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HopeNet candlelight vigil, mental health faire: Sept. 10

HopeNet of Carpinteria’s annual candlelight vigil and Mental Health & Wellness Faire returns to the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The grassroots suicide prevention organization hosts the faire and vigil every day in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day.

The fair, with representatives from 14 organizations that work with seniors, children or parents, will take place 6–7 p.m. The vigil —recognizing those who have died by suicide, survivors and those aﬀected by suicide begins at p.m.

Bilingual therapists and Spanish translation will be available 6–8 p.m.

Participating organizations will include AgeWell, AHA!, CADA (Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse), Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP), Carpinteria Community Library, CommUnify, Carpinteria Senior Citizens Inc., Family Service Agency (FSA), HopeNet of Carpinteria, Hospice of Santa Barbara/Compassionate Care of Carpinteria, S.B. County Behavioral Wellness, S.B. County Public Health and YouthWell.

Vigil speakers will include AgeWell Director Jena Jenkins, Hospice of Santa Barbara Bereavement Services Manager Michael Cruse, CommUnify Clinical Services Director Nuvia Almanza, HopeNet youth board member and San Marcos High School senior Ricardo Avila, and Fire Chief Robert Kovach.

“HopeNet of Carpinteria strives to increase awareness and sensitivity about suicide and suicide prevention. The program includes speakers, candles, a moment of silence, wallet-sized suicide prevention cards in Spanish and English, listing the warning signs of suicide and how one can help,” HopeNet representatives said in a press release sent out this week.

The arts center is located at 865 Linden Ave. Learn more by emailing hopenetofcarp@gmail.com, calling (805) 689-9640 or visiting hopenetofcarp.org.

In 2024, 5,380 births were reported in Santa Barbara County, down slightly from 5,434 in 2023.

County 2020-2024 birth data released

Santa Barbara County birth data released last week shows that 5,380 babies were born to county residents in 2024, at a rate of 12.2 per 1,000 county residents. This is a slight decrease from 2023’s 5,434 babies, compared to 5,666 in 2022, 5,489 in 2021 and 5,336 in 2020.

Of the 2024 births across the county, 348 babies were born to teenagers, compared to 359 in 2023, 351 in 2022, 319 in 2021 and 331 in 2020.

Between 2020 and 2024, 157 babies were born to Carpinteria residents in 2024, 149 in 2023, 145 in 2022, 149 in 2021 and 138 in 2020. The number of babies born to teenagers in Carpinteria was too small, so the numbers were not released. ountywide, . initiated prenatal care in the ﬁrst trimester, . of babies were born before 37 weeks and 4.9% of those born were considered low birth weight. Thirty-two percent of those who were pregnant delivered via cesarean section, and 61.2% used Medi-Cal as a source of payment.

In South County, 90% of those who gave birth had a high school-level of education or higher, compared to just over half of those who gave birth in North County.

Dr. Nápoles joins Carpinteria Health Center

Dr. Leana Nápoles will join the Carpinteria Health Center, operated by Santa Barbara County Health, in September.

Dr. Nápoles is a 2025 graduate of the Cottage Children’s Medical Center’s Pediatric Residency Program, according to a press release sent out Monday. She previously served with the U.S. Peace Corps in Ecuador and joined pediatric medical missions in Latin America.

She comes to the county on a two-year fellowship with the University of California, San Francisco “to address food insecurity and promote health equity for children and families,” county representatives said. “Her clinical focus is on delivering culturally responsive, community-centered care to diverse patient populations. She is passionate about advocacy, public health, and advancing equitable access to healthcare.”

When she’s not working, she likes to garden and play basketball.

The Carpinteria Health Center is located at 931 Walnut Ave.

New MTD fares now in place

igher anta arbara etropolitan Transit District TD fares are in eﬀect, with one-way fare now $2.50, and $1.25 for seniors (65+) and people with disabilities. This is the ﬁrst updated fare in years, TD spokesperson illary lackerby said.

Buses will still accept old passes through the end of August. Through September, riders with unused or partially used passes can take them to the transit center on Chapala Street in Santa Barbara and apply the balance toward a new pass.

The SBMTD Board of Directors voted earlier this year to raise rider fees, following increased operating costs and the loss of qualiﬁcation for the TA mall Transit Intensive Cities funding.

Learn more online at sbmtd.gov/farechange.

Hot weather expected through Sunday

The outh oast is e pecting an e tended period of heat and ﬁre weather through Sunday, per the National Weather Service (NWS), as well as possible thunderstorms Friday–Sunday.

A high of 87 degrees is expected in the area Thursday, with wind guests possibly reaching as high as 30 mph. The temperature is expected to dip into 74 degrees Thursday night before hitting a high of 85 degrees on Friday and Saturday, and 83 degrees on Sunday.

Residents should stay hydrated, remain in air-conditioned rooms and stay out of the sun. “Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles,” the NWS said Monday. “Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.”

Updates available online at weather.gov/LosAngeles.

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Sept. 13

The Carpinteria High School class of 1965 is celebrating a reunion at PizzaMan Dan’s on Saturday, Sept. 13, 4–8 p.m., organizers told Coastal View News this week. This will be the group’s 60th reunion. “There is no charge, just buy your own food and drink or just come to catch up with classmates. The reunion is open to other alumni from the classes of 1964, 1966 and 1967,” organizers said.

The restaurant is located at 699 Linden Ave. Interested parties should RSVP to Rich Medel at (805) 703-0272.

Dr. Leana Nápoles will join the Carpinteria Health Center in September.

Thunderstorms are possible Friday–Sunday.

SCHOOL BOARD

School district to settle three 1970s abuse lawsuits using Bailard property proceeds

BY JUN STARKEY

The arpinteria niﬁed chool District D has agreed to a contingent settlement of million for three of four lawsuits ﬁled against the district by former students, who stated in court documents that they had been abused by former ain chool rincipal irgil . Williams in the s.

The settlement is contingent on state approval to use the proceeds from the . million sale of the district s ailard property.

Williams, who died in , was convicted of three counts of lewd acts with children under the age of in . According to a Los Angeles Times article, Williams was acquitted on three additional counts of lewd acts with children under the age of , and the jury was unable to reach a verdict on the seventh. nly incidents that occurred after could be prosecuted due to the statute of limitations, though victims said the abuse occurred between and . owever, in the alifornia tate Assembly passed Assembly ill A , which e tended the statute of limitations for childhood se ual assault survivors to

ﬁle suit against their abuser.

f the four lawsuits filed against D alleging that D acted negligently in hiring and retaining Williams one was not settled and is ongoing, D uperintendent Diana igby confirmed to Coastal View News n ovember , D approved the sale of its properties on ailard Avenue, and ailard Avenue, to the ousing Authority of the ounty of anta arbara for . million. The sale was finali ed on an. , .

According to D s legal counsel raig rice, who also spoke at the Aug. board meeting, without the money from the ailard Avenue property sale, the cases likely would have gone to trial and been more costly for D. nstead, a means has been identiﬁed of funding a settlement, which no one is happy about, through the proceeds that we ll receive from the ailard sale, rice said, which has avoided the otherwise huge impact on your students and your staﬀ.

er rice, in order for the state to approve the transfer, the district must provide a plan regarding how the money would be spent. The board last week

O the our lawsuits filed a ainst S — alle in that S acted ne li ently in hirin and retainin illia s — one was not settled and is on oin , S Superintendent iana i y confir ed.

unanimously approved resolution, directing staﬀ to send a formal letter to the state requesting approval for the transfer of funds. oard resident aime Diamond was absent.

Trustee Andy heaﬀer implored attendees and listeners to contact their local legislators, such as enator onique im n, to ask for some kind of relief program for other school districts that are also facing lawsuits under A . ince the passage of A , thousands of lawsuits have been ﬁled in alifornia.

The SF Chronicle reported earlier this year that public school districts are facing between and billion in costs related to

A lawsuits.

nsurance may help some, but not

D. The insurance company used by the district at the time, nited acific, closed sometime in the s. eyond the million settlement, the district has spent more than , in legal fees on the cases, district staff told Coastal View News earlier this year. would really encourage anyone listening and anyone that watches this later, to contact our legislators and try to encourage them to develop a relief plan, so that the burden is not on these districts for things that are so out of our realm of responsibility, heaffer said.

