Residents invited to help guide community grant funding
The city of Carpinteria is seeking residents interested in serving on its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Committee, an advisory body that helps determine how federal grant funding is distributed to support local community needs.
According to a city press release, the city has openings for two at-large public member positions and one alternate public member position on the committee.
The CDBG Committee reviews grant applications and makes funding recommendations to the City Council. Members work in coordination with the Santa Barbara County Housing and Community Development Department to establish funding procedures and allocation criteria, coordinate funding for basic human service programs and provide recommendations on matters related to the Community Development Block Grant Program.
The committee meets on an as-needed basis at Carpinteria City Hall. Appointments will run through Jan. 31, 2027.
ity officials encourage residents interested in community service and local funding decisions to apply. Applications and any required supplemental questionnaires are available on the city’s website, carpinteriaca.gov. Additional information is available through the ity lerk’s Office.
The city noted that the CDBG program provides federal funding for projects and services that benefit low and moderate income residents and address community development needs.
Trash pickup continues as scheduled for week of July 4th
Regular trash, recycling and yard/organics waste collection will continue as usual in Carpinteria during the week of Independence Day, June 28 — July 4, according to a press release from E.J. Harrison & Sons.
E.J. Harrison & Sons collects all waste weekly — including food waste, which is recyclable. All food waste should be placed in closed paper or plastic bags and the bags should be tossed in the organics waste cart.
Revved up for summer Rods & Roses and Independence Day Parade will cruise down
BY CVN STAFF
For nearly three decades, the last Saturday in June has meant two things in Carpinteria: classic cars gleaming along Linden Avenue and patriotic pride marching down the street a few hours later.
On Saturday, June 27, organizer Mike Lazaro and his company, CarpEvents, will once again bring together the Rods & Roses Car Show and the Carpinteria Independence Day Parade, a one-two punch of community traditions that has become as much a part of summer as beach days and backyard barbecues.
This year’s Rods & Roses marks the event’s 29th anniversary, a milestone that a aro said is difficult to believe when he thinks back to its humble beginnings.
“We started this back in 1997,” he said. “In the early days, if I saw a car with a cool paint job or a nice set of mag wheels, ’d literally flag the guy down and invite him to the show.”
Today, those days are long gone. Rods & Roses has grown into one of Carpinteria’s signature summer events, attracting more than 200 vehicles and thousands of visitors to downtown.
A pivotal moment came when the late racing legend Andy Granatelli attended one of the early shows and offered a aro some guidance.
“He told me he loved what we were doing but that we needed help,” Lazaro recalled. “I asked him to mentor me, and he did.”
Granatelli’s advice was practical and memorable. One year he famously scolded Lazaro for placing tractors at the front of the show instead of hot rods.
“’Put the hot rods up there so when people drive by, they go, ‘what’s going on? We gotta go check that out,’” Lazaro remembered with a laugh.
Visitors strolling Linden Avenue this year will find an impressive lineup spanning nearly a century of automotive history. Among the expected attractions are a 1929 Ford Model A, rows of 1932 Ford roadsters, classic Thunderbirds, Corvettes, a Shelby Cobra, a Ferrari, an imported 1989 Nissan Skyline GTR and even a 1963 Chevy Bel-Air towing a matching teardrop trailer.
“The beauty of it is everybody has a car in their life they wish they’d kept or wish they could have driven,” Lazaro
Linden Avenue on June 27
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said. ou’ll probably find it somewhere on Linden that day.”
While the polished chrome and candy-colored paint may grab the spotlight, Lazaro said the event’s heart remains firmly rooted in the community.
The show provides free booth space to local nonprofits, service clubs and youth organizations, allowing them to raise funds and share information about their programs. Attendees can expect to see groups, including FFA students, California Women for Agriculture, Carpinteria Cares for Youth, the Lions Club of Carpinteria, local Rotary Clubs and the Carpinteria Woman’s Club.
hat we love to do is give nonprofit service groups, youth groups and boosters a space to set up at no cost,” Lazaro said. “It’s about keeping it local.”
The event itself is also a family affair.
Lazaro’s nephew-in-law, Josh Pangan, oversees registration, marketing, the website and event logistics. Pangan’s son, Leo, helps manage vehicle check-ins. Lazaro’s great-niece, Siena Kelly, serves as one of the parade announcers alongside John Palminteri, while sisters, relatives
and partner Jessica help run merchandise sales and other event operations.
“It really does take the whole family and the whole town,” Lazaro said.
The car show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and serves as the opening act for the Carpinteria Independence Day Parade, which begins at 3:30 p.m.
The community’s annual patriotic celebration takes place a week before the Fourth of July for both practical and traditional reasons. Lazaro said the schedule avoids conflicting with the ions lub’s popular Fourth of July barbecue while also easing holiday weekend logistics downtown.
e figured, let’s do a car show, use that same footprint, work with the Arts Center and other groups, keep people downtown on Linden and enjoy that small-town patriotic vibe,” he said.
This year’s parade promises another lively cross-section of Carpinteria, featuring participants ranging from Girls Inc. of Carpinteria and the United Boys & Girls Clubs to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Junior Lifeguards, AYSO teams, dance groups, pickleball enthusiasts, local non-
profits, service organi ations and public agencies.
The Santa Barbara Bagpipe & Drum Corps, Old Spanish Days representatives, Friendship Adult Day Care, Carpinteria Beautiful, Cycling Without Age and many others are also expected to participate.
One perennial crowd favorite is a little less glamorous than the hot rods.
“We’ve got the garbage truck in the parade,” Lazaro joked. “Then E.J. Harrison runs another lap afterward to keep the city clean and green for the rest of the weekend.”
As always, the event remains free for attendees, and Lazaro hopes visitors spend time exploring everything downtown arpinteria has to offer.
“We want people to stay local, grab a bite, support the shops and enjoy the whole downtown experience,” he said. Lazaro is also quick to credit the many partners who help make both events possible each year.
e really appreciate the city, the fire district and the sheriff’s department as partners,” he said. “And none of this happens without our sponsors, especially our premiere sponsor, Crown Classics & Exotics, who’ve backed the show for years, along with so many local businesses and families who chip in. We couldn’t do any of it without them.”
For Lazaro, the connection between classic cars and community runs deeper than chrome and horsepower. Some of his earliest memories are tied to the vehicles that helped shape his life.
“I think about my dad telling me, ‘You need to get a 1934 Willys Jeep,’” he said.
That was my first car, and took your mom on our first date in that car.
Those kinds of stories are what he believes make Rods & Roses special. Throughout the show, visitors will meet owners eager to share memories of family road trips, first cars, weekend pro ects and lifelong friendships built around a shared love of automobiles.
ooking out over inden venue filled with classic cars in the morning and cheering parade spectators in the afternoon never gets old, Lazaro said.
“So many of our local car guys have stories just like that, tied to their families and their lives,” he said. “That’s the spirit of this town. Neighbors showing up for each other, volunteers making it all run, the whole family pitching in. Linden Avenue full of hot rods in the morning and full of people cheering a parade in the afternoon. That’s Carpinteria.”
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Carpinteria’s annual Independence ay arade steps off at p.m. on Saturday une continuin the community’s lon time tradition of cele ratin Independence ay ith a patriotic procession do n inden enue.
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School board meeting highlights academic and safety concerns
BY TRACY MARCYNZSYN
The arpinteria Unified School istrict US Board of Trustees heard concerns about students’ academic performance and school safety issues at its June 9 meeting.
arpinteria iddle School S science teacher elly ergeer spoke to the board about a trend she said teachers in all grade levels and content areas are noticing.
’ve observed a steady decline in students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, as well as their readiness to engage in higher order thinking, said ergeer. She said district changes made in the past 1 years such as eliminating intervention classes, decreasing sum mer school opportunities and reducing instructional support and interventions for nglish learners and students with special needs are to blame.
The result and current academic level of students is concerning, said ergeer, noting that students are struggling with developing higher level skills like analy
ing, comparing, inferring and evaluating, as well as with producing original work that re uires critical thinking.
ergeer asked district leadership and board members to work with classroom teachers to improve student outcomes in reading, writing, listening and speaking and asked for information about specific actions the school board and superinten dent will take in the upcoming school year to improve academic achievement.
liso lementary School parent ere dith Bell also asked the board to address safety concerns at the school presented by on site construction pro ects and a playground in disrepair.
The parking and pedestrian access for our drop off loop, which feels more like a broken P trap at the moment is a mishmash of cones, caution tape and it was already pretty tough to navigate with small kids to get through a parking lot ust to get to the main gate, Bell said. ow that there’s construction on the T and building, the main point of access for our kids is also the only point of access for construction crews and vehicles and
machinery. feel like our safety situation has gone from an if to a when.
Bell offered solutions, including pro viding additional points of access and ad usting the drop off area during construction. Bell stated that a crossing guard was almost hit by a car because he was blocked from view by a construction vehicle being unloaded in the crosswalk.
n addition, Bell said no fewer than six ma or in ury accidents, have occurred at the school playground, currently covered in yellow caution tape, this school year.
The most recent one this month, a year old fell and knocked out her four front teeth, said Bell, adding that she hopes the situation is addressed imme diately.
s both a parent and a taxpayer, it’s very frustrating to listen to these meetings and hear how much money is being spent day in and day out on legal fees when it feels like we’re not proactively address ing very obvious liability issues for our youngest kids. So, would appreciate uick and practical action, said Bell.
Three district teachers honored for meritorious service
BY TRACY MARCYNZSYN
The US Board of Trustees honored three teachers retiring for meritorious service with the district arpinteria igh School Spanish ena ope with three years of service, analino lementary School eading ntervention Specialist Stephanie kuna with six years of ser vice and analino Special ducation teacher eborah anken with four years of service.
alino family for many years, supporting not only our students, but also our staff. er kindness, positivity and commitment have helped create an environment where students feel safe, supported and empow ered to achieve their goals day after day, said uintero.
