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Andrew Gillies

LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) – On Thursday of last week, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons announced the immediate termination of the federal agency’s collective bargaining agreement with its employees.

The cancellation of the American Federation of Government Employees Council of Prison Locals contract will immediately impact around 35,000 employees at federal correctional facilities nationwide.

“For too long, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has been ranked among the worst places to work in the federal government,” explained Director of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons William K. Marshall III in his announcement Thursday. “[W]hen a union becomes an obstacle to progress instead of a partner in it, it’s time for change. And today, thanks to President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Pamela Bondi, we’re making that change. Today, I’m announcing the termination of our contract with CPL-33 [Council of Prison Locals C-33] effective immediately.”

Director Marshall shared in Thursday’s announcement that the purpose of ending the nearly 50 years of union representation was to improve the lives of employees and efficiency at the federal agency.

“Don’t be fooled, this is not about efficiency or accountability — this is about silencing our voice,” argued Council of Prison Locals Brandy Moore White the Monday after the announcement. “We will not stand by while the rights of our members are stripped away. We are prepared to take every legal and legislative action necessary to protect our contract and the employees who put their lives on the line every day.”

Thursday’s announcement specified that Bureau of Prisons employees still had their jobs and some rights protected by current civil service laws and that their pay and benefits would still be guaranteed by federal law.

“In the coming days, we will spell out exactly how we move forward from here but the bottom line is CPL-33 didn’t give you your protections, the law did,” added Director Marshall. “[S]afeguards aren’t going anywhere. This isn’t about taking things away, it’s about giving you more.”

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, there are about 155,096 inmates incarcerated at federal correctional facilities nationwide with 12,543 inmates in federal installations in California.

“Correctional officers face some of the harshest and most dangerous conditions in American workplaces,” noted Jon Zumkehr, President of American Federation of Government Employees Local 4070. “[C]orrectional officers are seven times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, and their suicide rate exceeds even that of police officers. Instead of supporting us, the Bureau [of Prisons] is stripping away the rights that keep us safe.”

Altogether, the federal correctional complexes in Lompoc, which includes Lompoc FCI, Lompoc II FCI-Camp, Lompoc FCI-Camp N, and Lompoc II FCI, houses 3,078 inmates, second only to Victorville’s federal correctional facility complex.

In response to the decision, Congressman Salud Carbajal, whose Congressional District includes Federal Correctional Complex Lompoc, stated, “Stripping correctional officers of their collective bargaining rights will only undermine morale, recruitment, and retention at a time when staff stability and safety are critical…I stand firmly with the correctional workers at FCC Lompoc and will push for the restoration of their bargaining rights.”

The Federal Bureau of Prisons shared that it does not comment on pending litigation nor ongoing legal proceedings in response to Your News Channel’s inquiries about the cancellation.

“President Trump is leading an unprecedented assault on the collective bargaining rights of more than a million American citizens who have devoted their careers to public service. His administration has terminated collective bargaining agreements covering the doctors and nurses who care for our veterans, the USDA inspectors who ensure our food is safe to eat, the FEMA specialists who are first on the ground when a natural disaster strikes, the journalists who provide independent reporting to citizens living in oppressive nations, and now the law enforcement officers and staff who oversee federal inmates,” stated American Federation of Government Employees President Everett Kelley in a press release Monday. “Stripping federal correctional officers and other BOP employees of their union contract will make it that much harder for them to highlight and address the staffing shortages, workplace dangers, and other issues that they face on a daily basis.”

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Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Artificial intelligence is no longer just the realm of labs and start-ups. In Santa Barbara, it’s reshaping how artists, architects, and scientists think about creation itself. Not as a replacement for human imagination, but as an expansion of it.

A Tool for Artists and Scientists

Dr. JoAnn Kuchera-Morin, director of the AlloSphere Research Laboratory at UC Santa Barbara, said she sees AI as an essential interface rather than a creative substitute.