New school district policy says AI should be a supportive tool for staff, students

A new arpinteria nified chool District board policy approved at ﬁrst reading last week says that artificial intelligence A should personali e and enhance students learning e periences and be used as a tool to support and augment staﬀ, rather than replace them.

The policy addressing A also outlines additional principles, ethical use and transparency, accountability and responsibility, equity and access, secure and private, professional development,

community engagement and continuous improvement.

The full policy is available in the Aug. agenda at tinyurl.com DAug .

ay otchner, president of the arpinteria Association of nited chool mployees A , asked trustees to provide e amples of what the policies would look like in practice during public comment, which the trustees did not respond to.

otchner further claimed the board

was attempting to approve a policy without demonstrating a clear understanding of what issues the policy would resolve.

D oard ice hair Andy heaﬀer interjected during otchner s comment, stating that the policy was created by the alifornia chool oards Association

A . The A is paid by districts across the state to create policies for their governing boards, heaﬀer said.

We don t write all of our policies, heaﬀer said. And for you to e pect us

to sit here, one to spot, to give you speciﬁc e amples for nine things that have to deal with A , is completely ridiculous. otchner brieﬂy responded, stating that he was just looking for some level of awareness and asked if trustees would provide additional information at the second reading the trustees did not respond. A second reading of the school district s A policy will come back at the ne t board meeting in eptember.

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CAPP: a local water solution for our future

BY ROBERT MCDONALD, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

After a decade of planning and funding eﬀorts, the arpinteria alley Water District WD is about to break ground on arpinteria s Advanced uriﬁcation Project (CAPP), a major step towards long-term water security.

This project by the Carpinteria Valley Water District will help ensure that the community has a reliable water supply — even during droughts — by recharging the local groundwater basin with puriﬁed water.

In a typical year, Carpinteria gets about 80% of its water from surface sources like ake achuma and the tate Water Project. But during extended droughts, those sources become unreliable. That’s when the community must rely on groundwater.

The challenge: groundwater takes years to reﬁll and depends on unpredictable winter rains

A oﬀers a solution by creating a consistent, local water source that can meet more than 25% of Carpinteria’s annual water needs. The project provides Carpinteria with a locally managed and controlled water supply every day, including during times of prolonged drought and water supply shortages.

For the record...

In CVN Vol. 31, No. 48, “Alcazar to screen environmental ﬁlm Deep Rising” with Q&A,” Jason’s name is spelled Momoa, not Mamoa; attendees can view Oki’s curtain of Origami Whales; and the suggested donation to attend the event is $5.

In CVN Vol. 31, No. 48, “Westerlay Orchids donates back to Carpinteria students,” the correct URL is westerlay. com.

CARPINTERIA

generate long-term community value during construction and operation.

Environmental stewardship: CAPP reduces the carbon footprint tied to long-distance water imports, reduces ocean discharge, and supports better groundwater sustainability.

Long-term cost predictability: Recycled water production reduces the need for emergency water purchases during droughts and avoids the need for expensive alternatives, like ocean desalination.

Providing local news and information for the Carpinteria Valley

Managing Editor Evelyn Spence

Assistant Editor Jun Starkey

Sports Editor Ryan P. Cruz

Photographer Robin Karlsson

Advertising Manager Karina Villarreal

With construction expected to begin in early 2026, let’s take a look at some community beneﬁts of this project.

CAPP community beneﬁts

Local Control: Instead of depending on expensive imported water, Carpinteria will be able to manage this supply directly. This means more stability in water rates and the ability to make decisions locally that will beneﬁt arpinteria.

High-quality: uriﬁed water from the arpinteria anitary District s Wastewater Treatment Plant will be treated using membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet/advanced oxidation to eliminate contaminants. CAPP water will be stored underground, naturally ﬁltering through soil for over a year before use. This proven technology is widely used across the nited tates.

Drought-resistant: By fortifying our groundwater with local recycled water, we’re no longer dependent on uncertain rainfall for water. We’re better prepared for the next drought.

Economic boost: The project is expected to create hundreds of local jobs and

Construction is expected to continue in phases through 2028.

The project will include an Advanced Water Purification Facility, a pipeline to deliver puriﬁed water, two groundwater injection wells, and two monitoring well clusters. Residents and businesses near construction zones will receive updates as work progresses.

CAPP is not a new idea. More than 30 similar projects exist or are planned across California. Communities in Los Angeles, Orange County, Monterey, ceanside, anta onica, and anta Cruz have already implemented similar systems. Nearby cities like Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and Pismo Beach are also moving forward with their own versions.

CAPP has been awarded over $34 million in federal and state grants that cover roughly half of the project’s capital costs. By investing now and leveraging grant funds, Carpinteria is preparing for a future where water supply is uncertain. The project oﬀers a proven, local solution that supports both the environment and the economy while helping ensure that clean, reliable water is available for generations to come.

To learn more, visit cvwd.net/capp.

Robert McDonald is the general manager of the Carpinteria Valley Water District. He can be reached at bob@cvwd.net. By

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Ray Anthony Williams Sr. 03/12/1959 — 10/20/2024 ay Anthony Williams r. erman passed away at the age of 65 with his loved ones at his side on Oct. 20, 2024. He leaves behind three children: Ray Anthony Williams Jr, Annette Martinez and Jamie Marie Williams.

Ray Anthony Williams was raised in Carpinteria by his mother, Pauline Villanueva, and his father, Agustine Villanueva. When it came to living life, he lived his life to the fullest. ome of his favorite things to do was travel to see family, scuba diving, ﬁshing, kayaking, cooking and telling jokes. One of the best things he is known for is that he would tell his nieces and nephews that their birthday money/gift was in the mail. He loved knowing that they would be waiting for something to arrive and in reality nothing was showing up. hurch services will be held on aturday, Aug. , , at t. oseph hurch in Carpinteria at 1:15 p.m. Food and drinks will be available in the classrooms behind the church, 3–9 p.m.

CVN

LETTERS

Anti-crime, not antiimmigrant

One can be opposed to crime and criminals in our community and not be anti-immigrant. In fact, I think that citizens wanting to know what kind of crimes are happening in Carpinteria is the very reason for the “Police Beat” column in Coastal View News. Asking a question about the felons arrested while possibly working at a local cannabis farm does not make one anti-immigrant either. It does make one wonder why there were no background checks for employment, however.

Regarding the Letter to the Editor from Jacqueline Wiley (CVN Vol. 31, No. 46, “Legal residents more likely to commit crimes”). How is that data even available when our Carpinteria Police Chief Rich Brittingham stated, “I’ve been with this organization for over 20 years, I’ve arrested a lot of people and never once have I asked for someone’s immigration status”. (CVN Vol. 31, No. 22, “Local police do not enforce immigration law, police chief says”). According to their website,

our sheriﬀs in anta arbara ounty are not allowed to ask either. It makes one wonder how accurate the data about the legal status of criminals can be when this is common practice in all sanctuary states and cities.

As a victim of violent crime, I sincerely hope Wiley will get to know some of her neighbors who have also been crime victims and try to understand why they, like myself, want to know about crime in our community — whether committed by legal or illegal residents. A Coastal View News Editor’s Note in response to my letter asking about the felons arrested at Glasshouse Farms stated that none of the undocumented workers arrested in Carpinteria had “serious felony convictions.” This begs the question — what were the felonies, if any? And who decided if they were serious? Wanting answers and wanting to keep Carpinteria as safe and crime-free as possible does not make one anti-immigrant.