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analino lementary School Principal uis uintero spoke about kuna and anken, and their years of dedication to students, during Tuesday’s meeting.
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uch like a rose, ebbie has brought beauty, warmth and oy to every space she has entered, uintero said of an ken. She has always put students at the center of every decision and has worked tirelessly to ensure they receive the sup port, opportunities and care they deserve. nd ust as a rose leaves behind seeds that continue to grow long after the bloom is gone, ebbie’s legacy will continue to
Principal erardo orne o thanked o pe for her three years of service at S. uring that short time, she has be come a true role model for our students and colleagues. er dedication to teach ing is evident in her well designed les sons, engaging classroom activities and the compassion she shows each student, said orne o. e thank iss ope for her service, the heart that she gave to our students and the opportunity she has given us to learn from her.
Superintendent iana igby presented the teachers with certificates and rose bushes on behalf of the district and board members.
Student representative presents nal report to oard
BY TRACY MARCYNZSYN
Student representative acy immer man presented her final report of the 2 2 2 school year, highlighting the end of year senior activities.
immerman shared that S seniors received more than 2 million in schol arships, grants and financial aid at the
senior awards ceremony on ay 2 . This achievement reflects the hard work of our students and the incredible support they received from our commu nity. The S graduates would like to thank everyone who helped make the event such a special celebration, said immerman.
The class of 2 2 held its prom at the ar onte otel and en oyed an after prom party hosted by Parents for arpinteria igh School. Senior activities included grad night at Six Flags, a odger game, movie night and laser tag. Students also had the opportunity to walk through their former elementary schools on June 9 before graduating on June 1 .
In other school board
Board resolutions, policies
The US Board of Trustees voted to approve resolutions 2 9 9, candidate statements of ualifications and 2 9 , ordering election of three governing board members on Tuesday, ov. , to fill in for board members whose terms expire in ecember of this year. The board members whose terms expire in ecem ber include ndy Sheaffer, ric Bridgford and enette lcara .
Grants
The US Board of Trustees accepted donations of 1 from nders and ar en Peterson to the S Science lub for their hannel slands field trip, 9 from
iovanni’s Pi a to S Future Farmers of merica, 1 from J Photography to analino lementary and 1,2 from the Santa Barbara ounty Office of du cation to analino teacher nne Flores for classroom writing supplies.
The board’s full June 9 meeting can be viewed on the city’s ouTube channel, at youtube.com cityofcarpinteria 1 .
Proposed 2026-27 CUSD budget presentation
The US Board of Trustees heard the first reading of the 2 2 27 proposed budget by ssistant Superintendent for Business Services Jason aff on June 9. The board voted to adopt the budget at
its June 1 meeting. aff noted that an update to draft bud get proposals presented at the past two board meetings included an increase due to ocal ontrol Funding Formula FF Super ost of iving d ustment O funds. new law mandating districts provide 1 weeks of maternity leave sig nificant impacts US ’s budget, says aff. e are a basic aid, or communi ty funded district, and we do not receive FF Super O funds to pay for the mandated increased maternity leave, aff said, adding that the district will have to fund the new re uirement basically out of its general fund.
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Citizens, CVA retain EDC for Farm Project review
Environmental groups cite policy concerns as city begins environmental scoping process for propos n t top opm nt
BY CVN STAFF
Community advocacy groups Citizens for the arpinteria Bluffs and the arpinteria Valley Association (CVA) have retained the Environmental Defense Center (EDC) to represent them in administrative proceedings related to the proposed 5885 Carpinteria Ave. residential development, commonly known as The Farm.
The Environmental Defense Center is a nonprofit public interest law firm that provides legal advocacy on environmental issues.
The announcement was made June 15 by the two organi ations, which said the Santa Barbara based environmental law firm will participate in the city’s review of the proposed 191-unit housing project planned for approximately 27.5 acres along the arpinteria Bluffs.
The pro ect, proposed by entral oast CA Ventures, LLC, would include 97 single-family homes and 94 townhomes. The site currently includes the Tee Time Golf Practice Center and active agricultural land known as Bluffs 1.
According to the organizations, the decision to retain legal counsel follows the city of arpinteria’s preliminary consistency review of the project. The review identified numerous areas where the proposal may not comply with provisions of the city’s oastal and Use Plan, eneral Plan and Zoning Code, including policies related to public beach access, visual resources, public services and ha ards.
“EDC is pleased to represent two grassroots organizations with extensive histories of proactively shaping Carpinteria a treasured, small beach town and rarity in Southern California,” said
Linda Krop of the Environmental Defense Center. “EDC worked with these groups to preserve the main arpinteria Bluffs property when it was threatened with a large development project, and we are grateful to build off that effort today. e are here to strengthen community voices and stand up for sensitive land and coastal resources that are irreplaceable and integral to the region.”
Patrick Crooks, president of Citizens for the arpinteria Bluffs, said the organization views the proposal as a threat to coastal resources.
The Farm pro ect poses a significant and unacceptable threat to the ecological integrity, public resources and experience of the arpinteria Bluffs, rooks said. “By retaining the Environmental Defense Center, we are ensuring that the laws and policies crafted to protect this coastline are enforced fully and without compromise. e remain steadfast in our advocacy for permanent protection of these bluffs and for a future defined by stewardship, public trust and lasting conservation. President ike ondolowski pointed to concerns raised during the city’s review process.
Our town’s own administrative review has revealed an astonishingly lengthy list of policy inconsistencies, from failing to provide ade uate public beach access to lacking proper buffers for the sensitive harbor seal rookery and onarch butterfly habitats, ondolowski said. “This scoping and environmental review process is a critical window for our community. Partnering with EDC guarantees that our voices are backed by first class legal and environmental expertise. e must shape a future for arpinte-
The property known as “Bluffs 1,” home to the Tee Time Golf Practice Center and active agricultural land, is the proposed site of a 191-unit residential development known as The Farm. Local advocacy groups Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs and the Carpinteria Valley Association recently retained the Environmental Defense Center to participate in the
“By retaining the Environmental Defense Center, we are ensuring that the laws and policies crafted to protect this coastline are enforced fully and without compromise.”
–– Patrick Crooks, president, Citizens
ria that reflects our shared values, not the bottom line of out of town developers.
The pro ect is currently in the public scoping phase of the California Environmental Quality Act review process. The city opened a day public comment period on June 11 that will remain open through July 10.
public scoping meeting is scheduled for June 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Carpinteria ity all ouncil hambers. The groups
for the Carpinteria Bluffs
said they plan to participate in the process and advocate for a comprehensive Environmental Impact Report. iti ens for the arpinteria Bluffs is a nonprofit organi ation focused on preserving open space, public access and natural resources on the arpinteria Bluffs. The CVA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the environmental integrity and community character of the Carpinteria Valley.
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plan rendering shows the layout of The Farm. The plan clusters single-family homes and townhomes on the inland portion of the site, with internal streets, parking, and pocket parks, while maintaining a roughly 200-foot setback from the railroad tracks and preserving open space on the ocean side of the property.
INGRID BOSTROM
Higinio “Gene” Garcia
04/28/1965 — 06/10/2026
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of beloved brother Higinio “Gene” Garcia, 61, of Carpinteria, who passed away surrounded by family on June 10, 2026.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in his honor at 10 a.m. on June 23, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Church, 1532 Linden Ave., Carpinteria. Interment will follow the Mass at Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, Carpinteria.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pueblo Del Rey Funeral Services.
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William “Bill” Crowley
01/30/1953 — 06/06/2026
William “Bill” Crowley passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 73.
Born on Jan. 30, 1953, Bill was one of six children to parents Kathryn McDonough Crowley and Maurice Crowley. He grew up on Long Beach Island, N.J. Bill graduated from Southern Regional High School in 1971, where he lettered in football. He also became an avid surfer in his high school years. He attended community college in Cocoa Beach and later studied real estate at Stockton University.
Bill continued to chase the waves and moved to California in 1976. While visiting family and friends back in New Jersey, he met his future wife and love of his life, Mary Ahern. The two were married in 1981. They welcomed their son Shaun in 1983 and daughter Amanda in 1986.
Bill had a successful career in sales, both real estate and telecommunications. He was also an active member of the community, participating in Carpinteria Lions Club, Carpinteria Beautiful and Silver Sneakers during his retirement years.
Bill was outgoing, friendly, humorous, an eternal optimist and a rascal in the best sense. He loved his family and loved the Carpinteria community. On most weekends he could be found at Rincon or Santa laus ane surfing or soaking up the sun.
When Mary was diagnosed with cancer, Bill stepped into the role of devoted caregiver. Mary’s battle with cancer ended in 2020. Shortly thereafter, Bill began presenting symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Despite losing his wife and navigating the challenges of his own health, he continued to face life with optimism, friendliness and hope. In 2021 he became a grandpa, a role he cherished to the fullest.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Mary. He is survived by his siblings Kathy, Barbara, Paul (Mary Lou), Maureen and Suzanne (Randy); his children Shaun (Olivia) and Amanda (Mike); and his grandson Judah.
We invite you to join us for a celebration of life and reception on Friday, July 10 at 11:30 a.m. at Lion’s Park in Carpinteria. n lieu of flowers, please make donations to Carpinteria Beautiful or Carpinteria Lions Club.
Brinkley Blythe Fussel 07/12/2000 — 06/04/2026
My Sweet Brinkley,
There are some people whose lives are measured by accomplishments, titles, or the number of years they spend on this earth.
ours was measured differently.
Your life was measured by the love you gave.
By the tenderness you carried.
By the way you noticed people who might otherwise go unseen.
