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Carpinteria Women for Agriculture’s annual plant and ﬂower sale: May 10

The Carpinteria Women for Agriculture’s (CWA) annual plant and ﬂower sale returns to the front lawn of Carpinteria Middle School on Saturday, May 10, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The group will have flowers, plants, avocado oil, tea towels, canvas bags and baked goods for sale; proceeds beneﬁt the CWA’s scholarship program. Participating growers including Island View, Westerly Orchids, Abe Nursery, Giovannis Nursery, Westland, Maximum Flowers, Myriad Flowers, Ocean Breeze International, Foothill Nursery, Toro Canyon Nursery, Gallup & Stribling, Yamaoka Flowers and Clayton Nursery.

Carpinteria Middle School is located at 5131 Carpinteria Ave.

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Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara expands, changes name

Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara – run by Carpinterian Carey Bradshaw as its executive director — is now Therapy Dogs of America, the organization announced in April.

The nonproﬁt has opened a new chapter on the East Coast and is expanding to Ventura County. Founded in 1997, it organizes therapy dog visits to schools, community organizations and senior care facilities. In 2024, the program took dogs to over 52 locations in Santa Barbara County.

“Our vision has always been to expand our impact and ensure support reaches those who need it most,” said Bradshaw. “By launching new chapters across the country, we’re not just growing—we’re building a powerful, united network of volunteers, donors, and community partners who share our passion for spreading love, joy, and hope to people of all ages.”

For more information, visit therapydogsamerica.org.

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Lisa Malone, right, makes a bouquet for Clarissa Requejo during the 2024 CWA plant and ﬂower sale.

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Madison Ntem ﬂashes a smile, with therapy dogs Rogue, Sierra and Jagger at her side during the December 2024 Santa Paws event at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center.

Parents praise middle school principal CMS

feels safer since Principal Persoon took over, parents tell CUSD board

BY JUN STARKEY

A group of parents from Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) spoke about improvements at the middle school since Principal Jamie Persoon took over during the open public comment portion of the April 22 Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees meeting.

Many of the parents who spoke were members of the group Parents for Carpinteria Middle School (PFCMS), a parent group that supports the school through fundraising and coordinating with parent volunteers.

Parents cited Persoon’s leadership in maintaining order at CMS. Last year, Persoon and Carpinteria High School Principal Gerardo Cornejo asked the board to implement a new policy to restrict the use of cellphones among students. In August 2024, the board voted to update its policies regarding students’ use of technology.

The policy now prohibits any student in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade from having a personal device on campus. Sixth through eighth grade students may only have their devices on campus when turned off and stored in a place where it is not visible during school hours. High school students are only permitted to use their devices on campus during lunch break, and before and after school.

Chrystal Hoffman, president of PFCMS, said before Persoon joined, there were some concerns from parents regarding safety. Since Persoon took over in April 2024, Hoffman said these concerns have changed.

“We have been fully aboard with Dr. Persoon and Assistant Principal Mr. (James)

Anderson as they have put in the work on the school’s image,” Hoffman told the board Tuesday. “We are here to report early successes in fundraising, providing enrichment activities, parent power and support, and (to endorse) Mrs. Persoon and Mr. Anderson for their consistency in setting high expectations and ensuring all students have the right to learn.”

Another PFCMS member, Aja Forner, told the board that Persoon and Anderson have encouraged parents to participate in new ways, such as inviting parents to volunteer as lunchtime supervisors. Forner said this has created a noticeable shift in the atmosphere at lunchtime, shifting “from chaotic to calm, from unsupervised to supported,” Forner told board members.

“Thanks to Dr. Persoon and Mr. Anderson’s leadership, parents were made to feel not only welcome, but essential to the school environment,” she continued.

“It’s now almost the end of the year, and the students are much more respectful, they know where the trashcans are and how to use them, (and) language has been cleaned up.”

Nikki Yamaoka, the vice president of PFCMS, also updated the board on recent fundraisers for CMS — such as the recent Color Run, which brought in over $40,000 — and what the funds have been used for, such as field trips and school or classroom needs.

“Some specific items we’ve been able to purchase this year include partitions for the girls’ locker rooms, prizes for classroom competitions, (and) reading awards to promote a love of literacy,” she said.

“We are here to report early successes in fundraising, providing enrichment activities, parent power and support, and (to endorse) Dr. (Jamie) Persoon and Mr. (James) Anderson for their consistency in setting high expectations and ensuring all students have the right to learn.”

Chrystal Hoffman, president of Parents for Carpinteria Middle School

Teachers ask board to end bargaining impasse

A handful of Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) teachers spoke to CUSD Board of Trustees during last week’s meeting, begging trustees to end the 23-month bargaining impasse with the Carpinteria Association of United School Employees (CAUSE) and provide suitable raises for teachers and support staff.

Kelly Pierce, a teacher at Carpinteria High School, said during the public comment portion of the board’s April 22

meeting that the stagnant wages, combined with increased costs of living in Carpinteria, are forcing a high turnover rate.

“The district’s ability to attract and retain new teachers who can provide a lasting educational impact is crucial,” Pierce said. “(...) It is imperative that we prioritize investments in our teaching staff, and create an environment that values their expertise, and supportive relationships with both students and

district families.”

Mary Lewandowski, a kindergarten teacher from Aliso Elementary School, asked the board to consider a contingency-based approach to salary increases. In this situation, the raises would be based on the amount of income the board receives, to eliminate disputes over the amount of money the district is able to offer.

She also asked board members to maintain healthcare coverage for teachers

and provide sustainability that would attract and retain teachers.

“I don’t understand how administrators have received two pay raises in the amount of time that teachers and support staff have received none,” she told board members. “(...) I could tell you that if we can’t offer competitive salaries, we will only continue to be a training ground for teachers who move on to better-paying districts.”

––Jun Starkey

Report reviews high school strengths, weaknesses

Carpinteria High School Principal Gerardo Cornejo spoke to board members last week about the results of the school’s Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accreditation Report. The report looks at areas of strength and growth across five categories: organization, curriculum, instruction, assessment and culture.

The report is conducted by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Four California educators come to CHS to oversee study groups with the school’s staff, students and parents.

This year, the instructors visited the school between March 10 and March 12. A full study is conducted every six years, and a mid-cycle visit is made every three years, Cornejo said. He also said the WASC study builds trust and

accountability for CHS, helps facilitate college admissions for students, increases students’ access to financial aid and ensures accountability.

Cornejo said the educators met with about 60 students, adding that students tend to be the most candid of the groups.

“As someone that has served in a WASC visit, that is the highlight,” Cornejo said. “Hearing what they have to say about their school, and they’re very candid and they will tell you everything.”

The WASC study is conducted to validate the school’s WASC self-study, Cornejo said, which is conducted over a two-year period. During the self-study, the school surveys its staff, students and parents, and reviews student data.

The areas of strengths and weaknesses shown in the WASC study are a combina-

tion of observations made by the WASC team, observations made through the district’s own self-study and comments made from members of the study groups.

The study noted numerous strengths in organization, Cornejo said, but also suggested that CHS create a clear instructional model, to ensure administrators are consistent when providing guidance to instructors. The study also commended the school’s science department for its robust curriculum and overall excellent academic counselor-to-student ratio.

The study also suggested, regarding curriculum, that CHS ensure content is current across all study areas, and provide structured time for teachers to collaborate.

Overall, the study found there is a “strong sense of collegiality and school

pride” within the school and greater community, and that leadership at CHS has developed trust with its students, families and community. The study noted that at least 50% of CHS students participate in athletics, and 52% of students complete a CTE pathway.

Over the next three years, before the WASC comes back to CHS for its next visit, the school is expected to work on three areas of growth: organizing and planning professional development focusing specific instruction which aligns with 21st-century strategies; collecting observation data to determine how to best support new and veteran teachers; and adjusting its overall grading practices to promote consistency and fairness.

––Jun Starkey

President of Parents for Carpinteria Middle School Chrystal Hoffman speaks to the Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees about improvements at the middle school.

The convenient conscience of Carpinteria

Once imagined as a sustainable transportation alternative, e-bikes have become something else entirely: hightorque, throttle-twisting, motocross-lite machines — ridden mostly by kids too young to drive, flying through intersections without so much as a glance at a stop sign. No helmet, no rules.

They carve ruts through protected marshland trails, startle wildlife and casually defy the very regulations we claim to care about. The salt marsh — a fragile ecosystem with tiny signs politely stating that bikes and dogs are not allowed — has become an off-road playground. I’ve played chicken more than once with a grinning teenager doing 30 mph through an area supposedly set aside for egrets, heron and native flora.

If we’re going to protect something, shouldn’t we actually protect it?

And yes, I know how I sound. Like the crotchety neighbor in “Family Guy.” But here’s the twist: I learned all this as a kid. Not from cops or politicians, but from parents, teachers, neighbors — community members who acted as second, third, and fourth parents. They helped shape my understanding of what it means to live with others in a civil society.

I’m all for freedom. I want kids to explore, to play, to feel the thrill of movement and discovery. But can we at least agree that where they do it matters? That freedom requires boundaries and spaces designed with intention?

Carp’s Skate Park is a shining example. It’s spectacular — a space made for exactly this kind of energy and creativity. It says: “We see you. We welcome you. And here’s where your joy belongs.”

LETTERS

“Once imagined as a sustainable transportation alternative, e-bikes have become something else entirely: hightorque, throttle-twisting, motocross-lite machines — ridden mostly by kids too young to drive, flying through intersections without so much as a glance at a stop sign. No helmet, no rules.”

Andy Patrick

brains, hormones on steroids, and access to social media platforms that exacerbate hysteria.

I have no doubt Mr. Hotchner was guilty of saying stupid things, and making students “uncomfortable.” But you’re up against one of the most powerful unions in California. Thinking you can win in this situation is the very definition of hubris.

Moving forward: Find Hotchner a job where he can do less damage. Consider reshuffling responsibilities on the board; leadership is suspect.

As for school management: Diana is without doubt, an excellent administrator. But not a good manager.

When she retires, look for someone who exhibits an interest in “hands-on” management. Spending more time on campus, in the classrooms, coaching administrators and teachers, personally. Will Carleton Carpinteria

But the salt marsh — on silent, highspeed, motorized bikes? That’s not it.

Andy Patrick Carpinteria

School board saga is a slow-moving train wreck

Congratulations for the excellent letter in last week’s CVN (Vol. 31, No. 32) supporting Andy Sheaffer. No, he should not resign, and yes, he was speaking up in support of our children who spend three quarters of their time in the care of people we should be able to trust to teach them and treat them with dignity and respect.

But here we are at the end of a slow-moving train wreck (2+ years). The “high-road” strategy of “in defense of students” used by our school board has been crushed three times in court. The cost? $1-3 million in lawyer and court fees. Consider the source of the allegations: junior high students with unformed

For the record...

In CVN Vol. 31, No. 32, “True Ames Surf Fins finds its flow in Carpinteria,” Will’s last name is Howard.

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Dan Bryant

07/13/1949 — 04/23/2025

Dan Bryant was a man defined by loyalty, integrity, and love. His proudest accomplishment was always his family. He spent 37 years in education as a teacher and principal at Carpinteria High School and founder of Rincon High School, changing countless lives. He was faithfully married to Susie, the love of his life, for 53 years. He is survived by Susie, his sons Josh (Jennifer), Noah (Kate), and six — soon to be seven — grandchildren. He never missed a game, a meet, or a moment — always putting family first.

John 16:22: “Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Obituaries

Kathleen “Kate” Christensen

03/25/1942 — 04/22/2025

Kate made Carpinteria her home for over 40 years. She was perhaps most famously recognized by her maroon 1991 Caprice Classic — a car so large and full of character, it became as much a part of her legend and radiant spirit.

Kate had a heart of gold and a deep capacity for love. Her warmth, humor and selflessness touched lives everywhere she went. She made friends effortlessly and was endlessly generous, always putting others before herself. Her gentle soul had a special affinity for animals, and she supported countless animal causes over the years.

For more than three decades, Kate worked in the IT department at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, where she maintained valuable friendships with her coworkers.

