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An unknown person or persons damaged vehicles belonging to Girls Inc. of Carpinteria last week, cutting the gas lines of at least two vehicles. This is the fourth incident of vandalism on the Girls Inc. campus this year, costing the girl-empowerment and childcare organization roughly $4,000, representatives confirmed Monday.
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The latest incident occurred last week between Nov. 17 and Nov. 19 at the Girls Inc. campus, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s ce. ideo surveillance caught at least one person climbing underneath the Girls Inc. vehicles before leaving in a separate vehicle.
There is no suspect information at this time.
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Seal Watch will host a volunteer orientation on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at Carpinteria City Hall for people interested in joining the volunteer program. Pizza and treats will be provided, representatives said last week.
“Seal Watch volunteers provide educational information to visitors, count seals, record births and monitor rookery activities from the Bluffs verlook from an 1. to May 31,” representative Lisa Guravitz told Coastal View News
For more information, reach out to carpsealwatch@gmail.com. Carpinteria City Hall is located at 5775 Carpinteria Ave.
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egistration for Surf Happens’ 202 Rincon Classic opens next week on Monday, Dec. 1. The upcoming Rincon competition will take place sometime between an. 1 and eb. 22, 202 , surf conditions pending, organizers announced last week.
egistration closes Dec. 0, 2025. Updates and registration available online at rinconclassic.com.
County launches Toys for Tots drive
Santa Barbara County will accept toys for its annual Toys for Tots drive now through Dec. 17, county representatives said. The toys — which must be new and unwrapped — will be redistributed to local children in need.
Donation boxes are available in Santa Barbara at the County Administration Building (105 E. Anapamu St.) and in Santa aria at the oseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration building (511 East Lakeside Parkway). See more online at toysfortots.org.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Jazzercise teachers question change in city policy CITY BEAT
BY LIV KLEIN
On Monday night, a few members and teachers with the Carpinteria Jazzercise program —which operates out of the city’s Veterans Hall —questioned a recent change in city policy that raised the rent for the program and no longer allows the teachers to open the building by themselves.
Co-owner of Carpinteria Jazzercise Connie Fourqurean, who spoke Monday, has operated the Carpinteria Jazzercise program daily for the past 10 years alongside her sister, Teresa Till. For years, the sisters said, the city has allowed the Jazzercise program to use the Veteran’s Hall daily and during holiday weekends, trusting Jazzercise employees and community members to open and close the facility.
Now, a city employee is required to open and close the building. Due to the upcoming holiday time off, there is no city employee available, and the Jazzercise program must partially close.
“We have taken that responsibility seriously and have been proud to serve as the eyes and ears of the Veteran’s Hall,” Fourqurean said. “Being forced to close for the holidays negatively affects my business, particularly at a time when community health, wellness, and connection are most needed (...) We have reliably opened and closed the building on our own for more than 30 years without any issues.”
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City Manager Michael Ramirez said the policy and rental fees were changed due to a few factors, including city funding and concerns from the city’s risk management team.
“As we started looking at updating our costs that were woefully behind and checking in with our risk management folks on best practices, we’ve received letters from risk management advising against unsupervised facilities, and brought the fee increase to the council (for approval),” Ramirez said, explaining that unsupervised use of city facilities is a liability issue.
However, he added, forcing the program to close during holidays was not the city’s intention. He said he did approve an employee, at overtime, to work this Saturday, but could not have a staff member available on Thursday and Friday, which are city holidays.
The city is also short staffed, he explained, and the rental cost of the facility does not currently cover the funds for a full-time employee to staff it. In an ideal world, the city would have more part-
“Being
forced to close for the holidays negatively affects my business, particularly at a time when community health, wellness, and connection are most needed (...) We have reliably opened and closed the building on our own for more than 30 years without any issues.”
–– Carpinteria Jazzercise Co-owner Connie Fourqurean
time staff to work nights and weekends and fill those gaps, he said.
“We’re working with the limitations that we have right now,” Ramirez said.
... I really appreciate coming into Carp and the number of things that were arranged based on handshakes across the board here — it’s just not best practice.”
Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano said that she understands the community’s desire to be able to open the hall by themselves but said the city has been updating many of its policies surrounding liability. Coun-
cilmember Wade Nomura also brought up the idea of a possible docent program, used in other cities, where a volunteer could become certified to open and supervise the hall, and Councilmember Julia Mayer suggested hiring one of the Jazzercise teachers to operate the hall; Ramirez said he would look into those options.
Since this was brought up during public comment —and not a formal agenda item —the council did not take any votable action on Monday.
Delayed projects: high school crosswalk, Linden Avenue improvements
BY EVELYN SPENCE
Two city capital improvement projects the inden Avenue Improvements Project and the Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements Project —are facing delays due to unforeseen underground issues, city staff said Monday.
While potholing —excavating small holes staff found an underground utility facility owned by Southern California Edison (SCE), blocking the project’s proposed storm drainpipe; the construction team will have to remove a portion of the facility, under SCE supervision.
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The inden Avenue Improvements Project tackles concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, curb ramp upgrades, driveway approaches, bikeways and pavement resurfacing between Linden Avenue, Carpinteria Avenue and the new Highway 101 Linden Avenue Overcrossing.
Construction will likely resume “relatively soon,” said city of Carpinteria ublic Works Director ohn Ilasin. The Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements roject includes replacing the current pedestrian crosswalk near the school with a high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) beacon —a pedestrian-activated signal.
In ctober, CalTrans the agency that oversees State Route 192 (Foothill Road), which the project is located on — issued a stop work order; Ilasin said work was stopped due to “subsurface conditions.” It was a discovery that was not previously shown on the plans, or even anticipated during the plan check review,” he said. “This is very common when it comes to subsurface conditions.”
He said the city is working with CalTrans to get the project up and running again. The delay will likely last a few weeks, and Ilasin said he hopes construction can resume when kids are out for the holiday break.
70+ families get Thanksgiving meals from Baptist Church
The Carpinteria Baptist Church gave out Thanksgiving meal boxes to 72 families locally last weekend, after partnering with local schools to find out who needed them the most. Church volunteers spent last week packing, preparing and delivering each box, church pastor Charles Newton told Coastal View News. “ Our schools played a crucial role in helping us connect with households who would benefit most, and we are deeply grateful for their collaboration and care for our community,” Newton said in an email on onday. It was a blessing to see people come together to support local families during the holiday season. At Carpinteria Baptist Church, we believe that serving our neighbors is one of the greatest ways to reflect the love of Christ. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community and look forward to continuing to serve Carpinteria.”
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Phyllis Mae (Barber) Hansen 02/27/1923 —11/19/2025
Phyllis Mae (Barber) Hansen passed away on Nov. 19, 2025, at the age of 102. She was born Feb. 27, 1923, in Gresham, Nebraska to Frank and Etta Barber. She and part of her family moved in 1939 to join the rest of her family in Carpinteria. She graduated from Carpinteria Union High School and later attended business school.
Phyllis married George Louis Hansen on Oct. 28, 1945, in the Carpinteria Community Church after he was released from the Army. George and Phyllis had four children. Phyllis enjoyed raising her children. The family hiked in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. There was at least one spin off a rock while crossing streams, but Phyllis didn’t let that slow her down. Phyllis was the principal’s secretary at the Carpinteria Junior High School for 29 years and loved children of all ages. She also worked for Risdon’s Service Station and Carpinteria Plumbing Company as bookkeeper.
She was a Girl Scout Leader for her girls and helped with the Boy Scouts when needed. She helped with the local blood bank for 15 years. She served her community on the election board for several years and as interim secretary of the Carpinteria Chamber of Commerce. She was involved in Carpinteria Parent Teachers Association, receiving the Lifetime Award. She was president of American Business Women’s Association Canalino Chapter and was awarded Woman of the Year at the national convention in Detroit. She received a merit award at the Carpinterian of the Year banquet. She served as
Helen Russell
03/02/1931 —11/06/2025
Helen Russell of Carpinteria, Calif., married the love of her life, Richard Russell. Together, they blessed many with their talents. Helen worked in administration at Olive View Hospital in Los Angeles County, Calif. She retired from L.A. County and enjoyed making quilts, porcelain dolls and having social time with her red hatter friends.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. at Family Baptist Church in Carpinteria where she and Richard attended for many years.
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Americanism Chairman with the VFW Auxiliary. She was a founding member and served as Chairman and Secretary of her investment club. Phyllis was one of the founders of the Carpinteria Education Foundation. She served on the board of Girls Inc. in the years of planning for the new site and building. She was a board member of the Alpha Resource Center for three years. She served as assistant treasurer and treasurer of the Carpinteria Historical Society for at least 10 years.
Starting at age 12, she taught Sunday School at the Presbyterian Church in Gresham, Nebraska, the Presbyterian Church in Carpinteria and Carpinteria Community Church for a total of 50 years. She was an original member of the Community Church which her dad helped build. She served her church in many capacities —deacon, benevolence treasurer, Women’s Association treasurer — and co-chaired the spaghetti dinners with her good friend Nadine Walsh for at least 12 years.
