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Madison Dudley, pictured, and dozens of her peers, their parents and other scout leaders spent last Saturday unloading Christmas trees at St. Joseph Church Field for the ar interia couts roo s annual Christmas tree and wreath sale. rees are first co e first ser ed so don t forget to sto b 1531 Linden Ave. soon to pick one u before the scouts sell out. ee more photos of the set-up day on ages of this wee s rint.

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Among the nonprofits that received a collective . million from ontecito Bank and rust last month were several arpinteria organi ations the arpinteria hildren s ro ect, the arpinteria ducation oundation, the arpinteria kate oundation, the irls nc. of arpinteria and of arpinteria. he bank annually gives funds back to area nonprofits at its annual ommunity ividends Awards luncheon. his year s luncheon, held on ov. , marks years of giving since the program was launched in , bank representatives said in a press release sent out last week. ou and your teams are resourceful problem solvers often the first to see a need and step up to meet it. ou respond to crises at hand, work to find long term solutions and to help empower individuals and families so that they have the tools they need to not ust survive but thrive, bank hairman and anet arufis told those in attendance. ou feed the hungry, house the homeless and heal the hurting. ou bring oy and healing to our communities through music, dance and performance. ou educate us and help us reach our highest potential.

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Obituaries

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Barry Lee Sullivan 09/13/1938 — 10/01/2025

On the evening of Oct. 1, Papa Bear passed away. He was blessed to have passed at home, surrounded by family and his constant companion, our boxer Maggie. He passed away peacefully, knowing he was loved and that he will always be in our hearts.

Barry was born and raised in Los Angeles, Calif. He graduated from Whittier High School in 1957. His family owned a neighborhood grocery store and Barry’s career took off from there. e worked hard from the age of 15. He saved enough cash to buy a car at fifteen and a half. ince he wasn’t old enough to drive, he spent his time washing and polishing it every weekend until he received his license.

His career started early in the grocery business. Barry was a store manager at 25 years old and continued to grow in the grocery field for another years. is last 25 years were spent with Albertsons supermarkets; he retired in October 2004 at 66 years old.

Barry had a very full life! When Barry wasn’t working, he was playing!

He had his once-a-year, week-long vacations with his Whittier High School friends, played golf in Palm Desert with the guys, joined his family on road trips, and took trips to Mexico and on the Viking Cruises with Rhea.

He leaves behind his constant furry companion, Maggie; his wife of 40 years, Rhea; his children Randy (Katherine) Sullivan, Pam Sullivan and Summer Sullivan; his stepchildren Mike (Amy) Zanini and John (Maureen) Zanini; his grandchildren Ryan Sullivan, Derek Zanini, Samantha Zanini, Kylie Zanini, Lindsay Zanini and Whitney Zanini; and his sisters Kathy (Larry) Jenkins and Sandy (Patrick) Bahn, and their families.

He is preceded in death by his parents Paul Sullivan and Verona Overton Sullivan; his brothers Paul Sullivan and Mike Sullivan; his son Kevin Sullivan; and his stepbrothers Dan Delaney and Gary Delaney.

The family wants to give a special thank you to Dr. Byers and Dr. Winthrop for giving Barry the best care for the past five years. A special thank you to for helping the family navigate and understand the transition that Barry was going through. A special thank you to 1Heart caregivers, especially our angel David, who gave the family reassurance and so much support through this very hard time.

Contributions to Barry’s memory can be made to VNA Health, 509 E. Montecito St., Suite 200, Santa Barbara, Calif., 93103.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life to honor Barry on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, 11 a.m. at Lions Park, 6197 Casitas Pass Road, Carpinteria, Calif., 93013. Casual attire.

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Harry Clifford Harper 03/05/1939 — 11/27/2025

Harry Clifford Harper — beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend — passed away peacefully at his home in Carpinteria, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, on Thanksgiving Day. He was 86 years old.

Born on March 5, 1939, in Lone Pine, California, Harry moved with his family to Fillmore at the age of two, where his remarkable life story began to take shape. Harry spent his early childhood on a small fish hatchery in illmore. e was a well-known athlete who excelled in basketball, football and track and became known throughout the community as the Fillmore Flash. His upbringing was humble, and from his earliest years he learned the values of hard work and perseverance. His mother often read to him and reinforced the message from “The Little Engine That Could,” reminding him to always believe “I think I can.”

This simple but powerful lesson stayed with Harry throughout his life and helped shape his belief that he could accomplish anything he set his mind to. As a teenager he worked on a chicken ranch and later in the oil fields. hese e periences instilled in him resilience and a deep gratitude for every opportunity that followed.

Determined to build a brighter future through education, Harry graduated from Fillmore High School in 1957, Occidental College in 1961, and earned his law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 1964. His academic achievements were remarkable, especially considering that he supported himself through school.

After completing law school, Harry began his career in the oil and gas industry, where he found purpose, professional fulfillment and lifelong friendships. ver the decades he worked for Hershey Oil, American Exploration, Benton Oil and Venoco, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues throughout the industry.

During his early adulthood, Harry

was married to Mary Jo, with whom he welcomed his first two children, harlie and Joe. Several years later, Harry met and married his wife Susan, beginning a new chapter and forming a blended family that grew in love, unity, and happiness over the ne t five decades.

Harry spent many of his early professional and family years in Westlake, Calif., where he and his wife raised their children while he worked for Hershey Oil. When American Exploration acquired the company, Harry and his wife Susan relocated to Houston, Texas, where they spent five meaningful years. hey later settled permanently in Carpinteria, where Harry continued his career with Benton Oil and later Venoco before retiring. Carpinteria became the peaceful and cherished home where the final chapters of his life unfolded. It was a place he dearly loved for its small beach town charm, its welcoming community, and the simple pleasures of fishing in the ocean and watching the seals along the shoreline.

Those who knew Harry will forever remember his generous spirit, humility and unforgettable sense of humor. He had a special gift for giving people nicknames, always with affection, and an ability to make everyone feel welcome and valued. He volunteered faithfully at church and devoted his time to community organizations such as Rotary.

Whether with neighbors, coworkers, or new acquaintances, Harry’s sincerity, kindness, and easy laugh left an imprint on all who crossed his path.

Above all, Harry’s greatest joy was his family. He shared 52 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Susan, and was a proud father to John Harper, Charlie Harper, Joe Harper, Steve Sidler, Audra Sidler and Trevor Sidler. He was also the cherished grandfather of 15 grandchildren, who try every day to emulate the values he lived by.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Lenore Harper, and by his siblings Albert, Willard, Susan and Norma. He is survived by his loving wife, his children, his grandchildren and countless friends who were blessed by his presence.

Harry’s life was a testament to humility, perseverance, and devotion. His journey began in a small corner of California and grew into a lifetime filled with love, accomplishment and service. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the lessons he shared, and the deep love he poured into his family.

Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Pl., Carpinteria, Calif., 93013.

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THE LAY OF THE LAND M I K E WO N D O LOW S K I At the end of each November, we take a moment to consider our blessings and be thankful. We contemplate the ways fortune has smiled on us — our family and friends, our home, our community, our health, the things we have. Many people also express thanks for their jobs, their freedom, and even the simple joys of life such as laughter, a sunset walk on the beach, or maybe watching a hummingbird feed at a hibiscus flower.

Then before the leftover turkey is even cold, it is as if someone flips a switch, and we are immersed in a month-long season where every person needs more stuff. ots more stuff. pensive stuff. A new car or the latest computer gaming console or perfume pitched by sleepy sounding people mumbling with sophisticated-sounding accents. Clothes, toys, electronic gadgets. veryone is obviously woefully lacking and needs more stuff. hey deserve more stuff, and it is apparently our duty to buy it for them.

In addition, we must make it clear to our loved ones what we so desperately lack so they can save us.

The transition from a few November days of thankfulness for what we have, to a painfully long period of wanting, of needing more is jarring. But maybe there is a way we can dial things back a little and still keep the holiday spirit.

Here is another reason to be thankful for being in Carpinteria: our local community provides us with ways to tackle the holiday season that not only avoid e cessive stuff but also help us maintain our sense of gratitude and even help spread it further in our community.

Do you have a family member or friend who is an animal lover? What about giving them the gift of taking a walk on the Bluffs with you to arpinteria s harbor seal colony during the upcoming pupping season to view newborn pups and their mothers resting on the beach? You might follow that by picking up lunch at Santa Barbara Hives on Palm Avenue and

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...our local community provides us with ways to tackle the holiday season that not only avoid excessive stuff but also help us maintain our sense of gratitude and even help spread it further in our community.

taking it to the beach for a picnic.

Or maybe someone you know is a hiker but doesn t know about our treasured Franklin Trail. Your gift could be to hike with them to your favorite spot on the ranklin rail, maybe rank s Bench, or to the gate at the top of Phase 1, or maybe to Sutton Creek via the 1913 trail to look for newts and pollywogs. After returning, a snack and cold drink at Rincon Brewery could make for a memorable day.

How about a gift for a bird watcher?

The Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park is a bird watcher s paradise, and like the other possible hikes, it is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality one-on-one time with someone without the distractions of everyday life. Before the hike, a smoothie from acific ealth oods might be just the right fuel for a wonderful morning. By the way, there are free docent-led walks at 10 a.m. every Saturday morning at the Salt Marsh Nature Park.

But walks exploring outdoor Carpinteria are not the only gift options. A meaningful gift could be as simple as a donation in the person s name to a local organization they care about. Or it could be giving a membership to one of our amazing local organizations such as Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, Chrisman California Islands Center or Carpinteria Arts Center. Another possibility is simply treating them to a visit to one or more of these places, especially when there is a special exhibition or event

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The author notes that gratitude for the simple joys of life such as a sunset walk on the beach can inspire how we think about the types of gifts we give others in the holiday season. happening.

There is another option for the truly generous gift-giver. If you know someone who cares so deeply about a cause or an organization that they volunteer their time with that organization, your gift could be to volunteer with them, or even to recruit several of your shared friends or family to also volunteer for a workday together. A day weeding and planting as part of the Santa Monica Creek Trail Restoration with the Pollinator Habitat Project could be a memorable shared activity. Or it could be spending time helping out with arpinteria Beautiful s annual Community Clean-up Day on the last weekend in March. Maybe helping out at a monthly book sale with Friends of the arpinteria ibrary strikes your fancy.

Maybe the gift to someone is to take their kids for a day for one of the activities described above. That could be a gift of relaxation for the parents as well as a gift of experience for the kids.

The point is that sometimes the best gifts are not ust stuff , but gifts that keep giving (for both the recipient and the gift-giver) — the experience and the memory of time spent with someone.

Our community provides endless possibilities for ways to hold onto our sense of gratitude throughout the entire holiday season. We can be thankful for where we live and for the people who make up

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We’ re th rilled to c elebrate th e 16th year of th is belov ed c ommunity ev ent.

Th is year w e h av e 25 beautifully dec orated trees ready for you to w in!

Join us at the Carpinteria Arts Center to purchase your raffle tickets and get a chance to take home one of these stunning trees along with all th e g ifts underneath .

Last year, 24 trees raised over $40,000 for local nonprofits.

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this community and even help spread that gratitude further in our community.