You possessed a rare kind of compassion. The kind that couldn’t walk past someone’s pain without wanting to help. The kind that saw the humanity in everyone.
You taught me that a meaningful life is not built from grand moments. It is built from a thousand small acts of love.
A phone call.
A conversation.
A laugh shared at exactly the right moment.
A stranger who felt seen.
A friend who felt understood.
A family member who felt loved.
You had a gift for reminding people that they mattered.
Your heart was always reaching outward.
Always looking for a way to help.
Always looking for a way to love.
You laughed deeply.
You cared deeply.
You loved deeply.
And those of us who were fortunate enough to know you are better because of it.
I want the world to know that your life mattered.
It mattered in the countless ways you touched people.
It mattered in every kindness that will continue long after you are gone.
It mattered because you were here.
And while words could never fully capture what you meant to us, I know this:
You were loved completely.
You are missed beyond measure. nd today, find comfort knowing that you are finally home with Jesus, embraced by the One who created you, knew you, and loved you from the very beginning.
Until we meet again, my beautiful girl.
Your mama
Manny Vasta 10/25/1932 — 06/01/2026
Manny Vasta, 93, of Carpinteria, California, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. Manny was born on Oct. 25, 1932, and graduated from Benton Harbor High School before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1953. He served honorably during the orean ar as a fire control specialist and received several commendations for his dedication and service.
Following his military career, Manny began a 40+ years career as a salesman and sales manager for American Home Products and then retired with Adams & Brooks Candy Company as the national sales manager. Throughout his professional life, Manny was known for his strong work ethic, leadership and commitment as a sales manager to mentoring and guiding sales teams.
After retiring, he focused his time and energy as a grandfather to eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Manny was known for his kind heart and dedication to his family and friends. He enjoyed gardening, cheering on his favorite sports teams (Notre Dame), dancing and most of all, helping others.
He is survived by four of his five children, Kathleen Vasta, Susette Vasta-Durso, Patrick Vasta and Aimee Weems and numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elinore, and eldest son, Gregory.
Manny will be remembered by all for his infectious smile and big personality. n lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Friendship Center in Montecito, where he spent the best last years of his life as a result of the love and care of a tremendous staff of caregivers.
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Aurelia Regalado 11/12/1925 — 06/07/2026
Aurelia Vargas Regalado, beloved mother, adored grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Aurelia was born on Nov. 12, 1925, to Juan Vargas and Bernabe Melero. She was raised in Carpinteria alongside her siblings, Salamon and Margaret, and attended Aliso School during the early 1930s.
On June 8, 1946, Aurelia married the love of her life, John Joseph Regalado. Together they built a beautiful life centered on faith, family, hard work and love. Their marriage was blessed with eight children: John, Katie, Annie, Elise, Manuel, Tom, Dan and Julie. Aurelia found great joy in watching her family grow through the generations and is survived by 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
At the age of 14, Aurelia was forced to leave school and begin working at the Carpinteria Lemon Packing House to help support her mother and younger siblings after the passing of her father. Though her education was interrupted, her determination and strong work ethic never wavered. Aurelia went on to work as a housekeeper for many years, taking great pride in her work and in caring for others. Her commitment to lifelong learning led her back to school in the 1970s, where she completed all the requirements to earn her high school diploma — achieving this remarkable milestone just one day before her youngest child graduated. Following her retirement, Aurelia remained deeply involved in her community. She devoted 15 years of volunteer service to the Carpinteria VA Clinic and St. Joseph’s Retail Shop, where her selflessness, compassion and dedication earned her numerous awards
and recognitions. Her family is also proud to honor her as a lifetime member of VFW Post 1 9, a distinction that reflected her enduring commitment to serving others.
Family was the center of Aurelia’s world. She cherished summers spent with her grandchildren, watching them play in the backyard, taking walks into town and sharing lunches together. These simple moments brought her immense happiness and created treasured memories that her family will carry forever. In her later years, some of her greatest joys and laughter were shared with her beloved Isaiah and, during the last year of her life, her precious Aria.
Aurelia lived a remarkable life spanning more than a century, marked by resilience, devotion, faith and unconditional love. She was a strong woman whose faith guided her through life’s joys and challenges. Her home was a place of comfort, warmth and gathering, and her presence brought peace and happiness to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Aurelia’s devoted caregivers: her daughter and youngest child, Julie Regalado, along with Laura, Rosie, Nancy, Patsy and Charlotte. Aurelia adored each of them and cherished them as if they were her own children. The bonds they shared went far beyond caregiving — they became family. Their presence filled her days with laughter, comfort, companionship and love, allowing her to remain in the home she cherished. The family will forever be grateful for the extraordinary care, friendship and devotion they gave to Aurelia.
Though her family mourns her passing, they find comfort in knowing she lived a long, beautiful and meaningful life. She is now reunited with the love of her life, John Regalado Sr., after 30 years apart; her parents; her siblings; her children, Annie and Manuel; her great-grandson, Gabriel; her compadre, Jessie Salvador; and so many other beloved family members and friends who welcomed her home. Most importantly, Aurelia now rests in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Her legacy of faith, strength, kindness and unconditional love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are warmly invited to pay their final respects and celebrate Aurelia’s remarkable life and memory on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Carpinteria Cemetery under the gazebo.
Echeverria receives scholarship from Philanthropic Educational Organization
Carpinteria High School (CHS) senior Crystal Echeverria was awarded a $3,500 college scholarship from the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO).
Echeverria was one of three high school students presented with the Chapter HD Memorial Scholarship, given in memory of longtime PEO member Lavonne C. Monroe. Echeverria was the only CHS student to receive the scholarship, along with students from Dos Pueblos High School and San Marcos High School.
For more than 155 years, PEO has been celebrating women helping women, providing more than $400 million in grants, scholarships, awards and loans to over 125,000 women of all ages since its inception in 1869. The nonprofit’s membership unites more than half a million women in the United States and Canada who support and motivate women through education.
To learn more about PEO and their scholarships, visit peointernational.org.
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Laughter is serious business
MY WELLNESS NOW
VICKIE GONZALEZ
When did we forget to laugh?
As kids, many of us laughed multiple times a day. We laughed playing reindeer games with our friends; we told jokes and made up stories. Laughter came naturally for most of us. As adults our lives can become more complicated. Finances, health, relationships and the challenges of daily living can become so loud that we forget about laughter. Add in the concerns for the world around us, and it is understandable that laughter can feel more effortful. But laughter is more important to our well-being than we may realize.
Laughter matters
According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter stimulates the release of endorphins and also helps us feel more relaxed. In other words, laughter helps us feel better. The research has also suggested that laughter has long term benefits. t can improve mood, increase personal satisfaction, improve immune system functioning, help with pain relief and strengthen our ability to cope with difficult situations. There isn’t a cure-all, and it may not solve our problems, but it can help us approach them with more perspective and resilience.
Laughter can come from many places, whether it’s a funny story, a joke you share with a friend, time spent with loved ones or even those playful moments that help us step away from our responsibilities for a while. I think that sometimes it’s the smallest moments that bring us the most helpful laughter, perhaps it is because we aren’t trying to force a laugh; it is just catching us in the now.
Laughter connects us
Laughter is often something we are sharing with others.
Crystal Echeverria was awarded a $3,500 college scholarship from the Philanthropic Educational Organization.
Researcher Robin Dunbar found that laughter plays an important role in human social bonding. Shared laughter can help strengthen feelings of connection and belonging and remind us that we are not alone. The laughter can come from inside jokes, stories retold at a family celebration or funny memories that bring a smile years later. We don’t always remember the details of the events, but even just remembering how it felt to laugh together is enough — those belly laughs that bring tears to your eyes … that is the good stuff indeed.
Even if we have some sad things going on, laughing does not mean we are minimizing t a st t s more about bringing a little breath, relief and perspective into the present moment.
When laughter feels difficult
I think it’s important to acknowledge that laughter doesn’t come easily for all of us, especially during difficult seasons of life. Grief, depression, illness, burnout and other challenges can make lightheartedness feel so far away. This article is not suggesting that anyone should just force themselves to laugh or pretend to feel cheerful when they’re not. And while those belly laughs can feel incredibly good, please know that wellness often begins with something smaller. It can be a smile at a joke, a pet doing something that makes us chuckle or a moment of amusement that makes us feel just a little lighter than we did before.
A meaningful lift in our spirit will look different from person to person. Someone who’s already content may be able to experience a hearty laugh and sustain it longer, while someone struggling with depression or grief might simply notice a small softening of the weight that they are carrying. Both experiences matter.
Ending thoughts
Maybe the goal isn’t to laugh more, but simply to remain open to laughter when it appears. Even if we have some sad things going on, laughing does not mean we are minimi ing the heavy stuff. t is more about bringing a little breath, relief and perspective into the present moment. Over time, those moments can contribute to our overall well-being.
As always, may this topic inspire curiosity, compassion and conversation.
“Laughter is an instant vacation.” — Lea DeLaria
Vickie Gonzalez has been licensed for almost 20 years as an LMFT and currently provides counseling, coaching and consulting services. Her private practice is currently online only. She specializes in private practice, including grief loss, addiction/codependency and anxiety disorders. She works with people around themes of identity and purpose as well, primarily with individuals and couples. Coaching services focus on collaborating with clients on setting and reaching their wellness goals, whether those goals are career, relat ona , finan a or p rsona n nat r n a personal note, she has lived in Carpinteria all her life and became a therapist to give back to the community.
Senior Citizens Prom honors American history
Carpinterians celebrated America at the fourth annual Carpinteria Senior Citizens Prom on Saturday, June 13, at the Carpinteria Boys and Girls Club. The annual event’s theme was “Americana” in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, and guests came decked out in their red, hite a b e best ith so e eve ressi g as ico ic erica fig res. he ro i c e
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Jo Anna Lockwood, 6, portrayed Betsy oss.