Leanne Rose Carpinteria

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Para mi abuelita: te quiero mucho

MY WELLNESS NOW

VICKIE GONZALEZ

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I sit with my emotions while writing this piece, and I know it belongs here, in a column about mental wellness. It’s essential to allow space for memory, for longing, for the ache, for gratitude and love, and for everything in between. Feeling it — without pressure to fix or explain it — is what I hope you’ll take from this.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

Interested persons are hereby notified that pursuant to Government Code §1780 there is a vacancy on the

NOTICE OF VACANCY

CARPINTERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRUSTEE AREA 2(CARPINTERIA)

Interested persons are hereby notified that pursuant to Government Code §1780 there is a vacancy on the

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Vickie Gonzalez has been licensed for almost 20 years as an LMFT and currently provides counseling, coaching and consulting services. Her private practice is currently online only. She specializes in private practice, including grief loss, addiction/codependency and anxiety disorders. She works with people around themes of identity and purpose as well, primarily with individuals and couples. Coaching services focus on collaborating with clients on setting and reaching their wellness goals, whether those goals are career, relational, financial or personal in nature. On a personal note, she has lived in Carpinteria all her life and became a therapist to give back to the community.

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRUSTEE AREA 2(CARPINTERIA)

The position to be filled is a 4-year term ending December, 2026.

Applications are available at the Carpinteria Unified School District Administrative Office located at: 1400 Linden Avenue Carpinteria, California 93013

the Carpinteria

Applications are available at the Carpinteria Unified School District Administrative Office located at: 1400 Linden Avenue Carpinteria, California 93013

Phone: 805-684-4511

Website: www.cusd.net

Phone: 805-684-4511

Website: www.cusd.net

Applications are due by: August29, 2025

are due by: August29, 2025

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Hotchner returns to CMS after 2022 termination

BY JUN STARKEY

Jay Hotchner, president of the Carpinteria Association of United School Employees (CAUSE), will return to the classroom at Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) this week as a teacher, district staﬀ conﬁrmed.

This return comes three years after the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) fired Hotchner a decision he fought with the state of California, which later found that while Hotchner had behaved inappropriately at times, he was not unﬁt to teach.

Before he was dismissed in 2022, he had worked for the district for over years.

“behaved inappropriately on multiple occasions and crossed boundaries with students, these incidents were a result of lapses of judgment” and he was not unfit to teach. The ordered he be reinstated as a teacher.

SCREENSHOT

Jay Hotchner speaks at the March 11, 2025 C r i eri U iﬁe Sch is ric B r f Trustees meeting.

The district issued the middle school social studies teacher two notices of unprofessional conduct and unsatisfactory performance in 2019, and another in arch . The alifornia ublic mployment Relations Board found in early 2022 the district had retaliated against otchner with the two notices.

The district ﬁred him in fall . n ctober , otchner ﬁled a motion to reverse his termination with the state of alifornia.

In December 2023, the state’s Commission on rofessional ompetence ultimately found that while Hotchner had

Some of those inappropriate incidents, outlined in documents, included suggesting he and a student have a sleepover for their birthdays confiscating a student s fidget spinner; removing students’ hoodies; directing a student to tell another student why her clothing was inappropriate confiscating a student’s phone; and making statements that suggested a student was stupid.

The district fought the s decision in court, but the anta Barbara Superior Court ruled earlier this year that the s ruling be upheld.

The school year for CUSD begins Thursday, Aug. .

Hotchner did not respond to a request for comment as of press time.

In April, in response to the court decision reaﬃrming the s ruling, Hotchner told Coastal View News he was “pleased that the justice system has restored my good name. y otchner s own estimates — shared in April of this year the district has spent roughly . million over the past few years ﬁghting his reinstatement.

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CLUB SCENE

COMPILED BY JUN STARKEY | COURTESY PHOTOS

Noon Rotary welcomes new members

The otary lub of arpinteria oon welcomed new club members ynda airly and Gary Dobbins at a recent club meeting, with the induction performed by Rotary member Wade Nomura.

Dobbins is a returning member he was previously involved in otary oon and served as president several years ago. e was sponsored by otary members aul Wright and in raf. airly was sponsored by her longtime friend and otary oon resident David owdrell.

A lively ukulele jam with the Rotary Club

kulele musicians have taken on the responsibility of singing the otary lub of arpinteria oon s club song, club member aren raf said. Wearing matching “The Dukes of Uke” shirts, the musicians added a “Duket” to a recent lunch meeting. They rehearse at sland rewing ompany weekly and their eﬀorts are very apparent, said raf. They sound really good and they love performing and engaging the members in the sing-along for each meeting.”

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria meets the second and fourth Thursday for lunch at a.m. at ions ark lubhouse. or more information about the club, visit carpinteriarotary.org.

CAR • PET • ERIA

Meet

Petey the loyal eet etey, a nearly two-year-old white pit bull terrier with Santa Barbara County Animal ervices A who is looking for his forever home. etey s foster parents described him as a sweet, loyal pup who gets along with other dogs and would do best in a home without young children while he loves kids, he tends to be a little protective of them his big heart just can t help it volunteers said. etey is a total sweetheart who lives for belly rubs, chest scratches, and meeting new people. e s a dream on leash super easy to walk and loves his daily strolls, especially if they end at the beach or in a tarbucks drive-thru he s a big fan of pup cups . e sleeps peacefully through the night and starts his mornings with a quick potty break and breakfast before he’s ready to enjoy the day with you. Whether it s a walk, a beach day, or a co y evening on the couch, etey is always ready to be by your side, A volunteers added. nterested in meeting etey end an email to sbcassouthfostercoordinator gmail.com. e s available for adoption at A shelter in oleta at verpass oad. The shelter is open Tuesday unday, a.m. p.m.

High School FFA students show off at Ventura County Fair

everal students with the arpinteria igh chool uture armers of America

A lub shined at the entura ounty air earlier this month, including student Taylor Trembly, who was named rand A hampion and upreme eserve rand Champion in the Market Goat competition. ther winners included for oat howmanship in the novice division, asmine errera in fifth place and aura imene in fourth place, and llie eorges in third place for the advanced division for amb howmanship, wyndolyn ultman in fifth place for the novice division, and ose ali to in fourth place and Angel ineda in fifth place for the advanced division and for attle howmanship, ucy ashlee placed as the rand A hampion in the novice division.

Trembly also placed fourth in ound obin, and Diego ervantes placed third in the Barrel Show.

embers of the ions lub of arpinteria also visited A students, with some members helping the local students with add-on bids for their animals.

Lions welcome local barber Mike Andrade

The ions lub of arpinteria has welcomed another new member, Mike Andrade, who was invited to join the club by current member Barry Brand.

Andrade was born and raised in Carpinteria and owns True lue arbershop ustom Apparel in Carpinteria,, a barbershop that also does custom t-shirt printing and silk-screening. e is also a licensed barber. Andrade was accompanied by his son ictor ere , who is a junior at al oly omona, for his ions induction ceremony.

Brass Bird manager details expansion plans at Morning Rotary meeting

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning recently heard from Vicky Spencer, manager of Brass ird oﬀee, during a club visit to the café on Aug. 13, where members learned about the business. Spencer also shared plans for expansion, with a new location set to open in January on upper State Street in Santa Barbara. “We’re thrilled to bring Brass Bird to a new audience,” she told club members. “This expansion allows us to share our passion for quality coﬀee and baked goods with even more people.”

Since its opening in Carpinteria in ovember , rass ird offee has become known for its welcoming atmosphere, high-quality coffee, and delicious baked goods made in-house. pencer told club members We ve had a great response from the community. t s been heartwarming to see so many enjoying our offerings and supporting us since day one.” rass ird offee itchen is located at arpinteria Ave.

“We make sure it works out for you”

From left, former Lions Club of Carpinteria President Tim Buffalo, FFA Advisor Emily Garcia, FFA student Taylor Trembly and former Lions President David Seehof.

From left, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon membership chair Paul Wright, returning member Gary Dobbins, new member Lynda Fairly, club President David Powdrell, and former Rotary District Governor Wade Nomura.

From left, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon members Alec Hardy, Lin Graf, Lena Biederer, Martin Osborn, Paul Wright, Roland Rotz and Larry Nimmer.

From left, Lion Barry Brand with new member Mike Andrade.

From left, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning President Stephen Gerteis with Brass Bird Coffee Manager Vicky Spencer.

Another bear sighting reported near Rancho Granada Mobile Home Park

A second bear sighting was reported Wednesday morning by multiple residents of the ancho ranada obile ome ark, per the city of arpinteria. The sighting has been reported to ish and Wildlife.

ear scat was ﬁrst found on uly , before the ﬁrst bear sighting was reported on uly all near ancho ranada obile ome ark.

esidents should secure trash and compost bins, avoid leaving pet food or small animals outside, and avoid wildlife if spotted. esidents can report a non-emergent bear sighting to the city’s Animal ontrol at - . n an emergency, call

A second bear sighting was reported Wednesday morning.