“Don’t use the AI to create for us, but use the AI as an interface to help us do things that typically are too tedious. It can really find patterns and information very quickly. So let’s use AI for what AI is. It’s not to make or create,” she said.

Inside the AlloSphere, which she calls a “concert hall for science,” Kuchera-Morin helps researchers step into their equations by turning vast datasets into sights and sounds. “One of the most important things that happens to me as an artist is I’m able to understand very complex data that I could never understand unless I saw it and heard it,” she explained.

Kuchera-Morin, who helped inspire the team behind Las Vegas’ $2 billion Sphere, sees computation as today’s creative instrument. “I believe that the computer is going to be intertwined with every aspect of life, from making beautiful art, to understanding very complex science,” she said.

Architecture That Adapts

For Iason Paterakis, a California-based architect-engineer and Ph.D. candidate in UCSB’s Media Arts and Technology program, the question is not whether AI belongs in creative spaces, but how.

“It’s not a replacement, it’s an augmentation of the workflow of creative people,” he explained.

In his work, projection mapping turns city buildings into responsive canvases that can shift with human emotion, history, or culture. “Projecting on a building, you can change the outcome of how the building is perceived. This is called transformable architecture,” Paterakis said.

Exploration, Not Shortcuts

Fellow Ph.D. student Nefeli Manoudaki said AI should be used as a partner in exploration rather than a shortcut.

“If you put it to do your homework, then you might be cheating. But if you use it to help you dream or explore further, then I don’t say it feels like cheating,” she said.

She emphasized Santa Barbara’s unique position in the global art-tech landscape: “In Santa Barbara we tend to integrate more of the science and the technology behind it. So we’re literally between San Francisco and L.A., it’s a very good verdict of all of the fields.”

Art Inside Google Quantum AI Lab

Forest Stearns, artist-in-residence at Google’s Quantum AI Lab in Goleta, has helped embed art into the very architecture of the facility, noting the many benefits of bringing art and technology together.

“If you get art, you get creativity, innovation, inspiration,” he said. “When you align art direction and make sure that the envelope really speaks to the team, you make giant epic pieces, really create a temple for the best creativity to happen.”

Stearns said Santa Barbara’s natural and academic environment fuels this creative-scientific fusion. “Luckily, Santa Barbara is absolutely just fruitful with nature, from the ocean to the mountains. There’s amazing industry that has happened there and amazing academics. We have a team of really amazing architects, scientists, and artists that work together, and it really flourishes because Santa Barbara has all of those elements that have come together,” he said.

On AI, Stearns remains pragmatic: “I see AI as a tool to use as a lever, but like most tools, if you rely upon your tools and not your human creativity, it doesn’t really help you grow. It doesn’t really help you innovate. So it’s up to us to be humans as we develop that AI,” he said.

Stearns added he would “love for AI to help me do my laundry and my dishes so I have more time to do artwork.”

A New Era of Art and Technology

Santa Barbara’s role as an art-tech incubator is underscored by its research university, its proximity to major cultural hubs, and the presence of Google’s Quantum AI campus. Together, these factors have positioned the region as a testing ground for how AI can expand rather than replace human imagination. As several of the researchers noted, we are entering a “super evolutionary era” where art, science, and technology can no longer be separated.

All of these voices will converge at Brave New Work: Art and Tech in the Hands of Artists, a three-day symposium and contemporary art exhibition running October 7–9, 2025, across Santa Barbara. The event will showcase installations, public projections, and discussions with internationally recognized artists and scientists exploring how AI, quantum computing, and emerging technologies are shaping a new era of art and human experience

AI Behind the Story

News Channel’s News Director, Ryder Christ, used AI throughout the reporting process to help curate this story. AI assisted with researching the voices interviewed, generating potential questions, transcribing the interviews, and identifying common themes among the participants. Christ also used AI to draft an outline of the broadcast script, which he then rewrote in his own style. He said the point was to demonstrate that AI can be used as a tool, just as the people interviewed in this story described.

