A red, white and blue sea swept through downtown Carpinteria last Saturday as pickleballers, horses, cub scouts and beyond marched down Linden Avenue in various states of classic Independence Day colors. With bandanas on their boots, Carpinteria High School Warriors cheerleaders — including Riley Ramirez, pictured at front — took on the Fourth of July spirit at the Carpinteria Independence Day Parade on June 28, waving and chanting to onlookers as they made their ay do n inden A enue he city s arade and Rods Roses lassic ar ho rolled around a it early this year, hitting downtown Linden Avenue the week before the Fourth of July. Check out car show and parade hotos on ages o this ee s rint
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How Carpinteria fell in love with football
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Lions Blood Drive moved to July 19
The Lions of Carpinteria Blood Drive has been moved to Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge, 5421 Carpinteria Ave. The drive was originally scheduled for Saturday, July 12.
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World’s Safest Bingois back on the beach this summer.
The Carpinteria Community Library-sponsored bingo will be held at Main Beach at Linden Avenue on Thursdays, 6–7 p.m., July 3 – Aug. 28. It’s free to play this family-friendly game, and prizes will be given out. Participants should bring their own beach chairs or blankets.
Learn more by emailing WorldsSafestBingo@gmail.com.
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Beach clean u uly
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning will host a beach clean-up event on Sunday, July 6, 5 –7 p.m., at the beach located at the end of Elm Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and buckets for collecting trash. he entire community is in ited to join this effort to protect our ocean from holiday litter,” club representative Stephen Gerteis said in a press release sent out Monday.
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Carpinteria historian, educator and former editor of the Citrus Label Society’s bi-monthly newsletter Jim Campos is the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History’s next Talk & Talkback Series speaker. On Thursday, July 10, 5–6 p.m., Campos will discuss citrus crate labels related to Carpinteria and Santa Barbara between 1885 and 1955.
“This talk is a special opportunity to learn from one of the leading scholars on and collectors of citrus crate labels,” Jayme Yahr, the museum’s director, said in a press release sent out last week. “Not only are the labels vibrant and informative from a citrus industry standpoint, but they are also an important aspect of local history.”
This talk is free for museum members, and $10 for visitors. The museum is located at 956 Maple Ave. Learn more online at carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, by emailing info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, or by calling (805) 684-3112. im am os ill resent on local crate la el history at the ne t al al ac eries on uly
Arts ra t aire uly
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host its July Arts & Craft Faire on Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the arts center, located at 865 Linden Ave.
The featured artist for the July faire is Peggy Griffiths, a local jewelry artist whose creations are inspired by the natural beauty of gemstones and pearls. Griffiths will join the show alongside 20 additional local artists, who will present artwork in a wide variety of mediums such as painting, woodwork, glass, paper crafts, pottery and much more. Entertainment will be provided by the Ukulele Jammers in the morning, and The Americana Cats in the afternoon.
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Local artists interested in participating in future fairs can visit the arts center website at carpinteriaartscenter.org to apply; all entries must be handmade by the selling artist.
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he Carpinteria nified School District C SD will likely recommend closing Carpinteria amily School C S before the - school year the C SD Board of rustees confirmed during its une meeting after appro ing a reduction in staff at C S for the - school year. his will lea e the school an alternati e primary school that offers a more family-centered focus with small combination grade classrooms with a single fourth and fifth grade classroom taught by ori ee Collins.
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I’m just gonna say this sucks it does board President aime Diamond said at last uesday’s meeting speaking through tears. I don’t like it. I get nothing from thinking of ha ing to do things like this.
his decision comes following months of amily School parents attending district board meetings and asking board members to pro ide clarity for families and the community regarding the future of C S.
t the beginning of the - school year parents were notified that C S would no longer offer its kindergarten and first grade class due to low enrollment. Shortly after the C SD board re iewed the district’s proposedbudget which included recommendations to not replace an Silk who taught the second and third grade combination class at C S until the end of theschool year. Parents from C S began attending board meetings in ebruary to e press concerns o er grade le els being remo ed without proper notification.
t the une C SD board meeting C S parents asked board members to agendi e the topic of restructuring at C S to allow the subject to be fully discussed and oted on in a public meeting separate from the budget.
he board’s une agenda included an item discussing the reconfiguration of C S which stated that reducing staff at C S including two teachers and two instructional assistants for theschool year would sa e the district about . he reconfiguration proposal also stated that the reductions at C S were being made due to budget constraints declining district enrollment declining C S enrollment increased enrollment in D I classrooms and increased space for Carpinteria transfers to Summerland school.
le en incoming third graders who would ha e attended C S would be kept together in a third-grade classroom at Canalino lementary School according to the proposal.
ourteen community members including parents and former and current C S students spoke in support of amily School during public comment. Community members asked the board to be creati e and work with parents to find a solution that preser es C S. hen I heard amily School was shutting down I was de astated said one incoming C SD fourth grader Saylor. I was already sad because my teacher an was retiring and I was looking forward to graduating fifth grade in amily School If you keep amily School ali e I would deeply appreciate it so much. ther commenters including C S parent ikki ilmore said the decision to close amily School will result in families seeking similar school models in other districts.
s the cost of li ing increases many families are turning to C S as an affordable alue-aligned public option ilmore told the board uesday. osing that means fewer choices and likely more attrition to other schools or out-of-district options.
he bigger picture according to C SD Superintendent Diana igby is that C SD has o erall declining enrollment which impacts the amount of funding the district recei es from the state but roughly the same number of staff members.
ccording to the board’s une agenda deficit spending has caused the C SD’s reser e balance to plummet from the state-re uired to . .
In order for us to maintain our budget we need to reduce sta ng districtwide igby said at the une board meeting. Sta ng is of our budget so particularly for amily School with students currently because we ha e declining enrollment at all our school sites those students can be ser ed at liso Canalino and Summerland elementary schools without incurring additional costs.
igby went on to say that the board considered closing C S before the start of the - school year but Collins who has been at amily School for years asked the board to allow her one more year so her fifth grade students can graduate with her.
Se eral community members echoed potential solutions proposed at pre ious meetings such as reassigning a teacher from within the district to the second and third grade classroom or keeping the school open until enrollment impro es. ther commenters argued with the district’s reasoning for reducing staff with some claiming that enrollment has declined as a direct result of the district’s actions.
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these cuts low enrollment demand for D I and budget pressures with teacher salaries and benefits most highlighted said C S parent essica Petrillo who has spoken at se eral pre ious meetings. C SD’s Dual anguage Immersion or D I programs ha e e panded across seeral school sites o er the past few years. nrollment at C S has been impacted by prolonged uncertainty. Parents ha en’t left at random they’ e left because they don’t know if the program will sur i e ith clear communication and commitment enrollment could absolutely grow she added.
igby said C SD did not ha e those options due to low budget reser es. hen you ha e a budget that has reser es where it should be which is you know to then you can afford to ha e options igby told board members uesday. But our budget is below which is unacceptable and in the ne t fi e years I do not see it increasing with ha ing the reser es as high as they need to be.
Board President Diamond spent some time asking about potential options uestioning igby on a ailable staff and what would happen if Collins remained at the district after amily School closed but she and igby were not able to reach a solution.
Board members ndy Sheaffer and Sally Green encouraged parents to embrace other school sites within the district such as Canalino lementary School. I would lo e to see all of you just step into the Canalino model Green said uesday. I would lo e to see all of you join the Canalino campus join the Summerland campus because your enthusiasm and your ideas you can ha e all those things at Canalino.
he board oted unanimously to appro e the reconfiguration proposal at C S and later unanimously appro ed the - budget.
School Board approves second reading of 2024-27
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C SD Board of rustees unanimously appro ed the second reading of itsocal Control ccountability Plan
C P at the board’s une meeting. he first reading of the C P was held at the une meeting.
he C P which spans o er three school years outlines fi e goals
used to measure student outcome and achie ement across grade le els increase student learning with high uality standards-based instruction that is differentiated for e ery student that all students acti ely engage in learning and participate in a positi e school culture in partnership with parents that all students will graduate from high school and be
college and career ready that district facilities are safe updated and well-maintained for all students and staff and that students with disabilities will increase their performance on the California ssessment of Student Performance and Progress C SPP .
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Carpinteria Family School (CFS) parent Nikki Wilmore told members of the ar interia nified chool District Board o rustees that closing ill result in amilies lea ing the district
Standing up by sitting down
As an American, I stand for the freedom to sit.
Carpinteria Councilmember Mónica Solórzano has drawn criticism for choosing not to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. Some see it as disrespectful. I see it as a powerful and peaceful expression of American values.
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The right to dissent, to protest injustice, to speak truth to power — these are not acts of defiance against our country but a rmations of what makes our country worth believing in. Councilmember Solórzano’s decision is not anti-American. It is uintessentially merican. s the proud son of a highly decorated II arine hero I know my father might have disagreed with her decision — but he would be proud to know that his service protected her right to take that action. That is the American promise. That is what he fought for.
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points with one minute left to go in the fourth quarter. Despite a 22-point performance from Cooney, the Warriors were unable to close the gap and Thacher took the win 35-33.
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Carpinteria is now 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the Citrus Coast League.
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Let’s be clear: Donald Trump holds the worst record of veteran support and treatment in modern merican history — from attacking Gold Star families to calling fallen soldiers suckers. If you’re looking for a cause to rally around in defense of veterans, start there — not with a citizen exercising her right to peaceful protest.
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“We learned that regardless of who you play you must be ready mentally and physically to play at a high level,” said Carpinteria coach Henry Gonzales. “I was happy that we were able to make a game of it. This will only help us to be better and stronger.”
— until I realized not a single Carpinteria business participated. eally In a town with so many solid sandwich spots not one made the cut or e en showed up It’s disappointing to see Carp left out of something that celebrates local food culture especially when we ha e more than a few places that could hold their own. Whether it was lack of outreach or just disinterest I hope ne t year Carpinteria shows up. e’ e got a or too.