After her husband George died in 1996, Phyllis kept herself busy with church groups, bowling and traveling with Nadine Walsh. You could always see her enjoying lunch on Fridays with her lunch bunch.
Phyllis enjoyed her many years and appreciated all her family and friends. She credits her longevity to good genes and keeping herself busy in the community. She was loved by all who knew her.
She leaves behind her children, Ranell and husband Leroy Adams, Kevin and wife Lynn, Janna and husband Scott Claypool and Mavis; and four grandchildren, Ian Hansen and wife Suzanne, Stacy Hansen, Erica and husband Kyle Cuzzort, and Risa Hansen-Claypool. She also leaves behind two adored great-grandchildren Atticus and Beatrix Hansen, along with many nieces and nephews who referred to her as Auntie Phyl.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Etta and Frank Barber; her husband George; and her siblings Johnny, Florence, Bud, Gene, Fritz, Marilyn and their spouses.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society, Carpinteria Community Church or a donation of choice.
Sally Marie Sanchez 02/26/1940 —11/16/2025
Sally Marie Sanchez, 85, of Carpinteria, Calif., passed away peacefully on Nov. 16, 2025, in Santa Barbara.
Born on Feb. 26, 1940, at Cottage Hospital to Enrique and Josephina Mendoza, Sally grew up in Santa Barbara surrounded by her five sisters and two brothers. She attended local schools from elementary through high school and was a proud Santa Barbara Don. Sally often reminisced about her childhood filled with family gatherings, celebrations, and Fiesta traditions — memories she cherished throughout her life.
In 1961, Sally married the love of her life, Ernie Sanchez. In 1968, they settled in Carpinteria, where they raised their three children: John, Paul, and Suzanne. Together, Sally and Ernie built a life centered around faith, family and community. Their home was a warm and welcoming place, alive with traditions, celebrations and the joy of being surrounded by many relatives and close friends. Sally and Ernie loved to dance and enjoyed any opportunity to share that joy together at family gatherings, weddings, or community events.
Sally was creative and curious by nature. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, and art classes, and she loved taking adult education courses whenever something captured her interest. Faith and service were central to her life, and she and Ernie took great joy in contributing to the St. Joseph’s Carnival each year as well as serving as Eucharistic Ministers. The couple was active, often seen walking around town in the early morning hours and evenings.
Sally worked for many years as a teacher’s aide at Canalino Elementary School, a job she loved deeply. Later, she cared for several special families in Montecito
as a devoted caregiver, forming lasting relationships that she treasured. Upon retirement, Sally and Ernie devoted their time to their greatest joy —family. They rarely missed a grandchild’s activity, sporting event or school function, attending faithfully unless off traveling in their trailer. Traditions such as making Christmas tamales, holiday baking and family meals were the heart of her home. Sally was also a loyal Dodgers fan who loved watching games and discussing every play.
Salley is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernie Sanchez; her great-granddaughter, Harley Jade Millhollin; her parents, Enrique and Josephina Mendoza; her sisters Henrietta Mendoza, Delphina Marquez and Lolly Gomez; and her brothers Mike Mendoza and Rafael Mendoza.
She is survived by: her children John Sanchez (Polly), Paul Sanchez (Michelle) and Suzie Millhollin (Keith); her grandchildren Andrew Millhollin (Lizette), Ivan Millhollin, Kyle Millhollin, Anthony Sanchez (Brett), Daniel “Mo” Sanchez, Monique Moscoso (Joel), Alix Quiroga (Ryan), Briana Sanchez and David Tovar; her great-grandchildren Zoey and Sienna Millhollin, Luciana, Nico and Camila Quiroga, and Pierce Sanchez; her sisters Esper Mendoza and Lupe Lugo (Smiley); and a large extended family including many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers and staff at ranVida Senior Living, Mission Park, and VNA Hospice for their exceptional care and support during di cult times. They also extend their thanks to Wanda Alonzo and the dedicated group of caregivers she organized, who cared so lovingly for Sally in her home, and to Dr. Robert Byers for his many years of excellent care for both Sally and Ernie.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Association of Santa Barbara, Friendship Center, or EasyLift Transportation.
In honoring Sally’s wishes, a private cemetery service will be held at a later date.
The family takes comfort in knowing Sally and Ernie are tighter again. Get your dancing shoes ready Dad.
Thank you, Mom, for Tamale Day, spice cookies, the faith you lived by and for keeping our family close.
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ICE detains two men in Carpinteria
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE o cers detained two more men in Carpinteria earlier this month. ne of the men was reportedly walking to work at the time, according to a family member who reported him missing to local police.
ne man was detained on the 5 00 block of ia eal on ov. 10 sometime after 0 a.m., according to a secondhand summary of the incident from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s ce, who followed up on a missing person’s report from the man’s son. ocal police do not enforce immigration law, the city of Carpinteria’s Chief of olice Services has confirmed to the public and members of the city council. The man was taken to Camarillo and transferred to an ICE facility in os Angeles, the man’s son later told police.
ideos and photos of one of the ov. 10 ICE operations, posted to 05respuestarapida and carp sinfronteras Instagram accounts that day around 0 a.m., show unmarked vehicles and at least three masked armed o cials wearing badges or tags that identified them as police, ICE or E Enforcement and emoval perations, a division of ICE near Carpinteria Avenue and Concha oma Drive. ocal immigrant advocacy groups have been in touch with the families of the two men detained, according to posts made to social media.
These ovember ICE sightings come four months after back-to-back ICE operations in Carpinteria, when agents detained two men in the parking lot of Carpinteria’s Smart & inal on uly , one man at the intersection of El Carro ane and Eucalyptus Street on uly , and 10 farmworkers at lass House arms, a state-legal cannabis operation on Casitas ass oad, on uly 10.
05Undocu und, an advocacy group that helps undocumented and mixed-status families across the Central Coast, said last week that 1,000 people had been detained by ICE on the Central Coast since anuary.
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We’re thrilled to celebrate the 16th year of this beloved community event. This year we have 25 beautifully decorated trees ready for you to win! oin us at the Carpinteria rts Center to purchase your raf e tic ets and get a chance to ta e home one of these stunning trees along with all the gifts underneath.
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Thanksgiving celebrations
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
The week before Thanksgiving, Carpinterians of all ages gathered for early holiday celebrations, with Thanksgiving meals for kids at Aliso Elementary School on Nov. 20 and the Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club on Nov. 21, a holiday luncheon for AgeWell of Carpinteria seniors on Nov. 20, and a wreath making workshop outside of Heritage Goods & Supply on Nov. 23. Check out photos of the pre-Thanksgiving gatherings below.
Boys & Girls Club dinner
An AgeWell friendsgiving
Nelly Soriano, left, and Julieta Flores created the centerpieces for the Thanksgiving dinner celebration.
Delphina Ramirez raises her cup.
The geWell table at last Thursday’s luncheon.
From left, Itzel, Samara and Sara line up for dinner.
From left, Aiden, Paul, Jordan and Aria Leilani-Hart.
From left, Rondi and Bruce Campbell.
From left, Chris Abbott, Yazmin Vega, Betti Aparicio, Jazmin Martinez, Jessica Cruz and Christianne Rojo, with their children.
Lunch at Aliso School
Cut flowers from Sweet Mountaintop Farm on Rincon Mountain.
Terry Smull, left, with Jill Bailard.
Sweet Mountaintop Farm’s Mary Gonzalez was the host of a wreath-making event at the Heritage Goods & Supply Store.
Ms. Olivo’s second grade class
Ms. Tarantino and Ms. Laney’s second grade class
Principal Brett Weiberg serves pumpkin pie.
Miss Dani and Ms. Weatherhead’s first grade class pose under the Thanksgiving gratitude board.
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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.”
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A reader sends a halo to Valerie, the new volunteer at the riends of the ibrary Bookstore, for cleaning and reorganizing the self-help section.
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 Justen and her catering team from Jacks Bistro for a delicious Friendsgiving Dinner for the Sandpiper community. “The food was excellent and service (was) exceptional.”
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 Sonia Aguila, the Carpinteria Community Library, and the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning for helping bring CC ’s very first iteracy ight to life. Thanks to their support, families went home with books in hand, new ideas for reading at home, and plenty of smiles. othing beats neighbors coming together to grow a love of reading from the very start.”
A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the H 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 Palms for their sponsorship of the Ferris Wheel at this year’s Avofest. “Big hit with the families.”
A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”
A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
A reader sends a halo to the Canalino crossing guard for being there rain or shine. “We appreciate you keeping our kids safe.”
A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over the top customer service. The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”
A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
A reader sends a halo to Joe and Summer. “They helped my oldest sons, Kaleb and Gavin. They set them up in their new condo.”
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
A reader sends a halo to Rena at the Animal Medical Clinic for helping the reader solve their doggy issues.
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”
A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The pot. hen the roof top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”
A reader sends a halo to Giovanni’s for again providing an outstanding meal to the less fortunate in town, and to Fon Ha, Brass Bird and Carol Nichols for helping.
