VOICE Magazine: May 9, 2025

UCSB Arts & Lectures

Jason De León

Jason De León

Uncovering the Stories at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Uncovering the Stories at the U.S.-Mexico Border

By Kerry Methner / VOICE

By Kerry Methner / VOICE

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ENVIRONMENTS

N ENVIRONMENTS OF POVERTY, FEAR, LOSS, AND DESPERATION, Professor Jason De León developed moments of trust and communication as his research took him into the often dangerous land of illicit migration, populated by “coyotes” or guides, the people who need and hire them, and the people working to impede the flow of migrants.

OF POVERTY, FEAR, LOSS, AND DESPERATION, Professor Jason De León developed moments of trust and communication as his research took him into the often dangerous land of illicit migration, populated by “coyotes” or guides, the people who need and hire them, and the people working to impede the flow of migrants.

De León will be on stage at UCSB Campbell Hall for Uncovering the Stories at the U.S.-Mexico Border, a talk that will be presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures on Thursday, May 15th at 7:30pm.

De León will be on stage at UCSB Campbell Hall for Uncovering the Stories at the U.S.-Mexico Border, a talk that will be presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures on Thursday, May 15th at 7:30pm.

De León will explore the human consequences of U.S. immigration policies and share stories of hope and resilience from the border. He’ll discuss his latest book, Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling. Free copies of that book will be available in the lobby while supplies last (first-come, first-served; one per household), and he will sign books following the talk.

De León will explore the human consequences of U.S. immigration policies and share stories of hope and resilience from the border. He’ll discuss his latest book, Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling. Free copies of that book will be available in the lobby while supplies last (first-come, first-served; one per household), and he will sign books following the talk.

Upon accepting the 2024 National Book Award for Nonfiction for Soldiers and Kings, De León declared, “I refuse to live in a world without hope.”

Border Patrol blamed them for the thousands of deaths that happened in the Sonoran Desert, which were actually the direct result of immigration policies. I knew that the story was much more complicated than the simplistic dichotomy that was being proposed. Smugglers weren’t walking people through the desert because they liked hiking. They were in the desert because border policies had forced people there, and migrants needed guides to get across that ‘hostile terrain.’”

Border Patrol blamed them for the thousands of deaths that happened in the Sonoran Desert, which were actually the direct result of immigration policies. I knew that the story was much more complicated than the simplistic dichotomy that was being proposed. Smugglers weren’t walking people through the desert because they liked hiking. They were in the desert because border policies had forced people there, and migrants needed guides to get across that ‘hostile terrain.’”

De León’s openness to expanding his understanding served him well as he identified the next area of his study – the guides/smugglers or guías of Soldiers and Kings. They are the people hired to lead the way through often treacherous territory.

Upon accepting the 2024 National Book Award for Nonfiction for Soldiers and Kings, De León declared, “I refuse to live in a world without hope.”

In Soldiers and Kings, De León wrote, “After many years of working with and writing about migrants, I knew I was missing part of the story. Smugglers had been present throughout my fieldwork in Arizona and Mexico, but always on the periphery. Migrants talked about them as a necessary evil needed to help one avoid detection by law enforcement.

In Soldiers and Kings, De León wrote, “After many years of working with and writing about migrants, I knew I was missing part of the story. Smugglers had been present throughout my fieldwork in Arizona and Mexico, but always on the periphery. Migrants talked about them as a necessary evil needed to help one avoid detection by law enforcement.

“I

refuse to live in a world without hope.”

“I refuse to live in a world without hope.”

– Jason De León accepting the 2024 National Book Award for Nonfiction

– Jason De León accepting the 2024 National Book Award for Nonfiction

in that occupation? What does their daily life look like? How does it feel to be responsible for providing lifesaving passage while also being implicated in (or directly responsible for) the many forms of violence that migrants experience?”

in that occupation? What does their daily life look like? How does it feel to be responsible for providing lifesaving passage while also being implicated in (or directly responsible for) the many forms of violence that migrants experience?”

Jason De León is an anthropologist, a MacArthur fellow, and the award-winning author of The Land of Open Graves: Living and Dying on the Migrant Trail and Soldiers and Kings.

De León’s openness to expanding his understanding served him well as he identified the next area of his study – the guides/smugglers or guías of Soldiers and Kings. They are the people hired to lead the way through often treacherous territory.

His research began with participant observation, a practice pulled directly from anthropology. “When I began this project many years ago, I told myself that I had no business writing about guías unless I could find something human and relatable about their existence,” he wrote. As the book progresses, that humanness, the conditions under which guías live, and their stories of hope and struggle emerge. Participant observation places De León on the road or tracks with them as they live their stories.

Jason De León is an anthropologist, a MacArthur fellow, and the award-winning author of The Land of Open Graves: Living and Dying on the Migrant Trail and Soldiers and Kings.

A professor of anthropology and Chicana/o studies, he serves as the director of the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA. He is also the executive director of the Undocumented Migration Project, a collective that raises awareness about migration issues and helps families of missing migrants reunite with their loved ones. The project uses a combination of ethnographic, visual, archaeological, and forensic approaches to understanding this violent social process.

His research began with participant observation, a practice pulled directly from anthropology. “When I began this project many years ago, I told myself that I had no business writing about guías unless I could find something human and relatable about their existence,” he wrote. As the book progresses, that humanness, the conditions under which guías live, and their stories of hope and struggle emerge. Participant observation places De León on the road or tracks with them as they live their stories.

“People contract smugglers because they give them the benefit of the doubt that no matter what happens, they will eventually get to their final destination, even if it involves hardship and shelling out more cash than was initially agreed upon.”

A professor of anthropology and Chicana/o studies, he serves as the director of the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA. He is also the executive director of the Undocumented Migration Project, a collective that raises awareness about migration issues and helps families of missing migrants reunite with their loved ones. The project uses a combination of ethnographic, visual, archaeological, and forensic approaches to understanding this violent social process.

Locals might remember a powerful 2020 prepandemic exhibition featuring his work at UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum titled Hostile Terrain 94. It, according to an article in the Santa Barbara Independent by Charles Donelan, effectively drew viewers in as they practiced a bit of anthropology by completing toe-tags from a database list of artifacts collected in the desert from immigrants who didn’t make it to their destinations.