This year’s Prom ueen and King were Kim Cory and Paul dmunds.
Linda Tornello
Diane Bookmyer
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eet ack the loyal companion
Meet Mack, a 10-year-old German Shepherd whose calm demeanor, gentle spirit and loyal heart make him the perfect companion for his golden years.
This handsome senior has all the qualities that make older dogs so special. Mack is well mannered, affectionate and content to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. He already knows commands such as “sit,” “shake” and “lay down,” and he walks beautifully on leash, making him a wonderful partner for leisurely strolls and daily outings.
Mack is looking for a loving home where he can trade shelter life for cozy beds, gentle walks and plenty of companionship. Whether it’s relaxing by your side, enjoying a quiet afternoon or soaking up a few extra belly rubs, Mack is happiest when he’s spending time with his people.
With his wise eyes and easygoing personality, Mack has a way of making an immediate connection with everyone he meets. He’s proof that senior dogs still have so much love to give and make incredibly rewarding companions. f you’re searching for a loyal friend who will fill your days with uiet affection and unwavering companionship, Mack may be the perfect match.
Mack is available for adoption at Santa Barbara County Animal Services, 5473 Overpass Road in Goleta. To learn more, email sbcassouthfostercoordinator@ gmail.com or text (805) 699-0975
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artists recei e uror’s Choice ard
Photographers Janet Klimowich and Bill Robbins were awarded Juror’s Choice Awards for their pieces in the Carpinteria-themed “93013” exhibition at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center.
Juror Juan D. Mendoza presented the award to Klimowich for her piece, “Solo.”
The monochromatic photograph shows a surfer looking out at the Carpinteria ocean swells with an oil rig in the distance.
Photographer Bill Robbins received his award from juror Robin Karlsson for “Bates Beach Pastel Sunset.” Robbins’ piece features a sweeping skyscape over Carpinteria’s shore at sunset.
Both works are available for purchase and on display at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s Charles Lo Bue Gallery, open Thursdays to Mondays from noon to 4 p.m.
athleen altrip named olunteer of the onth for ay
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has announced Kathleen Waltrip as the arts center’s Volunteer of the Month for May.
Waltrip volunteers as a gallery host on most Mondays, using her experience and skills to help the arts center with various tasks. Waltrip creates art, teaches classes and vends her jewelry at the monthly Arts & Crafts Faires.
She received a Carpinteria Arts Center t-shirt and a $50 gift card toward a class for her service.
For information about becoming a gallery host, contact Celeste@carpinteriaartscenter.org or visit the arts center’s website at carpinteriaartscenter.org.
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rts Center ill host rts Crafts aire on June 27
An Arts & Crafts Faire will take place Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. Enjoy live music by the Ukulele Jammers in the morning and the Americana Cats in the afternoon.
Visit the arts center’s website at carpinteriaartscenter.org, for more information.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is located at 865 Linden Ave.
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THE SEAWITCH SAYS CVN on’t count your inheritance efore it’s hatched
AMY OROZCO
Dear Amy O,
Is it okay for someone to ask pointed questions about someone else’s estate or trust when they are not directly related to the trustor? We have a close family friend in their early 80s, not in good health and without blood heirs. I’d like to ask this friend to consider our two children as heirs. It would be nice to have the extra help with paying college expenses and purchasing a starter home. Is this a good idea?
Signed,
Doing It for My Children
Dear Doing It for My Children, Uh, no, generally it is not okay to ask questions about someone’s trust, whether you are directly related or not. Particularly if that question is to consider your children as heirs. And no, your idea of asking on behalf of your children is not a good one. No matter the reason. Case closed.
Don’t believe me? Take Miss Manners’ word for it. She believes prying into the distribution of a friend’s or neighbor’s estate is unseemly and should stop immediately. I think “unseemly” is a nice way to put it. At any rate, I think you can rest assured your close family friend knows what they want done with their assets. Let me ask you this: Have you taken care of your estate matters so your children and/or other designated beneficiaries may have some extra help with educational and homebuying expenses? Or to spend as they see fit f not, suggest you put your attention and energy in remedying the situation. If so, good job! Here are some reasons, besides staving
off concerned individuals probing into your affairs, why you want to let people, such as your children, know you’ve prepared this.
Clear communication prevents miscommunication and misinterpretation of your intentions, not to mention conflict.
It sets a good example of fiscal responsibility for your children and/or other beneficiaries along with a lesson on financial literacy.
It provides time and opportunity to make changes should you gain insight that such changes are warranted.
Read on to learn why and what pertinent information should be shared; this requires a tenuous balance between privacy and transparency. The following guidelines include what should be disclosed and what should be kept private.
First, consider sharing your philosophy behind your plan so beneficiaries can better understand your decisions. Let them know who you have named executor, trustee or power of attorney. Be sure to share the location of the trust, will and advance directive an attorney’s office, for example — and necessary contact information along with a list of insurance policies, investments and properties, and relative information for the accounts.
Things like housing crises, plunging stock mar ts an s ro t ng n at on an annihilate many a promised nest egg, and already have many times. In other words, don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched.
The best things to keep private include account numbers and bank balances, location(s) of high-value assets and sensitive information regarding why certain individuals may be included or excluded as beneficiaries.
May I remind you and everyone else that a promised inheritance doesn’t mean anything until you are in possession of the money. Things like housing crises, plunging stock markets and skyrocketing inflation can annihilate many a promised nest egg, and already have many times. In other words, don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched.
I think I made clear that asking or reuesting for specifics of someone’s trust is unacceptable because it’s their private
financial business. Please note, however, once the creator of the trust dies, beneficiaries are entitled, legally so, to specific information regarding their inheritance.
As for your close family friend not in good health, I hope you have been an active and helpful part of their emotional, medical and logistical support system and will continue to do so. Doing the right thing doesn’t come with a price tag, and it’s always the right time to do the right thing.
Former CVN editor Amy Marie Orozco loves living in Carpinteria, including all the sometimes socially sticky situations happening in our seaside setting. Have a question for her? Email it to news@coastalview.com.
firear a co tacte a a ho re ort edly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firear i his ossessio . he firear as taken from the man and secured into the a ta arbara heriff s ffice ro ert department for safekeeping.
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6 1 p.m. Theft 200 block Via Real 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.
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 eari g his seatbe t. traffic sto as 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.
p.m. Trespassing 200 block Via Real 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 revie .
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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A reader sends a halo to the person who found and turned in the keys on ay 9 to the Santa Barbara ounty Sheriff’s station. There are a lot of kind and honest people around us. Thank you again.
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 chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”
reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
A reader sends a halo to Nikki and Brian Yamaoka for their gener osity in lending tables and chairs for both pre prom and grad parties ou literally help make dreams come true Thank you.
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 of ar i teria office ai s ot this ast ee . ha o for o r i ess.
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.”
A reader sends a halo to Aliso Elementary School Principal Weiberg and the in credible teachers, staff and families who made the reader’s first elementary school experience so wonderful. Thank you s. ewa, r. ireles, s. Olivo, iss ara, iss aria, Srta. anderos, iss aitlyn, i , Sonia, Peter, r. ark and all the ama ing parents and students of the current second grade class. o ions
reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the cit s bea tif o er reath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over the to c sto er service. he e i g favors ere ove b a a bro ght 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 Carpinteria Community Library, Friends of the Library and the library staff, who always go above and beyond and are ust the absolute best, for creating a welcoming place where children become lifelong readers, neighbors become friends and the community can meet and learn. There truly is no other library like this one always full of life and oy.
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 he ot. he the roof to 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!”
A reader sends a halo to the Lions Club of Carpinteria and the wonderful volunteers who organi ed, prepared and served lunch for the reader’s husband’s elebration of ife on June . our kindness, generosity and hard work provided comfort and fellowship during a difficult time. very special thank you to hristopher, Judith, annah and aranda for making this event possible. Thank you all for helping make the day so meaningful for our family and friends.
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.”
reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”
A reader sends a halo to Carpinteria Sin Fronteras for their countless efforts in keeping our community informed and safe. our work is appreciated by many.
reader sends a halo to Nikki at i ar . e t to first c ass this ee end with my sister, who has been to four so far. had the best time! Someone get this gir a sho she sho be o the oo et or a rea .
reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”
A reader sends a halo to Kim from Seniors Inc. for all her hard work decorating for the Senior Prom. ou are appreciated
reader sends a halo to Diana a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
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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
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man was driving with a false registration tab. He was cited for the violation and allowed to park the vehicle at his
man was stopped for not displaying license plates on his truck. records check showed his driver’s license was
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 ose o e of these ag ifice t creat res ho ever o t a t it to s ffer to a miserable death.”
reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a halo to the city of Carpinteria for hosting another successful ouse hold oods a ardous aste ay. This event is so well organi ed and it’s great to know all of our accumulated waste will be responsibly disposed.
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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 hotos for ior arriors ootba . e a reciate a o o for o r fa i ies a ers and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a halo to everyone who volunteers to be an Adult Literacy tutor through the arpinteria ibrary. ou dedicate your time each week to building not only nglish skills, but also confidence, connection and community with your learners. e need more of you
reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
A reader sends a halo to Jaime and Jason Diamond for use of their Blackstone riddle again for cooking the nnual ighth rade Promotion Pancake Breakfast. appy and satisfied teenagers. Smooth operations. iamond precision.
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!”
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reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick irector of o s ir s b for re ovi g the to ic horbia fire stic s fro the pots and landscape. reader
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reader sends a pitchfork to the two teenage boys who left all their trash on their table at Starbucks and rode away on their black e bikes on Tuesday. o better next time.
suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
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reader sends a pitchfork to the five ICE agents driving twice the speed limit through town, laughing like it’s a game, blowing through stop signs, while kids were walking to school, so they could kidnap a couple of guys going to work. ell has a special place for you guys.