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he arpinteria oman s lub will host its annual holiday benefit ine for in on riday, ec. , at p.m., at the group s clubhouse at allecito oad. he event will include food, music, a ra e, and an e clusive wine tasting guests are invited to bring a dish to share. Funds from the event will go to The Alcazar Theatre and sland Brewing ompany to support the organi ations legal fees, member arybeth arty told Coastal View News.

The wine tasting will include the premium label Caella, and Caella’s owner, arpinteria native Adam amardella, will talk guests through a five varietal lineup. he amardella family roots can be traced back to the southeast of taly, where they produced wine for the small neighboring city of asamassima. amardella and his partner icole ing began aella during the pandemic, arty told Coastal View News. aella sources its grapes mainly from anta Barbara ounty, and one of its vineyards is located in arpinteria on the uttler idge ineyard.

Tickets for Wine for the Win! are $25 each. See more online at carpinteriawomansclub.com or by emailing carpwomansclub@gmail.com. the

Lopez—Romo

Denise Lopez and Caesar Romo of Carpinteria were married on Carpinteria State Beach on Nov. 8, 2025. The bride’s parents are Michael and Patrica Lopez of Baldwin Park, Calif.; the groom’s parents are Ernest and Olivia Romo of Carpinteria. avid encks officiated the ceremony. ichelle ope of ontclair, alif. served as maid of honor, and John Tischler of San Luis Obispo, Calif., was the best man. John urphy provided music.

Lopez, a registered nurse, graduated from Baldwin Park High School in 1990, Glendale ommunity ollege in and apella niversity in . omo, a supervisor at Carpinteria State Beach, graduated from Ontario High School in 1989.

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Local Robert Antonini, at right, celebrated his 99th birthday on ov. with a trishaw ride around town. He was guided by im Dragna, left, a trishaw pilot with the Carpinteria Chapter of ycling ithout Age (CWA). “Robert is a resident at Granida and en oys the programs ran ida has to offer along with the food and care services,” CWA spokesperson Joe Franken told Coastal View News.

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he lca ar nse ble s fifth annual roduction of iracle on th treet will return this wee end fro Dec. as well as ne t wee end Dec. .

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he Alca ar heatre and the Alca ar nsemble s fifth annual production of the holiday classic, iracle on th treet, opens this weekend, with performances scheduled for ec. and ec. . erformances will begin at p.m. on ridays and aturdays, and p.m. on undays. his year s production features over residents from anta Barbara and entura counties, including an iker, who will return for his third year as ris ringle, as well as uit ali o as as usan alker and reamer ilson as oris alker. iracle on th treet follows ris, a acy s department store employee who claims to be the real anta laus. As he earns the trust of children and adults, his identity is put to the test in a dramatic court case that uestions both his mental health and his claim. he performance is recommended for audiences of all ages. ritten by alentine avies and adapted by Asa lsson, the production is co di rected by lsson and eslie Ann enee. he opportunity to once again bring this heartwarming production to our community, performed by actors from surrounding counties, is e hilarating and a work of love for all involved, lsson said. he bo office and the doors at he Alca ar heatre will open minutes before each performance. eneral admission tickets are , and tickets for seniors and students are available for . ickets can be purchased at thealca ar.org. ponsorship opportunities are available for this production those interested in learning more may contact lsson at .

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he ynda airly arpinteria Arts enter has announced ynn odge as the eo ple s hoice Award winner for her piece ost oles. er piece was displayed in the arts center s Blue e hibition. odge s piece was created using pieces of old shoe soles, which were cut to si e, nailed to plywood and painted. nspiration struck me at a stoplight as watched a bent over woman with worn out tennis shoes cross the street thought, with a play on words, she appears to be a lost soul, odge said in a press release sent out this week. rom that moment, knew had to create with the soles of old shoes.

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he ynda airly arpinteria Arts en ter will host its final Arts raft aire of the year on aturday, ec. , a.m. to p.m., with artist of the month Aven ar dy, who crafts succulent arrangements. ardy s business, Aven s Botanicals, was inspired by her passion for succu lents as well as other plants, ardy told the arts center. er work began after re ceiving succulents as an early hristmas gift from her grandmother, which later developed into a arpinteria igh chool uture armers of America pro ect. ardy will be oined by more than additional local artists working with a wide range of mediums such as fabric arts, glass, ewelry, pottery and much more. he kulele ammers will perform in the morning, and the Americana ats in the afternoon.

Any local artist interested in partic ipating in future fairs can visit the arts center s website at carpinteriaartscenter. org marketplace to apply online. Any and all entries must be handmade by the selling artist.

en s otanicals owner en ard is the artist of the onth for the Dece ber rts raft aire at the L nda airl ar interia rts enter.

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he ubenstein han ontemporary Art allery will host an Artist alk with rona all and ung iet guyen on aturday, ec. , at p.m. he gallery is located at alm Avenue, nit B . all will speak about her process of painting with her hands, and why she no longer uses brushes for her cloudscapes, the gallery stated in a press release for the event. iet guyen will discuss leaving his country of origin, teaching himself to paint and how he developed his landscape works.

After the talk, attendees are invited to stay and en oy all and iet guyen s paintings, works from ceramicist Bayard aybank, and the eclectic works of inda kstrom from to p.m. ther studios at the alm ofts will also be open to the public at that time, including the atricia larke tudio and the an arrington urf Art tudio and allery.

he rd annual essiah ing long will be held at the irst resb terian hurch of anta arbara on Dec. . ictured is the orchestra at the essiah ing long.

rd annual essiah ing long in anta arbara Dec.

he rd annual essiah ing Along, which will benefit the nity hoppe, will take place at the irst resbyterian hurch of anta Barbara, at ast onstance Ave., on uesday, ec. , p.m. hillip c endon will conduct this performance of eorge rederick andel s choral masterpiece, essiah. ames ooy has organi ed the orchestra, which includes members of the anta Barbara ity ollege ymphony. he organist is rin Bonski vans, and four soloists will also perform. he audience can also participate as the chorus for the performance, and music scores will be available at haucer s Books in anta Barbara or at the door at the event. ickets are . All proceeds will go to nity hoppe, a anta Barbara non profit that helps , low income locals every year, including children and the elderly. ickets for the event are also available at haucer s Books, at tate t. at the nity ift and hrift, tate t., anta Barbara and at the door on ec. . earn more online at unityshoppe.org ways to give seasonal campaigns.

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Thursday, Dec. 4

Ag e W e l l Se n i o r P r o g r a m : P i c k l e b a l l Fr e e P l a y Girl s Inc. of Carp interia, 531 5 Footh il l Road . 8– 1 0 a.m . ag ew el l @ ca rp interiaca .g ov , ( 805) 881 -1 279 En g l i s h La n g u a g e Co n v e r s a t i o n Gr o u p / Gr u p o d e Co n v e r s a c i ó n e n In g l é s Carp interia Com m unity Lib rary , 51 41 Carp interia Av e. 8:30– 1 0 a.m . ca rp interial ib rary .org , ( 805) 6 84-431 4 On e - o n - On e Te c h H e l p Carp interia Com m unity Lib rary , 51 41 Carp interia Av e.

1 0 a.m . – 1 2:30 p .m . c arp interial ib rary . org , ( 805) 6 84-431 4 Fo o d Ba n k Se n i o r Fo o d Di s t r i b u t i o n V eterans Mem orial Buil d ing Courty ard , 9 41 Wal nut Av e. 1 – 2 p .m . ag ew el l @ ca rp interiaca .g ov , ( 805) 881 -1 279 Ca r p i n t e r i a Cr e a t i v e Ar t s Eig h th Street and Lind en Ave nue. 2:30– 6 p .m .

Hand m ad e p ottery , b eac h art, c ard s, j ew el ry and sew n artic l es. ( 805) 6 9 8-4536 Ca r p i n t e r i a Fa r m e r s Ma r k e t 800 b l ock of Lind en Ave . Th ursd ays, 3– 6 :30 p .m .

Du n g e o n s & Dr a g o n s Cl u b Carp interia Com m unity Lib rary , 51 41 Carp interia Av e. 3:30– 5:1 5 p .m . Ful l . c arp interial ib rary .org , ( 805) 6 84-431 4 Or n a m e n t De c o r a t i n g w i t h Ca r p i n t e r i a Sk a t e P a r k Fo u n d a t i o n Lyn d a Fairl y Carp interia Arts Center, 86 5 Lind en Ave .

4– 6 p .m . info@ ca rp interiaartsce nter.org , ( 805) 6 84-7789 Se a l W a t c h Vo l u n t e e r Or i e n t a t i o n Carp interia City Hal l , 5775 Carp interia Ave . 6 p .m . Pizza , treats p rovi d ed . ca rp seal w atch @ g m ail .co m Li v e Mu s i c : W i l l Br e m a n Cork tree Cel l ars, 9 1 0 Lind en Ave . 6 :30-8:30 p .m . co rkt reece l l ars.co m , ( 805) 6 84-1 400

Friday, Dec. 5

Fr i d a y Fu n Da y Carp interia Com m unity Lib rary , 51 41 Carp interia Av e.

1 0– 1 1 :30 a.m . c arp interial ib rary .org , ( 805) 6 84-431 4 Li v e Mu s i c a n d Cr a f t s w i t h Sa n t a , Ro t a r y Cl u b o f Ca r p i n t e r i a Mo r n i n g Ly nd a Fairl y Carp interia Arts Center, 86 5 Lind en Ave . 4– 6 p .m . info@ ca rp interiaartsce nter.org , ( 805) 6 84-7789 Li v e Mu s i c : Lo i s Ma h a l i a Cork tree Cel l ars, 9 1 0 Lind en Ave . 6 :30-8:30 p .m . co rkt reece l l ars.co m , ( 805) 6 84-1 400 P l a y : “M i r a c l e o n 3 4 t h St r e e t ” Th e Al ca za r Th eatre, 49 1 6 Carp interia Ave .

7– 9 p .m . Tic k ets: g eneral ad m ission, $ 20; seniors/ stud ents, $ 1 5. th eal c az ar. org , ( 805) 6 84-6 380 C W C B W i n e f o r t h e W i n Carp interia Wom an’ s Cl ub , 1 059 V al l ec ito Road . 7 p .m . Tic k ets: $25. Raffle items, wine tastings. carpinteriaw om ansc l ub .c om , c arp w om ansc l ub @ g m ail .co m

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Sa t u r d a y En g l i s h La n g u a g e Co n v e r s a t i o n Gr o u p / Gr u p o d e Co n v e r s a c i ó n e n In g l é s Carp interia Com m unity Lib rary , 51 41 Carp interia Ave . 9 – 1 0 a.m . ca rp interial ib rary .org , ( 805) 6 84-431 4 Ar t s & Cr a f t s Fa i r e Ly nd a Fairl y Carp interia Arts Center, 86 5 Lind en Ave .

1 0 a.m . – 4 p .m . info@ c arp interiaartsc enter.org , ( 805) 6 84-7789 Fr o s t y Fe s t Carp interia Com m unity Lib rary , 51 41 Carp interia Av e. 1 0 a.m .