James Paul Brown 03/26/1938 — 04/17/2025

James Paul Brown, artist and entrepreneur, passed away on April 17, 2025, with his beloved wife Juliet Rohde-Brown, and in-laws, by his side. He was 87 years old.

James was born March 26, 1938, in Gary, Indiana. He grew up in nearby Crown Point, surrounded by his family of bankers, doctors and lawyers, and was encouraged by his mother, Jean, to make art. James graduated from the Culver Military Academy and Rollins College, but rejected a law career in favor of pursuing dual careers in art and radio.

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Plans to decommission Chevron oil, gas processing facility coming to Planning Commission

The Carpinteria Planning Commission is scheduled to hear project plans to decommission the Chevron oil and gas processing facility at its next monthly meeting on Monday, May 5 at Carpinteria City Hall.

Project plans include removing the defunct oil and gas processing facilities and remediating the site.

Carpinteria City Hall is located at 5775 Carpinteria Ave. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Learn more online at bit.ly/ CarpinteriaCityMeetings.

County invites community to light up green for Mental Health Awareness Month

Jam es began producing and syndicating radio shows in the 1970s. His award-winning programs spanned the gamut from news and sports to ecology, classical music and pop music countdowns. He started Earth News Magazine and produced Hitline USA and the Small Business Report.

In early April, Kate was diagnosed with advanced small cell lung cancer that had quickly spread to her liver, brain, bones, and spine. Despite the rapid and heartbreaking progression of her illness, she met it with courage and an unshakable sense of humor. Even from her hospital bed, she was still cracking jokes and lighting up the room when she was awake.

She held on through immense pain to celebrate her grandson Austin’s 30th birthday and to see her friends and loved ones one last time. On April 22, she slipped into a peaceful coma and she was finally able to let go.

Kate is survived by her daughter ChrisAnn, son-in-law Louis, and her four beloved grandchildren: Austin, Jonathan, Nickolas and Christopher.

Though the pace of her passing was sudden, the love and care she received in her final days was constant. She left this world exactly as she wished — in her home of over 35 years, surrounded by love.

Your love, laughter, and light will live on in all of us who had the blessing of knowing you.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Details to be announced. Palafoutas is handling funeral arrangements.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

James moved from Chicago to the West Coast in the early 1970s. He was a part of the Venice art scene, and his friends and colleagues included his then brother-in-law, William Wegman, and Billy Al Bengston, Laddie John Dill and Chuck Arnoldi. James was an artist for the 1984 USA Olympics swim team, the America’s Cup, the Monaco Grand Prix, the LA Ballet and the musical La Cage Aux Folles.

He painted portraits of notables including David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela and three United States presidents. His collectors include Cheech Marin, Kris Kristofferson, Alex Trebek, Barbara Sinatra and Lee Iacocca, as well as local philanthropists Sara Miller McCune and Anne and Michael Towbes.

This May, the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is encouraging Carpinteria and all county residents to take part in the annual “Light Up Green” campaign in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

From May 1 through May 31, dozens of buildings across the county — including Carpinteria Health Care Center, Lompoc Public Library, and City of Santa Barbara City Hall — will put up green lights, the official color of mental health awareness, to visually express solidarity with those suffering from mental health issues. This year’s national theme, Turn Awareness into Action, calls on individuals and communities to go beyond awareness and take meaningful steps to support mental health.

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Holy spirit, you who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Thank you for your love towards me and my loved ones. Amen

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James met Juliet Rohde in Los Angeles in 1984. They married in 1990 and relocated to Santa Barbara in 1996, where James owned an art gallery in Ojai and maintained studios in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. He showed locally at Sullivan-Goss and Corridan galleries and was the official artist for Archie McClaren’s Central Coast Wine Classic. James’ label artwork for Sunstone and Artiste winery is instantly recognizable, and his work graces the walls of Bouchon and Petit Valentien restaurants, and Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. His paintings are currently on display at Artiste’s Santa Ynez Gallery and Tasting Room, at Corridan Gallery in Santa Barbara, and at Bill Hester Fine Art in Santa Fe.

James is survived by his wife, Dr. Juliet Rohde-Brown; daughter Sarah Dorman of Minturn, Colorado; brothers Peter, Tony (Kathy) and Bill; his former wife, Sally Koppein; nieces and nephews including Coco Rohde, Kellan Rohde and Brandt Rohde; and loving in-laws.

James traveled the world, but called Santa Barbara home. He was a lover of beauty, fine wine, great art, nature, poetry, beach walks and life itself, and his art reflected his joy. For those who knew him, keep beloved James in your heart. Memorial services are pending.

Local residents, businesses, and organizations are also invited to light their homes or offices in green or request a free lawn sign to display. Lawn signs are available while supplies last by emailing Suzanne Grimmesey at suzkirk@sbcbwell.org.

The county will host several events throughout May promoting mental wellness and connecting people with local resources, including a Mental Health Awareness Fair with informational booths, guest speakers, and wellness activities; youth-focused workshops on stress management and emotional health; and a series of free mindfulness and meditation classes at community centers.

HopeNet of Carpinteria, a local grassroots suicide prevention nonprofit, will also table at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For a full list of local events, wellness tips, and participation ideas, visit countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness. Support is available 24/7 through the Behavioral Wellness Crisis Line at (888) 868-1649. Faith Martin

BY LIV KLEIN

On Monday night, the Carpinteria City Council formally recognized two city employees — Environmental Program Manager Erin Maker and Public Works Supervisor Robert Howard — as they step down from their positions after years of service to the city.

The council awarded Erin Maker a 15-year Service Recognition Award for her years of dedicated and hard work

City honors outgoing employees for years of dedicated service Council considers own State of the City

devoted to the city of Carpinteria.

“I have been able to build a really amazing career here. I can’t believe that I was able to propose starting a Sustainability Division and then got to do it,” Maker told the council. “I would not have been able to do my job without all of the volunteers, our amazing maintenance team and the support of all of the administrative staﬀ.”

Maker is moving onto the Santa Barbara County level as the county’s Clean

Q1 report: citations for parking, animal violations issued

Parking, animal and graffiti issues were the most common code violations of Quarter 1, Code Compliance Supervisor David Hernandez told the Carpinteria City Council on Monday.

During Quarter 1 — which covers Jan. 1 to March 31 — the Code Compliance Division logged 136 cases, 13 more than last quarter. This included, among others, 59 parking violations, 19 animal violations and 13 graﬃti violations.

Staff also received 143 community initiative service requests submitted by the public. Among the community service requests, 63 focused on abandoned vehicles and 16 were animal-related calls.

The division also received 22 noise complaints this quarter, all related to live entertainment at Island Brewing Company on Sixth Street, and all from the same two addresses, Hernandez said. Per the staﬀ report: “While these complaints are not formally logged as cases, they highlight an ongoing concern among some Carpinteria residents regarding live entertainment noise.”

According to Hernandez, over 300 parking citations were ﬁled, largely related to abandoned vehicles and timed parking spaces. However, he also highlighted that the new Daylighting Law — a state law that now prohibits parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked sidewalk — did result in a handful of citations. In total, staff issued 304 parking tickets, netting a possible $21,865 in ﬁnes.

In a more positive trend, Hernandez reported that the city’s homeless count continued its steady decline, with 10 homeless contacts during Quarter 1.

However, according to the staﬀ report, although city staﬀ have seen an overall

reduction in calls for service related to the city’s homeless community, “there is still a small group of people experiencing homelessness that are resistant to services and tend to repeatedly return to sensitive habitat areas.”

––Liv Klein

Water Project manager.

The council also presented Howard with an award of recognition for his decades of public service, including six years with the city of Carpinteria.

“He has been a tremendous asset to the city and has dedicated so many hours to keeping Carp safe, to keeping Carp clean and to supporting his staﬀ to uplift our community and make it a really fun place to live, work and play,” Assistant City

Manager Ryan Kintz said on Monday. Howard called leaving “bittersweet.”

“I’ve been married for 45 years, my wife’s been retired for three years, I’ve got a brand-new granddaughter (...) and they’ll probably love it. All my life, I’ve been on call,” Howard said. “I’ve always felt comfortable here. I had a six-year vision. I made that vision, and hopefully I’ve made Carpinteria a nicer place, a better place.”

On Monday night, the Carpinteria City Council, in collaboration with city staﬀ, discussed ideas for bringing a State of the City event — a community gathering that brings together members of the public, businesses and other city oﬃcials — to Carpinteria.

The council and staﬀ discussed various ideas and visions of what bringing a State of the City event to Carpinteria would look like, including potential barriers and solutions regarding cost of attendance,

translation services, location and time.

Councilmember Julia Mayer said she is in favor of a State of the City event because it can help educate the public on city matters.

“Given that one of our goals is to be transparent and have city engagement (...) there are a lot of things going on that the community will want to know,” Mayer said. “I’m envisioning something See CITY continued on page 8

The city of Carpinteria’s Environmental Program Manager Erin Maker, center, is leaving after 15 years.

CITY OF CARPINTERIA PHOTOS

The city’s Public Works Supervisor Robert Howard, seen at center with his family and members of the Carpinteria City Council, is retiring.

Eighth generation Carpinterian is 2025 Saint

Barbara

Julie Romero Hathaway — an eighth-generation Carpinterian and Carpinteria High School graduate — has been chosen to depict Saint Barbara in the 2025 Old Spanish Days Fiesta.

Hathaway was selected by the Native Daughters of the Golden West Reina Del Mar Parlor No. 126, of which she has been a member for three years. Hathaway currently serves as the financial secretary for the parlor. According to the parlor, it has been a tradition since 1926 for the parlor to select one of its members to portray Saint Barbara in the annual fiesta.

Hathaway’s mother, Margaret Jeanne Harp Romero, also depicted Saint Barbara in 1946. For events like Fiesta Pequena, Las Noches de Ronda and the Historical Parade, the person portraying Saint Barbara will wear a white gown, with a scarlet cape and golden crown, and carry the martyr’s palm frond and a golden chalice. At other events, the Saint wears a white, Spanish-style dress.

“Julie Romero Hathaway is a proud California native, and enjoys keeping its tradition and history alive,” the parlor said in a press release. “She hopes to meet relatives during Fiesta 2025.”

— Jun Starkey

VIEWPOINT

CVN It takes a village to support parents raising children

BY LUCIA TORRES

Editor’s Note: Part 1 of 5. This Viewpoint was submitted by HopetNet of Carpinteria, a local grassroots suicide prevention non-profit, for Mental Health May.

Improving the overall wellbeing of children is a community responsibility. It takes a village to raise a child — or, even better, it takes a village to support parents raising their children.

Positive social emotional skills need to be demonstrated and practiced by adults to children at school, at home and in the community. Science has proven that children’s brains and overall health are shaped by their experiences, either positive or negative.

The Protective Factor Framework is a group of five characteristics or strengths individuals, families and communities can practice promoting positive well-being and healthy development, especially in young children. These skills can help families navigate difficult situations.

Par ental resilience : the capacity of parents to bounce back from stressful circumstances or adverse situations such as poverty, loss of resources, lack of access to services, etc. Resilient parents find ways to continue maintaining a loving and supportive environment for their children. They find a sense of hope, can communicate feelings with children and others to find support, and they have a sense of control and competency. Resilient parents provide routines, security and predictability to their children.

Social connections is another characteristic that helps children to thrive and trust because positive relationships are the foundation of learning. Positive relationships among family members, neighbors and other community members are fundamental for creating healthy communities. Creating opportunities to connect with loved ones, joining groups that have similar interests, and volunteering are examples of social connections. Expressing gratitude and appreciation to others are meaningful ways to strengthen relationships. When individuals and families are isolated, their children are more at risk.

When parents have a better understanding of knowledge of parenting and child development, they are able to provide better strategies to support them in all areas. It has a direct impact that increases school performance and reduces behavioral problems in children. When parents know what to expect from their children, they are able to provide developmentally appropriate guidance. Positive parenting skills contribute to

Science has proven that children’s brains and overall health are shaped by their experiences, either positive or negative.

better mental health outcomes, reducing anxiety and depression.

