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Below is a press release from United Way of Santa Barbara County regarding the appointment of their new board chair, Susan Hersberger.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — United Way of Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the appointment of Susan Hersberger as its new Board Chair, succeeding Cliff Lundberg, Vice President Emeritus at Westmont College. Lundberg served with exceptional dedication, as United Way’s longest-serving board chair — providing years of steady leadership through organizational transformation, program growth, and through times of crisis.

Hersberger assumes the role at a pivotal time for United Way, as the organization continues its trajectory of growth and impact. She brings to the position a deep commitment to community service and a wealth of strategic leadership experience from her 25-year tenure at Aera Energy, where she directed public affairs, community engagement, and philanthropic investments while also serving in leadership roles in numerous civic organizations. At Aera, Hersberger was instrumental in building sustainable community partnerships and driving forward large-scale philanthropic and stakeholder initiatives across the company’s California operating locations.

Since joining United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Board of Directors in 2017, Hersberger has played a critical role in guiding the organization’s direction and growth. She was instrumental in launching the local Women United affinity group, which brings together female leaders to support women and families in need. She has also provided valuable leadership as a member of the Marketing & Communications Committee and the Management Committee, contributing to strategic planning, brand evolution, and operational excellence for the organization.

“Since I became involved with United Way of Santa Barbara County, I have been impressed and inspired by the difference United Way makes in the lives of local school children and families, both in times of crisis and every day,” said Hersberger. “It’s a privilege to join with United Way’s innovative and dedicated leadership and staff, our board, and our many partners, donors, and volunteers to continue this work.”

United Way is entering a new chapter of strategic expansion—heightening support for education, financial stability, and community resiliency outcomes. Under Hersberger’s leadership, the Board will guide ambitious initiatives, including enhanced regional partnerships, donor engagement strategies, and data-driven program innovation aimed at meeting evolving community needs.

“I am thrilled to welcome Susan as our new Board Chair,” said United Way CEO Steve Ortiz. “Her exemplary leadership and deep commitment to our mission will be a steady pillar as we continue our trajectory of innovation and growth. We offer our sincere thanks to Cliff Lundberg for his wisdom and leadership through the last decade of service.”

In her new role, Hersberger is committed to building upon the momentum of recent years—ensuring that United Way continues to serve as a trusted community partner for generations to come.

About United Way of Santa Barbara County 

Since 1923, United Way of Santa Barbara County has been a key leader in local efforts to empower children, families, and communities through its own unique collaborative programs and initiatives, partnership convening efforts, volunteer development, and funding. United Way’s mission is to enrich the lives of children and families and build resilient communities by leading local programs and partnerships that improve academic achievement, financial security, and community resiliency. To learn more, please visit unitedwaysb.org.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Friends, family and neighbors gathered Saturday for a car wash fundraiser to help support the children of a man fatally stabbed during the week of Fiesta celebrations in downtown Santa Barbara.

Anthony Michael Bisquera Hartley died from his wounds after the early morning attack on Aug. 1 along the 500 block of State Street. Two other victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch have been filed against the three men arrested in connection with the multiple stabbings. The defendants — 28-year-old Juan Fernando Rios, 30-year-old Sergio Rivas, and 29-year-old Luis Gerargo Terrazo — were taken into custody for their alleged involvement. Police said the incident happened just after midnight, when officers on foot patrol for Fiesta activities were flagged down by a passerby who reported several people fighting and a man brandishing a knife.

The fundraiser, held in Santa Barbara, drew dozens of volunteers and supporters. Organizers said the event was meant to raise money for Hartley’s three children and help them prepare for the upcoming school year.

“My niece comes and goes, ‘Hey Tia, they’re gonna be doing a car wash for the kids,’” said Hartley’s relative, Katia Parradas. “All his friends came together… I’m really thankful for all his friends that came together with all the love that they had for him. This shows who are your true friends and we want to thank everyone that came through to support, either to wash the cars or give donations.”