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Below is a press release from Santa Barbara County regarding voter information for the upcoming Statewide election on Nov. 4th.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Registered voters throughout Santa Barbara County are now receiving their official Voter Information Guides in the mail, with delivery expected by the end of September. Each voter will receive two guides: one issued by the State of California and one from the County of Santa Barbara.

The State Voter Information Guide includes impartial analyses of statewide ballot measures, potential costs to taxpayers prepared by the Legislative Analyst’s Office, arguments for and against each measure, and the full text and summaries prepared by the Attorney General or Legislature.

The County Voter Information Guide provides a sample of the voter’s ballot, instructions for completing it, and information on polling place locations and hours.

Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters Joe Holland reminds voters that the arrival of these guides is also a timely opportunity to ensure their voter registration is current.

“Voting should be simple, but with all the conflicting information out there, it can sometimes be confusing. Registering to vote or verifying that your voter registration is valid helps ensure a smooth voting experience,” Holland said.

California’s Statewide Special Election is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. To be eligible to vote, a person must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age on election day.

Voters can verify their registration status, including residence and mailing addresses, at:

voterstatus.sos.ca.gov or www.sos.ca.gov/elections/registration-status

sbcvote.com (Santa Barbara County Elections Office)

To register or update voter registration, eligible citizens can visit registertovote.ca.gov. Applications are also available at most post offices and can be returned postage free, to the Santa Barbara County Elections Office.

Santa Barbara County Elections can be reached at sbcvote.com or by calling 800-722-8683.

Traducción al español:

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Los votantes registrados en todo el Condado de Santa Bárbara ahora están recibiendo sus Guías de información para votantes oficiales por correo, con entrega prevista para fines de septiembre. Cada votante recibirá dos guías: una emitida por el estado de California y otra del Condado de Santa Bárbara.

La Guía de información para votantes del estado incluye análisis imparciales de las medidas electorales a nivel estatal, costos potenciales para los contribuyentes preparados por la Oficina del Analista Legislativo, argumentos a favor y en contra de cada medida, el texto completo y resúmenes preparados por el Procurador General o la Legislatura.

La Guía de información para votantes del condado proporciona una muestra de la boleta electoral, instrucciones para completarla e información sobre las ubicaciones y los horarios de los lugares de votación.

El Registrador de Votantes del Condado de Santa Bárbara, Joe Holland, les recuerda a los votantes que la llegada de estas guías también es una oportunidad para asegurar que el registro de votantes esté actualizado.

“Votar debe ser simple, pero con toda la información conflictiva que hay, a veces puede ser confuso. Registrarse para votar o verificar que su registro de votante sea válido ayuda a garantizar una experiencia de votación sin problemas”, dijo Holland.

La elección especial estatal de California es el martes 4 de noviembre de 2025. Para poder votar, una persona debe ser ciudadana de los Estados Unidos y tener al menos 18 años el día de las elecciones.

Los votantes pueden verificar su estado de registro, incluyendo domicilio y dirección postal, en:

voterstatus.sos.ca.gov o sos.ca.gov/elections/registration-status

sbcvote.com (Oficina Electoral del Condado de Santa Bárbara)

Para registrarse o actualizar el registro de votante, los ciudadanos elegibles pueden visitar registertovote.ca.gov. Las solicitudes también están disponibles en la mayoría de las oficinas de correos y se pueden entregar, sin franqueo, a la Oficina de Elecciones del Condado de Santa Bárbara.

Se puede contactar con la Oficina Electoral del Condado de Santa Bárbara mediante sbcvote.com o llamando al 800-722-8683.

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Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Beatles legend Paul McCartney took the stage Friday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl

It was an intimate one-night- only show and the kick off to his 2025 “Got Back” Tour.

The Bowl used a lottery system through its ticketing provider AXS to make sure tickets went into the hands of actual fans and not resellers.

Fans say the line to get into the historic venue wrapped around the neighboring community for close to a mile.