When families are in crisis, the children are more protected when the community can provide concrete support in times of need. Access to mental health, food sources and behavioral services helps minimize stress. Information and access to crisis hotlines, educational, legal, immigration and health resources, support groups and licensed childcare are crucial for supporting the community at large. The ability to communicate clearly, recognize and regulate emotions and establish and maintain relationships are fundamental competencies in child development. Children with strong social emotional skills have better attendance and academic success. Social-emotional competence helps children to manage stress, build resilience and are able to express their emotions in a healthy way. Adults can teach social emotional skills by helping them recognize emotions, learn problem solving and conflict resolution, and show empathy and understanding. It is important to reflect as a community how these characteristics that strengthen children and families are being practiced in our community. How can we help strengthen the protective factor for everyone in Carpinteria?

Advocate for policies that educate, such as Head Start, which supports healthy social-emotional development in many ways. As Head Start teacher and supervisor, I have seen how promoting and practicing these five protective factors support parents in the community to become resilient and provide a sense of security and stability.

I invite you to become a mentor or support a family, parent or child in times of need, this social connection may help increase resilience. By these simple actions, we are impacting multiple protective factors and building a strong and healthy community.

Lucia Torres is the site supervisor for Head Start programs in Carpinteria and vice president of HopeNet of Carpinteria, local grassroot suicide prevention non-profit.

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that’s hybrid — there’s a discussion led by the city with tabling of our partners, which I think really presents our community with a holistic view of how the city is.”

Councilmember Al Clark spoke on event logistics. He suggested hosting such an event on a weeknight, rather than weekday, so that community members with traditional work weeks can still have the opportunity to attend.

Mayor Alarcon also shared her support for the event.

“I really like the idea of the State of the City,” Alarcon said, suggesting it be hosted in the Veterans Hall, rather than the council chambers, to allow more community members to attend. “I think it would be a really good thing for the community and we’re only going to have their attention for a little bit — maybe it’s an hour — so (we should) really think about how we are going to jampack that hour.”

City Manager Michael Ramirez suggested the city start small and see what ideas might work, and where improvements are needed. City staff will bring a formal proposal back to the council for approval.

BILL ZELDIS

The Mather home is Lookin’ Good

Ian and Rania Mather’s home is the winner of Carpinteria Beautiful’s April Lookin’ Good Award. The award is given out to local residents who have transformed their properties, prioritizing those who focus on drought tolerant landscapes.

Eight years ago, the Mathers removed their grass lawn and put in drought resistant plants, prompted by the ongoing California drought at the time.

“Going drought tolerant was a double win. It’s less maintenance, and (it) saves water, especially because at that time, we were in a drought (...) It was (more) beneﬁcial to have drought-tolerant plants than a dead lawn,” Ian said.

They started by removing the crab grass and putting down a weed barrier; Ian also rebuilt the front steps. Now, the yard is ﬁlled with succulents and other native plants, as well as hearty grasses that require little water.

There’s no irrigation or sprinkler system in the front yard, so the family waters once or twice a month in the non-rainy months.

“We just kinda added plants and took the opportunity to build the yard around that,” Ian said. “(...) I’m comfortable where it’s at right now and maintaining it, we’ll do small changes here and there and adding diﬀerent plants as needed.”

Ian grew up in Carpinteria and Summerland, and Rania grew up in Ojai. Today, the pair live in Carpinteria with their three kids: Kaiden, Zain and Kai. Ian works for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, and Rania is an elementary school teacher.

In their free time, they like to go to the beach, ride their bikes, and travel to Hawaii. “Most of our time is taken up by (the) kids’ sports these days,” Ian said.

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Less light pollution means more stars and a healthier world

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THE LAY OF THE LAND

MIKE WONDOLOWSKI

A few years ago, I was in Fairbanks, Alaska in July. That close to the Arctic Circle, summer has super-long days and very short nights. In fact, sunset was just after midnight, and then the sun rose again before 4 a.m. It was fun, but it really messed with my ability to get to sleep, and then to continue sleeping once the sun was up again.

My problem was not just the novelty of a midnight sunset; it was something more basic. Like most life on Earth, humans have a circadian rhythm — a sleep/wake pattern that is governed by the natural night/day cycle. I suddenly found myself in a place with a cycle that was completely out of whack for me. Fortunately, I was able to be more careful with the curtains and successfully block out enough light to make it “night” for longer than four hours.

We all know we need dark for a good night’s sleep — that’s why we turn the lamp oﬀ to go to bed! But what is really happening is the dark reinforces our circadian rhythm which includes the body producing melatonin, not only inducing sleep but also providing a variety of other important health beneﬁts. Humans evolved in a world with night

and day (mostly nowhere near the Arctic Circle), and without televisions, computer screens and other artiﬁcial lights that change the natural dark/light cycle.

Most non-human life on Earth, both animal and plant, also has a circadian rhythm. Each species has its own unique biochemical evolutionary adaptations, but the need for dark nights and light days is common. Human-created artiﬁcial light at night (“ALAN”) radically disrupts this cycle.

Many species are seriously impacted by ALAN including migrating birds, frogs and toads, whose nighttime croaking is part of their breeding ritual, and sea turtle hatchlings scurrying from their beach nest to the safety of the ocean at night to avoid predators.

ALAN also impacts entire ecosystems. One example is nocturnal animals, which sleep during the day and are active at night. Predators use light to hunt, and prey species use darkness as cover. ALAN changes this balance, which can have ripple eﬀects on the entire ecosystem.

Some ALAN is needed for our human communities to function, but much of the artiﬁcial light we create is wasteful, unnecessary and damaging, and therefore is called light pollution.

These impacts are exactly why Carpinteria’s General Plan includes policies to ensure that lighting from new development minimizes light pollution and limits impacts to environmentally sensitive habitat areas.

The impacts of ALAN to people, wildlife and entire ecosystems are serious and suﬃcient to justify action to reduce light pollution. Then add to that the eﬀect on the nighttime sky. Every bit of light that

shines up is not only wasted, but it also blots out our views of the stars. Have you ever been on a camping trip to the mountains when you could not believe how many stars there were? Maybe you saw the Milky Way and recognized that it indeed does look a bit like milk spilled across the sky?

When we control ALAN and reduce light pollution, we can one again expect that when we go outside on a moonless night anywhere in Carpinteria, even near developed areas, we should be able to look up and see the Milky Way spilling across the sky.

But how? Last week was International Dark Sky Week (idsw.darksky.org), an annual global event that celebrates the importance of the night and the fight against light pollution. This year the event was formally recognized locally by Santa Barbara County, and the cities of both Goleta and Carpinteria. A key point repeated through that week’s events was that to reduce light pollution, as when making most positive changes, we start at home.

There is an excellent online tool (tinyurl.com/homeALAN) that helps you evaluate your home’s present outdoor lighting and determine how you can make it more night sky and community friendly. This evaluation is built around ﬁve lighting principles:

1. Does the light serve a clear and necessary purpose?

2. Does the light fall only where it is needed?

3. Is the amount of light appropriate for the intended task?

4. Is the light connected to active controls?

5. Is the light source warm in color?

The website has brief descriptions and simple graphics explaining each of these principles.

After leading by example on your own home, it will be time to urge the city of Carpinteria to get started on its longplanned Night Sky Ordinance to provide standards for reducing light pollution. This action is recommended by the city’s General Plan but has not made it to the top of the to-do list in the many years since the General Plan was approved. However, Santa Barbara County recently made excellent amendments to its Outdoor Lighting Ordinances which provide a great starting point for the city. Now is a great time to make progress on this important action.

To help motivate you to take steps to reduce light pollution, on one of these warm spring evenings step outside, and while your eyes are adjusting, listen for the sounds that rely on the dark night — crickets, frogs, maybe an owl in the distance. Then look up and see how many stars are visible. Each light in our community that we change to point down or turn oﬀ with a timer or sensor will allow you to see a few more stars and will help our local wildlife.

Let’s get started!

Mike Wondolowski is president of the Carpinteria Valley Association (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.

“Sky glow” over Carpinteria in the foreground and Santa Barbara in the distance is the result of thousands of lights shining at least part of their energy upward where it has no beneﬁt, wastes energy and blots out the stars for everyone.

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Thursday, May 1

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

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Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

May Day Party Veterans Hall Meeting room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

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

Meeting: Carpinteria Architectural Review Board Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit.ly/ CarpinteriaCityMeetings

Author Talk, Library Carp Reads: Javier Zamora, author of “Solito” Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 6 p.m.

Friday, May 2

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Freeplay 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

Meeting: Seniors Inc. Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. 1:30 p.m.

Maker Space for Teens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Live Music: The Coveralls Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m.

Live Music: Forbidden Fruit Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6:30–9:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Saturday, May 3

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Live Music: Zydeco Zippers Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m.

Live Music: The Gravy Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6:30–9:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

97th Anniversary Celebration Concert: Sgt. Pepper Beatles Tribute The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tickets: $25. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Sunday, May 4

Summerland Beautification Day Summerland Elementary School, 135 Valencia Road. 10 a.m. – noon. Hosted by Summerland Beautiful, Parents for Summerland

Live Music: Barry McGuire Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m.

Open Mic Nite with Host Brandon Kinalele Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Monday, May 5

AgeWell Senior Program: Tai Chi Together Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. 9:30–10:30 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: Music Mondays Sing Along 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

members of the public welcome.

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

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

Meeting: Carpinteria Indivisible Rancho Granada Clubhouse, 5750 Via Real. Meeting: 5:30–6:30; socializing: 6:30–7 p.m. Speaker: Miayla Sooter 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, May 7

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

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VACATION RENTALS

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Floral Bundle Dye Workshop

Using nature’s flowers and leaves, you will steam print a silk scarf using a bundle dying process. $55 10am to 12 noon, Saturday May 10th Contact Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center

Meeting: Carpinteria Community Homeschool Project Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. campusearth.rsvpify.com, campusearthlearning@gmail.com

Arts and Craft Fair Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. carpinteriaartscenter.org

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

Saturday Excursion: Cate School Spring Fling Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Road. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Rincon Swim School Community Fundraiser, Auction: Swim It Forward Private location. 3:30–5:30 p.m. givebut-

Qigong ~ Tai Chi

Gentle movements that improve balance and reduce stress

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building meeting room, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Matter of Balance Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3–5 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Meeting: Carpinteria Planning Commission 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, May 6

Qigong • Tues. @ 10:15am

Carpinteria Womens Club Garden

Tai Chi & Qigong • Thurs. @ 10am

Carpinteria Womens Club Garden

Tai Chi & Qigong • Fri. @ 9:30am End of Linden, State Beach

FREE class on Tues. May 6th

AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Seal Talk, Topic: A Time To Play Carp Kitchen, 4945A Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. Naturalists, Seal Watch volunteers,

Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789 Babies Are The Best Carpinteria 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: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Girls Inc. Youth Mental Health Discussion Panel Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org

Adult Advanced-Beginner Spanish Classes Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 3–4:30 p.m. $8 per class. Club de Lectura en Español Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30–6:45 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

Live Music: Jayden Sector Trio Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

ONGOING

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

SATURDAY MAY 3 • 7 PM

SGT. PEPPER’S BEATLES TRIBUTE RETURNS to the Alcazar Theatre, a journey that started in 2017! Known as “Carp’s favorite Beatles tribute,” this performance promises to bring the magic of The Beatles to life.

SATURDAY MAY 24 • 7 PM

SHAKEY ZIMMERMAN RECREATES DEAD/DYLAN 87 TOUR Save the date and get your tickets now! This show will sell out!

WEDNESDAY MAY 14 • 6:30 PM

EXPERIENCE THE QUIET POWER OF FIRST LOVE REDISCOVERED, spanning decades, continents, and cultures, Touch follows Kristófer, an aging widower who travels the world to ﬁnd the woman who once changed his life forever.

COMEDY

SATURDAY MAY 31 • 7PM

ALCAZAR THEATRE IS BRINGING AN ALL-NEW LINEUP OF PROFESSIONAL HEADLINERS THIS MONTH . We welcome comedic powerhouses Dana Eagle, Andy Fernandez, and Matt Kirshen. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of laughs.

SPEAKER SERIES

THURSDAY MAY 15 • 6 PM

I AM CARPINTERIA – meet six local residents who are immigrants and part of the fabric of Carpinteria. Discover what brought them here, what they’ve overcome, and what it truly means to call Carpinteria home.

