Carpinteria Little League kicked off its 28th season on Saturday, March 1, with an opening day full of pancakes, burgers and Carpinteria pride; from left, Brianna Adam, Lori Bowles, Sally Trost and Dave Quenzer ran the Patty Shack, keeping Carpinteria’s athletes — and their families — well-fed. See more opening
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Citations now issued for violators of Daylighting Law
The city of Carpinteria is now enforcing violations of the Daylighting Law — AB 413 — which prohibits parking within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk with a curb extension.
The city’s Parking Enforcement began issuing warnings to violators in February, but effective March 1, violators will now be cited.
The law applies even if a red curb is not in place, Community Development Director Nick Bobroff told the Carpinteria City Council in January. The city has also removed certain T-stalls located within 20 feet of a sidewalk, to comply with the new 2025 law.
Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano is hosting another meet and greet, scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 5–7 p.m. at Delgado’s Mexican Restaurant. Residents of District 1 are invited to come and chat about their district and ask questions.
The restaurant is located at 4401 Carpinteria Ave. For more information, email monicasolorzano@carpinteriaca.gov.
Santa Barbara County is cracking down on unlicensed street vendors, citing health and safety issues. The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to create a multiagency task force — between the county, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara cities, CHP and Caltrans — to address unpermitted roadside and sidewalk food vending.
The task force will use enforcement, education and outreach to make sure vendors are following food safety laws, Third District Supervisor Joan Hartmann said Tuesday.
“Unlawful food vendors operate outside of critical health regulations, putting consumers at serious risk of foodborne illness,” she said. “If there are food cart vendors or home kitchen entrepreneurs interested in becoming permitted, we will help them get permitted.”
County representative Kelsey Buttitta said in a press release sent out Tuesday that unpermitted sidewalk and roadside food vending has “caused significant challenges for local jurisdictions throughout Santa Barbara County.”
“These unregulated operations create public health and safety risks, such as foodborne illnesses, unsanitary conditions, and obstructions to pedestrian pathways, often in violation of ADA standards,” she said. “Furthermore, these activities undermine the viability of lawful businesses by introducing unfair competition.”
Buttitta said the rise in the number of unpermitted vendors has caused health concerns. The county has noted incidents where cockroaches were found, and where food was being stored and served at unsafe temperatures.
“Some food vendors have been cited for transporting and storing cooked meat in plastic grocery bags, unrefrigerated, during transport to Santa Barbara County from unknown facilities in Los Angeles,” Buttitta said.
Writer and psychotherapist Kara Petersen will speak at the upcoming Carpinteria Woman’s Club meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
Petersen will talk about the feminine form in her presentation, “Archetypes of the Feminine from Ancient to Modern in Art & Nature,” club member Marybeth Carty told CVN.
Petersen, who was raised in Carpinteria, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who recently opened a practice at 5565 Carpinteria Ave. She has a degree in comparative literature from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a graduate degree in counseling and depth psychology from Pacific Graduate Institute.
She was most recently published in the Parabola Magazine, and is currently working on “The Supernatural Vulva: Archaeomythologies of Plant, Animal and Cosmic Bodies.”
The talk is free, but attendees are encouraged to donate to the Inclusive Therapist’s BIPOC fund to make therapy more accessible for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Carty said. For more information, visit donorbox.org/mental-health-liberation/ fundraiser/kara-petersen.
The Carpinteria Woman’s Club is located at 1059 Vallecito Road. Learn more online at carpinteriawomansclub.com.
The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show comes to Santa Barbara County this weekend. The 77th annual show, which will take place at Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara March 7-9, will feature orchid displays from local, national and international growers.
This year’s theme is Exotic Gardens, media representative Leigh-Anne Anderson told CVN.
Per Anderson: “Guests will step into captivating orchid displays in the Exhibit Pavilion, each evoking lush tropical landscapes. They will delight in the exhibit halls adorned with vibrant orchids, discover fascinating insights through educational programs, and browse a selection of exquisite orchid offerings.”
The show will also offer workshops — with focuses on Kokedama and orchid mounting — a VIP tour guide experience, and several other events, including a private chef dinner, a yoga and sound bath, and a “orchids after dark” experience. Learn more online at sborchidshow. com. Earl Warren Showgrounds is located at 3400 Calle Real in Santa Barbara.
In CVN Vol. 31, No. 24, “Carpinteria native is new fire inspector,” Megan Garcia came back to Carpinteria to work and serve the town she grew up in; her goals shifted once she came to Santa Barbara County Fire; and she worked in the logistics section for Santa Barbara County Fire for three years.
Registration for Junior Lifeguards opens Friday, March 7 at 6 p.m., and this year, the city is accepting participants via waitlist. Instead of guardians paying at the time of registration — as in years past — Junior Lifeguards participants will be registered for the waitlist, allowing staff to confirm that all participants are either returning members or have already completed the tryouts, the city of Carpinteria said last week.
In April, those who signed up will be moved onto the official roster on a first-come, first-served basis, and guardians will be charged then.
To join the program, kids must be at least seven years old by June 16, and younger than 17 before August 1.
Learn more at carpinteriaca.gov/parks-and-recreation/junior-lifeguards. For questions, contact johns@carpinteriaca.gov or (805) 881-2806.
The Cottage Health Board of Directors will welcome a new president and CEO effective April 7: Scott Wester, MHA. Wester is replacing Ron Werft, MHA, who is retiring after 38 years with Cottage Health, 25 of those as the president and CEO.
Wester has more than three decades working with healthcare systems. He comes to Santa Barbara from Florida, as the president and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System.
“Scott Wester rose above as a proven, strategic leader in advancing large non-profit and public health systems. He will be a champion for our patient care, shared governance, operational excellence, and commitment to the community,” Steven Zola, chair of Cottage Health’s executive search committee, said in a press release.
Media representative Cristina Cortez said that Wester graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and classical humanities from Saint Louis University in Missouri in 1990. He also has a master’s degree in hospital and health administration from Xavier University in Ohio.
“Every conversation I’ve had about Cottage Health confirms that its impact goes beyond its hospitals and clinics. It’s a fundamental part of this Central Coast community,” Wester said in a press release sent out last week. “I’m excited to lead this outstanding organization and the thousands of employees who reflect Cottage’s core values of excellence, integrity and compassion.”
SOUTH BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CASE NUMBER: 25BAR-00008
DATE OF HEARING: March 21, 2025
MEETING BEINGS: 9:00 A.M
SUBJECT: Brock Crisman Addition
Request of Victor Padilla, Agent for the owner, Richard Crisman & Jeff Brock to consider case No. 25BAR-00008 for Conceptual review of an upper floor proposal for a new 91 square foot addition to the existing principal bedroom, and lower floor proposal for a new 111 square foot addition to existing bedroom 3 of approximately 202 total square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: 2-story 2,308 square foot residence with a 330 square foot covered carport. The proposed project will require approximately 0 cubic yards of cut and approximately 0 cubic yards of fill. The property is 0.19-acres, zoned 7-R-1, and shown as Assessor Parcel Number 005-142-002, located at 2319 Whitney Avenue, in the Summerland 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).
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Congratulations to Carpinterians for keeping the bluffs for nature. Did you know that there are only about three harbor seal rookeries left on the California coast. The encroachment of people and businesses have caused the harbor seals to go away.
As a retired seal watch volunteer, for many years I’ve seen a huge decrease in the number of harbor seals. We used to have about 200 adult harbor seals. Now, according to the Coastal View News “Seal Watch recap,” they are down to about 60 adults.
The harbor seal rookery volunteers have done a great job protecting these harbor seals and educating the public and keeping people off the rookery. And congratulations to Carpinterians for protecting nature and keeping the bluffs in nature.
Danel Trevor
Just a quick shout out to The Alcazar Theatre staff for creating such great programs coming this year!
Community Matters is just the beginning of an ambitious schedule of events which will benefit all of us here in our great community. Cycling Without Age was so well attended and compliments to both GranVida and Friendship Center for embracing the program for all to enjoy. Friendship Center comes to town on March 18 and GranVida will answer any and all questions you may have to participate in the Cycling Without Age program.
Looking forward to seeing rolling trishaws throughout our town, with participants enjoying Carpinteria!
Joe Franken Carpinteria
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CANNABIS ODOR ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 County Administration Building Board Hearing Room 105 E. Anapamu Street, Fourth Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Hearing begins at 9:00 A.M
On March 18, 2025, the County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing to consider proposed cannabis ordinance amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) and Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO).
The proposed amendments consist of the following:
Establish a cannabis odor threshold; Revise existing development standards for odor abatement and Odor Abatement Plan procedures;
Revise odor mitigation strategies and acceptable technologies; and Add a 12‐month implementation period for operators to comply with these new requirements
Case No. 24ORD‐00011, an ordinance amending Article 35.4, Standards for Specific Land Uses, of Section 35‐1, the LUDC of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; and Case No. 24ORD‐00012, an ordinance amending Division 7 General Regulations, and Division 11, Permit Procedures, of Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code.
The Board of Supervisors hearing begins at 9:00 A.M. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the Clerk of the Board. 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.
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BY JUN STARKEY
Fifth and third grade dual language immersion (DLI) students from Canalino Elementary School presented essays on what it means to be bilingual to the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees at the board’s Feb. 25 meeting.
Seven students read their essays aloud to the board — mostly in Spanish, with some English translations. Students described how it felt to learn a language, and to suddenly understand conversations happening around them. Other students spoke about the opportunities that come with being bilingual.
“Being bilingual is an amazing benefit for many reasons. For example, I can get to meet more and different types of people being bilingual, and it’s beautiful knowing that I can communicate with people from different places,” said student Jared Sanchez. “Another benefit is that I can get better jobs when I am older… some jobs that I can get for being bilingual are being a translator, interpreter and a teacher that is bilingual like Ms. Garcia.”
Another student, Derrick, said he moved to the United States from Mexico three years ago. Some benefits of being
dual language immersion program to the CUSD board
bilingual, he said, included being able to greet and converse with his teachers and classmates.
“Being bilingual is not something that happens overnight,” he told the board. “I am very grateful because the dual language immersion class has given me the opportunity to learn English. So many times, as children, we think that our voice doesn’t matter, but thanks to people like you, we realize we are important.”
Following the presentations, board members thanked the students and reflected on the implementation of the DLI program, which started as two classrooms at Canalino Elementary School in 2017. The school now has six DLI classrooms, and the program has expanded to other schools, including Aliso Elementary School and Carpinteria Middle School.
“I’m just so happy for all of you students, that you’re going to have this skill for your entire lives, and I think you’re all recognizing the benefits and the advantages it’s gonna give you,” said board member Andy Sheaffer, who said he was on the board when the program began.
“Ultimately it’s the decision of the board to offer programs like this, and I’m really glad that the board members we had back then were willing to do this, and it (has) paid off.”
Board President Jaime Diamond commented on the impact the program has had on student and family relationships within the district.
“Beyond the academics, what I’ve seen is relationally among the students what happens, whether it’s in the classroom or at a birthday party or at the playground or the beach, and their ability to
communicate and not have that barrier that was there, that may have kept them from playing with the other kids… that’s gone,” Diamond said.
“It’s created just a stronger and bigger sense of community. It broke down barriers between the kids, but also with the parents.”