Carpinteria boys basketball played four games o er fi e days including a busy three-game weekend at the ordhoff ournament from Dec. - .
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I support anyone who peacefully protests their point of iew. hat is the ery basis of being American. e don’t honor eterans by demanding obedience. e honor them by defending the rights they fought for including the right not to stand. That’s not disrespectful it’s deeply patriotic. his uly th let’s celebrate not just our freedoms — but those who dare to use them when they think those freedoms are being abused or are in jeopardy.
Andy Patrick Carpinteria
Disa ointed in city s vice mayor
I am deeply disappointed in the City ice ayor nica Sol r ano using her elected position on the City Council to protest her personal views. As an elected o cial to the City Council of Carpinteria in California, she took an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution and the laws of California. One of the norms and protocols of this o ce is to always respect the ag of the nited States along with always participating in the Pledge of Allegiance. In not doing this, she brings disrespect to the city council and the citi ens of this town. If she wants to show her views, then she should do it as a private citizen, not an elected o cial. se your free speech right as a pri ate citi en not a public o cial. lso shame on the city council for not standing up to her. o not ru e anyone’s feathers you let her do it.
What image does this show to our youth ur children in school I think it is best that nica resigns from the city council. She has lost the respect of many citi ens of Carpinteria. I like nica ery much but someone ga e you wrong ad ice and now you must resign as city
hank you to ice ayor nica Solórzano for communicating a thoughtful stance on why she is choosing to sit during the Pledge of llegiance at the city council meetings. When the Executive Branch is violating the Constitution, it is a moment for our elected leaders to call attention to these threats and how they impact our community. I encourage other city council members to join nica so that she is not a target by political opponents.
We the people.
Franny Taran Freund Carpinteria
Applauding the bravery of local leader
This is a quote from the Apple documentary trapolations e all must do something. o do nothing only helps the oppressor.”
ow many of us ha e the courage and con iction to stand up for what you think is right ur ice ayor nica Solórzano shows she has the resolution to stand up against what she thinks is wrong. Almost all of this administration’s immigration policies have been met with legal challenges with the policy of separating families the most egregious of all.
Note that the last phrase in the U.S. Pledge of llegiance says ne nation under God indi isible with liberty and justice for all.” The definition of “indivisible” is “impossible to divide or separate yet this is e actly what is happening throughout our nation and the words liberty and justice for all are unheeded as there is no liberty or justice for the thousands of people being illegally deported because of their nationality or skin color. hank you Sol r ano. ou are a courageous young leader and more need to join you.
e are ery proud of your bra e stand against the inequities of this administration and don’t be dismayed as you are ery well supported by most in our community.
Bob Franco Carpinteria
Subterranean parking needed or ur iner Inn
he design for the proposed Sur iner Inn doesn’t include dedicated parking. Instead the projected spaces for staff and patrons are expected to be accommodated in what will remain of City ot and in a proposed new parking lot City
t the ordhoff ournament the arriors started off the action against Sanger on Dec. 5. In what was a physical game, Sanger was able to overpower Carpinteria to take the win, 88-56.
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The next day, Carpinteria faced crosstown rival Cate for an unusual out-of-town “Battle of the 192.”
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In the back-and-forth battle neither team ne er led by more than fi e points and the game was eventually decided by a pair of clutch free throws from Carpinteria’s senior captain Carlo Suarez to seal the win for the Warriors by one point, 65-64.
Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who report edly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff s Office property department for safekeeping.
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We believe it is irresponsible to pave your way to economical feasibility especially in a uni ue coastal community like Carpinteria and particularly by taking public lands. For these reasons, the city must insist on a design that accommodates hotel parking underneath its footprint in a subterranean structure.
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caller reported that she believes her laptop and credit cards were stolen by a female neighbor who lives at the Polo Field apartments. Follow up by deputies.
On the third day of the tournament, the Warriors faced Bishop Diego for a chance to win the consolation championship. Once again, it was a closely fought matchup that was settled by free throws, with Bishop Diego outlasting the Warriors by a slim margin - .
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“What a great, early-season tournament for us,” said Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson. “We found some things to work on and put together some solid performances, but I was most impressed with the attitude, composure, and maturity of our guys.”
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The trio of Carpinteria seniors Suarez, Sebastian Reed and Aiden Alcaraz all averaged double-digit scoring in the tournament. Suarez had 18 points against Cate; Alcaraz had 20 against Bishop; and Reed scored a team-high 29 points against Bishop.
Last week, I stood in front of a room full of people, donors, board members, friends and staff at a fundraising e ent for the Carpinteria Children’s Project. There was a moment when I started to cry because I was reminded of the power of community that is so unique to Carpinteria. ere was a group of indi iduals coming together to learn about the needs of children and families and willing to step in to make a difference.
Whether it’s a local restaurant providing meals for people experiencing homelessness, a group of parents pooling resources to start a skatepark, or a local non o s in in o ll s s i a s s acts of togetherness remind us that we on a o a o burdens alone.
Then on Dec. 9, the Warriors opened up Citrus Coast League play with a road game at illmore. Suare led the way with points in the game and the arriors were able to hold on for a 60-58 win.
This idea of community has roots in something fundamental connection.
Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject ed the scene traveling southbound on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.
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Tellus Law Group works with commercial developers from San Diego to San Francisco, and most of the dozens of commercial redevelopments we have advised on include subterranean parking, e en where legacy contamination e ists. This solution represents a win-win for Carpinteria where the urban-wildlife interface creates irreplaceable li ability. Check-out Santa Barbara’s “Funk Zone” (which occupies a similar geographical area where se eral new projects will rely on underground parking.
Carpinteria is now 3-3 overall and 1-0 in league play.
hether it’s a local restaurant pro iding meals for people e periencing homelessness a group of parents pooling resources to start a skatepark, or a local nonprofit stepping in to fill systemic gaps these acts of togetherness remind us that we don’t ha e to carry our burdens alone.
Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The vehicle was towed.
Landings produce even more powerful sonic booms. Calculations from the EIS . . . . P -Protected Pinnipeds Sea ions would be disrupted by noise and visual disturbance associated with up to alcon launches and up to landing e ents per year. hat means sonic booms annually.
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creasingly fractured community stands as our greatest antidote to disconnection. It’s in the small acts a shared meal a helping hand and the large ones like coming together to ad ocate for change. hen we in est in each other we make the world not just kinder but stronger.
“Tonight was a good reminder to our group that wins in league are hard to come by — especially when we’re on the road,” Fredrickson said.
Cate’s winter sports are starting to heat up, as the Rams soccer and basketball programs prepare to start the bulk of their 2024-2025 schedules.
Deputies responded to narcotic activity and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.
The Coastal Act encourages the concentration of new development in order to avoid cumulative impacts to coastal resources. hese policies re ect an o erarching acknowledgment that well-planned development supports the long-term preservation of coastal resources.
alcon and alcon ea y launches and landings have the potential to cause damage to some structures depending on o erpressure sonic boom le els the structures are exposed to as well as the construction uality and condition of the structures.”
n the soccer field the ams are perfect to start the season at - . ast week Cate picked up a pair of wins over St. Bonaventure on Dec. 5 and Bishop Diego on Dec. 10. Against St. Bonaventure, Cate’s junior striker George Marin continued an unbelie able scoring season with his third consecuti e hat trick. arin finished the game with fi e goals o erall with assists from four different teammates. Cate scored three more goals on the way to an 8-0 win.
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For many families we work with at the Carpinteria Children’s Project, community is not just a support system it’s a lifeline. Take trauma, for example. Families who experience a traumatic e ent are connected to resources through PeRC (Pediatric Resiliency Collaborati e . hrough this partnership I’ e seen how a network of pediatricians, psychologists and community leaders band together to address children’s health and emotional needs ensuring that eery child gets support to o ercome the challenges they and their families face.
On Dec. 12 against Bishop Diego, Marin again proved to be an elite scorer with yet another hat trick. Through four games this season, the junior has now scored 15 goals by himself.
Subterranean parking can be significantly more e pensi e to construct than surface parking and the de elopers may complain that a requirement to internali e the costs of parking in this way will make the Surfliner project infeasible. But why should those costs and impacts be shifted to the public by way of critical habitat loss elimination of the only corridor connecting the belo ed bluffs State Park, and the Slough, and damaging home values of those that live adjacent to ot
man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations. .m. Wea on and Do e iolations Hales ane and ia eal
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In addition to arin’s three goals Cate had the added offense of junior iy Barry — who scored three goals of his own — along with solo goals from juniors Kamil Abdul Nafeo and Oliver Charvel.
As Carpinteria Children’s Project celebrates years of e istence I am grateful for the countless indi iduals and partners who ha e embodied the community spirit. You are why we can continue to create safe nurturing spaces for children and families, and why I continue in this work. So, let’s show up, lend a hand, and embrace the power of togetherness. In doing so, we not only support one another but also create a legacy of compassion and care for future generations. he world needs more of this now than e er before.
ur offense has been firing on all cylinders but we cannot forget the hard work effort and endless grind our midfield and defensi e players put in to make this happen,” said Cate coach Jorge Reynoso.
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n the basketball court Cate picked up its first win of the season with a - win o er the host team ordhoff in the ordhoff ournament. It was a positi e end to a tough tournament that began with two losses against oyal - and Carpinteria
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But let’s be honest community is more than what we gi e it’s also about what we recei e. aising my kids has been a humbling reminder that e en the most prepared parents can’t do it alone. It takes that illage whether it’s the teacher who understands your child’s quirks, the friend who listens without judgment or the stranger who smiles at you during your morning beach walk.
woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper spray. baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.