Locals might remember a powerful 2020 prepandemic exhibition featuring his work at UCSB Art, Design & Architecture Museum titled Hostile Terrain 94. It, according to an article in the Santa Barbara Independent by Charles Donelan, effectively drew viewers in as they practiced a bit of anthropology by completing toe-tags from a database list of artifacts collected in the desert from immigrants who didn’t make it to their destinations.

Uncovering the Stories at the U.S.-Mexico Border is the final 2024-25 event of the Justice for All Series.

Uncovering the Stories at the U.S.-Mexico Border is the final 2024-25 event of the Justice for All Series.

For tickets ($20 General / Free UCSB Students), call 805-893-3535 or visit ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu.

“People contract smugglers because they give them the benefit of the doubt that no matter what happens, they will eventually get to their final destination, even if it involves hardship and shelling out more cash than was initially agreed upon.”

This book answers De León’s questions, “Who are smugglers? How does someone get started

For tickets ($20 General / Free UCSB Students), call 805-893-3535 or visit ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu.

Jason De León is presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures in association with UCSB Departments of Anthropology, Chicana and Chicano Studies, and Sociology.

Justice for All lead sponsors: Marcy Carsey, Connie Frank & Evan Thompson, Eva & Yoel Haller, Dick Wolf, Zegar Family Foundation.

This book answers De León’s questions, “Who are smugglers? How does someone get started

Jason De León is presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures in association with UCSB Departments of Anthropology, Chicana and Chicano Studies, and Sociology. Justice for All lead sponsors: Marcy Carsey, Connie Frank & Evan Thompson, Eva & Yoel Haller, Dick Wolf, Zegar Family Foundation.

Season support: Sara Miller McCune is 2024-2025 Season Sponsor. Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli are Community Partners for the 2024-2025 season.

Season support: Sara Miller McCune is 2024-2025 Season Sponsor. Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli are Community Partners for the 2024-2025 season.

For tickets ($20 General / Free UCSB Students) call 805-893-3535 or visit ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

For tickets ($20 General / Free UCSB Students) call 805-893-3535 or visit ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

Community News

Traffic Shift on Hollister Ave at Highway 217 Will

Require Detours

THIS WEEK, the City hired Contractor for Project Connect is working during the day and overnight in preparation for the next phase of construction beginning Friday, May 9th. The new traffic alignment will go into effect on Hollister Avenue at Highway 217. The change is the result of a Project Connect construction transition from the north side to the south side of the Hollister Avenue Bridge.

This realignment will impact access to and from southbound Highway 217:

Left turns from southbound Highway 217 to eastbound Hollister Avenue will be prohibited.

Left turns from westbound Hollister Avenue to southbound Highway 217 will also be prohibited.

Follow the detours to travel through the construction zone safely. Vehicles and pedestrians share the road, drive and walk with caution.

Detour to southbound Highway 217 from Ward Drive Turn right from Ward Drive to eastbound Hollister Avenue.

Turn left to S. Patterson Avenue.

Turn left onto Highway 217. Keep left.

Merge onto southbound Highway 217.

Detour Westbound Hollister Ave. to southbound Highway 217

Westbound Hollister Avenue, turn left at S. Fairview Avenue.

Turn right at Fowler Road.

Turn left at Moffett Place.

Turn left onto UCSB southbound Highway 217 onramp.

The traffic detours will remain until the end of May 2025, when another traffic shift will be in place. Details will be shared at www.CityofGoleta.org/ProjectConnect.

The large-scale construction project includes the Ekwill Street & Fowler Road Extensions, Hollister

Community Yard Sale

A COMMUNITY YARD SALE IN SANTA BARBARA will be hosted by the Clean Community Division of the City on Saturday, May 10th from 8am to 2pm. The City-wide event is designed to encourage the reduction of waste, promote reuse, and circulate gently used items.

Residents and visitors can join by hosting a yard sale at their homes. The Clean Community Division will provide free promotional services, advertising, as well as an interactive online map of sale locations, a guide for donation drop-offs, and yard signs.

For more information or to register as a host, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/YardSale

Yard sale maps: santabarbara.maps.arcgis.com

Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, two new roundabouts on Hollister Avenue at the Highway 217 interchange, the Hollister Avenue Interim Striping Project, and San Jose Creek flood control capacity improvements. Project completion is anticipated in Spring 2027 when drivers and pedestrians will have increased eastwest access across Old Town Goleta.

For additional information or questions, please contact us via email (Connect@ CityofGoleta.org) or phone (805-690-5116) or visit the website project page at www.CityofGoleta.org/ProjectConnect.

MarBorg Replacing City Customers’ Cans with Wheeled Carts

WASTE CANS WITH WHEELS are on their way during the months of May and June to replace cans without wheels. MarBorg Industries will exchange City of Santa Barbara customers’ waste cans (containers without wheels) for easy-to-maneuver carts (wheeled containers). These can-towheeled-cart exchanges are part of the transition to curbside service for all MarBorg customers starting July 1, 2025. The new trash carts will be gray to comply with California’s new solid waste regulations regarding statewide container colors (SB 1383).

“Curbside service (servicing containers at the street) is an industry standard practice that offers several benefits such as improved safety for our community and MarBorg employees, minimized vehicle idle time and traffic congestion, and increased efficiency,” said Derek Carlson, Vice President Finance & Contracts at MarBorg. “Other MarBorg service areas have already transitioned, or are currently transitioning, to curbside service.”

To learn more, visit Curbside FAQ (SantBarbaraCA.gov/CurbsideFAQ).

If you have additional questions, MarBorg’s Customer Service Representatives are ready to assist at (805) 963-1852 or [email protected].

MarBorg reemplazará los botes de basura de los clientes de la ciudad por carritos con

ruedas

DURANTE LOS MESES DE MAYO Y JUNIO DE 2025, MarBorg Industries intercambiará los botes de basura (contenedores sin ruedas) de los clientes de la Ciudad de Santa Bárbara por carritos fáciles de maniobrar (contenedores con ruedas).

Estos intercambios de botes por carritos con ruedas son parte de la transición al servicio de recolección en la acera para todos los clientes de MarBorg a partir del 1 de julio de 2025. Los nuevos carritos de basura serán grises para cumplir con las nuevas regulaciones de residuos sólidos de California respecto a los colores estándar de los contenedores en todo el estado (SB 1383).