On Feb. 25, Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent Diana Rigby presented the first mid-year update report for the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
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“Noting that this is a mid-year of Year One of three years of goals, so I don’t expect us to be knocking it out of the park on all of them right out of the gate,” Board President Jaime Diamond said. “There are a number of areas where we dropped below our baseline, so I’m hoping… that because we’ve had gains or maybe have met goals, we aren’t saying: ‘Oh we’ve met the goal so we can back off.’”
The LCAP, which was approved for three years back in June 2024, includes five major goal areas: student achievement, student wellbeing and parent participation, college and career readiness, facilities and student achievement for special education.
Rigby explained what the district has done to reach each goal at the elementary and secondary levels, and provided information on how it has impacted students.
CUSD’s elementary and middle schools have implemented the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, and across all grade levels, professional learning communities monitor student progress on a weekly or monthly basis.
The schools also have smaller class sizes and professional development for instructors, Rigby said.
She also recapped the district’s California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results for math and English, which were released in June 2024.
Students in third, fifth, seventh and eighth grade, as well as English language learners, economically disadvantaged students and white students, scored higher than state and county English averages. For math, all student groups surpassed the county and state averages.
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The district has seen a decrease in English learners, Rigby said — 408 in the 2023-24 school year compared to 331 in the 2024-25 school year. The district wants at least 60% of English learners to become proficient; currently, about 36% of English learning students are “making progress towards becoming proficient,” Rigby told board members.
The district did see an increase in middle and high school students earning a GPA of 3.0 or higher — 74% of CMS students and 77% of Carpinteria High School (CHS) students.
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The district tackled its student wellbeing and parent involvement goal by, among other things, monitoring student
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attendance; employing mental health professionals at school sites; and hosting social-emotional learning programs and family events such as Coffee with the Principal.
The district saw an attendance rate of 94.9% during the first portion of the 202425 school year, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 15% during the first semester. The district’s goal is to have an average daily attendance rate of 95% or higher, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 10% or less.
Regarding college and career readiness, during the 2023-24 school year the
district had a graduation rate of 91.6% — below the goal of 100%. Roughly 60% of students were college and career prepared, under the goal of 70%; 53% of graduating students met UC/CSU requirements, coming under the goal of 65% or more; and 25.1% of students scored a three or higher on at least two advanced placement (AP) exams, under the goal of 30%.
The district did see an increase in students enrolled in AP, honors or dual enrollment courses, from 65% in the 202324 school year to 73% in 2024-25.
––Jun Starkey
Sharon Lori Nichols
09/02/1950 — 02/01/2025
Longtime Carpinteria resident Sharon Lori Nichols passed away peacefully with family by her side on Feb. 1, 2025. She was loved for her positive attitude in spite of the health issues she faced.
Sharon was born on Sept. 2, 1950 in Lynwood, California, but moved as a child with her family to the San Francisco Bay Area where she spent the first half of her life attending schools, working, and making lifelong friendships along the way. She grew up loving the 49ers, Motown and rock and roll music, and passed on her love of music to her younger siblings.
She joined her family and moved to Carpinteria in the late 1980s, and loved the town she called home for 35 years. She had a keen mind for trivia and game shows, had a fabulous sense of humor, and will be fondly remembered by many as “Auntie Sher.” Most of all, she was happy spending time with her family.
Sharon is preceded in death by her father Richard Nichols, mother Jeanne Nichols, and sister Laurie Styles. She is survived by her sister Wendy and brother David Nichols; nieces Mandy Gocong (Chris) and Justine Zahigian (Danny); nephews Eddie Styles (Nicole), Conrad and Beau Nichols; great-nieces Layla and Gia Gocong; and great-nephews Cal and Duke Styles.
Sharon’s family and friends will miss her and cherish her memory forever. A small memorial service is tentatively planned for April 26 at the Carpinteria Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Santa Barbara.
Previously published obituaries may be read online at coastalview.com
In late January (CVN Vol. 31, No. 20) this column told a story about mindless sharing and commenting on social media causing a discussion to spin out of control in a whirlwind of futile and misdirected anger and frustration. It then suggested some steps for keeping such discussions better-informed and more productive, including considering the source, fact-checking key points and generally thinking before acting.
These are useful tools beyond social media as we navigate today’s “Information Age” that provides an avalanche of news, opinions, influencers, advertising and flat-out scams, all in various combinations. With this information (and misinformation) overload, it can be difficult to sort out what information is reliable or even relevant.
Just remember this: Facebook, X, Nextdoor and other social media sites are not news sites, and we must not blindly believe everything posted there. If you want news, go to a real news source. If you want to see photos of your niece’s soccer game or a beautiful Carpinteria sunset, then social media is a great source.
ing, articles and tools for us, the general public.
actual experts.
Identify what’s new and why now. Is this a late-breaking current event, or is it a debunked story from last year recycling on social media?
Coincidentally, Feb. 3 was the start of “National News Literacy Week” which emphasizes providing educators with the tools and resources they need to help students more skillfully navigate today’s information landscape. These tips are relevant for all of us, not just students.
What is “news literacy”? It is using critical thinking skills to judge the reliability and credibility of information, whether it comes via print, television, the internet or any other medium.
The need for such literacy has existed for centuries — think about the snake oil salesmen of the 1800s, or for you history buffs, Thomas Paine’s 1776 “Common Sense” pamphlet that spread the idea of American independence from Great Britain. Inability to determine what information to trust or not trust may have meant wasted money, or it may have had a serious effect on one’s life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
But formal training on the topic began only in the past couple decades. The Center for News Literacy at New York’s Stony Brook University (centerfornewsliteracy. org) developed a college-level course that has been used by about 30 universities, while other organizations (for example, the News Literacy Project: newslit.org) focus on K-12 education. These same organizations also provide useful train-
The application period to nominate a fellow Carpinterian for 2024 Carpinterian of the Year closes on March 21.
The Carpinterian of the Year will be honored at the Carpinteria Community Association’s banquet, set for April 26, 2025 at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria.
Nominees must be a current or former Carpinteria resident, and recommendations should reference outstanding accomplishments and volunteer contributions. Supporting letters are encouraged. Nomination packages can be placed in a sealed manila envelope and dropped off or mailed to Carpinteria Valley Tax Professionals, 1101-B Eugenia Pl., Carpinteria. The Carpinterian of the Year celebration has been held
annually since 1958, led by different local groups. The Carpinteria Community Association took over organizing last year.
Ticket sales have opened for the Rincon Beach Club-catered banquet, the association’s Karen Graf told CVN. Community members interested in nominating or purchasing tickets can visit carpinteriacommunityassociation.org. Tickets are $120 each.
How can you build your own news literacy skills? An excellent article by Honest Reporting (tinyurl.com/news-literacy) details seven news habits we each can develop. That full article is worth a careful read, but here is a brief summary: Set aside your own personal biases. Be open to information that challenges your assumptions. Tune out your emotions. Focus on the news as a critical thinking exercise.
Maintain your focus. Trying to know everything about everything is distracting, draining and futile. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Knowing how to allocate the right proportion of time to a story is a good news literacy skill to develop.
Diversify your news sources. Quality news won’t come to you — you have to actively seek it out.
Distinguish between journalism and other forms of information. One example is this quote about advertisers: “The ad that doesn’t feel like an ad – this is the grail right now…”
Discern between journalism’s approaches of verification vs. assertion. Verification refers to stories where reporters proactively and independently corroborate facts and are transparent about their methods. Assertion refers to stories that rely on other news services or the opinions of pundits rather than verified facts, authentic documents and
Test yourself. Can you explain the information to someone else and answer the questions they are likely to ask? Did your explanation satisfy you?
Critical thinking isn’t about doubting everything; it’s about learning how to find out what is true. Here are links to two more articles that expand on that point: tinyurl.com/what-is-true, tinyurl.com/ detecting-fake.
Now let’s take a step back and look at the big picture. In general, problems arise when we take what we read at face value without considering that it may not be as authoritative or accurate as it appears to be. Just remember this: Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Nextdoor and other social media sites are not news sites, and we must not blindly believe everything posted there. If you want news, go to a real news source. If you want to see photos of your niece’s soccer game or a beautiful Carpinteria sunset, then social media is a great source.
Mike Wondolowski is president of the Carpinteria Valley Association (www.facebook.com/ carpinteriavalleyassociation), a local organization dedicated to maintaining the small beach town nature of our community. In over 35 years of involvement in planning issues, he has witnessed visionary successes, as well as decisions that were later widely regretted. When not stuck indoors, he can often be found enjoying Carpinteria’s treasures including kayaking and snorkeling along the coast, running or hiking on the bluffs or the Franklin Trail, or “vacationing” as a tent camper at the State Beach.
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Carpinteria Valley Association (CVA) — a local group that advocates for the protection of the Carpinteria Valley — has opened up an essay contest, asking high school students who attend school or live in the Carpinteria Valley or Summerland to write about climate change.
The prompt: Science tells us that burning fossil fuels is causing the world’s climate to warm, with dire consequences globally. How do you think this will affect you, and all of us here in the Carpinteria Valley, and what should we do about it?
According to CVA President Mike Wondolowski, first place will receive $1,000, second $750 and third $500. The winning essays will be published in the Coastal View News Essays — which are due by April 1 — should be between 750 and 1,000 words. They can be submitted to carpinteriavalleyassociation@gmail.com. Learn more online at facebook.com/carpinteriavalleyassociation.
TOP LEFT: CHS students don lab coats before heading further into the labs at Agilent Technologies in Carpinteria.
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Carpinteria Middle School will host its annual Color Run fundraiser — pictured in 2024 — on Friday, March 21.
Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) and Parents for Carpinteria Middle School (PFCMS) will once again host the Color Run, a fundraising event where students are doused with colored chalk while running laps, on Friday, March 21.
The event will help support the school funding for field trips and assemblies, as well athletic equipment, classroom supplies and more, according to a press release from the school sent out on Tuesday.
“The Color Run gives students permission to get really silly while doing something seriously important for their middle school experience,” said PFCMS Board President Chrystal Hoffman in the press release. “It’s such a fun way to bring students, staff, parents and community members together for the good of CMS!”
Last year’s inaugural Color Run raised more than $17,000, CVN reported, which was used to fund field trips, assemblies, teacher supplies, STEM and science nights and more.
“To provide the kind of educational enrichment that CMS students deserve, we’re asking the community to help by making a pledge. Every dollar makes a difference!” said Kandie Overgaag, fundraising chair for PFCMS, in the press release.
Individuals may contribute any amount to a specific student’s fundraising effort or toward the event and all students. Those interested in donating or learning more may visit givebutter.com/ CMS-COLOR-RUN-25.
Thirty-five students from Carpinteria High School’s (CHS) advanced placement biology and chemistry programs toured Agilent Technologies facilities in Carpinteria on Feb. 26. They were invited by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce to visit and learn more about biotechnology.
“The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is committed to building a strong workforce pipeline,” Mary Lynn Harms-Romo, the director of communications for the chamber, said in a press release sent out Tuesday.
Students participated in activities that mirrored the Agilent employees’ work, including diagnosing tissue samples in the microscope lab and preparing high-performance liquid chromatography and gel electrophoresis measurements.
Students also heard from a panel of Agilent employees, including a recent CHS graduate.