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In the win o er ordhoff the ams o ercame an early deficit and came back to seal the win with a decisi e - run in the final minutes. Cate was led by junior osh Butler with points and fi e rebounds followed by sophomore Braylin Glomah with 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Senior Marcus Scudder provided a crucial spark for the Rams with 11 points in just eight minutes of action.
I was excited to read the Santa Barbara Independent’s Sandwich Week coverage
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caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.
Teresa Alvarez is the executive director of the Carpinteria Children’s Project. She has over a a o i n in non o l and a passion for helping children and families. Teresa was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and moved to the U.S. with her parents at age two. Growing up as an undocumented student, she learned the importance of having mentors, a strong work ethic, and the value of education. Teresa holds a bachelor’s degree in o iolo o an a as s in s olo o n io an a a a a n l s s on a s of America board and is a founding member o an a a a a a ino i in i l Teresa loves to travel, read and chase after wo o s
woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined the vehicle was not stolen, but was rented a few weeks ago by the woman. She thought the “PERM” on the Arizona license plate meant it was only a “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, she said. After a search of nearby motel rooms associated with the subjects, they, and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will be done for the fraudulently obtained
Information on submitting comments by uly by mail or online ia the project website at VSFBFalconLaunchEIS.com.
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Michael Lesh
11/13/1946 — 07/17/2024
It has been a year since you passed and we miss you. We miss you a lot. Thank you for being our father. Thank you for teaching us not to fear the world. To travel wildly, to dominate Rincon, and to be loyal to our friends.
e will be celebrating your life finally with tequila shots, tacos, and possibly some smoke signals. We hope your friends will all come on Saturday, July 12, 2–6 p.m., at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road, Carpinteria, California, 93013.
Love, your sons Jason and Sean, your grandchildren Bodhi and Chandler, your ex-wife Bunni, your sister Michelle, your mother Marie, and your nephews Eric and Evan.
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Obituaries
Ernest Torres Martinez 12/09/1934 —06/20/2025
Ernest Torres Martinez, 90, was peacefully called home to the Lord on June 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Ernest touched countless lives with his encouraging spirit, gentle wisdom and unwavering commitment to serving others.
Born in Ventura, California, Ernest was the youngest of eleven children born to Maximo and Savina Martinez, who immigrated from Teocaltiche, Mexico. In 1942, the family settled in Carpinteria, where they built their home and raised their children. After the passing of his mother on Christmas Day in 1943, Ernest was lovingly raised by his sister, Lupe Arrellano, along with his father and older brothers. Ernest graduated from Carpinteria High School where he played the clarinet in the school band and participated on the football team. Following in his brother’s footsteps, he proudly served in the United States Army from January 1958 to January 1964, achieving the rank of sergeant. In 1961, Ernest married the love of his life, Jennie Aguilar. Together, they built a beautiful life grounded in faith and family raising fi e children and later welcoming many grandchildren and great-grandchildren into their lives.
A man of quiet strength and deep devotion, Ernest spent 35 years working at Infrared Industries. Throughout his working years and beyond, he remained a faithful member of St. Joseph Parish,
serving as a eucharistic minister and actively participating in SEARCH retreats alongside Jennie. With a heart for service, he offered compassion and counsel to those incarcerated in local jails and juvenile detention centers.
After retiring, Ernest continued to give back to his community. He managed the garden department at Home Improvement part-time and remained dedicated to his volunteer work. Upon moving to Santa Ynez, Ernest alongside Jennie worked closely with Mission Santa Ynez, People Helping People, and St. Vincent de Paul. In his later years, he settled in Santa Barbara, where he continued nurturing his faith through Bible study and remained active in his walking club.
Ernest’s greatest joy came from time spent with family. His warm smile could brighten any room, and his gentle nature made everyone feel at home. He found deep peace in his garden, where he lo ingly tended to owers especially those for ennie e pressing his boundless love through simple, heartfelt acts.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, Maximo and Savina, and his ten siblings: Augustin, Refugio, Jess, Albert, Joe, Lupe, Max, Mike, Lorenzo and Jack. He is now joyfully reunited with them.
Ernest is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Jennie Martinez; his children, Angel Martinez (Rachel), Sabina Martinez, Mark D. Martinez, Sylvia Martinez-Tippets (Thad) and Armando Martinez; his grandchildren, Liana Campos, Mario Martinez, Octavio Campuzano (Tanasia), Rebecca Campuzano Martinez (Alex), Leticia Campuzano Rivera (Eric), Sonia Lo Dolce (Cinzia), Martica Martinez, Remy Martinez, Mark E. Martinez, Sebastian Martinez and Annette Martinez; fourteen great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Cathie Martinez and Mercy Martinez.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at San Roque Church, followed by graveside services at Calvary Cemetery in Santa Barbara. A private reception will follow the interment.
In lieu of owers donations may be made in Ernest’s memory to San Roque Church or the Monastery of Poor Clares in Santa Barbara.
Steven William Bowen
07/31/1950 —06/09/2025
Steven William Bowen, 74, of Cedar City, Utah, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. He was born July 31, 1950, in Van Nuys, California, to William Edward and Claudia Broadhead Bowen.
Steven was a skilled craftsman whose canvas was leather. He took pride in embracing the cowboy legacy by creating lasting works of functional art that would endure with purpose. He created high-quality leather goods and built custom saddles.
As a graduate of Carpinteria High School, he later studied at California Polytechnic State University. Steven owned Bowen Ironworks and later S.W. Bowen Saddlery.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeni Hamel Brown-Bowen, and his parents. Steven is survived by his son, Michael Richard Bowen, who resides in ackson ille lorida and his fi e grandchildren, Madelyn, Makenna, Maya, Maddox and Maris. He is also survived by his sister Susan Kesteleyn (Donald), sister Joelene “Toots” Bowen, and twin brothers Joel Bowen (Ronda) and David Bowen (Kerry).
Steven was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served an honorable mission in Arizona and Las Vegas from 1969-1971. hroughout his life he magnified many callings, including counselor in the Bishopric, Elders Quorum president, member of the Seventies Group, High Priest Group leader, Gospel Doctrine teacher, and Seminary and Primary teacher. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and interment was held at the Cedar City Cemetery, Cedar City, Utah.
THE LAY OF THE LAND
MIKE WONDOLOWSKI
“This project will create jobs.”
This statement is almost guaranteed to be one of the highlights advertised for any commercial development proposal. Apparently, it is obvious why this is a good thing and no explanation is necessary. New jobs for local people — great! Before we have a chance to think this through, the pitch continues with pretty drawings and colorful descriptions of how wonderful the development will be.
Let’s hit pause and backup to the “create jobs” part. New jobs for local people — it sounds good. But we need to explore this idea a little further.
here are different types of jobs and they pay different amounts. Similarly there are different types of housing that ha e different costs. or someone working in a local job to afford local housing the job needs to pay enough to afford the housing. Let’s consider how these match up here in Carpinteria.
Many commercial development proposals we see involve hotels, restaurants, and/or retail in some combination. The jobs created by such developments are among the lowest-paying jobs that exist here.
The most recent Carpinteria Valley conomic Profile describes job sectors listed in order by the average salaries for each sector. Dead last on the list is “Hotel ood Ser ices and only two notches up is “Retail Trade.”
he a erage salary for otel ood Ser ices jobs was only o er minimum wage at the time of the report. Based on California minimum wage in this would be about yr or yr for fast-food workers . etail Trade” average salary is a little higher at o er minimum wage so yr in 2025.
ffordable housing can seem like an oxymoron when we are faced with the sky-high cost for purchasing or renting any type of housing near Carpinteria, or really anywhere from Gaviota to Camarillo. But there are standard definitions for different income le els that correlate to the affordability of different types of housing.
hese definitions are based on how a family’s income compares to the incomes of all the other residents in the area. There is a documented “Area Median Income” I that is updated each year based on actual incomes. That AMI is used to define income le els including oderate-Income, Low-Income, and Very-Low Income.
An individual earning the average salary for otel ood Ser ices or for Retail Trade falls into the Very-Low Income category which is below of the I and would be unlikely to afford any housing by themsel es. en a two-income household with these average salaries would have a total income below the ow-Income imit of I for housing and possibly below the Very-Low Income limit if they have any children.
The bottom line is that people with the average salaries for jobs in these sectors simply cannot afford market-rate housing anywhere near Carpinteria. The only way these Very-Low Income and Low-Income workers could live anywhere near here is if they could find housing that is below market so they could afford the cost. Where does below-market rate hous-
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ing come from or-profit housing de elopers obviously do not choose to build housing and sell it for less than the market price. New housing developments may be required to set aside a small percentage of units as below-market. But new developments create demand for new jobs, most of which are low-wage. Rarely does the percentage of required below-market units even meet the increased demand for below-market housing created by building the majority of the development as market-rate units. or more e planation of this problem see the arch ay of the Land column here: tinyurl.com/ oreDemand.
This leaves it up to the government and non-profits to come up with the money to build below-market rate housing. Estimates vary for the cost of this, but a few data points are:
ccording to a analysis the nited States Department of ousing and rban De elopment D spent a nationwide a erage of to create a one-bedroom affordable housing unit. See details tinyurl.com Dcost.
More representative of Coastal California a report from showed the average construction cost of new below market rate housing in the Bay Area was o er per unit and likely more now . See details tinyurl.com Bay reacost.
recent report from the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury states the average cost to build a single affordable unit in the
Is this job creation a good thing? Sure —for lo w o ak s i o an leaves it to the public to supply housing for the low-paid employees in those jobs.
city of Santa Barbara is approaching million. See details tinyurl.com SBcost.
This means that every new low-paying job creates new demand for below-market rate housing, and that housing is only built when the government or non-profits help pay for it —somewhere near a million dollars per unit. Where does that money come from? It comes from the public, meaning all of us!