Fundraiser brings in $32k for Angie

The community brought in over $32,000 for local Angie Torres Miller, who is ﬁghting cancer, at a fundraising concert at The Alca ar Theatre on unday.

Miller —who taught for over 30 years at The oward chool before she retired battled cancer for several years, and recently received news that it had returned, theater representatives said last week. er friends and family members organi ed a beneﬁt concert for Aug. , with music by ettle of awks and the jai Department of hythm.

This totally e ceeded all of my goals and e pectations for this beneﬁt concert. The community came together and it was truly a beautiful event where love was permeating throughout the theater organi er en on ale told Coastal View News

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Ten kids get free bikes

Ten arpinteria kids took home a free bike, helmet and lock on Tuesday, courtesy of anta arbara ounty, Trek ikes and a local anonymous donor. anta arbra ounty ducation ncouragement oordinator artina e ton told Coastal View News the brand-new bikes were given to kids who participated in bike safety

Aliso lementary chool.

The partnering organi ations are thrilled to support arpinteria families with the gift of safe, fun, and sustainable transportation. will continue to educate students about how to bike safely and promote more activities that encourage students to bike to school and other destinations, e ton said.

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Angie Torres Miller, second from the right, with her three daughters Olivia, Ava and Emma, and fundraiser organizer Jen Gonzalez, at far right.

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From left, Martina Sexton, Kris Sobell and Kim Stanley.

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Drag cabaret performance set for Alcazar stage on Friday

The Alcazar Theatre will welcome drag queen Vivian Storm to the stage on riday, Aug. , along with Santa Barbara musician Andrew Manos, from 7–9 p.m. Theater representatives said Storm is a prominent figure in the local arts and entertainment scenes. Her name “blends elements from popular culture to make a significant impression on stage,” the theater’s Connie Geston said.

“Her mission to promote love has enabled her to showcase her talent in remarkable, inclusive environments. She has a deep passion for both hosting and entertaining on college and university stages because of the profound spirit of love, curiosity, personal growth, and exploration. The audience consists of individuals who are present simply because they wish to be, which is an incredible experience,” Geston said.

Tickets for the event are for general admission tickets are sold out. The Alcazar Theatre is located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Learn more online at thealcazar.org.

Alcazar celebrates 40 years of “The Goonies” with matinee screening

The Alcazar Theatre will host a matinee screening of “The Goonies” to celebrate the ﬁlm s th anniversary, on unday, Aug. , p.m.

“The Goonies” (1985) was created by producer Steven Spielberg, director and screenwriter Richard Donner and screenwriter Chris olumbus. The ﬁlm follows a group of young friends as they embark on a treasure hunt that leads them through mysterious caves and sunken ships.

Tickets for the screening are $10 for general admission and $7 for seniors and students. The Alcazar Theatre is located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Learn more online at thealcazar.org.

L c h r re e ses e chi re ’s

Local author Doreen Ludka Maulhardt has released her newest children’s book, “Beebee and the Amazing Honeycake Rules,” with illustrations from Maddy Moore.

“Beebee and the Amazing Honeycake Rules” is intended for readers ages three to seven. It follows the journey of a honeybee named Beebee and her friend ug ee as they ﬁnd themselves trapped inside the forbidden greenhouse. Throughout the story, Beebee and Bugzee learn to apply simple rules known as The Honeycake Rules to maneuver diﬃcult and scary challenges.

“The idea for my latest book came from an inspirational, thought-provoking poem entitled ‘The Bumble Bee’ written by Ken G. Cooper,” said aulhardt. t s about a bumble bee who frantically finds himself trapped inside a conservatory until a gentle pair of hands finally scoops him up and carries him out to freedom. Of course, when writing a children’s book the main character must solve the problem on his own, so in my book, ee ee has to figure it out herself.

This is aulhardt s second book. er ﬁrst, The addest Dog in the eighborhood, won a Reader’s Choice Award.

er latest book also includes a sweet treat a recipe for honeycakes for the reader to enjoy at home.

“I wanted to write a book that would help children see that they can persevere and succeed in spite of fear and failure and wrap it all up in a delightful story that kids would enjoy and adults would feel good about reading again and again,” Maulhardt told Coastal View News

Maulhardt will sell the book at a discount to locals at the Carpinteria Community Church pop-up on Saturday, Aug. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Carpinteria Community Church is located at 1111 Vallecito Road. Maulhardt’s book is available on Amazon. Learn more online at zeezeebooks.com.

Inaugural Carpinteria Film Festival: Sept. 5–7

The Alcazar Theatre, at 4916 Carpinteria Ave., will host the inaugural arpinteria ilm estival a three-day celebration of local filmmakers and creators on ept. .

The arpinteria ilm estival will include a line-up of short ﬁlms across several genres, including drama, comedy, documentary and experimental.

“The Alcazar Theatre has been a gathering place for this community since , Alca ar oard resident Mike Lazaro said in a press release sent out this week. “Hosting Carpinteria’s first film festival here is about honoring that legacy while creating a space for new filmmakers to shine. This festival is for our town, our region, and for anyone who loves the art of storytelling.”

The schedule and ticket prices are not yet available. Learn more online at carpﬁlmfest.com

Wilding releases single inspired by Scottish ballad

Local musician Beau James Wilding will release his second single from his upcoming album, “The Lowlands of Holland,” on digital streaming platforms on riday, Aug. . He will celebrate the release with a performance at brewLAB in Carpinteria, 4191 arpinteria Ave., on aturday, Aug. at 5 p.m. Maya Lumen will open.

“The Lowlands of Holland” is the second single from Wilding s ﬁfth studio album “Ceol Trismegistus.” The song is Wilding’s interpretation of a mid-18th-century Scottish folk ballad. The ballad tells the story of a woman whose newlywed husband has been kidnapped, or “impressed,” by the British Government to serve in the oyal avy. The music video for his single was shot on the Carpinteria luﬀs.

Wilding has been writing music and playing the guitar since he was 15 years old. His music pays homage to a wide range of inﬂuences, including punk, metal and traditional folk music.

“The Lowlands of Holland” was originally recorded at Analogue Catalogue tudios in rural reland. The song was ﬁnalized in Ventura, California at Castaway 7 Studios, Wilding told Coastal View News

“Birth of The Endless Summer” is a 2025 Emmy nominee

“Birth of The Endless Summer,” directed by Richard Yelland and Curtis Birch, was nominated for an Emmy for the 77th annual Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards, in the independent programming category.

The ﬁlm also earned the ports ilm of the Year award at the Los Angeles Press Club Awards, and is now available on digital platforms worldwide, including Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, Vimeo on Demand and more.

Documentary “Birth of The Endless Summer” follows California surf legend and ‘50s Rincon surfer Dick Metz as he traveled across the globe from 1958 to 1961. It also recreates his journey in the present day. The ﬁlm uncovers the little-known origin story behind “The Endless Summer,” the surf documentary from ruce rown ilms which heavily inﬂuenced surf culture in California.

Vivian Storm will perform at The Alcasar Theatre on Friday, Aug. 22.

The Carpinteria Film Festival at The Alcazar Theatre will take place from Sept. 5 to Sept. 7.

“Beebee and the Amazing Honeycake Rules” by Doreen Ludka Maulhardt

Beau James Wilding will celebrate the release of his second single from his upcoming album “Ceol Trismegistus” at brewLAB on Aug. 23.

“Birth of The Endless Summer” is now available

streaming platforms worldwide.

Battery Replacements

CALENDAR

Thursday, Aug. 21

English Language Conversation Group Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Lecture Series, Mystery of Sharks Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536

Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons Club Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Full. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

World’s Safest Bingo! Main Beach at Linden Avenue. 6–7 p.m. Free. All ages. Held Thursdays through Aug. 28. Sponsored by Carpinteria Community Library. WorldsSafestBingo@gmail.com

Friday, Aug. 22

AgeWell Senior Program: The Circle Discussion Group Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 10–11 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Maker Space for Teens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Live Music: Jared Nels Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m.