“They also gained insight into Agilent’s role in life-saving cancer diagnostics research and development,” Harms-Romo said. “By the end of the day, students walked away with a deeper understanding of the exciting opportunities available to them right in their own community.”
Sunday, May 17
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Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who reportedly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property department for safekeeping.
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was recovered and booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property.
6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via Real
This report covers Feb. 24 – March 2, 2025
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.
CVN’s Seal Watch weekly report, written by Seal Watch volunteers, covers activities at the Harbor Seal Rookery. The group can be reached at carpsealwatch@ gmail.com or at (805) 364-3194. The rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Carpinteria State Beach. There is no vehicle access from Dump Road.
Tuesday, May 19
11:44 a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and Run / 6500 block Rincon Road
Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject fled the scene traveling southbound on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.
2:12 p.m. / Narcotics / 4600 block Carpinteria Avenue
Deputies responded to narcotic activity and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.
6 p.m. / Towed Abandoned Vehicle / 2200 block Lillie Avenue
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.
Wednesday, May 20
Worldwide, seals are featured in cultural mythologies. Celtic and Norse legends of “selkies” speak of seals shedding their skin to become human. Sometimes the tales are of selkies having a romantic relationship with men, but often it’s a selkie who has temporarily shed her skin on land, appears human, and is kidnapped to become a wife. So long as she cannot find her skin, she cannot return to the sea, and the tales recount scenes such as leaving her human children upon finding her hidden skin. Other tales tell of annual returns to a human family. Male selkies are often very handsome, and seek dissatisfied women, such as those waiting for long-absent fishermen.
3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive
8:28 p.m. / Meth Possession / 1100 block Casitas Pass
A man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.
Over 1,613 visitors were counted. Travelers came from Japan, Iceland, Ireland, Ukraine, Canada, Taiwan, Germany, Australia, France, the United Kingdom, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Alaska, Washington, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Illinois, Michigan, Idaho, Nebraska, South Carolina, Kansas, Rhode Island, Missouri and Nevada.
10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope Violations / Hales Lane and Via Real
A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.
The seals were bothered by a beach walker, who came to the overlook to apologize, and by surfers, who were deterred eventually by signs from above.
Sunday, May 17
8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block Via Real
A caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. A complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.
Please consider honoring the Marine Mammal Protection Act by not walking the sanctuary beach all year. Do not bring dogs, bicycles, or loud voices to view the seals. Harbor seals, when disturbed, may flee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers asked that dogs always remain outside the rope area.
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 since it was his vehicle.
Carpinteria Seal Watch volunteers monitor our local seal rookery. More volunteers are always needed. Contact Seal Watch at carpsealwatch@gmail.com or call (805) 364-3194 if you’d like to help!
3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 block Via Real
A woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. A
5 p.m. / Open Beer Violation / Linden Avenue and 9th Street
session of an open container.
5 a.m. / Welfare Check / 2100 block Ortega Hill Road
27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran out of the house naked and was last seen running towards Summerland. Deputies responded and located a man walking nude on North Jameson near Sheffield. The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the hospital to detox. His mother drove him to the hospital.
Monday, May 18
10:41 a.m. / Tossed Mail / Via Real and Carpinteria Creek Mail was found scattered off a county access road by a Caltrans site. The mail
10:06 p.m. / Suspended License / Via Real and Vallecito Road
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 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 Jacquie, who has made the reader “the happiest man in the world for marrying me this week. Nothing but love, happiness, and beach days ahead.”
A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”
A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
A reader sends a halo to the Moore family at Rincon Designs. “Thank you for the many years of amazing service always with warm smiles! Thank you for amazing surf boards and surf wear, gifts for my family for every occasion. You’re the best and irreplaceable! Aloha and mahalo my friends.”
A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”
A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the HELP of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. “Thank you for your kindness.”
A reader sends a halo to Jill and Donna for making the Rincon Mountain Winery Tasting Room the reader’s new go-to for entertaining.
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 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 Jill Castro and Mike Avery for preparing a great home made meal for the less fortunate in town.
A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
A reader sends a halo to Wade at Cate School. “Thank you for your support with our basketball tournament this weekend!”
A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. “The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”
A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
A reader sends a halo to Anthony from the city of Carpinteria for his excellent guidance when the reader needed to back their trailer into a challenging parking spot.
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”
A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”
A reader sends a halo to the universe “for granting a reprieve from fumigation allowing time to gather alternate non-toxic methods for treating termites.”
A reader sends a halo to Fon Ha and the Brass Bird for helping Carpinteria’s homeless.
A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”
A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”
A reader sends a halo to Tim, who carried the reader down the Franklin Trail after they sprained their ankle. “You are a hero! Thank you so very much!”
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 their friend Cindy for treating the reader to her favorite Mexican restaurant.
A reader sends a halo to Nikki at HEAT Culinary. “I went to my first class this weekend with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a TV show, she should be on the Food Network already.”
A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
A reader sends a halo to Dave, who was in line in front of the reader at Smart & Final and asked if he might pay for their groceries. “How could I refuse such a generous offer? Thank you Dave for your sweet act of kindness.”
A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”
A reader sends a halo to Dr. Clark, Nurse Laura, Nurse Season and the lab at the Urgent Care on Carpinteria Avenue. “They gave me excellent care and treated me with kindness. We are all so lucky to have that great medical support in Carpinteria. Thank you!”
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 for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a halo to Dr. Tamara Berry for knowledgeably — and with proactive preventative advice — keeping the reader’s northern European complexion clear of skin cancer.
A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
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A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
A reader sends a pitchfork to city officials “who thought it was a good idea to abandon the now condemned Beach Store on one of the prettiest spots in our lovely town: the beach end of Linden Avenue. It not only looks shoddy, but it is lit up nightly, wasting electric power. Isn’t two years long enough?”
2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was
he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.
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Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence
tacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal
documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.
2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way
A man was contacted after reporting
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 subject driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel
Elise Winneguth is arts center’s volunteer of the month
Elise Winneguth has been chosen as the February volunteer of the month for the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center.
“She volunteers every Sunday and is one of our favorite hosts to have,” the arts center’s Nikki Ziehl said in a press release sent out on Sunday. “On behalf of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, we are proud to congratulate Elise!”
in architectural exhibition
The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara (AFSB) will host an opening reception for its latest exhibit, Fare Trade, on Friday, March 21, 5–7 p.m. Featured photographers are Patricia Houghton Clarke of Carpinteria and Brett Leigh Dicks of Australia.
The exhibition features photographs of taquerias in Central California by Clarke and lunch bars in western Australia by Dicks. The opening reception will include drinks and appetizers, as well as a local taco truck on site. The exhibit looks at these bars on two different continents, finding similarities in how they bind their communities together.
“These are cherished places where one can find far more than basic nourishment. The sense of community and service, joyful music, bold decorations, and financially accessible meals expands our broader sensibility of not only what it means to feed oneself in America, but what it means to be an American,” Clarke said in a press release from the AFSB.
Clarke and Dicks will give an Artist Talk with Maria Salguero, a senior staff attorney from the Immigrant Legal Defense Center on Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m.; 10% of all art sales will also be donated to the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund.
Clarke told CVN that she is excited about the show. “…The timing of it couldn’t be better in terms of our immigrant neighbors and the importance of supporting each other. We’re so happy we can do some fundraising for the Immigrant Legal Defense Center with this show,” she added.
Dicks told AFSB that he was attracted to the “visual quirkiness and working-class vibe,” of the bars he photographed in western Australia, where he currently resides.
“Lunch Bars are uniquely western Australia, mostly owned and operated by immigrants. In sustaining the working class, they offer hearty servings of tasty, filling food and community spirit in a state that has built itself on blue-collar values,” he said.
The AFSB is located at 229 East Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Learn more at afsb.org.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host a world-traveling themed Spring Break art camp from March 24– 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for children ages six to 11.
The theme of the camp is “Passport Adventure: Around the World in 5 Days.” The camp will have music, snacks and art from around the world, including Mexico, Japan, Greece, Australia and Italy.
The camp is $325 for the week for non-members, and $292.50 for members. Those interested in applying can visit carpinteriaartscenter.org.
The Palm Loft Gallery, at 410 Palm Ave., Loft A-1, will host an opening reception for its latest gallery, entitled “Two Personal Visions” — featuring artwork by Carpinterians Pamela Enticknap and Benjamin Anderson — on Saturday, March 8, from 4–6 p.m.
The gallery will include numerous paintings by Enticknap and Anderson. The Saturday reception will include music by folk singer and songwriters Randall Lamb, Donna Lynn Caskey and Steve Werner at 6 p.m. Enticknap, the former owner and creative director of Rivermead Studio in Princeton, New Jersey, attended the Massachusetts College of Art. She has earned numerous regional and national awards for illustration and graphic design excellence. She is also currently a member of the Santa Barbara Studio Artists Board of Directors. Anderson has been painting with oil since 2002, and he has earned recognition for his portraiture from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. His artwork has been featured in various national and international exhibitions, including in New York, San Francisco, Venice, Italy and Los Angeles.
The exhibit will remain open at the Palm Loft Gallery until April 27. The gallery is open Friday through Sunday, from 1-6 p.m., or by appointment by calling (805) 729-6029.
Thursday, March 6
English Language Conversation Group / Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Zumba Gold Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Lecture series, Gray Panther Advocacy Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536
Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Tweens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Every Thursday. Full. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
SBCC Nutrition Class Veterans Memorial Building meeting room, 941 Walnut
Ave. 3:15–5 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279
Meet & Greet with Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano Delgado’s Mexican Restaurant, 4401 Carpinteria Ave. 5–7 p.m. monicasolorzano@carpinteriaca. gov
Friday, March 7
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279 Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: Dylan Cunningham Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m.
Saturday, March 8
Meeting: Carpinteria Beautiful Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. All welcome
ABOP Disposal Program Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Accepted: antifreeze, batteries, used motor oil, paint, oil filters, cooking fat, oil, grease, mercury thermostats, small household electrics, compact florescent lightbuilds. Limit five gallons liquid max
SATURDAY MARCH 8 • 3 PM
THIS YEAR, PIPPI LONGSTOCKING WILL CELEBRATE HER 80TH BIRTHDAY!
