Developer sues Frontier, city of Carpinteria over failed Ogan Road property sale
BY CVN STAFF
The developer behind the proposed housing project at 5115 Ogan Road has filed a lawsuit against rontier California Inc., its land-use consultant and the city of Carpinteria, alleging a years-long e ort to derail the sale of property intended for a multi-family housing development.
The complaint, filed une in Santa arbara County Superior Court, was brought by Carpinteria roup C, which see s to purchase approximately ,9 s uare feet of rontier-owned property at 11 Ogan oad for a proposed low-income housing pro ect. The lawsuit names rontier California Inc., lu Croix td. and the city of Carpinteria as defendants.
ccording to the complaint, Carpinteria roup C and rontier entered into a purchase and sale agreement in August for the property, with a purchase price of , . The agreement re uired rontier to pursue a certificate of compliance and subdivision approval necessary to create a legal parcel for sale.
Carpinteria roup C alleges rontier and its consultant, lu Croix, failed to ma e the “diligent, commercially reasonable e orts re uired under the agreement to obtain the subdivision approval and instead pursued strategies that city o cials had already indicated were unli ely to succeed. The complaint
unit multi family housing develo ment that has generated signi cant community de ate. The develo er alleges rontier im ro erly terminated a urchase agreement for the ro erty.
claims the companies rejected alternative solutions proposed by the developer, withheld information about the subdivision process and delayed communications for extended periods.
The lawsuit further alleges rontier faced community pressure related to the proposed housing project and intentionally allowed the subdivision process to stall. Carpinteria roup C claims it invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in planning and entitlement wor for a 1 -unit multifamily development while repeatedly expressing its willingness to close the transaction.
Historians will discuss in on’s oi histor at
museum series
The Carpinteria alley Museum of istory will continue its Tal Tal bac spea er series on Tuesday, une , -6 p.m., with a presentation from local historians Stephen ates and ince urns on the history of oil at incon.
“Tal s with ates and urns are always informative, entertaining and history-minded events. Together, Bates and urns are the experts on all things Rincon, and they are eager to share their nowledge and learn from the audience, said the museum’s xecutive irector ayme ahr. “ ring your uestions for the tal bac portion of the evening
The tal is titled, “ olcano, enegade rillers and the reat Spill of 69
incon’s Oily istory. ccording to a press release from the museum, ates and urns will discuss incon’s history with oil, from Chumash to “ incon Island, the incon “volcano and the oil spill of 1969.
The event will be held at the Carpinteria alley Museum of istory, at 9 6 Maple ve. The tal is free for members of the museum and 1 per person for visitors. o S s re uired, and tic ets will be sold at the door. or more information on the Tal Tal bac spea er series, volunteering at the museum or other uestions, call 6 - 11 , email info carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org/events.
central allegation involves rontier’s decision to terminate the purchase agreement on pril . ccording to the complaint, rontier issued its termination notice approximately eight minutes after receiving notice that Carpinteria roup C had issued subpoenas see ing records from rontier, lu Croix and a real estate agent as part of separate litigation involving the city. The developer contends the timing shows the termination was retaliatory and designed to avoid disclosure of documents.
Carpinteria roup C also argued the agreement allowed it to complete the purchase even if the subdivision process was unsuccessful by accepting whatever title rontier was able to convey through mechanisms such as a partition deed or tenancy-in-common arrangement. The complaint alleges rontier improperly refused that option.
The lawsuit additionally claims the city of Carpinteria has obstructed the subdivision process and violated several state housing laws, including the
Housing Accountability Act, the Permit Streamlining ct and the ousing Crisis ct of 19, commonly nown as S . The complaint alleges the city imposed changing re uirements on the subdivision application, prejudged a variance re uest before it was formally submitted and failed to meet statutory deadlines for reviewing applications.
The developer also references the city’s handling of its proposed uilder’s Remedy housing project, alleging city o cials publicly opposed the development and delayed processing of related applications.
The complaint includes causes of action for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraudulent concealment, negligent misrepresentation, professional negligence, specific performance and violations of state housing laws. Carpinteria roup C is see ing a court order re uiring completion of the property transaction, monetary damages, attorney fees and in unctive relief preventing rontier from selling or encumbering the property while the litigation is pending. s of Tuesday, no responses from rontier, lu Croix or the city of Carpinteria had been filed in the case.
An aerial view highlights the Frontier-owned property at 5115 Ogan Road in Carpinteria, the site at the center of a la suit led y ar interia Grou . The arcel is also the ro osed location of an story,
Lions Club Fourth of July Community BBQ celebrates community, tradition and giving
BY CVN STAFF
For more than six decades, the Lions Club of Carpinteria’s annual Fourth of July Community BBQ has brought neighbors, families and visitors together for an afternoon of great food, live music and small-town camaraderie.
This year, the tradition returns from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, at Lions Park, 6197 Casitas Pass Road, where organizers expect one of the largest crowds in recent memory.
The event comes during a milestone year for the organization. The Lions Club of Carpinteria is celebrating 99 years of service to the community in 2026, while the Carpinteria Lions Community Building marks its 30th anniversary.
“It promotes a relaxed community gathering with great food, neighbors and plenty of time to catch up,” organizers said.
The Fourth of July Community BBQ has been a fixture in Carpinteria since 1965. What began as a gathering for Lions Club of Carpinteria members quickly evolved into a community-wide celebration that welcomes everyone to pull up a chair and enjoy an old-fashioned holiday picnic.
Today, the barbecue serves as one of the club’s two largest annual fundraisers, alongside its popular Festival of Trees held each holiday season. Combined with several smaller fundraising e orts throughout the year, the club raises nearly $80,000 annually to support local causes.
According to longtime Lion Doug Treloar, approximately 85% of the money raised stays right here in the community, while the remainder helps fulfill district and international Lions Club commitments, including support for City of Hope.
The Festival of Trees alone raises about $40,000 annually, which is distributed back into the community through grants awarded to nonprofit and charitable organizations.
This year’s barbecue menu features the club’s signature Santa Maria-style tri-tip and barbecue chicken, along with beans, salad, bread and watermelon.
“Nobody leaves hungry,” Treloar said.
The event typically serves between 400 and 450 guests, but with Independence Day falling on a Saturday this year, organizers are preparing for as many as 600 attendees.
While the food remains a major draw, the celebration o ers plenty of activities beyond the barbecue pit. Families can enjoy a bounce house, cornhole, volleyball, horseshoes and other picnic games throughout the afternoon.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, attendees can kick up their heels to live music by Carpinteria’s own The Rincons and Dusty Jugz.
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activities for all ages, while raising funds that support local
Behind the scenes, the event is powered entirely by volunteers. The Lions Club of Carpinteria membership includes around 80 dedicated members who help plan, prepare and execute the annual fundraiser.
The timing of the event also coincides with a club tradition. ew club o cers ta e o ce on uly 1 each year, meaning the Fourth of July Community BBQ serves as one of the first ma or pro ects for incoming leadership. As members celebrate the accomplishments of outgoing President Ray Lane, incoming President Rolando Mia will begin his term overseeing one of the organization’s biggest annual events.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children. While tickets will be available at the door, organizers encourage attendees to purchase them in advance. A QR code for advance ticket purchases can be found in the advertisement on this page
For the Lions Club of Carpinteria, the annual barbecue is about more than food. It is an opportunity to bring the community together while raising funds that support local nonprofits, charitable programs and community initiatives throughout the year.
As the club approaches its centennial year of service, organizers say the recipe remains simple: good food, good music and good neighbors gathered together on the Fourth of July.
The Rincons kee the arty going during the ar interia ions lu ’s annual Fourth of July Community BBQ at Lions Park. The popular local and ill return to rovide live entertainment for this year’s cele ration on Saturday, July 4, where organizers say dancing is all but guaranteed.
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friends gather at ions ark during the ar interia ions lu ’s annual ourth of July ommunity BBQ.
Saturday, July 4, with Santa Maria-style tri-tip, live music, games and
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Board approves 4% salary increase for non-represented employees
BY TRACY MARCYNZSYN
Carpinteria Unified School District
(CUSD) board members approved a 4% salary increase for all non-represented employees, except the superintendent, at its June 16 meeting.
ective uly 1, the 6- salary increase applies to all non-represented employees, including certificated administrators, psychologists, classified managers, classified supervisors and confidential employees, and will be paid from unrestricted general fund reserves and 6- property tax increases, at a total cost of $165,536.
Ongoing salary increases and other compensation will be supported with annual property tax growth and cost reductions, for example, in sta ng.
“When possible, the district is not replacing teachers classified that have retired or left the district to achieve cost savings,” according to the public disclosure for 6- salary increases for non-represented employees proposed collective bargaining agreement required by 1 .
In the district’s 6- adopted budget, certificated salaries total 1 , 11, 1 and classified salaries total , 9, 9. In 6- , a classroom aide’s average salary is $34,518, plus statutory and health and welfare benefits for a total cost of 66, a custodian’s average salary is ,6 with a total cost of 9 , 99 and an average teacher’s salary is , 6 , with a total cost of 11 , , according to
ar interia ni ed School District ssistant Su erintendent Jason Kaff rovided a reakdo n of the average cost fo the district for ositions in .
the proposed draft budget report. The superintendent’s annual salary is 6, 1 .
Union representative Jay Hotchner criticized C S for what he called an “imbalance” in salaries, stating, “CUSD spent 6 million less on those who wor directly with students administrators are paid above the state average and teachers are paid below the state average.”
Board member Jaime Diamond acnowledged the importance of non-rep-
BY TRACY MARCYNZSYN
The Carpinteria Unified School District board voted to approve and adopt the 6ocal Control ccountability lan C and the 6- roposed dopted udget at the June 16 meeting.
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services ason a highlighted the board’s projected ending balance of $6 million includes a reserve, or 1. million, leaving it with . million in undesignated funds.
a said the excess of a re uired reserve is necessary for several reasons, including CUSD’s average payroll (September to June) of .9 million, pending negotiations, the board’s policy to have a 1 fund balance, cash ow and credit rating and facilities improvements, “ranging from six to seven figures.
While the average school district in the state has a fund balance of , C S ’s pro ected balance for 6- is 1 , . million, and for - is 1 , 6. million.
“Our fund balance is growing, which is good, said a , “as it allows us to deal with unexpected expenses.”
The board also approved the purchase of Chromeboo s and oogle licenses for ninth graders in the 6- school year at a total cost of 1 6, . to be paid for with the general fund and to purchase new itchen e uipment for the middle school.
ew e uipment, including a new double stac convection oven, electric mixer and stove top will support the mission of providing more healthy scratch-coo ed meals at a cost of , 1 . by Cameron and Company.
resented employees, adding that a collective bargaining agreement prevented teachers from receiving raises at the same time.
“Employees, particularly supervisors, are overseeing multiple people, sometimes across multiple school sites, whether it’s principals, assistant principals they have a heavy responsibility load,” said Diamond. “They do have the ability, because they are not represented through the union, to get their raises ef-
fective uly 1. I ust want to rea rm my commitment for ma ing sure that we do get our teachers once the negotiating team finally meets, which I believe isn’t until September that we can get that for our teachers and sta .