“El servicio en la acera (recolección de contenedores en la calle) es una práctica estándar en la industria que ofrece varios beneficios, como una mayor seguridad para nuestra comunidad y los empleados de MarBorg, menos tiempo de inactividad de los vehículos y congestión de tráfico, y mayor eficiencia”, dijo Derek Carlson, Vicepresidente de Finanzas y Contratos de MarBorg. “Otras áreas de servicio de MarBorg ya han hecho la transición, o están en proceso de hacerlo, al servicio en la acera.”

Para obtener más información, visita la sección de preguntas frecuentes sobre el servicio en la acera (SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CurbsideFAQ).

Si tienes más preguntas, los representantes de Servicio al Cliente de MarBorg están listos para ayudarte al (805) 963-1852 [email protected].

Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day Menus

Mother’s Day Heart-Shaped Pizza from Rusty’s • May 9-11 • Skip the box of chocolates and show Mom some love with a heart-shaped pizza from Rusty’s, topped with zesty pepperoni and her two favorite ingredients. Available Mother’s Day weekend — because nothing says appreciation like a delicious, made-with-love meal. • Cost: Varies.

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Steward • May 11 from 7am to 1pm • Celebrate Mother’s Day in full springtime bloom at The Steward. Gather with loved ones for a festive, garden-inspired buffet at Terra, where each guest (21 and older) will enjoy a complimentary mimosa to toast the occasion. • Cost: $65 per adult, $30 per child (12 and under).

Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch at Scarlett Begonia • May 11 from 9:30am to 2pm •Scarlett Begonia toasts to moms with a festive brunch featuring local favorites Brander and Grassini pouring their standout wines. Expect delicious bites, thoughtful touches, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. • Cost: $110 per adult, $45 per child.

Mother’s Day Brunch • May 11 from 10am to 1:30pm • Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara with a luxurious brunch buffet. Enjoy made-toorder omelets, a waffle station, savory entrées and decadent desserts — perfect for the whole family. • Cost: $165 per adult, $65 per child.

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Lark • May 11 from 10am to 2pm • Celebrate Mother’s Day with a seasonal brunch at The Lark, featuring specials like buttermilk biscuits with strawberry rhubarb jam, spring asparagus and goat cheese frittata and warm New Orleans bread pudding. • Cost: Varies by menu item.

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Set • May 11 from 10am to 2pm • Make this Mother’s Day one to remember at The Set, located at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Enjoy a festive brunch featuring delicious specials, signature “Mom-osa” flights with a variety of bubbly flavors and live music by David Segal. It’s the perfect blend of music, brunch and bubbles to celebrate Mom in style. • Cost: Varies by menu item.

Mother’s Day Prix Fixe Brunch at El Encanto • May 11 from 10am to 2pm • Perched in Santa Barbara’s tranquil hillside with sweeping ocean views, El Encanto offers the perfect setting for meaningful Mother’s Day moments. Gather around the table to honor cherished memories — old and new — while treating Mom to a thoughtfully curated, indulgent menu. • Cost: $175 per person.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Brass Bear Uptown • May 11 from 10am to 3pm •Treat Mom to a memorable buffet brunch at Brass Bear Uptown, where the whole family can gather and enjoy a generous spread of delicious dishes in a warm, welcoming setting. • Cost: $55 per adult, $20 per child.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Finch & Fork • May 11 from 10am to 4pm • Celebrate Mother’s Day at Finch & Fork at Kimpton Canary Hotel with an farm-to-table brunch buffet. Delight in a variety of dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, including farmers market salads, an array of appetizers, a seafood raw bar, brunch classics and assorted desserts. Additionally, a special mini vendor market will be featured in the hotel lobby. Booking in advance is advised. • Cost: $95 per adult, $47 per child under 12 years old.

Mother’s Day at Arnoldi’s Cafe • May 11 from 10am to 9pm • Celebrate Mom over a laid-back, flavor-packed brunch at Arnoldi’s, where the à la carte menu features house-made chilaquiles, donut beignets, mini croissants and beloved classics. With bocce courts open and sunshine on tap, it’s the perfect way to spend Mother’s Day. Reservations are highly recommended. • Cost: Varies by menu item.

Mother’s Day Brunch at La Paloma Cafe • May 11 from 10:30am to 2pm • Celebrate Mother’s Day with a flavorful brunch at La Paloma Cafe. Treat Mom to mouthwatering specials like French toast sticks, honey butter chicken biscuits

and an asparagus omelet topped with jumbo lump crab. • Cost: Varies by menu item.

Mother’s Day Prix Fixe Lunch at Caruso’s • May 11 from 11am to 3pm • Celebrate Mother’s Day with “A Pranzo con Mama” at Caruso’s at Rosewood Miramar Beach, featuring a luxurious three-course feast, fresh raw seafood platters and a decadent Bar del Cioccolat — all set against the stunning Pacific coastline. • Cost: $215 per adult, $95 per child.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at The Revere Room • May 11 from 11am to 3pm • Make Mother’s Day special with a festive brunch buffet at The Revere Room at Rosewood Miramar Beach, served in a laid-back, family-friendly setting perfect for celebrating together. • Cost: $175 per adult, $75 per child.

Mother’s Day Dinner at Loquita • May 11 from 5-9pm • Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special dinner at Loquita, featuring standout dishes like white gazpacho with tartare andaluz, lobster paella duquesa and a luscious goat cheese cheesecake. • Cost: Varies by menu item.

Free Ice Cream for Moms at Rori’s • May 11 • Moms deserve something sweet! This Mother’s Day, Rori’s is treating all moms to a free scoop. It’s the perfect chance to sample the seasonal Peach Bellini or enjoy any of the creamery’s classic, craveworthy flavors. • Cost: Free for moms!

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT SAN YSIDRO RANCH with a festive brunch featuring a decadent three-course menu and an elegant dessert buffet. Treat the mothers in your life to a day of indulgence and relaxation in a beautiful setting, creating unforgettable memories with family and loved ones. Toast to Mom with bottomless Champagne, mimosas, Ty Bellinis, or fresh juices while enjoying a basket of house-made pastries. Starters include Citrus Cured Arctic Char, Maine Lobster Tortellini, Spring Asparagus Salad, and Farmers Market Carrot Soup. Entrée selections include Snake River Farms Wagyu New York, Crispy Confit Duck Leg, Smoked King Salmon Benedict, and Alaskan Halibut. The meal concludes with a dessert buffet.