Enjoy the Movie and dress up in your favorite Pippi-themed attire or character for a chance to win our exciting costume contest.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 12 • 6:30 PM
THIS AWARD-WINNING FILM garnered widespread acclaim, receiving multiple nominations from esteemed critics and industry organizations. Notably, it secured three nominations at the 97th Academy Awards.
per visit; limit three electronics per visit
Women’s Day March Meet at the Peace Corner, corner of Linden and Carpinteria avenues. Meet at 9 a.m. Route: down to the beach, and back up to the Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. carpinteriawmc@gmail. com, (805) 448-2213
Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue. 10 a.m. – noon. Free. (805) 886-4382
International Women’s Day Festival Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. carpinteriawmc@ gmail.com, (805) 448-2213
Film: “The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Doors open 2:30 p.m.; film runs 3–5 p.m. Tickets: $7. Compete for best Pippi costume award. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Live Music: Forbidden Fruit Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Sunday, March 9
Live Music: Sofia Guerra Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 7–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, March 10
AgeWell Senior Program: Tai Chi Together Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. 9:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279
Preschool Storytime Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Line Dancing Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Hall meeting room, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Meeting: Carpinteria City Council Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit.ly/CarpinteriaCityMeetings
Clases de Computacion Intermedia Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 6–7 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Tuesday, March 11
AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
AgeWell Senior Program: Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) Veterans Hall Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30 a.m. – noon. Available exclusively in Spanish. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Tuesdays, 9–11 a.m. Free. info@carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. (202) 997-0429
Chair Yoga The Gym Next Door, 4915 Carpinteria Ave., Suite A. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – noon. $15. (805) 684-2595 Bridge Group Veterans Hall meeting room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Men’s Longevity Series Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 5:30-6:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly. $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Wednesday, March 12
Meeting: Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning Jack’s Bistro, 5050 Carpinteria Ave. 7 a.m. Vocational award: 20 year employee of Jack’s Bistro
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball for Beginners Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Meet Up Veterans Memorial Building, 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 11–13 Years Old Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Knitting Group Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382
AgeWell Senior Program: Compassion Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Adult Advanced-Beginner Spanish Classes Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 3–4:30 p.m. $8 per class. carpinteriawomansclub.com
Film: “I’m Still Here” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Doors open 6 p.m.; film starts 6:30 p.m. Tickets: general admission, $15; students/seniors, $12. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Meeting: Carpinteria Woman’s Club Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 7 p.m. Speaker: writer and psychotherapist Kara Petersen.
Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@ centralcoastseniors.org
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Sunday, Feb. 23
1852 hrs / Warrant / 4400 block Via Real
A subject was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant during a traffic enforcement stop for moving violations.
Monday, Feb. 24
1054 hrs / Theft / 5100 block Carpinteria Avenue
A subject was arrested after stealing binoculars and books from the library. One of the books was vandalized by the subject, who resisted arrest while being placed in handcuffs.
1117 hrs / Incident / 1400 block Paloma Drive
On Dec. 22, 2024, the victim contacted the suspect telephonically to rent a residence. Suspect requested victim wire transfer $150 to view the residence. The victim transferred money, however the suspect stopped responding. At a later date, the suspect demanded more money. The victim stopped responding to the suspect and reported the incident.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
1329 hrs / Incident / 4600 block Carpinteria Avenue
On Feb. 25, the victim called to report multiple domestic violence incidents involving her ex-boyfriend. The victim advised the suspect is transient, however, frequents motels in the city of Carpinteria and gave deputies his vehicle description. Deputies canvassed a local motel and observed the suspect’s vehicle parked in the parking lot. Deputies knocked on the door and spoke to his current girlfriend who advised he was not at the location. The case was submitted to the district attorney’s office for filing.
2300 hrs / Warrant / Carpinteria Avenue and Palm Avenue
Deputies contacted a subject at the above location. A records check was conducted and showed that the subject had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
1331 hrs / Loitering / 5300 block Carpinteria Avenue
A 15-year-old high school student was reported as loitering at a local middle school as school was about to get out. Upon contact, he fled from deputies numerous times but was ultimately stopped in front of a nearby business. He
was brought back to his school, issued a citation and released to his mom.
1440 hrs / Theft / 4900 block Foothill Road
The victim called to report her Apple watch had been stolen from her work after she left it in the bathroom. Currently no suspect information.
1535 hrs / Restraining Order / 5400 block Carpinteria Avenue
The reporting party came into the station to report a violation of a restraining order that occurred earlier in the day. According to the reporting party, she was leaving her workplace when she noticed a female exiting the creek behind her. The reporting party has a restraining order against the female and she shouldn’t be at the reporting party’s workplace. The report will be authored and sent to the district attorney’s office for review of possible charges.
Thursday, Feb. 27
0550 hrs / Narcotics / Highway 101 and Casitas Pass Road
Deputies conducted a traffic stop to assist the narcotics detectives. Deputies transported the suspects to jail and towed the vehicle.
1331 hrs / Incident / 4400 block Via Real
Deputies responded to a local convenience store for the report of a male subject who was urinating on the side of the building. Upon arrival, it was ascertained the suspect was intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to jail.
2027 hrs / Incident / Venoco Pier and Dump Road
A male subject was stranded on the beach west of the Venoco Pier during high tide. The man called a family member for assistance who called the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Dispatch. Deputies arrived with Carpinteria Fire/AMR who
Meet Balto, a two-year-old Siberian husky mix who is equal parts adventure buddy and cuddle champion. This 84-pound handsome husky has been with Santa Barbara County Services (SBCAS) since June 2024.
SBCAS staff shared: “He’s sweet enough to melt all hearts. Energetic enough to keep up with your wildest hikes. Smart enough to learn all the tricks. He is very popular on day outings. Did we mention, handsome?”
Interested in adopting or fostering Balto? He’s at SBCAS’ Goleta shelter at 5473 Overpass Road. The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, email deannturner@yahoo.com.
Tell us about your pet and send us a picture, too. Favorite snacks, special tricks, nicknames, let all of Carpinteria know about your furry, feathered or scaly family member. Email news @coastalview.com
Thursday, March 14
1700 hrs / Incident / 1600 block Cravens Lane
Deputies responded to a report of a burglary at a local farm. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with two subjects who work for the company. They informed deputies that they had a management service agreement with the landlord to allow them to cultivate the facilities. The two subjects had arrived at the location to attempt to take the location back due to the business violating their agreement. Deputies determined it was a civil dispute and not a criminal matter.
Library preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m., Carpinteria library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-4314
Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., lions Park Community Building, 6197 Casitas Pass road, non-members rSVP to 566-1906
Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.
1836 hrs / Incident / 5400 block Carpinteria Avenue
located and safely removed him from the beach. While speaking with the rescued man, it was determined that he was under the influence of alcohol with limited housing options. Deputies transported the man to the Goleta Valley Sobering Center, who quickly accepted him and were able to provide assistance.
Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair, 3-6:30 p.m., linden Ave. downtown, Craft fair: 684-2770
Free Stress Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, 6-7 p.m. drop in, 4690 Carpinteria Ave. Ste. A, 684-5012
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.
Friday, Feb. 28
Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
1123 hrs / Death / 4600 block Carpinteria Avenue
Friday, March 15
CVCC Lunch & Learn, noon-1 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 684-5479 x10. The Peace Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave.
Music in our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 684-4701
Back Track, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
A woman in her 60s was found deceased in her home by a maintenance worker. The decedent lived alone and the next of kin is unknown. No indications of foul play were found upon the decedent’s remains or at the scene.
Saturday, March 16
1500 hrs / Incident / 3300 block Foothill Road
An 84-year-old woman entered a local coffee store intending on buying a cookie and blueberry muffin. Due to the employee becoming frustrated with the customer, she took the bag and began to back away, when the employee threw a pastry at her. Deputies responded to the area and located the victim in front of the grocery store and she declined medical treatment several times and was checked for any bumps, bruises and discoloration. The victim was solely interested in retrieving her blueberry muffin and did not want any criminal prosecution. Deputies were able to retrieve her blueberry muffin from the store.
Carpinteria Salt Marsh docent led tours, 10 a.m., free walks start from the park sign, 684-8077
Saturday, March 1
Magicarp Pokemon League, 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., (619) 972-3467
Energy Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., free
“The Quiet Man,” 8 p.m., Plaza Playhouse theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5
Monday, March 18
1110 hrs / Theft / 4400 block Carpinteria Avenue
The Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
A victim reported his trailer had been stolen between Feb. 26 and 27. The trailer was last seen parked on Carpinteria Avenue. No suspect information at this time. The trailer was entered into SVS.
Women of Inspiration, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Girls inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 foothill road, $70, 684-6364
Basic Bridge, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5921
Mah Jongg, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 729-1310
Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.
The reporting party came to the station to report his neighbor entered his home without permission. The reporting party stated that as maintenance workers were fixing a plumbing issue inside his home, the neighbor followed workers inside and took photos. The reporting party was not home at the time of the incident, therefore, this was second-hand information so he could not provide evidence of this crime. The neighbor has a prior conviction for trespassing on the reporting party’s property. The investigation continues into this incident.
Celebrate Recovery (Hurts, Hangups, Addictions) irst Baptist Church, 5026
CVCC’s Cuba Trip Meeting oom, 5141
A Community Toolbox: How to Serve the Depressed Person with Understanding,
Tuesday, March 19
Coffee with Cops, 9-11 a.m., Crushcakes, 4945 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 x437 Carpinteria Writers’ Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Carpinteria library multipurpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-7838
Sandpiper Duplicate Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village Clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5522
Battle of the Books club, 3:30 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608
Beginner Meditation Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Curious Cup back meeting room, 929 linden Ave., 705-4703
Al-Anon Meeting, 7-8 p.m., faith lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place, 331-4817
ESL Class, 7 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill road, free, 684-3353
Wednesday, March 20
Morning Rotary meeting with Cyndi Macias, The Gym Next Door, 7-8 a.m., Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito rd., $10
Meditation, 10:30-noon, Carpinteria Woman’s club, 1059 Vallecito rd., 847-208-6520
Knitting Group, 1-4 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., free, 684-8077
Fighting Back Parent Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Canalino School, 1480 Carpinteria Ave., 963-1433 x125 or x132
Kiwanis Club Meeting, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., 368-5644
Coastal View Book Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria Branch library, 684-4428
8 Ball Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.
Lani Garfield photography show, island Brewing Co., 5049 6th St., 745-8272
Michael Fisher Fish art show, Corktree Cellars, 910 linden Ave., 684-1400
Liz Brady art show, Porch, 3823 Santa Claus lane, 684-0300
Arturo Tello art show, friends of the library used Bookstore, 5103 Carpinteria Ave., 566-0033
“SPACE” exhibit, 855 At the Arts Gallery, 855 linden Ave., 684-7789
Carpinteria Plein Air Painters art show, lucky llama, 5100 Carpinteria Ave., 684-8811
Imagination & Inspiration show, Curious Cup, 929 linden
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Last Saturday, Carpinteria’s seniors flocked to Veterans Hall, dressed head to toe in ‘50s attire for the city’s Sock Hop. The colorful affair was organized by Carpinteria’s AgeWell division to help locals reconnect with friends and make new ones, AgeWell’s Jena Jenkins told CVN last week. Attendees were encouraged to get out onto the dance floor in poodle skirts, leather jackets or anything with vintage vibes — and, in a fun twist, an Elvis impersonator kept them dancing all night long.
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BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Carpinteria Valley Little League kicked off its 28th year on Saturday, March 1, with an opening day full of pancakes, picture-perfect poses and Carpinteria pride. Players came prepared with their uniforms clean and pressed, ready to start another season filled with friends and fun.
Locals also honored the late Diego Lake Nieves, a former Little League player who passed away at the age of 18 last year. His grandparents, Sheryl Lake and Jim Tarantino, were given a plaque in his honor, and the two threw out the first pitch in Nieves’ memory, alongside several of his friends.
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The Lions Club of Carpinteria and the Carpinteria Masonic Lodge have collaborated with Vitalant to host a blood drive on Saturday, March 22 at the Masonic Lodge, 5421 Carpinteria Ave., 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Those interested in donating should bring a photo I.D., drink plenty of water and eat well before their appointment. Appointments can be made by calling (805) 5428500 or online at bit.ly/3-22BloodDrive.