Board member Genette Alcaraz agreed. “We are a village and we appreciate and respect every member’s contribution. So, I’m really proud to give the increase to these hardwor ing sta members,” said Alcaraz.
School district trustees voted to ado t the ro osed udget at its June meeting.
Superintendent reports progress toward meeting s hoo distri t’s oa s and priorities
BY TRACY MARCYNZSYN
Superintendent Diana Rigby presented an overview of the school district’s progress on meeting goals and state priorities in two reports at the Carpinteria nified School Board’s (CUSD) June 9 meeting. The board voted to adopt the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) at its June 16 meeting.
Developed with input from parents, educators, students and the community, the LCAP determines how school districts will use Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) funds to serve students. The 2026 LCAP Local Indicators is an annual report that measures and reports a school district’s performance on state priorities, using a 5-point scale, with 1 indicating the exploration and research phase and 5 representing full implementation and sustainability.
The goals presented in the LCAP presentation are aligned with the seven priorities measured in the LCAP Indicators report.
The 2024-2027 LCAP presentation covered five district goals aimed to increase student achievement and the actions taken to achieve them. These goals included increasing student learning with high quality standards-based instruction (Goal 1), that all students actively engage in learning and participate in a positive school culture (Goal 2), that all students graduate from high school and be college and career ready (Goal 3), that facilities are safe, updated and well-maintained (Goal 4), and that students with disabilities increase their performance on the CAASPP (Goal 5).
The seven priorities for the LCAP Local Indicators include appropriately assigned teachers, access to curriculum-aligned instructional materials, and safe, clean and functional school facilities (Priority 1); implementation of state academic standards (Priority 2); parent and family engagement (Priority 3); California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test results (Priorities 4 & 5); school climate (Priority 6); and access to a broad course of study (Priority 7).
Rigby noted that the reports contain last year’s data and do not re ect data from the 2025-26 school year. While district schools rated high overall, data indicated there is room for growth in some areas.
Regarding Priority 1, Rigby said the district had eight teacher misassignments during the 24-25 school year, mainly due to teachers working toward credentials.
“We had one special ed teacher who has a preliminary credential and is completing their special ed credential. We have three elementary teachers that are working in DI classrooms that are completing their B-clad,” Rigby said. Additional misassignments include a high school teacher without a CTE credential teaching robotics and an elementary school counselor with a degree in social work rather than school counseling.
In Priority 2, Rigby reported that the district earned the highest rating of 5 (full implementation and sustainability) in all content areas and in providing support for teachers and administrators.
The highest rating was also given for the district’s progress in providing professional learning for teaching to adopted academic standards/curriculum frameworks, ensuring instructional materials aligned with academic standards/ curriculum frameworks are available in all classrooms where the subject is taught, and implementing policies or programs to support staff in identifying areas where they can improve in delivering instruction, as well as in implementation of Career Technical Education, health education, content standards, physical education, model content standards, visual and performing arts and world language.
The district scored 4 (full implementation) in seeking input for decision-making in Priority 3, parent and family engagement. While 91% of families report feeling close to the school, Rigby says the district aims to increase parent input from underrepresented families.
The report showed that 90% of students feel connected and safe at school, pulling data from the California Healthy ids survey of fifth, seventh, ninth and 11th grade students. Rigby said the district plans to implement positive behavior intervention strategies to address an identified need to increase school connectedness, academic motivation and feelings of safety among Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) seventh graders.
A social skills curriculum, assemblies for student recognition, early release time for teacher collaboration to monitor student progress and extended afterschool learning opportunities are included in the intervention strategies.
Priority 7, access to a broad course of curriculum, also received the highest rating of 5, said Rigby.
“All of our students have access to and are enrolled in courses that they choose to be enrolled in,” Rigby said.
According to the LCAP presentation, the district has implemented specific
The district scored 4 (full implementation) in seeking input for decision-making in Priority 3, parent and family engagement. While 91% of families report feeling close to the school, Rigby says the district aims to increase parent input from underrepresented families.
actions at elementary, middle and high schools to meet Goal 1.
These actions include ensuring small class sizes across all levels: 20 students to one teacher at elementary schools, 23 students to one teacher at middle schools and 26 students to one teacher at high schools. Other actions included o ering DLI programs at the elementary and middle schools; monthly monitoring of student academic progress at the middle and high schools; and professional development opportunities districtwide.
Data showed decreases from baseline numbers in several areas. Students who scored proficient on the C decreased 2.7%, the percentage of English learners making progress towards English language proficiency decreased . and nglish learners who were reclassified by grade six decreased 3.9%, while long-term English learners decreased 6.7%, and the percentage of students who earned GPAs of 3.0 or higher increased 1% at CMS and 3% at Carpinteria High School.
While district schools met the targets in most categories of Goal 2, average attendance at school events decreased 2%, and attendance increased .3%.
Regarding the third goal, the district saw a 1.1% decrease in graduation rates. Readiness rates for college and career increased 3.6%, and students enrolled in AP, honors or dual-enrollment classes rose by 8%. Graduates meeting UC/CSU requirements decreased by 1.6%, and a 9.9% decrease was reported for students scoring three or higher on two AP exams.
Decreases were also shown for students completing at least one CTE Pathway (12.6% decrease), students enrolled in CTE courses (10%) and in graduates who met UC/CSU requirements and at least one CTE Pathway (10%). Students who earned the State Seal of Biliteracy increased 11.9%.
While students and staff reported increases in progress toward Goal 4, parents’ satisfaction with facilities decreased 6%. The report notes the targeted comple-
tion date of April 2027 for construction of the TK/K building at Aliso Elementary School.
Goal 5 showed increases in all categories. Students with disabilities who met or exceeded English language arts standards on the CAASPP increased 1.1% and 2.8% in math. And students with disabilities who spend 80% or more of their day in general education settings increased 12.1%.
The full LCAP report can be accessed here: https://simbli.eboardsolutions. com/Meetings/Attachment.aspx?S=360 30718&AID=1567433&MID=67729.
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Obituary
Dyanne Olivares
07/26/1942 — 06/17/2026
Dyanne Olivares, born in Seattle, Washington, lived a life marked by warmth, kindness and a deep love for family and friends. She spent more than 60 years in Carpinteria, California, where she built a family and a life filled with friendship, laughter and cherished memories.
Dyanne was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Tony Olivares. She is survived by her children, Tia, Liz, Tonya (Rick) and Tony (Lily); her grandchildren Tressa, Raeanna, Ciarra, Kinsey and Hailee, and great-grandchild Alaya, who were the pride and joy of her life.
Dyanne loved the beach, the sunshine and the beauty of the California coast. She had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and valued. Whether speaking with a lifelong friend or someone she had just met, she could talk about anything and everything, always with genuine interest, kindness and a warm smile. Dyanne’s presence brought comfort, laughter and friendship to many, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched.
A celebration of life will be held in the fall. Details will be shared at a later date.
Previously published obituaries may be read online at coastalview.com
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LETTERS
e believe creating that polic first is the best a to ensure a fair transparent and lasting process not onl for toda s proposals but for future generations of artists organizations and residents.
— Mayor Natalia Alarcon and Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano
Creating policy for public art
Public art matters. It tells our stories, celebrates our community and helps future generations understand the people and places that shaped Carpinteria.
That belief is one of the reasons we were proud to help establish the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation years ago. We served on the CCF board during its early years, helped establish it as a nonprofit organization, and worked to bring the organization’s first mural pro ect at liso Elementary School to life.
As our responsibilities evolved, new community leaders stepped forward to carry the organization forward. We appreciate the CCF’s continued commitment to public art and local history, and the volunteers who have devoted their time and talent to celebrating Carpinteria’s heritage.
The question currently before the city is not whether public art has value, nor whether the CC ’s proposal re ects genuine community support. We believe it does. At a recent council meeting, the discussion was not about the merits of the proposal, but whether the city should first establish an Arts in Public Places policy before considering artwork proposed for public property.
acter of Carpinteria will be lost forever to suburban sprawl.
Even though Builders Remedy was designed to facilitate low-income housing, this project, in reality, does not. Plans for the development include dozens of $5-$10 million homes, advertising prime real estate in a beach community. This is not “a ordable, and could not viably remain a ordable in the future. This proposal would require new infrastructure, parking and the amenities necessary for a brand-new development pocket. It would essentially create luxury sprawl that would overwhelm the ad acent lu s Nature Preserve and seal rookery. The character of our small town and its small sandy footprint would disappear.
Meanwhile, the city’s existing housing element identifies better locations for housing solutions. In fact, better locations already exist within Carpinteria’s current development footprint! The Carpinteria lu s is the wrong place for this proposal. We have the ability to plan our town’s direction — let’s think proactively and create a footprint that makes sense for our community’s current needs as well as future generations. Now is the time to make your voices heard, carpinteriablu s.org blu s-watch .
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I am a Carpinteria resident writing to express my strong support for the proposed residential development known as The Farm at 5885 Carpinteria Ave. The plan to develop 191 homes appears well designed and carefully considered. It strikes an important balance between growth and preservation, incorporating eco-sensitive practices that align with the long-term sustainability goals valued by many residents. Responsible development of this kind is essential as Carpinteria continues to evolve.
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Mayor Natalia Alarcon and Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano
New housing project not affordable
We Carpinterians cannot allow the approval of the 191-unit Farm Project development on our blu s. If this pro ect goes forward using the Builders Remedy application process, the small-town char-
Beyond the project’s design, The Farm has the potential to provide meaningful benefits to our city. The addition of new homeowners will help strengthen the local tax base, supporting essential services, infrastructure improvements and community programs. This type of growth contributes to the long-term financial stability and vitality of our municipality.
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The project will also support the local economy. An increase in residents naturally brings greater activity to nearby businesses, particularly in the downtown area. More households can help small businesses thrive, fostering a more vibrant and dynamic community.
Finally, developments like The Farm can help foster a strong sense of community. With thoughtful planning, they create opportunities for connection, neighborhood engagement and long-term residency — key elements in preserving the character and livability of Carpinteria.
The Farm represents a positive step forward that aligns economic opportunity with responsible planning and community well-being.
Paul Delzio Carpinteria
Bottle rockets must be stopped
As July 4th approaches, I would like to convey a revealing experience from last year. I live near Tar Pits Park where once again a late night gathering of teens and young adults (I’d say around 30) started to set o an abundance of bottle roc ets on the plateau of the state park in front of Jelly Bowl. Of course, they did not consider the proximity of the dry brush and dead wood directly in front of them. They scattered soon after I started shining an unusually bright ashlight into the crowd. Surprisingly, the kids ran past me, to parked cars nearby, not in the direction of the campgrounds.
Two young men approached me and respectfully apologized but volunteered that the event was actually a yearly ritual of local high school and post-high school graduates. If this is true, parents of and local young adults, I hope you preemptively conspire to end this particular act of poor udgment before a brush fire is the end result.
I also hope that state park and local law enforcement might consider an extra patrol of this most vulnerable area as well.