A reader sends a halo to , the new masseuse at The ym e t Door. he 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 left a sign telling people to pick up their dog-waste bags and stop leaving them on Casitas Pass Road.
whoever has been leaving bags of dog 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
who hit the reader’s pickup in front of the reader’s house and didn’t stop. “Shame on you, and I hope
A reader sends a pitchfork to the ing 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 pitchfork to braiding hair while swimmers are in the pool. “Not professional!”
CVN spots koalas in Australia
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 Randy Bell for taking the time to dry off students’ bikes after the rain so they could ride them home safely. “This above-and-beyond act of service and kindness for CMS students did not go unnoticed!”
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 employees of the newer businesses on the Carpinteria luffs. earn 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 ust a tad to let a local pass through?”
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 Nikki at H T Culinary. went to my first class this week end with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a T show, she should be on the ood etwork already.”
A reader sends a halo to Ken and Fon at Carpinteria Nails. “I’m very thankful to en and on at Carpinteria ails who always treat me like family Happy Holidays
A reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”
George and Brooke Ming recently spent a month traveling through Queensland, Australia, bringing a copy of Coastal View News along for the journey. “One of our favorite places was Magnetic Island which is a tropical island an hour ferry ride off of Townsville, eorge told Coastal View News. “There is great snorkeling, beautiful beaches and it’s the easiest place to spot wild koalas We saw five in one walk from our house!”
A reader sends a halo to Danielle at Spark45 Fitness for giving the reader physical therapy when their back went out and for helping them to get in shape and strengthen their core.
A reader sends a halo to Diana a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
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?”
A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures however, wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to local trash cans. “The trash cans on Linden Avenue have the ‘bottles and cans’ slot, but they just go into the same bin with the trash and there is no divider.”
A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for unior arriors ootball. e appreciate all you do for our families, play ers 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 developer who wants to build on Ogan Road. “A pitchfork to the developer that thinks he can build a 214-foot highrise on Ogan at the roundabout. That is four stories taller than the two skyscrapers in Oxnard. This is insane.”
A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
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A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of oys irls Club, for removing the to ic uphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
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Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.
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he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fi the reclining mecha nism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara heriff’s ffice property for destruction.
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Meet Jax, a one-year-old Alaskan Husky mix who loves to run, explore, and enjoy life. Jax, who is with Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS), is looking for his forever home. Volunteers described him as athletic and potty trained, and as a dog who can be shy at first but warms up to new people.
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A reader sends a pitchfork to the 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!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the 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.”
CVN takes a work trip to Monterey
From left, Carpinteria Community Development department planners Mindy Fogg, Megan Musolf and Syndi Souter headed to Monterey, California for the 2025 American Planning Association of California conference, which took place from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. The group also brought along a copy of Coastal View News and snapped a photo together during the trip. “The theme was ‘Waves of Change’ and the planners learned about resiliency strategies for climate change, urban revitalization, tools to encourage more diverse housing types, cultural heritage planning, and much more,” Souter said.
Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.
Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.
Volunteers said: “He’s also a total gentleman — he sits before his kennel door opens and again before heading out for a walk. Since arriving at the shelter, he’s made tremendous progress, growing more confident and social every day. His eyes light up when he sees familiar faces, and he’s been making new friends left and right. If you’re looking for a loyal, active companion with a beautiful spirit and endless potential, Jax is ready to meet you — and he can’t wait to show you just how much love one Husky can give.” Interested in fostering or adopting Jax? 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 sbcassouthfostercoordinator@gmail.com.
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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
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It’s that time of year again — holiday shopping has o cially begun. Although it may be tempting to open your computer and click “add to cart,” consider taking a step outside and supporting a local shop instead. This map from the city of Carpinteria highlights businesses located in the city’s Downtown T, so check it out below, get some sunshine, grab a snack, and have a joyful holiday week.
A Lasting Impression: Santa Barbara Museum of Art Exhibits
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art balances approachability with excellence. Everyone on the Central Coast can find inspiration, from students dipping their toes into artistic expression to art aficionados versed in historic art movements, media and techniques. The through-line from the uninitiated to the fully immersed is intentional. Currently, the The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art, a traveling exhibition of the biggest names of 19th century French art, will draw both art history majors researching rare masterpieces as well as families who can stay close to home and experience a world-class exhibition.
“With The Impressionist Revolution SBMA guests of all ages will gain an extraordinary personal experience viewing the revolutionary works of some of the most famous artists in history,” said Eichholz Foundation Director Amada Cruz. “Advance ticket sales have been incredibly strong—especially as people plan visits to Santa Barbara for the holidays. To see our community thrilled about this traveling exhibition is exciting because it also opens doors to explore our impressive permanent collections and educational programming.”
Community Focus Opens Doors to Creativity
Including works by Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne and Henri Matisse, among others, The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse is a traveling exhibition from the Dallas Museum of Art that traces the birth of modern art. It also captures an important story about innovation and exploration in art. This collection is about rebellion. A daring group of artists broke from classical tradition, and their legacy is one of changing art forever by pushing boundaries of expression and reinventing art’s very definition.
Such an exhibition in Santa Barbara (following a tour in Dallas and Mexico City) underscores the far-reaching reputation of SBMA and Santa Barbara’s arts scene. Often swinging above its small-city weight, SBMA’s latest exhibition has allowed it to flex its own private collection — including four paintings by Monet — alongside the traveling exhibition. Accompanying The Impressionist Revolution, the current Encore:19th-Century French Art from SBMA exhibition features the Museum’s deep holdings and further reveals the evolution of vision and technique so central to the Impressionists and their influence on art as we know it today. Featuring more than 40 19th-Century paintings, photographs and posters, Encore takes you on a virtual tour of Paris as visitors enter the galleries.
CONNECTING WITH THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS
Walking through the doors of a museum can be a life-changing experience. Behold! Everything in the museum is steeped in meaning and begs curiosity. Students throughout the Central Coast who enter the museum’s Ludington Court with its arched recesses and doorways are immediately exposed to a new, creative world. Every year, 40,000 learners, including 25,000 K-12 students, visit the museum with many participating in The Art Learning Lab, an interactive, drop-in space with three creative studios.
For schools throughout the area, SBMA o ers free classroom and after-school programs along with field trips.
“Art sparks creativity, collaboration, and innovation,” says Patsy Hicks, Director of Education. “It nurtures emotional resilience and strengthens how we connect to others.”
The Art Learning Lab, with ground level entry from bustling State Street, is free and open on Saturdays, Sundays and First Thursdays, and currently includes Impressionist-themed activities: Pick Your Palette: Color and Light; Still Life Sketching Station; and Postcards from Paris Writing Desk. Select student works are featured at the street-side gallery for
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art is located at 1130 State Street in downtown Santa Barbara.
Claude Monet, “The Water Lily Pond (Clouds),” 1903, oil on canvas | Credit: Dallas Museum of Art, The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc., bequest of Mrs. Eugene McDermott in honor of Nancy Hamon
family-friendly art installations, giving many budding artists their first public show.
For schools throughout the area, SBMA o ers free classroom and after-school programs along with field trips. In total there are more than 800 gallery tours and community talks annually. Keeping art education available and accessible is a core part of SBMA’s work.
INVESTING IN THE ARTS
Founded in 1941, SBMA was and still is made possible by generous donors of time and treasure. In the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara’s Arts District, SBMA was completely renovated between 2015 and 2020, improving a historic structure that was at one time the Santa Barbara Post O ce. Reopened in 2021, the museum o ers expanded exhibits, a new Contemporary Art Gallery and ample space to exhibit its collection of 25,000 works of art alongside temporary installations.
“The arts are alive and thriving in Santa Barbara – in part, because generous community members have insisted on making it so,” says Cruz, who has been museum director since 2023 and has made adding playfulness,color and accessibility to the museum a core part of her tenure. She wants people to want to be at the museum. Maintaining a robust educational program with no cost barriers is one way to ensure there are access points and opportunities for the whole community.
As a nonprofit, SBMA relies on donor support to fund free education programs, exhibitions and access initiatives to bring global art to local audiences, including The Impressionist Revolution. Securing a top-notch exhibition is no anomaly, either. In 2022, SBMA landed Through Vincent’s Eyes, a Vincent van Gogh exhibition featuring 20 of his original works. The museum celebrates masterpieces the world over while maintaining its own collections and curating opportunities for prominent contemporary artists.
Tickets to both special exhibitions are available now through January 25, 2026 at www.sbma.net/ticketing/ir-encore-2025. Donors can contribute at sbma.net/support
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Holiday closures
City Hall: Nov. 27–28
City Pool: Nov. 27–30
Carpinteria Community Library: Nov. 27–28, Nov. 30
AgeWell: Nov. 27–28
Thursday, Nov. 27
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov. 28
Opening Day: Festival of Trees Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 11 a.m. p.m. Film: “Elf” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 3–5 p.m. Tickets: general admission, $7; students/kids/seniors, $5. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Saturday, Nov. 29
Saturday English Language Conver sation Group Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpin terialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
South Coast Stand-Up Comedy The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tickets: $15. Comedians: Rick Izquieta, Matt Donaher, Kivi Rogers. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Live Music: 805 D.J. Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 8–11 p.m. corktreecel lars.com, (805) 684-1400
Sunday, Nov. 30
Live Music: South on Linden, The Youngsters The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 4–7 p.m. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Live Music: Kris Simeon Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. cork treecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, Dec. 1
AgeWell Senior Program: Tai Chi Together Veterans Memorial Building Courtyard, 941 Walnut Ave. 9–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
AgeWell Senior Program: Music Mondays Sing Along Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Creative Studies Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30 a.m. noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310
Intermediate Spanish Classes Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Mondays, 1:30–3 p.m. $10 donation is suggested. Led by Nadia
Lyhitchenko. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Tuesday, Dec. 2
AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. noon. (202) 997-0429
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Me morial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Spanish Conversation Group Carpin teria 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. carpinteri alibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Al-Anon Meeting Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Carpinteria Improv Classes The Al cazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly. $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Pickleball for Beginners Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Coffee Meet Up Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–9:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Senior Arts Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Li brary Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Carpinteria Knitters Group Carpin teria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382
AgeWell Senior Program: Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:15–4:30 p.m. agewell@carpinte riaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Meeting: Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m.