– noon. ca rp interial ib rary .org , ( 805) 6 84431 4 St o c k i n g St u f f e r Ba z a a r Sh ep ard Pl ace Ap artm ents Cl ub h ouse, 1 06 9 Casitas Pass Road . 1 0 a.m . – 3 p .m . Sh el l ornam ents, g ifts, j ew el ry , p earl s, c ry stal s, essential oil s, cr afts, b ake d g ood s.

Ar t i s t Ta l k : W r o n a H a l l a n d H u n g Vi e t N g u y e n Rub enstein Ch an Contem p orary Art, 41 0 Pal m Av e., U nit B3. 1 p .m .

P l a y : “M i r a c l e o n 3 4 t h St r e e t ” Th e Al ca za r Th eatre, 49 1 6 Carp interia Ave .

7– 9 p .m . Tic k ets: g eneral ad m ission, $ 20; seniors/ stud ents, $ 1 5. th eal c az ar. org , ( 805) 6 84-6 380 Li v e Mu s i c : SB1 2 0 0 R& B Cork tree Cel l ars, 9 1 0 Lind en Ave . 7– 1 0 p .m . co rk treece l l ars.co m , ( 805) 6 84-1 400

Sunday, Dec. 7

St o c k i n g St u f f e r Ba z a a r Sh ep ard Pl ace Ap artm ents Cl ub h ouse, 1 06 9 Casitas Pass Road . 1 1 a.m . – 3 p .m . Sh el l ornam ents, g ifts, j ew el ry , p earl s, c ry stal s, essential oil s, cr afts, b ake d g ood s.

P l a y : “M i r a c l e o n 3 4 t h St r e e t ” Th e Al ca za r Th eatre, 49 1 6 Carp interia Ave .

3– 5 p .m . Tic k ets: g eneral ad m ission, $ 20; seniors/ stud ents, $ 1 5. th eal c az ar. org , ( 805) 6 84-6 380 Or n a m e n t De c o r a t i n g w i t h Ca r p i n t e r i a Se n i o r s In c . Lyn d a Fairl y Carp interia Arts Center, 86 5 Lind en Av e. 3– 5 p .m . info@ c arp interiaartsc enter.org , ( 805) 6 84-7789 Op e n Mi c N i t e w i t h Br a n d o n Ki n a l e l e Cork tree Cel l ars, 9 1 0 Lind en Av e. 6 – 9 p .m . c ork treec el l ars.c om , ( 805) 6 84-1 400

Monday, Dec. 8

Ag e W e l l Se n i o r P r o g r a m : Ta i Ch i To g e t h e r V eterans Mem orial Buil d ing Courty ard , 9 41 Wal nut Av e. 9 – 1 0 a.m . ag ew el l @ c arp interiac a.g ov , ( 805) 881 1 279 As s e s s m e n t Di s t r i c t s Q & A w i t h Ma y o r N a t a l i a Al a r c o n Carp Moon Cafe, 4401 Carp interia Ave . 1 0 a.m .

Ag e W e l l Se n i o r P r o g r a m : Li n e Da n c i n g V eterans Mem orial Buil d ing , 9 41 Wal nut Ave . 1 0:30– 1 1 :30 a.m . ag ew el l @ ca rp interiaca .g ov , ( 805) 881 -1 279 P r e s c h o o l St o r y Ti m e Carp interia Com m unity Lib rary , 51 41 Carp interia Av e. 1 0– 1 0:30 a.m . c arp interial ib rary .org , ( 805) 6 84-431 4 Ag e W e l l Se n i o r P r o g r a m : Cr e a t i v e St u d i e s V eterans Mem orial Buil d ing Meeting Room , 9 41 Wal nut Ave . 1 0:30 a.m . – noon. ag ew el l @ c arp interiac a.g ov , ( 805) 881 -1 279 Mo n d a y Ma h j o n g Al l l eve l s of p l ay . 1 p .m . ( 805) 729 -1 31 0 In t e r m e d i a t e Sp a n i s h Cl a s s e s Carp interia Com m unity Lib rary , 51 41 Carp interia Ave . Mond ays, 1 :30– 3 p .m . $ 1 0 d onation is sug g ested . Led b y Nad ia Lyh itch enk o. ca rp interial ib rary .org , ( 805) 6 84-431 4

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“Small Boat” by Vincent Delecroix

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mall Boat is a magnificent short novel some would call it minimalist whose pared down style goes straight to the point in its aim to lay bare, with out concessions, the dehumani ation of contemporary humanity. t is important to remember that the book is inspired by the tragedy of ov. , , when at least people drowned while attempting to cross the nglish hannel in an over crowded inflatable dinghy packed with migrants fleeing unbearable realities. he novel places us inside the mind of a rench maritime rescue operator who, unable or unwilling to face the gravity of what is happening, retreats into a defensive logic meant to ustify her own inaction. hroughout the narrative, the narrator strives to detach herself from the migrants anguish and to hold them entirely responsible for their tragic fate, even as her rationali ations collapse under the moral weight of the disaster. ivided into three parts, the book in vites us to reflect on the human condition and on the responsibility we share in the face of today s migration crises. he bu reaucratic and enophobic indifference, portrayed by elecroi is, ultimately, also our moral indifference that of those of us who inhabit modern, comfortable societies, distracted by trivialities while other human beings men, women and children cry out elp us, we re sinking and die as though their lives mattered less simply because they do not belong to our society. he nglish version of mall Boat,

available in both print and electronic for mats, can be found through the arpin teria ommunity ibrary. “Small Boat” was translated from rench by elen tevenson. t is a finalist for the nternational Booker ri e.

— Eric Castro, Carpinteria Community Library librarian

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“The Rancho Gordo Vegetarian Kitchen” by Julia Newberry and Steve Sando

hat a wealth of deliciousness secured in this two volume set. had been eyeing the ancho ordo beans in the much loved and missed arp itchen when spied the books. Best buy have made all year. he recipes are straight forward, some ingredients you may not have in your kitchen, but most are ust hanging out in the cupboard awaiting a ob. he table of contents lists beans by col or group, plus pulses and grains. have en oyed every bean variety and recipe have tried. alads, dips, soups, stews, mains. f you want vegetarian, vegan, or add the meat as you wish dishes this cookbook set is a good investment. he spiced lentil stew is uick and the choice turn to for cold nights and last minute meals. t comes together in minutes, enough time to get the rice ready to sit in your bowl ready for the stew. o try the ayocote morado beans. Big, dark red, able to hold their shape in soup or stew. onderful. A recipe for a meat less tostada is first rate find. y ma or discovery cook beans the way ancho ordo says and limas do not taste like or act like wallpaper paste. he limas are wonderful, sleek, happiness in your mouth. f you can t find ancho ordo check at the eat arket in back of ooker s for ompoc imas. highly recommend this book for any one who wants to e pand their menus.

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Howard School hosts families

The Howard School held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon for its students and families on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Preparation for the event took two days and was headed by the Head of School Joel Reed, with the help of a few eighth grade assistants. The school served the traditional Thanksgiving spread, along with brownies for dessert. The luncheon was preceded by a special assembly, where students and staff shared things they are grateful for, a school representative said.

“The occasion provided students with an opportunity to reflect on the things in their lives they are thankful for and to enjoy a Thanksgiving celebration with their peers,” said the school’s Associate Head of School Anita Betancourt.

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Meet Stetson, a three-year-old St. Bernard mix who is looking for his forever home. Stetson, who has been with Santa Barbara County Animal Services since April, can be nervous around new people, but warms up quickly, volunteers said. He is a smart dog — sometimes known as an escape artist who would benefit from training and structure.

“He has some of the most entertaining zoomies you’ll ever see! Gowith the flow and full of charm, he has playful bursts of energy that light up the yard. Whether it’s cuddling on the couch or enjoying a slow afternoon walk, Stetson is the perfect companion for someone looking for a chill best friend with a spark,” volunteers said.

Interested in fostering or adopting Stetson? He’s at the SBCAS shelter in Goleta at 5473 Overpass Road. The shelter is open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Learn more by emailing sbcassouthfostercoordinator@gmail. com.

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CALLING ALL BUTTERFLIES AND BEES

Creating a safe haven for caterpillars. Nurturing kids’ love of butterfl ies. Off ering native plants and pollinators a chance to blossom. Bringing 1980s childhood memories to today’s generation. In Carpinteria, locals thrive on nurturing nature. Connected by their love of butterfl ies, bees and hummingbirds, four Carpinterians spoke to Carpinteria Magazine about doing their part in bringing pollinators to this small corner of the world.

SOUTH ON LINDEN AND TURN UP THE VOLUME

Rock and soul” is the motto that South on Linden plays by. The popular band, known for drawing big crowds at local haunts like the Arts Center, Avocado Festival, Alcazar Theatre, and Island Brewing Company, is comprised of serious musicians who take pride in their work and want their name associated with a good quality show. Credited as founder of South on Linden, Lenny Price’s philosophy for a “really good” band is “every member is important, and everyone needs to have the same work ethic. Doing the homework so when you come to rehearsal you’re rehearsing, not learning.”

CIMWI TO THE RESCUE

There’s a reason some people call them sea dogs. Seals and sea lions play like our canine friends. When they’re distressed, they give you that sideways puppy glance, the whites of their eyes eclipsing the rim of the dark iris, a look that draws you in, seems to connect and ask for help. On a gray day last September, a team of mostly volunteers transported two rehabilitated sea lions to a secluded beach in Hollister Ranch, where the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute, best known as CIMWI (“sim-wee”), released them.

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Kellen Meyer recalls two vivid moments critical to her life as a professional artist.

The fi rst was inspirational. During a morning beach walk, sand striations caught her eye. At home, she transformed her vision of those sandy patterns into a 13-foottall, fi ve-foot-wide textured sculpture of knit wool. She titled it “In Search of Wonder.” The second moment was more practical, arriving in 2021 when she signed the lease on an art studio overlooking the Carpinteria Salt Marsh. Her work had outgrown space at home, she remembers, and it was time to “really take this seriously — because the rent is due.”

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Holiday cheer is in full swing in Carpinteria, with several fun traditions and celebrations scheduled this month. Don’t forget to mark your calendars!

Festival of Trees

The 16th annual Festival of Trees is open at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center now through Dec. 14, with proceeds benefiting eight local nonprofits: Carpinteria Beautiful, CWA, Carpinteria Senior Citizens, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, Carpinteria Historical Society, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning, Carpinteria Skate Foundation and Carpinteria Children’s Project. Check out the Christmas trees decorated by local groups and bid for the chance to take one home. The raffle is set for Saturday, Dec. 14 at 12:30 p.m.; raffle tickets are $1. Last year, the Lions Club of Carpinteria — Festival of Trees organizers — donated $40,000 back to the community from raffle sales.

— The Festival of Trees is located at 865 Linden Ave. Hours: weekdays, 3–8 p.m.; weekends, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Boy Scouts Tree Lot

Hundreds of fresh Christmas trees are ready to be taken home at the Boy Scouts Troop 50 Tree Farm, which opened last Saturday at St. Joseph Church Field.

The lot will be open until sell out. Trees are first come, first served.

— The tree farm is located at 1531 Linden Ave. Hours: weekdays, 3–8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Updates online at instagram.com/carpinteriascouts.