Scott Barash Carpinteria
Keeping mobile home park fees at bay
If you are a manufactured homeowner in California, this is great news. If you recall, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) recently proposed raising all mobile home park fees using a particularly egregious formula that was ensured to have a serious impact on low-income families and seniors. What HCD proposed was to raise all fees by a certain percentage figure every year on a formula based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
In the past, most fees were raised on an as-needed basis and were easy to adjust into one’s budget. This new formula, however, was based on compounding and rounding up of each fee increase in a manner which over time would have been catastrophic to many homeowners. Long and complicated short, the increases were rejected by both the State Assembly
and Senate. This does not mean we will not receive any increases, but the ones we do will be more easily managed by a homeowner’s budget.
The HCD and the state are both battling budget woes and are desperate to raise money any way they can. The bill they attempted to ram through the legislature was known as “trailer bill” RN 2608976. This “request number” was destined to fail because of the unfair nature of its proposed fees and the opposition of both the Golden State Manufactured Homeowner’s League (GSMOL) and the Mobile Home Resident Coalition (MHRC). These two great organizations were instrumental in defeating this bill and deserve our gratitude, especially GSMOL, which has been a leading advocate of a ordable housing for years. To donate, or better yet, join these two excellent organizations, go to their websites and contribute to protect yourselves from homelessness and government overreach. This is the best and least expensive insurance protection you can ever have.
For the record...
In CVN , Vol. 32, No. 40, “Three teachers honored for meritorious service,” retiring teachers recognized for their meritorious service at CUSD’s June 9 board meeting were Carpinteria High School Spanish teacher Reyna Lopez, Canalino Elementary School Reading Intervention Specialist Stephanie Acuna and Canalino Elementary School Special Education teacher Deborah Rankin.
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The return of the traveling library: A modern spin on a century-old tradition
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CRESCENT L o MONACO
I’m a bit of a bookworm. Many years ago, in fact, I started a book club named Bookworms by the Beach.
One of the great things about starting my own club was that I could help shape the direction of the club. At that time in my life, that meant no romance novels, no Stephen King (nothing personal, Steve, I had just gone through a thriller/horror novel bender) and nothing that was over 450 pages. “Sacre Bleu”by Christopher Moore was our longest read and weighed in at 416 pages.
I also enjoyed the advantage of personally inviting individuals who I believed would really bring something to the table, or rather, to my comfy living room. The members were diverse in sex, age, race, religious beliefs, politics and level of education. very member had a di erent view of the world, and often, di erent takes on our latest book. Our discussions were thought provoking and lively, to say the least!
After a few months of reading mostly new books, which we purchased from bookstores, one of the members requested that we add an additional rule to our club … that we would only read books that were available through our public library. What a great idea!
At that time, the Santa Barbara Public Library system was part of the Black Gold Cooperative Library System, which was a shared system consisting of Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Any person with a Black Gold card could reserve a book from any of the libraries in the system, and it would be delivered to the library of your choice.
Once the Black Gold system became defunct, you were left with the Carpinteria Library or the SB Library system. Summerland residents were split, depending on whether they drove south or north more often. nd with tra c, construction and the headache of driving north of Summerland, more people chose to utilize Carpinteria’s quaint little library. i cult decision.
Worry not, bookworms. If you’re like me and wish you didn’t have to drive in either direction, starting in June, you can walk. Yes! I said walk down to Lookout Park in Summerland to get your books!
As of June 17, 2026, the Santa Barbara Public Library began its mobile library program at Lookout Park. The Library on the Go 2.0 (as it’s their second mobile van) will be in town every other Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Beginning Aug. 5, it will be visiting every wee . It o ers a great selection of books (English and Spanish) for both kids and adults.
Cynthia Anderson, senior librarian, and Emily Cruz, outreach coordinator, were there to assist the guests. They were both so helpful! Cynthia helped my son pick out a book based on his interests. Emily explained they are able to help people learn how to use digital products. They shared with me that many items can be reserved. Check out the SBPL Library of Things online to learn all the
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things you can borrow, some of which include large print books, audiobooks, birding kits, knitting kits and STEAM kits. You can even borrow tickets to places like the Botanic Garden, Ice in Paradise, and the ever-popular Moxi Museum. If you don’t have a library card, you may sign up for one at the van.
Dr. Shannon Colson, Teacher in Charge at Summerland Elementary School, says, “This is an amazing opportunity for the Summerland community! Summerland School looks forward to making regular visits to the mobile library. Reading is an all-time favorite activity for the students at Summerland School. The teachers are also looking forward to checking out books.”
Some history
It took over 100 years, but it seems that our little town’s library interest has come full circle. According to Santa Barbara Public Library, “In 1910 Santa Barbara County became the very first county in California to organize a county library system under the (then) newly enacted California County Free Library Law.”
Frances Burns Linn worked for the Santa Barbara Public Library and helped to establish a network of traveling library stations. These little stations were housed in people’s living rooms, the post o ce and in the oil and gas fields.
Summerland was one of the very first to be selected as a recipient of a traveling station. Just like Library on the Go does, the original traveling libraries regularly rotated the selection of books, so the customers had a wide variety from which they could choose.
The traveling stations were funded by property taxes and became so popular, people took note, and Santa Barbara County became one of the most envied bibliophile communities in the world. And by the 1920s, small towns with no libraries had nearly as many reading options as people living in large cities.
Tiny towns can achieve huge accomplishments! This one is due to the hard work of the Santa Barbara Public Library, Friends of the Montecito Library, the Summerland Citizens Association, Summerland Beautiful, Summerland Community Foundation, the County of Santa Barbara for allowing the bus to park at Lookout Park and the Carpinteria Summerland Fire Department for allowing us to store the sandwich board signs at station 62.
SCA update
Summerland Citizens Association (SCA) recently held a town hall meeting at the church to discuss the excessive traffic and speeding issues Summerland is having now that Via Real has re-opened.
The standing-room only event had representatives from the Sheri ’s department, California Highway Patrol (CHP), ublic Wor s, oy ee’s o ce and the Fire Department.
Local residents and businesses explained that to avoid morning and afternoon slowing and congestion on the freeway, commuters have been exiting in Summerland, and “zipping” down Via Real, Lillie Avenue and neighborhood streets. They also voiced their concern that GPS apps are telling people to use these streets, even though some of the streets are clearly marked “No Right Turn” during morning hours.
CHP has been monitoring the situation, and issuing citations for those o enses, plus rolling through stop signs. C and the sheri ’s department will continue to monitor. Public Works has new studies in the works for “stop warrants” and “speed zone” sections at four locations in Summerland.
SCA also held a business meeting this month. Five local businesses were in attendance. The main topic brought to the table by the businesses was regarding lack of parking, especially on the week-
ends. Some suggested solutions included more head-in parking along Via Real and illie, o ering to ta e over the lease on the lot next to the gas station, and an electric trolley. The topics of unhoused people, gra ti and possible quarterly meetings with the businesses were also brie y discussed. It was also noted that the Summerland Community Plan is outdated and should be revised.
SCA has agreed to have open board meetings. However, this month’s meeting has been cancelled and no new date is set as of yet.
Summerland Beautiful update
Summerland Beautiful donated a new trash receptacle to Summerland Memorial Park, as well as doggie cleanup bags that have been attached to many of the trash receptacles throughout Summerland. Shane Brown of The Well donated a trash can and a doggie bag unit that has been installed at the church.
Summerland Beautiful is busy making plans for their annual Summerland Potluck.
Overheard
While dining at The Nugget of Summerland recently, I heard a young girl excitedly talking to her mother. “Mom, this restaurant is so fancy. They let you eat your food first, and then you get to pay after!”
Crescent LoMonaco is an author and artist and has called Summerland home for over 25 years. A dedicated volunteer within the Summerland and Carpinteria communities, she describes herself as a lifelong learner who finds inspiration in meeting ne people and hearing their stories. If you have a story to share, feel free to contact her at Creslomo1@ gmail.com.
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ABOVE: From left, Summerland Citizens Association member Doretta Bonner, senior librarian Cynthia Anderson, author Crescent LoMonaco, Friends of the Montecito Library member Louise Kelly and Santa
Outreach Coordinator Emily Cruz. INSET: Kids from El Montecito Early school visit the
CITY BEAT
City Council pushes sales tax measure forward
Ballot measure for November election will allow city voters to decide on sales tax
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
The Carpinteria City Council unanimously moved forward with a plan to place a proposed sales tax measure on the November ballot, allowing city voters to decide whether to institute a quarter-cent increase in transaction and use tax to help the city address its structural deficit.
City Manager Michael Ramirez presented the plan to the council on Monday, providing context into the city’s “significant fiscal challenges, which could lead to some unavoidable service cuts in the future without more creative revenue sources.
Ramirez said this could lead to cuts to programs that are subsidized by the city, impacting important areas such as the winter berm, landscaping, recreation or the library fund.
“The service impacts would be substantial if not addressed at all, amirez said.
The proposed sales tax measure would increase the local rate by . for every dollar, bringing the city to the maximum allowable rate of 9. . This change
could result in up to $700,000 a year in extra revenue if approved by voters in the ov. election.
The council would have discretion about how to distribute the funds, which could be used for a single program or split into smaller allocations to multiple areas of need.
Mayor Natalia Alarcon said she supported putting the measure on the ballot, but requested the city start also planning on more ways to address the long-term fiscal sustainability, since the pro ected $700,000 in annual revenue was still a long way from addressing the estimated million in deferred street and pavement maintenance pro ects.
“I ust want to ma e sure we get ahead of it, larcon said
In addition to the deferred maintenance pro ects, rising costs across the board have added to the ongoing budgetary constraints. The Santa arbara Sheri ’s O ce has also continually increased its annual rate for providing law enforcement for the city, with the price going from 6.6 million this year to 6.9 million next year.
The proposed sales tax measure would increase the local rate by .25 for every dollar, bringing the city to the maximum allowable rate of 9.25%. This change could result in up to $700,000 a year in extra revenue if approved by voters in the Nov. 3 election.
During a previous city council hearing discussing the proposed tax measure in May, supporters of the city’s similar Measure initiative showed up to spea in favor of this new tax increase. t the time, library supporters and community advocates organized a citywide campaign as ing voters to tax themselves to protect the city’s small-town character.
ice Mayor M nica Sol rzano said she was struc by the Measure supporters’ willingness to understand the tradeo s necessary to protect the city’s character.
“I appreciate nowing that the community wants this to be a small beach town, and I appreciate being able to give them an opportunity to vote to give a little more to help ma e that continue to be a reality, Sol rzano said. The council voted unanimously to ta e all necessary actions to place the measure on the ballot in the November election. Council members also directed the inance Committee to wor with city sta to draft a public statement in support of the measure.
Rincon multi-use trail project back on track
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
The Carpinteria City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the California Department of Transportation CalTrans for an additional , in funding to allow the city to complete the environmental documents for the incon Multi- se Trail pro ect.
The pro ect is bac in the planning phases following a round of appeals in and , when earlier versions of the pro ect received pushbac from the local soaring community.