Double the fun at The Alcazar
Two local bands will team up this Sunday for an Alcazar Theatre fundraiser, 4–7 p.m.
The bands,South on Linden and The Youngsters, are well-established in the community. This show also marks the last for local and retired city manager David Durflinger the bassist for both bands who is moving away, South on inden announced on social media.
“(…) this will be our last show with him. We are very happy for him and his dear wife, Trish, as they embark on their next, exciting stage of life,” band representatives wrote on Facebook. “They have been such a vital part of our band families as well as the Carpinteria Community at large. We will miss them greatly.”
Tickets for the Nov. 30 show are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. See more online at thealcazar.org. The theater is located at 4915 Carpinteria Ave. ––Evelyn Spence
This page generously sponsored by Hutton Parker Foundation
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Ludington Court o ers a dramatic sense of arrival for visitors to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
IN THE NATUREHOOD
NANCY BARON
I am at GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care with Susie Clothier who is teaching me to pilot a bicycle trishaw. Each week, as part of the Cycling without Age volunteer program, Susie offers seniors a pedal powered tour around Carpinteria and along the beach. On this training session, I am the passenger. Or in her words, the copilot.
She calls out a friendly greeting to everyone she pedals past. People call back. I am not as extroverted, but it’s contagious and I soon join in. It’s fun. I also find out a lot about her and how she became not only a volunteer for elder Carpinterians, but also for wildlife — as both a rescuer and photographer.
One day, feeling down, she was pursuing her best antidote by getting outside and taking photographs of wildlife. At Lake Los Carneros a woman and her granddaughter came running up to her — an owl was in trouble. A barn owl snarled in fishing line was dangling 5 feet up in a palm tree. Crows were mobbing the distressed bird. Susie called the Santa Barbara Wildlife Center, which contacted Goleta Public Works. Both quickly responded. Goleta Public Works used its boom arm on a bucket truck to lift wildlife rescuer Dylan Helenberger, who cut down the owl. Susie gently helped Helenberger untangle the fishing line. Then she raced the owl to the Ojai Raptor Center, uncertain it would survive. But after being nursed for three weeks, the owl was released back at Lake Los Carneros. Susie was there to photograph the happy event.
She was hooked. Ever since, she has volunteered for both Santa Barbara Wildlife Center (SBWC), and the Ojai Raptor Center (ORC). “Raptors are my love,” she says.
Susie has become an important volunteer for both organizations. Recently she was dispatched by SBWC to a home where a barn owl had been trapped in a chimney for 25 hours. It sat above the flue peering down at her. I was worried about the bird’s wings breaking as I
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reached for it, but the owl knew I was trying to help it and relaxed.” With her leather gloved hand, she grasped one talon, then both. Her other hand gently held the wings. Out it came unharmed. After consulting with the ORC’s Kim Stroud, Susie released it in a nearby open space.
“I cannot change the world,” said Susie, “but if I can change the world for one person or one animal for today, then I am doing okay. It has to be a daily thing.”
Thanksgiving is an especially appropriate time to think about the neighbors that need our help — both human and wildlife.
Tom Beland and Laurel Luby do both. The pair help organize the annual Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count. They also volunteer for Seal Watch and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara. As part of the Foodbank’s program, Tom helps teach Teens Love Cooking classes at Carpinteria Middle School. On my recent visit to their home, Tom was prepping a recipe for zucchini mini pizzas for his afternoon class. “I love the kids,” he told me. “And I try to encourage them to love vegetables.” He had also ordered a gorgeous cake for them from Reynaldo’s Bakery to celebrate their class graduation on Nov. 18.
Tom and Laurel have landscaped their backyard for wildlife with native plants and bird feeders. Even on a drizzly day, when I stepped out into their backyard,
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I was dazzled by a cloud of hummingbirds buzzing a nectar feeder, bushtits splashing in a birdbath and Townsend’s warblers eating peanut butter. Astonishing numbers of birds darted amongst the flowers, bushes and trees.
“I love birds,” said Laurel. “I know that the science shows there are fewer birds in the world. So, it’s nice to see so many in our backyard. They all need our help.”
Nancy and David Hill have lived above Greenwell Preserve in Summerland for 30 years. Their approach to helping wildlife is keeping their land natural. Nancy wrote me to say: “I was so excited to see a roadrunner in our yard. For 20 years we had several and I would see them every day. Then, they disappeared.” Now, with American kestrels that used an owl box in her yard to fledge three young this year and with the return of a roadrunner, she feels like a protective mama. Both roadrunners and kestrel populations have greatly declined largely due to pesticides and poisons.
Over the years the Hills have seen the wildlife abundance dwindle around the Greenwell Preserve. They also lost a dog to poison.
Nancy regularly walks the White Buffalo Trail, which starts at reenwell Preserve and loops past the Ortega Dam. Not long ago a hiker reported a sick skunk staggering nearby and someone else told her about a dead coyote. And once, while walking the same trail I found a dead gray fox, a possible victim of secondary poisoning. From where the carcass lay, I could see the white T-shaped
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poison bait dispensers dotting the hillside below the reservoir, designed to kill ground squirrels before they weaken the earthen dam. They troubled me. I didn’t do anything about it. But Nancy Hill did. Concern for “her” roadrunner and the kestrels motivated her. She emailed Joel Degner, the engineer and operations division manager at the Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board (COMB). She asked that they explore nontoxic alternatives such as the TerraTrap to manage burrowing ground squirrels that could damage the reservoir. The TerraTrap kills instantly, humanely and cleanly. The company claims that “scavengers in the area will quickly adapt to checking the trap, clearing it out for you, and reducing labor significantly. A double win.
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see that the Ortega Dam had removed six or seven squirrel poison stations. In October, she wrote Degner again. “Today I watched a bobcat move across the earth part of the dam. Please tell me that rodent poisons have been removed?” They had.
Degner politely declined my Nov. 19 request for an interview, but in an email, he confirmed that C B has suspended the use of bait stations and amik ats.
If you are interested in the Dec. 20
Christmas Bird Count being organized by Laurel Luby and Tom Beland, go to carpbirdwatchers.org/cbc. Beginner and backyard birders are welcome.
To volunteer for the Teens Love Cooking program in Carpinteria, see foodbanksbc.org.
And to find out more about Cycling without Age, see cyclingwithoutagethemovie.com.
Nancy Baron is a senior fellow at UC Santa Barbara’s National Centre of Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS). A biologist and bird behavior watcher, she lives in the hills above Carpinteria with her writer and farmer husband Ken Weiss. She welcomes comments and questions at nancyebaron@gmail.com.
“We are implementing the TerraTraps as a pilot and will likely need (at) least a year to see how effective they are. It would be premature to speculate publicly whether they will be an adequate alternative to other options at this time.”
After persistently emailing, Hill got a response. Degner said they were going to explore the use of TerraTraps to see if they can replace the bait stations, which he confirmed used amik ats. amik Oats are a highly toxic poison lethal to wildlife and scavengers. If an animal scavenges a poisoned ground squirrel or rat, it will likely die.
In September, Nancy was thrilled to
So, after 30 years of poison bait, the wildlife that heavily use this area have a reprieve.
Thanks to Nancy Hill and the COMB for taking this important step to try to better manage and care for wildlife and humans.
And as anthropologist argaret ead famously said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
NANCY BARON
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Rotary honors member with Paul Harris Fellowship
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon recently awarded member Tom Ligare with the Paul Harris Fellowship award, named after Rotary’s founder, which honors individuals who demonstrate a commitment to Rotary’s ideals.
Ligare has been a member of the club since 2006, club member Karen Graf said. “It is both a recognition of extraordinary service and a celebration of giving. (...) The Paul Harris Fellowship award was a complete surprise to Tom, but we’re grateful for everything that Tom continues to do for Rotary,” Graf told Coastal View News Fellow club members Bob Berkenmeier and Roland Rotz also surprised Ligare with a song written by Berkenmeier, Graf said. “The song was a most unusual but creative way to have fun in the process of the celebration and honor,” Graf said.
Thanksgiving
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Ten members of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning volunteered at the Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club last week, assisting in the club’s annual Thanksgiving dinner. Club members served meals to 185 people, club President Stephen Gerteis told Coastal View News. “We’re honored to be part of this wonderful holiday event,” Gerteis said. “This was the fourth year in a row we’ve participated and we look forward to continuing next year.”