LEFT: Lions Club of Carpinteria President Barry Brand, at right, presented a check — with funds raised through the Lions’ Festival of Trees — to Jeff Moorhouse, a pilot with Angel Flight West. RIGHT: Barry Brand presented a donation check to HELP of Carpinteria Executive Director Judy Goodbody.
The Lions Club of Carpinteria recently distributed funds from its annual Festival of Trees to two nonprofit organizations: Angel Flight West and HELP of Carpinteria. Angel Flight West provides air transportation to patients seeking medical treatment for non-emergency care throughout the western portion of the United States. Jeff Moorhouse, a pilot with the program, accepted the check on behalf of the organization. Moorhouse told club members that he logs about 50 hours a year flying at his own expense for Angel Flight West.
“They will also transport kids attending specialty camps and for domestic violence survivors needing to relocate,” said club member Doug Treloar. “Their services are available to veterans and active-duty military personnel as well.”
Judy Goodbody, the executive director of HELP of Carpinteria, told club members that her organization has served Carpinteria for 37 years. HELP owns three vehicles and provides roughly 500 donation-based rides each month for local people who lack other means of transportation. In 2019, the funds provided to HELP from the Festival of Trees were used to purchase a new vehicle.
In honor of International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, Women Making Change will host a march at 9 a.m. at the Peace Corner and a festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road.
The march will begin at the corner of Linden and Carpinteria avenues, proceed to the beach and back to the Woman’s Club for the festival. The festival will feature local nonprofits that support women, female entertainers, women-owned food trucks and women-owned businesses.
“The goal of the festival is to inspire and empower the women and girls of our community,” said Kim Gutierrez with Women Making Change.
Jayme Yahr, the executive director of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, spoke to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning about the museum digitizing its collection at the club’s recent meeting on Feb. 26. Yahr thanked the club for recent grants the museum has received, which enabled it to purchase professional scanners for the digitization project. Yahr also described the progress the museum has made in digitizing its collection of more than 10,000 photos and 300 oral history recordings.
“Fifty hours of oral histories are now available for listening online and the photography collection’s card catalog is downloadable and searchable on the museum’s website,” Yahr told club members. “This digitizing work safeguards and preserves the collection while also providing increased access for visitors across the globe.”
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon recently heard from Kira Cosio, community engagement director with Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Barbara County (CASA), an organization that advocates for foster children or children who have been removed from their homes.
Cosio spoke about how her organization supports foster children and shared some examples of how the trained volunteers can be positive influences to children through advocacy.
“All children who are in the foster care system need and deserve a compassionate adult to advocate for their health and safety,” CASA’s website states. “(CASA) solves that problem through effective training and supervising of community volunteers.”
Those interested in learning more about CASA can visit sbcasa.org.
Five ways your body sabotages your workouts (and how to fix it)
You’re showing up at the gym, eating well enough and sticking to your routine, but sometimes, the results just don’t show up how you want them to (or think they should). Sound familiar? I’ve seen it happen time and time again as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. It’s frustrating when it feels like you’re doing everything right, but progress still stalls.
Here’s the thing, it’s not always about pushing harder. Sometimes, your body is working against you in ways you don’t even realize. Fatigue, tight muscles, sluggish recovery or just feeling off. These aren’t random annoyances — they’re signals that something deeper is going on.
The good news? Once you know what the issue (or issues) are, you can take targeted action to fix them and get back to feeling strong, energized and capable. Let’s break down six ways your body might be holding you back and how to turn things around so every workout moves you forward.
Dehydration slows you down
I’ve written about water before, because it seems so simple, but it isn’t a small thing. It directly affects energy, endurance and even strength. Even mild dehydration can lead to fatigue, dizziness and poor muscle function.
Make hydration a priority. Aim for at least half your body weight (in ounces) of water daily and start early. Chug 12-16 ounces upon waking and keep a water bottle near you all day. If you sweat heavily, add more water to your day. Remember, don’t wait until you’re thirsty, by then, you’re already behind.
Overuse and pain creep in
You know the saying “no pain, no gain”? That is not exactly true. While some muscle soreness is normal, constantly pushing through minor aches or discomfort can set you up for bigger problems down the road. Overuse injuries do not happen overnight. They build up gradually when the same muscles,
tendons and joints take on repetitive stress without enough recovery time. The problem is that many people do not notice these warning signals until they have turned into full-blown injuries that take weeks or months to heal.
Listen to your body. If something consistently feels sore beyond normal post-workout fatigue, do not ignore it. Incorporate active recovery days, switch up exercises to target muscles from different angles and give overworked areas a break. If you are a runner, mix in cycling or swimming. If you love lifting, rotate movement patterns by swapping barbell work for dumbbells or bodyweight variations. And do not neglect mobility work, stretching and foam rolling. They help keep your joints and muscles functioning well long-term. Progress happens when you challenge your body, but it also happens when you let it recover. Ignoring small pains today can lead to major setbacks tomorrow.
Bad form steals your strength
Even if you think you are doing an exercise correctly, small form errors can limit results, or worse, cause injuries. A rounded back during deadlifts, knees caving in during squats or shrugging up during presses all reduce efficiency and put stress on the wrong areas. Over time, these bad habits not only hold back progress but also increase the risk of pain and injury.
One of the best ways to improve your form is to focus on just one technique cue at a time. If your squats feel off, concentrate on pushing your knees out as you descend (no, not moving your feet wider). If you round your back during a deadlift, work on keeping your chest up and “open.” Filming your lifts or working with a coach can help catch mistakes that are hard to feel on your own. If you struggle with a movement, slow it down, reduce the weight and practice it with control. Good form is not just about preventing injuries. It makes every rep more effective, so you get stronger without wasted effort.
You’re not eating enough — especially if you’re trying to lose fat!
Whether intentional or not, under-eating can wreck your workouts. If you constantly feel weak, lightheaded or struggle to push through a session, there is a good chance your body is running on empty.
Many people, especially those trying to lose weight, assume that eating less is always better. The problem is that when you consistently take in too little fuel, your body starts making adjustments
Learning to train smarter, not just harder, will help you stay strong, energized and injury-free in the long run.
to conserve energy. It slows down your metabolism, holds onto fat and limits muscle growth and recovery.
This does not just affect performance in the gym. If you are under-eating, you may also notice disrupted sleep, mood swings, increased cravings and feeling exhausted even when you are not working out. If you’re training hard but under-eating, your body will prioritize survival (holding onto fat, slowing metabolism) over muscle-building or performance.
Protein helps with muscle repair and recovery. Fiber keeps digestion running smoothly and helps regulate energy levels. Healthy fats support hormone function and keep you feeling full longer. Carbs are also important, especially around workouts, because they provide quick energy when your body needs it most. The goal is not just to eat less, but to eat right for your activity level. Proper nutrition fuels performance, speeds up recovery and keeps you progressing toward your goals.
Ever feel totally drained before your workout even starts? If you always push at max intensity, your central nervous system (CNS) could be overloaded. Unlike muscle fatigue, which you can usually recover from in a day or two, CNS fatigue builds up over time. When your nervous system is constantly in overdrive, your body struggles to recover fully, leading to chronic fatigue, stalled strength gains and a higher risk of injury.
This often happens to people who believe that every workout should leave them exhausted or that they need to do it daily. Symptoms of CNS fatigue can include extreme soreness that lingers longer than usual, a sudden drop in performance, disrupted sleep, lack of motivation to go to the gym or perform or even feeling mentally foggy.
Some days should challenge you, but others should allow your body to recover while still keeping you moving. Light strength sessions, mobility work and lower-intensity cardio can all be part of a well-rounded routine. As I just mentioned in #2, not every workout should leave you wrecked. Learning to train smarter, not just harder, will help you stay strong, energized and injury-free in the long run.
Your body is not trying to sabotage you, but it will always take the path of least resistance. The good news is you do not need to change everything at once. Start by identifying one or two areas that might be holding you back and make small adjustments.
supports their wellness goals. With a focus on data-driven, personalized nutrition strategies, Leah empowers her clients to make informed choices that enhance their health and well-being. She previously owned CrossFit Carpinteria/Foxwing Fitness until 2018. For inquiries or suggestions for future wellness articles, contact Leah at leah@foxwingfitness.com.
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And if this all feels like too much to figure out on your own? That’s where working with a trainer (like me!) comes in. I can help you pinpoint what’s getting in your way and build a plan that fits your life. Either way, stay with it — because when your body starts working with you instead of against you, that’s when real progress happens. Keep going, and watch how everything starts clicking into place.
Leah Harding is a nutrition coach and
SPRING TIME BEACH PHOTO CLASS Saturday, March 15th, 8am -10am Glenn Dubock will share his extensive experience helping you to take the best photos with your phone or camera. Call Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center to register. 805-684-7789 $99
Carpinteria Library recommends...
“This is Happiness” by
“This is Happiness” by Niall Williams is set in the lush, green landscape of rural Ireland, the story unfolds with a quiet, almost reverential tone, filled with a deep sense of nostalgia and beauty. At the center of the story is the young, thoughtful narrator, Noel, who is drawn into the lives of the inhabitants of a small Irish village. As he comes of age and learns about love, loss and the passage of time,
the novel’s central theme of happiness emerges — not as a grand, dramatic force, but as something fleeting, ephemeral and deeply human.
Williams’s writing is nothing short of poetic. You can practically feel the soft Irish air, hear the rustle of the leaves, and taste the salt of the sea in his sentences. There’s a depth to his prose that makes you pause and reflect on the delicate moments of beauty that often pass unnoticed in our daily lives.
The characters in “This is Happiness” are as rich and layered as the scenery around them. Contradictions, joy and sorrow all paint a vivid picture of the complexities of human nature. Williams skillfully navigates the quiet tensions and unspoken emotions that define their relationships.
Though “This is Happiness” is steeped in the weight of life’s ordinary struggles, it never feels heavy. Instead, there’s a lightness in the storytelling, a gentle humor woven through the narrative that gives it a warm, uplifting tone. The story explores how happiness is often found in the smallest, most unexpected moments — whether it’s a shared smile, a kind gesture, or simply the beauty of being present in the world. Ultimately, “This is Happiness” is a novel that reminds us of the profound impact of the everyday and invites readers to look for joy in the small corners of their own lives. Niall Williams has created a tender, reflective work of art that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
This is the book to read to participate in the Carpinteria Community Library’s book club, which meets on the third
Monday of each month. Join us on March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) at 4 p.m. to discuss this beautiful and uplifting novel. Books are available at the library.
Jody Thomas, Carpinteria Community Library
Friends of the Library recommend...
“Birds in Fall” by Brad Kessler
Sometimes a wonderful book appears in your life without your seeking it. Some of my favorite novels of recent years have been found at random Little Free Libraries in towns we’ve passed through — like Barbara Kingsolver’s “Unsheltered,” Annie Proulx’s “Postcards,” and Andrea Barrett’s “The Air We Breathe.”
But last week was a first: on donation day at the Friends of the Library used bookstore, I shelve science, garden, animal and bird books. At the bottom of my hefty box of donations was a slim volume called “Birds in Fall” by Brad Kessler — an odd title, which could be interpreted as nonfiction about migratory birds. However, on the back, I found rave blurbs, praising it as an “elegant,” and “lyrical,” and “shockingly beautiful” novel.