Holiday Spirit Parade

The Carpinteria Holiday Spirit Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 13, 3–4 p.m. Don’t forget to get there early to grab a good seat!

— The holiday parade will head down Linden Avenue. Updates online at facebook.com/CarpinteriaParades.

Canalino Holiday Trolley Tour and Live Nativity Scene

The Canalino Holiday Trolley Tour & Festival hits the streets on Saturday, Dec. 6, 5–8:30 p.m., with the tour beginning at Canalino Elementary School before heading through local neighborhoods. Along the route will be the Carpinteria Community Church’s Live Nativity Scene from 5–8 p.m., with farm animals, shepherds, angels and kings.

Tickets for the trolley tour are $25 per person and selling fast; the school will also offer a desert bar, Santa shop, photos with Santa, crafts, face painting, letters to Santa, a glow dance party, and dessert options that can be purchased, including tamales and pozole.

— The trolley tour will begin at 1480 Linden Ave. Tickets and information available online at bit.ly/CanalinoHoliday2025.

Stocking Stuffer Bazaar

The Shepard Place Apartments’ Stocking Stuffer Bazaar returns for the second year this weekend, with ornaments, matchboxes, jewelry, essential oils, crystals, crafts and baked goods ready to be browsed and bought. The bazaar will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

— The Shepard Place Apartments Clubhouse is located at 1069 Casitas Pass Road.

Hospice Tree Lighting

Carpinteria’s annual Light Up a Life ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Seal Fountain. Hospice of Santa Barbara representatives and community members will honor lost loved ones.

— The Seal Fountain is located on the 800 block of Linden Avenue. Updates available online at hospiceofsb.org/lual.

Westerlay Open House featuring Santa Claus

Westerlay Orchids will open its retail showroom to St. Nick and community members on Thursday, Dec. 4, 3–6 p.m., for the business’ annual Christmas Open House.

The store will offer photos with Santa, wine, treats, coffee and beyond, with orchid raffles every 30 minutes.

—Westerlay Orchids is located at 3504 Via Real. Updates available online at facebook.com/WesterlayOrchidsCA.

“Miracle on 34th Street”

It’s miracle time at The Alcazar, with performances of “Miracle on 34th Street” from the Alcazar Ensemble — story

by Valentine Davis, adapted by Asa Olsson, and co-directed by Asa Olsson and Leslie V. AnnRenee — set for Dec. 5–7 and Dec. 12–14. Based on the 1947 movie, this Christmas classic follows Kris, a man who says he is the real Santa Claus, and the community response.

Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students/seniors, with performance scheduled for 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays.

— The Alcazar Theatre is located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave. See more online at thealcazar.org.

Summerland Holiday Party

Summerland Beautiful’s annual holiday party returns Friday, Dec. 5, 5-7:30 p.m., with caroling by San Marcos High School Madrigals, a silent auction with bids for local art, stay-cations, restaurants and shopping, hosted appetizers and drinks. Attendees are also invited to bring an unwrapped gift to donate to the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s Santa Run. — The party will take place at the Old Summerland Winery, 2330 Lillie Ave. Learn more at summerlandbeautiful.org.

Museum Member Open House

The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History opens its doors on Friday, Dec. 5, 4–6 p.m. for the museum’s member open house, with refreshments and music on the schedule.

— The museum is located at 956 Maple Ave. Updates online at carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Santa Run

The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District will accept toys and donations on Saturday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. in Summerland during its annual Santa Run Parade. The route begins at the fire station, heads down Lillie Avenue, up Olive Street, then left on Whitney Avenue, down Valencia Road, right on Banner Avenue, left onto Evans Avenue, and then back to the station on Lillie Avenue.

— The fire station is located at 2375 Lillie Ave. Updates online at facebook.com/carpfire.

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Wreaths Across America

The Carpinteria Cemetery will host its annual Wreaths Across America program on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. In coordination with the Lions Club of Carpinteria and the McDermott-Crockett Mortuary, volunteers will place 600 wreaths on the headstone of every local veteran. “All are welcome to come and place wreaths, it took less than an hour last year,” cemetery general manager Mike Damron said. “It is a very meaningful act to place and wreath and say the name of the veteran out loud.

Their sacrifices give us the lifestyle we enjoy every day here in Carpinteria and across the country. Please join us.”

— The Carpinteria Cemetery is located at 1501 Cravens Lane.

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Carp City Pop-Up

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, the Carpinteria Community Church will open its doors for a community marketplace: the Carp City Pop-up. Jewelry, art, sea glass, vintage items, and more will be available to purchase.

— The Carpinteria Community Church is located at 1111 Vallecito Road. Updates available by emailing ccpuemail@yahoo.com.

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Frosty Fest at the library

It will be a “chilly” afternoon at the Carpinteria Community Library on Saturday, Dec. 6 during the library’s annual Frosty Fest, scheduled for 10 a.m. – noon. All ages are welcome at this holiday affair, with games, treat decorating, crafts and more on the docket. Wear your favorite holiday outfit for the chance to win a prize.

— The Carpinteria Community Library is located at 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Updates online at carpinterialibrary.org.

Chanukah in Carpinteria

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has teamed up with Chabad of Montecito for a free Chanukah celebration on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the arts center. A grand menorah lighting, a dreidel mascot, music, kids crafts are planned; latkes and doughnuts will be served. Open to all.

— The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is located at 865 Linden Ave. Updates available by emailing info@jewishmontecito.org.

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O Christmas tree O Christmas tree PHOTOS BY INGRID BOSTROM

Members of Carpinteria’s Troop 50 were up bright and early last Saturday, setting up — with the help of their adults and scout leaders — hundreds of Christmas trees at St. Joseph Church Field for the scouts’ annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale. Several types of trees are available for purchase (first come, first served) including noble fir, Douglas fir and Turkish fir.

“Every purchase directly supports local scouting programs — helping our youth develop leadership, outdoors skills, and a lifelong love of service to our community,” troop representatives said on social media this week. The lot at 1531 Linden Ave. will be open until the scouts sell out.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 3–8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Volunteers unload a truck.

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A volunteer waits to carry a tree into the lot.

Ozzy Dugré, at front, with James Melton.

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Amanda George and Bode Lesh carry a tree.

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P u b lic N o tic e s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FICTITIOUS BUSIN ESS N AME STATEMEN T. Th e fol l ow ing Entity ( ies) is/ are d oing b usiness as SIERRA P OOLS at 141 TECOLOTE AVE, APT D, GOLETA, CA 9 31 1 7. Full name of registrant(s): J OSE A. LOP EZ at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOV E. Th is b usiness is co nd uct ed b y a n In d i v i d u a l . Th is statem ent w as filed with the County on 10/31/2025. The reg istrant b eg an transac ting b usiness on Ja n 01 , 2025. Sig ned : J OSE LOP EZ . In ac c ord anc e w ith sub d iv ision ( a) of sec tion 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 th e County Cl erk, exce p t, as p rovi d ed in sub d iv ision ( b ) of sec tion 1 79 20, w h ere it exp ires 40 d ays after any ch ang e in th e fact s set forth in th e statem ent p ursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 oth er th an a ch ang e in th e resid enc e ad d ress of a reg istered 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 b usiness nam e in v iol ation of th e rig h ts of another under Federal, State, or common l aw ( see sect ion 1 441 Et Seq ., Business and Professions c od e) . I h ereb y c ertify th is co p y is a co rrect co p y of th e orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 5 2 4 .

Pub l ish : Nov . 1 3, 20, 27, Dec em b er 4, 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FICTITIOUS BUSIN ESS N AME STATEMEN T. Th e fol l ow ing Entity ( ies) is/ are d oing b usiness as CARBAJ AL CLEAN IN G at 7391 CHAPMAN PLACE, GOLETA, CA 93117. Full name of registrant( s) : ELIZ ABETH CARBAJ AL at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOV E. Th is b usiness is co nd uct ed b y a n In d i v i d u a l . Th is statement was filed with the County on 1 0/ 24/ 2025. Th e reg istrant b eg an transac ting b usiness on Dec 1 1 , 201 8. Sig ned : ELIZ ABETH CARBAJ AL, OW N ER. In ac c ord anc e w ith sub d iv ision ( a) of sec tion 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 th e County Cl erk, exce p t, as p rovi d ed in sub d iv ision ( b ) of sec tion 1 79 20, w h ere it exp ires 40 d ays after any ch ang e in th e fact s set forth in th e statem ent p ursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 oth er th an a ch ang e in th e resid enc e ad d ress of a reg istered 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 b usiness nam e in v iol ation of th e rig h ts of another under Federal, State, or common l aw ( see sect ion 1 441 Et Seq ., Business and Professions c od e) . I h ereb y c ertify th is co p y is a co rrect co p y of th e orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 4 6 1 .

Pub l ish : Nov . 1 3, 20, 27, Dec em b er 4, 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FICTITIOUS BUSIN ESS N AME STATEMEN T. Th e fol l ow ing Entity ( ies) is/ are d oing b usiness as ARBOR SOLUTION S at 2050 CAMBRIDGE WAY, SANTA MARIA, CA 9 3454. Full name of reg istrant( s) : DAN IEL W ARRELLAN ES at PO BOX 31 07, SANTA MARIA, CA 9 3457. Th is b usiness is c ond uc ted b y a n In d i v i d u a l . This statement was filed w ith th e County on 1 1 / 05/ 2025. Th e reg istrant b eg an transac ting b usiness on NOV . 05, 2025. Sig ned : DAN IEL W ARRELLAN ES, OW N ER. In ac c ord anc e w ith sub d iv ision ( a) of sec tion 1 79 20, a fic titious nam e statem ent g eneral l y expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of th e County Cl erk, exce p t, as p rovi d ed in sub d ivi sion ( b ) of sect ion 1 79 20, w h ere it exp ires 40 d ays after any ch ang e in th e fact s set forth in th e statem ent p ursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 oth er th an a ch ang e in th e resid enc e ad d ress of a reg istered 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 b usiness nam e in v iol ation of th e rig h ts of another under Federal, State, or common l aw ( see sect ion 1 441 Et Seq ., Business and Professions c od e) . I h ereb y c ertify th is co p y is a co rrect co p y of th e orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 5 5 1 .

Pub l ish : Nov . 1 3, 20, 27, Dec em b er 4, 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FICTITIOUS BUSIN ESS N AME STATEMEN T. Th e fol l ow ing Entity ( ies) is/ are d oing b usiness as P AC 3 4 BUSIN ESS SOLUTION S at 1 072 CASITAS PASS RD, STE 1 6 6 , CARPINTERIA, CA 9 301 3. Full name of registrant(s): P ACIFICO 3 4 P RODUCTION S, LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOV E. Th is b usiness is c ond uc ted b y a Li m i t e d Li a b i l i t y Co m p a n y . Th is statem ent w as filed with the County on 10/31/2025. The reg istrant b eg an transact ing b usiness on OCT 01 , 2025. Sig ned : ART P H ILLIP E, P RESIDEN T. In acco rd ance w ith sub d ivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious nam e statem ent g eneral l y exp ires at th e end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce p t, as p rovi d ed in sub d ivi sion ( b ) of sect ion 1 79 20, w h ere it exp ires 40 d ays after any ch ang e in th e fact s set forth in th e statem ent p ursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 oth er th an a c h ang e in th e resid enc e ad d ress of a reg istered ow ner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statem ent d oes not of itsel f auth oriz e th e use in this state of a fictitious business nam e in vi ol ation of th e rig h ts of anoth er under Federal, State, or common law ( see sec tion 1 441 Et Seq ., Business and Professions c od e) . I h ereb y c ertify th is co p y is a co rrect co p y of th e orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 5 2 5 .