With this understanding, we are now prepared to understand the real significance when proponents of a new commercial project say, “This project will create jobs.”
Is this job creation a good thing Sure for the developer who makes their profit and lea es it to the public to supply housing for the low-paid employees in those jobs.
But for all the rest of us, not so much.
Mike Wondolowski is president of the Carpinteria Valley Association (www.facebook.com/ carpinteriavalleyassociation), a local organization dedicated to maintaining the small
beach town nature of our community. In over 35 years of involvement in planning issues, he has witnessed visionary successes, as well as decisions that were later widely regretted. When not stuck indoors, he can often be found enjoying Carpinteria’s treasures including kayaking and snorkeling along the coast, nnin o ikin on l ffs o anklin Trail, or “vacationing” as a tent camper at the State Beach.
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Sunday, May 17
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Halos& Pitchforks
A reader sends a halo to Paul and Anna at Risdon’s Auto Care Center for uickly helping when the steering bolts came out.
reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”
reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”
was recovered and booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff s Office property.
A reader sends a halo to the kind gentleman who helped the reader’s mom up, after she fell at the start of the parade. “You were so kind to help and we wish we had gotten your name. My mom is doing well.”
reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who report edly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff s Office property department for safekeeping.
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Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject ed the scene traveling southbound on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.
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and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.
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Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The
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man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was session of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth.
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reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”
reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the H LP of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. Thank you for your kindness.
A reader sends a halo to doctors Clark and Rasmussen, and all the staff at Sansum, for helping with the reader’s sore foot. ou are all ery professional and courteous and we are lucky to ha e you in our community
reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. great way to start the day.”
reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”
reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city s beautiful ower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
A reader sends a halo to Jarrett and Heidi Johnson for opening up their home to a student that was in need of a place to li e for the past two years and to the student, for not only graduating from Carpinteria igh School but being accepted to enroll at ri ona State ni ersity this fall. Congrats to all three for a job well done
reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over the top customer service. The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”
reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
A reader sends a halo to all the parks people who keep the boardwalk clean and take care of all the other areas in the city.
A reader sends a halo to Jill Castro and Michael Avery for providing a great meal for the less fortunate in town, and to Fon Ha, Brass Bird and Carol Nichols for helping out.
reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”
reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. hen the roof top ag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”
black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.
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caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.
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woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a
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27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran out of the house naked and was last seen running towards Summerland. Deputies responded and located a man walking nude on North Jameson near Sheffield. The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the hospital to detox. His mother drove him to the hospital.
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Santa Barbara Police Department. traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined the vehicle was not stolen, but was rented a few weeks ago by the woman. She thought the “PERM” on the Arizona license plate meant it was only a “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, she said. After a search of nearby motel rooms associated with the subjects, they, and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will be done for the fraudulently obtained
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reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”
A reader sends a halo to Coach Van Latham for continuing to hold the ll-Comers track meets when so many others ha e disappeared. It’s good work you do helping all those young runners build strength good health and confidence that will ser e them for life. nd thanks for including us older runners. e need strength and confidence too.
reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”
reader sends a halo to Nikki at H AT Culinary. I went to my first class this week end with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a T show, she should be on the Food Network already.
A reader sends a halo to the 500 people who happily signed a written petition epressing their support for a Carpinteria Trader Joe’s. “Here’s hoping that they listen to us. ou can still Google e uest a rader oe’s in y City’ to make it happen.
reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”
reader sends a halo to Diana a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
reader sends a pitchfork to people who allow their friends to park dilapidated ehicles and motor homes on residential streets. It’s an eye sore and a safety concern for residents who li e here. It’s also a city code iolation. here are established parking ones for s and motor homes and it’s not in our residential neighborhoods.”
reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures however, I wouldn t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”
reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”
reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior arriors Football. e appreciate all you do for our families, play ers and program. You rock!”
reader sends a pitchfork to the man who yelled get off my lawn to a young woman walking her dog. If you don’t want people walking to the beach on your lawn you should hit up the city to get a sidewalk. ou are the only location with no sidewalk on that street people are bound to walk on it to go to the beach.
reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”
reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
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reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys Girls Club, for removing the toxic uphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
reader sends a pitchfork to the State Park for “letting the Outdoor Fitness Center fall into rust and ruin. hat was once a great community spot is now a forgotten skeleton of pull-up bars and broken dreams. Someone should fi this place up it deserves better.”
suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
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Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.
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he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver s seat to fix the reclining mecha nism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff s Office property for destruction.
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Mendez — Paul Sonya (Orsburn) Mendez and Stephan “Steve” Paul of Oxnard were married at Lions Park in Carpinteria on May 17, 2025. he wedding was o ciated by ariano uno the bride’s uncle and the bride was given in marriage by Robert Mendez, the bride’s brother. The maid
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he couple will honeymoon on a seen-day Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas Puerto ico the Dominican epublic and urks and Caicos.
class of graduate and a Santa Barbara Business College class of graduate. Her parents are Gloria Mendez and the late Robert Mendez, both of Carpinteria.
Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.
Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to con icting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.
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Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male sub ect driving the sedan ed the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel
Ste e is a Pleasant alley igh School class of graduate. e also attended Pasadena City College and UC Santa Barbara. His parents are Leah Paul of Surrey, British Columbia, and the late Lowell Paul.
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Sonya and Ste e are the co-owners of Paragon Builders Construction Inc.
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Thursday, July 3
English Language Conversation
Group Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314
Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536
Meet a NASA Engineer Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4 p.m. Speaker: Belinda J. Shreckengost, senior mechanical and thermal systems engineer, NASA JPL Dungeons Dragons Club Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Full. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: Hibiscus Moon Thario’s Kitchen, Italian Restaurant, 3807 Santa Claus Lane, 5–8 p.m. (805) 684-2209
World’s Safest Bingo! Main Beach at Linden Avenue. 6–7 p.m. Free. All ages. Held Thursdays through Aug. 28. Spon-
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sored by Carpinteria Community Library. WorldsSafestBingo@gmail.com
Live Music: Will Breman Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6:30–9:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Friday, July 4
Holiday: Independence Day
Lions Club of Carpinteria Annual Community BBQ Lions Park, 6197 Casitas Pass Road. 11:30 a.m. 4 p.m.; BBQ served noon 3 p.m. BBQ tri-tip and chicken. Tickets: Adults, $20; seniors, $15; child, $10. Game and door prizes. Live music: The Rincons. Proceeds support community projects.
Live Music: Will Breman Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m.
Saturday, July 5
Clase de Ingles Para Principiantes
Clase Gratuita Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9:30 a.m.
carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Arts Crafts Faire Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 20+ vendors. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue. 10 a.m. noon. Free. (805) 886-4382
Art Opening: Libby Holland Santa Barbara Hives, 516 Palm Ave. p.m. santabarbarahives.com
Live Music: King Bee Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m.
Live Music: Ray Jarique Trio Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6:30–9:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Sunday, July 6
Live Music: Special Musical Guests Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 3–6 p.m.
Beach Clean-Up Beach at Elm Avenue. 5–7 p.m. Organized by Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning; bring gloves, buckets
Open Mic Nite with Brandon Kinalele Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, July 7
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Music Mondays Sing Along Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. p.m. (805) 729-1310
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Tai Chi Together Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:30-4:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Tuesday, July 8
AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. noon. (202) 997-0429
Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Clases De Preparación Para El Examen De Ciudadanía U.S. Citizenship Test Preparation Class Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30-6:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly. $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Wednesday, July 9
Meeting: Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 6:45–8 a.m. Speaker: Sonia Aguila, Carpinteria teacher and 2023 National Bilingual Teacher of the Year. Visitors welcome; coffee and breakfast provided.
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball for Beginners Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Coffee Meet Up Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–9:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Senior Arts Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9-10 a.m. (805) 886-4382
Carpinteria Knitters Group Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382
Adult Advanced-Beginner Spanish Classes Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 3–4:30 p.m. $8 per class. Live Music: Vinny Berry Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400 Foreign Film Series: “The Crime Is Mine” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Show starts 6:30 p.m. Rated R. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students/seniors. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
ONGOING
Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@centralcoastseniors.org
Teens come together for Teen Mural Project
COURTESY PHOTOS
Local teens came together at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Wednesday une kicking off the th annual een ural Project under the direction of mural artist John Wullbrandt.
With Wullbrandt’s help, 44 teens co-designed and painted a mural at the center, with the theme Community ith a ittle elp rom y riends in mind. hey then took home panels and painting supplies to create individual panels; those panels will be returned to the arts center in July and installed as one large, united mural. he project is an annual community-dri en initiati e that brings together local youth professional artists and olunteers to create a public work of art that re ects the spirit of Carpinteria arts center representati e ana iegler said.
More than 40 teens painted a mural at the arts center on June 18. They were led by artist John Wullbrandt, at front in blue.
Lucy Kane
John Wullbrandt
From left, Esteban and Noel Cardona.
Amaya Kuryliw
Rods A N D Roses
PHOTOS BY INGRID BOSTROM AND GLENN DUBOCK
Cars pulled directly from decades past made their way down Linden Avenue on Saturday, June 28 for Carpinteria’s Rods Roses Classic Car Show, held each year ahead of the Independence Day Parade. From 10 a.m. to p.m., car enthusiasts learned about these classic collections and the dedication poured into them. Pick up next week’s Coastal View News for pictures of the Rods Roses award winners.
The Driver’s Choice trophy was handmade by Abraham Coleman.
Greg Salgado took home the Rods & Roses Classic Award.
Happy 4th of July
P OTOS BY NGR D BOSTROM
Carpinteria celebrated the Fourth of July holiday a bit early this year, gathering for the city’s Independence Day Parade on Saturday, June 28. Eleven-year-old Soleil Perry opened up the parade with her rendition of the National Anthem, before Carpinteria’s well-known names and groups headed down Linden Avenue, waving and smiling to those watching on.