Three appeals were granted in , after which the city came bac to pursue alternative designs for the trail. When the pro ect returned in May , the council directed sta to pursue a specific preferred alternative. Since then, CalTrans identified the extra , through the Linden Avenue and Casitas ass Interchanges ight-of-Way funding, which can be used to cover environmental document costs.
The multi-use trail would connect a gap in the California Coastal Trail, and would add a safer option to the current configuration that forces bicyclists or pedestrians to travel along the highway shoulder between Carpinteria and Rincon each County ar .
This memorandum of understanding covers only the funding for the environmental document and pro ect approval phase. The city is wor ing with the Santa arbara County ssociation of overnments S C to secure funding for the next design phases.
Residents interested in learning more about the condition of Carpinteria’s streets, sidewal s and public infrastructure are invited to attend the next installment of the Community Matters public information series on Thursday, une , at the Carpinteria alley Museum of istory. Hosted by Carpinteria City Council member Wade omura, the free program will begin at 6 p.m. and is expected to last approximately one hour. Museum irector ayme ahr will o er complimentary museum tours beginning at p.m. for
attendees who would li e to view current exhibits before the presentation. The topic for this month’s discussion is “ ublic oads and ights-of-Way. Nomura said the presentation will include an overview of the city’s street pavement condition ratings, recent road improvements and future pro ects, including those funded through outside revenue sources.
Attendees will have an opportunity to see where their neighborhood streets ran within the city’s pavement management
system and learn about the costs associated with maintaining and repairing roads at various stages of deterioration. The presentation will also explore how funding decisions are made and how di erent combinations of street conditions can a ect the city’s ability to stretch limited maintenance dollars.
dditional topics will include bi e paths, wal ing paths, crosswal s and other public right-of-way improvements. Nomura said audience participation is encouraged, and attendees will have an
opportunity to share ideas and provide feedbac on transportation and infrastructure priorities.
Community Matters is a monthly informational series designed to help residents better understand local government processes, challenges and decision-ma ing. o City Council business will be conducted during the event. The Carpinteria Valley Museum of istory is located at 9 6 Maple ve. ttendance is free and open to the public.
An early rendering of the Rincon multi-use trail design preferred by the city.
COMMANDER’S RECAP
Halos& Pitchforks
Sunday, May 17
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Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who report edly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the anta arbara heri s fice property department for safekeeping.
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Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject fled the scene travelin southbound on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.
was recovered and booked into Santa arbara heri s fice property
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A 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.
Tuesday, May 19
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Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The vehicle was towed.
p ar oti s lo Carpinteria A en e and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.
A man drove into a parking lot not wearin his seatbelt tra fic stop was session of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.
A 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. A baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership
a ope iolations
A reader sends a halo to Suzie at PacWest Blooms for picking up the cards that fell from the reader’s wallet and posting about them on Facebook. “Without your post, I may never have realized they were missing. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated!”
A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”
A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”
A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
A reader sends a halo to Lee Mandell’s interview about depression on Bryan’s Radio Lunch Truck on Carpinteria Valley Radio. “Lee and the radio show are both important contributions to our community.”
A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”
A reader sends a halo to Katie and Tim for modeling marriage longevity. “Happy anniversary! Forty-something years — love always wins.”
A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the o Carpinteria o fice mail slot this past week “Thank you or your kindness ”
A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”
A reader sends a halo to the tree trimmers on Eighth Street for helping the reader gather firewood. “ our acorns of indness warm my heart in more ways than one.
A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”
A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura or the city s beauti ul flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
A reader sends a halo to Kaylyn for being the best big sister anyone could have.
A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over the top customer service “The weddin avors were loved by all and brou ht a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”
A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
A reader sends a halo to Zookers meat market for providing the community the best products all in one space. “I get my eggs, pasta, all our meat and seafood, best Parm, best mustards, best local lettuce, cheese and the list goes on and on. Eat healthy and shop local.”
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”
A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The pot “When the roo top fla 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 Mr. Packs, the band and orchestra teacher at Carpinteria Middle School. “Thank you for being such a patient and kind teacher, and for bringing lovely music into the Carpinteria schools for so many years!”
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A man was cited and released for possession of an open container.
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A caller reported that his girlfriend’s 27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran out of the house naked and was last seen running towards Summerland. Deputies responded and located a man walking nude on orth ameson near he field
A woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. A 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 EBT cards.
Thursday, May 21
The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the hospital to detox. His mother drove him to the hospital.
Monday, May 18
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Mail was found scattered off a county access road by a Caltrans site. The mail
A man was driving with a false registration tab. He was cited for the violation and allowed to park the vehicle at his
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A man was stopped for not displaying license plates on his truck. A records check showed his driver’s license was
A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”
A reader sends a 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 Don Risdon at Risdon’s 76 Service for taking the time to help this reader with car insurance papers. “Thank you, Don! You’re my hero!”
A reader sends a halo to Nikki at T Culinary “ went to my first class this week end with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this irl a T show, she should be on the ood etwork already ”
A reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”
A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
A reader sends a halo to the many people who helped through the passing of the reader’s companion, Gracie Jean. Dr. Smith and the staff at Animal Medical Clinic made Gracie Jean’s passing so peaceful and gentle. The nice folks at Alley Pets were always so kind to a blind, elderly dog with dementia. Paul, the checker at Albertsons, was always pleasant and helpful when something special was needed for Gracie. And all the friends who have gone out of their way to be so kind. “Thank you.”
A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one o these ma nificent creatures however, wouldn t want it to su er to a miserable death.”
A reader sends a halo to all the Carp kids riding old-fashioned non-e-bikes around town this summer. “Good job! Good exercise and a great way to get around Carpinteria!”
A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”
A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos or unior Warriors ootball “We appreciate all you do or our amilies, play ers and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a halo to the city of Carpinteria for placing the blue walkway on the sand at the beach entrance o lm. “ ccess to the beach has become so much less stressful for the disabled. Kudos!”
A 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 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!”
Submit Halos & Pitchforks online at coastalview.com.
A reader sends a halo to all the HELP volunteer drivers who have been so great. Special thanks to Annie for the store transports and Terry and Lisa for the Santa Barbara drives. “They are safe drivers and very caring.”
All submissions are subject to editing.
A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick , director o oys irls Club, or removin the to ic uphorbia fire sticks rom the pots and landscape.
suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
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A reader sends a pitchfork to the old guy in the gray sports car who ran the red light at the intersection of Casitas Pass Road and Via Real as the reader moved out into the intersection to make a left on Via Real. “I caught up with you at the next light on Linden so I’m not sure what your reckless driving got you. This is why we need red-light cameras on every tra c light in Carp.
Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.
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he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks a o but didn t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver s seat to fi the reclinin mecha nism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara heri s fice property or destruction
A reader sends a pitchfork to ICE for kidnapping a father on Father’s Day. “Traumatically separating families on Father’s Day? You guys have no soul.”
Saturday, May 23
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Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.
Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflictin statements re ardin their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.
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Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male sub ect drivin the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the
Published June 25, 2026
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED SANTA BARBARA COUNTY RECREATION MASTER PLAN AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCES
Case No. 22ORD-00000-00009 & 22GPA-00000-00008
SCH # 20250103242
PUBLIC COMMENT: The County of Santa Barbara Parks Division is solici ng comments on the adequacy and completeness of the analysis and the proposed mi ga on measures described in the Dra Program EIR for Santa Barbara County Recrea on Master Plan and Related Recrea on Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances (Case Nos. 22ORD-00000-00009, 22GPA-00000-00008; State Clearinghouse No. 2025010324). You may also submit wri en comments to the Project Manager iden ed below prior to the close of the public comment period on August 10, 2026.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Project includes the proposed Recrea on Master Plan, a strategic long-range plan to fund and construct new public parks and trails to meet current and future recrea on needs countywide. The Recrea on Master Plan iden es recrea on needs within ve recrea on planning regions and proposes capital improvements, programs, funding, and implementa on strategies to guide the development of a range of public parks and trail projects over 10 to 20 years. In addi on, the Project would introduce the Recrea on Benet Project (RBP) Program, which would create a voluntary opportunity for private development projects to contribute directly to the County's public recrea on system. The program would establish incen ves for eligible projects that provide public recrea on facili es as part of a proposed private development project. To support the Recrea on Master Plan and the RBP Program, the Project involves a General Plan Amendment (GPA) to update the Recrea on Sec on of the Land Use Element and policies within the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The Project would also amend the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), the Montecito LUDC, and the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) to update the Recrea on (REC) zoning district consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and implement the RBP and other related amendments, including allowing and regula ng parks and trails as permi ed uses in selected zoning districts.
PROJECT LOCATION: The Project involves unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County (inland and coastal) within ve recrea on planning areas.
DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: The Dra Program EIR and all documents incorporated by reference may be reviewed at County o ces located at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 OR 624 Foster Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455 AND on the Parks Division website: h ps://www.countyofsb.org/1214/Recrea on-Master-Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS: The County has prepared the Dra Program EIR pursuant to requirements of the State Guidelines for the Implementa on of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the County of Santa Barbara Environmental Thresholds and Guidelines Manual. The Dra Program EIR prepared for the project iden es and discusses poten al impacts, mi ga on measures, residual impacts and monitoring requirements for iden ed subject areas. Signicant and unavoidable e ects on the environment iden ed in the Dra Program EIR include: agricultural resources and transporta on.
HOW TO COMMENT: Please provide comments to the project manager, Je Lindgren, Deputy Director, Community Services Department, Parks Division, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101; or RecPlan@countyofsb.org prior to the close of the public comment period on August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Please limit comments to issues pertaining to the environmental impact analysis. Future no ce will be provided for dates of future public hearings to consider Project approval or denial.
C o u n t y o f S a n t a B a r b a r a PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE OF SUBMITTAL OF COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval of a Variance by the Zoning Administrator.
To receive additional information regarding this project, and/or to view the application and plans, please contact Tatiana Cruz at 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, by email at cruzt@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568-2082.
PROPOSAL: WHITECAPS SUMMERLAND LLC SETBACK VARIANCE
PROJECT ADDRESS: 120 HOLLISTER ST.., SUMMERLAND, CA 93067
1ST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT
PERMIT NUMBER: 26VAR-00001; APPLICATION FILED: 02/23/2026
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 005-182-010; ZONING: C-1; PROJECT AREA: 0.33 acres; APPLICANT: Michael Haber
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is a request for a variance from the required 15-foot front setback regulations in compliance with Section 35-173 of the provisions of Article II, Coastal Zoning Ordinance, on property zoned C-1 to allow for a 0-foot front setback measured from the edge of road right of way at the property line adjacent to Lillie Avenue. The applicat ion involves a 0.28-acre parcel zoned C-1 and shown as Assessor Parcel No. 005-182-001, located at 120 Hollister Street, in the Summerland Community Plan area, First Supervisorial District.