IMPROV CLASSES

JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT AT 7 PM!

DISCOVER THE THRILL OF THINKING ON YOUR FEET, owning the moment, and laughing harder than you have in ages. Join us Tuesdays for improv—no experience needed.

SCHOOL STUDENTS from across Santa Barbara County, including Carpinteria for their joyful school play that showcases their imagination and hard work. Join us for a heartwarming celebration of the arts, supporting our youth!

IT’S TIME FOR FUN! Be creative and put on a great show for all to see.

We’re 97 years strong — and just getting started! The Alcazar’s 2025 Capital Campaign is your chance to shape the future of live performance, music, comedy and ﬁlm in Carpinteria. HONOR THE PAST. FUND THE FUTURE. Be a part of the story: thealcazar.org/donate

COMMUNITY AWARDS

Local non-profits honor volunteers with merit awards

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

On Saturday, April 26, 18 locals were honored with merit awards from 18 Carpinteria organizations, thanking them for their work and commitment to their respective groups, at the 66th annual Carpinteria Community Awards Banquet hosted by the Carpinteria Community Association.

Lynda Fairly is 2024 Carpinterian of the Year

BY JUN STARKEY

Local philanthropist Lynda Fairly was announced the 2024 Carpinterian of the Year (COY) at the Carpinteria Community Association’s (CCA) 66th annual Carpinteria Community Awards Banquet on April 26.

Fairly, who has lived in Carpinteria since 2012, told Coastal View News she was surprised to be chosen. Fairly was introduced by the 2023 Carpinterian of the Year, Rick Olmstead, who said he has known Fairly for more than 30 years, spanning back to his days at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC).

Like previous COY and Jr. COY recipients, Fairly also received recognition from local leaders on behalf of their governing bodies, including Mayor Natalia Alarcon, First District Supervisor Roy Lee, Assemblymember Gregg Hart, Congressmember Salud Carbajal, and Senator Monique Limon. Many of these leaders spoke about their history with Fairly, including Hart, whose mother lived down the street from Fairly when Fairly lived in Santa Barbara.

Fairly was born in Bakersfield, but soon after moved to Los Angeles. During her speech at Saturday’s event, Fairly said she learned to be frugal from her mother, an elementary school teacher who raised Fairly on her own, after Fairly’s father passed away during World War 2.

Fairly would eventually come to work at SBCC, where her first husband, Harold “Rusty” Fairly, also worked. Rusty passed away in 2016.

After retiring from SBCC after 34 years, Fairly met Richard Finkley, who lived in Carpinteria, online. Fairly sold her house in Santa Barbara and moved in with Finkley; the two married five years later.Fairly quickly began to establish herself as a major philanthropist in the small town, and was key in the 2018 expansion of the Carpinteria Arts Center. She donated $1 million and pledged to match every dollar donated to the project until the center reached its goal of $3.1 million, according to the arts center’s website.

Fairly’s donations helped the center expand into its current location at 865

“I will be here for the rest of my life (…) I know that this is a community that makes a difference for people… I feel so blessed just to live here.”

Linden Ave. The arts center was renamed the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center when it reopened in 2019, to acknowledge Fairly’s “generosity and leadership,” according to the arts center.

Fairly told Coastal View News that she decided soon after arriving in Carpinteria she would use her means to support the community. “I made a conscious decision that I was gonna make a difference here,” she said.

Many in Carpinteria have described her as the “Carp Fairly Godmother,”

Lynda Fairly

including 2001 COY recipient Marybeth Carty, who wrote a COY recommendation letter for Fairly. Several recommendation letters described spotting Fairly around town in her hat, sunglasses and gloves, picking up trash while volunteering with Carpinteria Beautiful.

Other letters described her unrelenting generosity, playing integral roles in creating new or updating facilities, such as the Lynda Fairly Courtyard at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. Fairly has also provided major donations to organizations like

The Alcazar Theatre and the Carpinteria Children’s Project. Fairly currently serves on the board of the Carpinteria Education Foundation.

In her free time over the past two years, Fairly has also helped young woman learn to speak and write in English through the Carpinteria Community Library, she said.

While speaking at the banquet on Saturday, Fairly praised several local influential women in Carpinteria, including Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Executive Director Jamie Collins; the Carpinteria Children’s Project’s Executive Director Teresa Alvarez; The Alcazar Theatre’s Executive Director Debbie Nomura; and the arts center’s Executive Director Kristina Calkins.

“I will be here for the rest of my life,” Fairly said during her speech Saturday. “I know that this is a community that makes a difference for people…I feel so blessed just to live here.”

Valeria Zamora Susano is 2024 Junior Carpinterian of the Year

BY JUN STARKEY

Valeria Zamora Susano is the 2024 Jr. Carpinterian of the Year (Jr. COY), as announced on Saturday, April 26, at the 66th annual Carpinteria Community Awards Banquet. She will receive a $10,000 scholarship to attend MacAlester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the fall.

“Receiving this award for my family showed that all their sacrifices and hard work had paid off,” Zamora Susano told Coastal View News . “This scholarship would also provide the financial support we needed to be able to afford my college education, especially going out of state.” She was one of three finalists considered for Jr. COY, including fellow Carpinteria High School senior Evelyn Calkins and Cate School senior Daisy Gemberling. As runners-up, Gemberling and Calkins will both receive $3,000 scholarships.

Zamora Susano is a first generation college student and the youngest of four siblings. One of her older sisters, Maria Zamora Susano, was also elected Jr. Carpinterian of the Year in 2016; Maria attended Saturday’s banquet while on break from her bachelor’s program

at Duke University in North Carolina. During her speech at the banquet, Zamora Susano said Maria has been “an academic inspiration” for her.

Zamora Susano’s family was ecstatic when they heard her name being called Saturday night, she said, with both of her parents breaking out in tears. She also said her motivation for applying for Jr. COY went beyond the monetary benefits, as she was eager to set an example for other students with similar backgrounds.

“For me, this was more than just a title and an amount of money. The purpose of even applying for the scholarship was to be that inspiration for first-generation students, that your background should never be a barrier to not go after what you want to do,” she told Coastal View News

“More personally, I currently have a niece who’s almost at the age of thinking about college, and this scholarship is only one of the many ways (my family) wants to inspire her.”

Zamora Susano was introduced by another Jr. COY sibling duo — Samantha Colson, the 1990 Jr. COY winner, and Krista Colson, a 1992 Jr. COY finalist. The scholarships for the Jr. COY finalists

are funded through donations, and once again, Samantha has donated to the fund to increase the scholarships awarded to the three finalists.

Before she attends college in the fall,

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2024 Carpinterian of the Year Lynda Fairly, right, with Carpinteria Mayor Natalia Alarcon.

Zamora Susano said her summer plans include a class in graphic design and photography at Santa Barbara City College and a weeklong backpacking trip in Joshua Tree with a few of her peers. KALRSSON

Valeria Zamora Susano, pictured at Saturday’s Carpinteria Community Awards Banquet.

Annual banquet celebrates Carpinteria’s leaders

The Carpinteria Community Association (CCA) celebrated dozens of Carpinteria’s best and brightest at the 66th annual Carpinteria Community Banquet Awards on Saturday, April 26, at the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria.

Longtime philanthropist Lynda Fairly received the 2024 Carpinterian of the Year title for her years of dedication to improving life in the city. Carpinteria High School senior Valeria Zamora Susano was named the 2024. Jr. Carpinterian of the Year; with the title, she took home a $10,000 scholarship from the Junior Carpinterian Scholarship Fund, heavily funded by 1990 Jr. COY Samantha Colson.

A new award for this year’s celebration was the Special Community Media Award, presented to longtime local journalist John Palminteri by Coastal View News co-publisher Gary Dobbins. Palminteri was honored for his dedication to news coverage in Santa Barbara County, including Carpinteria.

Banquet organizers also highlighted three local businesses this year. Robitaille’s Fine Candies, which closed in December 2024, received the Outstanding Community Business Award. The CCA also presented Spotlight on Local Business awards to the Mascari family, owners of Serigraph Resort Wear, Carpinteria T-Shirt Company and Carpinteria Beach Company; and the Ballat family, owners of Kim’s Market and Carpinteria’s two City Markets.

From left, business award winners John and Tami Robitaille.

her family.

Former Carpinterians (1998) and Marybeth Damron (2005), Doug

From left, Paige, Kerri and T-Shirt Company and Carpinteria

Caroline Duxburysmith, left,

From left, Business Award winners Sam Ballat, Mary Watfah and Zach Ballat.

Local broadcaster John Palminteri was awarded the Special Community Media Award.

From left, Scott Van der Kar and Jim Campos.

At right, 2023 COY Rick Olmstead congratulates 2024 COY Lynda Fairly.

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

From left, 2024 Educator of the Year Elizabeth Poulin, CMS Principal Jamie Persoon, 2024 Educator of the Year Rene Mireles and Aliso Principal Brett Weiberg.

Carpinterians of the Year, front row: Dr. Robert Berkenmeier (2007), Asa Olsson (2017), Karen Graf (2009), Geri Ann Carty (2022), Lynda Fairly (2024), Donna Lemere (1999), Betty Brown Carty (2001); back row from left: Paul Wright (2016), Gregg Carty (2022), Curtis Lopez (2018), Lori Bowles (2019), Lou Panizzon (2012), Wade Nomura (2011), Michael Treloar (2002), Rick Olmstead (2023), Clyde Freeman (2021), John Franklin (1991), John Welty (2004), Deborah Murphy (1988), David Powdrell (2014) and Beth Cox (2020).

and Ben Mascari, the owners of Serigraph Resort Wear, Carpinteria Carpinteria Beach Company.

left, with Brian Mootz.

The three nominees for Jr. Carpinterian of the Year: from left, Valeria Zamora Susano, Evelyn Calkins, and Daisy Gemberling.

Kirk, Doug and Donna Treloar and Judy Goodbody.

Festival of Books features local Carpinteria authors

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

On Sunday, April 27, local authors filled the Koch Courtyard at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center for the second annual Carpinteria Festival of Books, presented by the Carpinteria Writers Group. Ahead of the festival on April 26, the Carpinteria Community Library hosted author readings.

The author of “Bipolar,” Dale Zurawski.

Leanne Roth shares her books with Vivian Togmazz.

Monica Sherlock, with her book, “A Second Chance.”

Author Doreen Ludka Maulhardt, right, with her daughter Megan Maulhardt; Megan illustrated her mother’s children’s book, “I Love Books!”

Connard Hogan brought his two books: “Barbwire, Brothels and Bombs in the Night,” and “Once Upon a Kentucky Farm.”

Caryn Doti Chavez speaks to a festival attendee, with her daughter Gia Chavez and dog, Leya, at right.

Phoenix Hocking displays her books and her hand-sewn bookbags.

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Ginny Speirs is People’s Choice winner for “The Art of Everyday” exhibit

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has announced Ginny Speirs’ piece “Fuschia and Gold” as the People’s Choice Award winner from “The Art of Everyday” exhibit.

Speirs described her piece to the arts center: “Since I have moved up to the Santa Ynez Valley, on walks I often pass by beautiful roses on fence posts and at the end of a row of grapes. I am inspired by their incredible colors and shapes. For me they invite an interesting composition viewed up close.”

Author to discuss “Solito: A Memoir”

Arts and Craft Faire: May 3

The monthly Arts and Craft Faire at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will return on Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The featured artist this month is Danielle Bordenvave, who paints intricate designs on beach rocks.

Javier Zamora, author of “Solito: A Memoir,” will be in Carpinteria to discuss his book on Thursday, May 1, 6 p.m., at the Veterans Hall.

“Solito: A Memoir” chronicles Zamora’s journey as a young boy from El Salvador to the United States to reunite with his family.

The Veterans Hall is located at 941 Walnut Ave. Copies of the book are available at the Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., while supplies last.

Along with Bordenvave, more than 20 local artists will present their works in a wide variety of mediums such as wood, jewelry, glass, ﬁber arts and more. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Ukulele Jammers in the morning and the Americana Cats in the afternoon.

Artists interested in participating in future may apply at carpinteriaartscenter.org; all entries must be handmade by the selling artist. The arts center is located at 865 Linden Ave. See more online at carpinteriaartscenter.org.

