Fell Sprecher says, “She seasoned producer eschews big fancy studios and prefers to says, “Back in June of 2013, was shy, but despite her work at home on his kitchen table with a simple MIDI controlYeti brought this girl [Doja young age, she already had ler, a pair of speakers, and his trusty old laptop. Cat] to Quincy Jones’s house Sprecher humbly explains his process on his winning streak a strong artistic vision, she and told me he believed she could write great hooks, she with Doja Cat: “We try to keep it fun and lighthearted. Amala could sing and rap — there is such a unique talent. I just try to keep her inspired and give would be one of the biggest · Planet Her (Deluxe): Album of the Year, stars in the world. Frankly, was just something about her a safe space to be creative.” Best Pop Vocal Album he had that steadfast belief her; she carried herself like “With each artist that I work with, I try to catch their vibe, in her before anyone in the really listen to what they want, and make something that’s a superstar from the start.” · “Kiss Me More” (feat. SZA): Song of the broader music industry did.” Sprecher acted as her authentic. It’s about catching the moment. Parts of myself Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/ After graduating from de facto manager, collabo- enjoy the thrashing of punk or the kick-back groove of reggae; Group Performance SBHS in 2000, Sprecher rator, band member, and I listen to funk, disco, house, jazz, or pretty much anything. I executive producer. Their don’t wanna commit to making one genre of music. I aspire moved to L.A. to attend · “Need to Know”: Best Melodic Rap Occidental College, where work began to manifest to be an eclectic producer.” Performance the ordinarily gifted stuinto a series of internet Sprecher recently inked an exclusive publishing deal with dent somewhat ironically uploads, DIY remixes, and Warner Chappell Music and is currently in the home stretch · “Best Friend” (Saweetie feat. Doja Cat): received a D+ grade in an eventually a major-label of a still-hush-hush imprint label deal with a major record Best Rap Song introductory Music Busirecord deal. company. ness elective. There, he also After a slow start with For now, though, Sprecher is, as ever, working on new · Montero (Lil Nas X, feat. Doja Cat on the began to expand his sonic the 2014 EP Purrr!, they music, his flow temporarily interrupted this week by the song “Scoop”): Album of the Year horizons beyond the punk eventually gained momen- distinct task of trying to figure out what to wear to the awards and alternative rock of his tum with their 2018 break- ceremony. youth. A college friend and bandmate nicknamed him “Yeti” through Amala, which featured the viral YouTube hit “Mooo!” He chuckles, “Me and Doja have a pact between some due to his signature long hair and full beard; Sprecher added They followed it with the bona fide radio hit “Juicy.” Then friends from the early days — if she was ever to win a Grammy, “Beats” due to his newfound obsession with hip-hop, deejay 2019’s smash album Hot Pink delivered a #1 radio hit, “Say So,” then we’d all have to get tattoos of cats on our butts!” Manager Adam Fell concludes, “To say Yeti has reached setting an exponential trajectory up the radio and streaming culture, beat-making, sampling, etc. In 2003, Yeti Beats started concentrating on producing charts into play. Doja’s billion-plus-stream- garnering current the ultimate heights would be an understatement — and yet, records in his home studio, carving out his niche in under- release Planet Her (2021), featuring hits “Kiss Me More” (feat. he remains the humble and kind friend I remember from ground hip-hop and reggae, including work with S.B.’s home- SZA), “Need to Know,” “You Right” (feat. The Weeknd), “Get childhood. I also know that Yeti is only just getting started.” Either way, tune in this weekend to support another 805 grown modern reggae stars Rebelution. As his studio work Into it (Yuh),” and her latest, “Woman,” which, at press time, grew, he opened a complex called the Himalayas, where he is her most popular song on Spotify and just reached #1 at music achievement and find out if fresh new cat tats are in fostered a communal creative environment of upstart pro- rhythmic radio, continues to build every day. Sprecher lov- order! n