REVIEW AUTHORITY: This project is under the jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator who will either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the project. An additional notice of a public hearing or pending action by the Zoning Administrator regarding this project will be mailed a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearing or pending action.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1082/Permitting-Home
Big starts for little grads
COFFEE, CAREER AND KIDDOS CVN
A couple of weeks ago, I watched my younger child graduate from kindergarten at Aliso in a sea of tiny caps and proud, teary parents, while my older son cleaned out his second-grade cubby for the last time. Third grade here he comes. Both moments are small, and enormous at the same time. I’m still coming down from the strange joy of end-of-year ceremonies, realizing how much one season can hold.
As a parent, I feel the ordinary mix of pride and panic. As the executive director of Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP), I feel something else too: a quiet sense of responsibility for what happens to every child walking across that small stage, not just my own.
At the start of the school year, we partner with the Carpinteria nified School istrict C S to measure how ready our youngest learners are for what comes next, using tools like the Kindergarten Student ntrance rofile S and, now that Transitional Kindergarten (TK) serves 4-year-olds, the newer Prekindergarten School ntry rofile S . This year’s S found that . of incoming kindergartners were rated “Ready to o, up from 9. the year before a meaningful gain for our community’s youngest learners.
The S data tells an even clearer story about why. Among children who attended preschool, 9 needed only minimal support entering school, with the rest spread across mild, moderate and substantial needs. Among children who had not attended preschool, not a single child fell into that minimal-support category, and nearly a quarter needed substantial support just to get a fair start. That gap is not about ability. It is about access.
This is the work CCP exists to do. Our analysis of the data shows that children in our early learning programs enter kindergarten just as ready as their peers, even
Graduation season always asks the same question of a community: What kind of foundation are we building for the next generation? Carpinteria’s answer is, a strong one.
though many of our families face significantly greater financial hardship than the district average. Quality early childhood education does not just prepare a child to recognize letters or count to 20. It levels a playing field that, left alone, tilts hard against kids before they have even had a chance to find their footing.
So when I thin about the children “graduating” into TK this fall, I am not just thinking about tiny diplomas and cap-and-gown photos. I am thinking about the years of patient teachers, home visits, family coaching and quiet daily work that got them there, ready to learn. And when I think about my own son heading into first grade, I am thin ing about how lucky he is to grow up in a town that takes this work seriously, where neighbors, donors and educators all decided our youngest residents are worth investing in.
Graduation season always asks the same question of a community: What kind of foundation are we building for the next generation? Carpinteria’s answer is, a strong one. Here’s to every child walking proudly into whatever comes next including my two little guys at home.
Teresa Alvarez is the executive director of the Carpinteria Children’s Project. She has over a decade of e perience in the nonprofit field and a passion for helping children and families. Teresa was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and moved to the U.S. with her parents at age 2. Growing up as an undocumented student, she learned the importance of having mentors, a strong work ethic and the value of education. Teresa holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from UCSB and a master’s degree in psychology from Antioch Santa Barbara. She currently serves on the Future Leaders of America board and is a founding member of the Santa Barbara Latino Giving Circle. Teresa loves to travel, read and chase after her two boys.
TERESA ALVAREZ
Level Up brings world-class martial arts and community focus to Santa Claus Lane
CARPINTERIA BIZ BUZZ
THE BIZZY BEE
For Justin Tevis, opening Level Up Jiu Jitsu & Fight Club on Santa Claus Lane wasn’t simply a business decision. It was the culmination of a lifelong passion, decades of martial arts training and a deep-rooted connection to Carpinteria that stretches back generations.
The academy, which opened in May, offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, MMA striking and youth martial arts programs, but Tevis says the real mission goes far beyond teaching people how to fight.
“Level Up is about getting better on and o the mats every day, Tevis said. “It’s about leveling up in all facets of life, helping the people around you improve, and being a great training partner and member of the community.
While Tevis spends his days working remotely in corporate finance as a financial planning and analysis manager for a real estate management company, martial arts have been the driving force in his life since childhood.
“My true passions have always been sports, competing, coaching, martial arts, grappling and fighting, he said.
His family’s wrestling roots run deep. Before wrestling became mainstream in California, members of Tevis’ family were competing, coaching and qualifying at the state level. He began grappling at age 3, often competing against older children, and quickly developed a love for competition.
“I always loved action movies and martial artists like Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude an amme and Chuc orris, Tevis said. “I was obsessed with Bruce Lee and had read the ‘Tao of Jeet Kune Do’ cover to cover by sixth grade.
That early fascination evolved into a decorated competitive career. Tevis won his first International razilian iu- itsu Federation national championship in 2008 and would go on to capture four national titles while earning multiple medals at the IBJJF World Championships. He also competed in mixed martial arts, earning a memorable first professional victory at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Yet despite the accolades, Tevis is quick to shift the spotlight away from himself.
“ t this point, it’s really not about me, he said. “My biggest accomplishments are the friends, brothers and sisters I’ve made through jiu-jitsu and the people whose lives have improved because they discovered it.
His ties to Carpinteria run surprisingly deep.
Before he was born, Tevis’ parents lived in Carpinteria when his older brother was born. Growing up in the Santa Ynez Valley, he played on a county all-star football team that united athletes from throughout South County, including Carpinteria. Later, he attended Claremont McKenna College, where he played football alongside several former Carpinteria standouts and developed lasting friendships with local athletes.
His connection strengthened further when legendary local coach Rick Candaele recruited him to help coach Carpinteria High School football in 2017 after the two met through a Boys & Girls Club auction event.
“I’ve spent most of my corporate career working in Santa Barbara County and have lived in both Santa Barbara and Goleta, Tevis said. “Carpinteria has always felt li e home.
The Santa Claus Lane location was particularly appealing.
“I love clocking out from corporate life, putting on my gi and driving down to Santa Claus Lane, one of my favorite beaches in the world, he said. “The restaurants are amazing, the culture is amazing, the views are amazing and it really is one of the most special beach retail strips in the world.
Level Up is entirely self-funded, with Tevis serving as sole owner and operator. The academy is a liated with the larger Level Up network founded by longtime friend and fellow black belt Erik Klinger. The two have trained together for nearly two decades and continue to collaborate through international training camps and charitable initiatives.
That connection recently took Tevis to Thailand, where he taught at a Level Up Jiu-Jitsu retreat. Later this year, he plans to travel with fellow instructors and students to Brazil, where the group will donate uniforms, conduct seminars and reconnect with the roots of their martial arts lineage.
Inside the academy, students will find a broad range of o erings. Current programs include youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for children as young as 2, adult BJJ classes, Muay Thai kickboxing technique classes and MMA striking programs.
Tevis emphasizes that the academy’s youth program focuses on much more than physical skills.
“We work on discipline, respect, honor and integrity, but also confidence, public speaking, eye contact, shaking hands, as ing uestions and listening, he said. “We’re trying to help kids become great people both on and o the mats.
an important milestone in Eliana’s martial arts ourney and the rst ste to ard earning a lack elt. Eliana’s younger sister, year old yla Mercado, also trains in the academy’s youth rogram.
For adults who may be intimidated by the idea of stepping into a martial arts academy, Tevis believes evel p o ers a di erent experience.
“We’re an academy or a school, he said. “Before every class, everyone shakes hands, says hello and welcomes new students into the family. The culture is everything.
That culture, he says, is intentionally cultivated.
“I’d rather have all quality people training than a mix of good and bad with slightly higher student numbers, Tevis said. “This is a martial arts academy through and through. It’s not an ego-driven place.
The academy’s motto, “ evel p, extends beyond physical fitness or competitive success.
Whether students are learning a new techni ue, building confidence, improving their health or simply finding community, Tevis wants everyone who walks through the doors to leave in a better place than when they arrived.
“What I’ve always said is that I feel better when I leave the mats than when I showed up, he said. “I see that in my students, too. That’s what ma es it special.
Looking ahead, Tevis has ambitious goals. He believes Carpinteria has the potential to produce elite-level competitors
while also creating a lasting community resource for local families.
“Within five years, if we have students who are committed and set goals, we’ll have a world champion here in Carpinteria, he said.
More importantly, he hopes Level Up becomes a place where people of all ages can build confidence, learn valuable life skills and support one another.
For Tevis, every smile, breakthrough and success story reinforces that the risk of opening the academy was worth it.
“Every time I see techniques click for students or see them share an authentic smile on the mats, it reminds me why I opened evel p in Carpinteria, he said.
At a glance...
Level Up Jiu Jitsu & Fight Club Carpinteria
3817 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria
Programs:
• Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Muay Thai Kickboxing
• MMA Striking & Sparring
Contact: (805) 637-6301
Email: levelupjiujitsu@gmail.com Instagram: @lvlup.jiujitsu.fc.carpinteria
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evel Jiu Jitsu ight lu o ner and instructor Justin Tevis teaches students age a ro riate self defense skills, disci line and con dence while developing a strong foundation in the martial arts at his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class.
Level Up Jiu Jitsu & Fight Club owner and instructor Justin Tevis resents year old Eliana Mercado ith her rst techni ue and life skill stripe promotions on her white belt. The achievement marks
CAR • PET • ERIA
Meet Suzy, the playful spirit
Meet Suzy, a 2-year-old shepherd mix whose journey is a heartwarming reminder of what love, patience and a second chance can accomplish.
When Suzy first arrived at Santa arbara County nimal Services with her brother, she was overwhelmed and unsure of the world around her. Shelter sta watched as she stood frozen in her ennel, finding comfort only in the company of other dogs. Recognizing her need for support, they placed her in a foster home with a canine companion — and that decision changed everything.
Today, Suzy has blossomed into a oyful, a ectionate dog with a playful spirit and a heart full of love. Weighing about pounds, she’s the perfect medium-sized companion — equally happy joining an outdoor adventure or curling up on the couch for snuggles, one of her favorite activities.
Suzy has the alert ears and loyal nature of a shepherd, forming deep bonds with the people she trusts. While she naturally enjoys the company of other dogs, her foster family believes she could also thrive as an only pet in a home where she receives plenty of attention and a ection.
One of Suzy’s greatest oys is the water. Whether it’s a trip to the beach or a chance to splash around outdoors, she lights up whenever an adventure includes getting her paws wet.
Like many rescue dogs, Suzy may need a few days to settle into a new environment and learn a routine. ut those who give her that time will be rewarded with a loyal, loving and devoted companion who gives her whole heart to the people she loves.
Suzy is available for adoption at Santa arbara County nimal Services, Overpass oad in oleta. or more information, email sbcassouthfostercoordinator gmail.com or text 699- 9 .
Save Our Seals June recap
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High Counts
The seal counts have been high throughout May and une, and the best viewing time is in the early morning.It is speculated that counts are high because our colony is still undergoing the molting phases.
BEER FEST
What the seals wish you knew arbor seals are semi-a uatic. They need both ocean and land but really just a few feet of each. Many people do not now about the phases of our harbor seals’ life cycle that ta e place in summer and fall. Residents and visitors in Carpinteria are familiar with the pupping season occurring January through May. We all en oy the adorable pups and attentive moms. ut from weaning, to mating, to molting and gestation, each phase plays out here on the seal haul-out and rookery beach, and each phase has the vital requirement of time on land.