“Fuschia and Gold” by Ginny Speirs

Danielle Bordenvave is the featured artist for May’s Arts and Craft Faire at the arts center.

CLUB SCENE

Keren Fuentes, left, and Leilani Quintero created items to market and sell for Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s family night last Thursday.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria hosts economic literacy family night

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria hosted an economic literacy-themed family night, welcoming families and community members to participate in activities on Thursday, April 24.

“This year’s theme centered on economic literacy, giving girls the opportunity to build real-world skills tied to ﬁnancial independence and self-conﬁdence,” said Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator Aubry Watkins. For the event, students created their own items, logos and marketing materials.

“At Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, literacy is more than reading and writing — it’s the foundation for communication, conﬁdence, and leadership,” Watkins said. “The event reﬂected the organization’s mission to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold, equipping them with the tools they need to thrive and lead.”

Library, Girls Inc. to host youth mental health panel

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will lead a Youth Mental Health Discussion Panel on Wednesday, May 7, 4–5 p.m., at the Carpinteria Community Library.

Librarian Jody Thomas told Coastal View News that the panel — held in honor of Girls Inc. Week — will provide a safe and engaging space for kids to share their experiences and thoughts around mental health. Teens and adults are also welcome, Thomas said.

The library is located at 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Learn more online at carpinterialibrary.org.

Noon Rotary tours Island Brewing Company

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon recently took a tour of Island Brewing Company, at 5049 Sixth St. in Carpinteria, led by Rotary members and brewery owners Cheryl and Paul Wright.

Paul explained to Rotary members how beer is brewed and showed oﬀ the ﬁnished product as it was canned and prepared for sale.

“The brewery… has been brewing award-winning beer since 2001,” said club member Karen Graf. “Paul and Cheryl Wright are both members of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria and are very generous with donating their beer to many local nonproﬁt events.”

Local students compete in county Battle of the Books

Fifteen Carpinteria Unified School District students battled it out at the April 24 Santa Barbara County Battle of the Books, including five from Summerland Elementary, five from Canalino Elementary and four from Carpinteria Middle School.

During the competition, students gathered into small teams and answered questions about a curated list of 28 books, which includes narratives, nonﬁction, poetry and graphic novels. The questions can be based on the book’s plot, setting, characterization and theme. Keira Foster, from Canalino Elementary School, was on the winning team.

“Canalino has consistently sent participants and this year we had (three CUSD) schools participate including the middle school,” said CUSD parent Julia Mayer. “The kids work all year to read the 28 books and it’s really such a wonderful celebration of their hard work.”

— Jun Starkey

Kids from Canalino and Summerland elementary schools and Carpinteria Middle School participated in this year’s Battle of the Books.

Head brewer at Island Brewing Company Ryan Morrill prepares cans of beer while Rotarian Kim Duncan looks on.

A love of reading at Girls Inc.

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria opened its newly-renovated John C. Mithun Foundation Library, housed in a silo on the nonprofit’s campus, to the public last Thursday, April 24. As staff and community members cut the ribbon, Girls Inc. kids explored the colorful room and checked out the new books.

From left, Keren Fuentes, Kimberly Gonzalez, Ariana Lira and Elisa Mora.

Elisa Mora reaches for a book.

Keren Fuentes pulls a Harry Potter book off the shelf.

From left, John C. Mithun Foundation representatives Susan Millington and Mercedes Millington, who funded the new library.

The silo on the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s campus is home to the newly-renovated library.

A ribbon cutting formally opens the library with, from left to right, Mercedes Millington and Susan Millington of the John C. Mithun Foundation, Boardmember Hayley Fedders, Victoria Reyes, Melissa Cornejo, Boardmember Lori Pearce, Evie Appelwick and Jamie Collins.

ON THE ROAD

CVN retraces steps on Kauai

From left, Kathy and Glenn Dubock “floated” with their copy of Coastal View News across the ocean to the island of Kauai. The couple visited the island because Glenn was retracing his steps from 54 years ago, when he landed on the island after his high school graduation, he told Coastal View News. “I was pleasantly surprised to see that for the most part, not much had changed, and that chickens still ruled the rock. It was so much fun showing Kathy all the places that occupied my youth and meeting up with old friends.”

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A hurricane of leaving

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FRAN DAVIS

I’ve been thinking a lot about downsizing lately. A neighbor died not long ago, and I watched her kids clean out her condo. Three sons and their wives lugged out chairs, rugs, lamps, TVs. Everything their mother had left behind was loaded into pickups and trailers. One son in a stretched-thin khaki t-shirt wrestled a bookcase into the trailer. Sad work, I said to him. “It ain’t easy,” he responded.

All day long they hauled away my neighbor’s goods, her careful collections of silverware, coffee table books, clothing, the couch she liked to sit on.

It made me wonder why we spend a lifetime gathering only to have our collections dispersed in a hurricane of leaving. All our things carried out into a light that exposes their dusty ordinariness. Wine glasses and poor paintings of seashores, coats from 20 years ago, vacuum cleaners and old CDs. Baby blankets used for a year and kept for 50.

What ancient instinct sets us on a path of endless acquisition? Some say status building, but I’m thinking maybe we accumulate stuff as a means of protection. Nesting in, we barricade ourselves with property, hoping to fend off what’s outside our walls, the unknown and inevitable. Darkness. Leaving our children

It ain’t easy, the son says, and for a moment I forget what seemed like mindless hauling and consider the real burden. The sadness of deconstructing a mother’s life.

to clean out our dens, the detritus left behind like bones in a cave.

It ain’t easy, the son says, and for a moment I forget what seemed like mindless hauling and consider the real burden. The sadness of deconstructing a mother’s life. How it must feel to find baby shoes and snips of hair preserved in a trunk. How it must have been for those grown children carrying out black trash bags stuffed with pillows and blankets that had kept their mother warm.

I’ve tried to come to terms with what seems like life’s tidal flow. How what comes in must eventually go back out. All our things, a lifetime’s collection, hold meaning for us alone. After we’re gone, our possessions lose that meaning and are ready for return to the world — scattered to acquire new value and meaning to new owners. Recycled in the profound way that human goods have always been.

Fran Davis has been writing for CVN for over 30 years. Now wielding her pen from Goleta, she shares her thoughts on the vagaries of life and the times we live in. An award-winning writer and freelance editor, she has published work in magazines, print and online journals, anthologies and travel books.

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Via believes her stolen by Polo deputies.

Halos& Pitchforks

A reader sends a halo to Ryan Moore for bringing dirt back to Carpinteria.

A reader sends a halo to everyone who supported the Playa Del Sur 4-H this year. “The members are looking forward to another successful year.”

A reader sends a halo to Valerie, the new volunteer at the Friends of the Library Bookstore, for cleaning and reorganizing the self-help section.

A reader sends a halo to all the folks who helped plant poppies around the Ogan roundabout, and to the city workers who have helped maintain the area. “Also a big thank you to Carolyn Edwards for all the weeding she has done over the last few years.”

A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”

A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”

A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.

A reader sends a halo to 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 Melody, who works in the ﬂower department at Albertson’s. “Although she was busy, she was thoughtful and took the time and attention to put together a lovely bouquet for my granddaughter’s theatre performance. All with a genuine smile!”

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 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 Aliso School staﬀ, teachers, volunteers and administration for making their annual Field Day so much fun for everyone, especially the students. “I’ll deﬁnitely go again next year.”

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 Irma and Tim on El Carro Lane. “They are among the most friendly and considerate people I have ever met in my life.”

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 Desiree, the new masseuse at The Gym Next Door. “She could have coasted through it, but she worked really hard to relieve my back pain. I never experienced such a great massage.”

A reader sends a halo to whoever left a sign telling people to pick up their dog-waste bags and stop leaving them on Casitas Pass Road.

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What’s new at the harbor seal rookery?

A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever has been leaving bags of dog waste on the ground along Casitas Pass Road. “Yes, it’s frustrating that the trash cans are gone, but is that really your best way of handling the situation?”

This report covers April 21–27, 2025

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who hit the reader’s pickup in front of the reader’s house and didn’t stop. “Shame on you, and I hope you have karma insurance.”

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.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the bicycle events on Foothill Road. “Purposely hosting huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”

A reader sends a halo to Joseph at the Community Gardens for organizing the shed, and to Ruth for all her endless volunteer hours of weeding.

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.

HIGH PUP & ADULT

A reader sends a pitchfork to the lifeguards braiding hair while swimmers are in the pool. “Not professional!”

A reader sends a halo to Risdon Gas Station/76 for always having clean wiper ﬂuid to allow their customers to clean their windows. “I appreciate that it’s actual wiper cleaner and not dirty water. Thank you for cleaning it and restocking it daily!”

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!”

NATURAL HISTORY NOTES

A reader sends a pitchfork to the employees of the newer businesses on the Carpinteria Bluffs. “Learn to share the bike/walking path with locals… There will be four to ﬁve of you walking together and not a single one will scoot over just a tad to let a local pass through?”

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 Arnold from Giannfranco’s Trattoria. “You truly are all about service — thank you for literally running after the reader with one of her favorite purses she had left behind!”

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 pitchfork to the Linden planters. “All the mushrooms growing there indicate too much water. Nice weed farm.”

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Community Association for the wonderful Community Awards Banquet. “It is amazing to see all the great people who do so much to make this community so amazing. Congratulations Lynda Fairly for Carpinterian of the Year. A well-deserved recognition. Congratulations to all.”

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 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 coyote visited the beach Sunday, but neither the seals congregated near the water nor the coyote trotting near the bluﬀ seemed to react. About 30 years ago, a coyote killed a number of pups. Seal Watch had recently begun and there was much discussion over whether it would be appropriate to interfere. Chevron put a bright light up directed east, which seemed to have no eﬀect. Chevron also allowed Seal Watch to mount 24-hour surveillance. The attacks stopped, and according to Seal Watch records, no additional attacks have been reported.

A reader sends a pitchfork to a restaurant owner for parking his vehicle in the spots right out front of his establishment. “Shouldn’t he leave those parking spots available for his paying customers?”

VISITORS

A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.

A reader sends a pitchfork to a storage facility for “making it more diﬃcult for my elderly mother and not following contracts. They keep changing the price on her as well.”

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 pitchfork to the City of Carpinteria for letting the bluffs turn into an ever-increasing dirt parking lot. “That is not what the bluffs were purchased for. Post No Parking signs immediately!”

Among the 1,239 visitors reported was New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Fernandez, as well as visitors from Australia, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Korea, Germany, the Netherlands, China, Canada, Mexico, France, Finland, Belgium, Honduras, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Nevada, Mississippi, New Jersey, Florida, Wyoming, Virginia, Washington, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Idaho, Massachusetts and Delaware.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the city. “We have been shocked and dismayed by the length of time it has taken the city to approve our paying to remove a tree at our curbside that has dangerously buckled our sidewalk, damaged the street curb and caused our water meter to sink a number of inches.”

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 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 pitchfork to the sheriff’s deputy using his radar gun the other morning in front of city hall. “Why don’t you go by one of the schools and catch all the speeders there in morning, and keep our children safe while walking to school.”

DISTURBANCES

A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the city pool. “No hot water? Second day in a row.”

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!”

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A runner ran through, chasing about 50 seals into the ocean, and a beach walker was turned away but still frightened several. Two people fishing immediately offshore, and a low flying Sheriff’s helicopter, caused the remaining disturbances of the week.

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2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue

A reader sends a pitchfork to the neighbor who plays musical cars with his truck and hogs the same parking spot for weeks on end.

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.

Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible

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he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.

A reader sends a pitchfork to businesses that sell and promote raw milk. “Raw milk harbors pathogens like E.coli, Listeria, and Salmonella, which can be deadly to vulnerable populations — elderly people, children, and those with weakened immune systems. This is a uniquely stupid move in this day and age where the FDA and CDC are being defunded and dismantled. Ask yourself if you even know what pasteurization is, what homogenization is, and ask yourself if you’d play Russian Roulette with your child’s health. It is simply not worth it.”

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Saturday, May 23

Arena

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.

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!