Mother’s Day DIY Charm Party • May 8 from 5-7pm • Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Mom? Grab a glass of wine and get crafty with CreaTiffity Studios at the beautiful Kimpton Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara! Enjoy an evening of laughter, charm-making and quality time. Each ticket includes a welcome drink, small bites and everything you need to create your own charm necklace, bracelet, or earrings — complete with up to 10 charms of your choice. • Cost: $80 per person.

Mother’s Day Brunch is Sunday, May 11th from 10am to 2pm • $250/adult, $105/ child.

Reservations required, call the Stonehouse 805.565.1720 to book.

as a professional artist from Art Spot on Wheels guides you stepby-step through creating your own vineyard-inspired landscape — no experience needed. Ticket includes a wine tasting and all painting supplies. • Cost: $89 per person.

Mother’s Day Glittery Bottle Workshop & Cheese

Mother’s Day Weekend Watercolor • May 10 from 11am to 1:30pm • Celebrate Mother’s Day with a creative twist at Koehler Winery in Santa Ynez, where guests will sip estate wines while painting a scenic view of Grass Mountain. This guided, stressfree watercolor class guided by Art Spot on Wheels includes all supplies, a pre-sketched canvas and a complimentary tasting — no experience necessary, just bring your love for wine, art, and the outdoors. • Cost: $89 per person.

Mother’s Day Candle-making Workshops • May 11 at 10am and 11am • Celebrate Mother’s Day with a sweet and scent-filled experience at Candle Bar 111. Craft a custom candle while indulging in Liège waffles from Goodland Waffles & Melts, locally brewed coffee and a festive “Mom”osa. Workshops at 10am and 11:30am; 18+ only. • Cost: $75 per person.

Breathe & Blossom: A Mother’s Day Celebration • May 11 from 10am to 12pm • Celebrate Mother’s Day with a heartwarming morning at Paseo Nuevo featuring yoga, live music, floral crafting and coffee. Enjoy a 45-minute gentle, babyfriendly yoga session led by Itzy Canales, a bouquet bar by Flora Divina and warm drinks from Considered Coffee. Little ones are welcome — whether in a carrier, stroller, or snuggled beside you.

• Cost: Admission is free.

Mother’s Day Painting in the Vineyard • May 11 from 11am to 2pm • Celebrate Mother’s Day in Santa Barbara wine country with a painting class at Sunstone Winery. Sip estate wine

Pairing • May 11 from 11am to 12pm • Add some sparkle to Mother’s Day at Riverbench’s Santa Barbara tasting room with a guided glittering workshop. Choose your favorite bottle of Riverbench wine (sold separately), then decorate it with the help of a glitter expert while enjoying a glass of wine and a charcuterie box from Slate Catering. All other supplies provided. Ages 21+. • Cost: $50 per person.

Mother’s Day Sipping and Shopping at Pali Wine Co. • May 11 • Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at Pali Wine Co.’s Wine Garden in the Funk Zone with a festive flight featuring the 2024 Rosé “Lexi” — $5 from every bottle benefits Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Sip ‘Mom’osas, sangrias and frosés all weekend, and swing by for a pop-up market by Meet Me At The Market with over 20 local vendors and perfect gifts for Mom. • Cost: Varies by item.

Mom’s Night Out Candle-making Workshop • May 11 at 5pm and 6:30pm • Wind down with an intimate candle-making workshop at Candle Bar 111, perfect for treating yourself or a special mom. Enjoy wine or a Tilden mocktail, a charcuterie cup and all the supplies to craft your own custom candle. Sessions at 5pm and 6:30pm; ages 18+. • Cost: $65 per person.

Low-Cost Youth Swim & Water Safety Lessons

MAY IS NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH, an annual observance aimed at preventing drowning incidents and keeping individuals safe in and around water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages five to 14 after motor vehicle crashes.

To combat these statistics, the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will provide low-cost water safety programs for youth residents this summer. The programs aim to teach children ages six months to 17 years a range of water safety practices, including basic swimming skills, ocean safety, and how to respond in an emergency.

“Water safety is a top priority for us, and we want to ensure kids in our community have the knowledge and skills to stay safe in and around water,” said Tony Sholl, Aquatics Supervisor. “Knowing how to swim is a critical life skill that everyone should be able to learn, not just those who can afford it. Being able to safely and confidently enjoy our ocean opens up the world for kids.”

Swim Lessons

Low-cost group swim lessons will be offered for children six months to 12 years old. Lessons are separated by age and skill level and will be provided at Los Baños del Mar and Ortega Park Pool. Residents can register for a session of eight 30-minute lessons for $50, roughly $6 per lesson. Each participant will also receive a summer swim pass good for one adult and two children to enjoy recreation swim at Los Baños del Mar for free.

Swim lesson scholarships, funded by the PARC Foundation, are available for eligible residents who cannot afford the fee.

Junior Lifeguards

Children and teens aged 7 to 17 who already know how to swim are encouraged to attend the multi-week Junior Lifeguards program to learn the skills needed to stay safe in the ocean and how to respond to an emergency. Participants are grouped by age for age-appropriate lessons and activities, including fun beach and water games, all led by professional beach lifeguards. Over the course of the program, participants gain skills in ocean safety, hazard identification, first aid, and surf lifesaving.

Residents can register to attend the Junior Lifeguards program Monday through Friday for all eight weeks of summer for $550, approximately $14 per day, or a single 2-week session for $275. Scholarships are funded by donations to the PARC Foundation and distributed to eligible families through SBPAL’s Campership Alliance program.

Lifeguard Certification Course

The Parks and Recreation Department will host a second reduced-cost lifeguard training course over Memorial Day weekend to increase the number of community members with critical lifesaving skills. While a typical course costs around $200, residents can participate in the multi-day training for only $50. Local interest in this training has grown over the past few years, and participants who successfully complete the course will leave with American Red Cross certifications in lifeguarding, CPR, AED, and first aid, and will be equipped to respond in a water emergency.

Registration for all water safety programs is available on a first-come-first-served basis at SBParksAndRec.org. Families interested in scholarship opportunities must create an online account before contacting [email protected].

More information about swim lessons can be found at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SwimLessons. More about Junior Lifeguards can be found at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/JuniorLifeguards.

Groups and individuals interested in supporting water safety programming scholarships can donate to the PARC Foundation and indicate “Aquatics” as the designation for their donation.

60th Anniversary Annual Awards 2025 Nominations ARE OPEN

~ April 8 - May 18, 2025

Santa Barbara Beautiful is now soliciting nominations in nine categories for their 60th Anniversary Awards program which takes place on Sunday, September 28th.