Live Music: Soluna Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6:30–9:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Vivian Storm: A Drag Cabaret Performance Featuring Andrew Manos The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tickets: VIP, $25 (sold out); general admission, $20. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Saturday, Aug. 23

Bunco Fundraiser Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Social time, 3 p.m.; games begin at 3:30 p.m. Registration is $40 a person. carpinteriaartscenter.org/bunco, jodi@ carpinteriaartscenter.org

Live Music: Buena Onda Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. Live Music: Ray Jarique Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 7–10 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

together for Fun • Friendship &

FIRST FRIDAY EVERY MONTH

Special events and Local Travel Trips scheduled frequently The fun starts at age 55! Join us at our next event: FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 • NOON BBQ at Lions Park is week we meet at LIONS PARK!

Carpinteria Senior Citizens Inc. Call (805) 368-5644 for information

Sunday, Aug. 24

Movie: “The Goonies” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 2–4 p.m. Tickets: general admission, $10; seniors/ students, $7. thealcazar.org, (805) 6846380

Live Music: Bob Schetter Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m.

Corktree Karaoke with K.J. Tati Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Monday, Aug. 25

Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Preschool Stay & Play Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Line Dancing Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Monday Mahjong All levels of play. p.m. (805) 729-1310

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Tai Chi Together Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:30–4:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Death Cafe Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3-4:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Meeting: Carpinteria City Council Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit.ly/CarpinteriaCityMeetings

Clases de Computación en Español Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Mondays, 6–7 p.m. Focuses: Google Chrome, Google Docs, Google Sheets. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Tuesday, Aug. 26

AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. noon. (202) 997-0429

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Showing: “The Chosen” (Season 5) Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Shown on big screen, with discussion. Through Sept. 23. (805) 684-2211, carpinteriacommunitychurch.org

Al-Anon Meeting Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly. $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Wednesday, Aug. 27

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball for Beginners Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@

Sandcastle Time

carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Coffee Meet Up Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–9:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Carpinteria Knitters Group Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382

AgeWell Senior Program: Meditation Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2:45–4 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Men’s Longevity Class Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 5:30–6:45 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Live Music: Jayden Secor Trio Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Sandpiper Community Bingo Sandpiper Community Clubhouse, 3950 Via Real. 6:30 p.m. Fourth Wednesday of the month. 5 for six cards and ﬁve games. (310) 403-9973

Wayfinder, Surf Happens Surf School and Surf Happens Foundation come together for free surf day

Wayfinder, Surf Happens Surf School, and Surf Happens Foundation helped 28 local kids and young adults who are blind or visually impaired learn how to surf or improve their skills on Saturday, Aug. 16 on Santa Claus Lane for the third annual Blind Fitness Surf Day. For this free event, each participant — ranging from ages six to 35 was paired with Surf Happens

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coaches and volunteers who helped them both on land and in the water, Surf Happens’ Chris Keet told Coastal View News

Volunteers and athletes were divided into groups and given colored jerseys signifying their level of vision: yellow for those who are completely blind, orange for those who have very little vision, and green for those with moderate vision.

“Each tribe had a lead coach, along with one land volunteer, and one volunteer for shallow, mid, and deep water. The morning session was riding on surf boards with the majority of athletes standing up,” Keet said on Tuesday. “Following lunch, the Surf Happens crew introduced boogie boarding and body surﬁng to those that stayed to enjoy the second session and it was a hit.

This was a new addition to the program and allowed athletes to try on their own with just verbal coaching on timing on when to jump into waves, or starting kicking. They all loved the independence of the new events.”

Participants were also joined by Poncho the surf dog and Kim and John Murphy from the Flow Academy, Keet said.

24 years of Island Brewing Company

Brewing Company (IBC) — founded by Paul and Cheryl Wright, who operate the business with their daughter, Laurie, and her husband, Mark — celebrated 24 years last week. Community members browsed a table full of decades of photos and memories on Saturday as local favorite The Rincons kept the crowd on its feet with live music; the Wrights also unveiled a special 24th anniversary ale, offered Giant Jenga, cornhole, and (in IBC’s own words) the “world’s

employees

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Sandy Dorfman sells IBC merchandise.

The Rincons

Lorraine McIntire looks at 24 years of memories.

Island

worst bocce ball court.” From left, Laurie Matthews, Mark Matthews, Cheryl Wright and Paul Wright, with IBC

— Sandra Jones, Ryan Morrill, Vanessa Van Der Kar, Mike McHone and Sara Hocamp — at back.

Arthur the doodle strolls into IBC with his owners Lisa Martin and Julie Miller.

To write or not to write: the thank-you note

debate

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AMY OROZCO

Dear Amy O., My two granddaughters live nearby, ages eight and ten years old. Last Christmas, I had personalized thank-you notes created with both their names in addition to gifts.

Neither of their parents text or mail thank-you notes. However, I raised both of my children to write thank-you notes beginning at a young age.

Now I have purchased back-to-school clothes, which their mother approved, yet still no thank-you notes from my granddaughters, including for gifts from last Christmas.

What do you suggest I do?

Signed, Out of Ideas

Dear Out of Ideas,

It’s not clear in your letter if it is the lack of an actual thank-you note — mailed or hand delivered —that bothers you or if it is a complete lack of a thank you, handwritten, digital, oral or otherwise. I suggest you get clear with yourself on what bothers you.

Your granddaughters are very fortunate to have a very caring and generous

grandmother living close to them. They can’t be expected to realize, much less express gratitude for, their good fortune. That comes later.

Let’s look at two thank you scenarios.

Scenario 1: A complete lack of any kind of thank you.

This is 100% unacceptable across the board, whether the case is an unacknowledged gift or someone held the elevator door open for you. If your granddaughters are not expressing any gratitude for gifts, then yeah, that is a big problem for them. It counts as an annoyance for you. They are the ones destined to be inconsiderate oafs, and that is not fair to them.

Yes, you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. From your letter, it sounds like you know it is not your role to command your granddaughters to express gratitude; that’s for their parents to do. Good job on that! I suggest you share your concern with the granddaughters’ parent who is not your in-law. This is the time for clear and direct communication, not a time for “hope they get the hint if I give them thank you notes.” Along with sharing your concern for your granddaughters’ lacking social skills, let your child know how it makes you feel. You know better than I that this conversation could backfire. And should it backfire, what you do is up your role modeling. Make sure your please and thank-yous are batting 1.000. Make it fun — teach your granddaughters how to say thank you in different languages, help create a skit to act out “thanks for barbecuing hamburgers, grandpa,” or bring out the colored mark-

ers to draw a “thank you picture.”

Scenario 2: A lack of a handwritten thank-you note.

You wrote: “I raised both of my children to write thank-you notes beginning at a young age.” It sounds like your child has dispensed with that routine and is not passing on the tradition. That decision deserves respect and to be honored, meaning no trying to get your grandchildren to write thank you notes on your own.

Still, you can model thank-you note writing behavior. While your grandchildren are coloring, you could write a thank-you note. They, no doubt, will ask what you are doing, and then you explain. “Oh, Mr. Jones next door gave me some peaches from his tree, and I want to thank him.” Maybe they’ll want to draw a picture of the peach tree for him.

I’m a fan of the handwritten thank-you note, though I like receiving them much more than I like writing them. I don’t think they are an across-the-board must. A verbal, digital, or gift-in-kind works just as well for me.

Blogger Susan Alexander Yates thinks otherwise. “Thank-you notes teach us to honor and appreciate others. They serve to keep us from taking others for granted. They help to protect our kids from an ever-encroaching sense of entitlement. Our culture cries out, ‘please me, satisfy me, make me happy.’ Thank

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you notes are one tiny discipline to train us in appreciating others.”

Interestingly, there is a movement underfoot of ditching thank-you notes, and it appears to be rooted in Gen Xers breaking free from their boomer parenting upbringings. They eschew the handwritten note with a formulaic message as being a “should” that makes doing homework an attractive alternative.