Parradas said the family’s primary concern is making sure the children have stability following the tragedy.

“It’s just the kids. Those kids are my nephews. There are three of them. It’s hard with one kid — imagine three,” she said. “We need to get them back to school. And we’re here to actually make all this come true. It’s beautiful. I love it. It really fills my heart.”

By the end of the day, the group had raised significant funds through car washes and donations, with many in attendance saying the show of support could be felt “all the way down the street.”

“It’s the friends that came together to give the love and support for his kids,” Parradas said. “His legacy is going to continue, and now I know my nephews are going to be okay with the love that is already being shown by everyone around here.”

If you’d also like to donate, you can support the family by donating through GoFundMe.

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Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif.— Exhilarating rides, fast cars, and even faster horses was the name of the game at the Ventura County Fair.

The rodeo sold out, drawing hundreds of visitors.

It featured a variety of acts with some more dangerous than others.

Spirits were high, but only one audience member walked away with a rodeo prize.

“I’m fan of the night. I’m so excited because I never win anything.” said Leslie Mendez, who drove up from Sylmar.

The cowboy theme was strong throughout the fair.

Rick De Leon says his hat making business is booming.

“We’re going to do about 20% more than last year. So probably about 1,200 hats,” said De Leon.

“For them, they blew up within a year. Right? I feel like everybody would kind of agree, but they’re doing amazing. And the thing is, they don’t pick and choose what kind of style they want. They let the customer pick the style and that’s the best,” said Alexis Mariscal, who lives in Oxnard.

Mariscal was brimming with excitement to win a free cowgirl hat.

“ I went to his shop in Santa Paula. He let me pick out whatever I wanted. I decorated it how I wanted, but I’m very minimal, so I don’t want too much going on. But it’s perfect,” said Mariscal.

The fair was packed all weekend, raking in over half a million dollars since opening almost two weeks ago.

“I’m just trying not to run into anyone walking around,” said Kassie Munsee, who lives in Simi Valley.

Attendees say the theme “Waves of Fun” perfectly encapsulated their time.

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The 15-year-old daughter of a Ventura Fire Captain swam from Anacapa Island to Silver Strand.

Grace Nackers accomplished the ocean swim on Friday, August 8.

She started before sunrise and arrived after 1 p.m.

Her swim took 7 hours and 24 minutes.

Her father, Will Nackers, paddled nearby while family, friends, and a Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association observer watched from a boat named Faith.

Nackers’ accomplishment serves as a fundraiser for first responders, veterans, and their entry fees for the upcoming 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Crowne Plaza on September 7.

The ocean swimmer wasn’t too knackered to reflect on her endurance journey.

“It was definitely a rough swim with strong currents, but I pushed through ’til the end. In the last one to two miles getting to shore, I was really tired after battling strong currents that at times weren’t taking me anywhere, so I ended up swimming close to 20 miles through those big currents,” said Nackers. “The best part of the crossing was when I saw a Mola Mola, or sunfish, sunning itself in the water. It was one motivating factor to keep me going, and I had a bunch of motivating things going through my head.”

Her proud father, Capt. William Nackers, is a Marine who served twice in Iraq.

He lost a friend who served to suicide.

“I am hoping to bring in a little more funding for our first responders, Gold Star families, and veterans,” said Nackers.

Grace excelled at swimming as a Junior Lifeguard and recently won the 6-mile ocean swim race in Santa Barbara.

This fall, she will be a sophomore at El Camino High School on the campus of Ventura College.

The Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association said a number of teens have made the sanctioned swim across the Santa Barbara Channel since 2012.

Sponsors of her marathon swim include Patagonia, Ventura Surf Shop, Urbane Cafe, Blue Tuna Spearfishing, Sand Cloud, and Zinka Sunscreen.

Revolution Surf Co. and Betty Belts donated raffle items.