Each of the last 60 years, Santa Barbara Beautiful has called on our community to recognize and appreciate their neighbors who work to build on the city’s natural beauty. At the Annual Awards, the results of their beautification efforts are recognized.

Property award categories have been adapted to meet the real and growing importance of climate change and the need for environmental stewardship. Learn more at www.sbbeautiful.org

2025 AWARD CATEGORIES

1. Multi-Family Residence ~ Condos, Retirement Facilities... Sustainable (ie: water or energy saving) building elements? How does it fit in or enhance the streetscape?

2. Single Family Home, Small Lot (<1/2 acre) ~ Sustainable (ie: water or energy saving) building elements? Does it fit in and/ or enhance the streetscape?

3. Single Family Home, Large Lot (>1/2 acre) ~ Sustainable building elements? Does it fit in and/or enhance the streetscape?

4. Mixed-Use Building: Commercial & Residential in one building; Sustainability elements? Does it fit in and/or enhance the streetscape? Does it have *LEED Certification?

5. Commercial Building ~ (Public Buildings, Hotels, B&Bs): Sustainability

elements? Does it fit in and/ or enhance the streetscape? Does it have *LEED Certification?

6. Commercial Sign

7. Art in Public Places ~ Murals, Sculpture, etc... (Hugh & Marjorie Petersen Award for Art in Public Places)

8. Historic Revitalization: Recently revitalized gardens and/or buildings with a historic character

9. Santa Barbara Commons: Public Open Space: Parks; Medians; Parkways; Streetscapes: places we gather to build community and connect with nature.

• There is no limit to the number of entries a person may submit.

• Winners are selected by independent judges based on merit, not on the number of nominations.

• The Awards Committee reserves the right to adjust categories depending on the nominations received.

ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES:

• Entries must be visible from the street or via public access.

• Completed projects between Ortega Ridge Rd to Turnpike Rd.

• Properties in ZIP CODES: 93101 • 93103 • 93105 • 93108 • 93109 • 93110

HOW TO ENTER: EMAIL form to:

[email protected] MAIL form to: Santa Barbara Beautiful, P.O. Box 2024 Santa Barbara, CA 93120 QUESTIONS? Call: Mark Whitehurst at 805-895-3614

Fiesta Parade Grand Marshals Announced

APAIR OF GRAND MARSHALS

WITH DEEP ROOTS IN SANTA BARBARA, 1965 Spirit of Fiesta Marta Holsman Babson and her sister Henrietta Holsman Fore will be an important part of the Old Spanish Days historic parade along Cabrillo Boulevard this year when they take on the role of Parade Grand Marshals.

“Their love of Fiesta comes through in so many ways – not only through their generous sponsorship, but also in their attendence at parties and their participation in the Historical Parade,” said 2025 OSD El Presidente Fritz Olenberger in making

the announcement.

“The float they created for last year’s parade was one of the most beautiful I have seen in my 15 years with Fiesta. It was covered with roses and featured their grandfather’s antique Holsman automobile.”

The sisters grew up in Montecito and have enjoyed

Fiesta for decades. In her youth, Marta Babson studied ballet and Spanish dance and was honored to be the 1965 Spirit of Fiesta. She went on to a successful banking career in Santa Barbara and later in Chicago.

Henrietta Fore has been a recognized leader in business, corporate boards, the United States Government, the United Nations, and nonprofit organizations. During her career, she served as the 37th Director of the U.S. Mint, as the Under Secretary of State for Management, and as the 7th Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Both women have been active on a variety of non-profit and civic boards.

“In addition to supporting Fiesta, they support many other non-profits throughout our community,” said El Presidente Olenberger. “We are honored to have them as Grand Marshals in this year’s Historical Parade.”

Both grand marshals will be joining Olenberger at the upcoming Old Spanish Days La Primavera celebration set for

Saturday, May 17th at the Carriage Museum. The 2025 Fiesta poster and pin will be unveiled during the La Primavera gathering. The evening will also include the first official dance performed by the 2025 Spirit of Fiesta Natalie Treviño and Junior Spirit Victoria Plascencia.

Fiesta 2025 runs July 30th through August 3rd.

A schedule of events and celebrations may be found at sbfiesta.org.

Yellow-breasted Chat

WITH ONE OF THE BEST COMMON NAMES AROUND, the Yellow-breasted Chat lives up to it in every possible way. Breeding males sport a lemon-yellow breast and throat, and their vocal repertoire of whistles, croaks, grunts, and rattles is impressive. But seeing one in its preferred habitat of dense willow thickets can be a challenge. Recent studies have found that both males and females frequently wander into forested areas after dark to “night clubs,” where it is suspected that, in addition to robust singing and flight displays, extra-pair mating occurs. For everyone who’s wondered where birds go at night… surprise!

Icteria virens For more information visit SantaBarbaraAudubon.org or call 805-964-1468

Santa Barbara Beautiful is proud to have helped fund the work on new trishaws by local artists: 1) Bella Gar as, 2) Dez Porter, 3) Je Shelton, 4) Solange Aguilar, 5) Richard Wilke, 6) Blair Looker and 7) Kevin Gleason. Trishaws are three-wheeled vehicles designed to rekindle the joy of cycling for older adults, helping them get outdoors, enjoy the fresh air and celebrate art on wheels.

CALENDAR

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

Uncovering the Stories at the U.S.-Mexico Border • National Book Award winner Jason De León • $20 / Free for UCSB students • Campbell Hall presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Thu, 5/15.

How Santa Barbara Became the Birthplace of Deepwater Diving Technology • Guest Theodore K. Roche IV, former CEO of Aqueos • $20 for general public • sbmm.org • 7pm Thu, 5/15

I am Carpinteria • Panel discussion moderated by Jody Thomas • Free • The Alcazar • tinyurl.com/carp515 • 6-8:30pm Thu, 5/15.

No Occupation: Derrida on Palestine • Lecture by Eduardo Cadava • Free • UCSB McCune Conference Room • ihc.ucsb.edu • 4-6pm Thu, 5/15.

MUSIC

Bill Frisell and GOOD DOG • Grammy-winning guitarist & composer & his jazz band • Lobero • $45-107 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Thu, 5/15.