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.
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 vehic e three ee s ago b t i t fi the small baggie until he’d removed the river s seat to fi the rec i i g echa nism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara heriff s ffice ro ert for estr ctio .
reader sends a pitchfork to everyone involved in planning and approving the recent changes at Linden and Carpinteria avenues. hat a terrible design and waste of money
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reader sends a pitchfork to people who talk over the instructor during class time ot only is it rude, but also rude to your other classmates. Be considerate and have your conversations after class.
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reader sends a pitchfork to the two girls walking on the beach, oblivious to the fact that they had ust flushed the harbor seals into the ocean while the animals were trying to rest at their sanctuary.
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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 co icti g state e ts regar i g their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.
reader sends a pitchfork to vacation renters and the hosts who fail to educate them. acationers who seem to think arriving in town exempts them from basic manners. ou’re in a neighborhood, not your private resort. This is a uiet town, and if you can’t respect uiet during uiet hours, perhaps you’d be happier vacationing somewhere else. ertainly, we don’t need to hear your shouting, profanity and late night revelry through our bedroom windows while our children are trying to sleep. osts, kindly explain to your guests that other people actually live here.
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reader sends a pitchfork to the owners of the black and tan large dog on arpin teria venue that already attacked one dog and continues to not be contained in its yard and wander the sidewalk to try and attack other dogs walking by. ery scary.
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.
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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 a e s b ect rivi g the se a e 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
reader sends a pitchfork for not retaining the three-way stop signs installed during construction at the ia eal unction. Transforming Padaro ane into a great bike path is a huge win for connecting our community with Summerland and beyond ven better, how about upgrading to a roundabout at ia eal These safety measures ensure cyclists can navigate this area safely without merging into high speed traffic.
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new event series is making waves off the Santa Barbara coastline this summer, and it comes with some familiar Carpinteria connections.
En Fuego Events, the Carpinteria-based company known for producing largescale festivals and community events throughout the Central Coast, including Surf ‘n’ Suds Beer Festival, has partnered with the Condor Express and HeartNSoul Mixology to launch Santa Barbara Sunset Sips, a monthly sunset cruise featuring live music, craft beverages and front-row views of the Santa Barbara Channel.
Running from June through October, the series transforms the Condor Express into an intimate floating concert venue, offering ust 1 guests per cruise a chance to en oy live entertainment, cocktails and ocean sunsets.
“We wanted to bring a new and exciting event to Santa Barbara that featured local bands,” said En Fuego Events co-owner Andres Nuño. “What better way to do it than on the Santa Barbara Channel?”
For Nuño, the smaller scale of Sunset Sips is part of the appeal. While En Fuego Events regularly produces festivals that attract thousands of attendees, this series is designed to provide a more personal experience.
“We have always wanted to create an intimate experience for guests to make them all feel a VIP experience,” he said.
The idea for the series came together through a collaboration with HeartNSoul Mixology founder and Carpinterian Nuh Kimbwala, who has catered numerous events aboard the Condor Express. Kimbwala envisioned combining live entertainment, handcrafted cocktails and the natural beauty of the Santa Barbara coastline into a one-of-a-kind evening.
“Nuh Kimbwala has been creating amazing and innovative cocktails for the Central Coast for years,” Nuño said. “He is the best in the business.”
The Condor Express team brought another important ingredient to the partnership: unmatched local knowledge of the Santa Barbara Channel.
“They know the Santa Barbara Channel better than anyone on the harbor,” Nuño said.
uests can expect a different musical flavor each month, with performances ranging from reggae and rock to cumbia and nostalgic 199 s hits. The season line up includes ornerstone eggae, The 9 s Babiez, The Caverns, Maclovia and The
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e wanted to supply different styles of music for guests every month while relying on local talent to help spread the word,” Nuño said. “Whether you love reggae, classic rock, cumbia or ’9 s music, we have it all.”
The June kickoff cruise features or nerstone Reggae, a band with strong Carpinteria roots and a loyal following throughout the Central Coast.
“Many of the members of Cornerstone are from Carpinteria,” Nuño noted. “En Fuego Events is also based out of Carpinteria and continues to try and create unique experiences for guests from our hometown.”
While the music and drinks help set the mood, Nuño says the setting may be the real star of the show.
“Perhaps seeing some whales or dolphins,” he said when asked about his favorite moments guests might experience. “But sunsets on the open sea are second to none.”
That combination of live entertainment, handcrafted cocktails and ocean scenery is what sets Sunset Sips apart from other local events.
“It’s intimate and on the open sea,” Nuño said. “It doesn’t get better than that.”
If the inaugural season is successful, Nuño hopes Sunset Sips will continue sailing into the future.
e definitely want to make this an ongoing series for years to come,” he said.
For now, organizers are inviting guests to climb aboard, raise a glass and en oy a sunset cruise that puts a fresh spin on Central Coast nightlife — proving that sometimes the best seat in the house is the one floating on the Pacific.
Tickets and information are available at enfuegoevents.com.
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favorites Cornerstone Reggae will launch the inaugural Santa Barbara Sunset Sips cruise on Friday, June 19.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026
The Carpinteria High School Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation together on Wednesday, June 10, at the Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium. More than 100 students walked across the stage on Wednesday, and a total of 141 seniors graduated, accor i g to ar i teria ifie choo istrict eri te e t ia a igb . se iors i Hernandez Aviles and Valeria Pulido served as this year’s valedictorians, and Massimo Bonilla-Zakosek was this year’s salutatorian.
graduates into the stadium.
Charlotte Cooney
Sebastian Chisum-Grindle
Jeremy Haines was the final graduate to cross the stage.
Students take photographs together before the ceremony.
Carpinteria’s Class of 2026 celebrates close friendships.
CHS Principal Gerardo Cornejo and the 2026 CHS graduation ceremony.
The Carpinteria High School band played the Pomp and Circumstance Marches” as the graduates entered the stadium.
PH T S B B KA LSS
Members of the Class of 2026 toss their graduation caps in the air.
Salutatorian Massimo Bonilla-Zakosek
and members of the Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees were present at ceremony. Luke Anderson, Samuel Medel and Sky Korling sign each other’s hats.
Charles Bryant, who is retiring after 15 years at CHS, with Dezmond Witherspoon.
Salomon Garcia Jimenez with Gus the pug. This year marks Gus’ 12th graduation ceremony.
Thursday, June 18
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8-10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
English Language Conversation Group/Grupo de Conversación en In glés 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
Bellas Artes Free Arts Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. noon. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
AgeWell Senior Program: Lecture Series “MTD Wave Project” Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1-2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Economic Vitality Committee Meet ing City Hall, Side Conference Room, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. p.m. (805) 6845405
Dungeons Dragons Club Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:30-5:15 p.m. For ages 12-17. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Carpinteria Open Space Manage ment Advisory Board Meeting City Hall, Council Chambers, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. (805) 684-5405
Live Music: Open Mic hosted by Beau Wilding and Chad Martin. brewLAB, 4191 Carpinteria Ave. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Carpinteria Valley Water District Board Meeting City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. cvwd.net (805) 684-2816
5:30
All-Ages-Karaoke hosted by LarryOke Nimmer, Giovanni’s Pizza, 5205 Carpinteria Ave. 6–9pm. (805) 684-8288 Bingo Sandpiper Village, 3950 Via Real, 6:30 p.m. (310) 403-9973
ONGOING
Science for Teens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1-3 p.m. For ages 11- to 13-years-old. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Carpinteria Knitters Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria
CROWL UKULELE, 6-9 PM SAT: SKA DADDYZ, 6-9 PM SUN: SANTA BARBABRA TROMBONE SOCIETY, 5-6, HOLIDAY SING ALONG, 6-8 PM
FOOD… FRI: DISFRUTA 3-8 PM SAT: SHRIMP VS. CHEF, 12 PM MUSIC… FRI: GORDON CROWL UKULELE, 6-9 PM SAT: SKA DADDYZ, 6-9 PM SUN: SANTA BARBABRA TROMBONE SOCIETY, 5-6, HOLIDAY SING ALONG, 6-8 PM 18 TAPS, FREE SMILES MANY FRIENDS WAITING FOR YOU!
AgeWell Senior Program: Free Lunch Program Monday-Friday, Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 12:15-1p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
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IT’S ALL SURFING
CHRISTIAN BEAMISH
Apologies in advance if I’ve already written here about a class of surfboard I shape that call Surfing Boards. These Surfing Boards are meant to bring wave riding to its essence: paddle, turn and glide. ight to 9 feet long, the boards are not longboards meant for 19 s style nose riding, but sleek outlines that gen erate speed and allow for unadorned, or what think of as, pure, surfing.
I had the good fortune last week to be invited aboard a friend’s boat for a long slog up the coast from Santa Barbara to the hallowed surfing grounds below Point onception. idely known and well attended, the place has a sacred ge ography of wind groomed surf pouring across a perfectly shaped platform reef. humash knew the area as the ainbow Bridge, the point of departure to the after life, and it is one of those regions that feel like an edge of the world — or, perhaps, a place where the edges of two different worlds meet.
e had to temper our expectations when we arrived, as there were a good number of vessels already anchored in a narrow channel between reefs. bout heads were bobbing in the lineup. leisurely check of another nearby point (a lesser uality wave, also well attended had us returning to the prime spot and anchoring up with the other boats and skiffs. idday now, with many hours of daylight ahead of us, we eased into our wetsuits and slowly paddled over.
I’d brought two surfboards for the day: one footer very similar to the three fin Thruster designs of my mid s youth, and another foot, inch one of the Surfing Boards described above. chose to ride the bigger board not only for the paddle advantage it would provide in the crowd, but also because of the way that the waves rose up on the reef, ghosting in, in a simultaneously slow but swift approach before roaring across.