In what seems contrary to all of that anticipated beauty, the story opens with an airliner carrying 242 passengers crashing headlong into the sea just beyond an island off of Nova Scotia. One witness is the owner of an inn by the shore, who is just closing up after the summer season. What follows is the arrival of relatives
of the passengers on that tragic flight, some of whom we get to know because they stay at the inn. We meet an ornithologist, a musician and other relatives young and old from around the world, who experience their grief in different ways. The migration of birds, the power of classical music and the exquisite meals the keeper lovingly provides create a rich background, a kind of comforting landscape in which the mourners live for this brief gathering.
Never sentimental or maudlin, the characters and scenes fit together like a beautiful puzzle about grief, story and healing, and the amazing resilience of migratory birds the through line of it all.
Gaby Edwards for Friends of the Carpinteria Library
CVN Reads...
“You Dreamed of Empires” by Álvaro Enrigue
CVN Sports Editor Ryan P. Cruz is reading “You Dreamed of Empires” by Álvaro Enrigue, a re-imagining of Tenochtitlan’s destiny. In 1519, Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlan with his troops, translators and horses, setting off a day of alternative history and bringing a not-quite-true version of ancient city to life on the page. (Published January 2024; 240 pages)
“Who goes there?” by John W. Campbell
CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey is reading “Who goes there?” by John W. Campbell. This 1930s classic follows an Antarctic research camp that discovers an ancient, frozen, crash-landed alien, and the horrific aftermath of their decision to thaw it. (Published August 1938; 161 pages)
Corktree Cellars closed out February on Friday, Feb. 28 with a Black History Month celebration, inviting the public to a showcase with jazz, gospel, soul, rap, hip-hop and spoken word poetry. This was the restaurant’s first Black History Month celebration, owner Andre Jackson told CVN, inspired by her son, Trey.
“(Trey) pointed out no one in our area was doing anything to celebrate Black History Month. We pride ourselves on Corktree being a safe space of diversity and inclusion, so we knew we needed to do something,” Jackson said. “The
result was absolutely incredible, and we put it together in a fairly short amount of time. The performers showed up and showed out!”
Performers came from across the South Coast, including Carpinteria’s Yutopia Essex; Godspeed from Goleta; Santa Barbara’s Trane Hulbert, Cornelius Florence, Jaret Wilson, Brandon Kinalele and Jack Keough, and the Will Stephens Band; and Eric “E Ray” Raymond from Los Angeles.
Jackson hopes to make this an annual event, with a weekend-long celebration planned for next year, she said.
Carpinteria Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-2pm
From left, at back, Bob Gross, Will Stephens, Philip Thomas, Cornelius Florence, Trane Hulbert, Godspeed and Corktree Cellars owner Andre Jackson; and, from left, at front, Brandon Kinalele, Eric “E Ray” Raymond and Jaret Wilson.
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NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
This may affect your property. Please read.
Notice is hereby given that the Director of the Planning and Development Department intends to take an action to approve, approve with conditions, or deny an application for a Coastal Development Permit for the project described below. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, the earliest this action may occur is on the eleventh day following the date of this notice indicated below.
PUBLIC COMMENT: A public hearing will not be held on this matter. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to submit written testimony in support or opposition to the proposed project 24CDH-00003. All letters should be addressed to Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, Attention: Sam Brodersen. Letters, with two copies, should be received in the office of the Planning and Development Department a minimum of 24 hours prior to the earliest date of action by the Director identified above.
To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Coastal Development Permit is approved , and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Sam Brodersen at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, or by email at brodersensr@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568-2079.
PROPOSAL: IWC LIBERTY TRUST ADDITION
PROJECT ADDRESS:
4581 AVENUE DEL MAR, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013
1st SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT
THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE
DATE OF NOTICE: 2/27/2025 PERMIT NUMBER: 24CDH-00003 APPLICATION FILED: 2/1/2024
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 003-422-010
ZONING: 7-R-1 PROJECT AREA: 0.13
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Applicant: Iwc Liberty Revocable Trust 9/12/17 · Proposed Project: The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit to allow for construction of a 164 square foot second floor addition with a new 55 square foot balcony, along with exterior alterations consisting of new juliet balconies and new doors within existing window openings. No grading is proposed and no trees are proposed to be removed. The parcel will continue to be served by the Carpinteria Valley Water District, the Carpinteria Sanitary District, and the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District. Access will continue to be provided off of Avenue del Mar. The property is a 0.13-acre parcel zoned 7-R-1 and shown as Assessor’s Parcel Number 003-422-010, located at 4581 Avenue del Mar, First Supervisorial District.
APPEALS:
The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 24CDH00003 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 the Director takes action on this Coastal Development Permit. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by apropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so.
Appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/sbco/ Default.aspx, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non-business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.
This Coastal Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission after the appellant has exhausted all local appeals, therefore a fee is not required to file an appeal.
CHALLENGES: If you challenge the project 24CDH-00003 in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in written correspondence to the Planning and Development Department.
For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Sam Brodersen.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https:// ca-santabarbaracounty.civicplus. pro/1499/Planning-Permit-ProcessFlow-Chart
Publish: March 6, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as EVOLVE 2 HEAL at 4941 NIPOMO DR, CARPINTERIA, CA 93O13. Full name of registrant(s): EVOLVE EQUITY PSYCHOLOGY, INC. at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 02/05/2025. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: JONNIE WILLIAMS, CEO. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL)
FBN2025-0000331.
Publish: Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as COPY THAT IMAGING at 1635 LAVENDER COURT, CARPINTERIA, CA 93O13. Full name of registrant(s): DRPRO LLC. at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 02/10/2025. The registrant began transacting business on Feb. 01, 2025. Signed: DRON PITTMAN, CEO. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL)
FBN2025-0000375.
Publish: Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as NUGGET BAR & GRILL CARP at 892 LINDEN AVENUE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93O13. Full name of registrant(s): NUGGET BAR & GRILL CARP, LLC at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 01/30/2025. The registrant began transacting business on Mar 8, 2024. Signed: CYNTHIA CATTANEO, PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2025-0000371.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as BUSCARON BIOMETRICS at 629 FIRESTONE RD #A., GOLETA, CA 93117. Full name of registrant(s): (1) JOSE E BUSCARON (2) TERESA SCOTT at P.O.BOX 334, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102. This business is conducted by Copartners. This statement was filed with the County on 01/29/2025. The registrant began transacting business on 01/29/2025. Signed: JOSE E. BUSCARON, PRINCIPAL. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2025-0000257. Publish: Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as MISSLE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK at 615 N O STREET, LOMPOC, CA 93436. Full name of registrant(s) : JOHN H ROBERTS at 29875 HIDDENWOOD, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 02/24/2025. The registrant began transacting business on 01/01/1982. Signed: JOHN ROBERTS, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2025-0000510.
Publish: Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as CENTRAL COAST CUES at 5139 8TH ST, SUITE A, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s) : PAUL W EDMUNDS at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 02/19/2025. The registrant began transacting business on 02/15/2025. Signed: PAUL WILLIAM EDMUNDS. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2025-0000463. Publish: Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as STUDIO MUGU at 24 OCEAN VIEW AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. Full name of registrant(s): SCOTT THOMAS DOWNEY at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. This statement was filed with the County on 02/21/2025. The registrant began transacting business on Jan. 01, 2025. Signed: SCOTT DOWNEY. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL)
FBN2025-0000491.
Publish: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SUPER BEE RESCUE AND REMOVAL at 25 NORTHRIDGE ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. Full name of registrant(s): NICHOLAS C WIGLE at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. This statement was filed with the County on 02/25/2025. The registrant began transacting business on Sept 25, 2013. Signed: RACHEL WIGLE, CO-OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2025-0000521. Publish: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as OPEN DOOR INTERIOR DESIGN at 217 W HALEY ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name
of registrant(s): ALLISON ALVAREZ at 534 N MILPAS ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 02/26/2025. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: ALLISON ALVAREZ. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2025-0000537.
Publish: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as NOON PEAK BOOKS at 410 PALM AVE, APT A2, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s) : RON ANDERSON at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 02/28/2025. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: RON ANDERSON. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2025-0000564.
Publish: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as CHRISTIANSON FINANCIAL SERVICES at 1644 LAUREL AVE, SOLVANG, CA 93463. Full name of registrant(s): ALBERT BRAU at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 02/28/2025. The registrant began transacting business on Sept 17, 2013. Signed: ALBERT BRAU, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL)
FBN2025-0000565.
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WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR I (WDOI) $5,937-$6,237/MO DOQ OR UTILITY WORKER (UW) $4,754-$5,937/MO DOQ
WDOI:
The District is seeking a qualified individual to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, repair and replacement of water mains, services and meter, water production facilities and related equipment. This position requires the employee to be available for “stand-by” duty to respond to District emergency calls during off hours, in addition to the above duties. While on such “stand-by” duty, the employee must remain within 45 miles or 45 minutes of the District.
Education & Experience: Graduation of high school or GED required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in general maintenance and construction work, a CA Drivers license with a good driving record. Possession of a CA Department of Health Services Water Distribution License D2 and Water Treatment Operator T2 is required.
UW:
The District is seeking a qualified individual to perform work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of District facilities. Position will assist water utility workers and O&M staff in operations and maintenance of District distribution facilities, maintenance of equipment and grounds. This is an entry level position. General understanding of construction, equipment maintenance and mechanical ability preferred. Education: High school graduation or GED required. The District will only fill one of the classifications, based on candidate base.
Open until filled.
Applications may be obtained during business hours, M-F, 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Or online at: www.cvwd.net
Send completed application and resume to:
CVWD
1301 Santa Ynez Ave. Carpinteria, CA 93013
E.O.E.
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF CARMEN HERNANDEZ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 25CV00297
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CARMEN HERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: CARMEN HERNANDEZ
Proposed name: MA DEL CARMEN MENDOZA ABONCE
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 is 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 MARCH 21, 2025 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 01/27/2025 by Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court.
by the adopted ordinance.
Members of the Board of Directors voting to approve Ordinance No. 20 were Directors Graf, Murphy, Modugno, and Damron. No member of the Board voted in opposition. A certified copy of Ordinance No. 20 is posted and available at the District’s Administrative Office, 5300 Sixth Street, Carpinteria, California.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 01/27/2025. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Vega, Jessica, Deputy Clerk.
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BY VINCE BURNS
Almost as soon as we started riding waves to shore on blocks of wood did friends, fans and then professional photographers begin to aim their cameras at the waveriders. And so, just as rich as Rincon’s actual surfing history are the stories and photos of Rincon’s gorgeous history of surf photography
To help us start to tell this story, we got in touch this month with a handful of master Rincon photographers in order to get their takes on photographing the Queen of the Coast and which photographers and photographs — past and present — have most impressed them and influenced their work. Herewithin: the thoughts and opinions of some of the best photographers to ever aim their cameras at Rincon’s waves.
Bill Robbins
Bill Robbins originally came to the 805 to attend the iconic Brooks Institute of Photography, where he eventually taught. He built an impressive career in commercial photography but never closed the door on an early love: surfing. As a young surf photog, Bill was inspired and mentored by the legendary LeRoy Grannis (1917–2011), who first shot Rincon circa 1962. Bill is also a fan of the work of Brent Flaaten and Jimmy Metyko (see below). In terms of young photographers working the Rincon beat, Robbins singled out for us the work of upcoming shooter Hayden Garfield: “He is doing great work, a great young talent!”