“I brought pictures of myself on the Magical Mystery Tour, Penny Lane at Strawberry Fields and crossing Abbey Road at each of their houses. They grew up in.,” said Tiffany Story, who lives in Santa Barbara.

“The whole thing has me so fired up. I had older hippie siblings that used to play the Beatles all the time. So I want to hear the day in the life, a day in the life that is going to be cosmic,” said Paul Vercammen, who lives in Santa Barbara.

The 5,000 seat venue was a sold out show and a phone-free experience.

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Jarrod Zinn

AVILA BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – After a month of being closed and requiring detours, the Avila Beach Drive access ramps at Highway 101 are back open, along with a new roundabout.

The project is right on schedule.

Locals have been looking forward to the roundabout’s design and opening for a few years, and it has been an immediate success, not only for commuters but for cyclists and visitors to Avila Beach.

The Avila Beach access ramps at Highway 101 have been closed for the last month during the construction of a new roundabout, which opened Friday.

Popular attractions close to the interchange such as Avila Valley Barn, Avila Hot Springs, and the Bob Jones Trail, have reported minimal impacts to their businesses during the closure.

“We were right on schedule,” says Shelly Cone, public information officer for San Luis Obispo county’s Public Works department. “Very pleased that this came together within the 40 days that we projected and we had no delays with that.”

County representatives say they timed the closure for the construction of this roundabout with the specific intention of minimizing impacts on local businesses.

“We were trying to avoid the peak summer months and all of the events happening, even though we did catch the tail end of summer,” says Cone. “But we were also trying to avoid the rainy season, which could potentially cause delays.”

Designed for both its functionality and aesthetically pleasing appearance, the roundabout will be accompanied by a park-n-ride, which is expected to be finished in January.

Things went smooth this weekend,” says Cone. “We did have staff that drove through the area occasionally just to monitor things to see how they were going and they reported no issues. We didn’t receive any calls or reporting issues. And overall, the feedback that we’ve received about the opening has been positive.”

County officials expect the project to streamline access to Avila Beach, one of the Central Coast’s top attractions for locals as much as tourists.

If anyone needs tips for navigating the new roundabout, you can be linked to the county’s information page on the project by clicking here.

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Dave Alley

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (KEYT) – Tyler Brewer has ended his candidacy for San Luis Obispo County District 4 Supervisor less than two weeks after entering the race.

Brewer is the owner of Arroyo Grande-based Family Paralegal Associates, a business that provides individuals, families, and small business owners with a wide range of legal document preparation services.

In a release over the weekend, Brewer stated, “After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the race for San Luis Obispo County Supervisor, District 4. This decision comes as I prepare for a relocation outside of the district. While my business will continue to operate in Arroyo Grande, and my heart will always remain here, I believe it is only fair that your Supervisor be someone who both lives in and represents the district full-time.”

In addition to announcing his withdrawal from the race, Brewer expressed his support for Adam Verdin, who is one of two candidates already in the running, including incumbent Jimmy Paulding.

“Adam is a lifelong member of our Central Coast community, a business owner, and someone who understands the challenges facing both working families and small businesses,” Brewer said in his statement. “I believe he will bring a fresh perspective, balanced leadership, and the kind of responsiveness that District 4 residents deserve.”

Brewer officially announced his candidacy on Sept. 15. and said he would prioritize fiscal responsibility, public safety, affordable housing, support for small businesses, and protecting the character of the Central Coast if elected.

While he is no longer a candidate for the District 4 seat, Brewer also mentioned he will continue to advocate for those who live in the district that represents Nipomo, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Huasna, Edna Valley, California Valley and other unincorporated portions of South San Luis Obispo County.

“Though I am stepping aside, my commitment to this community will not end,” Brewer said in his statement. “My business remains here, and I will continue working to support District 4 residents in every way I can. I encourage you to stay engaged, ask tough questions, and most importantly, make your voice heard at the ballot box.”