Thank you notes may be going the way of a knocker upper, a human alarm clock who roused the sleeping by tapping on their windows with a baton or stick. The profession was at its height during the Industrial Revolution and went the way of the dodo by the early 1970s. Today we have smart phones and accessible lowcost alarm clocks. A text, email or phone call may replace snail-mailed, handwritten thank-you cards. However, thank you and expressing appreciation will never go out of style, just like having an alarm to wake up for work won’t either.

And, before sign oﬀ, d be remiss if I did not say, “Thank you for your question. All of us could bone up on showing gratitude.”

Former CVN editor Amy Marie Orozco loves living in Carpinteria, including all the sometimes socially sticky situations happening in our seaside setting. Have a question for her? Email it to news@coastalview.com.

ON THE ROAD

CVN hikes the Tahoe Rim Trail

Dr. Emilio Handall and Greg Frontado brought a copy of Coastal View News along for a 12-day backpacking journey around the Tahoe Rim Trail — a 165-mile loop that circles Lake Tahoe, crossing through California and Nevada. The pair snapped a picture along the trail while at 10,300 feet. “Each carried a 40-pound pack as they navigated elevations ranging from 6,300 to over 10,000 feet,” said Tina Frontado.

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COMMANDER’S RECAP

2055 hrs / Theft / 900 block Maple Avenue

A turquoise Schwinn bicycle was taken from the front of a residence on Maple Avenue.

0353 hrs / Narcotics / Linden Avenue and Carpinteria Beach

A subject on probation with search terms was contacted as he was trying to hide behind the lifeguard tower at the south end of Linden Avenue. The subject was found to be in possession of a meth pipe, meth, and an open container of liquor. The subject was cited and released.

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Carpinteria. The subject was intoxicated and was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

com or 684-4428. We’re happy to take a contemporary photograph of your house to pair with the slice of history you have.

Wednesday, August 13

1203 hrs / Incident / 4600 Carpinteria Avenue

He said, she said

0544 hrs / Incident / Via Real and Rincon Road

A vehicle collided into the guardrail at the curve approaching Rincon Road. The driver and solo occupant was transported to the hospital due to neck and back pain.

The reporting party stated he parked his vehicle in the 4600 block of Carpinteria Avenue, and when he returned a short time later it was gone. After entering the information into SVS, the vehicle was located on Holly Avenue and Carpinteria Avenue. Surveillance cameras from a local store were reviewed and it showed the reporting party parking the vehicle and walking away from it. When the reporting party was contacted to retrieve the vehicle, he said he had forgotten where he had parked and thought the vehicle had been stolen.

History doesn’t have to be boring. Readers sent in their funniest captions for the photo above, and we selected our favorites (in no particular order). Enjoy.

“Allen, Mac is really going to be mad!” – Jerry

0711 hrs / Incident / 700 block Linden Avenue

1329 hrs / Vandalism / 4800 block Ninth Street

“Look, Honey, I just started a new dump site.” – Chas. Jerep

Pierpont cottages evolve into seaside stunner

The reporting party reported an unknown suspect vandalized his vehicle overnight. A report was taken for documentation.

Fond memories of the Bates Ranch foreman

While a sergeant was parked on Linden Avenue, a subject walked up to the patrol vehicle and threw a large backpack pack striking the windshield and passenger side. The subject then ﬂed on foot and was apprehended a few blocks away. The subject was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.

“Won’t you please adopt a rescue tractor today?” – Anonymous Movie still from the sequel “Dude, Where’s My Tractor?” – Anonymous

1506 hrs / Vehicle Collision / 4900 block Sawyer Avenue

In the 1950s, new homes were popping up left and right in the freshly subdivided Concha Loma housing tract. Seaside lots on Calle Arena sold for less than those on the mountainside—who wanted that pesky train in their yard? David and Valerie Powdrell’s property at 5503 Calle Arena, for example, was purchased for $600 in the 1950s, while the lot across the street went for $1,000.

“Tractor hatchlings emerging from the sand to feed” – Anonymous Deere gone. – Marty Panizzon

“I told you Wilbur wasn’t old enough to drive a tractor.” – Mark Vedder

0749 hrs / Violation / 5900 block Birch Street

The family that purchased the lot now owned by the Powdrells next bought two one-bedroom cottages from the Pierpont Inn in Ventura, which was undergoing a major renovation and had no use for the existing cottages. “I believe each cottage sold for $1,” reported David. “The two cottages were moved by truck to 5503 Calle Arena where they were re-attached, set on a foundation and made into a cozylittle home within steps of the ocean and witha life-size train set in the backyard.”

“By the time they got all the sand out of the bulldozer, the winter storm season was over.” – Jan Beck

A subject was in violation of a criminal protective order when he was found to be sleeping in the park with the protected person, after a call for service of trespassers. The subject was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.

Bates Ranch shaped numer ous family histories, many of which never shared a drop of Bates blood. Among these was the Ramirez family. Fernando Ramirez (pictured at right on a horse with his young nephew Joe Velasquez and above with his dog among the ranch ir rigation pipes) spent most of his life as the ranch foreman and meant so much to his employer, R.W. Bates, that he was gifted an acre of the ranch overlooking Rincon Point in the 1960s.

“Hey Marty! This puts new meaning tobeing ‘stuck in deep doo doo.’” – Jack Bevilockway

Doug and Patty Campbell later bought the property and added square footage, bedrooms, a new kitchen, bathrooms and an upstairs master bedroom that offered stunning ocean views. They kept the exterior look in theclassic California Crafts man style.

The fir t pha e of tractor e olution. – Anonymous

Results of a GPS system purchased on etsy. – Anonymous

Deputies responded to a traffic collision. The driver, who is not from the area, was visiting a friend on Sawyer Avenue. While leaving she mapped the directions due to not knowing how to get to the freeway. While driving about five mph, she looked down at her phone to confirm she was going the correct route when she drifted into another vehicle which was parked on the side of the road. The front tire on the driver’s vehicle went up the rear tire on the parked and elevated the driver’s vehicle until it eventually rolled onto its side. No injuries to the driver and no signs of impairment were found.

On Dec. 29, 1999, the Powdrells bought the home from the Campbells. “Our dream had always been to own a home where we could walk to the beach. Our dream came truewhen we moved from Goleta to Carpinteria,” said David.

1939 hrs / Incident / 4700 block Ninth Street

Ramirez’s daughter, Patri cia Saragosa, spent a carefree childhood on the 600-plus acre ranch. Her outgoing father cruised the ranch in his Jeep tending to the lemons, and later avocados, while her intro verted mother, Angie Ramirez neé Ruano, tended the small cottage where the family lived off of Bates Road. Meanwhile, Patricia and a friend who lived nearby “were always at the beach or riding horses up there,” she said. “I had the run of the ranch.”

Reporting party called to report a stolen vehicle. The reporting party stated it was left in front of the residence while unloading groceries when someone took it. The doors were unlocked with the keys still in it at approximately 1930 hours. The reporting party was unable to provide a license plate number or any additional information about the vehicle as she stated she had just purchased it for cash earlier the same day. Upon reviewing security footage, no vehicle was observed parked in front of the residence or in the community during the time she said it was taken. Deputies were unable to conﬁrm a vehicle was stolen.

Thursday, August 14

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at

n a id and alerie remodeled addin an office for a id P practice and makingthe home their own. David said, “Valerie designed the improve ments and worked tirelessly but passionately with the architects and contractors to make everything just right for us.”

0708 hrs / Theft / 4700 block

Sandyland Road

On Aug. 13, at approximately 2030 hours, the victim locked her green electric bicycle in the front patio common area of her apartment complex. The following morning at approximately 0645 hours, the victim returned to her bicycle and discovered it had been stolen.

1829 hrs / Incident / 1000 block

Casitas Pass Road

Tuesday, August 12

Fernando’s parents, Cipriano and Huventina Ramirez, had moved from Texas with Southern Pacific Railroad in 1911. The company put the family up on a farm near the Bates Ranch, from which Cipriano maintained the tracks and kept the line clear of rocks and other debris. Fernando was born in 1914 and started working for R.W. Bates as a young man.

1444 hrs / Fraud / 5500 block Carpinteria Avenue

A local motel reported a counterfeit $100 bill was used to pay for a room on Aug. 10. Deputies obtained the suspect’s information.