FFA stays busy
The Carpinteria High School (CHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter has had an eventful semester preparing for the 2026 livestock season, with three students earning their American Degree — the highest honor in the national FFA organization — earlier this month.
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(1)WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A ROAD NAMING APPLICATION AND (2)APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE ROAD NAMING APPLICATION
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Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval and issuance of a Road Naming application by the Planning and Development Department.
The development requested by this application is under the jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator and therefore a public hearing on the application is normally required prior to any action to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application However, in compliance with the Santa Barbara Land Use and Development Code Section 35.76.050.B.3.c the Director intends to waive the public hearing requirement unless a written request for such hearing is submitted by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department within the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Henry Wakamiya at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street Santa Barbara 93101-2058, by email at wakamiyah@countyofsb.org , or by fax at (805)568-2030. If a public
is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided.
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application. To qualify as an aggrieved person the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so.
Appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/sbco/Default.aspx , by 5:00p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non-business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.
For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Henry Wakamiya.
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information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://ca-santabarbaracounty.civicplus.pro/1 99/Planning-Permit-Process-Flow-Chart Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/160/Planning-Development
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The students received their degrees at the National FFA Convention, Carpinteria FFA Booster President Samantha McVee told Coastal View News. Fewer than 1% of FFA members nationwide ever achieve this milestone.
Throughout this semester, students tackled conferences, hands-on leadership training, a chapter Friendsgiving, a members-only Haunted Farm experience, and the annual Parliamentary Procedure event, which was hosted at CHS this year and attended by nearby Ventura Section schools, McVee said.
Another highlight of the semester, McVee said, was the annual Drive-Thru BBQ hosted on Nov. 8, which sold more than 250 family-style meal tickets. “This fundraiser supports student travel for leadership events, livestock expenses, farm improvements, and future fair needs,” she said.
McVee invites the community to view the chapter’s barbecue-themed tree at the Lions Club of Carpinteria’s annual Festival of Trees, open Nov. 28 to Dec. 14. McVee also extended gratitude to the Sheaffer family for its support; ichael eorges of eezy’s Backyard BB , who donated time to grill over 250 tri-tips; and the Carpinteria community.
From left, Sally Green, Kim Fly and John Gonzales serve
dinner at the Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club.
From left, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon member Karen Graf pins the Paul Harris Fellowship pin onto club member Tom Ligare’s la el.
FFA members on campus.
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Several Carpinteria High School seniors, pictured, will play leading roles in the Muses’ all ro uction ne t ee .
One act la s coming rom C S Muses
The fall production from the Carpinteria High School Muses begins next week, with two contrasting one-act plays scheduled for Dec. 3–6, 7 p.m., at the Carpinteria High School cafeteria.
The first play, Worth eeping by Alan Haehnel and Dirt Haehnel, follows a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world. The second, The onely ighthouse by B.D. Samuels, centers on two groups of friends who find shelter during a storm in an abandoned lighthouse with a haunted past.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for student/seniors, and can be purchased at the door; seats in the preferred seating area can be reserved in advance for $10 by emailing eunruh@cusd.net.
Arts groups organize Native American
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Artesania para la amilia and the Carpinteria Community ibrary, supported fiscally by the a Centra-Sumerlin oundation, welcomed Carpinteria kids and their adults to the library last Saturday for ative American Heritage Crafts Day.
ids created their own necklaces and drawings and watched a documentary, ourney to imuw, which centers on the Chumash people’s return to the island of imuw known today as Santa Cruz Island each year using traditional tomols. ative plants used by the Chumash were on display as well as books for those wanting to learn more about Native American culture, and history, Artesania para la amilia rogram Director Suzanne Requejo said in an email.
Donations elcome uring theater’s Season o i ingseries
The Alcazar Theatre will collect donations for several local organizations in the coming weeks during its Season of iving film series, theater representatives announced this week.
The film line up incudes Elf on riday, ov. 2 , at p.m.; The Holiday on riday, Dec. 1 at p.m.; Home Alone on Sunday, Dec. 21 at p.m.; and How the rinch Stole Christmas on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys for kids ages five to 11 during the Elf showing, with the toys benefiting the Carpinteria Boys & irls Club and irls Inc. of Carpinteria; non-perishable foods, gift cards, warm clothing and blankets during The Holiday showing, with items benefiting the Carpinteria Children’s roject and the Carpinteria Homeless roup; sweaters and coats during Home Alone, with donations benefiting the Santa Barbara escue ission; and
dry cat and dog food, as well as other pet supplies, during the showing of How the rinch Stole Christmas, with donations benefiting Santa Barbara Humane. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for seniors, kids and students. Several other activities including an Elf photo booth, a hot chocolate bar, an ugly sweater contest and a holiday basket contest are also planned.
et’s come together this holiday season to create lasting memories and make a positive impact for those in need, theater representative Connie eston said in an email on Monday.
See the full line-up online at thealcazar.org.The theater is located at 4 1 Carpinteria Ave.
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ary Henson is the ynda airly Carpinteria Art Center’s olunteer of the onth, the center announced this week.
Henson has been volunteering with the center since our humble beginnings, the center said on social media on onday, before the launch of the Charles o Bue allery and the obinson and cIntyre Studios. She can often be seen at the center volunteering on Sundays.
or her work, she was given a gift card for an art class, chocolates, and a copy of Small Town, Big Appetite, center representatives said.
The Cardona brothers create turtle mosaics.
SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL)
Exempt From Filing Fees Pursuant To Government Code Section 6103. CASE NO. 25CV06826
Carpinteria Unified School District, Plaintiff v. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE VALIDITY OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS, INCLUDING REFUNDING BONDS, TO BE ISSUED WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OF THE CARPINTERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ARISING UNDER A STIPULATED JUDGMENT, AN INDENTURE AND ANY OTHER RELATED CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED OR CONTEMPLATED BY THE CARPINTERIA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE ADOPTING OF A RESOLUTION PERTAINING THERETO, Defendants.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO):
NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 15, 2025, WHICH IS AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. READ THE INFOR MATION BELOW.
¡AVISO! USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO. EL TRIBUNAL PUEDE DECIDIR CON TRA USTED SIN AUDIENCIA MENOS QUE USTED RESPONDA MÁS TARDAR PARA EL 15 DE DICIEMBRE 2025, QUE ES DIEZ (10) DIAS DESPUÉS QUE TERMINE LA ULTIMA PUBLI CACIÓN DE ESTE CITATORIO. LEA LA INFORMACIÓN SIGUIENTE.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE MATTER OF THE VALIDITY OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS, INCLUDING REFUNDING BONDS, TO BE ISSUED WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS OF THE CARPINTERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ARISING UNDER A STIPULATED JUDGMENT, AN INDENTURE AND ANY OTHER RELATED CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED OR CONTEMPLATED BY THE CARPINTERIA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE ADOPTING OF A RESOLUTION PERTAINING THERETO.
DETAILED SUMMARY OF MATTER TO BE VALIDATED:
In December 2022, the District was sued in one lawsuit by former student (the “Tort Plaintiff”) who asserted claims for alleged personal injuries that had been revived under California Code of Civil Procedure § 340.1. The lawsuit is captioned Jeffrey Dreyer v. Doe 1, a Public Entity, et. al., No. 22CV04877 (Santa Barbara Super. Ct., filed Dec. 12, 2022) (collectively, the Lawsuit). After several years of litigation, the District and each tort plaintiff settled the matters, and agreed that stipulated judgment should be entered against the District in each of the Lawsuits (the “Judgments”). Such Judgments were duly entered. Under them, the District is obligated to, among 28 other things, pay the Judgment Obligee the lump sum of $1,750,000 (the “Settlement Payment”). Under the terms of the Judgment the District has not admitted fault. On October 28, 2025, after public notice in accordance with law, the Board adopted the Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the Board of Education of the Carpinteria Unified School District Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Carpinteria Unified School District Judgment Obligation Bonds in An Amount Not To Exceed $2,500,000, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of An Indenture and Authorizing a Validation Action and Other Matters Related Thereto” (the “Resolution”). Summarized, the Resolution authorized the District to issue bonds for the purpose of refunding the District’s obligations to the pay the Tort Plaintiff as required under the terms of the Judgment (the “Bonds”). The Resolution also authorized the District to execute and deliver an indenture (the “Indenture”) that establishes the terms and conditions upon which Bonds and any refunding bonds shall be issued. As authorized in the Indenture and the Resolution, the Bonds will be issued in an aggregate principal amount which shall not exceed the Settlement Payment set forth in the Judgment, plus the underwriter’s discount or placement agent’s fee, any original issue discount on the Bonds and the costs of issuance of the Bonds. As provided in the Resolution, in no event shall the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds exceed $2,500,000. The interest rate on the Bonds shall not exceed the maximum rate permitted by law, and the Bonds shall mature within 20 years from the date of their issuance. The interest rate on the Bonds shall not exceed the maximum rate permitted by law, and the Bonds shall mature within 20 years from the date of their issuance. The District brought this validation action to confirm the validity of this bond transaction and its terms, as described above and more specifically in the Complaint and exhibits thereto. The District seeks an order declaring, among other things, that the District’s incurrence of any and all indebtedness and/or liability in connection with the Bonds, and the District’s indebtedness is subject to an exemption to, and not otherwise subject to, the debt limitation set forth in Article XVI, Section
not create a new or different liability for purposes of the debt limitation set forth in Article XVI, Section 18 of the 28 California Constitution but, rather, merely evidence the change of the form of the existing involuntary liabilities of the District arising in tort, as reflected in the Judgment, which is an obligation imposed by law.