Nate Cox
Nate is a young commercial photographer with an impressive list of clients and photo credits. He’s also a Rincon lover and photographer and knowledgeable about Rincon’s photographic history: “Rincon has so much history packed into the last 50 years. Surfers like Kim Mearig, Shaun Thompson and Tom Curren fine-tuning new shapes with Al Merrick, photographers like Ron Stoner, LeRoy Grannis, and Jimmy Metyko capturing the eras. A recent favorite of mine has been Jimmy’s new book, ‘Shaping Surf History.’”
Nate even has some words of encouragement for us point-and-shooters: “There’s what feels like thousands of talented surfers and lensmen down on the Point on each and every swell... But every so often, one wave, turn, or photograph becomes timeless and a part of Rincon’s history forever.” So well said from Nate Cox.
Jimmy Metyko
Despite having his home base in Texas, when Rincon is firing in winter, Jimmy Metyko can often be found at our favorite Point.
Jimmy also knows his Rincon history: “The all-time best photo of Rincon and of Santa Barbara surfing is Steve Bissell’s overview from on Bates Hill on a perfect day at the Point in the early 1970s.” Beyond that, Jimmy says he could name thirty great photographers from the early days, the golden age, the 1970s and 1980s and all the way up until today, but says he wouldn’t want to attempt the list, out of fear of “leaving anyone out.” Fair enough. But Metyko is a big Bissell fan. “He was by far my biggest influence, especially with shooting Rincon. And not just because of that one iconic overview image. Steve had many Rincon images appearing in the mags in the 1970s and early ‘80s. He
is a very gifted shooter and was seeking and finding angles and shots long before anyone else, except maybe Ron Stoner.” Jimmy also mentions Bissell’s work in Panama in the 1970s (recently published in TSJ) as “way ahead of the curve, as were his early skate ads working with Tom Sims.” High praise indeed.
Don Balch
Don Balch’s list of most memorable and influential Rincon photographers starts with John Severson “who first published photos of close-up surfing action in the early 1960s, including the classic shot of Kemp Aaberg doing a stylish arch as he’s turning. He also got wonderful shots of Renny Yater and Bob Cooper displaying such style, they are timeless black-and-white images. Then came Ron Stoner, who had many great photos including Lance Carson’s Surfer mag cover, planted on the nose and sandwiched with a sunset shot for more impact.”
After the Stoner era, Don notes a lull, “until Steve Bissell got an incredible shot of Jeff Boyd doing a fin-out, rail turn on a Yater Spoon that was a black-and-white center spread in Surfer mag. In that mid‘60s era, it was as radical and progressive a move as there was. It’s one of my favorite Rincon images. I asked Steve for permission and used it for my Queen of the Coast Longboard Classic contest T-shirts in 1987. The perfect shot!”
Along with Metyko, Don also credits
Rincon during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, per Nate Cox: “That run of swell lasted about two weeks, and the day I shot this photo was the most uncrowded … it went for nearly two hours without more than a few people paddling out. The Cove pumped all day with only a few takers!”
Bissell’s iconic 1973 hilltop shot as “the first great, moody, eye candy view of the Con I had seen… It inspired me to go up on that private property, climb through the thick brush, and get my own different angle view of a gorgeous, pumping day in December of 1980.”
Some of those images were published worldwide and even used as the inspi-
ration for the logo of Rincon Sportswear during the 1980s. This wasn’t the first time a Rincon image became branding fodder: Jon Severson’s 1959 photo of the soul-arching Kemp Aaberg was a Surfer logo for years.
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Don takes the photographing Rincon story further: “Taking it to a higher level (literally!) was Woody Woolworth in later years, photographing Rincon from an airplane for spectacular views of the Point with beautiful lines wrapping around it. Nowadays, I’ve seen some lovely days captured by Peter Green, Jon Shafer, and Glenn Dubock when the Cove gets that glowing backlighting. I love that.”
Don closed his Rincon memories on point, as usual: “Rincon never stops delivering. Such a magical place.”
Simone Reddingius Simone’s approach to Rincon Point
took a different course: “I didn’t have any idols before me… My brother gave me his old camera and lens and I went to a camera store to have them put the black-andwhite film in for me and set the settings and off to Rincon I went. That was 1976. Over time I learned how to use a camera and upgraded my equipment. Joe Mickey
(RIP) introduced me to Flame at Surfing (Larry “Flame” Moore, the magazine’s photo editor) and he gave me tips and press passes to contests.”
Names of Simon’s favorite Rincon photogs: Joe Mickey, Julien Havac, Al Daniels, Bill Tover, Jimmy Metyko, Scott Starr (RIP) and Glenn Dubock.
Steve Bissell
Last but certainly not least, let’s hear from the great Steve Bissell, the dean of Rincon photogs. Bissell was onsite at Rincon for some of its most important moments: the Swell of 1969, the good times and bright colors of the 1970s, and — per Metyko and Balch — that epic Bates Hill shot, perhaps the GOAT of all Rincon images.
For his part, Steve is upfront in citing Ron Stoner as a key influence on his work: “He had a gift of capturing the beauty and mythology and the colors of surfing.” And it’s the colors that often come up in discussions of Steve Bissell’s work. Steve himself believes that growing up in the tropics in Panama likely had something to do with that: “You really absorb a love of color there. There are gorgeous butterflies and birds in astonishing colors…”
This has been the first installment on Rincon’s history in photographs. We’ve barely scratched the surface. In future columns we hope to add more stories from Rincon’s legendary photographers and examples of their gorgeous work in film and pixels.
If you have vintage Rincon stories and photographs, get in touch with Vince at vinceburns805@gmail.com. Vince and Stephen Bates have written “the” history of Rincon Point, available locally and online at amazon com/dp/1467108707.
Shaking off the early morning rust, a stunning ferruginous hawk fluffed its light morph feathers in frigid 14-degree temps on the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Mid-winter hoar frost clung to everything; barbed wire, dove weeds and beige-colored grasses were all cast over in thick frost, except for the largest buteo hawk in North America.
The morning sun had just breached Mount Pinos to the east, the tallest summit in the Los Padres National Forest at 8,847 feet. The Carrizo Plain was just starting to thaw out, and I could see sunlight glistening within the eye of the majestic ferruginous hawk through my 600mm lens. Even though it was just warming up, perched on an old ranch post, the ferruginous hawk was already hunting as shadows retreated across the frigid plain.
As I crept along Selby Road in my van, my windshield wipers were still cutting through thick frost, but I could tell it was going to be another epic dawn across the grasslands. There was a small band of tule elk, maybe 15 animals all strutting westward right in front of Painted Rock. It’s always such a majestic scene whenever an elk or pronghorn antelope lope in the foreground in front of one of the most significant Native American sites in the entire western United States with the Caliente Mountains as a significant backdrop.
A northern harrier and a white-tailed kite traded tight swooping arcs over the semi-arid grasslands. Their keen vision allowed each species of raptor to locate food in the dense grasses. They swooped and hovered low over the three-foot-tall grassland flora. They had a lot of ground to cover, whereas the stoic ferruginous hawk stayed patient on its splintered post, waiting for something to stir.
I didn’t see it, but nothing was going to escape the superhero-like vision of the ferruginous hawk. Its perseverance paid off, and it nabbed an unsuspecting giant kangaroo rat. The ferruginous landed with its catch on a log and began picking apart the most important species across the entire grassland biome.
First encounter
To be honest, I was a little confused the first time I saw a ferruginous hawk. I’d never seen a raptor like that before. I asked myself, “Am I looking at an eagle?” Its fully feathered legs are another feature it shares with the Golden Eagle, also found on the Carrizo Plain. Even this large hawk’s call is eagle-like, weak and somewhat wavering, but distinct from the other raptors I’ve encountered across the 250,000 acres of grasslands.
Ferruginous hawks possess several strategies for hunting. The first time I watched one, it was using what is known as its “sit and wait” technique to pounce on a rodent or a songbird. It was actually perched on top of a tumbleweed that was upside down and wedged between two green ephedra’s. From my truck I knew I had to be as patient as this steely raptor, so I sat, but not for long.
Horned larks are aplenty across the grasslands at an elevation of 2,200 feet. Mostly they group up and feed on the ground for insects and seedlings. They are a favorite prey item for ferruginous hawks. This small flock of horned larks had no idea what was perched four feet above them. It was almost an effortless hunt. Once the horned larks moved beneath the stealthy ferruginous hawk, it simply dropped on top of one of the songbirds.
I didn’t see it, but nothing was going to escape the superhero-like vision of the ferruginous hawk. Its perseverance paid off, and it nabbed an unsuspecting giant kangaroo rat. The ferruginous landed with its catch on a log and began picking apart the most important species across the entire grassland biome.
The winters of 2022/23 and 2023/24 were a constant state of fluctuating weather. Lots of rain, frost, ominous dark clouds, tule fog and snow. As weather systems moved across the grasslands and hovered over the Caliente Mountains and Temblor Range, shafts of light snuck through, beaming down on the grasslands.
T he best part was chasing glorious rainbows along Soda Lake Road, a terrific vantage point for capturing some incredible landscapes. While photographing one of those epic prisms, a dark bird soared in front of an arc of colors. At the time, not knowing much about ferruginous hawks, I didn’t have a clue as to what I was gazing at.
It’s rare, but not all ferruginous hawks display their typical rusty, lightly colored or light morphed feathers. There are fer-
ruginous hawks that are dark morphed birds, which are far less common. I’ve seen two and both had dark brown or even black feathers on their torsos along with black wing tips. It’s such a huge contrast in comparison to the light morphed ferruginous.
As I stood on Soda Lake Road, I panned with my binoculars the dark morphed ferruginous flying toward the Temblors. Before I knew it, the ferruginous was swallowed up in dark storm clouds, the Carrizo Plain a refuge for the rare and fleeting, weather and wildlife.
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.
MARCH 6, 2025
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING
Carpinteria track and field welcomed four schools from across the South Coast for the 34th Annual Rincon Races, hosted at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium on Saturday, March 1.
The Warriors boys and girls varsity track and field teams hosted their first official home meet of the year, testing their skills against athletes from Fillmore, Foothill Technology, Nordhoff and Orcutt Academy.
After a long day of competition, Carpinteria’s boys varsity took fourth place overall with 37 points total, while
Nordhoff and Orcutt Academy took first and second place with total scores of 56 and 55, respectively.
Carpinteria’s girls varsity team took first place by a large margin, finishing the meet with 71 points total, in front of second place Foothill Technology with 53 points and Orcutt Academy with 52.
Sophomore Max Soto was the only member of Carpinteria’s boys team to pick up an event win, taking first place in the boys 2400-meter-long distance sprint with a time of 8:08. Soto also took third place in the boys 1200-meter race.
The Warriors girls found success, with two athletes coming away as triple-win-
ners on the day.
Junior Vivian Huskins took first place in three separate events, winning the 100-meter sprint by one step with a time of 13.4 seconds, then coming back to take the top spot in the girls 200-meter sprint with a time of 27.7 seconds. Huskins was also a key piece on Carpinteria’s firstplace girls 4x100 relay squad along with sophomores Isla Moore and Kaydance Gardner and senior Averi Alexander.