Robbie Hutto, R.W.’s granddaughter, remembers the ranch foreman as a “won derful man” whose hard work and kindness won him a special place in the Bates family. Fernando passed away in 1983 at age 68, but his widow lived to 95. Accord ing to Fernando’s daughter, R.W. was so generous that though the lot he’d given the Ramirezes had no home on it, he ensured that Fernando’s widow could remain in the family cottage on the ranch until her death. She stayed another 10 years then moved into town to live with Patricia and her husband, Zave.

0211 hrs / Public Intoxication / 600 block Ash Avenue

The reporting party called to report a 60-year-old female had side-swiped his truck near the 1000 block of Casitas Pass Road. The female stepped out of her vehicle and acknowledged she side-swiped his vehicle. Although she initially denied hitting his vehicle, she later agreed to cover the damage. However, when the reporting party requested to ﬁle it with the insurance company she refused, returned to her vehicle, and sped oﬀ. The reporting party was able to obtain vehicle description and license plate information.

A reporting party called and reported she arrived home and was scared to get out of her vehicle because a male subject was in the apartment complex parking lot, appeared under the inﬂuence and was staring at her. Deputies located the subject walking aimlessly in the parking lot. The subject believed he was in Santa Barbara and was going to walk to his home in

0321 hrs / Narcotics / 3900 block Via Real

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

A vehicle was observed making an improper right-hand turn and speeding. A traﬃc enforcement stop was conducted, and the vehicle drove quickly into a dirt

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1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneﬁciaries

real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be ﬁled and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least ﬁve business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

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The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are:

MARIA BETZI GALLEGOS AVILA 130 S. ALISOS ST. #4 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

805-696-0673

Date: 07/25/2025

Filed by Barnard, Nicolette, Deputy Clerk, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Ofﬁcer.

Publish: July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2025

the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

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The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are: VANESSA B. CARRILLO 110 N MILPAS ST SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

805-978-2743

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as CAPTIVATED STUDIO at 1488 EUCALYPTUS ST, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 Full name of registrant(s) MNEIAN LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 08/14/2025. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: TREVOR BLACKMAN, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). hereby certify this copy a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2025-0001938.

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THROWBACK

The Thunderbowl Racetrack

BY DR. JIM CAMPOS

Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally ran in CVN. Vol. 26, No. 34, “The Thunderbowl Race Track,” on May 14, 2020.

James and Pearl Slaybaugh envisioned creating a racetrack on their Carpinteria luﬀs property in . A year later in , the Thunderbowl acetrack was ready to do business and entertain the public. They featured midget racers at ﬁrst, but shifted to jalopies in .

The featured card at the Thunderbowl acetrack was a weekly onday night source of thrills and spills. The oval was about a quarter of a mile around with a pit stop area in the center of the inﬁeld to accommodate the pit crew teams that refueled and repaired the cars and tended to the drivers. An ambulance sat by in case of an emergency.

pening day, Aug. , , drew an overﬂow crowd of , in the grandstands, with , turned away. The sound of roaring engines could be heard across town from the bluﬀs to the salt marsh reserve. as there ever been a bigger entertainment venue in Carpinteria?

rom , midget racers were the main attraction. They were powerful and fast, costing , to , , a small fortune in those days. After two fatalities, however, the Thunderbowl in went in a diﬀerent direction to jalopy races. These cars had to be models and engines no older than . arpinterian Dave oore notes, tongue-in-cheek, that drivers often paid less for their cars than refreshments at a race today. They averaged about to buy, build and maintain. ut crashed autos rather than being repaired often ended up in a junkyard grave behind the Thunderbowl.

The Thunderbowl in the jalopy era stressed entertainment. Attractions included motorcycle racing, demolition derbies, vel nievel-style ramp-to-ramp jumps, and crashing through lit haystacks doused in gasoline. oore described the era in Greater Carpinteria, Summerland and La Conchita (2009) as follows, the Thunderbowl was epic. The players included iconic drivers, both male and female ndianapolis winners arnelli ones, ill ukovich, and Troy uttman the youngest ndy winner at ndy participant ack c raff iela aulson the first woman in alifornia to drive a A A stock car and local legend pencer lickenstaff, a studious, dedicated teacher by day who morphed into . pencer, a wily, competitive jalopy racer at night. f this isn t tiptoeing along the periphery of epic, one must wonder what is ow could the Thunderbowl faithful not be captivated by the cast of characters and their daredevil antics

The fun came to an end in . The crowds were waning, and a new racetrack

The Thunderbowl Racetrack oval was about a quarter of a mile around with a

had been built nearby in nard. The Thunderbowl was closed and covered over with tons of dirt, causing the bluﬀs to rise in height The car junkyard that had accumulated over the years was also buried with the track. on Washington and o ie rant apidus mused that it was a discovery awaiting some future archeologist The arpinteria Thunderbowl Grapevine of the arpinteria alley useum of istory, ept. ct. . ver the ensuing years, the covered over racetrack has continued to be called the Thunderbowl. or a while it was used for recreational purposes by motorcyclists. ut, to this day, even racing enthusiasts who attended the car races at the Thunderbowl have trouble pinpointing e actly where on the bluﬀs the racetrack sat!

Jim Campos is a native born Carpinterian. Upon retiring from a 35-year career with the arpinteria nified School istrict in , he joined a group of local historians to publish two pictorial history books on Carpinteria. Jim’s curiosity of local history grew from that experience. He is currently serving on the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation which honors the achievements and contributions of Carpinteria’s diverse community. He is also on the board of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, where he writes occasional in-depth articles. In 2020, Jim wrote an entire year of columns for CVN’s Throwback Thursday.

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r ce he Thunderbowl. Jones went on to win the I i is 500 and became a familiar face to TV audiences as the pitchman for i e e r. LEE HAMMOCK

LEE HAMMOCK

CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY

Carpinteria Mountain Bike Team is ready to ride

B R AN P. CRU

A new competitive sports program has sprung up in Carpinteria for kids who are interested in mountain biking, camaraderie and pushing themselves to the limit.

The Carpinteria Mountain Bike Team is the newest member of the Golden State South cycling league, and the team of riders from ﬁfth through th grades will begin competing in a series of races starting in September.

The Carpinteria Mountain Bike Team was created as an alternative to traditional interscholastic team sports, giving youth an opportunity to develop their skills and compete in an activity that has been growing in popularity over the years. Carpinteria’s local team will compete against other programs in the region from akersﬁeld to an Diego as part of the countrywide National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).

About riders have already joined the Carpinteria Mountain Bike Team, which is run by head coach Anya Simonovich and team director Kacey Gritt. The team began practicing earlier this month, taking on group rides on the Carpinteria luffs in preparation for their first official race on unday, ept. in kyforest, California. The race will be held at the “Skypark at Santa’s Village,” a premier mountain bike destination.

The team is still accepting new members from the Summerland-Carpinteria area. Practices are held on Thursday afternoons in Carpinteria or Summerland, and on Sunday mornings at different locations in entura, jai, arpinteria, Summerland, Santa Barbara or Goleta.

Competitive mountain biking has

exploded across the country, with over , riders in A biking leagues across the country. The core goal of the NICA mountain bike program is to get kids and families outside riding together, regardless of ability, ethnicity, gender, orientation, and skill level.

“We equally welcome all student-athletes into our league to experience the thrill of cycling and be part of our community and culture of stoke and positivity,” the NICA website reads.

“We sincerely hope the lessons that our student-athletes learn on the trail will carry on with them for the rest of their lives.”

Carpinteria Mountain Bike Team assistant coach Scott Carrington said the philosophy of the program is “very inclusive.”

“Everyone rides,” Carrington said. “There’s no benches, and everyone that wants to race on race days can race.”

iders must be in grades ﬁve through , and all new participants must have a working mountain bike, a quality helmet, appropriate biking clothing and a ﬂat-tire repair kit. The team will continue competing through November, with races scheduled at Lake Parris, Midland School in Los Olivos and Las Flores Ranch in Santa Maria.

Carpinteria Mountain Bike Team is currently selling T-shirts, hoodies and other merch to support the program. ocal businesses have already oﬀered to support the team, with Lucky Llama oﬀee ouse sponsoring the jerseys and Carpinteria Boat Works purchasing a tent for the team to use during events.