“Thank you for allowing me the privilege of being part of this important conversation about our future. I love this district, and I believe Adam Verdin is the right choice to lead us forward.”

According to the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Office, which handles elections, the end of the filing period is in December, so additional candidates may later enter the race.

A candidate will need to capture a majority of votes in June to win the election. If not, a runoff will take place during the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Whoever wins the race will be sworn in early January 2027.

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Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The City of Santa Maria has approved funds continue construction on the long-planned Ranch Historical House Park.

The Santa Maria City Council recently approved $1,679,426 in funding to begin Phase III of the project, which features various site improvements, including grading, utilities, hardscape features, ADA accessible ramps, parking lot improvements, electrical infrastructure, and the construction of a trash enclosure and decorative entry monument.

The project entails the complete refurbishment of the historic Smith-Enos House, as well as the construction of the brand new Japanese Community Center.

Located along South College Drive across the street from Costco and behind the Enos Ranch Center, the planned recreational facilities have been in the works for many years.

“This project has been ongoing for about 15 years,” said Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Director Alex Posada. “The original phase of the project was to bring the house down to this location and to kind of create a park around it. About five years ago, the Japanese Community Center group brought forward a proposal to help fund the community center portion, which is now the replica barn at the back of the house.”

The Japanese Community Community Center will be a 10,000 square foot event center designed to hold community events, cultural and social gatherings, as well preserve and educate both residents and visitors on the pioneering history of the Japanese in the Santa Maria Valley, particularly the contributions of the Issei, the first generation immigrants.

The Issei played a significant role in establishing the agricultural history in the Santa Maria Valley.

“We came to the valley in the early 1900s and it’s just very important to me and to the club to preserve this history,” said Japanese Community Center board member Wes Koyama. “This is part of the way we’re going to preserve our history in the Valley. We actually started in Guadalupe, but came here to Santa Maria. And, a lot of us have migrated out of the area. Our group got together and and we thought, what is the best way to preserve the history of the Santa Maria Japanese in this valley? This deal came up through the city and it was just perfect. It’s a perfect opportunity to showcase what we’ve done and what we’ve accomplished and hopefully we can preserve this history for future generations to learn about what we’ve done here.”

Once completed, the renovated 150-year-old Smith-Enos House, will also serve as a new community gathering place.

“The house itself will be more for small groups,” said Posada. “Maybe for a committee meeting of 12 or 20 or something of that nature. There will also be some exhibit room set up to try to emulate what the house looked like when it was originally built.”

With the Phase III now secured, work will soon begin on the site work, bringing completion for both projects a little closer into focus.

“Hopefully by the end of the year, we’ll be seeing something completed,” Posada said about the Japanese Community Center. “The house is going to take a little bit longer. We’re going to be reaching out to the community again to help us raise the funds to get the interior completed.” 

While Phase III will complete the necessary work to open the Japanese Community Center, a future Phase IV is needed to finish the Smith-Enos House.

“The final phase of the project, we hope will be Phase IV, which will be fundraising for the interior of the house,” said Posada. “The community has been really great. We have scores of pieces of furniture that was donate that were donated for the house, and so we have plenty of furniture, but now we’re looking for the funding to complete the interior of the house. I would estimate that we’re probably looking at about a $250,000 price tag to finish the house in its interior.”

With funding for Phase IV still a ways off, an estimated time for completion and opening of the Smith-Enos House is still premature.

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John Palminteri

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The City of Carpinteria is now on to it’s 61st year with some of the most challenging issues it has ever seen.

The anniversary of incorporation was September 28th. 

Tonight the State of the City address will be given at the Veterans’ Building at 5:30 p.m.

The city is taking on many big issues all at once, including an update to the General Plan.  

State mandated housing could bring new developments in many areas, including to the east of City Hall where the Tee Time golf facility is located and also in the foothills off Bailard Ave.

The community is still watching the progress of the proposed Surfliner Hotel project at the train station, which has had a vigorous community debate in its early stages. An environmental review is currently underay.