An Evening with Trace Bundy • World-acclaimed acoustic guitar player known for his stories and creativity • $30-35 • SOhO • sohosb.com • 7:30pm / opens 6pm Thu, 5/15.

OUTDOORS

Santa Barbara Flea Market • at Earl Warren Showgrounds • $7-32 • Earlwarren.com • 7am-3pm, Thu.

SPECIAL EVENTS

2025 Live Art & Wine Tour • The Arlington Theatre • $97.88 • 5:309:30pm Thu, 5/15.

Transformational Tales • live storytelling night at Del Pueblo Cafe • Free • 6:30pm Thu, 5/15.

Friday 5/16

COMEDY

Friday Night Laughs • LA Comedians • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm, Fri.

DANCE

A Fusion of Ballet, Contemporary, and Mexican Folklórico • presented by Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara • Isla Vista School • 7pm Fri, 5/16.

DANCE

Inspire Recital • Junior Show presented by Santa Barbara Dance Arts, spring recital • $25-35 • The Marjorie Luke • luketheatre.org • 6:30pm Thu, 5/15.

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

A Virtual Celebration of Impact in Honduras • Unite to Light shares findings from research that transform lives through light • unitetolight.org/webinars • Virtual • 5:30-6:30pm Fri, 5/16.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Tours • Free • www.sbcourthouse.org • 10:30am Mon-Fri & 2pm daily.

Meditation Class • Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Ctr @ 1825 State Street (Upstairs) with Kadam Keli • $15 • meditationinsantabarbara.org • 5:30-6:30pm Fri.

MUSIC

Inspire Recital Junior Show

• Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents their annual spring recital. • $25-35 • The Marjorie Luke • luketheatre.org • 6:30pm Fri, 5/16.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Creative Netwerk Spring Student Showcase • Students show off what they’ve been working on all year. Games, prizes, and class awards. • 632 E. Canon Perdido • 6pm Fri. 5/16.

Saturday 5/17

CHILDREN

Storytime @ the Sea Center • Stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

Musical Learning with Lanny • Grace Fisher Clubhouse La Cumbre Plaza • Free • 11am-12pm 1st & 3rd Sat.

DANCE

Thumbelina • Ballet about a girl who gets separated from her family and embarks upon a mystical journey to reunite with them. • $17-27, kids $14 • The Lobero • Sat 5/17, 6:30pm 5/17 & 2pm Sun, 5/18.

Inspire Recital Youth Show • Santa Barbara Dance Arts presents

their annual spring recital • $25-35 • The Marjorie Luke • luketheatre.org • 12:00pm Sat. 5/17.

Ballet in Bloom and Cinderella • Annual repertoire concert from Santa Barbara Festival ballet with guest performers from Carpinteria and UCSB. • $25-30 • Center Stage Theatre • 7pm Sat, 5/17 & 2pm Sun, 5/18.

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

Opening Reception for Summer Solstice Ensembles • Artists in Residence share their plans for this year’s theme: WILD WORLD • 631 Garden St • 3-6pm Sat, 5/17.

Adult Studio Workshop • Storytelling: Mixed Media Collage with Found Objects • SBMA • $75 • SBMA.net • 10am-1pm Sat, 5/17. Writing in the Galleries • Storytelling: Mixed Media Collage with Found Objects with Luna Vallejo-Howard • SBMA • Free-$15 • SBMA.net • 2-3:30 Sat, 5/17.

SB GO Club • Play or learn the ancient strategic board game. All levels welcome • Questions: Lorin 805-4485335 • Free • Mosaic Coffee, 1131 State St • 11-4 Sat.

MUSIC

Wynton Marsalis Ensemble • Louis: A silent film with a live musical performance presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures • The Arlington • $52-107 for general public • 7:30pm Sat. 5/17

Santa Barbara Symphony Season Finale • With Grammywinning violinist Gil Shaham and Adele Anthony • $45-208 • The Granada • granadasb.org • 7:30pm Sat 5/17 & 3pm Sun 5/18.

Santa Barbara Master Chorale Gems of Time • Choral masterworks through the ages with guest organist Thomas Joyce • $15-25 • 305 E. Anapamu St. • sbmasterchorale.org • 7pm Sat 5/17 & 3pm Sun. 5/18.

Young Artist Showcase • presented by SY Valley Concert Series • St Mark’s in the Valley Church • www. smitv.org • 4pm Sat, 5/17.

Lorenzo Johnson, Jr., Tenor • UCSB DMA Recital Karl Geiringer Hall • Free • https://music.ucsb.edu • 12pm, Sat, 5/17.

Anza Seller • UCSB Music Composition, Undergraduate Student Recital • UCSB MUSIC 1145 • Free • https://music.ucsb.edu • 5pm Sat, 5/17.

OUTDOORS

Ellwood Mesa’s 20th Anniversary • Fun Run Bike the Bluffs, Tribute to Ellwood, and Nature Activities hosted by the City of Goleta • 7686 Hollister Ave • 8:30am-4pm Sat, 5/17.

Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara Presents: Ballet Nepantla: A Fusion of Ballet, Contemporary, and Mexican Folklórico

Ballet Nepantla, combining classic ballet and contemporary dance with traditional Mexican folklórico, will be preesnted locally by Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara. Founders Andrea Guajardo and Martín Rodríguez envisioned a new form of expression that fused these two distinct dance traditions, creating an aesthetic that reflects the historical, cultural, and social realities of a broader narrative of being Mexican, Mexican American, immigrant, and trans-cultural.

Nepantla, a Nahuatl term of the indigenous people of Mexico, translates to “in between,” which captures the heart of Ballet Nepantla’s mission. Nepantla provides a historical, intellectual, and artistic framework through which to explore the “inbetween” spaces of history and culture by exploring new artistic expression that fuses different traditions on stage. This vision led to the creation of Ballet Nepantla in January 2017.

There will be three free public performances: 7pm Fri, 5/16 | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta • 7pm Sat, 5/17 | Guadalupe City Hall, at 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe • 6pm Sun, 5/18 | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara. For more info about Ballet Nepantla and Viva, visit https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/

SPECIAL EVENTS

SB Culinary Experience • in collaboration with the Julia Child Foundation presents week-long celebration of the region’s dynamic food and beverage scene • Grand Tasting • 5/17 • events run 5/12-18.