Those interested in joining or sponsoring can contact kaceygritt@gmail.com.

SCOTT CARRINGTON

RYAN MOORE

A look ahead at Warriors football

Carpinteria Warriors football is back for a new season under coaches Van Latham and Henry Gonzales, who will look to lead the Warriors through a new-look Citrus Coast League schedule along with some traditional rivalries. Mark your calendars for this year’s Warrior football schedule, which includes two Thursday night games at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium.

Friday, Sept. 5 at Santa Clara

Friday, Sept. 12 vs. San Gabriel

Friday, Sept. 19 vs. Fillmore

Friday, Sept. 26 at Santa Paula

*Thursday, Oct. 2 vs. Santa Clara

*Friday, Oct. 10 at Grace

*Friday, Oct. 17 at Del Sol

*Friday, Oct. 24 vs. Nordhoff

*Thursday, Oct. 30 vs. Channel Islands

* Citrus Coast League game

All games scheduled for 7 p.m.

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driveway. Two subjects were contacted and during the investigation, narcotic detectives located approximately three ounces of suspected fentanyl and 260 pills of suspected Xanax approximately 15 yards away from where the vehicle pulled over. Both subjects were arrested and booked at the main jail for numerous violations.

Friday, August 15

1121 hrs / Incident / 5400 block Carpinteria Avenue

The victim placed a check in the post oﬃce bo at the sidewalk of the arpinteria ost ﬃ ce. e later learned the payee information on the check had been altered.

1225 hrs / Warrant / 5400 block Carpinteria Avenue

A known subject was observed in a vehicle parked near the entrance of the Carpinteria Creek Bike Path. When contacted, a green e-bike was on the sidewalk next to the vehicle. The subject said an unknown subject had told him to look after the bike but he didn’t know the person. The bike matched the description of one stolen days earlier from an apartment on Sandyland Road. A records check showed the known subject had an outstanding felony warrant, so he was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

The bike was taken for safekeeping while deputies conﬁrm its true owner. Deputies learned the bicycle was stolen, and added charges to the subject’s arrest.

1400 hrs / DUI / 4200 block Via Real Deputies responded to a local motel due to an intoxicated guest who was refusing to leave the room. Deputies contacted a subject who had been drinking, and they were allowed to make arrangements to leave the property and were advised due to her level of intoxication and having a suspended driver’s license that she could not drive from the location. A short time later, a deputy observed the subject driving through the parking lot of a motel and initiated a contact based on the prior observations. The subject was uncooperative and was attempting to leave on foot so she was detained in handcuﬀ s. The subject volunteered to provide a breath sample, which showed her to have a 0.19% BAC. The subject was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

1755 hrs / Theft / 4200 block Carpinteria Avenue

An unknown suspect(s) took the victim’s vehicle from a parking lot. The victim left the keys and his wallet inside of the vehicle. Deputies are waiting for footage from the surveillance cameras on the building.

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A reader sends a halo to Ryan Moore for bringing dirt back to Carpinteria.

A reader sends a halo to everyone who supported the Playa Del Sur 4-H this year. The mem er are loo in forward to another ucce ful year.

A reader sends a halo to Mandy Garcia Sopkin for oﬀering her donation-based indful ovement classes on the beach several times a week. especially love the sunset one on onday evenings where leave feeling rested and restored and ready to take on the week ahead

A reader sends a halo to Valerie the new olunteer at the riend of the i rary Bookstore, for cleaning and reorganizing the self-help section.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the county of Santa Barbara for allowing the once beautiful and free ﬂowing anta onica creek above oothill oad to become a mosquito infested stagnant swamp.

A reader sends a halo to Thario’s Kitchen for their authentic, addictive argherita i a made with love. They also have tiramisu oh yum yum, but on occasions. o on by to anta laus ane and tell them the mail lady sent you arp ove.

A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”

A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”

A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District. The paramedics speedy response, professionalism, medical knowledge, organi ation and compassion saved my life. y deepest gratitude for these magnificent ﬁrst responders. Thank you

A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”

A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the P of arpinteria office mail lot thi pa t wee . Than you for your indne

A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”

A reader sends a halo to the Garden Market folks, especially the fabulous Josh, who provided the perfect romantic setting and outstanding food for the reader s th wedding anniversary brunch.

A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”

A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city eautiful ower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.

A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and o er the top cu tomer er ice. The weddin fa or were lo ed y all and rou ht a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”

A reader sends a halo to the people who cleaned up oothill oad between asitas oad and inden Avenue. t looks ama ing and so nice not to drive through what looked like an abandoned vehicles and homeless encampment opefully it stays clear and clean on oothill now and we love the new signs that have been posted

A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”

A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”

A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. hen the roof top a was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”

A reader sends a halo to the families, staff and Carpinteria Beautiful volunteers who showed up for the second annual arpinteria iddle chool eautiﬁcation Day. Together we got a lot done and progress was made. ore halos to the D grounds crew who motivated us all with their hard work on our campus earlier in the week. Thank you all for helping us prepare campus for a wonderful new school year.

A reader sends a halo to Desiree the new ma eu e at The ym e t oor. She could have coasted through it, but she worked really hard to relieve my back pain. I never experienced such a great massage.”

A reader sends a halo to whoever left a sign telling people to pick up their dog-waste bags and stop leaving them on Casitas Pass Road.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the city of Carpinteria for not banning outdoor smokers. tudies show outdoor smokers are far more to ic than cigarette smoke, and are used for longer periods of time. The odor makes me nauseous, and cannot breathe around it. can t do anything because it isn t illegal to use an outdoor smoker.

A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever has been leaving bags of dog waste on the ground along Casitas Pass Road. “Yes, it’s frustrating that the trash cans are gone, but is that really your best way of handling the situation?”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who stole their bike lights and their bike bag over the weekend.

A reader sends a pitchfork to their non-local neighbors who vacation in arpinteria every weekend. They bring their loud dogs who bark throughout all hours of the day and they do nothing about it. lease bring your dogs inside when the rest of the world is trying to sleep.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who hit the reader’s pickup in front of the reader’s house and didn’t stop. “Shame on you, and I hope you have karma insurance.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the bicycle events on oothill Road. Purpo ely ho t in hu e ride that ta e up the whole road i irre pon i le. There are countle i e lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to pool. “Not professional!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to teria luff . earn to hare the i e wal in path with local There will e four to fi e of you wal in to ether and not a in le one will coot o er u t a tad to let a local pass through?”

A reader sends a halo to the HopeNet of Carpinteria website designer. any thanks to our web designer for a terriﬁc job

A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”

A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the indicate too much water. Nice weed farm.”

A reader sends a halo to their coworker, who is leaving soon. ess has worked so hard the last few years and her friends are very e cited to see where she goes and appreciate all her hard work and kindness.

A reader sends a halo to Nikki at T ulinary. went to my fir t cla thi wee end with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this irl a T how he hould e on the ood etwor already.

A reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”

A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.

A reader sends a pitchfork to right out front of his establishment. “Shouldn’t he leave those parking spots available for his paying customers?”

A reader sends a halo to everyone who helped with their birthday party. ou are all so awesome ... What an ama ing event thank you for all of your hard work and support to making her birthday so special

A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.

A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lo e one of the e ma nificent creature howe er wouldn t want it to uffer to a miserable death.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the an e er increa in dirt par in lot. That i not what the luff were purcha ed for. Post No Parking signs immediately!”

A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photo for unior arrior oot all. e appreciate all you do for our familie play ers and program. You rock!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the sheriff’s deputy using his radar gun the other morning in front of city hall. “Why don’t you go by one of the schools and catch all the speeders there in morning, and keep our children safe while walking to school.”

A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.

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2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue

Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.

Friday, May 22

7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena

he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the ehicle three wee a o ut didn t find the small baggie until he’d removed the dri er eat to fi the reclinin mecha nism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff ffice property for de truction.

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Saturday, May 23

5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real

Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.

Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to con ictin tatement re ardin their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.

10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads

2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way

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Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male u ect dri in the edan ed the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel

A man was contacted after reporting

A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick director of oy irl lu for