Meet Roman, the master of fetch

Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.

2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way

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Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conﬂicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.

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Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male 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

Meet Roman, a 2.5-year-old, 49-pound Siberian husky which Santa Barbara County Animal Services staﬀ described as “exuberant, attentive, amazing, eager for aﬀection and is ready to play fetch all day with you!”

SBCAS staﬀ shared: “Roman is kind of like the clownish younger brother who might start a burping contest at the dinner table, but also always puts a smile on your face. Roman is really having a tough time adjusting to the shelter. Some dogs are just more sensitive to the environment and decline much more quickly than others. Roman has a small team of people trying to help him, but the best outcome would be for him to land a foster or his own home as soon as possible. If you are into Huskies and their many lovable quirks, Roman could be the dude for you.”

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

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Thursday, March 14

Margie E. Burke

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. 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. Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

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

Saturday, March 16

Carpinteria Salt Marsh docent led tours, 10 a.m., free walks start from the park sign, 684-8077

Magicarp Pokemon League, 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., (619) 972-3467

Energy Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., free “The Quiet Man,” 8 p.m., Plaza Playhouse theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5 The Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Monday, March 18

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. Celebrate Recovery (Hurts, Hangups, Addictions), 6 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill rd., 684-3353

CVCC’s Cuba Trip Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Carpinteria library Multi-Purpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5479 x10

A Community Toolbox: How to Serve the Depressed Person with Understanding, 7-8:30 p.m., Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito road, 684-2509

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.

ONGOING

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 Ave., 220-6608

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Sunday, April 20

0628 hrs / Incident / 4900 block Ninth Street

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Friday, April 25

2005 hrs / Incident / 4100 block Via Real

The reporting party called in to report a glass door being shattered. The glass was tempered, so it remained in place. The suspect(s) were unknown.

2328 hrs / DUI / El Carro Lane and Linden Avenue

A traﬃc stop was initiated due to the vehicle driving above the speed limit on Linden Avenue. The driver admitted to consuming two beers and FSTs were conducted. Based on the investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI and during a consent search of the vehicle and passenger, the passenger was found in possession of two bindles of meth. Both were booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

Race track to land preserve

An intoxicated male was riding his e-bike at a high rate of speed on the sidewalk, eastbound on Via Real. When approaching a local motel, the subject failed to navigate the change in direction on the sidewalk and the change of road conditions (from concrete to broken asphalt), which caused him to lose control of the e-bike, go over the handlebars and fall face ﬁrst to the ground. The subject suﬀered major trauma to his face, an almost severed nose, and was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

2259 hrs / DUI / Seventh Street and Reynolds Avenue

When gas stations ruled the land

Monday, April 21

Future generations of Carpinterians will know the east end of the Carpinteria Bluffs as an open space preserve, but the folks who’ve been around 50-plus years remember the property as thunderbowl Race track. In the mid-20th century, midget cars, jalopies and motorcycles put the pedal to the medal weekly to find out who was fastest. Colson’s Garage, which has long outlived the track, sponsored the jalopy pictured above and its speedy driver Lee Hammock. Frank Colson stands on the running board with an employee.

1953 hrs / Theft / 5400 block Carpinteria Avenue

A traﬃc stop was initiated on a vehicle driving without headlights. During the investigation, it was determined the 20-year-old driver had a 0.065% BAC. The subject was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

CArPiNteriA VAlley MuSeuM of HiStory

Saturday, April 26

As the nation gears up for March Madness (starting March 19), CVN thought it would be appropriate to stoke the fire of excitement with an image of Carpinteria’s version of highly competitive basketball. Sports rivals Carpinteria and Bishop Diego high schools vie for a piece of the ball at this Feb. 7, 1978 game.

Recently reincarnated into Seaside Park, the corner of Maple and Carpinteria avenues once held Groves Seaside Service. Don Groves began leasing the gas and service station in 1944 when Carpinteria Avenue doubled as the Coast Highway. Business boomed at the station with travelers from up and down the coast stopping in to fill up their tanks or service their vehicles. With the 1950s opening of Highway 101, many of Carpinteria Avenue’s travelers relocated to the speedy highway and out of sight of formerly thriving businesses. “Some of these businesses suffered considerably, but because of his efforts at establishing sound customer service practices, (Groves’) station was not adversely affected by this change,” recollected Groves’ son Tom.

this week Santa Barbara County Land trust announced its recent $6 million acquisition of the 21-acre property that served as the center of Carpinteria’s racing scene so long ago. the group is working in partnership with Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs to raise the last $1.5 million necessary to pay closing costs and create an endowment fund. the property will be rehabilitated and likely gifted to the city as a new open space park.

A notice was given on a recently stolen vehicle from Starbucks on Upper State Street. California Highway Patrol (CHP) located the vehicle in the Casitas Plaza Shopping Center after receiving information from the victim’s friend who was tracking the vehicle with an app. The suspect was observed walking away from the area of the vehicle and based on the investigation, it was suspected he was the driver. Deputies arrested the subject.

1709 hrs / Narcotics / 5300 block El Carro Lane

Deputies responded to a narcotics investigation located at El Carro Park. Deputies observed the suspect holding a narcotic pipe. The suspect consented to a urine test, which returned positive for multiple narcotics; the subject was arrested.

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

Tuesday, April 22

1547 hrs / Incident / 5600 block Carpinteria Avenue

He said, she said Bring on the funny!

The reporting party contacted the sheriﬀ’s department wanting to report her ex-neighbor that came by her residence unannounced and asked her on a date. The reporting party thought this was strange behavior since she was only in contact with the neighbor in passing and conversation was never more than “Hi” and “Bye.” The subject was contacted by deputies and advised not to contact her in the future.

Send us your best caption for this photo by Monday, March 25.

Coastal View News is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers.

He said, she said Bring on the funny!

2205 hrs / DUI / 900 block Pear Street

Deputies responded to a DUI driver who stopped her vehicle on Pear Street. The front right bumper, tire, and quarter panel had signiﬁcant damage. The reporting party followed the vehicle from Highway 101 in Summerland. The driver could not conduct FST’s without falling and had a BAC of .175% (PAS), .16%, and .15%. The driver was also in possession of several prescription pills without a prescription. She was arrested.

Send us your best caption for this photo by Monday, June 27.

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To learn more about Carpinteria’s

like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers. Get creative, get goofy, but keep comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate language or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punctuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the following grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of Coastal View News from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.

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Thursday, March 14

Monday, March 18

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave

Tuesday, March 19

Third graders dig into nature with bluffs day

PHOTOS BY INGRID BOSTROM

On April 22, 165 Carpinteria third grade students explored the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve for Katie Roberts Bluffs Day, an annual day of exploration organized by the Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs.

Kids from Aliso Elementary School, Canalino Elementary School, Carpinteria Family School and The Howard School met with Chumash elder Julie Tumamait-Stensile and learned about different animals — including a peregrine falcon, kestrel and Eurasian eagle owl — with Sweethawk Falconry. They also planted native milkweed with Jason Lesh and Patrick Crooks, and played games with Kristin Van Der Kar, of the Wilderness Youth Project.

“Carpinteria kids are so fortunate to have this wild open space within their community. Our goal is to engage them in hands-on experiences that deepen their appreciation for the Bluffs and for all natural places,” Jessica Mayer, board member of Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs, said in a press release sent out last week.

The annual Earth Day gathering is named in honor of longtime Carpinterian Katie Roberts, an open space advocate and a Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs board member, who passed away in 2014.

Board President of the Citizens of the Carpinteria Bluffs Patrick Crooks added: “In memory of Katie Roberts, we annually introduce the wonders of the Bluffs to scores of local children. Many of the students have never stepped foot on the preserve, but many will return with their parents and siblings to share what they learned and to spread the joy of being outside in nature.”

Patrick Crooks, president of Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs, helps kids plant milkweed.

Vicki Gardner, with Ponyo the American kestrel.

Kendall Gardner, with Totoro the Eurasian eagle owl.

Chumash elder Julie Tumamait-Stenslie gathers kids for a welcome circle.

Public Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE. CASE NO. 25PR00194 ESTATE OF MANUEL PERALES CORRALES

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MANUEL PERALES CORRALES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PAUL COCHET in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAUL COCHET be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on JULY 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. 5 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Anacapa Division, at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA, 93121-1107.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of a petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: NEAL E. BARTLETT 4299 CARPINTERIA AVE., STE 101 CARPINTERIA, CA 93013

805-576-7693

FILED 9/30/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.

Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 2025

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF JOSEPH ALBERT MARTINEZ

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 25CV01131 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JOSEPH ALBERT MARTINEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JOSEPH ALBERT MARTINEZ aka JOSEPH ALBERT CASTRO Proposed name : JOSEPH ALBERT CASTRO- MARTINEZ

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as WEBSITE LEVEL UP at 1488 EUCALYPTUS ST, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): MINEIAN LLC at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 05/10/2025. The registrant began transacting business on April 09, 2025. Signed: TREVOR BLACKMAN, 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) FBN2025-0000958. Publish: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as (1) GOLD COAST SENIOR OPTIONS, INC. (2) GOLD COAST SENIOR OPTIONS (3) DEMENTIA CARE ASSOCIATES (4) GCSO at 1221 GLINES AVE, ORCUTT, CA 93455. Full name of registrant(s): GOLD COAST SENIOR OPTIONS, INC. at 1130 EAST CLARK AVE 150-160, ORCUTT, CA 93455. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 03/21/2025. The registrant began transacting business on Jan 01, 2025. Signed: LORI-JOAN GROSS. I n 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) FBN2025-0000764. Publish: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as INSIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC at 1180 EUGENIA PL, 103, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): INSIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL, INC at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 03/13/2025. The registrant began transacting business on Nov 01, 2010. Signed: BENJAMIN BLAKER, OWNER. I n 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) FBN2025-0000701. Publish: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as WEBSITE LEVEL UP at 1488 EUCALYPTUS ST, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): MINEIAN LLC at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 05/10/2025. The registrant began transacting business on April 09, 2025. Signed: TREVOR BLACKMAN, 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)

FBN2025-0000958. Publish: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as LPC ATELIER at 2160 ORTEGA HILL RD, UNIT 2, SUMMERLAND, 93067. Full name of registrant(s): HAYLEY M SLYE at PO BOX 302, SUMMERLAND, CA 93067

This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 03/24/2025. The registrant began transacting business on March 18, 2025. Signed: HAYLEY M SLYE, PRINCIPAL DESIGNER. 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) FBN2025-0000793. Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as THIRD WINDO BREWING at 720 LINDEN AVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): TWB CARP LLC at 406 E HALEY ST STE 3, SANTA BARBARA, CA 92101. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 04/14/2025. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: KRISTOPHER PARKER, MANAGER. 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) FBN2025-0000978.

Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following business as LYTEL & LYTLE, LLP at 225 E CARRILLO STREET, SUITE 203, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): (1) DIANA P LYTEL (2) ROGER B LYTEL at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership. This statement was filed with the County on 04/14/2025. The registrant began transacting business on April 20, 2015. Signed: DIANA P LYTEL, PARTNER. I n 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)

FBN2025-0000979 . Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as SLINGSHOT ART FORUM at 11911 DE LA VINA ST., #B SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): ALPHA RESOURCE CENTER OF SANTA BARBARA at 4501 CATHEDRAL OAKS ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 04/21/2025. The registrant began transacting business on Sept 26, 2014. Signed: CORDELIA SHERMAN, 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) FBN2025-0001031. Publish: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE

CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805) 684-5405

WWW.CARPINTERIACA.GOV

PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 792

(AS PRESCRIBED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36933(C)(1))

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA AMENDING CARPINTERIA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.04 (CITY COUNCIL)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT this Ordinance was duly introduced for first reading at the regular City Council meeting held on April 28, 2025. A second reading and adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for May 12, 2025, at 5:30 pm, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA.

Summary of Ordinance: If adopted, this Ordinance would amend Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 2.04 (City Council) to remove references to Robert’s Rules of Order as the applicable Code of Conduct and replace with reference to Rosenberg’s Rules of Order for the conduct of City Council meetings. In addition, the time limit of five minutes for public comment was removed and replaced with three minutes and clarified that self-identification is not a prerequisite for making a public comment.