The board has what think of as a akaha nose not as pointy as a big wave gun, but not rounded like a longboard, either. The fuller nose runs to a wide point that is both substantial
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a e ridin . enough for stability and glide but still narrow enough to panel over into turns. There is nothing spectacular about the surfing on these boards, except for the ex ceptional speed they generate, and that’s the joy, just the ability to allow the board to gather the momentum of the wave and simply be along for the ride.
I’d received the invitation to join the trip one day prior and accepted without hesitation, because I’ve been around long enough to know when to drop everything and go surfing. The details of the work a day world always sort themselves out and it is days like these, sun up to sun down on the water, that make a full life. lso, the act of surfing and moving through the world by boat, feels more and more like the best antidote to an ever increasing intrusion of technology. oesn’t it seem, with the advent of , that tech the experience of using the iPhone in particular is becoming more insidious admit that am the one who seemingly cannot put my phone down,
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Christian Beamish took leave of his position at Coastal View News in October 2020, to pursue his surfboard business, Surfboards California, full time. He continues his monthly column, and shapes at the surfboard factory showroom at 500 Maple Ave., in Carpinteria. The former Associate Editor of The Surfer’s Journal, Beamish is also the author of “Voyage of the Cormorant” (Patagonia Books, 2012) about his single-handed expedition down the coast of Baja California by sail and oar in his self-built Shetland Isle beach boat. He lives with his two children in Ventura.
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CLUB SCENE
Lions Club presents community service awards to 20 students
The Lions Club of Carpinteria recently presented community service awards to 2 arpinteria Unified School istrict US students.
Students were nominated by their teachers to receive the certificates, which included a cash award from the club. Lions Club of Carpinteria members attended the awards ceremonies at each of the US schools to present the awards to student recipients.
City Manager shares Carpinteria’s financial challenges with Rotary
Carpinteria City Manager and Rotary Club member Michael Ramirez recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria about the city’s financial challenges.
Ramirez’s PowerPoint presentation covered topics such as the city’s revenue sources, top deficit drivers and the management of budget deficits. The presentation included a Q&A with club members after the presentation.
Suzie Schneider awarded for community service
Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning ommunity Service hair Su ie Schneider received the district’s Community Service ward, presented by otary istrict 2 overnor ike utra. Schneider was recogni ed for her community service in taking the lead on 17 high impact pro ects in arpinteria, including a post July th beach cleanup in collaboration with the Rotary Club of arpinteria. She also worked with et t one Santa Barbara to organi e advance care planning workshops to help families and created a holiday celebration for more than 2 community members.
Lion Doug Treloar presents an a ards certificate to riel Rodriguez Garcia, one of four student award recipients at Aliso School.
left, incoming Rotary Club of
President Alec Hardy, President
Morning Rotary visits Carpinteria Dental
s part of its ongoing series highlighting local businesses and nonprofit organi
ations, the otary lub of arpinteria orning visited arpinteria ental, at arpinteria ve., Suite 2, on ay 1 .
Founded last ugust by club member ldo acias, S, arpinteria ental aims to set the standard for compassionate, comprehensive care, acias told club members during the tour.
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Two Rotary clubs share a single mission
BY TRACY MARCYNZSYN
n a small town like arpinteria, the existence of two Rotary Clubs might seem excessive. hile the otary lub of arpinteria orning meets ednesdays at 7 a.m. for breakfast, and the Rotary Club of Carpinteria meets every other Thursday at 11 a.m. over lunch, the two clubs have committed to working together to serve the community over the past year.
Both clubs’ presidents recently received istrict 2 Outstanding eadership wards this month, presented by istrict overnor ike utra, who oversees the clubs in the district encompassing cities from estlake to ambria and inland to ern ounty.
utra commended the club presidents’ ability to work together in service to the community.
They do such a good ob. lot of Rotary Clubs have a competitive spirit against each other, attracting members to oin and such, but the arpinteria clubs understand the bigger purpose — we’re all helping the same people in the same area, so let’s work together and rally to help out the community when we unite, said utra.
n acknowledging their recent leadership award, otary lub of arpinteria
orning President Steve erteis and Rotary Club of Carpinteria President avid Powdrell said they were honored by the recognition and that the clubs’ members deserve as much credit.
“The dedicated members of both otary clubs give their time, talents and resources to strengthen our community every day, wrote erteis and Powdrell in a joint press release to the Coastal View News. The recognition received this year belongs to every member who volunteered at a pro ect, attended a fundraiser, mentored a student, participated in a cleanup, supported a nonprofit or simply raised a hand when help was needed.
The more than 100 members comprising the two clubs invest thousands of volunteer hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars into local schools, parks, youth programs, nonprofit organi ations, environmental initiatives and community improvement pro ects.
This year, the clubs worked together to install Peace Poles throughout Carpinteria as reminders that peace begins at home through our daily actions. They also collaborated on beach clean up days, packaging 1 , meals through ise gainst unger, support-
The more than 100 members comprising the two clubs invest thousands of volunteer hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars into local schools, parks, youth programs, nonprofit organizations, environmental initiatives and community improvement projects.
ing the Carpinteria Children’s Project and participating in vocational service outings and community pro ects.
“They just work so well on projects together, said utra. The biggest problem with Rotary is that sometimes the members get overworked because they do too much, but in the arpinteria clubs, there’s a lot of camaraderie there and they help each other because they’re doing this to help members in the community. t’s really great to see this team effort with everyone.
This spirit of cooperation confers countless benefits to the community as well as the clubs themselves.
“At a time when many civic and service organizations across the country are experiencing declining membership, both Carpinteria Rotary clubs have welcomed new members and expanded their impact. People continue to oin Rotary because they want to make a difference, build friendships, develop leadership skills and become part of something larger than themselves, Powdrell and erteis wrote.
Bringing together people from various backgrounds, professions and experiences to improve their community is what otary is all about, said the club presidents.
“Carpinteria is fortunate to have two vibrant otary clubs. ifferent meeting times. ifferent traditions. One shared mission Service bove Self, stated erteis and Powdrell.
Those interested in learning more about the rotary chapters may contact Powdrell at powdrell gmail.com or erteis at steve gerteis yahoo.com.
Morning Rotary Club members with Aldo Macias, at center.
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Elect Carrie Kirchner, club member and guest speaker Michael Ramirez and outgoing President David Powdrell.
From left, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning President Stephen Gerteis, club member Suzie Schneider and Rotary District Governor Mike Dutra.
Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning President Steve Gerteis, left, and Rotary Club of Carpinteria President David Powdrell said they were honored y the leadership a ard reco nition and that the clu s’ members deserve as much credit.
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be heard at the Planning Commission Hearing of July 1, 2026. 26TRM-00001 Hope Villas Tract Map Eastern Goleta Valley Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 Nicole Lieu, Supervising Planner (805) 884-8068 Kevin De Los Santos, Planner 805) 884-8051
Hearing on the request of Franciscan Real Estate, LLC (Applicant), to consider the following:
• Case No. 26TRM-00001, for approval of a Tentative Tract Map (14,924) to allow a one-lot airspace subdivision for condominium purposes. The one-lot airspace subdivision will redesignate 50 multi-family rental units into 50 condominium units in compliance with County Code Chapter 21 (Land Division), and Section 66426 of the State Subdivision Map Ac t, and;
• Determine the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 [Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning], as outlined in the Notice of Exemption.
The application involves Assessor Parcel No. (APN) 057-143-001, zoned Design Residential (DR-20/30), located at 560 N. La Cumbre Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, Second Supervisorial District.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECORDING SECRETARY 568-2000 Publish: June 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ROBERT WALTER GREENE AND URANIA ROSARIO GREENE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 26CV03397
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioners: ROBERT WALTER GREENE AND URANIA ROSARIO GREENE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: ROBERT KADEN GREENE
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The Commission’s rules on hearings and public comment, unless otherwise directed by the Chair, remain applicable to each of the participation methods listed above.
The Planning Commission hearing begins at 9:00 a.m. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Planning Commission. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to appear and speak in support or in opposition to the projects. Written comments are also welcome. All letters should be addressed to the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California, 93101. Letters should be filed with the secretary of the Planning Commission no later than 12:00 P.M. on the Monday before the Planning Commission hearing. The decision to accept late materials will be at the discretion of the Planning Commission.
Maps and/or staff analysis of the proposals may be reviewed at https://www. countyofsb.org/1625/County-Planning-Commission a week before the hearing or by appointment by calling (805) 568-2000.
If you challenge the project(s) 23TRM00001, 26GPA-00001, 26GPA-00002, 26GPA-00007, 26ORD-00004, 26ORD00005, 26RZN-00003, or 26RZN00004 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 Planning Commission prior to the public hearing.
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Proposed name KADEN ROBERT GREENE
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING JULY 29, 2026 at 10:00 am, Dept: 3, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 06/03/2026 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 06/03/2026. Angela Braun, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk.
Publish: June 11,18, 25, July 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BLUE CALEEL THOMAS CALEEL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 26CV02645
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioners: WENDY ANNE KUNKEL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: THOMAS INDIGO CALEEL
Proposed name INDIGO THOMAS CALEEL
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING JULY 31, 2026 at 10:00 am, Dept: 4, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition.
Dated 06/02/2026 by Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court.