The summer molt is one of the most critical times of the year. In the words of a colleague who studies the harbor seals of acific rove and serves as an advisor to NOAA, the molting season “is traditionally when the most seals are hauled out to molt. That is why O did the y-over count during the molting season.”
The
reason
for high seal counts during molting
The annual molt in harbor seals ta es place se uentially in the di erent age groups. Progressive loss and regrowth of the coat takes three to four weeks during which the seal is very vulnerable to heat loss so is more dependent on remaining hauled-out on shore. Regrowth occurs in the same uniquely distinctive pattern the seal wore at birth, and they are uite content with the beauty and camou age that each pattern bestows.
When forced into the water, the heat loss and energetic demand prolongs the molting period. It takes three to four months to regrow fur in any given part of the body shwell- ric son et al., 19 6 .
The physiological requirement of seals to haul out while molting therefore has implications for conservation measures that try to minimize disturbanceduring important periods in their annual life cycle. And that is what the seals most wish that you and our city government knew. Their lives depend on it.
Viewing the seals
The mission of Save Our Seals is to protect and preserve the Carpinteria harbor seal colony. Our e orts are derived from science-based data, and we strive to increase the public’s understanding of harbor seals and engagement in protecting our local colony. Reach us through our website atsavecarpseals.com. arbor seals have called Carpinteria home for hundreds of years, and generations of people have en oyed our seals by visiting the overlook year-round. We encourage you to go to our website and share your stories about viewing the seals.
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An older seal relaxes on the shore.
Carpinteria
Thursday, June 25
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
Bellas Artes Free Arts Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. noon. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Dementia Caregivers Support Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30 a.m. noon. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Food Bank Distribution Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1-2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Architectural Review Board Meet ing City Hall, Council Chambers, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 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
Friday, June 26
AgeWell Senior Program: Tai Chi Qigong Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10-11 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Free Arts Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. noon. carpinteriaartscenter. org, (805) 684-7789
Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. 11:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Peace Corner Vigil Carpinteria and Linden avenues, 5-6 p.m. carpindivisible@gmail.com
Movie Night!: “The Big Year” Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 6 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: Bobby, Finn, and Dave Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6-9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
il erican Graf i The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. p.m. $10/general, $7/students-seniors. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Saturday, June 27
Rods Roses Car Show Linden Avenue downtown, 10 a.m. p.m. rodsnroses.com, (805) 253-2425
Independence Day Parade Linden Avenue from Carpinteria Avenue to Sixth Street, 3:30 p.m. (805) 684-5405
Live Music: The Rincons Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6-9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
South Coast Stand-Up Comedy The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. p.m. $20/general, $15/students-seniors. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Sunday, June 28
AHA! Connected in Carpinte ria-Strengthening family and commu nity ties Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 2-4 p.m. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Live Music: Salty Misfits Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6-9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Monday, June 29
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10-10:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Music Mondays Sing Along Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. p.m. (805) 729-1310
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1:302:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Death Cafe Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 3-4:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Alan Salazar Chumash storyteller Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314
Tuesday, June 30
AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Carpinteria Writers’ Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. noon. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. noon agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1-4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4-5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Speaker Series: Rincon’s Oily History Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, 956 Maple Ave. 5-6 p.m. Free for members/$10 for visitors. carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, (805) 684-3112
Scoping Meeting for The Farm Proj ect, 5885 Carpinteria Avenue City Hall, Council Chambers, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. (805) 684-5405
Carp Beach Nights: Ocean swims beach runs Carpinteria City Beach. 6 p.m. $15. carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 6845405 Trivia Night! Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6 p.m. islandbrewingcom-
pany.com, (805) 745-8272
Al-Anon Meeting Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1
Class: Carpinteria Improv The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. p.m. $10 general admission. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball for Beginners Carpinteria Middle School Tennis Courts, Eighth Street and Palm Avenue. 8-10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Carpin teria Men’s Coffee Club Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30-9:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9-10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Science for Teens STEM Classes
for Teens (11-13 years old) Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Creative Art Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10-11:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Knitters Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1-3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
HOST Program Volunteer Meeting City Hall, Council Chambers, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. p.m. julizb@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 684-5405
Science Heroes Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:304:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
All-Ages-Karaoke hosted by LarryOke Nimmer, Giovanni’s Pizza, 5205 Carpinteria Ave. 6-9 p.m. (805) 684-8288
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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
SOUTH BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CASE NUMBER: 26BAR-00058
DATE OF HEARING: July 10, 2026
MEETING BEINGS: 9:00 A.M
SUBJECT: Moss Accessory Structure
Request of Paul Ashley, agent for the owner Tina Moss to consider Case No. 26BAR00058 for Conceptual Review of a 145 square foot gatehouse and powder room, and 4-car 678 square foot garage. The following structures exist on the parcel: 8,117 square foot single-family dwelling with an 1,194 square foot garage. The proposed project will require approximately 180 cubic yards of cut and approximately 0 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 21.55-acre parcel zoned AG-I-20, and shown as Assessor's Parcel Number 005-030-041, located at 550 Freehaven Drive, in the Summerland Community Plan Area, First Supervisorial District.
Anyone interested in this matter is invited to join 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 Board of Architectural Review, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101 (Attn: Hearing Support).
For further information, please contact the project planner Paul Hannah via email hannahp@countyofsb.org or the SBAR secretary, Jonathan Martin at (805) 568-3374 or martinj@countyofsb.org or via FAX at (805) 568-2030.
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Heart of Gold Charitable Foundation speaks to Morning Rotary about June 27 pop-up sale
Carpinteria’s Heart of Gold Charitable Foundation’s Vanessa Van Der Kar and Kellie Wolfe spoke to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning on June 17, about supporting the arts through selling used clothing.
“We provide creative arts scholarships and direct support to needy families with the proceeds from our pop-up sales events,” Van Der Kar said.
Monthly pop-up sales are held on the last Saturday of each month, with this month’s event slated for Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot behind the Carpinteria Children’s Project at 5201 Eighth Street.
“ ll items are a ordably priced between 1 and , so everyone can find something they like,” said Wolfe.
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Rotary oundation’s Wade Nomura travels to Guatemala
Rotary Foundation member Wade Nomura recently traveled to Guatemala to evaluate a Community Economic Development project in Rabinal, located in central Guatemala.
Located in a Mayan Achi community, the project aimed to help residents in 19 rural villages build sustainable lifestyles through agriculture. Initiated in 2021 and completed in 2023, the project included 650 families and thousands of residents in mountain and lowland villages address issues of food insecurity that existed before the project’s launch.
According to Nomura, sent by the Rotary Foundation to evaluate the sustainability and successes of the project, prior to the project, food was a major hardship in the area, and many reported only being able to eat three to five times a wee . Currently, all 650 families now have food on a daily basis, said Nomura, noting that he saw 5-year-old, 12- to 15-feet tall avocado trees “loaded with fruit growing in an area that only had weeds before.”
The project helped residents establish and grow their own produce and other food sources, such as cattle, pigs, chickens and turkeys. The project also included education and health resources, including needed supplies and materials.
Nomura said he plans to work directly with the villages during a multiphase approach to improve the villages’ economies in conjunction with the local NGO Voces Y Manos.
anessa an Der Kar, left, and Kellie Wolfe ith ar interia’s Heart of Gold Charitable Foundation recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning.
“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu”
DUNCAN’S REEL DEAL
MATT DUNCAN
Disney prints their own money. They’re very good at it — at producing lots of things with lots of very broad, very basic appeal. In 2012, they got another printing press. A big one. They bought “Star Wars” and immediately started pumping out oodles of big moneymakers.
Among the intergalactic cash cows created by Disney over the past 14 years, some are more ambitious than others — technically, thematically, financially. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is not among them.
It starts with Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and baby Yoda — that is, Grogu — roaming the galaxy rounding up bad guys for the New Republic. (Note: If you haven’t seen the “Mandalorian” show, you’re screwed, because it will be totally unclear why this macho bounty hunter in a metal suit is carrying around a cute little green puppet.)
It’s going well, but then they get a tough one. Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver) of the New Republic asks the duo to find Commander Coin. To do that, they have to talk to the Hutt Twins. In turn, the twins want Mando and Grogu to rescue Jabba the Hutt’s son, Rotta (Jeremy Allen White). So Mando and Grogu go to do that.
Turns out Rotta isn’t exactly in dire straits. Sure, he’s in captivity. But he’s being treated very well — and is about to earn his freedom — for kicking butt in a ind of colosseum-type fighting league. He’s even got a six pack — a sure sign of thriving.
Rotta doesn’t want to leave. He’d rather win his freedom on his own than go back to the oppressive Hutt twins. Mando and Grogu are in a bind. They get where Rotta is coming from, but they have a mission. They go back and forth on what to do, fumbling and stumbling along the way.
Then a bunch of other things happen. But it doesn’t really matter. You get the gist. The description might make it sound like “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is complex, plot driven and thematically deep. It’s not. It’s paint by numbers.
And consider: This is a movie whose main star — Pedro Pascal — has to be on screen for like three scenes. The rest is stunt doubles and “suit performers.” Boy, does isney have it figured out.
And then there’s Grogu. They lean into Grogu — not as a round, interesting character in his own right. You don’t learn a dang thing about him in the movie. He’s just cute. That’s it. He’s mostly useless, except when he miraculously saves the day with powers that if he used all the time would be great but since he doesn’t, it just seems like the filmmakers are cheating. Some may feel all sorts of warm feelings. I’m just irritated.
A couple of decades ago Disney made “Pirates of the Caribbean” — a movie based on a ride. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” feels more like a ride based on a movie. The cinematography zooms the audience through narrow passageways, the sound of explosions rattles seats, the plot thickens and resolves in exactly the way it needs to so that the stimulated inhabitants of the cinematic simulator walk away buzzed enough to get in line for the next one.
I don’t like waiting in lines. And while I can enjoy a good ride, after a while I start to feel nauseous. I just wish Disney would use their ever-expanding treasure trove to, like, make a good movie — or take an occasional risk, push the franchise into more interesting territory, vindicate the convictions of an avid fandom.
“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is not that. For this one, they just hit the button and printed more cash.
“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and rogu is rated -1 for sci-fi violence and action.
Matt Duncan, a former Coastal View News editor, is now a philosophy professor at Rhode Island College. In his free time from philosophizing, Duncan enjoys chasing his kids around, watching movies and playing the mandolin.
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“Beauty Will Save the World” exhibit at Palm Loft Gallery runs through July 26
The Palm Loft Gallery will host the Opening Reception for “Beauty Will Save the World,” on Saturday, June 27, from 4–6 p.m. at 410 Palm Ave. Loft A-1 in Carpinteria.
The fundraising exhibition features paintings by gallery owner Arturo Tello, Marcia Burtt and Richard Schloss and runs through July 26. Proceeds will support rent, food and insurance for Tello and his pets, Tibetan Spaniel-Pekingese Ruby and kitten Tirador.
Serving as gallery director before taking ownership in 2017, Tello has lived above the gallery since April 1, 2005. The Palm Loft Gallery has hosted local artists’ shows and talks, songwriter concerts, book signings and community receptions for the past 21 years.