Pub l ish : Nov . 1 3, 20, 27, Dec em b er 4, 2025

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FICTITIOUS BUSIN ESS N AME STATEMEN T. Th e fol l ow ing Entity ( ies) is/ are d oing b usiness as LOS P ADRES ORCH ID CO at 5004 FOOTHILL RD, CARPINTERIA, CA 9 301 3. Full name of reg istrant( s) : ROBERT J . OOSTERVEER at 193 ARBOLEDA RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 9 31 1 0. Th is b usiness is c ond uc ted b y a n In d i v i d u a l . Th is statement was filed with the County on 1 1 / 04/ 2025. Th e reg istrant b eg an transac ting b usiness on May 20, 2023. Sig ned : ROBERT OOSTERVEER In ac c ord anc e w ith sub d iv ision ( a) of sec tion 1 79 20, a fic titious nam e statem ent g eneral l y expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of th e County Cl erk , ex c ep t, as p rov id ed in sub d iv ision ( b ) of sec tion 1 79 20, w h ere it ex p ires 40 d ay s after any c h ang e in th e fac ts set forth in th e statem ent p ursuant to sec tion 1 79 1 3 oth er th an a c h ang e in th e resid enc e ad d ress of a reg istered 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 b usiness nam e in v iol ation of th e rig h ts of another under Federal, State, or common l aw ( see sec tion 1 441 Et Seq ., Business and Professions c od e) . I h ereb y c ertify th is c op y is a c orrec t c op y of th e orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 5 4 1 .

Pub l ish : Nov . 20, 27, Dec em b er 4, 1 1 , 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FICTITIOUS BUSIN ESS N AME STATEMEN T. Th e fol l ow ing Entity ( ies) is/ are d oing b usiness as SKATERDUDE LLC at 1785 CRAVENS LANE, CARPINTERIA, CA 9 301 3. Full name of registrant( s) : SKATERDUDE LLC at PO BOX 5775, SANTA BARBARA, CA 9 31 08.

Th is b usiness is c ond uc ted b y a Li m i t e d Li a b i l i t y Co m p a n y . Th is statem ent w as filed with the County on 10/31/2025. The reg istrant b eg an transac ting b usiness on N/ A. Sig ned : P ATRICK J OH N MAIAN I, CEO/ FOUN DER. In ac c ord anc e w ith subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious nam e statem ent g eneral l y ex p ires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Cl erk , ex c ep t, as p rov id ed in sub d iv ision ( b ) of sec tion 1 79 20, w h ere it ex p ires 40 d ay s after any c h ang e in th e fac ts set forth in th e statem ent p ursuant to sec tion 1 79 1 3 oth er th an a c h ang e in th e resid enc e ad d ress of a reg istered 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 b usiness nam e in v iol ation of th e rig h ts of another under Federal, State, or common l aw ( see sec tion 1 441 Et Seq ., Business and Professions c od e) . I h ereb y c ertify th is c op y is a c orrec t c op y of th e orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 5 2 0 .

Pub l ish : Nov . 27, Dec em b er 4, 1 1 , 1 8, 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FICTITIOUS BUSIN ESS N AME STATEMEN T. Th e fol l ow ing Entity ( ies) is/ are d oing b usiness as J AN IN E LUCIA FLORALS at 49 72 NIPOMO DR, CARPINTERIA, CA 9 301 3. Full name of reg istrant( s) : J AN IN E LUCIA FLORALS at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOV E. Th is b usiness is c ond uc ted b y a Li m i t e d Li a b i l i t y Co m p a n y . Th is statem ent w as filed with the County on 11/24/2025. The reg istrant b eg an transac ting b usiness on N/ A. Sig ned : J ANINE YOTHERS, PRESIDENT. In ac c ord anc e w ith sub d iv ision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statem ent g eneral l y ex p ires at th e end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, ex c ep t, as p rov id ed in sub d iv ision ( b ) of sec tion 1 79 20, w h ere it ex p ires 40 d ay s after any c h ang e in th e fac ts set forth in th e statem ent p ursuant to sec tion 1 79 1 3 oth er th an a c h ang e in th e resid enc e ad d ress of a reg istered ow ner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statem ent d oes not of itsel f auth oriz e th e use in this state of a fictitious business nam e in v iol ation of th e rig h ts of anoth er under Federal, State, or common law ( see sec tion 1 441 Et Seq ., Business and Professions c od e) . I h ereb y c ertify th is c op y is a c orrec t c op y of th e orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 6 7 5 .

Pub l ish : Dec em b er 4, 1 1 , 1 8, 25, 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ IN TH E MATTER OF TH E AP P LICATION OF MARY CASSAN DRA REESE- UP TON AMEN DED ORDER TO SH OW CAUSE FOR CH AN GE OF N AME: CASE N O. 2 5 CV0 4 9 8 0 TO ALL IN TERESTED P ERSON S: Petitioner: MARY CASSAN DRA REESE- UP TON a k a MARY REESE H ARTER filed a petition with this court for a d ecr ee ch ang ing nam es as fol l ow s: Present nam e: MARY CASSAN DRA REESE- UP TON a k a MARY REESE H ARTER Prop osed nam e: MARY CASSAN DRA REESE- UP TON TH E COURT ORDERS th at al l p ersons interested in th is m atter sh al l ap p ear b efore th is co urt at th e h earing ind ica ted b el ow to sh ow c ause, if any , w h y th e p etition for ch ang e of nam e sh oul d not b e g ranted . Any p erson ob j ect ing to th e name changes described above must file a w ritten ob j ect ion th at incl ud e th e reasons for th e ob j ect ion at l east tw o co urt d ay s b efore th e m atter is sc h ed ul ed to b e h eard and m ust ap p ear at th e h earing to sh ow ca use w h y th e p etition sh oul d not b e g ranted . If no w ritten ob j ec tion is tim el y filed, the court may grant the petition w ith out a h earing .

Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California N OTICE OF H EARIN G DECEMBER 1 2, 2025 at 1 0:00 am , Dep t: 4, Sup erior Court of Cal ifornia, County of Santa Barb ara, 1 1 00 Anac ap a Street, P.O. Box 21 1 07 Santa Barb ara, CA 9 31 21 -1 1 07. A co p y of th is ord er to Sh ow Cause sh al l b e p ub l ish ed in th e Carp interia-Sum m erl and Coastal V iew a new sp ap er of g eneral ci rcu l ation, p rinted in th is co unty , at l east onc e eac h w eek for four suc c essiv e w eek s p rior to th e d ate set for th e h earing on th e p etition. Dated 1 0/ 21 / 2025 b y Donna D. Geck, Ju d g e of th e Sup erior Court.

FILED BY th e Sup erior Court of Cal ifornia County of Santa Barb ara on 1 0/ 21 / 2025.

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Ch ave z, Terri, Dep uty Cl erk.

Pub l ish : Nov . 1 3, 20, 27, Dec em b er 4, 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ IN TH E MATTER OF TH E AP P LICATION OF AN N EERICKA CARROLL AMEN DED ORDER TO SH OW CAUSE FOR CH AN GE OF N AME: CASE N O. 2 5 CV0 5 2 0 5 TO ALL IN TERESTED P ERSON S: Petitioners: AN N EERICKA CARROLL filed a petition with this court for a decree ch ang ing nam es as fol l ow s: Present nam e: AN N EERICKA CARROLL a k a AN N EERICKA N MI DIAZ Prop osed nam e: AN N ERICKA CARROLL TH E COURT ORDERS th at al l p ersons interested in th is m atter sh al l ap p ear b efore th is co urt at th e h earing ind ica ted b el ow to sh ow c ause, if any , w h y th e p etition for ch ang e of nam e sh oul d not b e g ranted . Any p erson ob j ect ing to th e nam e c h ang es d esc rib ed ab ov e m ust file a written objection that include the reasons for th e ob j ec tion at l east tw o c ourt d ay s b efore th e m atter is sc h ed ul ed to b e h eard and m ust ap p ear at th e h earing to sh ow ca use w h y th e p etition sh oul d not b e g ranted . If no w ritten ob j ec tion is tim el y filed, the court may grant the petition w ith out a h earing .

N OTICE OF H EARIN G J ANU ARY 1 4, 2026 at 1 0:00 am , Dep t: 3, Sup erior Court of Cal ifornia, County of Santa Barb ara, 1 1 00 Anaca p a Street, P.O. Box 21 1 07 Santa Barb ara, CA 9 31 21 -1 1 07. A c op y of th is ord er to Sh ow Cause sh al l b e p ub l ish ed in th e Carp interia-Sum m erl and Coastal V iew a new sp ap er of g eneral ci rcu l ation, p rinted in th is co unty , at l east onc e eac h w eek for four suc c essiv e w eeks p rior to th e d ate set for th e h earing on th e p etition. Dated 1 0/ 24/ 2025 b y Th om as P. And erl e, J ud g e of th e Sup erior Court.

FILED BY th e Sup erior Court of Cal ifornia County of Santa Barb ara on1 1 / 07/ 2025.

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by b aksh , Narzr al l i Dep uty Cl erk.

Pub l ish : Nov em b er 20, 27, Dec . 4, 1 1 , 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ IN TH E MATTER OF TH E AP P LICATION OF LISET N AVARRO AMEN DED ORDER TO SH OW CAUSE FOR CH AN GE OF N AME: CASE N O. 2 5 CV0 4 9 8 3 TO ALL IN TERESTED P ERSON S: Petitioner: LISET N AVARRO filed a petition w ith th is co urt for a d ecr ee ch ang ing nam es as fol l ow s: Present nam e: LISET N AVARRO Prop osed nam e: LISET N AVARRO- N OVA TH E COURT ORDERS th at al l p ersons interested in th is m atter sh al l ap p ear b efore th is co urt at th e h earing ind ica ted b el ow to sh ow c ause, if any , w h y th e p etition for ch ang e of nam e sh oul d not b e g ranted . Any p erson ob j ect ing to th e name changes described above must file a w ritten ob j ect ion th at incl ud e th e reasons for th e ob j ect ion at l east tw o co urt d ay s b efore th e m atter is sc h ed ul ed to b e h eard and m ust ap p ear at th e h earing to sh ow ca use w h y th e p etition sh oul d not b e g ranted . If no w ritten ob j ec tion is tim el y filed, the court may grant the petition w ith out a h earing .

N OTICE OF H EARIN G J ANU ARY 26 , 2026 at 1 0:00 am , Dep t: 5, Sup erior Court of Cal ifornia, County of Santa Barb ara, 1 1 00 Anaca p a Street, P.O. Box 21 1 07 Santa Barb ara, CA 9 31 21 -1 1 07.