TS No: CA08000165-26-1-FT APN: 113-460-003 TO No: 92774308 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 23, 2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 8, 2026 at 01:00 PM, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on September 30, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0068835, of official records in the Offi ce of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by THOMAS J. CORBETT AND LAURIE A. CORBETT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 107 LAS FLORES DRIVE, GUADALUPE, CA 93434 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $439,691.89 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this fi gure prior to sale. Benefi ciary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the Internet Website address www.nationwideposting.com or call Nationwide Posting Publication at 916.939.0772 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000165-26-1-FT. Information
about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916.939.0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000165-26-1-FT to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www.federalregister.gov/ documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers Date: May 21, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0800016526-1-FT 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Bernardo Sotelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. nationwideposting.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Nationwide Posting Publication AT 916.939.0772 NPP0489564
Publish: June 4, 11, 18, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as ESMERALDA ENTERPRISES at 493 SCENIC DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. Full name of registrant(s) MARISA PASQUINI at 493 SCENIC DRIVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103.. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 06/12/2026. The registrant began transacting business on June 11, 2026. Signed: MARISA PASQUINI, OWNER. accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change the facts set forth the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2025-0001551.
Publish: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as MAGALLANES GARDENING SERVICE at 8479 VEREDA DEL PADRE, GOLETA, CA 93117. Full name of registrant(s) RUBEN MAGALLANES at P.O. BOX 40148, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93140. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 05/08/2026. The registrant began transacting business on Jan 4, 2026. Signed: RUBEN MAGALLANES, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2025-0001226. Publish: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as (1) JUAN O.’S (2) JUAN O.’S MOBILE REPAIR (3) JUAN O.’S TRUCKING at 1301 LINDEN AVE., CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s) JUAN O.’S MOIBILE REPAIR TRUCKING, INC. at 1072 CASITAS PASS RD 124, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 06/05/2026. The registrant began transacting business
SNAPSHOTS
A group of friends, four years later Young Carpinterians celebrate
together in 2022 and later in 2026, including from left,
Holmstrom, Liam Anderson, Jackson Brainerd, Owen Reeves, Nathan Holmstrom, Mason Brainerd, Luke Anderson, Sam Medel, Eli Perez and Richie Renteria.
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The Peace Vigil 5-6 p.m., corner of Linden Carpinteria Ave.
Music in our Schools Month Concert 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 Foothill Road, 684-4701
Back Track p.m., The Palms, 701 Linden Ave., 684-3811
THROWBACK
Saturday, March 16
THURSDAY
Carpinteria Salt Marsh docent led tours 10 a.m., free walks start from the park sign, 684-8077
Magicarp Pokemon League 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 Linden Ave., (619) 972-3467 Energy Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 Linden Ave., Free “The Quiet Man,” p.m., Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5 The Groovie Line p.m., The Palms, 701 Linden Ave., 684-3811
Monday, March 18
Women of Inspiration 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Girls nc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road, $70, 684-6364
Basic Bridge, p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via Real, 684-5921 Mah Jongg, p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via Real, 729-1310 Bingo p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.
Sandpiper Duplicate Bridge Club, p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village Clubhouse, 3950 Via Real, 684-5522
Battle of the Books club, 3:30 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 Linden Ave., 220-6608
pump out front, Rincon Garage machine shop employees understood the mystery and were happy to help Carpinterians overcome any problems that arose in the cars.
Beginner Meditation Workshop 6:30 p.m., Curious Cup back meeting room, 929 Linden Ave., 705-4703
he oo of eft o ar i teria this hoto ta e ear e o s venue) mired in mud and water, but the homes that remained standing belonged to the lucky locals—some buildings were swept away entirely.
“All along the coast the roads and bridges were washed out. For over a week, no one could get anywhere,” recalled Albertina Rodriguez in her column published in
i teria igh choo sta s to a . he re orte that a ta o ica cree over o e and moved across the land toward her house. “The creek was 15 feet deep in places
Damage from the storm extended throughout the valley. The railroad bridge over Carpinteria Creek washed out, and the tracks on the west end of Carpinteria were er ater. ccor i g to o rig e the oo aters s e t thro gh ho es i he biggest trage of the oo as the eath of oh oc e . oc e ho
The storm severed Carpinteria from Santa Barbara and Ventura, leaving locals with dwindling supplies of food. Rodriguez wrote that Glen Hickey hitched up his mule tea a ve t re to a ta arbara bri gi g bac brea other foo a the first
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.
Arturo Tello art show, Friends of the Library sed Bookstore, 5103 Carpinteria Ave., 566-0033
“SPACE” exhibit, 855 At The Arts Gallery, 855 Linden Ave., 684-7789
As the nation gears up for March Madness (starting March 19), CVN thought it would be appropriate to stoke the fire of excitement with an image of Carpinteria’s version of highly competitive basketball. Sports rivals Carpinteria and Bishop Diego high schools vie for a piece of the ball at this Feb. 7, 1978 game.
Readers–
Sunday, June 7
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Deputies responded and contacted a subject who was causing a disturbance with his mother and father. The subject is nearly 45 and lives at home. No crime was committed, however during a consent search of subject’s belongings, a meth pipe was found. The case was forwarded to the district attorney’s office.
Send us your best caption for this photo by Monday, March 25.
Monday, June 8
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Coastal View News is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers.
A vehicle was stopped for having false registration tabs. The driver was arrested for false registration tabs. During an inventory search, approximately one ounce of Fentanyl was found in the engine compartment of the vehicle. The driver was booked for possession for sales.
Tuesday, June 9
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A female subject was found lying on the ground near a dirt parking lot yelling while a deputy drove by. Deputies conducted a check on the subject’s welfare and found the subject was under the influence of drugs and in possession of drug paraphernalia and a usable amount of suspected meth. The subject was arrested and taken to jail without incident.
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A subject was found to be intoxicated to the point he was no longer able to care for himself or others. He was arrested and booked at the Santa Barbara Jail without incident.
Friday, June 12
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“Should Old Acquaintance be forgot, and never thought upon…”
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So begins the ballad printed in 1711 by James Watson, and added to in 1788 by Robert Burns, that became the tune we now sing at each year’s new beginning. What a question it asks of us—is it right that we forget old times?
History doesn’t have to be boring. Readers sent in their funniest captions for the photo above, and we selected our favorites (in no particular order). Enjoy.
Get creative, get goofy, but keep comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate language or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punctuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the following grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of Coastal View News from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.
“Hey, are you a model? Didn’t see you on a glue bottle?” ––Anonymous
“Her name is Elsie, the famous old cow. Now at 65,she still likes to have her teats pulled.” ––Jack Bevilockway
Deputies responded to a report of two males fighting near a grocery store. Upon arrival, deputies located a juvenile and his mother near a coffee shop. Both were uncooperative and stated the juvenile had injured himself by falling and hitting his head. Fire and medics were called, and the juvenile was medically assessed, but declined to go to the hospital.
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.
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Deputies responded to a reporting party coming into the station to report she was a victim of domestic violence which occurred a week prior. Deputies observed that the reporting party was intoxicated and had difficulty maintaining the topic of conversation and recollecting incidents that took place. Based on the reporting party’s inconsistent statements, the deputy was unable to determine if a physical domestic dispute occurred. A report was forwarded to the district attorney for review.
“You want a pull of this fresh milk, don’t yah kitty,” uttered farmer Mitch McCracken. ––Androgynous
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Thursday, March 14
“One of these days soon, it’s city life for me.” ––Chas. Jerep
Virginia Marzullo D’Amico, pictured in the striped dress, hangs out with some relatives in Sicily during a 1946 visit. Only Virginia and the little girl are still alive today.
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“Oh, be quiet. know your name is bossy, but know what I’m doing.” ––Marty Panizzon
Of course not, and the world we live in today makes it easier than ever to not only remember those times, but to share them as well. Facebook is in the top three of most popular websites in the world, but it isn’t just for posting photos of what we’re eating at the moment. It has become a 21st century journal for sharing sepia toned photographs and stories from the past, exciting and enriching the lives of relatives and friends. It can be as easy as sharing on your personal page, or through a few simple steps, starting a family group page dedicated to remembering who and when.
“Ouch! Marty, thought taught you better!” ––Tony Perez
City of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board meeting 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 Friday, March 15
SB S. County Architectural Board of Review meeting, a.m., 123 . Anapamu St., Rm. 17, Santa Barbara Monday, March 18
sneak peek at Santa undercover in the days prior to Christmas. He’s “Got Milk,” now where are the cookies? Meanwhile Rudolph is anticipating Christmas morning when he will get a large bunch of carrots for working so hard overnight helping Santa deliver all the gifts. ––Ho Ho Ho JB
The victim’s estranged ex-husband, who is the restrained person in a served criminal protective order, began texting the victim on Sunday, June 7, in violation of the restraining order, and continued texting the victim from Tuesday, June 9, to Friday, June 12. The restrained party did not make any threats in the text messages.
SB County Zoning Administrator meeting, 9:30 a.m., 123 . Anapamu St., Rm. 17, Santa Barbara, 568-2000 Tuesday, March 19
what it was like to be there shortly after the end of WWII.The Allies landed in Capo Calava, part of the village of Gioiosa Marea, Messina, Sicily, where my family lived, and believe that General Patton was there, also.It was a devastating war, but everyone tried to dress up afterwards. have priceless memories of those no longer with us.”
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“Daggummit, Vern, next time let me choose where to meet for drinks!”
––W. Rockwell
“I don’t even need milk—I just like doing this.” ––Anonymous
Deputies responded to a reporting party saying they had moved to Florida in November 2025 from the residence. The reporting party stated they had gone online to the U.S. Post Office website to change their address to the Florida address. The address was never changed to their new address and all their mail continued going to the residence in Carpinteria. Their neighbor was gathering the mail and stated they would mail it to them, but eventually stopped all communications with the reporting party, who is missing crucial mail, including their tax return refund. Deputies will conduct a follow up to attempt to contact the old neighbor.