Soleil Perry, center, sings the National Anthem, Sienna Kelly and John Palminteri at back.
Carpinteria High School cheerleaders march down Linden Ave.
Kinderkirk’s Winona Ale ander Old
John Wullbrandt follows the horses with the Carpinteria Beautiful cart.
Corrine on Gunther with Los Padres Out tters
The Peace Corps Association
Dan of PizzaMan Dan’s
with announcers
Bobbie and Maggie Reynolds march with the Boy Scouts.
The SB Forge band plays on their truck, including from left, Andy Patterson, Marshall Patterson, Aaron White, Josephine Patterson and Joel Patterson.
Old Spanish Days Fiesta members walk in the parade.
2024 Carpinterian of the Year Lynda Fairly stands, driven by Carpinteria Community Association representative Gary Dobbins.
Eva Smathers, with Carpinteria’s AgeWell Pickleball Group.
ON THE ROAD
CVN
celebrates
in Minnesota
Longtime Minneapolis snowbird BJ Anderson, pictured holding a copy of Coastal View News, celebrated 75th birthday in late May at the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, Minnesota, alongside Carpinteria residents Jim and Heidi Michener, Wayne and Carol Daily from Arizona, Ivie and Al Cooley from Minnesota, and Barb Powell from Colorado.
CVN sees landmarks in Portugal
Carpinteria residents Denise and Bill Barker recently visited Cape St. Vincent in the Algarve region of Portugal, snapping a photo with their copy of Coastal View News
“This landmark is the most southwestern tip of Portugal as well as mainland Europe,” the Barkers said. “Portugal is a wonderful country to visit and the people were very friendly and helpful.”
CVN visits historical sites in Turkey, Greece
Michael Quigley and Lisa Rader of Carpinteria enjoyed time visiting the sentient ruins at phesus in urkey just off the coast of the egean Sea as well as the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. “(Ephesus) is the site of the second largest library of ancient times,” Rader said. “The Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena. It was constructed in 447 BC.”
GOING ON THE ROAD?
Snap a photo with your Coastal View News in hand and email it to news@coastalview.com. Tell us about your trip!
CLUB SCENE
Lions celebrate outgoing, incoming presidents
he ions Club of Carpinteria held its th Installation of cers on Sunday June 29. More than 90 guests attended the dinner at the Lions Community Building in Lions Park.
The Lions celebrated outgoing president Barry Brand for his service and installed the club’s new president, Ray Lane. Lane’s theme for his presidential year is “Honor Through Service.”
Noon Rotary learns about toxic home products with Natural Haven
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon recently invited Karen Bloom of Natural Haven to speak to club members about her business, which helps people identify and remove toxic items from their homes.
Bloom spoke to club members about creating healthy environments for families by identifying and removing harmful products in the home, such as home decor or cleaning products. Natural Haven’s services include a room-by-room toxin-free makeover. Bloom also provides lifestyle tips for everyday health improvements. Those interested in learning more about Natural Haven can visit naturalhavensb. com.
Lion Ray Lane will lead the Lions Club of Carpinteria as its new president.
From left, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon member Dr. Roland Rotz, club President Whitt Hollis, owner of Natural Haven Karen Bloom, and club member Matthew Berger.
THE BOOK NOOK
Friends of the Carpinteria Library recommend...
“The Invisible Wall” by Harry Bernstein
“The Invisible Wall” by Harry Bernstein is a simple memoir that offers a raw account of a young ussian ewish boy outside of Manchester, England during the time of World War I. The main themes of the book are family dynamics, racial/ religious con ict and po erty. arry is the youngest of fi e children until ten years later when his younger brother is born. eanwhile a horribly alcoholic father guides the dedicated and destitute family
through treacherous times. ost endearing in this book is how sweet arry is with his mother. e shares a bed with his two older brothers’ feet in his face. He and his mother forage under a market table, recovering bruised and spoiled fruit to resell from their home. The story is told in a voice as innocent and faithful as arry was.
An important aspect of “The Invisible all is the perspecti e of growing up in ewish ngland with heart wrenching historic detail. Definitely a good read.
—Stephanie Anderson, Friends of Carpinteria Community Library
Carpinteria Community Library recommends...
“March” by John Lewis few days ago while researching the history of public libraries in the United States, I stumbled across a video of the moment when Congressman and ci il rights icon ohn ewis recei ed the ational Book ward in for his autobiographical graphic novel trilogy,
arch. I was really mo ed by his words as he stood there in tears: “I remember in when I was years old with some of my sisters, brothers, and cousins going down to the public library trying to get a library card and we were told that the library wasn’t for coloreds
That emotional memory is just one glimpse of what arch holds inside. er its three olumes you’re pulled into the civil rights movement from the inside out you feel the crushing weight of injustice, the sting of exclusion, and the ugliness of hatred aimed at people for simply being different.
It’s not an easy read because none of it is fiction. his is real history that forces us to see how cruel and inhumane our society can be and how far ordinary people had to go to fight for what’s right. Some parts are especially hard to stomach: politicians and law enforcement persecuting and locking up innocent people just because of the color of their skin while e eryday citi ens stood by or worse joined in — to humiliate and attack peaceful activists. And “March” naturally
pushes you to look at today’s world too to ask how much has changed and to see that people are still targeted and marginali ed for who they are who they lo e or where they come from. en so there’s so much hope in these pages. ohn ewis and so many others ne er stopped fighting for justice no matter what they faced. he black-and-white artwork makes you feel e ery moment the pain and the courage alike. “March” doesn’t just tell an important story it’s a powerful reminder of what we should stand for and the values that make us better as a country.
If you’ e ne er read a graphic no el before, this is a great place to start. The story is incredible, and the format makes it so engaging — it really pulls you in. I hope you’ll check out arch not just for what you’ll learn but to see how meaningful (and fun!) reading a graphic novel can be. All three volumes are available at the Carpinteria Community ibrary.
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Eric Castro, Carpinteria Community Library
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Through the lens...
of Chuck Graham
This photographers Carpinteria
I arrived in Carpinteria three-and-a-half years ago during a pandemic a er having an epiphany to visit my sister and family in Montecito. I thought, “Why not take a leap of faith, sell my home and nd a home that can enhance this ‘Encore Chapter’ of my life?”
This summer, Coastal View News asked local photographers a uestion Where do you see beauty in Carpinteria Over the ne t si weeks, flip open the center o each week s print to see Carpinteria through their eyes.
The teeming salt marsh
Since 1975, the Carpinteria Salt Marsh has long been a source of inspiration. s an and year old, ondly remember living in Sandyland Cove and constantly catching the ire o my parents as my muddy ootprints tracked onto the back deck overlooking one o the last remaining, ecologically important, and cleanest coastal wetlands in Southern Cali ornia.
was so grate ul to isa and en Price or renting me their cute mother in-law suite while I looked in a very “hot” market. As the months went by in a hot housing market, one thing was certain: I had to make Carpinteria my home, and with that, the vision was realized.
What is amazing to me is the “giving spirit” of Carpinteria. I was so welcomed by everyone, and so in return, I give back in any way I can to this beauti ul community.
n , the completion o the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park restored vital acreage to the e isting estuary with walking trails and upland salt marsh habitat. hroughout the teeming marsh, wetland flora such as multi colored pickleweed, coyote bush, ragrant hummingbird sage, shady willow trees, saltbush and vibrant Cali ornia bri lebush provide cover or over species o birds that have been documented across the ecosystem.
I am also a passionate volunteer for Santa Barbara Wildlife Care etwork and assist Channel slands arine ildli e nstitute C . My passion is with all wildlife, but raptors are my absolute favorite. I also recently joined the board of Ojai Raptor Center.
t s not di cult to spot llen s and nna s hummingbirds, long billed curlews, whimbrels, wading herons and egrets, peregrine alcons, red shouldered hawks, bushtits, northern pintails, bu ehead and Cali ornia thrashers. on t orget your binoculars and leave the mud in the marsh.
I believe my photography of birds and marine animals has taken on a new life since I started rescuing precious wildlife around Santa Barbara. t is one thing to photograph these beauti ul birds, but it is another to rescue them. I feel something special while looking at them now
lmost any day o the week you can nd me at Rincon, Padaro Beach or trekking the Mesas and preserves of Carpinteria and our central coast assisting in rescues or capturing images o the beauty around us.
–Susie Clothier
Tern With An Appetizer | Padaro Beach, 2024 Black Crown Night Heron | Tar Pits,
My Beach Boy Haden | Padaro Beach, July 2024
Rincon Skies | October 2023
Willits Racing | Santa Claus Beach, June 2024
Surf Scoter Padaro Beach,
A male Allen’s hummingbird in the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park.
Black phoebe
American wigeons
LEFT: A Vernal pool inside the Carpinteria Marsh.
ABOVE: A double-crested cormorant airs out its wings.
Male common merganser in main channel.
A red-tailed hawk soars over the marsh.
California thrasher serenades the marshland.
Gadwall
Male cinnamon teal wing stretches in the marsh.
Peregrine falcon at the ready. the pickleweed.
Margie E. Burke
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Sunday, June 22
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Deputies responded to an alarm at the clubhouse at a local apartment complex. Deputies discovered a transient from Bakersfield had entered the locked clubhouse and intended to charge her cell phone. She was arrested and booked into jail.
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grocery store and found the suspects had left the scene.
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An unknown suspect stole the victim’s electric bike from outside his apartment sometime on June 23 between 1200 and 1500 hours.
Tuesday, June 24
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The Pine Haven Motel and Ca located on the Coast Highway today s Car interia venue were roud new elements o Car interia s downtown in .