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ARIES

(Mar. 21-Apr. 19): In 1904, it wasn’t illegal to use performance-enhancing drugs during Olympic competitions. Runner Thomas Hicks took advantage of this in the marathon race. The poison strychnine, which in small doses serves as a stimulant, was one of his boosters. Another was brandy. By the time he approached the finish line, he was hallucinating and stumbling. His trainers carried him the rest of the way, and he was declared the winner. I recommend you make him your inspirational role model in the coming weeks. How might you cheat to gain a great victory? APRIL FOOL! I lied. While it’s true that a meaningful triumph is within your reach, you’re most likely to achieve it by acting with total integrity, following the rules, and imbibing no stimulating poisons.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): Science fiction aficionado Wil Wheaton suggests that all of us should have the following: (1) a nemesis; (2) an evil twin; (3) a secret headquarters; (4) an escape hatch; (5) a partner in crime; (6) a secret identity. Dear Taurus, I have doubts that you possess any of these necessities. Please embark on intensive efforts to acquire all of them. Your deadline is April 21. APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. There’s no way you could add all those things to your repertoire in such a short time. See if you can at least get a secret identity and a partner in crime. It’s time to have wicked fun as you add to your potency and effectiveness.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): “I hate being on my best behavior,” wrote Gemini author Colleen McCullough. “It brings out the absolute worst in me.” In the coming weeks, I hope you avoid the danger she describes. Don’t be on your best behavior! Emulate Gemini filmmaker Clint Eastwood, who said, “I tried being reasonable, but I didn’t like it.” APRIL FOOL! I lied. Here’s the real truth: Being kind and generous and reasonable will be your secret weapon in the next three weeks. Doing so will empower you to make interesting and unforeseen progress.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): A Tumblr blogger named Alyssa complains, “I’m still peeved that I can’t fly or set things on fire with my mind.” You might share that feeling, Cancerian. But here’s the good news: I predict that you could soon acquire, at least temporarily, the power to fly and set things on fire with your mind. Use these talents wisely, please! APRIL FOOL! I lied. In fact, you probably won’t be able to fly or set things on fire with your mind anytime soon. However, you may acquire other superpowers that are only slightly less fantastic. For example, you could change the mind of an ally who has been ridiculously stubborn. You could uncover a big secret that has been hidden. You could mend a wound you thought would never heal. Any other superpowers you need right now?

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): I suspect that only a Leo would say what Leo filmmaker Stanley Kubrick once asserted: “You know, it’s not absolutely true in every case that nobody likes a smart-ass.” In accordance with astrological omens, I authorize you to prove his assertion. Be the kind of smart-ass that people like. APRIL FOOL! I’m half-joking. The truth is, I hope you will be the kind of smart-ass that people absolutely adore and get inspired by.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In honor of your arrival in the most lyrical and soulful phase of your cycle, I offer you advice from poet Richard Jackson: “The secret is to paint your own numbers on the clock, to brush away those webs that cover the wild country of the soul, to let your star hover between the flowers of the moon and the flowers of the sun, like words you have never spoken yet always hear.” APRIL FOOL! I partially lied. I don’t think you should paint your own numbers on the clock. But the rest of what Jackson said is totally applicable and usefufor you.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “I want excitement,” declared Libra novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, “and I don’t care what form it

takes or what I pay for it, so long as it makes my heart beat.” In the coming weeks, I hope you will make that statement your motto. APRIL FOOL! I half-lied. While I do foresee you being able to gather a wealth of excitement, I hope you won’t be as extreme as Fitzgerald in your pursuit of it. There will be plenty of opportunities for excitement that won’t require you to risk loss or pay an unwelcome price.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “If you can’t make fun of yourself, you don’t have a right to make fun of others,” said comedian Joan Rivers. I agree! So if you are feeling an irresistible urge to mock people and fling sarcasm in all directions, please prepare by first mocking yourself and being sarcastic toward yourself. APRIL FOOL! I lied. I will never authorize you to make fun of others. Never! In the coming weeks, I hope you’ll do the opposite: Dole out massive doses of praise and appreciation toward everyone. To prepare, dole out massive doses of praise and appreciation toward yourself.

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SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the traditional opera performed in China’s Sichuan province, magical effects were popular. One trick involved characters making rapid changes of their masks. The art was to remove an existing mask and don a new one with such speed that the audience could not detect it. An old master, Peng Denghuai, once wore 14 different masks in 24 seconds. This is an antic I think you should imitate in the coming days. The more frequently you alter your persona and appearance, the more successful and popular you’ll be. APRIL FOOL! I halflied. I recommend that you gleefully experiment with your image and exuberantly vary your self-presentation. But don’t overdo it.

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CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A nutritionist named Mark Haub decided to try losing weight by eating only sugary treats. For 10 weeks, he snacked on junk food cakes, cookies, and sweet cereals. By the end, he had lost 27 pounds. In accordance with astrological omens, I suggest you try the metaphorical equivalents of this project. For instance, work on deepening your relationships by engaging your allies in shallow conversations about trivial subjects. Or see if you can enhance your physical fitness by confining your exercise to crossing and uncrossing your legs as you sit on the couch watching TV. APRIL FOOL! I lied. Here’s your real horoscope: For the next four weeks, take better care of your body and your relationships than you ever have before in your life. Make it a point to educate yourself about what that would entail, and be devoted in providing the most profound nurturing you can imagine.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarius-born Giordano Bruno (15481600) was bravely heretical in his work as a philosopher, poet, mathematician, and friar. He angered the Catholic Church with his unorthodox views about Jesus and Mary, as well as his belief in reincarnation, his practice of occult magic, and his views that there are other stars besides our sun. Eventually, the authorities burned him at the stake for his transgressive ideas. Beware of a similar outcome for expressing your unusual qualities! APRIL FOOL! Luckily, no punishment will result if you express the rich fullness of your idiosyncrasies in the coming weeks. I’m happy about that, since I’m encouraging you to be as eccentrically yourself as you want to be.