A co p y of th is ord er to Sh ow Cause sh al l b e p ub l ish ed in th e Carp interia-Sum m erl and Coastal V iew a new sp ap er of g eneral c irc ul ation, p rinted in th is co unty , at l east once each w eek for four succe ssive w eeks p rior to th e d ate set for th e h earing on th e p etition. Dated 1 1 / 1 9 / 2025 b y Col l een K . Sterne Ju d g e of th e Sup erior Court.

FILED BY th e Sup erior Court of Cal ifornia County of Santa Barb ara on 1 1 / 1 9 / 2025.

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Baksh , Narza l l i, Dep uty Cl erk.

Pub l ish : Nov . 27, Dec em b er 4, 1 1 , 1 8, 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

N OTICE OF P UBLIC LIEN SALE

Ex tra Sp ac e Storag e w il l h ol d a p ub l ic auc tion to satisfy Ex tra Sp ac e’ s l ien, b y sel l ing p ersonal p rop erty b el ong ing to th ose ind iv id ual s l isted b el ow at th e l oc ation ind ic ated : 6 250 V ia Real Carp interia, CA 9 301 3 on Dec em b er 23, 2025, at 1 0:00AM Z a c h a r y Gl a n c e Ta m m i e Br a n t o n Am y Mc Ve y Th e auc tion w il l b e l isted and ad v ertised on w w w .storag etreasures.c om . Purc h ases m ust b e m ad e w ith c ash onl y and p aid at th e ab ov e referenc ed fac il ity in ord er to c om p l ete th e transac tion. Ex tra Sp ac e Storag e m ay refuse any b id and m ay resc ind any p urc h ase up until th e w inning b id d er tak es p ossession of th e p ersonal p rop erty Pub l ish : Dec em b er 4, 2025

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SAN TA BARBARA COUN TY Z ON IN G ADMIN ISTRATOR N OTICE OF P UBLIC H EARIN G DATE OF H EARIN G: DEC. 1 5 , 2 0 2 5 H EARIN G BEGIN S: 9 :0 0 A. M. P LACE: SAN TA BARBARA COUN TY P LAN N IN G AN D DEVELOP MEN T P LAN N IN G COMMISSION H EARIN G ROOM, 1 2 3 E. AN AP AMU ST, RM. 1 7 , SAN TA BARBARA, CA 9 3 1 0 1 IMP ORTAN T N OTICE REGARDIN G P UBLIC P ARTICIP ATION Th e Z oning Ad m inistrator p rov id es in-p erson p artic ip ation as w el l as v irtual p artic ip ation until furth er notic e.

Th e fol l ow ing m eth od s of p artic ip ation are av ail ab l e to th e p ub l ic .

1 . If y ou w ish to p rov id e p ub l ic c om m ent, th e fol l ow ing m eth od s are av ail ab l e: • Distrib ution to th e Z oning Ad m inistrator Sub m it y our c om m ent v ia em ail prior to 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to th e Z oning Ad m inistrator h earing .

Pl ease sub m it y our c om m ent to th e Secretary at martinj@countyofsb.org.

Your c om m ent w il l b e p l ac ed into th e rec ord and d istrib uted ap p rop riatel y .

• Attend th e Meeting In-Person: Ind iv id ual s are al l ow ed to attend and p rov id e c om m ents at th e Z oning Ad m inistrator m eeting in-p erson.

• Attend th e Meeting b y Z oom Web inar - Ind iv id ual s w ish ing to p rov id e p ub l ic c om m ent d uring th e Z oning Ad m inistrator m eeting c an d o so v ia Z oom w eb inar b y c l ic k ing th e b el ow l ink to reg ister in ad v anc e. Reg ister in ad v anc e for th is m eeting : After reg istering , y ou w il l rec eiv e a c onfirmation email containing important inform ation ab out j oining th e w eb inar.

Wh en: Dec em b er 1 5, 2025 09 :00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Top ic : Z oning Ad m inistrator 1 2/ 1 5/ 2025 h ttp s:/ / santab arb arac ounty .z oom g ov . c om / w eb inar/ reg ister/ WN_ Sj uWTK iV S1 uc x 6 1 x j v Tk v Q OR PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE: Dial ( for h ig h er q ual ity , d ial a num b er b ased on y our c urrent l oc ation) : U S: + 1 6 6 9 254 5252 or + 1 6 6 9 21 6 1 59 0 or + 1 41 5 449 4000 or + 1 551 285 1 373 or + 1 6 46 828 76 6 6 or + 1 6 46 9 6 4 1 1 6 7 or 833 568 8864 (Toll Free) or 833 435 1820 (Toll Free) Web inar ID: 1 6 1 81 8 6 286 Th e Z oning Ad m inistrator w il l ac c ep t w ritten c om m ents and interested p ersons m ay ap p ear to sup p ort or op p ose th e p rop osal .

If written comments are filed, three (3) c op ies sh oul d b e p rov id ed . Com m ents should be filed with or mailed to Planning and Dev el op m ent, Attn: Hearing Sup p ort, 1 23 E. Anap am u Street, Santa Barb ara, CA 9 31 01 . Continuanc es w il l not b e g ranted unl ess th ere are ex c ep tional c irc um stanc es. Th is m atter m ay b e d rop p ed from th e ag end a unl ess th e ap p l ic ant is p resent and read y to p roc eed on th e d ate set h erein.

Pl ease b e ad v ised th at th e Z oning Ad m inistrator’ s d ec isions m ad e und er th e auth ority of Ch ap ter 35 & 21 of th e Santa Barb ara County Cod e m ay b e ap p eal ed to th e County Pl anning Com m ission b y th e ap p l ic ant or any ag g riev ed p erson ad v ersel y affec ted b y suc h d ec ision. An ap p eal , w h ic h sh al l b e in w riting , and accompanying fee shall be filed with the Pl anning and Dev el op m ent Dep artm ent Z oning and Perm it Inform ation Counter l oc ated at eith er 1 23 East Anap am u Street, Santa Barbara, CA, or 624 West Foster Road , Suite C, Santa Maria, CA, w ith in th e 1 0 c al end ar d ay s fol l ow ing th e d ate of th e ac tion b y th e Z oning Ad m inistrator. Th ere is a $ 6 6 9 .06 fee for b oth non-ap p l ic ants and ow ner/ ap p l ic ant ap p eal s to th e Pl anning Com m ission. A fee w il l not b e c h arg ed if th e d ev el op m ent w h ic h is th e sub j ec t of the appeal is defined as development that m ay b e ap p eal ed to th e Cal ifornia Coastal Com m ission in c om p l ianc e w ith Pub l ic Resourc es Cod e Sec tion 306 03( a) .

If y ou c h al l eng e th e p roj ec t 25CU P-00020 in c ourt, y ou m ay b e l im ited to raising onl y th ose issues y ou or som eone el se raised at th e p ub l ic h earing d esc rib ed in th is notic e, or in w ritten c orresp ond enc e to th e Z oning Ad m inistrator p rior to th e p ub l ic h earing .

In c om p l ianc e w ith th e Am eric ans w ith Disab il ities Ac t, if y ou need a d isab il ity -related modification or accommodation or are exempt from applicable Health Officer Ord ers, inc l ud ing aux il iary aid s or serv ic es suc h as sound enh anc em ent eq uip m ent or an American Sign Language interpreter, to p artic ip ate in th is h earing , p l ease c ontac t Hearing Sup p ort Staff at 805-56 8-2000.

Notification at least 48 hours prior to the h earing w il l enab l e th e Hearing Sup p ort Staff to m ak e reasonab l e arrang em ents.

If y ou h av e any q uestions or if y ou are p artic ip ating in th e h earing tel ep h onic al l y or el ec tronic al l y and need a d isab il ity -related modification or accommodation or h av e any issues attem p ting to ac c ess th e h earing tel ep h onic al l y or el ec tronic al l y , p l ease c ontac t Hearing Sup p ort Staff at 805-56 8-2000.

2 5 CUP - 0 0 0 2 0 An d e r s o n W a l l Ea s t e r n Go l e t a Va l l e y Ex e m p t p u r s u a n t t o s e c t i o n 1 5 3 0 3 Ka t h l e e n Vo l p i ( 8 0 5 ) 5 6 8 - 2 0 3 3 Hearing on th e req uest of Ral eig h And erson to c onsid er th e fol l ow ing : • Case No.25CU P-00020, for a Minor Cond itional U se Perm it al l ow ing an as-b uil t retaining w al l and fenc e w ith a c om b ined h eig h t ov er 6 feet w ith in th e front setb ac k in c om p l ianc e w ith Sec tion 35.30.070 of the County Land Use and Dev el op m ent Cod e, on p rop erty z oned 1 0-R-1 ; and • Determ ine th e p roj ec t is ex em p t

p ursuant to sec tion 1 5303 of th e State Guid el ines for Im p l em entation of th e Cal ifornia Env ironm ental Q ual ity Ac t, as outl ined in th e Notic e of Ex em p tion inc l ud ed as Attac h m ent C. Th e ap p l ic ation inv ol v es AP No. 06 7-340020, l oc ated at 31 5 Peb b l e Hil l Driv e, on property zoned Single-Family Residential ( 1 0-R-1 ) , in th e Eastern Gol eta V al l ey Com m unity Pl an area, Sec ond Sup erv isorial Distric t.

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COLLECTIBLES

SAN TA BARBARA COUN TY Z ON IN G ADMIN ISTRATOR Pub l ish : Dec em b er 4, 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cel l c o Partnersh ip and its c ontrol l ed affil iates d oing b usiness as V eriz on Wirel ess ( V eriz on Wirel ess) p rop oses to c ol l oc ate w irel ess c om m unic ations antennas at c enterl ine h eig h ts of 24 and 29 feet on a 34.7-foot b uil d ing rooftop at the approx. vicinity of 912 Linden Avenue, Carp interia, Santa Barb ara County , CA, 9 301 3. Pub l ic c om m ents reg ard ing p otential effec ts from th is site on h istoric p rop erties m ay b e sub m itted w ith in 30 d ay s from th e d ate of th is p ub l ic ation to: Trileaf Corp, Joshua Fox, j.fox@trileaf. c om , 21 21 W. Ch and l er, Bl v d . Suite 1 08, Ch and l er, AZ 85224, 480-759 -0575.

1 2/ 4/ 25 CNS-39 9 01 77# Pub l ish : Dec em b er 4, 2025 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUMMON S ( Fa m i l y La w ) CASE N UMBER 2 5 FL0 1 4 5 1 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: LEOP OLDO Q UIN TERO MERCADO YOU HAV E BEEN SU ED. N OTICE TO TH E P ERSON SERVED: You are serve d as an ind ivi d ual .

PETITIONER’ S NAME IS: MARIA A. MORALES- N OVA You h av e 30 c al end ar d ay s after th is Sum m ons and Petition are serve d on yo u to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at th e co urt and h ave a co p y serve d on th e p etitioner. A l etter or p h one ca l l w il l not p rotect yo u.

If you do not file your Response on time, th e co urt m ay m ake ord ers affect ing yo ur m arriag e or d om estic p artnersh ip , y our p rop erty , antact ing yo ur l oca l co unty b ar associ ation.