Deputies responded to a radio call of an for a possible tra c collision. Deputies contacted the victim who advised she had jumped onto the hood of her boyfriend’s parked vehicle after a verbal dispute. The suspect accelerated and turned his vehicle causing the victim to fall off the car and onto the concrete sustaining serious injuries. Deputies canvassed the suspect’s residence in Goleta where he was located and taken into custody.
Friday,
Editor’s note: Longtime Carpinterian Lou Panizzon recently discovered a copy of a 1940 Directory of Carpinteria Valley and Summerland online and forwarded it to Coastal View News. Published by the Carpinteria Herald, Coastal View News’ predecessor, the 30-page book includes addresses—no phone numbers—for every family listed. Also included is a “Historical sketch” about Carpinteria Valley that has been reprinted here in sections over the last several weeks. Former installments published in CVN, can be found at coastalview.com.
Possibly three unknown female suspects were seen driving a vehicle on Shepard Mesa Road. The females exited the vehicle to take mail from one residence and a package from another residence. The reporting party witnessed it on a security camera and was able to provide us with a vehicle description and a license plate. The vehicle was found abandoned in a driveway on Casitas Pass Road. Deputies observed narcotics in plain view and located the stolen mail and contents from the package. The vehicle was towed and a follow-up will be done to try and identify the outstanding suspects.
June 27
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White House once removed
Monday, June 23
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Deputies responded to a disturbance call and upon arrival, contacted a subject who was intoxicated and was unable to care for himself and was arrested. He was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail without incident.
Tucked under an oak canopy off Foothill Road, Ivy Oaks, the longtime home of the Llewellyn Goodfield Jr. family, once housed Chester Alan Arthur II, son of the 21st President of the United States. The craftsman home and barn at 3929 Foothill Road were built around 1909 by Jerome and Grace Chaffee. Chester Arthur and his wife, Myra Fithian Arthur, lived there from 1916 to 1936. The Arthurs named the property Nirvana, but its next owner, Ruth Melin, changed it to Ivy Oaks. Llewellyn and Catherine Goodfield moved from Santa Barbara to Ivy Oaks in 1948 with their two sons because they wanted more space for the boys. Llewellyn Jr. and wife Marilyn now own the property. Their son Graham was raised there and now lives in the converted barn with his wife, Hannah, and their two children. The Goodfields delight in sharing the beauty and serenity of the property with family and friends.
Besides the school buildings that have been constructed during the depression years, the county built the Veterans Memorial building on the old Aliso school site which has proven of great accommodation to the residents of the town besides hous ing the fire department, the ustice court, the library and the welfare department.
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A short time ago, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian G. ood began the construction of a busi ness block on Linden Avenue, which, when completed will be the largest business structure in town.
Thirty years ago, all of the lemons that were grown in the Valley, except those that were hauled to Santa Barbara, were packed in the packing house of the C. . Hub bard Fruit company which was not much larger than the Herald office building. That company has built four additions to the plant until now the house covers the whole block. This company is now the Carpinteria Lemon Association.
The victim reported a male and female suspect scammed her by convincing her she would get a percentage of a winning $1,000,000 lottery ticket if she would help them. The two suspects convinced the victim to withdraw money from the bank and give them her jewelry and clothes, which she bought from Goodwill, in exchange for a percentage of the winning ticket. After the victim gave the suspects money, jewelry, and the clothes, they gave her a receipt and told her to go into a local grocery store, and when the grocery store employees informed the victim that they thought she was scammed, she left the
American Medical Response found an individual sleeping in his truck while at the stop light. Deputies contacted the driver who was already outside his vehicle sitting on the sidewalk with AMR. The suspect was found to be intoxicated with a BAC of .20%. The suspect was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.
little over ten years ago, the Carpinteria Mutual Citrus Association was organized and a packing house was built on Sixth street extending to the railroad side track. Two additions have been added to this plant so that now the house covers the whole block.
The original service station was established at the southeast corner of the state highway and Linden Avenue about twenty three years ago. This station consisted of a stand of two pumps and a small fruit stand. That was ade uate as there were not many automobiles in the valley.
This service station gave way for a fine super service station which was constructed by the Seaside Oil Company, the first one of its kind to be built here. This super service station was ra ed last winter when that company constructed the fine plant at the
Since that time, other oil companies have built fine super service stations until now there are only two corners on the state highway through town on which there
kind that was ever established in Carpinteria. Later the Pine Haven Auto Camp, now the Pine Haven Motel, was established.
hen the ow Mueller building was constructed on the state highway at lm street, Carpinterians were provided with their first real theatre. This building houses a caf , a store and a barber shop.
Car • PET • teria
To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.
The finest caf Carpinterians have ever en oyed locally was opened the fore part of August, the Pine Haven Coffee Shop.
Meet tan the sta fie
eet Stan a fi e-year-old gentleman who is pounds of pure love and loyalty. Stan, who is with Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS), is looking for his forever home. He’s neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
SBCAS volunteers shared: “(Stan has) a big heart, a sturdy build, and the soul of a cuddle bug. Past the puppy chaos but still full of life, Stan is all about calm companionship and steady affection. hether he’s lounging by your side or taking a relaxed stroll, he’s happiest just being near his people.”
Interested in fostering or adopting Stan? He’s at the SBC S shelter in Goleta located at erpass Road. The shelter is open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Learn more by emailing sbcassouthfostercoordinator@gmail.com.
Hearing on the request of Bailey Hochhalter to consider the following:
• Case No. 23VAR-00001, for a Variance from the setback regulations in compliance with Section 35-173 of Article II, on property zoned 7-R-1, to allow for reduced front and rear setbacks instead of those required in the R-1 Zone District; • Case No. 22CDP-00000-00144, for a Coastal Development Permit in compliance with Section 35-169 of Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, on property zoned 7-R-1 to allow for conversion of a breezeway and greenhouse into habitable and additions to an existing single family dwelling; and • Determine the project is exempt pursuant to section 15301 and 15305 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, as outlined in the Notice of Exemption included as Attachment C.
The application involves AP No. 005160-069, located at 2519 Emerson Street, on property zoned Single Family Residential (7-R-1), in the Summerland area, 1st Supervisorial District.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Publish: July 3, 2025
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO:
(1) WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A CDP HEARING APPLICATION AND
(2) APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE CDP HEARING APPLICATION
This may affect your property. Please read.
Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval and issuance of a CDP Hearing application by the Planning and Development Department.
The development requested by this application is under the jurisdiction of the and therefore a public hearing on the application is normally required prior to any action to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. However, in compliance with the the Director intends to waive the public hearing requirement unless a written request for such hearing is submitted by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department within the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Veronica King at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, by email at kingv@countyofsb.org or by fax at (805) 568-2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided.
or any aggrieved person adversely affected by such decision. An appeal, which shall be writing, and accompanying fee shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department Zoning and Permit Information Counter located at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, CA, within the 10 calendar days following the date of the action by the Zoning Administrator. There is a $669.06 fee for both non-applicants and owner/applicant appeals to the Planning Commission. A fee will not be charged if the development which is the subject of the appeal is defined as development that may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 30603(a).
If you challenge the project 23VAR00001 in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Zoning Administrator prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a disability-related modifi cation or accommodation or are exempt from applicable Health Officer Orders, including auxiliary aids or services such as sound enhancement equipment or an American Sign Language interpreter, to participate in this hearing, please contact Hearing Support Staff at 805-568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements. If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the hearing telephonically or electronically, please contact Hearing Support Staff at 805-568-2000.
23VAR-00001 Hochhalter Addition Summerland
22CDH-00000-00144, Exempt from CEQA 15301 and 15305,
must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this CDP Hearing application.
To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so. Appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/ sbco/Default.aspx by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal
For
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://ca-santabarbaracounty.civicplus.pro/1499/Planning-PermitProcess-Flow-Chart
Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: https://www. countyofsb.org/160/Planning-Development Publish: July 3, 2025
NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
This may affect your property. Please read.
Notice is hereby given that the Director of the Planning and Development Department intends to take an action to approve, approve with conditions, or deny an application for a Time Extension for the project described below. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, the earliest this action may occur is on the eleventh day following the date of this notice indicated below.
PUBLIC COMMENT: A public hearing will not be held on this matter. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to submit written testimony in support or opposition to the proposed project 25TEX 00010. All letters should be addressed to Planning and Development, Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 2058, Attention: Kathleen Volpi. Letters, with two copies, should be received in the office of the Planning and Development Department a minimum of 24 hours prior to the earliest date of action by the Director identified above.
To receive additional information regarding this project, and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Kathleen Volpi at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 2058, or by email at volpik@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568 2033.
PROPOSAL: VINCENT’S MINISTRI-
ES LLC ADDITIONAL MOBILE HOME SPACES TIME EXTENSION
WARNING: Failure by person to request public hearing may result in the loss of the person’s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this CDP Hearing Application to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors.
If a request for public hearing is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a CDP Hearing application. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the CDP Hearing application is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project please contact Veronica King at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, or by email at kingv@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568-2513.
PROPOSAL: BARNICK BARN
PROJECT ADDRESS: 4321 MARINA DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 2nd SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT
THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE
DATE OF NOTICE: 7/3/2025 REQUEST FOR HEARING EXPIRATION DATE: 7/24/2025 PERMIT NUMBER: 25CDH-00001 APPLICATION FILED: 1/7/2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: •Applicant: Barnick, Michael • Proposed Project: Proposed project includes a (N) Barn/ Workshop (1,435 NSF), Demolition of (E) Tennis Court and (N) landscaping. APPEALS: The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny
Consumer Confidence Report
www.cvwd.net/documents/2024CCR.pdf or scan QR code A paper copy can be printed directly from the above noted webpage. To have the 2024 CCR mailed to you, email info@cvwd.net or call 805-684-2816. Details about the source and quality of the Carpinteria Valley Water District's drinking water delivered in 2024 is
PROJECT ADDRESS: 340 OLD MILL RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 2nd SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT
DATE OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
ACTION: On or after 7/3/2025, the Director of the Planning and Development Department intends to approve this Time Extension for the development described below, based on the ability to make all of the required findings and subject ot the terms and conditions.