“I absolutely love living here,” Tello says. “I don’t want this temple of song to go the way of so many galleries that cannot remain open.”
“Portrait of the Artist Painting an Oak Tree” by Arturo Tello
“The Gap, Goleta Slough” by Marcia Burtt, 1989
The decision of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 26CDP-00041 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that this Coastal Development Permit approved. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so.
Appeals, with accompanying fee, must be filed with Planning and Development online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/ sbco/Default.aspx, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identifi ed above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non-business of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.
This Permit cannot be appealed to the California Coastal Commission, therefore a fee is required to file an appeal. For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Emily Fischer. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1082/Permitting-Home Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1707/
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by Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 06/16/2026. Angela Braun, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk. Publish: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2026
SUMMONS (Family Law)
CASE NUMBER 26FL00094
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: JUAN RODRIGUEZ
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.
PETITIONER’S NAME IS: BLANCA JAZMIN HERNANDEZ PEREZ
You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.
If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, antacting your local county bar association.
NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.
FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.
The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.
Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from
1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;
2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children;
3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and
4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.
You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.
SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT 312 C EAST COOK SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are:
BLANCA JAZMIN HERNANDEZ PEREZ
129 1/2 N STREET LOMPOC, CA 93436
805-570-1183
Date: 01/16/2026 Filed by LAURA KENNY Deputy Clerk, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.
Publish: June 4, 11,18, 25, 2026
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In Santa Barbara County Administration Building Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The hearing begins at 9:00 a.m.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Board of Supervisors will hold public hearing to consider Case No. 26APL-00009, an appeal by Tyler Quiel, of the Director’s decision to deem the application for the Sandoval Quiel Revocable Living Trust Accessory Dwelling Unit (Case No. 26CDP-00025) incomplete. The project involves Assessor Parcel No. (APN) 005-340-006, zoned 20-R-1, located at 3196 Serena Avenue, in the Toro Canyon Plan area, First Supervisorial District.
For current methods of public participation for the meeting of July 7, 2026, please see page two (2) of the posted Agenda. The posted agenda will be available on Thursday prior to the above referenced meeting for a more specific time for this item. However, the order of the agenda may be rearranged or the item may be continued.
Please see the posted agenda and staff reports available on the Thursday prior to the meeting at http://santabarbara. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx under the hearing date or contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 for alternative options.
For additional information, please contact Willow Brown, Planner, at: Email: wbrown@countyofsb.org Tel: 805-568-2040.
If you challenge this project 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 Board of Supervisors prior to the public hearing.
Attendance and participation by the public is invited and encouraged. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 p.m. on Friday before the Board meeting at (805) 568-2240. Publish: June 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF KORNEY KESHRI ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 26CV03711
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioners: KORNEY KESHRI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: AZAEL JEFFERSON DELGADILLO
Proposed name AZAEL JEFFERSON KESHRI
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 AUGUST 12 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 06/05/2026 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 06/17/2026. Angela Braun, Executive Officer by Calderon, Nayleai, Deputy Clerk.
Publish: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF HEATHER ALFORD TODD ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 26CV03325
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioners: HEATHER ALFORD TODD aka HEATHER JOY ALFORD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: HEATHER ALFORD TODD aka HEATHER JOY ALFORD
Proposed name HEATHER JOY ALFORD
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 AUGUST 5, 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 06/17/2026 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 06/17/2026. Angela Braun, Executive Officer by Calderon, Nayleai, Deputy Clerk.
Publish: June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2026
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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.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 06/02/2026. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk.
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THROWBACK
Rincon’s ast n oil and ame
BY STEPHEN BATES
When it comes to Rincon Point and oil, you may think of tar-caulked Chumash tomols or the 1969 oil spill, but a lot happened in between. Derricks rose and fell, mines gouged the hillside, and smoke and ame emerged from a so-called volcano.
Oil fever
In 1864, Yale chemistry professor Benjamin Silliman Jr. extolled the petroleum prospects of Rancho El Rincon, which includes Rincon Point, and those of Rancho Ojai. (“Pronounced ‘O-hi,’” Silliman’s report explained. Investor Thomas . Scott’s California Petroleum Co. chose Ojai. In 1867, the company brought in what is considered the first oil well in the state to yield extended commercial production.
Nonetheless, hopes remained high for Rincon. In 1877, miners with picks and wheelbarrows dug an oil tunnel into the mountain around what’s now La Conchita. They reportedly got feet deep without finding much oil.
By 1913, the California State Mining Bureau had records of three oil wells on the western side of Rincon Point and one by the mouth of Rincon Creek, all apparently abandoned. dditional wells went unrecorded including one discovered by a Rincon Point property owner excavating a swimming pool in 19 9.
In 19 , an oil company started drilling another well on western Rincon Point, on land belonging to the Reuben W. Hill family.
. W. ates managed a -acre ranch, including the eastern part of Rincon Point, on behalf of his East Coast family.
In a letter, he told them they were “a bunch of Eastern bondholders who endorse their checks in my sweat.”
Oil company representatives wanted to lease the Bates property. One pointed to blue-tinted soil that had been exposed by blasting for the Southern Pacific roadbed. He said that the tint signaled “a lake of oil.”
But Bates was wary. He told his relatives, “These oil men are awful liars. Rather than leasing the property, he offered to sell them milk from his new cow. He closed one family letter about oil prospects: “Don’t cuss me if nothing comes of it.”
Nothing came of it.
few years later, two boys discovered a plugged oil well casing on the beach, probably from the Hill well: Bates’ son, obby, and his friend en i Ota. They pried out the wooden plug.
“ en i sni ed and said, I smell gas,’ whereupon he pulled a wooden kitchen match out of his pocket and lit it against the rim of the well casing,” Bobby Bates later recalled. “There was a brief but spectacular column of ame that noc ed us both bac wards and burned o en i’s eyelashes, eyebrows and some of his hair — and temporarily blinded him. I had to lead him home, where his long-su ering mother smeared Crisco all over his pu y face while laughing o the event. It is a real wonder that we survived our childhood.”
Asphaltum
round 19 , asphaltum mines supplied material for paving streets and sidewalks. Carpinteria’s mines are well known: the Las Conchas Mine and the neighboring lcatraz efinery on the beach by Carpinteria Creek, in front of what’s now one of the State Beach camp-
grounds; and the Higgins Mine on the blu s, next to what’s now the Chevron parking lot. But few people know about two mines in the Rincon region.
In about 1 9 , the unta orda sphalt Mining aving Co. opened a mine above the railroad trac s at unta orda (now La Conchita), on land owned by Thomas aynor and enry . bbott. Miners dug a 1 -foot tunnel and found a vein of asphaltum up to feet thic .
Punta Gorda asphaltum was used to pave streets and sidewal s in Santa arbara. The company also sent a 6-foot “monument of asphaltum” to the Midwinter International Exposition in Golden Gate Park in 1894, which the San Francisco Chronicle found “ uite attractive. ut asphaltum was a precarious business, with foreign as well as domestic competition, and the Punta Gorda mine soon shut down.
In the 1 9 s, the incon sphalt Co. tried to develop the incon Mine, ap-
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COURTESY OF THE BATES FAMILY
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COURTESY OF THE BATES FAMILY
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COURTESY OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE MINING BUREAU
the right side of this ma sho s, an as haltum mine o erated at unta Gorda no a onchita , and ros ectors egan digging one inland near Rincon reek.
The so-called Rincon volcano, photographed in 1983 during one of its
RINCON continued from page 24
parently named after the creek rather than the point. Government reports say it was between one and two miles from the Punta Gorda Mine, about a mile and a half from the ocean, and 900 feet above sea level. A map places it on a hill near Rincon Creek.
Workers dug a tunnel, carved an open cut in the soil and laid a road to the mine. As in Carpinteria’s mines, the asphaltum turned out to contain fossils, some from extinct creatures. Novelist James French Dorrance of Carpinteria remarked that when such fossils got pulverized into asphalt, horses trod on the remains of their ancient progenitors.
The Santa Barbara Morning Press reported in 1893 that the Rincon mine contained high-quality asphaltum but not enough to mine profitably, so it was abandoned.
Rincon volcano
Professor Silliman, writing in 1864, described “a most remarkable” phenomenon on the blu s above incon oint. Parts of the ground were hot enough to burn one’s hand, he said. Crevices in the rocks contained “beautiful crystals
of sulfur. fissure emitted vapors and “o ensive gases.
Some thought the Rincon volcano, as it came to be known, might be related to subsurface heat in other parts of the hill.
The oil tunnel that miners dug in the 1870s was inexplicably hot. When Rev. Henry Ward Beecher declared in 1883 that hell doesn’t exist, the Santa Barbara Independent said he might change his mind if he stepped inside the old Rincon oil mine.
R. W. Bates, who came to the Rincon area in 1919, first saw the volcano “erupt in 1944. “Quite a column of bluish-white smo e has been rising out of a fissure on the side of the blu , he said in a letter. Flames sometimes appeared, too. eologists di er on what causes the occasional eruptions, though they agree on one thing: It’s not a true volcano. Oil wells and asphaltum mines have come and gone, but the Rincon volcano endures.
Stephen Bates and Vince Burns, coauthors of the book “Rincon Point,” will speak at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History. The topic is “A Volcano, Renegade Drillers and the Great Spill of ’69: Rincon’s Oily History.” Admission is free for museum members and $10 for others.
ON THE ROAD
CVN cruises to Alaska
Carpinteria’s Silver Sands Village part-time residents Charis and David Forney cruised to Alaska and visited Skagway, where they took a bus tour to the Yukon. The Forneys are pictured at a suspension bridge near the Alaska/Canada border, where they admired the views of mountains, lakes, bears, eagles, lapis and aspen with their copy of Coastal View News
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SCHOOL NOTES
analino Elementary’s Dr. Sonia guila receives national bilingualism award
Canalino Elementary School second-grade teacher Dr. Sonia Aguila received the Promoting Bilingualism Award at the 34th Annual Conference of the Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education (ATDLE), held June 17-19, in San Diego.
The prestigious award recognizes educators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing bilingualism, biliteracy and educational opportunities for multilingual learners.
“I am deeply honored to receive this award. Promoting bilingualism is about more than learning another language — it is about valuing diverse cultures, creating opportunities for students and empowering young people to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world,” said Aguila in a press release sent to the Coastal View News
During her more than 28 years as a teacher, Aguila has been dedicated to helping students develop strong academic skills in two languages, inspiring students, their families and the school community to embrace the benefits of multilingualism.
More than 1,200 bilingual educators, administrators, researchers and advocates from across the United States gathered at the ATDLE conference to celebrate and strengthen bilingual and dual language education.
HS hosts iotechnology summer cam
In partnership with the Classroom Hosted Internship Program (CHIP) and Agilent Technologies, Carpinteria High School (CHS) science department Chair Mandi de Witte launched a summer program designed to introduce students to biotechnology and prepare them for future STEM opportunities.