The Plaintiff has filed a civil complaint against you. If you wish to contest the legality or validity of the matter that is the subject of this lawsuit, you must appear and file with the Court a written pleading in response to the Complaint not later than December 15, 2025. Your pleading must be in the form required by the California Rules of Court. Your original pleading must be filed in this Court with proper filing fees and proof that a copy thereof was served on Plaintiff’s attorneys.
Unless you so respond, your default will be entered upon Plaintiff’s application, and this Court may enter a judgment against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. Persons who contest the legality or validity of the matters which are the subject of this lawsuit will not be subject to punitive action, such as wage garnishment or seizure of their real or personal property.
YOU MAY SEEK THE ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY IN ANY MATTER CON NECTED WITH THE COMPLAINT OR THIS SUMMONS. SUCH ATTORNEY SHOULD BE CONSULTED PROMPTLY SO THAT YOUR PLEADING MAY BE FILED OR ENTERED WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY THIS SUMMONS. SI USTED DESEA SOLICITAR EL CON SEJO DE UN ABOGADO EN ESTE ASUNTO, DEBERÍA HACERLO IN MEDIATAMENTE, PARA QUE, SU REPUESTA ESCRITA, SI HAY ALGUNA, PUEDA SER REGISTRADA TIEMPO. CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 25CV06826
The name and address of the court is (El nombre y la dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara Anacapa Division Department 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney is (El nombre, la dirección el número de telèfono del abogado del demandante es):
Kristopher R. Wood, Esq. Donald S. Field Esq. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe 2050 Main Street, Suite 1100 Irvine, CA 92614-8255
Telephone: (949) 567-6700
Facsimile: (949) 567-6710
Craig Price, Esq. price@g-tlaw.com GRIFFITH & THORNBURGH, LLP
8 E. Figueroa Street, Suite 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Telephone: (805) 965-5131
Facsimile: (805) 965-6751
ELECTRONICALLY FILED: Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer 11/7/2025 11:05 AM By: Sarah Sisto, Deputy
Publish: November 13, 20, 27, 2025
CAPP Advertisement
Carpinteria Valley Water District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) –Conveyance Pipelines
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Carpinteria Valley Water District’s offices located at 1301 Santa Ynez Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013, until December 9, up to, but no later than, 10:00 AM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on November 14 at 10:00 AM at Carpinteria Valley Water District’s offices at 1301 Santa Ynez Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013. The pre-bid conference will consist of presentation and discussion, in which Bidders must attend either in-person or through Zoom. Bidders are encouraged to walk the pipeline alignment. There is no part of the pipeline alignment with restricted access. The Zoom Link for the pre-bid conference is: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/86084988377
The Project includes the following Work:
Construction of approximately 4,700 10inch and 805-ft 8-inch PVC purified water pipeline from the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project’s (CAPP) Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) to injection wells located on Linden Ave and Meadow View Lane, valves, blowoffs, combination air valves, and other pipeline appurtenances
Construction of approximately 815-ft of 12-inch PVC backwash pipeline from the Linden Injection Well site to the Meadow View Injection Well site.
Construction of gravity backwash pipeline system, including approximately 290-ft of 8”, 330-ft of 24”, and 250-ft of 12” gravity pipelines, junction structures, and a connection to the existing sanitary collection system.
Construction of 810-ft of electrical duct bank from the Linden Injection Well site to the Meadow View Injection Well site.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents: Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://www.tricoblue.com/
projects/2965/details/carpinteria-advanced-purification-project-conveyance
State and Federal Funding Notice
Bidders are advised that State and Federal funds will be used for construction, which carries certain State and Federal contract requirements found within the Instructions to Bidders and Contract Documents. The Bidders’ attention is specifically directed to the Funding Agreement Conditions of the Construction Contract in the Contract Documents, which include information on Federal Prevailing Wage Requirements and BABA Compliance.
Labor Compliance
Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773, Owner has obtained the prevailing rate of per diem wages and the prevailing wage rate for holiday and overtime work applicable in Santa Barbara County from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute this contract. A copy of these prevailing wage rates may be obtained via the internet at: www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/.
In addition, a copy of the Davis Bacon prevailing rate of per diem wages is attached to the Bidding Documents and the latest can be downloaded at the following address: https://sam.gov/ and shall be made available to interested parties upon request. The successful Bidder shall post a copy of the prevailing wage rates at each job site. It shall be mandatory upon the Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractors, to comply with all Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to the payment of not less than the said specified prevailing wage rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract, employment of apprentices, hours of labor and debarment of contractors and subcontractors. Since this Project is funded in whole or in part with federal funds, the work must also comply with the minimum rates for wages for laborers and mechanics as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the provisions of Davis-Bacon. As between the State and Federal rates, the higher of the two rates must be paid. Attention is directed to the Funding Agreement Conditions section of the Bidding Documents.
No Contractor or Subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. Contractors MUST be a registered “public works contractor” with the DIR AT THE TIME OF BID. Any contract on a public works project entered into between a contractor and a debarred subcontractor is void as a matter of law. A debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money for performing work as a subcontractor on a public works contract. Any public money that is paid to a debarred subcontractor shall be returned to the Owner. The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of wages to workers of a debarred subcontractor used on the Work.
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this Project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this Contract and applicable law in its Bid.
Licenses Unless otherwise provided in the Instructions to Bidders, each Bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to sections 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code in the following classification(s) throughout the time it submits its Bid and for the duration of the Contract: Bidder must possess a valid Class A Contractor’s license.
Publish: November 13, 20, 27, 2025
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LISET NAVARRO AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 25CV04983 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: LISET NAVARRO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: LISET NAVARRO
Proposed name LISET NAVARRO-NOVA
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING JANUARY 26
2026 at 10:00 am, Dept: 5, 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 11/19/2025 by Colleen K. Sterne Judge of the Superior Court.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 11/19/2025. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Baksh, Narzalli, Deputy Clerk. Publish: Nov. 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2025
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
SOUTH BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CASE NUMBER: 25BAR-00107
DATE OF HEARING: December 5, 2025
MEETING BEINGS: 9:00 A.M
SUBJECT: Weidl Caps LLC Demolition & New Mixed-Development
Request of Eva Turenchalk, Agent for the Owner, White Caps Summerland, LLC to consider case No. 25BAR-00107 for Conceptual review of a new consisting of 2 duplexes (duplex 1: 1,212 square feet, duplex 2: 864 square feet) and a 2,791 square foot restaurant with outdoor seating area. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: 1,174 square foot residence with 711 square foot deck, and 457 square foot garage (all to be removed). The proposed project will require approximately 610 cubic yards of cut and 105 cubic yards of fill. The property is 0.33 acre parcel, zoned C-1, and shown as Assessor Parcel Number 005-182-010, located at 120 Hollister Street, in the Summerland Community Plan Area, Second Supervisorial District.
Anyone interested in this matter is invited to join and speak in support or in opposition to the projects. Written comments are also welcome. All letters should be addressed to the Santa Barbara County Board of Architectural Review, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101 (Attn: Hearing Support).
For further information, please contact the project planner Tatiana Cruz via email cruzt@countyofsb.org or the SBAR secretary, Jonathan Martin at (805) 568-3374 or martinj@countyofsb.org or via FAX at (805) 568-2030.
If you challenge the project 25BAR-00107 in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Architectural Review Board prior to the public hearing.
The order of the agenda is subject to change, please contact Hearing Support prior to the meeting for any additional changes.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The South Board of Architectural Review provides in-person participation as well as virtual participation until further notice.
The following methods of participation are available to the public.
1. You may observe the live stream of the South Board of Architectural Review online at: YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hPfWWxJ_kd_oF6fPAygBA
2. If you wish to make a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, the following methods are available:
• Distribution to the South Board of Architectural Review Members - Submit your comment via email prior to the commencement of the South Board of Architectural Review meeting. Please submit your comment to the Recording Secretary at martinj@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.
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Topic: South Board of Architectural Review 12/5/2025
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UNPREDICTABLE WILDERNESS
CHUCK GRAHAM
Absolutely nothing sounded good to eat the entire day. All I could stomach was dried passion fruit rounds from Trader Joe’s. Other than that, my mouth remained dry and my appetite nil on 14,032-foot Mount Langley in the Eastern Sierra.
Forrest Van Stein and I had a tight window between leading kayak tours at Santa Cruz Island, and settled on trekking up ount angley, one of fifteen 14,000foot peaks in California. We’d both been on Mount Langley in the past but it’s never enough until it is.