People may still donate by visiting her website https://bio.sit/ChannelWithGrace and on Instagram @bluebirdocean days and at venmo @GCNackers

For more information and to see other local swimmers who recently accomplished the crossing visit https://santabarbarachannelswim.org

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Despite issues over the purpose for launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base, the goal to get launch numbers up for SpaceX continues to be at odds with the California Coastal Commission.

The Commission meets this week in Calabasas with the Vandenberg issue set for Thursday. There is a 177-page report on the current status, plans and positions.

Meetings earlier this year and last year about the topic drew comments from outspoken residents who are unhappy when the boosters from the Falcon 9 rockets come down both on offshore platforms and an on-base location that creates a sonic boom.

The increased rocket launches are expected to be close to 100 per year. Not all create sonic booms.

The other key issue is the impacts on marine life along the coast. Vandenberg says it is studying the issue and preparing a report as it relates to the launches, and sonic booms.

A sound study by Brigham Young University and Cal State Bakersfield shows impacts from the sounds are mainly detected in Southern Santa Barbara County and Ventura County.

Vandenberg says  the study “collects data from up to 28 acoustic monitoring stations across 500 square miles encompassing Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties. The study seeks to inform how launch trajectory, rocket size and atmospheric conditions influence the sonic boom footprint south and southeast of VSFB during the Falcon 9 rocket’s ascent. “

Vandenberg and the commission dispute where the line is drawn between rocket launches for the Starlink program for increased cell phone reliability and rocket launches for Department of Defense programs.

Most of the launches are in a low earth orbit and very visible from Southern California. The booster rocket separation and drop down to the ocean are often seen with the naked eye at night.

Boosters can come down in a safe way to be reused both off Baja California or at the Santa Barbara County base. Right now it is one booster. A launch pad change on the base for the Falcon Heavy rocket would bring back two boosters.

The launch schedule has gone up dramatically in the last two years.

SpaceX is a federal contractor and says the commission does not have an oversight, even though the commission does not agree that the launches are all covered by this interpretation. 

Since early this month, 38 rocket launches have taken place at the base. 33 of them were connected to  SpaceX.

Four more are scheduled between today and August 22.

At Santa Barbara’s Shoreline Park,  there  were many people familiar with or annoyed by the sonic booms. Rebecca Goebel was out walking her dog and said, “the boom is the scariest. It definitely scares us. The house shakes  the dog, my dog kind of knows it and gets freaked out.”

One resident said more advanced notice would ease her nerves. Judy Light said, “there’s so much going on in the world right now.   I would like to know it would be very helpful.  to get a  text and to know this is happening.”

The starlink satellites can help with telecommunications  in underserved countries and when hearing that, it slightly changes the opinions of some of the people who are annoyed by the sonic booms.

Linda Locker said, “if it is to help people I am all for it, but for  people living  close by it is extremely disruptive and intrusive. “

A visitor familiar with the project, Carol Epstein said, “so if they can help with the satellites and  with communications you know,  global communications is very important, some of these  poor other countries have none.”

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Hollywood Beach homeowners have plastered their Ventura County neighborhood near Oxnard with signs opposing an Army Corps of Engineers project.

The signs read: “Stop Fencing Hollywood Beach. The Army Corps will be installing permanent ropes and posts on Hollywood Beach. Email the Army Corps to stop!”

The signs also feature a QR code linking to https://savehollywoodbeach.com.

Residents with signs in beachfront yards oppose a plan they say calls for as much as 19 acres of dune habitat restoration. The Army Corps says the project would include permanent fencing to protect the endangered Western Snowy Plover and the California Least Tern, as well as the removal of nonnative plants such as ice plant and invasive grasses.

Army Corps biologist Natalie Martinez Takishita said the Hollywood Beach Restoration Plan is designed to meet federal mitigation requirements under the Endangered Species Act and the Coastal Zone Management Act, and would include “symbolic fencing and signage… standard practice to aid with restoration success while maximizing public access.”