Sunday 5/18

DANCE

Ballet Nepantla • A Fusion of Ballet, Contemporary, and Mexican Folklórico presented by Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara • Free • The Marjorie Luke • 6pm Sun, 5/18. Thumbelina • Ballet about a girl who gets separated from her family and embarks upon a mystical journey to reunite with them. • $17-27, kids $14 • The Lobero • Sat 5/17, 6:30pm 5/17 & 2pm Sun, 5/18.

Ballet in Bloom and Cinderella • Annual repertoire concert from Santa Barbara Festival ballet with guest performers from Carpinteria and UCSB. • $25-30 • Center Stage Theatre • 7pm Sat, 5/17 & 2pm Sun, 5/18.

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

The Dao of Flow: A Journey to Discover the Ancient Wisdom of Water • Chaucer’s Books hosts author Jin Young Lim for a talk & signing • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 3pm Sun, 5/12. Kids Draw Architecture Sketch Session • Free • 15 E. De La Guerra St • 1-3pm Sun, 5/18.

Empathy Cafe • practice listening & empathy • Riviera Theatre upstairs • Free • theempathycenter.org • 11am Sun.

MUSIC

Wesley Arai, Carillon • UCSB Faculty Artist Recital • Storke Tower •

VOICE Magazine • Community Market • LEGAL NOTICES

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV01697. Petitioner: Victoria Huong Thien Pham filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Victoria Huong Thien Pham to PROPOSED NAME: Victoria Pham. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 30, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 4; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 3/24/2025 /s/: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV01697 Pub Dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025.

Insertion Date: Print: 5.9.25 Norma Welche, City Admin Digital included 5.7.25 7.34”x2 col; $70.17 • Ordinance 6179

ORDINANCE

NO. 6179

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 26.50.040, 26.50.055, AND 26.50.070 AND THE ADDITION OF SECTION 26.50.090 RELATING TO JUST CAUSE EVICTIONS

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on April 29, 2025. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

(SEAL)

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 6179

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on April 22, 2025, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on April 29, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon.

NOES: Councilmember Mike Jordan, Mayor Randy Rowse.

ABSENT: Councilmember Eric Friedman.

ABSTENTIONS: None.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on April 29, 2025.

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on April 29, 2025.

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as SARA MATTESON EVENTS at 334 Calor Dr, Buellton, CA 93427. SARA S MATTESON at PO Box 45, Los Olivos, CA 93441. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 15, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000984. Published May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as SANTA BARBARA MED SPA and SANTA YNEZ MED SPA at 630 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. KJN AESTHETICS LLC at 630 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 1, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000849. Published April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as HANDS OF SOLEIL LLC at 3015 State Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. HANDS OF SOLEIL LLC at 3015 State Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on March 26, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000807. Published April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as PHOENIX LIFE SCIENCES at 1187 Coast Village Rd, Ste 1 - Box 744, Montecito, CA 93108. CAROLINA CAMPOS YOUNG at 1187 Coast Village Rd, Ste 1 - Box 744, Montecito, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 8, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000922. Published April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.

Insertion Date: Print: 5.9.25 Norma Welche, City Admin Digital included 5.7.25 7.55”x2 col; $72.18 • Ordinance 6177

ORDINANCE NO. 6177

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ACTION ENERGY TO ADD 117 HARBOR WAY TO THE PROPERTIES SUBJECT TO THE AGREEMENT

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on April 29, 2025. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

(SEAL)

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 6177

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on April 22, 2025, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on April 29, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Councilmember Eric Friedman.

ABSTENTIONS: None.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on April 29, 2025.

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on April 29, 2025.

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV00365 . Petitioner: Gloria Zepeda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Marcos Zepeda Alvarado to PROPOSED NAME: Marcos Zepeda. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 28, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 4/10/2025 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV00365 Pub Dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025.

VOICE Magazine • Community Market • LEGAL NOTICES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV01720

Petitioner: Reede Dahlfors filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Reede Nicole Dahlfors to PROPOSED NAME: Reede Nicole Zucker. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 2, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 5; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 4/10/2025 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV01720 Pub Dates: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.

Insertion Date: Print: 5.9.25 Norma Welche, City Admin Digital included 5.7.25 8.17”x2 col; $78.11 • Ordinance 6175

ORDINANCE NO. 6175

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE WATERFRONT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 25,399 WITH BREAKWATER LLC, DBA BREAKWATER RESTAURANT, DEFERRING THREE MONTHS BASE RENT WITH LEASE TERMS ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2030, COMMENCING UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ENABLING ORDINANCE.

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on April 15, 2025. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

(SEAL)

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 6175

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on March 18, 2025, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on April 15, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Councilmember Eric Friedman.

ABSTENTIONS: None.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on March 18, 2025, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on April 15, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on April 15, 2025.

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as MEDICINE SHOPPE #793 at 3605 State Street, CA 93105. SBRX, INC. at 3605 State Street, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 06, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0001150. Published May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025.

Insertion Date: Print: 5.9.25 Norma Welche, City Admin Digital included 5.7.25 7.83”x2 col; $74.85 • Ordinance 6178

ORDINANCE NO. 6178

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Santa Barbara Beautiful is a 501(c) (3) Donations may be tax deductible.

TAX ID: #23-7055360

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AUTHORIZING THE WATERFRONT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 24,741 FROM MR. STEVEN MARSH DBA BEACHROK, INC. TO MR. OLIVER PIHLAR, DBA PALACINKA LLC, FOR THE SHORELINE BEACH CAFÉ LOCATED AT 801 SHORELINE DRIVE, COMMENCING UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ENABLING ORDINANCE

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on April 29, 2025. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

(SEAL)

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 6178

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on April 22, 2025, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on April 29, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

NOES: None.

ABSENT: Councilmember Eric Friedman.

ABSTENTIONS: None.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on April 29, 2025.

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on April 29, 2025.

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

Women Unite!

A hundred women joined in the possibility of the bright futures of Santa Barbara County’s children, with engaging conversations in a beautiful setting.

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

BURSTING

WITH THE BEAUTY OF FLOWERS

and community contributions, the annual Women United event Blue in Bloom, drew 100 women all holding up the contributions of women to the world.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Melissa Drake, OB/GYN who at the height of her private practice delivered close to 40 babies per month in Santa Barbara, spoke about the importance of early childhood as a public matter that affects not only families, but all of us.

“What happens in those first few years shapes who we become, not just as individuals, but as a society,” she said. “Women carry life into the world, but that’s only the beginning. We raise it. Shape it. We protect it. We are the first teachers, the first nurturers, the quiet engines behind the next generation of thinkers, artists, builders, and citizens.”