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THE CLUB & GUEST HOUSE The General Manager will have the necessary management skills to quickly assess, develop and execute planned adjustments and goals for the Club operations as it emerges from the pandemic. This assessment includes a complete review of all operating practices. The General Manager will provide cohesive and collaborative leadership, build consensus, promote trust, and provide guidance as a coach to develop staff. The General Manager receives broad guidelines and specific timelines concerning work categories including budgeted hours, cleaning standards, customer service standards, expense management policies, accounting functions, staff training and development. The General Manager will be expected to independently prioritize tasks under these guidelines, which will frequently require independent problem solving and decision making. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management (or similar) with 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality management; or equivalent combination of education and experience. In‑depth operating knowledge of all hotel operations and procedures. Working knowledge of the efforts of a full‑service dining and catering operation. Strong service orientation with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Ability to foster a teamwork environment and encourage staff in their professional development in a culture of service and attention to clients. Experience with and commitment to exceptional guest services. Excellent analytical skills to organize data and material to draw appropriate conclusions and make

recommendations for solutions. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. The position requires occasional evening and weekend work. $67,500 ‑ $104,600/yr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 4/8/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu. Job # 33327

Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $18.38 ‑ $21.55/hr. M‑F 5:30a ‑ 1:30p. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 4/7/22. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job # 33199

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STUDENT HEALTH Responsible for assisting customers in understanding and navigating the UC Student Health Insurance Program, which includes knowledge of fees for service. Primary duties consist of but are not limited to answering customer inquiries, performing research and implementing solutions, supporting the referral process per protocol by assisting the clinical team with the referral request information and documentation, processing itemized billing statements, determining eligibility to waive, and updating computer records. Manages the billing component of Student Health EMR system. Analyzes problems and potential problems with the systems performance and any updates being implemented. Reports findings to system managers and either recommends or takes action as appropriate. Evaluates the accuracy

and timeliness of department users updates to identify training needs. Meets with departments and managers to discuss billing issues trends or training requirements. Acts as a liaison with various on‑campus and off‑campus entities concerning billing issues. Oversees the flow of data between the SHS Billing system and other various systems. Reqs: Excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment. Demonstrated attention to detail with frequent interruptions. High school diploma or equivalent. Must comprehend and comply with all state/federal privacy and confidentiality laws. Notes: Mandated reporting requirements of Child & Dependent Adult Abuse. Must successfully complete and pass a background check before employment and date of hire. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of an annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Starting at $24.61/hr commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #32756

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DEVELOPMENT Oversees the implementation of centralized stewardship planning & reporting, including the creation of highly customized reports, as well as manages the interpretation and application of complex data for the entire unit. Provides expert analytical, strategic planning, project management and proactive department support for Donor Relations & Stewardship (DRS). Maintains substantial knowledge of University and divisional policies and procedures related to the acquisition and use of data, and the use and application of Advance in a major capital fundraising environment. Exercise strong and effective leadership to influence and support stewardship planning in partnership with Senior Development staff and college and unit development officers. Works closely with the Senior Director, implementing strategic approaches to donor reporting and stewardship. This involves the development and enhancement of stewardship programs, including year‑long reporting plans and tracking of metrics, integrated timelines, design layouts and content management. This position will also involve supporting reporting cycles such as endowed fund reports, fellowship and scholarship stewardship, impact reports, as well as providing recommendations for reporting integration in order to provide best‑in‑class stewardship. Reqs: Outstanding professional writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail. Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. Able to analyze problems/issues of diverse scope and determine solutions. Bachelor’s

Degree Required or equivalent combination of education & experience. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends in order to meet deadlines. This is a limited position working less than 1000 hours/yr. $4,285 ‑ $5,000/ mo. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #32899