PERMIT NUMBER: 25TEX 00010
APPLICATION FILED: 4/11/2025
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 059 160 020 ZONING: MHP
PROJECT AREA: 26.21
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THROWBACK
Rincon Point and the Beach Boys
BY VINCE BURNS
At Huntington and Malibu
They’re shooting the pier
At Rincon they’re walkin’ the nose
We’re going on safari to the islands this year So if you’re coming get ready to go
Everyone knows these lyrics to the Beach Boys’ Surfin’ Safari which put incon Point on the popular culture map. las the passing in une of the band’s songwriting leader and musical genius Brian ilson b. makes timely a re iew of the famous group’s connections with our fa orite beach.
he Beach Boys largely an e tended family from awthorne of high school students and recent grads managed by the ilsons’ domineering father urry debuted as a band in appearing at a Dick Dale show in December. By une they had a Capitol ecords contract and Surfin’ Safari launched as a single reaching on the charts. In ctober their first album Surfin’ Safari released it would e entually sell a million copies. ernight the Beach Boys were the country’s top musical surf group edging out competition from early instrumental bands like he entures and Surfaris and then eclipsing an and Dean whose hit Surf City was co-written by Brian ilson. it followed effortless hit o er the ne t few years. But the later s were shall we say more complicated for the band after all we’re talking about a family e’ll skip the dark details which include plenty of lawsuits mental illness feuds and a terrifying cameo appearance from Charlie anson.
Surprisingly Surfer Girl was the last surfing-themed Beach Boys hit. hereafter the group led by Brian ilson began to address topics beyond the beach. But the association in the public mind of the Beach Boys and surfing ne er ended just like Sandra Dee could ne er outrun Gidget seeming to force the band to stay in fore er. s one band biographer wrote By the summer of ’ Brian was already e amining broader themes. o Brian’s and the group’s detriment the image of the Beach Boys ne er caught up with Brian. ith years of hindsight the later work of ilson and the band culminating in Pet Sounds pro ed the group was much more than just a teeny-bopper hit machine. hen Pet Sounds released reigning music gods like George arrison and ohn ennon called to congratulate ilson on the remarkable album. or a time e en the Beatles were unsure how to respond to Pet Sounds.
But in all this lay in the future. Before the dark side of fame intruded Surfin’ Safari caught the moment just as the Gidget franchise and lighter boards pro ided the fuel for the baby boom generation to ignite the new lifestyle. ho wrote the masterpiece Brian ilson and cousin ike o e b. are credited but neither was
Surfin’ Safari as the Beach Boys
hit song o the same name, hich namechec s Rincon oint as a rime sur s ot
much of a surfer. In fact Dennis ilson - drums ocals songwriting was the band’s only a id surfer. But with Safari credited to Brian ilson and o e it’s natural to wonder from whose head came the lyrics’ lesson in surf geography. In Da id eaf’s account Brian ilson the Beach Boys and the California yth first published it was Brian’s then-girlfriend’s brother immy Bowles who clued him in to the surfing locales for Surfin’ S . Perhaps he also helped with hot spots namechecked in Surfin’ Safari.
So who was walkin’ the nose at incon Point ca. short list of the most prolific incon nose-riders at the time oey Cabell emp aberg ayne iyata ike Doyle and ance Carson. e know this because many of them appeared doing just that in early surf films featuring incon like Surf ania the original Big ednesday Surfing ollow Days
incon and Psyche ut . nd of course the ater Spoon designed and refined at incon was one of the preeminent noseriders in surfboard history.
hether singing about the beach fast cars or a letterman sweater a special talent of the Beach Boys was their ability to cram so many pop culture references into their songs that the lyrics became eritable encyclopedias of the early s SoCal youth scene. ho else for e ample could turn an ode to a big-block engine and a limited-slip differential into Surfin’ Safari’s B-side
When I take her to the track she really shines She always turns in the fastest times My four speed,dual quad, Posi-Traction 409
If you belie e the Beach Boys had an-
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Whether singing about the beach, fast cars or a letterman sweater, a special talent of the Beach Boys was their ability to cram so many pop culture references into their songs that the lyrics became veritable encyclopedias of the early 1960s SoCal youth scene.
other song mentioning incon you might be thinking of an and Dean’s early onolulu ulu an ode to a mythical surf goddess the ueen of the surfer girls known to all the surfers from incon to Baja. r maybe another an and Dean tune Surf oute which also namechecks incon the studio Surf Stocks also co ered the tune . Gi en the Beach Boys’ limited real-world surfing other connections between the band’s lyrics and incon are few and far between. ne such stretch is the mention in Surfin’ S of surfing’s spread to the shores of Peru. s it happens one of incon surfing’s earliest local proselyti ers en esson - competed in the .S. Surfing Championship in
at untington Beach and in Peru the following year at the orld Surfing Championship. esson was president of the incon Surf Club during the late s. In ugust he appeared in the Carpinteria Herald e tolling the irtues of the hobby Surfing is addicting like no other sport I know esson noted. hen the surf comes up a dentist friend of mine cancels his appointments. Surfers dri e o er miles and others sleep on the beach. he joy and thrill the perfect mental therapy of the cold water and the racing board this e hilarating effect makes surfing one of the most purely rela ing sports I know. ell said en. e’ll lea e it there.
If you know of other links between the Beach Boys and Rincon, get in touch with Vince at vinceburns805@gmail.com. For a humorous take on Brian Wilson’s lack of surf cred, see a clip of his little-remembered SNL appearance o asil n a l onlin in an Stephen Bates have written “the” history of Rincon Point, available locally and online atamazon.com/dp/1467108707.
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WELLNESS WARRIOR
LEAH HARDING
Your knees power every step, bend and sidestep, but they’re not invincible. When they ache, whether from an old injury, surgery, arthritis, or just getting older, it’s a signal to give them some love. Strong knees mean less pain, smoother moves and the confidence to climb stairs or chase your kid. This isn’t about becoming a fitness master or babying your joints. With a few simple exercises, you can build knees that keep up with life. Let’s dive into why knee strength matters and give you a plan to make them stronger, no weights or treadmills necessary
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Knees are engineering champs. These hinges, with bones, cartilage and ligaments, drive your walks, jumps and shu es. igaments like the C front interior of the knee and C outside the knee) lock the joint tight, especially during lateral moves like dodging a dog or shimmying across a dance oor. et these workhorses are fragile. Overuse or a single misstep can strain their parts, making every bend or twist feel like a gamble.
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Strengthening quads, hamstrings and glutes wraps the joint in protection and helps preser e cartilage your joint cushions). Research shows that the right kinds of strength exercises can cut arthritis pain by 40%. Post-surgery, these exercises speed recovery by supporting the joint. hey also impro e balance so you’re less likely to wobble off a curb gi e you more workout power and help you keep up your stamina for walks, errands and everything in between.
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If you know me, you know I’m always moving: lifting, walking, squatting and mo ing like it’s my job it is . But last year, I had an X-ray done for a separate leg issue, and surprise: arthritis in both
Knee strength made simple
knees. That grinding feeling wasn’t just me getting older. Looking back, I’m pretty sure all my strength training kept things from getting much worse, but I also used to push too hard too often. Since finding out, I’ve scaled back anything that makes my knees feel worse and doubled down on exercises that help. That shift keeps me moving strong.
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Beyond less pain strong knees transform daily life. They improve proprioception — your body’s sense of where it is in space — so you can do things like navigate uneven sidewalks without tripping.
Strong knees also reduce referred pain, where knee issues cause hip or back aches, to loosen up your whole body. Suddenly, gardening, carrying groceries or jumping on the trampoline with your 10-year-old feels doable, not daunting. You’ll be able to move with ease, stand taller and tackle basic tasks with confidence.
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Ease in, especially post-surgery or with arthritis, and check with your doctor. Start with one or two moves, 2-3 times a week. fter a week note changes more
Strong knees mean less pain, smoother moves an on n to climb stairs or chase your kid. This isn’t about becoming a n ss as o babying your joints. With a few simple exercises, you can build knees that keep up with life.
pick one move, like the wall sit or glute bridge, and start this week. If you need more help to keep your knees steady, reach out to me for personalized tips to get you moving stronger and pain-free.
mo ement less stiffness better balance
If a move hurts, try a gentler one, like knee e tensions. ffort trumps intensity here.
Strong knees are worth the effort so
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 Leah at leah@foxwin n ss o
Get moving!
Now that you know why strong knees matter, it’s time to get moving. Here’s a seven-step plan to build knee strength without drama or gear. These moves are safe for reco ery or arthritis and can fit into your day easily.
Wall sit: Put your back to a wall, feet out at an angle. Slide down the wall to 30–45 degrees for beginners and deeper as you get stronger. Make sure your knees are directly above your ankles and never track over the toes. Make sure your lower back stays against the wall and the pressure in your feet is evenly distributed, not in your toes. Hold 10–30 seconds.
Standing single-leg hamstring curl: Stand behind a chair for balance. Lean over slightly at the waist. Bend one knee to lift your heel toward your butt keep your bent knee pointing down, then lower. Do 10–15 reps per side.
Low step-ups: Using a low step or sturdy platform, step up with one foot and bring the other to meet it, then step down. Do 12 reps per side.
Calf stretches: Face a wall, one foot back, heel down. Lean to stretch calf 20 seconds per side, twice daily.
Terminal knee extensions: Sit on a chair with a towel rolled under your knee. tend one leg straight with a e ed toe to the ceiling . old for seconds lower. Do reps per leg. his targets the astus medialis inside uad muscle that’s teardrop-shaped and above your knee) for stability.