N OTICE: Th e restraining ord ers are effect ive ag ainst b oth sp ouses or d om estic p artners until th e p etition is d ism issed , a j ud g m ent is entered , or th e co urt m ake s furth er ord ers. Th ese ord ers are enforce ab l e anyw h ere in Cal ifornia b y any l aw enforcement officer who has received or seen a co p y of th em .

FEE W AIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask th e cl erk for a fee w aive r form .

Th e co urt m ay ord er yo u to p ay b ack al l or p art of th e fees and co sts th at th e c ourt w aive d for yo u or th e oth er p arty .

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WELLNESS WARRIOR LEAH HARDING Most people assume balance problems start when they’re older. They picture their parents or grandparents wobbling as they put on shoes or stepping cautiously off a curb. But the truth is, balance starts to fade much earlier than that. It doesn’t happen overnight, or because of age. t happens because we stop challenging it.

By the time most people hit their s, they’ve already lost a good amount of their natural balance without realizing it. odern life keeps us sitting on flat surfaces and rarely challenges our coordination and our bodies adapt to that environment.

That decline in balance is rarely obvious until it starts showing up in daily life.

You might notice that you have to touch the wall when putting on pants, or that a quick change of direction feels a little less stable than it used to.

Balance is a team effort between your muscles, oints, eyes, inner ear and brain.

When one piece of that system becomes less responsive, the whole thing works less efficiently. That’s why balance training is so important as we get older, especially for people dealing with other issues like neuropathy.

A new client came to me recently because of neuropathy in his feet. He’s in his s, has done plenty of cardio over the years, but not much strength training. After working with him, realized balance was a bigger issue than he thought. If you can’t feel your feet well and your balance is already shaky, that s a dangerous combination. We incorporated balance work into his program and I gave him some simple exercises he could do at home. We’ll check back in a month to see how he s progressing, but even small improvements here make a big difference in safety and confidence.

Think of balance as a skill you practice, not a trait you’re stuck with.

You wouldn’t expect to stay strong if you never lifted a weight again. Balance works the same way.

Another early sign of declining balance and power is losing the ability to ump. ost adults stop umping long before they physically can t, and when that movement disappears, the body slowly loses its ability to generate force quickly.

That’s a bigger deal than it sounds.

Jumping requires fast-twitch muscle fibers, coordination and a strong neural response. It’s the same system that helps you catch yourself when you trip or react to uneven ground. ou don t need to start umping rope or doing hopscotch to fi it. nstead, reintroducing gentle movements like quick skips, small hops or light bounding drills can help retrain your body to move explosively again in a safe way. The goal isn’t to ump high or fast, but to remind your body how to generate and absorb force so it reacts uickly and with confidence.

The good news is that balance is highly trainable at any age. Just like strength or endurance, it responds to consistent, intentional practice. ere are five ways to start improving it, whether you re in your s or your s.

Stand on one leg while brushing your teeth. This is one of the easiest ways to challenge balance without adding time to your day. Switch legs halfway through brushing. f that feels too easy, try turning your head side to side or lightly closing your eyes.

Walk heel-to-toe in a straight line. It sounds simple, but it trains coordination, focus and ankle stability. You can do it anywhere there is a clear path, such as down the hallway or on the driveway.

The biggest challenge is to not look at your feet while doing it.

Practice getting up and down from the floor. Many people lose the ability to

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ccording to the author ou don t need fanc e ui ent to i ro e. ou ust need to o e with ur ose notice where ou feel unstead and ractice until the don t. do this smoothly as they age, but it s one of the most functional movements there is. ry sitting on the floor cross legged and standing without using your hands. f that s too difficult, start with support and gradually rely on it less.

Move your head while you balance.

Your inner ear helps your body stay oriented. hen you move your head, it forces your balance system to react instead of staying still. Stand tall with your feet together or in a staggered stance, and slowly turn your head side to side or look up and down. This teaches your body to stay steady while your surroundings change.

Take your balance outside. Uneven surfaces like grass, sand or trails naturally challenge your stability. Go for a walk on different terrain once or twice a week. f that s not possible, even standing barefoot in the yard while you play with your dog helps your body relearn how to adapt to unpredictable surfaces.

The biggest misconception about balance is that it’s only important for preventing falls. n reality, it affects almost every movement you make. One of my clients learned that lesson the hard way on an ocean fishing trip. e didn t reali e how poor his balance was until the boat started rocking and he could barely stay upright. hen he got back, we spent several months focusing on balance and

stability work. he ne t time he went out, it wasn’t an issue at all. That’s the power of targeted practice.

Losing balance doesn’t mean losing ability. It’s simply feedback that your body needs more variety, more challenge and more movement. The earlier you start paying attention to it, the more control you keep over how you move and feel as you age.

Think of balance as a skill you practice, not a trait you re stuck with. ou wouldn’t expect to stay strong if you never lifted a weight again. Balance works the same way.

You don’t need fancy equipment to improve. ou ust need to move with purpose, notice where you feel unsteady, and practice until they don’t. If your balance feels off, send me a message and let s get it back on track together.

Leah Harding is a nutrition coach and personal trainer dedicated to helping clients understand how food fuels their lives and supports their wellness goals. With a focus on data-driven, personalized nutrition strategies, Leah empowers her clients to make informed choices that enhance their health and well-being. She previously owned CrossFit Carpinteria/Foxwing Fitness until 2018. For inquiries or suggestions for future wellness articles, contact eah at leah o in tness.co .

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Local bands South on Linden and he oungsters sent their bassist, retired Carpinteria city manager Dave urflinger, off on unday with a goodbye concert and Alcazar Theatre benefit. Durflinger is moving away from arpinteria, outh on inden announced on social media.

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a Burgundy and Provence France river cruise aboard the Amadeus Provence. The group is pictured in Lyon, where former Carpinteria residents Alice Larsen and Jay Schmuecker, at right, boarded the ship to join the group.

Nancy told Coastal View News that the group saw several areas of France, inThe former Fish Arles Seed Company pack inghouse was one of the region’ cluding Avignon, and Le Pouzin.

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The pack food inghouse was erected at the the ship. tail- end of the V alley’ s “ bean “Amazing and drink on board We all hadCarpinteria a blast.” boom” of the 1 9 th century. According to the Carpinteria V alley Museum of H istory, Fish, who had previous ex perience in the seed business, arrived in the valley in 1 8 7 3 and contacted a Detroit- based seed company to provide him with 1 0 0 bushels of CAR View P IN TE R News IA V AL L in E Y hand MUSE UM O F email H ISTO R Y lima beans.

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THROWBACK

Becoming “El Sharko”

THURSDAY

BY VINCE BURNS

Standout surfers packed the late-1960s and early-1970s classes at Carpinteria High School (CHS), several of them becoming exceptional watermen. This “greatest generation” of Rincon locals included att oore, evin ears, eff Boyd and other names who added diving and shell fishing to their surfing resumes.

One Carpinteria surfer from this cohort reached waterman status via a different route. Chris “El Sharko” Blakeslee (b.

1949), now of Petaluma, became an elite distance swimmer. Swapping our Santa Barbara Channel for another waterway, in 2004 Blakeslee swam the chilly English Channel, the gold standard for distance swimmers.

Growing up

Your Rincon reporter caught up with Chris telephonically to hear about his post-CHS activities in and out of the water. Predictably, our chat followed Blakeslee’s regular morning swim in Tomales Bay (on off days, he hits the recumbent bicycle).

Although relative newcomers (moving from the Los Angeles area), the Blakeslees seem to have taken Carpinteria by storm.

Mom (Jeri) taught English at CHS while Chris was student body president and starred on the football team. He graduated in the storied class of 1967 which included surfers Boyd, Mark Cambell, Bill Wheeler, Sears and Bernie Baker, among others. The family lived in the hills behind Rincon Point, from which Chris was able to spot-check the Point for incoming swells. When Rincon called via booming waves, a quickly generated excuse note allowed for watery hookey. ike his surfing peers, hris gravitated toward lifeguarding at the world’s safest beach. He remembers those long-ago summers in the lifeguard program. Days began with an early morning workout: a

ABOVE: 1971 photograph from the Carpinteria Herald. The accompanying article recounted la eslee s close call after his dor overturned at Huntington Beach.

TOP RIGHT: Chris Blakeslee ca. 1967 featured in the Carpinteria High School yearbook.

RIGHT: Chris “El Sharko” Blakeslee beach jog down to Sandyland and then the long swim back to State Beach. Spare time could be spent diving for halibut.

This was the era when our local lifeguards won competitions up and down the state, most famously the eff hite aul odgert dory-racing duo (see Coastal View News, Vol. 31, No. 12, “Paul Hodgert and

eff hite s epic s dory racing run .

Chris sometimes crewed a two-man dory with Kevin Sears. In August 1971, a 10foot Huntington Beach wave during the prestigious Taplin Relay competition overturned their dory. Only his crash helmet saved Blakeslee from severe contact with the oar locks.

Surfing Rincon

Familiar with Rincon Point from Surfer mag before the family’s move north, the Blakeslee brothers had surfed breaks like San Onofre and Huntington Beach. They uickly became regular fi tures at incon.

Chris remembers looking up to local icons Renny Yater, George Greenough, Stu Fredericks and fellow lifeguard Merv Larson, “an amazing surfer with great control” who effortlessly performed 360s and turns on his self-designed wave ski. About classmate Kevin Sears, Chris remembers him as “probably the most gifted athlete I’ve ever seen… he was incredibly graceful and had wonderful balance.”

Old issues of the Carpinteria Herald overflow with reports of this generation s e ploits in lifeguarding and surfing contests. One, in November 1966 at Pismo Beach, namechecks ears, eff Boyd, the Blakeslee brothers and other locals. The eventual winner, pocketing first pri e of airline tickets to Hawaii, was future legend Mike Purpus of Santa Monica, who went on to become the most prominent California surfer of the 1970s.

Distance swimming and a nickname

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After high school, Chris left the area to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He then became a ranch and farm manager. But like so many of his peers, he stayed in and around the water. By the end of the 1970s, Chris had taken up marathon swimming.

He has a raft of swimming achievements to go with his English Channel crossing.

Highlights: completing the “prison to prison” swim between Alcatraz and San Quintin State Prison (ca. 9.5 miles), swimming an “ice mile” at Donner Lake at the age of 69, and various training swims of 15-30+ miles. His English Channel swim ended up being 31 miles altogether — 21 miles to France plus ten extra miles due to currents. Chris has also given back to the sport, serving in leadership capacities for distance-swimming organizations and individual races.

According to Blakeslee, the most difficult swims are those with strong chop that prevents synchronization of stroke to the seas. By the way: only about 2,000 swimmers have ever managed to cross the English Channel under their own power, far fewer than have summited Mount Everest (7,000+). And, yes, no matter how cold our Santa Barbara Channel water (55 degrees to 65 degrees) feels, it’s no contest with the English Channel (41+ degrees).

And watch out for the sharks and ships!