But residents fear the “symbolic” fencing will be permanent and will restrict public use of a beach they say has been open and shared with wildlife for decades.

“This fight isn’t just about one beach in California. It’s a dangerous precedent,” said resident Jody Fisher Sero during a recent virtual public outreach meeting. “If a federal agency can disregard overwhelming public opposition to fence off Hollywood Beach, it can happen in any community in our state.”

Some homeowners also object to the use of herbicides to remove nonnative vegetation, noting that glyphosate—the active ingredient in Roundup—was listed in earlier project documents. “Glyphosate is classified as carcinogenic,” said resident Katherine Ulish. “I don’t understand why you would spray poison on a beach zoned for public recreational purposes.”

Others worry the creation of low-profile, man-made dunes could block ocean views, reduce property values and make it harder for residents and visitors to reach the water. Local realtor Ann Howorth told the Corps that permanent fencing and restricted access “can reduce property values by 20 to 25%,” amounting to “a decrease of a million dollars or more” for higher-end homes.

Several speakers questioned why Hollywood Beach is the focus when dredging has been performed every other year and temporary nesting-season fencing has been used successfully to protect the birds. “Why here and why now?” asked longtime resident Steve Katz. “The dredging has been going on for decades… What was going on before?”

Other residents suggested moving the project to nearby stretches of state-owned shoreline. “There are plenty of other sites within 10 miles that already have suitable habitat and wouldn’t disrupt one of the most accessible and well-loved public beaches in Ventura County,” said Sharon Levy.

In a dredging permit, the Army Corps referred to the plan as The Channel Islands and Port Hueneme Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project Dune Habitat Restoration. Some residents also take issue with that name, saying the project’s focus has shifted toward expanding bird habitat.

Tank Sears, a lifelong resident, said neighbors only learned the scope of the plan after noticing unusual activity on the beach. “There has been no public meeting, no community mailers, no transparent outreach,” he said. “We were shut out of it completely.”

The Army Corps says it will use public feedback from the meeting to refine the plan before awarding a contract.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Gabe Vincent has some great memories as a player at UC Santa Barbara and the 2018 Gauchos graduate was more than happy to host his 2-day camp at Santa Barbara High School.

“I’m blessed to be back in SB,” smiled Vincent. “This community embraced me during my time here, probably long overdue that we came back and did a camp here so I’m excited for this to be the first one.”

Vincent is preparing for his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

He told the campers that many of the drills they learn are the exact ones that the NBA veteran does on a daily basis.

“Parents are bringing them here and we don’t want to waste their time either, we want the kids to get better, growing in the game is one of the most important parts of our camp,” said Vincent.

The Gabe Vincent Skills Clinic has two sessions, one for 5th-8th graders and the other one is for high school players.

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Ryder Christ

SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Congressman Salud Carbajal faced pointed questions about his position on the war in Gaza during a town hall meeting at Allan Hancock College on Thursday night.

The discussion came as Gaza’s death toll surpassed 61,000 since October 2023, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, and humanitarian agencies warn that famine-level conditions are unfolding across the territory.

The event, part of Carbajal’s regular outreach to Central and South Coast constituents, covered topics ranging from federal budget cuts to local concerns. But at least a dozen demonstrators from various groups, including the Central Coast Antiwar Coalition, repeatedly spoke out of turn, urging him to take a stronger stance against U.S. military aid to Israel.

They are calling on Carbajal to label the war a genocide and to end U.S. military aid to Israel until what they described as “crimes” are stopped, by co-sponsoring HR 3565, the Block the Bombs Act, introduced in May by Rep. Delia C. Ramirez, D-Ill., with 28 Democratic co-sponsors. Carbajal is not among them.

“Will you stand up for us, the people who believe that this is immoral, and vote against funding for the military of Israel so that they have to stop the fight? They have to do a ceasefire.” asked Gale McNeeely, a Santa Maria resident.