The summer biotechnology camp hosted last week enrolled 24, 10th through 12th grade CHS students, providing 16 hours of hands-on biotechnology lessons and laboratory experiences in the CHS science facilities. Students participated in labs and activities, learned about sterile technique and contamination control, microbial media preparation, bacterial culturing, precision micro pipetting, bacterial transformation using recombinant technology and fingerprinting through agarose gel electrophoresis.
“With many biotechnology companies located along the Central Coast, these experiences can help prepare students for high-demand STEM careers and create opportunities for them to live and work locally,” said de Witte in a press release sent to Coastal View News
de Witte praised Agilent Technologies for its assistance in selecting materials, setting up experiments and providing guest scientists. She also acknowledged their partnership, along with funding and support secured by Ben Werner and CHIP, that made the summer camp possible.
“While it re uired a tremendous amount of planning and e ort, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to o er such an impactful experience for our students, stated de Witte in the press release. “It is my hope to continue this collaboration between C I , gilent and the C S science department to continue o ering this biotechnology camp for many summers to come!”
Carpinteria native earns Family Nurse Practitioner degree
Carpinteria native Tamara Garibay-Santella has graduated from Touro University California with a Family Nurse Practitioner degree, completing a yearslong journey marked by dedication, perseverance and hard work.
A graduate of Carpinteria schools, Garibay-Santella has spent the past decade building a nursing career while raising a family and pursuing advanced education. The achievement represents both a professional and personal milestone.
She is the daughter of Nancy and Kiki Garibay, who told Coastal View News her success re ects the values of determination and commitment instilled during her upbringing in Carpinteria.
As she begins the next chapter of her healthcare career, Garibay-Santella plans to serve patients as a Family Nurse Practitioner while continuing to make her hometown proud.
COURTESY OF THE CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY
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analino Elementary School second grade teacher Dr. Sonia guila
OM ED TR M R NZS N O RTES HOTOS
Students artici ate in hands on la oratory e eriences during HS’s rst iotechnology summer cam .
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UNPREDICTABLE WILDERNESS
CHUCK GRAHAM
Several times per day, every day throughout the spring, I banked on the endemic island scrub jay to create a gauntlet of sorts every time an endemic island fox wandered into its territory in lower Scorpion Canyon on Santa Cruz Island.
There were several di erent foxes this past spring bickering over territory, but the jays didn’t know that. They’re just doing what good parents do: protecting their homes and their hungry chicks.
Each time an island fox wandered into the nesting area, it was a barrage of bright blue blurs, ashes of ays dive bombing the foxes. Some jays even made contact, pecking the foxes behind their necks. Some foxes ignore them, others run for cover. Other foxes were so annoyed by their advances that they chose to travel underneath bushes to avoid the jays. It ended up being great entertainment between, before and after leading kayak tours.
This past spring was quiet for migratory birds. There was a male western tanager and a lone white-fronted goose in Scorpion Canyon but other than that it was slow going for migrants. However, the resident species were active, more than making up for the lack of their traveling counterparts.
Island crossroads
From the old corral, the free-standing Monterey cypress tree, and where the four-way dirt road converges, there were nesting jays, Northern Channel Islands loggerhead shrikes, Bewick’s wrens, northern ic ers, spotted towhees and mockingbirds.
It was birdie with lots of happy residents. The island scrub jays pestered everything. Being in the corvid family, they prey on other songbirds, so there were lots of protective parents in the immediate area.
Within that busy junction is coyote bush, island morning glory and big lemonade berries, all providing nest sites and cover for all the birds mentioned. If you were paying attention, it was easy to tell where all the nests were.
One of my favorite species is the Northern Channel Islands loggerhead shrike. There are not many of them on
Santa Cruz Island, maybe less than 50. That is due to at least 2,000 island scrub ays crowding the largest island o the California Coast, but with the smallest range of any bird in North America. They are not found on the other islands and are ecologically important birds. They also outcompete with the shrikes. So, seeing a shrike nesting in lower Scorpion is rare.
The shrikes like using the corral’s fence to perch, wait and then pounce mostly on insects. They are known to impale prey on nails and sharp tree branches, but I’ve only seen a shrike do that once with a side-blotched lizard.
This year, their insect of choice has been an abundance of pill bugs. It seems they are around every year, but this year it has felt like more. They are an easy catch for most any bird, but this past spring shrikes have been picking them o with ease.
Between dust baths
Active parents and noisy too, Bewick’s wrens are frenetic, quick and easily seen throughout the year, but especially during late spring into the first part of summer.
Their nests are concealed well. I’ve never seen one, and they are known to nest in unconventional places. They nest in kayaks turned on their sides that have not been used for a long while, or in old farming implements leftover from the ranching era. When their nests are active, they let island foxes and island scrub jays know about it.
But, in between being vigilant parents, they bathe in the dusty trails, which is entertaining to watch. They scooch into soft patches of dirt, and roll around in it, cleaning their feathers after feeding and protecting their nests all day long.
The wanderer
That’s what peregrine means in Latin. rom the cli s on Santa Cruz Island, they are almost impossible to spot, but they are year-round residents. Approximately 17 nesting pairs have been documented on the island. Usually, they are heard before being spotted.
June 13, 2026, I was leading a kayak tour just west of Scorpion Anchorage when Ben, one of the guides, yelled out, “Chuck, there’s a peregrine!”
I almost didn’t believe him. They blend
in so well with the volcanic rock, but sure enough, and almost at head level from my kayak, it sat calmly on a ledge. What we couldn’t see was that it had nabbed a barn swallow edgling. It was firmly clutched in its talon. Fearless barn swallow parents repeatedly dive bombed the falcon, almost hitting it. Several times the peregrine ducked the attacks.
But it sure was a good-looking peregrine, and another solid reminder of the amazing resident birds that call Santa Cruz Island home.
Adventure and travel writer Chuck Graham lives in Carpinteria and contributes his writing and photography to publications far and wide. For more wildlife photos, visit chuckgrahamphoto.com or follow Graham on Instagram at @chuckgrahamphoto.
CHUCK GRAHAM PHOTOS
Look closely, you can see the blur of the barn owl and the steely eye of the peregrine.
The majestic peregrine falcon on Santa Cruz Island.
The ever resent northern icker.
JUNE
25, 2026
Remembering the pioneers of Carpinteria soccer
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
While everybody is currently swept up in World Cup fever, and soccer is more popular than ever on the Central Coast, it’s important to remember when soccer was still an outcast sport in this region.
This week, Coastal View looks back at these early days, when those who played soccer were mostly immigrants and working-class men who brought the sport with them from their home countries and passed along the passion to their children on weekends at the park.
Back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, most of Carpinteria’s soccer players were Latino men from Mexico, Guatemala or other Central American countries where soccer was king. When they arrived here, many found community in the Sunday soccer leagues up the coast at Santa Barbara’s Dwight Murphy Park.
By the time these men had families of their own, it was natural that the next generation picked up the same love for soccer, and by 1966, the city’s first-ever youth soccer team was organized by Teodoro Lomeli, who would come to be known as the “Godfather of Carpinteria soccer.”
This first team was called the “Chivas of Carpinteria,” named after Lomeli’s favorite Mexican soccer club, Chivas de Guadalajara. The Carpinteria kids wore the same striped uniforms as their namesake team, and Lomeli wore the club crest on his coaching jacket on the sidelines.
The youngsters on this first team traveled across Southern California, finding success and winning a few league championships along the way. Many of them were friends, cousins or neighbors, and a core group would go on to make even more Carpinteria sports history just a few years later when they got to high school.
Several of the players on that first youth team, including Lomeli’s son David, helped organize the first high school soccer team in all of Santa Barbara County. The Warriors put together their first squad in 1971, before Santa Barbara High School and other public schools began to follow suit in the years after.
This was a time when most high school soccer programs were from private schools, where international students made up the bulk of the rosters. The
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Warriors, on the other hand, were a bunch of scrappy public school kids with years of experience playing the game together.
The first Warriors team excelled due to its close-knit roster, which had three sets of siblings, including the team stars Sal and Raul Ornelas; and Ed and Winfred Van Wingerden, two Dutch brothers whose family had just moved to town a few years prior.
That first season was magical, as the Warriors managed to go undefeated through the entire season, playing a patchwork schedule against private school teams from around the region.
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The season culminated in one last match, held under the lights in a night game against cross-town rival Cate at Memorial Stadium. It was the first time the Warriors got to play in front of their families, and the Warriors battled through to pick up a 2-1 win and complete their perfect season at 7-0.
That team never got the chance to participate in the CIF Playoffs due to the Warriors not being part of a league during that season. But the team paved the way for local soccer and had several
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more things to celebrate: The Warriors competed in the Watts Summer Games in 1972, where they came in third place over-
all against some of the most established schools in the region; and team captain Sal Ornelas went on to become the first Latino player recruited to play soccer at Westmont College.
These pioneers helped set the stage for soccer in Carpinteria and allowed for the community to fall in love with a sport that is still winning hearts today. As we celebrate the World Cup and the current players, we also salute the locals who shared their love for soccer in those early days.
Read more about the first-ever Carpinteria High School soccer team in the summer issue of Carpinteria Magazine.
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Junior guards of the week: Week 1
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Carpinteria’s Junior Lifeguards are back for the summer, splashing along the beach learning water safety while improving their swimming skills. After each week of the summer program, instructors select two guards from each age group who display great sportsmanship and attitude. Below are the best on the beach for the first wee of unior guards in summer 2026.
The mini-group guards may be the smallest on the shoreline, but this week the minis made their mark, showing plenty of potential early in the summer session. The best of the mini group in the first wee are Mi a eTar and ai Olvera. sta said eTar has emerged as an excellent unior guard with a “permanent positive attitude” and a smile on her face, even through the toughest exercises. eTar has also been a great teammate who is a model of sportsmanship on the beach. Olvera has shown a great attitude since the beginning of the unior guard summer session, rising to the occasion whether it be long swim or run. “ e always has a warm and kind energy,” instructors said. In the C group, sta chose oah
onahue and vie Mayer as the best in Wee 1. uring the first wee , onahue demonstrated exceptional water entry s ills, while Mayer placed first among the fastest in the first flags running event of the week.
“They both have great attitudes, work hard and encourage other members of the group,” said Program Administrator Lexi Persoon.
The B group Guards of the Wee were ico occi and another member of the Mayer family, allie Mayer.
Instructors said occi’s smile was contagious, and he has excelled in running activities, while pushing himself to improve in all events. sta commended Mayer’s athletic ability, her easygoing nature and ability to compete against the fastest in any activity.
“ allie never complains and is always ma ing o es and uplifting the vibe around her,” Persoon said.
The best in the A group, for the teen-
age guards, were emy an in and Summer iegler. Instructors said an in is a “ ind-hearted lifeguard who has become a role model for the younger participants.
Ziegler has come out as one of the leading guards, despite it being her first year in the program. “We are excited to see what she will bring to the program during the rest of the summer,” Persoon said.
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JG’s of the Week, from left, Summer Ziegler, Hallie Mayer, Evie Mayer, Mika DeTar, Kai Olvera, Noah Donahue, Nico Rocci and Remy Rankin.