Ongoing
Wednesday, June 10
Virginia Marzullo D’Amico was born on July 29, 1926, in Warren, Ohio. The youngest of seven children, all of whom were born in the United States, her Facebook page has become a treasure trove of her family’s history. Yes, that’s right—she’s a dynamic 90 years young and utilizing the cyber world, keeping her family and friends in rapt attention. As she tells it, “Our parents immigrated from Sicily in 1912, coming to America to fi a better ife as i a others fro Europe.
“Come on, Grandpa, get a stiff neck trying to drink milk this way. Grandma justputs it in a saucer for me.” ––Jack Bevilockway
SB County Board of Supervisors meeting, a.m., Board of Supervisors Conference Rm., 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 568-2000 Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405
Deputies responded to a subject being stopped while riding their bicycle with what was believed to be a stolen potted plant from a local nursery. Upon further investigation the subject was found with a meth pipe and a usable quantity of methamphetamine. The plant was a freebie from the nursery.
“This is too much work. I’m switching to reindeer!” ––Ronnie Haran Mellen
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The help-yourself milk dispenser at the Good Earth restaurant. ––Anonymous
as a means to keep in touch with friends and family here and in Italy. As one of the last of my generation still able to remember much of our family history, felt it was important to pass that infor mation on to those who were interested, and there were quite a few who were interested. gratifying.
here, including my children, have gotten in touch with those living in other parts of our country, andfamily in Italy and Sicily.
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hat a terrific stor that o have been lost if she hadn’t shared! You may ask how know Virginia. She and her husband and three daughters lived next door to my family in North Hollywood for the first i e ears of ife. e ove away, but our families stayed in contact through yearly letters between Virginia and my mother. few years ago went searching through Facebook and found Virginia and all three daughters, and this
County Supervisor Salud Carbajal drop in office hours Friday, a.m.-5 p.m., Carpinteria Children’s Project at Main, 5201 th St. Rm. 101, 568-2186
In 2011, Virginia points to her favorite little beach city, Gioiosa Marea.
CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HIS TORY
15 YEARS EXPERIENCE
CVN THURSDAY
THROWBACK
The Chinese presence in Carpinteria
BY JIM CAMPOS
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in CVN, Vol. 27, No. 2.
The Chinese presence in Carpinteria from a historical perspective is slight. There are so few recorded memories of them as to make them seem almost invisible and inconsequential to Carpinteria’s development. But they were here and contributed to daily life in the valley. Our historians of Carpinteria’s early years — Georgia Stockton, Jayne Cravens Caldwell and Arthur Miller Clark — all mention the Chinese. A Chinatown is placed at the corner of Dorrance Way and Linden Avenue where apartment buildings now reside, and another Chinatown is cited somewhere west of Linden Avenue on the Coast Highway. According to Caldwell, the Chinese in Carpinteria tended to cluster together in their living arrangements (Carpinteria As It Was, 1979).
The picture that evolves is that the Chinese kept close to each other and consisted mostly of men. The early history of the Chinese in the U.S. supports this notion of men coming to American shores to make their fortunes and return to their homelands, thus women — outside of those working in laundries and bordellos — are largely removed in the telling of their initial immigrant experience in the 19th century. “Clusters” of Chinese men lived and worked on the Russel Heath Estate. Clusters worked on the John Pyster Ranch. And clusters lived and did a variety of jobs at Curtis Cates’ Santa Barbara School (now Cate School).
The best remembered Chinese man in early Carpinteria history was Poi, who worked at the Heath Ranch for several decades. He was one of a cluster who worked and was quartered there gardening, cleaning and cooking. The only photos of Chinese at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History are those taken at the Heath Ranch. Poi was reported about by Albertina Cadwell Rodriguez, who wrote the “Memories of Tina” column for the Carpinteria Herald in the 1960s and ‘70s. She knew him as a young girl. Poi baked cookies for her and other children of the valley. Carpinteria lore tells that Poi eventually returned to China at an advanced age and fondly reminisced about his days in Carpinteria until his dying day. Perhaps he corresponded with Carpinterians when he returned to China?
The Chinese had arrived in California in large numbers during the Gold Rush. According to the Library of Congress, , of them arrived on Pacific shores prospecting for gold. They were unwelcome in the gold fields and shifted to railroad gang employment by the 1860s. Caldwell writes that the Chinese arrived in Carpinteria circa 1876 looking for
housekeepers and gardeners.
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The Chinese had arrived in California in large numbers during the Gold Rush. According to t rar o ongr ss, , o t m arr on a fi s or s prosp t ng or go r n om n t go fi s an s t to ra roa gang mp o m nt t s
employment. This would square with the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
Many Chinese workers signed contracts, often for five years, with the Central Pacific Railroad to build the western section of the line, which met a predominantly Irish crew building from the east. On May 10, 1869, at Promontory, Utah, Leland Stanford drove the famed “Golden Spike,” joining the eastern and western rails and marking the completion of the transcontinental railroad. The event is still commemorated at Golden Spike National Historical Park, about 30 miles west of Brigham City, Utah. After the 1870s, the Chinese were returning to California. In the same year that Caldwell cites Chinese arriving in Carpinteria, many of them were also going into the Yosemite Valley carving out walls, roads and trails still used to this day.
The Chinese were hardworking and heroic. While in California, Mark Twain wrote that the Chinese were “as industrious as the day is long.” He added that “A disorderly Chinaman is rare, and a lazy one does not exist.” Their exploits climbing up steep hills as they carved their way through the mountains laying railroad track for the intercontinental
railroad and in Yosemite are legendary. Many gave up their lives in the taming of the West. In Carpinteria, local anecdotes about their nimbleness laying track on the Rincon and Ortega Hill are remembered. espite this, they were vilified in alifornia and, at times, treated abominably. They were accused of stealing jobs and prospects of wealth from Americans. During their introduction to California during the Gold Rush, for example, many of the murders attributed to Joaquin Murrieta and his riders were of the Chinese in mining camps such as Angels’ Camp which can be visited to this day. Both the Americans and the Californios resented their presence.
“The Chinese must go!” was a common slogan of politicians, and by 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act was enacted into law. It was renewed in 1892 and 1902. By the 1920s, there were few Chinese left in the U.S., and Carpinteria apparently played its part. When C. D. Hubbard started his citrus company in 1912, the Carpinteria Valley News happily reported that no Celestials — the Chinese — would be in his employ. Little did the newspaper know that a decade later many in the community would be unhappy with Hubbard’s use of Mexican labor in his packinghouse, either!
Today in the U.S., the Chinese presence and contribution to the country is stronger than ever. Chinese make up the largest segment of the Asian population in the United States.
Former director/curator of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, David Griggs, demonstrates how a hand-carved yoke of redwood was used by Chinese water carriers. This artifact was found in the 1920s about 400 yards from Rincon Creek on the Gutierrez Ranch in Rincon Canyon. The yoke was probably left by the railroad workers putting do n the ori inal Southern acific line that reached Carpinteria in 1887.
Jim Campos is a native-born Carpinterian. Upon retiring from a 35-year career with the arp nt r a n fi oo str t n , he joined a group of local historians to publish two pictorial history books on Carpinteria. Jim’s curiosity of local history grew from that experience. He is currently serving on the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation which honors the achievements and contributions of Carpinteria’s diverse community. He is also on the board of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, where he writes occas ona n pt art s n , m rot an entire year of columns for CVN’s Throwback Thursday.
Do you have a photo from Carpinteria’s past? Contact news@coastalview.com to share it with other readers!
James R. Heath, son of Russel Heath, stands with a group of men, mostly Chinese, circa 1900. The Chinese at the Heath Ranch served as domestics – cooks, laundrymen,
CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY PHOTOS Poi gives the Chumash girl, Ruth Cordero, a wheelbarrow ride. Ruth was adopted by the Heath family. Poi lived in the Chinese quarters of the Russel Heath Ranch
First day of Junior Guards draws 190 to city beach
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
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Coralyn Bryan Junior Guards warm up.
From left, instructors Beau Persoon, Averi Alexander, Lexi Persoon and Lili Nemetz speak to the Mini group.
More than 150 Junior Guards begin the day with a stretch.
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Evelyn Lara of Carpinteria girls soccer.
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Gwen Postma of Carpinteria girls water polo.
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Boys cross country takes off at the starting line.
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Isaac Sanchez of Carpinteria track and field.
CHRIS KEET @SURFHAPPENS Izzy Scott during a Scholastic Surf Series competition in 2025.
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Cate’s Braylin Glomah rises for the dunk.
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Leona McClellan and Charlotte Cooney celebrate a win for Carpinteria girls basketball.
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Dallas Bartholic slides into third base.
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Harper Rowbottom for Carpinteria girls volleyball.
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Cate girls volleyball won the CIF Southern Section Championship in the fall.
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Sky Korling for Carpinteria boys water polo.
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Coach errell Griffin and the Carpinteria oys asket all team.
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The Warriors football team takes in the atmosphere on homecoming night.
The city of arpinteria’s uatics program is offering new summer ocean recreation lessons, which offers people of all ages the chance to develop their skills in kayaking, surfing and stand up paddleboarding.
The new recreation lessons are designed for both youth and families, as a way for locals to build confidence and explore the coastline. The 9 minute lessons will be held three days a week beginning June 1 , with options for private, semi private and group sessions.
Spots are limited, so city staff are encouraging interested individuals to register online as uickly as possible. essons are currently scheduled for ondays, ednes days and Saturdays, and will be based out of the Boathouse on sh venue. essons will be offered through June, and the city will consider extending the lessons based on community interest. For more information on scheduling, pricing and registration, visit cityofcarp.co oceanreclessons.
–– Ryan P. Cruz
CVN ets a ird’s eye ie in Ireland
Robert and Sandra Duncan toted a copy of the Coastal View News with them on a trip to Ireland. The couple is pictured taking a break to snap a photo at “The liffs of oher, a famous landmark that towers 7 feet above the tlantic Ocean in ounty lare, reland.
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