Carbajal began to answer, noting the complexity of the conflict, before protesters interrupted. “Some people argue, if you look historically, there’s been an intrusion and violation of civil rights of Palestinians on some level. Some people see it more than others,” Carbajal said, before he was interrupted again.

After the town hall, Carbajal expanded on his position, saying he “fundamentally oppose[s] the use of American weapons against civilians in Gaza” and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war, calling the targeting of unarmed families in humanitarian aid zones “abhorrent and [something that] must be universally condemned.”

He said he is reviewing proposals to strengthen oversight of U.S. military and humanitarian aid to ensure American weapons are not used against civilians while protecting Israeli communities from further attacks. Carbajal also urged the Trump administration to guarantee that food, medicine and clean water reach Gaza without delay, pursue diplomacy to end the war, and secure the release of all hostages.

“I will continue to call for humanitarian aid delivery and a permanent ceasefire to bring us closer to a lasting peace in the region,” he said.

In the meantime, the group is promoting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement to raise awareness and end support for what they describe as Israel’s oppression of Palestinians.

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Below is a press release from the City of Santa Maria regarding free Santa Maria Regional Transit rides for the back-to-school season

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is helping local families get ready for the new school year by offering free rides on all SMRT routes, starting from Monday, August 11th to Friday, August 22nd, which aligns with the first two weeks of school in Santa Maria.

The back-to-school season can be an exciting and stressful time for parents and students, with many families juggling school drop-offs and their own daily commutes. By making all rides free the first two weeks of school, SMRT aims to make school commuting easier for students and parents/guardians.

“SMRT has seen an average of 22 percent increase in ridership year-over-year the last four years.  Public transit has been particularly popular with families with high school and junior high students,” Transit Services Manager Gamaliel Anguiano said. “This fall school year is looking to be another busy season, and we are happy to welcome back students into the ridership mix.”

All of Santa Maria’s high schools are served by public transit. Options include:

Pioneer Valley High School: served by Routes 2, 3, 9 and 13x

Santa Maria High School: served by Routes 4, 11A and 11B

Righetti, Saint Joseph and Delta High Schools: served by Routes 6 and 12x

Allan Hancock Community College: served by Routes 5, 7, 20 and 30

At the end of the Free Ride promotion, Regular fares for students are only $1.25 per trip, $3.00 for an Unlimited Ride All-Day Pass, or a 31-Day Unlimited Ride Monthly Pass is only $31. AHC students ride for free all year. Passes can be purchased at the SMRT Transit Center and at many of the school locations.

SMRT is committed to enhancing the quality of transportation services in Santa Maria and the surrounding regions. These smart and safe changes reflect the City’s dedication to ensuring accessible, reliable, and affordable transportation options for all residents. Santa Maria is a Smart City, Safe City.  For more information about SMRT, visit www.rideSMRT.org.

Department:                 Public Works / Transit Division

Contact Person:          Gamaliel Anguiano, Transit Services Manager

Telephone Number:     (805) 925-0951 ext. 2480

E-mail Address:           SMRTComments@cityofsantamaria.org

Traducción al Español:

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Regional Tránsito (SMRT) está ayudando a las familias locales a prepararse para el nuevo año escolar ofreciendo viajes gratuitos en todas las rutas de SMRT, desde el lunes 11 de agosto hasta el viernes 22 de agosto, lo que coincide con las dos primeras semanas de clases en Santa María.

La vuelta al cole puede ser una época emocionante y estresante para padres y alumnos, ya que muchas familias tienen que compaginar el traslado de los niños al colegio con sus propios desplazamientos diarios. Al ofrecer viajes gratuitos durante las dos primeras semanas de clase, SMRT pretende facilitar el desplazamiento al colegio de alumnos y padres/tutores.

“SMRT ha registrado un aumento medio del 22 % en el número de pasajeros en los últimos cuatro años. El transporte público ha sido especialmente popular entre las familias con estudiantes de secundaria y bachillerato”, afirmó Gamaliel Anguiano, director de servicios de transporte. “Este otoño se prevé otra temporada muy ajetreada, y estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes entre nuestros pasajeros.”