Alexander also had a great day at the Rincon Races. Along with placing first in the girls relay race, Alexander took first place wins in her specialties, the long jump and triple jump — setting new
season bests in both.
Senior Melanie Avalos dominated the throwing events, taking first place in both the discus and shot put, while junior Kiana Kiah won the girls 1200-meter sprint and sophomore Jackie Guadian took first place in the 2400-meter sprint.
“It was a good start to the season for the Warriors,” said Carpinteria coach Van Latham. “We discovered some new talent and confirmed that we have a few events we need to shore up. We have a week to work on that.”
Carpinteria will compete in the first Citrus Coast League meet of the year this week at Malibu.
Carpinteria Valley Little League paid tribute to Diego Nieves, who passed away in a motorcycle accident last summer.
This week, as the Warriors baseball team won two more games to move to a perfect 4-0 this season, the Carpinteria baseball community paid a tribute to Diego Lake Nieves, a local teenager who passed away following a motorcycle accident last year.
On Friday, Feb. 28, Carpinteria outlasted Santa Clara in a back-and-forth game in which the Warriors ultimately pulled away in the final innings for a 10-5 win.
The next day, March 1, Carpinteria headed to Orcutt Academy for a Saturday morning game against the Spartans.
That same morning, Carpinteria Little League held a ceremony at Dave Crooks Field in El Carro Park to honor fallen teammate Nieves, a four-year catcher for the Warriors baseball team and a “fixture” in the baseball community, according to Carpinteria coach Pat Cooney.
As that tribute was taking place in Carpinteria, the Warriors baseball team helped Orcutt Academy celebrate the life of Mason Rohwedder, a former Spartans baseball player — and a four-year catcher for Orcutt Academy — who also died in a motorcycle accident at the age of 18 in October of 2024.
Coach Cooney called it a “staggering parallel within the sports world,” as both communities paid tribute to teenagers who shared strikingly similar stories.
On the field at Orcutt Academy, it was the Warriors who took the upper hand in a dominant 13-2 win over the Spartans. It was Carpinteria’s fourth straight win to start the 2025 season.
Junior Gabe Martinez was in control on the mound, pitching five innings for Carpinteria and leading the way with ten strikeouts to earn his second win of the year.
Freshman Jonah Hernandez continued to shine in his first season on varsity, racking up three hits in three at-bats including a triple and two singles, scoring two runs himself and driving in another two RBIs.
Junior Charlotte Cooney — a multi-sport star who was recently awarded the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award — knocked in an RBI and had three hits in the win, while junior Micah Smith and senior Aiden Alcaraz added in two hits and two RBIs each.
“We were happy with the team play, the individual performances and the result,” coach Cooney said. “However, sometimes we are made aware that the game means less in the big picture than the experience. It was an emotional day and a celebratory day for both clubs.”
Carpinteria is now 4-0 overall, heading into a week with games against Santa Maria and Coastal Christian.
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Edwin Hernandez swept his singles sets to help the Warriors earn their first win of the year.
Carpinteria boys tennis broke into the win column for the first time this season, taking a 10-8 victory on the road at Malibu after suffering four straight losses.
The Warriors dropped a match against Foothill Tech on Feb. 27 by a final tally of 14-4, though Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant said the team continued to show improvement despite the final outcome.
In doubles play the duo of Servando Campuzano and Ethan Almgren won two of three sets, coming from behind to claim victory in the first and third sets.
On March 4, Carpinteria played its first Citrus Coast League match of the year, hosting the Malibu Sharks for a high-level battle.
Carpinteria junior Edwin Hernandez and sophomore Elio Taha paved the way to victory with strong play in singles. Both Hernandez and Taha swept their sets 3-0, dropping just three total games between them.
In doubles, the new duo of Lucas Martin and Hayden Nordholm swept all three of their sets. “It was their first time playing together and they were fantastic,” coach Bryant said.
Carpinteria took the overall win 10-8, setting the tone for a busy slate of league matches.
“Overall, I was pleased with how the boys knew and responded to the match today,” coach Bryant said. “They knew it was going to be a close battle and they responded by stepping up their play.”
Carpinteria is now 1-4 overall and 1-0 in league play.
Carpinteria boys volleyball had a jam-packed weekend of volleyball, playing 18 sets over two days at the Pioneer Valley High School tournament in Santa Maria, where the Warriors took second place after falling to San Luis Obispo in the championship match.
On the first day of the tournament, the Warriors played three matches, beginning with a 2-0 victory over the Santa Maria Saints in two straight sets (25-20, 25-17).
Carpinteria then played Righetti, with Carpinteria coming back after losing the first set to claim the 2-1 victory.
Thursday, March 6
Carpinteria Swim at Scorpion Relays (Camarillo), 1:15 p.m.
*Carpinteria Softball vs Fillmore, 3:30 p.m.
Carpinteria Track & Field at Malibu, 3:30 p.m.
Carpinteria Boys Volleyball at Channel Islands, 6 p.m.
Friday, March 7
Carpinteria Baseball at Coastal Christian, 3 p.m.
*Denotes Home Game
In the third match of the day, Carpinteria faced a talented Cabrillo team. Cabrillo won the match in two straight sets, giving the Warriors a 2-1 record on day one. After a short rest, the Warriors hit the road early the next morning for another full day of volleyball. The Warriors started out slow, with losses to both Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo to start the second day of the tournament.
In the third game of the day, Carpinteria turned it around with a win over Mission Prep in two straight sets (25-11, 25-22).
In the tournament “playoff,” teams played single sets with the winner advancing to the next round. Carpinteria started out with a win over Mission Prep (25-11) to earn a spot in the quarterfinal against Cabrillo.
Carpinteria claimed the win over Cabrillo (25-18) and earned another big victory
over Righetti in the semifinal (25-20) to advance to the tournament championship against San Luis Obispo.
The Warriors lost in the final (15-25), earning second place in the two-day tournament. “Despite the loss, we are incredibly proud of how far we came, and the experience was well worth it,” said Carpinteria coach Favian Muralles. “This tournament was a huge step forward for us, and we’re excited to carry this momentum into the rest of the season.”
Carpinteria’s Jesus Campuzano led the team with 32 kills, while Alan Maya finished with 111 digs and Alariuziel Rodriguez dished out 74 assists over the two days.
After the weekend, Carpinteria was back in action at Pacifica on March 4. In this match, the Warriors built on the momentum from the tournament and pulled out a five-set victory over the Tritons.
Carpinteria is now 6-4 overall, with the first league match of the season coming up this week against Channel Islands.
Carpinteria’s boys and girls swim teams headed to Hueneme High School for the first meet of the season, where both the boys and girls claimed victory over the Vikings.
Overall, the varsity boys won by a score of 97-42, while the girls took the win 99-29.
The duo of brother and sister Stefano and Guilia Piccoletti put on a show, with both swimmers coming out as double winners in the same events. Stefano, a sophomore, and Guilia, a senior, both won in the 200-meter individual medley and 100-meter breaststroke.
Guilia Piccoletti also teamed up with Izzy Scott, Lucy Moore and Hazel Dugré to win the girls 4x50 relay. Moore took individual wins in the 200-meter freestyle and 100-meter backstroke, while Scott
Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club hosted its basketball playoffs on Saturday, March 1, where teams from four different divisions competed to claim the league championship.
The winners from the kindergarten and first grade division were Matthew Rodriguez, Ellis Mayfield, Easton Densmore, Maela Cervantes, Miles Morrill, Owen Pollock and Leonardo Hoffman.
The champions of the second and third grade were Aileen Vega, Olivia Cervantes, Edgar Carrillo, Mateo Garcia-Perez, Molly Keiser, Rafferty Delany, Santiago Trujillo and Bodhi Clay.
Winners of the fourth and fifth grade division were Graylan Gonzalez, Rylan Otsuki, Santiago Molina, Dylan Pena, Davis Otsuki, Alan Zamora, Daniel Rodriguez, Brayan Soriano, Nelly Soriano and Sheppard Delany.
And from the junior high division, the winning team members were Duncan Otsuki, Isaac Zick, Leo Clay, Walker Scott, Tennyson Grewe, Aiden Martinez, Blake Lashlee, Malachi Lawler, Eugene Nimmons and Render Gonzalez.
Carpinteria will host the All Star Tournament against Lompoc on Saturday, March 8, beginning at 10 a.m.
took wins in both the 50- and 100-meter freestyle — finishing with CIF Division 2 playoff consideration times in both events.
“Izzy is an amazing dual athlete in both track and swimming,” said Carpinteria coach Jon Otsuki. “She looks for ways to shave time off her events and understands every tenth of a second makes a difference.”
On the boys side, junior Jake Ehlers and sophomore Chris Reed won two events each, with Ehlers taking first in the 50-meter freestyle and 100-meter backstroke while Reed took the top spots in the 200- and 500-meter freestyle races.
Four more Warriors swimmers won individual events for the boys and girls teams.
“We are a very young team and we had some fast early season swims,” Otsuki said. “It was fun to see the new kids get out there and race.”
Cate baseball picked up its first win of the season with a 9-3 victory over Ojai Valley School on Feb. 27.
Junior Josh Butler set the tone with two hits and an RBI, while the Rams were aggressive running the bases with nine steals in the win.
Senior pitcher Quinn Pullen earned his first win of the year, giving up only one run and three hits while striking out six batters.
“It’s nice to pick up a win, even though we played below the standard we had set,” said Cate coach David Soto. “This was far from our best game and all the credit goes to Ojai Valley School for the way they played. We learned we have a long way to go in this season, but I’m still incredibly confident that this group will find its groove after we return from spring break.”
Cate baseball is now 1-1 heading into the long break. The Rams will return to action on March 20 against Valley Christian School in Santa Maria.
Cate swimming turned in a successful day in the pool in the first meet of the year on Feb. 28. The Rams picked up wins over Bishop Diego, Dunn and Laguna Blanca in both the boys’ and girls’ competitions.
The highlight of the day for Cate came when sophomore Emi Kanda-Gleeson set a new school record in the girls’ 200-meter individual medley with a time of 2:20.70. Kanda-Gleeson also won the 100-meter breaststroke with a time of 1:15.46 — making her the second-fastest performer in school history in that event.
Cate’s swimmers took the top spot in multiple events, including the girls 200-meter medley and 400-meter freestyle relay. Junior Jen Won, who was part of the girls winning relay team, also took first place in the 100-meter backstroke, earning the second-best time in school history, behind only her own school record time in the same event.
The boys swimmers turned in winning performances in at least 10 events, with sophomore Wil Rivera leading the way with wins in the 200- and 500-meter freestyles, and Joba Samson taking first place in the 50- and 100-meter freestyles.
Cate swimming will look to build on the successful first meet when the teams return from spring break in late March.
Carpinteria Cub Scouts Pack 50 helped local firefighters remove brush from a fuel break last month, helping keep a Santa Barbara neighborhood safe. Santa Barbara Public Information Officer Scott Safechuck said the scouts were prompted by recent wildfires to make a difference in their own community. “SBC Fire Crew cut the brush, and the scouts took on the hard work of hauling it up to the road to be chipped. Their efforts directly support fire prevention and community safety (...) Great job to Troop 50 for stepping up and making a real impact!” Safechuck said on social media.
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