Mount Langley isn’t the steepest or most technical peak in the Eastern Sierra, but the mountain is broad, and it’s a long day. It’s at least 22 miles round-trip. Factor in post-holding in knee-deep snow, and Mount Langley was an absolute slog. I joked with Forrest, saying, “They ought to rename Mount Langley, Mount Longley.” The miles mounted as the last two miles felt like five.
Still, it’s a beautiful swath of the Eastern Sierra. The approach was gorgeous, especially strolling through Cottonwood Lakes. Several of the tarns were iced over, and with a rare winter storm in mid-October, snow and ice blanketed even the lower sections of the Eastern Sierra.
I also had a hankering for Sierra bighorn sheep, one of the rarest sheep species on the planet. As Forrest and I ascended through the maze of lakes, a couple climbers descending told us they saw sheep. I was excited. I’ve seen them a few times on and around Mount Langley, but they blend in well against the gritty granite and are always elusive.
After reaching the crest of New Army Pass at around 8 p.m., Forrest and I hunkered down in the granite and snow. Forrest had a one-man tent and slept in a gravelly gully. I slept just above, behind a granite slab on the ground, but I forgot my air mattress. I settled for my foam pad, a blanket and my sleeping bag, good enough for one night of freezing my tail off. o sleep or half sleep for me as streaks of shooting stars flashed across the Eastern Sierra.
At first light, alpine glow swept across the Inyo Mountains to the east, with soft pinkish hues melding onto Mount Langley just to the north. The view from my sleeping bag was epic.
We left our sleeping bags, tent, pads and a few other items behind — anything
Longing for Mount Langley
to lighten our loads as we began trekking through the snow. Curious sheep visited us sometime in the night, their well-defined tracks etched in crunchy snow. That was our only hint that they were around, but Mount Langley, being a vast, wide-open mountain, gives bighorns a better chance of survival. They rely on their superior vision and open space to spot predators.
Three hours later, Forrest and I topped out on Mount Langley. No one else was on the summit as the two of us huddled out of the wind behind a block of granite. Snow-capped Mount Whitney lay to the north, and the north ridge of Lone Pine Peak knifed to the northeast, just spectacular mountain topography 360 degrees in the Eastern Sierra and Inyo Mountains. aybe we spent five frigid minutes
on the talus summit, and then descended back to a sweeping plateau, loose scree quickening our pace. From there though, it was another 400-foot ascent back to our sleeping bags. Our legs were heavy and the monotony of plunging ice axe and hiking poles in the snow wore on us.
After returning to our gear, we had eight miles to get back to the trailhead. Both of us wanted to rest and crawl into our sleeping bags that had been warming in the sun, but it’s a guide’s life and the islands beckoned. Several hours later we were gratefully back at my van, rolling down into Lone Pine.
As we made our way back to town, hunger pangs increased. My appetite had returned. Something salty, something
greasy crept into my mind and my mouth watered. At the Mount Whitney Restaurant, they had a grilled cheese with bacon, but I felt it needed avocado to make it complete. Forrest ordered the same thing, and we also inhaled our French fries. After we finished off our grilled cheese and fries the waitress asked us how we were doing with our food.
“The grilled cheese was perfect,” I said. Maybe more than Mount Langley.
Adventure and travel writer Chuck Graham lives in Carpinteria and contributes his writing and photography to publications far and wide. For more wildlife photos, visit chuckgrahamphoto.com or follow Graham on Instagram at @chuckgrahamphoto.
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NOVEMBER 27, 2025
Car interia senior Micah Smith ghts or ossession o the all.
Warriors basketball seasons in full swing
R AN P. CR P O OS ROSANA S N
Carpinteria’s boys and girls basketball teams have begun their new seasons, with both teams picking up their first wins of the year last week.
The boys basketball team — playing under new head coach Terrell riffin started out slow in its season opener on the road against Dunn School in Los Olivos on Nov. 17. The Warriors had strong performances from returning starters Chris Reed and Sammy Medel, but it was the Earwigs who took the win 65-36.
Two days later, coach ri n and the Warriors hosted the Thacher Toads for the first home game of the year at Carpinteria gymnasium. In this game, the high-paced Thacher team took an early lead and the Warriors were unable to recover, as the Toads stretched their lead and pulled away for the 5 -2 win.
n ov. 21, the Warriors boys were back on the road to face illanova rep in Ojai. In this game, Carpinteria kept pace in a tight game and the Warriors pulled away to give coach ri n his first win of the year by a score of 4 -41.
With the win, Carpinteria boys basketball is now 1-2 overall, with two home games this week against Orcutt Academy and almdale Aerospace Academy.
arriors girls in three in a ro
Carpinteria girls basketball had a busy first week of the season, with four games over four straight days.
The Warriors, led by returning head coach Henry Gonzales, overcame a tough first-game loss and went on to win three games in a row to start the year with a 3-1 record.
The Warriors had a tough matchup against Santa Maria in the season opener at the Bishop Diego Bird Cage Classic Tournament in Santa Barbara on Nov. 1 . Carpinteria kept it close for much of the game, but in the fourth uarter Santa
Maria pulled away to extend its lead and eventually take the win, 50-41.
Despite the loss, Carpinteria had a strong showing from three returning players: senior Jamaica Cook, senior Charlotte Cooney and junior Leona McClellan. The three combined for 5 points, while Cook was a force on the boards with 14 solo rebounds.
The next day, the Warriors girls took on East Bakersfield for the second game of the Bird Cage Classic. In this game, the Warriors fell behind early, trailing 2 - 5 at halftime before coach onzales made some adjustments and Carpinteria roared back to claim its first win of the year by a final score of 1-4 .
Once again it was Cooney, Cook and c ellan leading the way for the Warriors. Cooney scored a team-high 2 points, while Cook snagged 14 rebounds and McLellan added 10 points. The game also served as a debut performance from freshman Amalia Castaneda, who contributed nine points in the win.
n ov. 21, the Warriors traveled for a Citrus Coast League road game against Hueneme. This game was a dominant performance from Carpinteria’s entire roster, with Cook, McClellan and Castaneda all scoring in the double-digits.
Carpinteria made it three wins in a row the next day, as the Warriors returned
for the final day of the Bird Cage Classic against alley Christian Academy. Carpinteria took a 1-1 lead by halftime and held off a second-half comeback to take the win 50-4 . Seniors Cooney and Cook both scored 16 points in the win. This was not our best effort but we did enough to win the game,” coach onzales said. ood teams find a way to win whenever they don’t play their best. I believe we are that team.”
Carpinteria girls basketball is now 3-1 overall and 1-0 in league play. The Warriors will take a short break before returning to the court to host Agoura on Dec. 4.
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SHORT STOPS
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Carpinteria runners take on CIF Cross Country Finals
Carpinteria’s girls cross country team — and one member of the boys team — traveled to Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) to take on the CIF Division 5 Cross Country Finals on Nov. 22.
The entire girls team competed, with junior Jaqueline Guadian leading the way, finishing off her year as a CI inals medalist with a 1 th place finish out of nearly 120 runners in the division. Sophomore ila artins finished in 50th place, while freshman enelope owe finished in 4th place in her first year on the s uad.
In the boys race, Carpinteria junior Max Soto competed as an individual. Soto had a solid race, finishing in 2nd place out of the 120 runners in Division 5.
“It was a great experience for them to race in the CIF Finals and attempt to qualify for the California State meet,” said Carpinteria coach Angel Silva. “They now have a goal to return to and it gives them something to work towards next season. I’m proud of both the girls and boys teams and all the hard work they put in for a successful season.The coaches just guide and direct them, the student-athletes are the ones that put in all the hard work to get here.”
Carpinteria tennis players compete in CIF
Four members of Carpinteria’s girls tennis team earned a chance to compete at the first round of the CI Sectionals on onday. Singles specialists Izzy Scott and Aubrey Alcaraz took on the singles competition at Cate School, while the dynamic duo of sisters Charlotte and Caroline Cooney competed at the doubles event hosted at Carpinteria High School.
In the singles competition, Scott had an uphill battle against Melisandre Mayo from Dos ueblos High School, losing in two straight sets. Alcaraz, the Citrus Coast eague singles champion, had a similar struggle, suffering a two-set loss against the Marmonte League Champion, Michelle Qi from Westlake High School.
The Cooney sisters found success in their first matchup against the doubles team from Saugus. They played off each other well, taking an early lead in the first set and holding off a potential Saugus comeback to close out with a win in two sets.
With the win, the sisters earned a chance to compete against the top seeded team in the region, Alena Kiltsova and Giana Mucci of Calabasas. Up until that point, Carpinteria’s standout senior Charlotte Cooney had not lost a match all year.
But this matchup against Calabasas proved to be too much for the duo from Carpinteria, and the top-rated Calabasas duo claimed the win in two sets.
“We seemed to adjust well to their pace but their experience, movement and power proved to be too much,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant. “Charlotte matched their power and placement in serving and Caroline did an excellent job of keeping her groundstrokes crosscourt and away from their tough net players. But ultimately, the Calabasas team was just too strong. They will definitely be a contender for the CIF doubles crown.”
Bryant commended all four Carpinteria players for their play during the season and at the sectionals. “I am very proud of all of them and they all showed a lot of fight even when things were not going their way, he said.