PATIENT EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR

STUDENT HEALTH Responsible for evidence‑based practices to improve clinic and patient experiences in accordance with the strategic direction, mission, vision and policies set by the UCSB student health Executive Director, the campus, and (UCOP) University of California Office of the President. Facilitates teamwork among the multidisciplinary staff and coordinates the planning, analyzing, preparing, managing, and evaluating administrative and operational activities of customer satisfaction and related projects. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined policies to determine appropriate action. Analyzes internal and external customer satisfaction metrics and other performance analytics to track and monitor performance trends, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop and implement recommended action plans including competency validation to improve the patient experience. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources in compliance with departmental goals and objectives and reports directly to the Executive Director of (SHS) Student Health Service. Reqs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education/training. Proficiency with Windows‑based software including Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior work experience in a healthcare‑related setting. Must successfully complete and pass a background check before the date of hire. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse and of Dependent Adult Abuse. To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of COVID‑19 vaccination and annual influenza vaccination or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season. Any HIPAA or FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action. Student Health is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Salary commensurate with experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply online at https://jobs. ucsb.edu Job #32751

RECHARGE FINANCIAL ANALYST

PHYSICS DEPARTMENT Plays a key role in the efficient functioning of the Physics Department financial unit. The Financial Analyst analyzes, interprets and implements new and frequently changing campus and federal policies and procedures, reviews departmental and research expenditures within the department. The Financial Analyst is responsible for maintaining a complex and highly detailed recharge database, ensuring the accuracy of recharge data and processes, and managing the billing of off‑campus users for shop services. Develops templates to facilitate the gathering and use of information across the financial unit. Provides administrative and backup support to the financial manager and other staff in the financial unit as needed. Must be able to work under pressure of deadlines. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and/or training. Knowledge of financial and accounting policies and procedures. Knowledge of compliance with external regulations and policies. Experience reviewing, processing and approving standardized financial data and transactions. Work history demonstrating excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience using complex computing systems. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive and Gmail. Experience with email programs, and cloud based software. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work under the pressure of deadlines. Note: Satisfactory conviction history background check. $24.62 ‑ $29.00/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. Application review begins 4/5/22. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 32884

SR. CUSTODIAN ‑ CARRILLO DINING COMMONS

CAMPUS DINING Responsible for maintaining dining room floors, cleaning of restrooms and offices, periodic cleaning of windows, training, supervision and follow up nightly kitchen clean up, working as a liaison with the maintenance department for minor equipment repair and maintenance (carts, wheels, light bulb replacements, etc.), and overseeing shutdown building cleanups. Supervises part‑time student employees. Reqs: High School Diploma and one year progressively more responsible janitorial experience or equivalent combination of education. Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper storing of chemicals in a food environment, proper cleaning of janitorial closet, safe lifting and transporting procedures, and ability to train others in this area. Exhibits organizational skills sufficient to ensure timely completion of tasks. Notes: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day. Satisfactory conviction history background check. $20.74 ‑ $22.90/hr. Wed‑Sun, 1:30p‑10:00p. The University of California is an Equal

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EMPLOYMENT Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 4/1/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job #32990

SR. CUSTODIAN

RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS Under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor or Residence Hall Manager, the Sr. Custodian performs duties in accordance with established standards and instruction, for university owned Residence Halls, Apartments and Dining Facilities. The Sr. Custodian promotes a customer service environment to residents and clients. Completes custodial tasks within an assigned area such as, but is not limited to: Cleans and sanitizing restrooms, hallways, stairways, lounges, public areas, office spaces and building entrances. Replenish restroom supplies. Disposals of trash, may be required to drive a motorized vehicle with a trailer to move trash. Utilizes cleaning equipment to perform cleaning duties such as: squirt bottles, dusters, mops, vacuums, broom, power floor buffers, mop bucket/wringer, hot water carpet extractor, steam cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, doodle bugs, powered wall cleaning machine. May work on a ladder. Works effectively as a team member. Reqs: Working knowledge and experience in utilizing the following equipment: vacuums, conventional and high‑speed buffers, extractors and related custodial equipment desirable. Will train on all equipment and chemicals used. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team. Must have effective communication skills. Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multicultural work environment. $20.74 ‑ $22.44/hr. Multiple positions and schedules are available. Notes: Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employee Pull‑Notice Program. Satisfactory conviction history background check. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 4/5/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job #33164

STUDENT AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

teaching evaluations. Edits, writes and consults with Chair and Business Officer on written publications for the graduate program as well as departmental brochures and the website. Develops and implements procedures to ensure efficient flow and retrieval of information. Serves as a resource for Chair, Business Officer, and Director of Graduate Studies on University policies and procedures. Works collaboratively and in coordination with Chair and Business Officer to complete administrative tasks related to graduate and undergraduate matters in the Department. Reqs: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and/or training. 1‑3 years previous advising experience. Notes: Satisfactory conviction history background check. May require occasional evening and weekend work based on operational needs of the department. $24.61‑$26.82/ hr. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application review begins 4/6/22. Apply online at https:// jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 32901

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