“When we invest in children, we invest in women,” Drake continued. “And when we support women, we elevate entire communities. Let’s meet their effort with investment. Let’s meet their courage with care. Let’s put the first years first, and finally treat them like what they are: the foundation of everything that matters.”

Drake was followed by Diana Rigby, Carpinteria Unified School District Superintendent, who spoke about how their partnership with United Way is built on “the same values and belief that the foundation of lifelong learning, well-being, and opportunity is built in the early years of a child’s life, and it is not built by schools alone, it is built through strong intentional partnerships, between schools, families, and community agencies like United Way who dedicate themselves to supporting children and families from the very beginning.”

United Way provides after school literacy classes, Bridge the Break, and Fun in the Sun learning camps. Thanks to this additional academic tutoring, literacy intervention, music, art, drama, dance, sports, swimming, and field trips of the programs, the children are set on a path to success.

“The partnership between our district and local community organizations like United Way represents a model of collaboration at its best,” said Rigby. “From early intervention services to preschool enrichment programs, from family counseling and parent education to health and nutrition support, our collective efforts have created a powerful safety net for children like Anna to not only be ready for school, but to thrive and attend the college of their dreams.”

The Women United Leadership Team for Blue in Bloom included Alice Hampton, Co-Chair; Julie Heider-Gray, Co-Chair; Berfu Butler; Melissa Henderson; Erin Moy; Holly Onak; Amber Ortiz; and Vanessa Ringel. Event Title Sponsor was Next|Health, with other sponsorships received from City National Bank,

and many others.

www.unitedwaysb.org/women-united

www.ruthellenhoag.com @ruthellenhoag 805-689-0858 ~inquire for studio classes~

Fazzino 3-D Studio Gallery • 3-D original fine art • 529 State St • 805-730-9109 • Fazzino.com

Fine Line Gallery @ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts •

Multi-Artist Space • La Cumbre Plaza• 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com

Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-9656611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com

Gallery Los Olivos • Out and About: Morgan Green, Terri Tabor, Carol Talley thru May 31 • Daily 104pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com

Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • lotusland.org

Goleta Valley Library • Closed for renovations.

Grace Fisher Fdn • Inclusive Arts

Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre

Plaza • We-Su 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org

Illuminations Gallery • La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts

• Multi-Artist Space • La Cumbre

Plaza • noon-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com

Indah Gallery • el dood: Artworks by Jeffrey Chernov May 14-June 15 • 12-5 Fri-Sun • 2190 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez https://www.maxgleason.com/indah-gallery

James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Century Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347

Jewish Federation of Greater SB • Portraits of Survival interactive ~ Ongoing • 9-4pm Mo-Fr • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114

Karpeles Manuscript

Library Museum • The Stamp Act: Manuscripts of the American Revolution ~ Thru Jun 30 • 21-23 W Anapamu • 10-4 Tu-Su • 805-9625322 • karpeles.com

Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • kathrynedesigns.com

Kelly Clause Art • Watercolors of Sea & Land • 28 Anacapa St, #B •

Most weekdays 12-5 • kellyclause.com

Lompoc Library Grossman

Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459

Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org

Maker House • Slingshot/Alpha Art Studio Exhibition • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • claystudiosb.org

Marcia Burtt Gallery • Cultivated thru May 25 • Contemporary landscape paintings, prints & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-9625588 • artlacuna.com

MOXI, The Wolf Museum• of Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • moxi.org

Museum of Contemporary Art

Santa Barbara • Closed to June 1 • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org

MCASB Satellite @ the Riviera Beach House • In Motion: Marie McKenzie & Marlene Struss thru Oct 12 • 9am-9pm Daily • 121 State St • mcasantabarbara.org

Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • seehearmove.com

Palm Loft Gallery • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • 1-6 Fr-Su & By Appt • 805-684-9700 • palmloft.com

Patricia Clarke Studio • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-4527739 • patriciaclarkestudio.com

Peregrine Galleries • Early CA and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • peregrine.shop

Peter Horjus Design • Studio • 11 W Figueroa St • peterhorjus.com

Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.com

Santa Barbara Art Works • Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • sbartworks.org

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

• Seed: A Living Dream thru Jun 8 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org

Santa Barbara Fine Art • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com

Santa Barbara Historical Museum • J. Walter Collinge: Pictorial SB and the Beyond thru May 11; Don Louis Perceval: His Vision of the West thru Aug 17; Edward Borein Gallery and The Story of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • sbhistorical.org

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Kevin A. Short: Above Your Dreams thru May 11 ; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial

Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and SB Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Daily • 805-962-8404 • SBMM.org

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art

• Math + Art thru Aug 24 • Sea of Ice: Echoes of the European Romantic Era thru Aug 24; Dario Robleto: The Signal thru May 25; Proscenium: Elliott Hundley thru Aug 31; By Achilles’ Tomb: Elliott Hundley and Antiquity @ SBMA thru Feb 22 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-963-4364 • sbma.net

Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Drawn from Nature: Antique Prints thru Sep 7 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • sbnature.org

Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily (Fr & Sat 10-7 until 7/27). • 805-6824711 • sbnature.org

Santa Barbara Tennis Club - 2nd Fridays Art • SB Visual Artists thru-June 11 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • 2ndfridaysart.com

Slice of Light Gallery • Ben Coffman Exhibit; PassagePhotography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-3545552 • sliceoflight.com

Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 115:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255

Sullivan Goss • In Good Company: Cooper | Dabo | De Forest thru May 26; Spring Salon thru May 26; TL;DR: Text/Art thru Jun 23 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805730-1460 • sullivangoss.com

Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum • 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • quinlanmuseum.com • 805-687-4623

SYV Historical Museum & Carriage House • Art of The Western Saddle ongoing • 3596

Sagunto St, SY • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805688-7889 • santaynezmuseum.org

Tamsen Gallery • Reminiscence’ by Loan Chabanol thru May 31; Work by Robert W. Firestone • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com

UCSB Library • Readymade Emanations: Trianon Press and the Art of Tearing Apart thru Jun 25 • library.ucsb.edu

Voice Gallery • Abstract Art Collective Spring Exhibition thru May • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-965-6448 • voicesb.art

Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com

Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805-962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com

Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum Of Art • 2025 Tri-County Juried Exhibition: On the Edge • May -June 14 • westmont.edu/museum