Glute bridges ie on your back knees bent feet at. ift hips to form a straight line from shoulders to knees, hold 2 seconds, lower. Do 10–15 reps.
Side-lying leg lifts: Target your hips to support your knees with this one. Lie on your side and slowly lift your top leg. Pause at the top 1–2 seconds, then lower. When this becomes easy, add a loop band around your ankles. Do 10–15 reps per side.
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Last year, the author was diagnosed with arthritis in both knees. Since finding out, she s scaled ac on anything that ma es her nees eel orse, and dou led do n on e ercises that hel
JULY 3, 2025
Warriors Legends: How Carpinteria fell in love with football
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Although Carpinteria High School (then known as Carpinteria Union Grammar and igh School first opened its doors in 1913, and athletes competed indi idual track and field races through the early ‘20s, the school’s deep team sports tradition truly began when the arriors fielded their first football team in the first year the school had enough boys to fill a roster.
According to historical records kept in the Carpinteria “Chismahoo” yearbook, the Carpinteria Herald and the Warriors’ book of football records compiled by former coach and Principal ou Pani on that first football season was the story of a community coming together around a shared lo e for sports.
he godfather of Carpinteria football is esse . awley the school’s principal in 1928, who was described as a talented football player and coach prior to his career in education. he school yearbook said Hawley “raised the school to new heights,” instilling a new interest in athletics by getting of the school’s boys to play football.
he team played its first game the first time any Carpinteria team has played another school in athletic competition) against Santa Barbara High School’s B s uad on September . nd although Carpinteria lost the game, 13 to 6, the Warriors’ team captain Nelson uffy’ reloar pro ided the first points in history with a -yard touchdown run. He would lead the team in scoring that year with points.
ootball offered a new way for the community to gather and support its local students. he school held pep rallies led by the first head cheerleader lorence Peachey Stuart and the band drummed up more interest by playing downtown at the post o ce theater drug store and Hubbard’s lemon house, according to a special football issue of the El Rincon newspaper published in October 1928 to raise money for new team uniforms.
That special edition, called “Football Extra,” included details on the team schedule, players’ names, and explanatory articles on the new sport — “Why Football in Carpinteria?” by Isabell Rice
and “Rules Everyone Should Know” by Barbara Patter to help raise interest in the local team.
Carpinteria won its first game in ashutout o er ompoc followed by its second win over the Santa Barbara State eser e team - in o ember of that same year.
er the ne t two years the football tradition continued to grow, with the arriors winning four games in and si games in . he team also got a much-needed equipment upgrade, as the community continued to lend support to the up-and-coming arriors. ocal organi ations put together a community carni al that raised o er for the football team in to help the team purchase new sideline gear.
In 1930, the school replaced the old tackling dummy a barley sack filled with sand —and the team built their own blocking sled. hat same year the school o cially christened the football field as
awley ield in honor of Principal Hawley, and the Warriors went on to claim their first-e er league championship in the entura inor eague.
hose first few years set the stage for what would become one of Carpinteria’s proudest traditions opening the door for generations of arriors football teams to
follow. er the decades Carpinteria’s football program has gone on to win CI championship six times, and in 1999 the school built a new stadium where the community continues to show up on Friday nights to support the hometown team and keep the arrior tradition ali e.
CARPINTERIA WARRIORS FOOTBALL RECORDS PHOTOS
The 1928 Warriors football team, back row, from left: Roland Carter, Robert Stuart, manager Bob Rockwell, Marcus Cravens, Donald Barrick, Carl Westfall, Dennison Baylor and coach William Munger; second row, from left, Juan Cienfuegos, Frances Hebel, Richard Westcott, Charlie Huber, Jack Mason and captain Nelson Treloar; and front row, from left, Fred Bates, James Brooks, Bruce Heltman, Bernard Church and Tom Ota.
Cheerleader Frances “Peachey” Stuart leads the student pep rally in 1928.
A tic et rom the arriors first oot all game against anta Bar ara s “B” team on September 21, 1928.
As a lifelong Dodgers fan and a first-generation e ican merican I’ e had a complicated relationship with my fa orite team when it comes to how the Dodgers organi ation has handled its connection to the atino community which accounts for of its fanbase.
he os ngeles Dodgers forged this sporty relationship when they first mo ed to the west coast from Brooklyn in the s. he new team was in need of a stadium but the area they chose Cha e a ine was already home to a community of working-class e ican families who refused to lea e when the acres were traded to the Dodgers’ owner in .
he city and the Dodgers went ahead and cleared the land displacing residents and when the remaining families refused offers to gi e up land bringing bulldoers and sheriff’s deputies to forcibly e ict the rest.
n that day ay known as Black riday law enforcement dragged residents out of their homes hauling out the furniture and bulldo ing the homes while the families watched in terror. Construction crews filled in the land between two ra ines lea ing Palos erdes lementary school buried underneath what was to become the Dodger Stadium parking lot.
Despite the disastrous start the Dodgers began to repair the relationship with the large number of atino residents in the os ngeles area. In the Dodgers were the first major league team to broadcast games in Spanish with announcer aime arr n becoming the oice that won o er Spanish-speaking baseball fans.
he Dodgers became e en more popular with atino fans when ernando alen uela a left-handed pitcher from Sonora e ico became the Dodgers world-famous superstar in the s. alen uela and arr n helped the Dodgers win o er more atin merican fans than e er before and o er the ne t few
It’s tough to reconcile my love for the baseball side of things — my memories of games inside sunny Dodger Stadium, witnessing World Championships and walk-off wins — with the fact that the Dodgers have, time and time again, let down the people who support them most.
decades the atino fan base e ploded with more e ican-born players mariachi nights and e ents celebrating the atino community.
It seemed as if the Dodgers organi ation had rebuilt its reputation and that fans had learned to forgi e the history behind the stadium that had now become an iconic part of os ngeles. But recent changes in immigration enforcement across the country and the Dodgers’ response to Immigration and Customs nforcement IC raids in os ngeles ha e reopened some of the wounds from the past and re ealed the Dodgers’ shallow commitment to its atino fan base.
s the city was embroiled in protests following a wa e of immigration raids in early une the Dodgers organi ation remained noticeably silent. In fact the Dodgers did not officially make any statement until a day after federal law enforcement was spotted in a parking lot outside the stadium which attracted a group of protesters demanding to keep IC out of Dodger Stadium.
hen came the public relations ersions of the story IC agents arri ed at the stadium asked for permission to use the parking lots and were swiftly denied according to the Dodgers’ statement. he go ernment’s statement said a Border Patrol ehicle was simply e periencing a malfunction while trying to lea e the stadium and the Dodgers were not inol ed at all.
he ne t day the Dodgers announced a million commitment towards families of immigrants impacted by recent e ents in the region. Dodgers C Stan asten said the Dodgers heard the calls for us to take a leading role on behalf of those affected but did not specifically mention the incident at the stadium the prior day.
his last-minute donation fell at with many fans including myself who felt as if the money was only being offered as a way to sa e face for the lack of public support during an immigration crisis that affected so many.
he Dodgers said the million donation was already in the works and that the pre ious day’s e ents just delayed the announcement but to me the whole thing was just a reminder of where the team stood. nd we’ e seen it o er and o er again.
hat same week the Dodgers were in hot water for allegedly banning singer e a who was in ited to sing the national anthem but chose to sing the song
in Spanish as a statement against IC in os ngeles. She said she was originally banned for her act though the Dodgers now say she is not prohibited from future e ents.
It’s tough to reconcile my lo e for the baseball side of things my memories of games inside sunny Dodger Stadium witnessing orld Championships and walk-off wins with the fact that the Dodgers ha e time and time again let down the people who support them most. It’s hard to see the Dodger blue and be reminded of the pain that this business has caused. nd as a fan I hope the organi ation can truly stand up and redeem itself.
Ryan P. Cruz is the sports editor for Coastal iew ews. This is the latest installment of a monthly column where he explores local sports, sports history, and what’s in store for the future of Carpinteria sports. Have an idea, tip, or sports story? Email him at sports@ coastalview.com.
Junior Guards of the Week: Week Two
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
After each week of the summer program, Carpinteria’s Junior Lifeguards selects two guards from each group that display great sportsmanship and attitude. Below are the best on the beach for the second week of summer guards.
The best of the Mini Guards (ages seven to nine) during week two were Mako Yamamura-Armstrong and Tate Mayer. Instructors for the mini guards said Yamamura-Armstrong always gives her best effort and is the epitome of an all-around junior guard who excels in each event.
Instructors described Mayer as high energy and positive, exemplifying the attitude of a junior guard and always trying his best in every event.
The guards of the week in the C-Group were Darlah Goodfield and Billy Stewart. Goodfield is a speedy and tough junior guard who keeps a smile on her face and continues to make her teammates better. C-Group instructors said Stewart
was chosen due to his standout efforts in both the sprinting and swimming events, which demonstrated high effort and the junior guard spirit.
Rachel Ransom and Marshall Patterson were the best in the B-Group after week two. Ransom, an excellent sprinter who gives her all during the race events, also took first place in the long swim. Patterson continues to excel in all competitions, and his attitude and attendance made him stand out amongst his peers on the beach.
And for the A-Group, instructors selected Kyler Bryan and Belen MacMurray. Instructors commended Bryan’s effort and mindset and pointed out that he is not only a top competitor in running, swimming, and paddling, but also his team’s biggest cheerleader from the sideline.
MacMurray may be quiet, but instructors said she makes her presence wellknown when it comes to competition. While her specialty is running, instructors said they are looking forward to seeing her excel in all the upcoming events.
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Junior Guards of the Week, from left: Kyler Bryan, Mako YamamuraArmstrong, Darlah Goodfield, Belen MacMurray, Rachel Ransom, Billy Stewart, Tate Mayer and Marshall Patterson.