A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 792 is posted in the Office of the City Clerk, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA and is available for review upon request. The full text can also be viewed on the City’s website under “Public Hearing & Legal Notices” at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/ public-hearings-legal-notices/.

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk

Publish: May 1, 2025

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MAKAYLA WOOD ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 25CV02429

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MAKAYLA WOOD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: LEVI PHOENIX KISTNER

Proposed name: LEVI PHOENIX WOOD

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indic=ated 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 JUNE 27, 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 04/28/2025 by Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 04/28/2025. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to satisfy Extra Space’s lien, by selling personal property belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6250 Via Real Carpinteria, CA 93013 on May 20, 2025, at 10:00AM

Karen Earp

Jennifer Markham

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Publish: May 1, 2025

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MONICA CONTRERAS AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 25CV00657

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MONICA CONTRERAS filed

a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: MAKAYLA NALANI MARTINEZ CONTRERAS

Proposed name: MAKAYLA NALANI CONTRERAS

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

NOTICE OF HEARING MAY 28, 2025 at 10:00 am, Dept: 3, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of

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SUMMONS (Parentage - Custody and Support) CASE NUMBER 24FL02470

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: ALEXANDER ADAN LAZARO

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.

PETITIONER’S NAME IS: VERONICA SANCHEZ

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, antacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from

1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children;

3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1100 ANACAPA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 ANACAPA

The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are: VERONICA SANCHEZ 817 1/2 SALISIPUEDES ST SANAT BARBARA, CA 93103 805-637-1573

Date: 12/17/2024

Filed

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THROWBACK

The Blood Family

BY CHRIS HECOX

Editor’s note: This installment from Chris Hecox’s column “Snapshots of Carpinteria” was originally published in CVN on Dec. 18, 2003.

One of the early Anglo-American agriculturists in Carpinteria was James Augustus Blood, Sr. Arriving here in 1867, he purchased 170 acres of land from the Cota family. This property was located towards the polo grounds on both sides of Foothill Road and included the area where La Mirada Estates is now.

Blood and his wife, Cornelia, first lived in an adobe house already on the site, then built a frame home. When the latter was destroyed by fire, they constructed a large, two-story house. Although that home also burned in the fire of 1914, remnants of stairs and some original palm trees that survived the fire remain on the property today.

Some of Blood’s history appears in Georgia Stockton’s book, “La Carpinteria.” Adelle Newton Chamlee, Blood’s great-great-great-niece and a Toro Canyon resident, provided more information about this early Carpinterian.

Although he did not have children, he is referred to as James A. Blood, Sr., both by the family and in a biographical record from the Historical Society of Southern California. Blood’s nephew, son of his brother, Daniel Needham Blood, was called James A. Blood, Jr. Mrs. Chamlee is a direct descendant of Daniel and James, Jr.

A man of many talents

James A. Blood, Sr. was born in 1818 in Boston to Joseph Blood, a mechanic, and Rachel Needham Blood. Two years later, the family moved to Rochester, NY, where James lived until 1838 when he went west to Peoria, Ill.

There, he not only farmed, but began to manufacture plows. He invented the ﬁrst mold-board or scouring plow, called the Blood and Moshier plow. At a later time, he worked with the John Deere Company in the manufacture of farm machinery.

Blood married Cornelia Licetna Woods in Avon, Illinois, but he left her at home when he came to California in 1850 to try his luck at placer mining. That fall he returned to Farmington, Ill., to run a hardware business.

The next year, he crossed the plains again, this time with his wife and her brother, Harlow D. Woods. The family settled in Marysville, where Blood engaged in both mining and trading with mining camps.

On another business endeavor in 1858, Blood and one of his brothers went to Texas and bought 1,200 head of cattle. The men drove them north and west, then left the cattle to winter along the Humboldt

River in Nevada. But when the Blood brothers returned, they found the Indians had stolen most of the herd.

Blood made a great deal of money in mining, however, and eventually built a mill for crushing the large amounts of quartz he found.

Life in Carpinteria

In 1867, Blood and his wife came south to Carpinteria. Here he became a successful rancher, growing apricots, walnuts, lemons and olives. Using information from a Santa Barbara cannery, Blood learned how to can the apricots from his 600 trees and produced 4,000 cans a year under his own label. In time, however, the lack of help forced him to go back to the more traditional method of drying the fruit.

At one time, Blood owned a grocery ﬁrm, Blood and Orr, in Santa Barbara, but after six years, he left that business and returned to managing his ranch.

He also drilled for oil on his Carpinteria property. His great-niece, Ella M. Blood, referred to this when she wrote the following in a school composition book:

I spent three days of my Easter Vacation in the Carpinteria Valley, visiting my aunt and uncle. They are both old people, having seen some 80 summers.

They have a beautiful large home at the foot of the mountain. It might have been very lonesome for me had my sister not been visiting there also.

One afternoon, sister Mabel, Miss Woods and I walked over to where uncle is boring for oil. The derrick is about a mile from the house and is reached by following a beautiful winding path lined on each side with Brodeas and Mariposa lilies.

We examined the machinery at the derrick, the great wheels of rope and the drills weighing over a ton.

During the last years of his life, Blood lived in Santa Barbara where he owned a considerable amount of real estate, served as a director for the Commercial Bank of Santa Barbara and belonged to the Chamber of Commerce. He died in 1910; his wife, Cornelia, died two years later.

Because Blood had earlier convinced his nephew, James A. Blood, Jr. to come to California, the Blood family tree continued to grow in the Santa Barbara area. James, Jr., who became a furniture and casket maker and was the ﬁrst superintendent of the Santa Barbara Cemetery, had a large family and many descendants.

Today, although the Carpinteria ranch of James A. Blood, Sr. no longer looks the same, our town is still home to some of his relatives.

Chris Hecox is retired and loves living in Carpinteria, enjoying time with friends, the library, and community events. “I hope to spend the rest of my years in this great little town!”

CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY

This is a portrait of James Augustus Blood, Sr., his wife, and the three eldest children of Addie Blood Duffey and her husband, Homer Duffey, Sr. Addie was Blood’s great-niece. The children’s names are believed to be Homer N. Duffey, Jr., Alethe, and Merlyn.

MAY 1, 2025

Carpinteria’s senior swimmers Jacob Otsuki, Giulia Piccoletti, Allison Banks and Alex De Leon celebrate their final home meet with their families. Not pictured: Lucas Martin.

Carpinteria swimmers make a splash in final meet

Warriors end regular season undefeated in Citrus Coast League competition

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Carpinteria swimming celebrated Senior Day on April 23 with a dominant sweep over Channel Islands in the Warriors’ final meet of the regular season, with both the boys and girls teams winning all events and relays to finish the 2025 season as the undefeated league leaders.

The Warriors honored the team’s five senior swimmers Jacob Otsuki, Giulia Piccoletti, Allison Banks, Alex De Leon and Lucas Martin — who was busy competing in the final round of the boys tennis Citrus Coast League Tournament held at Nordhoff the same day — in their last home meet.

“This is a great group of hard-working kids who lead by example,” Carpinteria coach Jon Otsuki said of the five seniors.

Giulia Piccoletti led the way for the girls in her final performance at home, turning in first-place finishes in both the 100-yard butterfly and breaststroke. The girls had three more double-winners on the day — sophomores Lucy Moore and Hazel Dugré, and freshman Madison Lee — giving the Warriors a comfortable 10757 team win.

Jacob Otsuki paved the way for the boys to take the team win, as the senior won both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle races. He was the only member of the team to win multiple races, with Carpinteria’s balanced roster shining with six different individual winners.

Taison Lee won the 200-yard freestyle; Sky Korling touched first in the 200 individual medley; Jake Ehlers took the 100-yard butterfly; Luke Donahue won the 500-yard freestyle; and Stefano Piccoletti finished first in the 100-yard breaststroke.

The boys took the team win 120-47. Both the boys and girls have yet to lose in a head-to-head meet against Citrus Coast League opponents.

On April 28, Carpinteria’s swimmers traveled to Hueneme High School to compete in the first day of the Citrus Coast League Championships.

While no points were tallied on the first day, the Warriors turned in dozens of personal record times and put themselves in excellent position to claim another league championship.

The boys qualified as the top seeds in seven of eight individual events, while the girls grabbed five of the top individual times going into the finals on May 1.

Carpinteria’s swimmers set 40 new personal records (about 75 percent of the total times), while both Moore and Jacob Otsuki captured CIF Division 2 postseason consideration times.

“I am so proud of today’s efforts, and although no points have been scored, we set ourselves up well to defend our league championship titles,” Coach Otsuki said.

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Stefano Piccoletti helped the Warriors boys put together a team win over Channel Islands.

Taison Lee picked up an individual win to help the team sweep the league meet.

Sophomore Hazel Dugré and the Warriors finished the season undefeated in Citrus Coast League competition.

Sophomore Lucy Moore won two races in a dominant performance against the Raiders.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson steps down

Karl Fredrickson, the Carpinteria High School boys basketball and water polo coach, announced he would be stepping away from both roles due to what he said was a “very positive shift in his professional responsibilities” that made it impossible for him to dedicate the time needed to coach both programs going forward.

Fredrickson took over as the head coach of the boys water polo program in 2023, leading the Warriors to back-to-back Citrus Coast League championships in his two seasons in charge. Last year, he became head coach for boys basketball, helping the team finish second in league and giving the team a memorable first-round playoff win over its longtime rival, Bishop Diego.

Coach Fredrickson called the decision “bittersweet,” and gave a statement of gratitude to the players, parents, coaches and Warrior community that poured in support over the past two years. “Your unwavering support has meant the world to me, and I am grateful for the trust you placed in me as your coach,” he said.

“Although I’m sad to be stepping away, I’m excited about the future of the programs and the success that lies ahead,” Fredrickson said. “I will always be cheering for Carpinteria’s continued success.”

Carpinteria High School Athletic Director Pat Cooney said Fredrickson was a “fantastic addition to the athletics department” and a “wonderful representative of Carpinteria High School.”

“He is a great advocate for students and a champion for education-based athletics,” Cooney added. “He leaves some big shoes to fill.”

Carpinteria is currently seeking Fredrickson’s replacement, though boys water polo will not begin play until after the summer break, while boys basketball does not begin its next season until winter 2025. Applications are open at edjoin.com.

Warriors boys tennis team caps off regular season

Carpinteria’s boys tennis finished up the regular season in third place in the Citrus Coast League team standings with a conference record of 5-3, while the team’s leading doubles duo of Lucas Martin and Elio Taha claimed the league championship and earned a spot in the CIF Sectionals to be held on May 22.

Three of Carpinteria’s players competed in the Citrus Coast League Individual Tournament finals at Nordhoff High School on April 23, where junior Edwin Hernandez played a perfect match (6-0, 6-0) in the third-place match against Malibu’s Julien Lescure.

“Edwin was able to play a bit more freely and relaxed today,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant. “The points and the games were long but Edwin really focused on the big points today, never relenting or giving up ground.”

The duo of Martin and Taha earned a spot in the championship doubles round, pulling out a win against Malibu in two sets (6-3, 6-0) and earning the title as the best doubles pair in the league.

“Our communication was excellent, as was the aggressive movement at the net,” Coach Bryant said of the doubles champions Martin and Taha. “We forced a lot of mistakes due to that movement which kept the Sharks duo guessing.”

Martin and Taha will compete at the CIF Sectionals on May 22. Hernandez will be an alternate in singles as the third-place player in the league.

After the individual tournament, Carpinteria competed in its final head-to-head league meet of the year against Hueneme on April 28. The match served as Senior Day, with the Warriors celebrating the team’s seniors, Martin, Richard Ramirez, and team manager Valeria Zamora.

It was a closely fought match, with both teams locked at 9-9 after all singles and doubles rounds. The match was decided by games won, with Hueneme holding the edge 72-61.

The league loss was painfully familiar for the Warriors, who have been on the losing side of four matches this season in which the teams were tied at 9-9 and the winner was called by games won. All three of Carpinteria’s league losses came in these decisions, including both matches against Hueneme.