There is also a lawsuit over noise from the Island Brewing Company that is targeting the business and the City.

Also, questions are being raised about the amount of tourism and other vital forms of income are necessary for the city’s budget. Currently the leading source of income is sales tax.

At the same time, the new Linden Square food and retail area has opened on Linden Ave. where a vacant hardware store stood for years.

There is also a remodel planned for the landmark Palms restaurant building that will keep its facade and make other changes for a food and boutique hotel concept.

Anne Potts is a frequent visitor. She said, “we were walking from our motor home and asked a couple of people who live here and they recommended this (Linden Square) and the food was delicious.” Her husband Tom who drives them in at the wheel of a 38-foot motor home says, “No major parking fees and they invite the town in and it’s always a great place”

Linden Square is a concept resident Carl Braid says is working. “The overall feel of the community where multiple businesses are in small spaces,  shared spaces, I kind of like that concept, seems to be working well elsewhere.”

Looking ahead, former resident Kat Gondeck who comes in from Ventura said, “I don’t really know  exactly what is planned but so far what I see is gorgeous I love it. It’s still small.”

One of the newer regulars is Nanette Giordano who would like to tell city leaders, “don’t stop. I’m loving it! I love the downtown area it’s great! I never used to come to Carpinteria for lunch and now I am here every day.”

There are many residents worried about the loss of the iconic coastal mellow vibe. Gondeck said, “absolutely  not build it out too much.   Keep it small and just community feeling. It is a beach town and that’s what I like about it.”

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – For some, the last hours of life can be the loneliest.

“People who don’t have anybody either they’ve aged out of all their family and friends and there’s no one left to sit with them,” said volunteer Nancy McConnell of Hospice of Santa Barbara.

Volunteers in Santa Barbara are changing that.

The No One Dies Alone program trains people to sit with patients who have no family or friends nearby.

“If I can bring some compassionate caring, love and peace to people that are in one of their most times of their lives that feels like I’ve done some service to the world,” said McConnell.

They visit assisted living and memory care homes offering comfort, holding hands, or simply sitting quietly.

“There is so responsive when I suggest that this support is available to the family. I just make a call and they are here on the same day. That’s so reassuring to the families,” said community services director Luciana Mitzkun Weston of Villa Alamar.

NODA volunteers serve exclusively in assisted living and memory care facilities.

“It’s incredibly beneficial to have NODA volunteers, not only for the families for the residence and the patients themselves, but also for the staff of the facilities,” said volunteer services manager Elske Free Bernt of Hospice of Santa Barbara.

The program just renewed a partnership with Hospice of Santa Barbara.Organizers want to expand and reach more patients.

“Nobody knows about this. It’s very rare. They’re like wow this exists so if more people could take advantage of this program,” said McConnell.

Every hand held — every quiet presence — reminds someone they matter.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum hosted the ‘Girls In Ocean Science’ Conference over the weekend.

Orgianizers hope event inspires girls to study ocean science.

High school-aged girls got to go on board the Shearwater to explore the coast on Sunday, where they learned about the careers of biologists and crew members.

During their time off the coast between Santa Barbara and Goleta they participated in science labs.

They also saw dolphins.

Ann Steinmetz of the Steinmetz Foundation helps fund the event. She said the teens searched for sand crabs before their boat ride.

“They went out to the beach, took off their shoes, rolled up their pants, and they collected crabs. Oh, sand crabs. But the point of that was, ‘how can we assess the beach?’ And one of the ways to assess the beach is what animals are there,” said Steinmetz. “It’s really important that young people want to do this, want to get involved with it.”

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Education Director Lis Perry enjoys watching them learn and grow.

“For us, creating a pathway for these students to have a connection to explore these careers, I think, is what I find most important for the community and these students that get to participate,” said Perry.

Younger students took part in the program on Saturday.

The experience is connected to the Ocean Institute in Dana Point.

For. more information visit https://sbmm.org/girls-in-ocean-science-conference/

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