As to that nickname (El Sharko): it derives from the same oppositional irony that dubs a large person “Tiny.” Despite spending so much time in deep ocean water and encountering everything from whales to ellyfish and pinnipeds, hris has never had a negative shark experience. Although he’s had a few friendly nudges from seals and sea lions, El Sharko remains unscathed with a complete set of original limbs.

Chris loves ocean swimming. His advice to the rest of us: “Take a little swim in the ocean and enjoy the nature that’s out there.” Words for all of us to live by.

Get in touch with Vince at vinceburns805@ gmail.com if you have stories or photos of the old days at Rincon Point. Vince and Stephen Bates have written “the” photographic history of Rincon Point, available locally and online at amazon.com/dp/1467108707.

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Warriors basketball battles through tough losses

BY RYAN P. CRUZ PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Carpinteria boys basketball dropped three games in a row, as the Warriors continue to battle through a challenging early-season schedule.

The Warriors hosted Orcutt Academy on Nov. 25, where both teams opened up with fierce physical and defensive inten sity. rcutt Academy used a full court press to try and disrupt Carpinteria in the first half, but the arriors found a way to fight back to head into halftime down four points, .

Orcutt Academy extended the lead in the second half however, the arriors began to feel the impact of a limited roster due to team in uries. By the fourth quarter, Orcutt Academy was up by 15, and by the final bu er the partans took the win 50-31. arpinteria first year head coach errell riffin said the team took many lessons from the loss, including the need for more conditioning and accountability moving forward in the season.

Three days later on Nov. 28 — the day after hanksgiving arpinteria was back on the court at home against the riffins from almdale Aerospace Academy. In this game, Carpinteria’s

team held strong against the riffins si e advantage, and the arriors found a way to break through the full court press and make some big shots against almdale s one defense. he riffins went on a run in the sec ond half, e tending their lead to as much as 19 points at one point. But Carpinteria’s scrappy squad was undeterred, and the Warriors chipped away at the lead. With just two minutes remaining, Carpinteria was within striking distance, and in position to claim a win. n the final seconds arpinteria snagged a rebound on a almdale free throw and the Warriors drilled a transition three-pointer to bring the score to with three seconds left. But despite the arriors late comeback, almdale held on for the win by the same margin.

Carpinteria’s struggles continued on uesday, with the arriors first itrus oast eague game of the year on the road at Fillmore. In the Dec. 2 game, the Flashes took control early and held on to claim the win, .

With the loss, Carpinteria boys basketball dropped to 1-8 on the season, and 0-1 in league play. The Warriors will look to get back on track with multiple games at the ordhoff Basketball ournament in Ojai this weekend.

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SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

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Carpinteria’s girls tennis team dominated in the Citrus Coast League this season, finishing with a perfect conference record and winning the league championship for yet another year under coach harles Bryant. he arriors tennis team also came away with the top spots in the end of year awards, with arpinteria’s stars taking both the singles and doubles s. he duo of sisters harlotte and aroline ooney did not lose a match together during the regular season, and the pair was named the itrus oast eague oubles s. harlotte, a senior, finished her tennis career with four straight league championships in doubles, while aroline, a freshman, was a standout during her first year on the team. arriors sophomore Aubrey Alcara finished this year as the team s top singles player, winning the league singles championship and earning a nod as the Citrus ROSANA SWING oast eague ingles . n ust two o ho ore ubre lcara was seasons on the team, Alcara has already na ed as the itrus oast League emerged as one of the most talented siningles . gles specialists in recent memory. everal more members of arpinteria s tennis team were recogni ed in the itrus oast eague s end of year awards. unior y cott earned a spot on irst eam All eague for a successful season in singles, while sophomore mily Banks and freshman ailyn illen were named to the All eague irst eam for their contributions in doubles. enior Abby obbell received an honorable mention for her performance in singles, and uniors ina andall and adie est earned honorable mentions in doubles.

arpinteria boys water polo earned a share of the itrus oast eague title this year with a record in conference play, and the arriors earned several of the ma or honors in this year s all league selections. arpinteria head coach ussell usso was named the league s o oach of the ear after a successful first season in charge of the water polo program. usso shared the oach of the ear award with ordhoff s Adrianna Bese. arriors enior ake hlers capped off an incredible career in the pool as the itrus oast eague . hlers has been a key piece of the arriors water polo team during his time at arpinteria.

A trio of arpinteria seniors ky orling, aison ee and icah mith earned spots on the All eague irst eam. oaltender tefano iccoletti snagged a spot on the econd eam, while yder haw, hris eed and assimo Bonilla akosek earned honorable mentions.

arriors girls soccer ic s off with big win

arpinteria girls soccer started out the year with a big win at home over illanova rep on onday. he win marks a good start for the arriors s uad, which has a roster full of talented but somewhat ine perienced underclassmen. wo of the arriors younger players opened up the year with e plosive performances, as freshman oselyn ara and sophomore allie abistour both finished the win with hat tricks, scoring three goals each. oselyn is the younger sister of arriors senior captain and last season s offensive leader velyn ara, who added two goals of her own in the win over illanova. he ara sisters weren t the only pair of siblings to contribute to the win for the arriors. reshman aroline ooney added her first goal on the varsity s uad, while her older sister, senior goaltender harlotte ooney, put in a dominant performance with a shutout. arpinteria s defense was also anchored by the play of senior captain ivian uskins and sophomore ichelle orne o, who both return after contributing to the arriors playoff run last year. t was an outstanding start to the season, said arpinteria coach reddy artine .

Warriors girls water polo sneaks win over housand Oa s

arpinteria girls water polo pulled away with an e citing win at home in a double overtime thriller at arpinteria ommunity ool on uesday. he arriors outlasted housand aks with a sudden death goal to take the win, . he arriors overcame a slow start, with housand aks taking a lead early in the game. But arpinteria overcame the deficit, clawing back in the third uarter to take the lead by one goal, . he second half comeback was highlighted by stifling defense and an offensive attack led by a el ugr , who set up ucia mith with several key assists to help the arriors take control. he trio of ugr , mith, and adison ee combined for goals in the win, while arpinteria goaltender wen ostma finished with a season high blocks.

At the end of four uarters, the teams were locked up at . n the first overtime, arpinteria and housand aks traded goals and ended up locked up at . n the final sudden death overtime, arpinteria s defense stepped up to shut down an attack and take the ball back. ith the arriors on offense, it was olliday mith who played the hero, scoring the game winning goal and sending the home crowd into a fren y. arpinteria coaches ussell usso and andi de itte said the team e ecuted the game plan throughout the game, containing housand aks offensive firepower while staying out of foul trouble. he win served as a powerful team bonding moment early in the season, coach usso said. he arriors demonstrated tremendous resilience, teamwork, and heart, growing stronger and more communicative as the game wore on. arpinteria girls water polo is now overall heading into a busy weekend of games at the istletoe ournament in ewbury ark.

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By the end of the first half, ate was behind by a score of . n the third uarter, the ams scored first to cut the lead to , before ancaster Baptist went on to score twice more to take a lead. he ams scored once more, with less than a minute left in the game, to bring the score to the final tally of . ith the loss, ate finished the year with a record of overall. he ams honored the team s senior players uincy horne, liver harvel, res avidson, hase eyer, raham linger, oah asbarro, osh Butler, Barron rayton and Brady ogenson who contributed to the ams success on the field over the past four years.

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CRUZ ON SPORTS R YA N P. C R U Z This past weekend, Tayden Tomblin, a 17-year-old from the Santa Barbara area, tragically passed away from injuries suffered while skateboarding a few days earlier during a family Thanksgiving trip in the Los Angeles area.

According to family members, Tayden an energetic teenager who loved fishing, hiking, surfing and skateboarding — sustained a traumatic brain injury while skating. Although he was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center for treatment, he never regained consciousness and died on Saturday, surrounded by family and friends.

The heartbreaking news tore through the community and was felt by all that knew Tayden personally, from Tayden’s swimming and water polo teammates to classmates at San Marcos High School, or those who knew him from spear fishing and volunteering at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

But his death was also a painful reminder of the underlying danger lurking beneath sports like skateboarding and biking, where severe head injuries are alarmingly common and where, unfortunately, helmets are seen as either

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I can’t imagine the level of pain and loss that the Tomblin family is feeling at this moment. I was encouraged to see so many community members share messages of love and support, and amazed to see that a crowdfunding page in support of the family had raised more than $75,000 in less than a week. That money will go towards medical expenses, celebration-of-life ceremonies, and grief counseling for the family and Tayden’s younger sister.

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Anderson says he faced a lot of backlash from other skaters when he would show up at spots as the only guy with a helmet. Even his own teammates would harass him, hiding his helmet, destroying it, or even urinating inside so he couldn’t wear it. They chided him for looking “goofy” and “dumb.”

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Save Our Seals: November Recap REPORTS COMPILED BY SAVE OUR SEALS

High Counts Nov. 1–7: 74 Nov. 8–14: 82 Nov. 15–21: 99 Nov. 22–28: 101 Nov. 29–30: 97

What you need to know

It was one of those balmy mornings as October transitioned to November. The orange-pink skies and sunrise sparkled on the waves. The crispness in the air sent a message to all creatures from squirrels, to bears and even to our own species. It is time to feast. The seals’ numbers were dropping again. Some seals had injuries that may have challenged their survival. But for most of the hundred seals that have been here over the last month and a half, instincts were calling and the seals were sensing something that was more important than their own rest and well-being. It was time to go forage — not for their own hunger, but now expectant moms knew they had precious little time to regain their strength by feeding. The seals know that the survival of the next pup depends on the nourishment that a mother seal can provide by having sufficient milk in time for her pup’s birth.

A change in the seal count is reflecting their innate behavior. The daily high counts of just under one hundred are now occurring roughly once a week, as this month’s high count reflects. But the other daily morning counts are dropping by five to ten as they head out together to forage and gradually return to rest and digest.

People have been studying harbor seal behavior for decades. Early documentation of harbor seal behavior explains that the seals haul-out in groupings, and that the larger the group hauled out the greater the seals’ chances to ward off predators either by land, sea or sky,

not for the intuitive reason of safety in numbers, but because larger groups detect threats at a greater distance.

For slow-moving harbor seals, early warning provides an advantage. For more information read the abstract from J. da Silva, J.M. Terhune, “Harbor seal grouping as an anti-predator strategy” in “Animal Behaviour” (Vol. 36, Issue 5, Sept.—Oct. 1988, pages 1309–1316).

Today’s moms-to-be are nourishing tomorrow’s pups.

Studies indicate that of the roughly 50% mortality in harbor seal pups, a high percentage succumb during their first year due to malnutrition, including insufficient nourishment provided by the mother during gestation and nursing. When we prevent the seals from resting during gestation we are hurting the survival of the next season’s pups.

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Viewing the seals

Please observe the seals quietly from the Overlook, accessed from the Coastal Vista Trail.

The mission of Save Our Seals is to protect and preserve the Carpinteria harbor seal colony. Our efforts are based on science-based data, and we strive to increase the public’s understanding of harbor seals and engagement in protecting our local colony. Reach us through our website at savecarpseals.com. Harbor seals have called Carpinteria home for hundreds of years, and generations of people have enjoyed our seals by visiting the overlook year-round. We encourage you to go to our website and share your stories about viewing the seals.

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