“Overall, the mood of the team is positive and I cannot be any happier with how much effort they put out,” coach Bryant said. “We will finish in third place in league with our only three league losses coming in games after being tied in sets. So, we were right there but just not enough to push us over the top.”

The next day, April 29, the Warriors played one final non-league match against Laguna Blanca, though Carpinteria’s players struggled to rebound from the battle against Hueneme, and Carpinteria suffered a loss to the Owls, 15-3.

Carpinteria finished the season with a 5-10 overall record, and a 5-3 record in league play. The Warriors will find out on their CIF postseason fate when playoff brackets are released Saturday, May 3.

Carpinteria drops back-to-back games to Raiders

Carpinteria baseball lost both games in a home-andaway series against the Channel Islands Raiders on April 23 and April 25. With the losses, the Warriors are now 8-12 overall and 1-9 in Citrus Coast League play with four games remaining in the season.

The Warriors and Raiders were locked in a low-scoring pitching duel in the first leg of the series at John Calderwood Field. After five innings, Carpinteria pitcher Gabe Martinez and Channel Islands starter James Naranjo had both held the opposing lineup scoreless.

But in the sixth inning, Channel Islands took advantage of a runner on base from a walk, scoring off a double and then scoring a second run with a single to take a 2-0 lead.

That would prove to be enough, with the Warriors getting three hits in the game, but not converting any into runs. Carpinteria was hoping for a late miracle like the previous week against Santa Ynez, but the score never came, and the Raiders held on for the win.

On April 25, the Warriors were held scoreless by Channel Islands pitchers Gabriel Garcia and Steven Peña, who combined for 15 strikeouts on the way to a 8-0 win for the Raiders.

There were some bright spots for the Warriors in the loss, with four different batters getting hits on the day. Micah Smith, Jonah Hernandes and Noah Morente each hit a single and junior Charlotte Cooney cracked a double.

“There were some really good things within the framework of a tough loss,” said Carpinteria coach Pat Cooney. “The hard part for the coaching staff is to see great potential and to have our kids miss opportunities to succeed. It’s much more fun to succeed and we believe that they can.”

Coach Cooney said that he is proud of seeing some individual successes, though the exam will need to “grind” to get out of the team funk.

“Time is getting short in the season so we are urgent about turning things in a positive direction,” he said.

ON DECK

Thursday, May 1

Carpinteria Swimming at Citrus Coast League Finals (Hueneme), 2 p.m.

*Carpinteria Track & Field hosts Citrus Coast League Finals, 3 p.m.

*Carpinteria Softball vs Hueneme, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, May 2

Carpinteria Baseball at Nordhoff, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 3

*Carpinteria Baseball vs Villanova, 11 a.m.

Carpinteria Volleyball in CIF Round 2, TBD *Denotes Home Game

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Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson, center, is stepping down after two seasons coaching boys water polo and one season coaching boys basketball.

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Junior Edwin Hernandez won a battle in the third-place match at the Citrus Coast League Individual Tournament on April 23.

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Junior Charlotte Cooney sets up for a bunt.

CVN

The truth about quick fixes in fitness

WELLNESS WARRIOR

LEAH HARDING

As a fitness coach, I like to try a lot of the trendy programs just to see what people are putting themselves through. I’ve tried a 30-day shred program, ab and burpee challenges, even detoxes that promised a total body reset (this one made things worse than when I started).

I’d go hard, pushing through hunger or soreness — only to burn out, get hurt or end up back at square one. If you read last month’s article on turning 45 and my midlife spiral (CVN Vol. 31, No. 29) you’ll know that pushing through is my MO. But challenges and trendy programs are supposed to be better! They’re hyped as life-changing! Instant! Your ticket to glory! Ha, good luck.

If you’ve ever felt that frustration, you’re not alone. The problem is the quick-fix ideology. The good news? Real results are simpler than you think.

Why quick fixes don’t work

You know those ads screaming, “Lose 10 pounds in 10 days!” or “Transform in a month!” They’re everywhere, especially now, as people start dreaming of their upcoming vacation. I get the appeal. Who doesn’t want fast results? But here’s why these plans fail.

Crash diets sound great until you dig into the science. Dropping calories too low sheds water weight, not fat. Worse, your body slows its metabolism to conserve energy. Studies have consistently

found that extreme diets can cut your metabolic rate by 10-20% in only two to four weeks. That means the weight you lost for your event will come right back, and usually then some.

Workouts can be just as bad. Programs pushing daily high-intensity sessions with no rest or high amounts of daily activity? They’re not tough. They’re reckless. Your muscles need recovery to grow. Without it, you risk injury or exhaustion. I’m not talking about what I went through with overtraining syndrome; I’m talking about things like shin splints, missed periods in women, or dehydration because someone drank a gallon of water without adding electrolytes and literally flushed all the sodium and potassium out of their system. (This is called hyponatremia and is very serious. My example is an exaggeration to say “all” sodium and potassium, but electrolyte imbalance can make you feel very ill, very quickly, even when slightly disturbed).

Then there’s the mental side. Quick fixes demand perfection. Eat one “wrong” food or miss a workout, and you feel like you’ve blown it. That all-or-nothing mindset is a trap.

Worst of all, these plans ignore you. Your job, your kids, your sleep, your stress, your body’s history — they all matter. A diet that worked for your friend might tank your energy. A workout plan for a 25-year-old might overwhelm a 45-yearold. One-size-fits-all does not fit anyone.

A real-life example

One of my clients, let’s call her Emily, learned this the hard way. In her early 30s, Emily was planning her wedding and wanted to look more svelte. She jumped on the keto diet, cutting out carbs completely. At first, she lost weight. But when she showed up for a workout, she was struggling. Every time we did squats or lunges, she’d get dizzy and need to sit down. Her energy was shot. She felt weak, foggy-brained and frustrated, thinking she had missed too many classes and wasn’t “fit enough” to train.

Warriors girls track and field ends year

undefeated

Carpinteria girls track and field remained unbeaten and cemented its spot at the top of the league standings, defeating Channel Islands 91-35 in the Warriors’ final head-to-head meet of the season on April 23. Carpinteria’s girls team ended the regular season 6-0 in league meets.

Warriors girls athletes won 13 of 15 events in the meet, with senior Melanie Avalos claiming both the shot put and discus, and senior Averi Alexander picking up wins in the long jump and triple jump on her birthday.

Junior Kiana Kiah won both the 800- and 3200-meter runs (with a new personal record in the 3200), while junior Vivian Huskins won the 100-meter dash with a new

Worst of all, these plans ignore you. Your job, your kids, your sleep, your stress, your body’s history — they all matter. A diet that worked for your friend might tank your energy. A workout plan

for a 25-year-old might overwhelm a 45-year-old. One-size-fits-all does not fit anyone.

The issue wasn’t her effort. It was the diet. Keto left her body starved for carbs, which fuel workouts. She was dehydrated and low on electrolytes, causing the dizziness. I told her to ditch the extreme plan and instead do two strength sessions a week, focusing on simple moves like bodyweight squats, dumbbell rows and push-ups. We added balanced meals with protein, veggies, and carbs, like chicken, broccoli and sweet potatoes. Within a month, Emily was lifting heavier, moving without dizziness and feeling strong. By her wedding, she wasn’t just leaner, she was confident and energized. She had consistency, not extremes.

What actually works

Forget perfection. Focus on doing a few things well, over and over. As a coach, I help people build strength and feel great without the drama of quick fixes. Here’s how. Tackle workouts that stick. You don’t need hours in the gym. Two or three full-body strength sessions a week, at 45-60 minutes each, are plenty. Focus on compound moves that work multiple muscles, like squats, deadlifts, presses, or rows. These build strength fast and fit busy lives. Aim for 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with a weight that feels challenging but doable. No gym? No worries. At home, try push-ups, lunges, glute bridges, or planks. Use resistance bands for extra challenge. The key is consistency. Mix

it up to stay motivated, maybe a walk one day, bands the next. Rest between sessions to let your muscles rebuild. Focus on nutrition that will fuel you. Nutrition doesn’t have to be strict. Start with small targets. Eat protein at every meal: think chicken, eggs or Greek yogurt to support your muscles. Add colorful veggies, like spinach or bell peppers, to “eat the rainbow” for nutrients. Include carbs, like oats or potatoes, for energy, and healthy fats, like avocado or olive oil, to stay full. Drink water and add electrolytes if you sweat a lot. Tweak as you go. Above all, if you’re tired of quick fixes that don’t work, try a different strategy. Small steps add up.

If you’re ready to feel stronger and ditch the extremes, I’m here. I coach people who want results that last, with plans that fit real life. Whether you’re new to fitness or leveling up, reach out. Let’s build something sustainable together.

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

personal record of 13.06. Other girls winners were junior Giarys Gomez and freshman Halleh Gahan — who both set new personal records — and sophomores Jaqueline Guadian and Izzy Scott.

The Carpinteria boys team lost to Channel Islands in the overall team scores, 96-40, though the Warriors boys did pick up wins in two events. Senior Sawyer Kelly won the triple jump and senior Nathan Carrillo won the pole vault.

“The Warriors did what they needed to do today,” said Carpinteria coach Van Latham. “We did not have a post Russell Cup let down. The team continued to perform at a high level.”

Carpinteria track and field will host the Citrus Coast League Championships this Saturday, May 1.

Cate Rams Roundup

Cate baseball is rolling into the end of the season on a hot streak, as the Rams have now won nine games in a row, with Cate picking up victories over Bishop Diego on April 25 and Dunn on April 25.

The Rams shutout Bishop Diego 4-0, led by a dominant performance from the Rams’ pitching staff, with senior Quinn Pullen throwing the first eight six innings, striking out eight batters and only allowing one hit. Pullen also had a double for the Rams in the victory.

“Our pitching and defense were outstanding today,” said Cate coach David Soto. “This is such a fun team to be a part of and I’m proud to be their coach.”

On April 29, Cate clinched the regular season Frontier League championship with a thrilling 1-0 win over Dunn. Prior to that game, Dunn was the only team in the league that had beat Cate in a close 9-8 game on March 25.

In this game, the teams were stuck at 0-0 until the top of the seventh inning, when Cate finally broke through with a single from Peter Lehman, who eventually stole two bases and scored off a squeeze bunt to give the Rams the 1-0 win.

Lehman’s pitching performance — handling duties for six and one-third innings — kept Dunn’s batters from scoring. He allowed just three hits and struck out seven before Pullen came in to finish the game’s final two outs.

Cate is now 7-1 in league play, and will be this year’s league champion with only two non-league games left in the season.

Rams boys volleyball capped off its 2025 season with one final win in a crosstown rivalry match against Carpinteria on April 18. The Rams overcame an early set loss to win three straight sets and claim the victory.

Two freshmen factored heavily for Cate in the win. Freshman Sam Lambiotte helped run the offense in his varsity debut, while freshman Kunqi Wang anchored the defense with 13 digs in the win.

CARLOS ALVARADO

Melanie Avalos has been unstoppable in both the shot put and discus during the 2025 season.

Santa Barbara County groups — including Caltrans, SBCAG and city and county representatives — celebrated the completion of the Padaro and Summerland construction segments on Friday, April 25, with a ceremony in Summerland.

The area now has seven miles of new carpool lanes, six new bridges, 16 renovated on- and off-ramps, six new sound walls and a new bikeway near Santa Claus Lane.

“The Padaro and Summerland segments showcase a strong collaboration between local, state and federal partners to bring transportation improvements to our region,” said SBCAG Executive Director Marjie Kim. “Each of the segments were carefully crafted through teamwork between the project team and the public to ensure the designs matched the unique needs of their coastal communities. The collaboration allowed us to deliver improvements faster, secure state funding, and honor resident input.”

Supervisor Roy Lee said this project has “been a long time coming.”

“I want to thank our residents and local businesses — especially in Padaro and Summerland — for their patience and deep involvement,” Lee said in a press release sent out last week. “Our tax dollars were prioritized specifically to reduce traffic congestion, keep cars on the freeway, and get our local roads back to normal. Now that this part of the Highway 101 project is complete, we’re already seeing less congestion, safer roads, and improved quality of life for people in the Summerland area.”

Further construction updates for the Highway 101 project can be found online at SBROADS.com.

––Evelyn Spence

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