He also bid a fond farewell to Charlotte Cooney, a senior who has been a core piece of the Warriors tennis program for the past four years. “It was Charlotte’s last match and her first loss of the season, he said. But she goes out as a four time Citrus Coast eague Doubles champion pretty amazing
Warriors boys soccer opens season with nonleague matches
Carpinteria boys soccer opened up the season with two non-league preseason road matches. The Warriors tied Santa Barbara 1-1 on ov. 1 , then suffered a 2-0 loss to Oxnard on Nov. 22.
Against Oxnard, the Warriors had a few chances on goal early in the game, before xnard broke through with the first goal at the 0-minute mark. xnard scored its second goal just a few minutes later.
“I’m proud of these boys for sticking with each other to the end,” said Carpinteria head coach Edgar endoza. We don’t take this as a loss, but more as a learning experience and move on with a long exciting season ahead.”
Carpinteria boys soccer will take a break before taking on Dos Pueblos on the road on Dec. 2.
ON DECK
Saturday, Nov. 29
Carpinteria Boys Basketball at Palmdale Aerospace, 5:30 p.m.
*Cate Football vs Lancaster Baptist (CIF Championship), 1 p.m.
*Denotes Home Game
Warriors girls water polo picks up two wins
Carpinteria girls water polo picked up two wins out of four matches during a busy week, with the Warriors advancing to a record of 3-2 on the season.
Carpinteria rolled to a decisive 14-2 victory on the road against ewbury ark on ov. 1 , with the offense anchored by the group of Hazel Dugr , ucia Smith, Holiday Smith and Mina Handall, who combined for seven of the team’s goals in the win.
On Nov. 21–22, the Warriors traveled to the annual Ventura Invitational tournament, where Carpinteria played three matches over two days.
The Warriors started the tournament with a few players out due to injuries and illness, but despite the reduced bench, Carpinteria competed well against the tough competition, finishing in sixth place with one win out of three matches.
Carpinteria lost in the first game of the weekend against Agoura, 20-5, before recovering with a 12- win over ong Beach oly in the second game. The Warriors finished the weekend tournament with a 15- loss to urrieta alley.
The trio of Dugr , Smith and adison ee led the scoring effort in the tournament, combining for 1 goals across all three games. n defense, Dugr , Handall and Smith came away with important steals, while goaltender wen ostma held firm inside the net.
Coaches Russell Russo and Mandi de Witte gave the team credit for “playing their hearts out” and said the tournament was a great opportunity to play against some of the best teams in the region.
“We were very proud of how they stuck with it,” coach Russo said. “They didn’t give up, and competed to the fullest, even when we were facing teams that are typically powerhouse programs.”
Cate Rams roundup
Cate football put on a show during a 4 -14 win over Calvary Baptist in the CI Division 2 Semifinals at Warkentin Stadium San arcos High School in Santa Barbara on Nov. 21. With the win, the Rams will now play in the CIF Championship game against Lancaster Baptist on Nov. 29.
Cate’s playoff run has been led by the team’s high-powered offense and stingy defense. In the Semifinal game, five different players scored touchdowns, and the Rams defense snagged multiple interceptions. Quarterback Alek Kroehl tossed two touchdown passes, while running back Josh Butler added two scores of his own.
The ams have played in the CI semifinals for the past three years, but Cate has not reached the Championship game since the ams team won its first title over race Brethren in 2021. Cate will host the CIF Championship on campus at Meldman Field this Saturday at 1 p.m.
“It is exciting to get back to the championship game,” said Cate head coach Ben Soto. “We know to win the big one, we have to put together a complete four-quarter effort next week. I am proud of the effort that got us here, and I know our best football is yet to come.”
In other Cate sports action, the ams girls basketball team picked up its first win of the year on the road against Faith Baptist on Nov. 20.
The Rams took control early on with stingy defense. Then, after a few halftime adjustments from Cate head coach aura oore, the offense started to gel and the Rams pulled away to take the win, 35-21.
“Our man defense was smothering from the start,” coach Moore said. “Even though we struggled to find the basket early, our defensive pressure kept us right in it.
Cate is now 1-1 heading into the Thanksgiving break. The Rams will return to the hardwood to host Dunn School on Dec. 9. “Not only do we head into the break with a great win, but every player on the team contributed,” coach Moore said. “We’re excited for a season of continual growth.”
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1437 hrs / Narcotics / 1000 block Casitas Pass Road
Two suspects entered a local store and concealed several items into their pockets and bags. An employee recognized one of the subjects as a fre uent thief from the store and called law enforcement. The employee updated dispatch while deputies responded and advised them that the suspects entered a different nearby store. The suspects were contacted and arrested. A subsequent search of their vehicle resulted in a baggie with methamphetamine residue and glass smoking device. Deputies contacted the suspects parole and probation o cers, both of whom put a detainer on them.
Saturday, Nov. 22
1246 hrs / Theft / 800 block Walnut Avenue
The victim called to report that numerous items had been stolen from his unlocked vehicle on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The victim believes it may be someone who previously stole from his property. The total loss of property is estimated at $1,575.
ANGEL SILVA
Jaqueline Guadian celebrates winning a medal at the CIF Finals on Nov. 22.
TINA LEE
Lucia Smith tries to get a shot on goal against Agoura.
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CARPINTERIA
CALLING ALL BUTTERFLIES AND BEES
Creating a safe haven for caterpillars. Nurturing kids’ love of butterflies. Offering native plants and pollinators a chance to blossom. Bringing 1980s childhood memories to today’s generation. In Carpinteria, locals thrive on nurturing nature. Connected by their love of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds, four Carpinterians spoke to Carpinteria Magazine about doing their part in bringing pollinators to this small corner of the world.
SOUTH ON LINDEN AND TURN UP THE VOLUME
Rock and soul” is the motto that South on Linden plays by. The popular band, known for drawing big crowds at local haunts like the Arts Center, Avocado Festival, Alcazar Theatre, and Island Brewing Company, is comprised of serious musicians who take pride in their work and want their name associated with a good quality show. Credited as founder of South on Linden, Lenny Price’s philosophy for a “really good” band is “every member is important, and everyone needs to have the same work ethic. Doing the homework so when you come to rehearsal you’re rehearsing, not learning.”
CIMWI TO THE RESCUE
There’s a reason some people call them sea dogs. Seals and sea lions play like our canine friends. When they’re distressed, they give you that sideways puppy glance, the whites of their eyes eclipsing the rim of the dark iris, a look that draws you in, seems to connect and ask for help. On a gray day last September, a team of mostly volunteers transported two rehabilitated sea lions to a secluded beach in Hollister Ranch, where the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute, best known as CIMWI (“sim-wee”), released them.
NATURE PLAY
Kellen Meyer recalls two vivid moments critical to her life as a professional artist. The first was inspirational. During a morning beach walk, sand striations caught her eye. At home, she transformed her vision of those sandy patterns into a 13-foottall, five-foot-wide textured sculpture of knit wool. She titled it “In Search of Wonder.” The second moment was more practical, arriving in 2021 when she signed the lease on an art studio overlooking the Carpinteria Salt Marsh. Her work had outgrown space at home, she remembers, and it was time to “really take this seriously — because the rent is due.”
Mandi de Witte earns Carlston Outstanding Teachers of America award
BY JUN STARKEY
Carpinteria High School (CHS) science teacher Mandi de Witte has been named one of five recipients of the 2025 Carlston Outstanding Teachers of America award, after being nominated by several of her former students. De Witte, and her fellow honorees, will receive a $10,000 cash award, along with a $2,000 grant for CHS that will be awarded in de Witte’s name.
The award, presented by the nonprofit Above & Beyond Teaching, recognizes exceptional public high school teachers who work in challenging environments throughout California, the organization stated in a press release last week. Teachers who receive the award are nominated by former students who are enrolled in or have graduated from four-year colleges.
“This award means so much because it came from my former students, who felt strongly enough about the difference I made in their lives to nominate me,” de Witte said in a press release sent out last week. “They’re the reason I love this job; they make me laugh every day and remind me that teaching isn’t about perfection, but about human connection.”
The former students that nominated de Witte, according to the press release,
described de Witte as a transformational educator whose high expectations, innovative teaching strategies, and unwavering encouragement ignited their passion for learning. Many shared how her influence extended far beyond the classroom, instilling confidence and a belief in their own potential.
The selection process for the award includes interviews with the nominee, up to 10 former students, the nominee’s school principal, and the nominee’s teaching colleagues. Finalists are then observed in their classrooms by Above & Beyond Teaching’s Executive Director Dr. Beverly Young, to assess teaching style, engagement, and impact.
In addition to the award, de Witte will join a group of 104 previous recipients as members of Above & Beyond Teaching’s Board of Advisors. She will also participate in the organization’s Teacher Leadership Academy and the Annual Educational Symposium, which addresses issues in California education, and provides mentorship and professional development to early-career educators across the state.
De Witte will be recognized as an awardee at an upcoming Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting, to be held in December.
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Carpinteria High School science teacher Mandi de Witte has been named a recipient of the 2025 Carlston Outstanding Teachers of America award.