Todas las escuelas secundarias de Santa María cuentan con servicio de transporte público. Las opciones incluyen:

Pioneer Valley High School: servida por las rutas 2, 3, 9 y 13x

Santa Maria High School: servida por las rutas 4, 11A y 11B

Righetti, Saint Joseph and Delta High Schools: cubiertas por las rutas 6 y 12x

Allan Hancock Community College: cubiertas por las rutas 5, 7, 20 y 30

Al finalizar la promoción viaje gratuitos, las tarifas normales para estudiantes son de solo 1,25 $ por viaje, 3,00 $ por un pase ilimitado para todo el día o 31 $ por un pase mensual ilimitado para 31 días. Los estudiantes de AHC viajan gratis durante todo el año. Los pases se pueden adquirir en el SMRT Transit Center y en muchos de los centros escolares.

SMRT se compromete a mejorar la calidad de los servicios de transporte en Santa María y las regiones circundantes. Estos cambios inteligentes y seguros reflejan el compromiso de la Ciudad por garantizar opciones de transporte accesibles, fiables y asequibles para todos los residentes. Santa María es una Ciudad inteligente y segura.  Para obtener más información sobre SMRT, visite www.rideSMRT.org.

Departamento:                                     Obras Públicas / División de Tránsito

Persona de contacto:                          Gamaliel Anguiano, Gerente de Servicios de Tránsito

Número de teléfono:                            (805) 925-0951 ext. 2480

Dirección de correo electrónico:         SMRTComments@cityofsantamaria.org

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The popular urchin boating industry has had the opportunity to dock in a close location at the Santa Barbara harbor, but that is possibly changing.

A multi-year agreement expired last year but it was extended for another 12 months while the deal was reviewed.

The city says in a report, “since 1987, the north end of the Cabrillo Landing dock area of the Santa Barbara Harbor has been operated by the California Sea Urchin Commission (CSUC), Santa Barbara Chapter, to berth nine commercial fishing vessels under a license agreement with the Waterfront Department. The latest license agreement expired on August 31, 2024, and it is currently in holdover status.”

The Santa Barbara Waterfront Department is now allowing those fishing vessels to stay if the owners enter into a commercial fishing vessel docking agreement like the other boaters in the harbor.

If not, and if they allow their spot to be vacated, the city can allow another commercial fishing vessel in that location under the standard agreement.

The proposal went before the Santa Barbara Ordinance Committee recently and it will get some fine tuning before it goes to the full City Council for a discussion and vote.

If passed, extensive messaging will be going out to the fishing communities that would have an interest in this site and as they open up, one of the nine slips as commercial fishing slips, to be governed under the Commercial Fishing Policy as Slip Permits.

The urchin fishing industry in Santa Barbara is known throughout the world. “Santa Barbara urchins are recognized globally as super high quality. We have really phenomenal grounds at San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz  and Anacapa Island,” said Chris Voss, the President of the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara.

As far as any significant changes going forward, nothing is expected. Voss said, “the current fleet will will continue to fish out of this space, and these are now nine dedicated commercial slips that are added to the existing 45 that we have.”

Picking a new commercial vessel if a slip opens will be done randomly. 

Waterfront Business Manager Cesar Barios told the Ordinance Committee, “if we have new additions today and a new addition in three months from now, the chances will be the same because it will be a lottery so longevity in the process won’t affect the outcome.”

The logistics involved in the slips and where they are located has Voss pointing out, “not all of them are of are of the same quality and characteristics. There’s some real low value slips here.”

The Santa Barbara urchins are in local restaurants but also sought after by chefs many miles away. You can buy them whole or buy a sample Saturday morning’s at the Fisherman’s Market on the harbor pier from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The council will vote on the slip agreement changes Tuesday at Santa Barbara City Hall.

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