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Marquez family named Avofest Honorary Chairs

Arts Center celebrates 25 years

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While many local surfers were chasing the recent big swells up and down the county, Izzy Scott was happy to stay close to home, catching waves at Tar Pits on Labor Day. And the summer vibes aren’t over yet: unusually warm weather has settled over the Central Coast this week, with sunny skies and warmer-than-normal temperatures expected to linger into the weekend.

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Fire District to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11

The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District will hold two remembrance ceremonies Friday, Sept. 11, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Community members are invited to join district personnel in honoring those who lost their lives and recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the nation’s first responders. The first ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at Fire Station 61, 911 Walnut Ave. in Carpinteria. A second ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. at Fire Station 62, 2375 Lillie Ave. in Summerland. The public is welcome to attend either ceremony.

Public invited to weigh in on murals again

The city of Carpinteria and Carpinteria Cultural Foundation will hold a second community outreach session on the proposed 10-panel historical mural project Thursday, Sept. 10, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Seal Fountain in the 800 block of Linden Avenue. The proposed murals, designed by artist Rick Sharp, would be installed around the Community Plaza and depict people and communities associated with Carpinteria’s history. The city is seeking public feedback on the project’s historical content and artistic design as part of the review process established under its Public Artwork Policy. Community members can stop by during the three-hour session to view the proposal, learn more about the project and provide input. Feedback gathered through the outreach process will be provided to the Carpinteria City Council as its review continues.

County to host El Niño readiness meeting

With seasonal forecasts predicting above-normal rainfall from October through April, Santa Barbara County and the city of Carpinteria are preparing for the possibility of flooding, debris flows and road closures this winter, according to the city’s newsletter, “The Current.” County and city crews are clearing culverts, reinforcing beach berms and positioning emergency equipment throughout the region in preparation for potential storms. Residents can learn more about winter preparations during a virtual El Niño Community Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 5:30–7 p.m. County officials will discuss the seasonal weather forecast, local flood-control efforts and emergency preparedness and safety measures. Spanish interpretation and closed captioning will be available. Residents may register for the virtual meeting through Santa Barbara County’s ZoomGov site. Local storm information, weather monitoring and emergency notifications are also available through ReadySBC.org.

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Planning responsibly for growth, while prioritizing affordable and workforce housing

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From left, Mayra Romero, Jenna Welty, Dr. Jamie Persoon, Carpinteria Unified School District Superintendent Diana Rigby, Jasmin Mendez and Edith Botello celebrate Westerlay Orchids’ annual back-to-school fundraiser, which raised $26,672.54 for local students this year.

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Westerlay fundraiser raises more than $26,000 for local students

Promoting accessible government and impactful public participation

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For the ninth consecutive year, Westerlay Orchids has turned a week of orchid sales into support for Carpinteria students, raising $26,672.54 during its annual back-to-school fundraiser. From Aug. 24 through Aug. 29, the Carpinteria-based orchid grower donated 100% of proceeds from its retail showroom to the Carpinteria Unified School District. This year’s donation will help fund field trips for Carpinteria Middle School students. Recent school trips have included visits to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the Getty Villa and the Los Angeles Zoo, as well as an endof-year trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain for eighth graders. “Giving back to the community that has supported our business for generations is deeply important to us,” Westerlay Orchids Owner and President Toine Overgaag said. “We’re proud to partner with the Carpinteria School District

and invest in the enrichment of local students.” Overgaag said the company is especially pleased that the fundraiser can help provide students with experiences beyond the classroom. “It’s incredibly rewarding to know that our support can help provide opportunities that allow young people in our community to grow and thrive,” he said. Westerlay’s partnership with the school district has supported a variety of programs over the years. Previous fundraiser proceeds have helped pay for student field trips, STEM programs at Aliso School, library improvements at Canalino School and equipment for an engineering program at Carpinteria High School. Westerlay Orchids, a second-generation family-run company, grows and distributes more than 4 million orchids annually. The company’s retail showroom is located at 3504 Via Real and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Carpinterian Bob Smith makes run for Congress Retired Navy commander challenges incumbent Salud Carbajal for 24th District seat

BY MICHAEL VANSTRY Carpinteria voters will see a familiar hometown face on the congressional ballot this November, with local resident Bob Smith challenging incumbent Rep. Salud Carbajal for California’s 24th Congressional District. Smith, a Republican who describes himself as politically moderate, advanced from California’s June primary to face Democrat Carbajal in the Nov. 3 general election. Carbajal received 54.4% of the districtwide primary vote, while Smith finished second with 35.9%. The contest puts Smith up against an incumbent who has represented the Central Coast in Congress since 2017. Carbajal won reelection in 2024 with 62.7% of the districtwide vote, including 63.5% in Santa Barbara County. For Carpinterians, however, Smith’s candidacy brings an unusual local connection to the congressional race. Smith has lived in Carpinteria since 2008 with his wife, Adriana Gonzalez-Smith, whose family has roots in the community going back generations. The couple has a 12-year-old son, and Smith said his family’s ties to Carpinteria played a major role in his decision to run. “My son is 12. He is the fifth generation of my wife’s family connected to Carpinteria,” Smith told Coastal View News. “I want him to have a future here.” Smith’s own path to Carpinteria began far from the Central Coast. He grew up in a lower income family in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, left high school in the 10th grade to support himself and joined the U.S. Navy at 18. Over more than 26 years in the Navy, Smith rose from enlisted technician to commander and engineering leader. He earned degrees in engineering technology and systems engineering and was named the U.S. Navy Engineer of the Year in 2023. His service included deployments supporting operations in Iraq and Af-

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Bob Smith, a Carpinteria resident and retired U.S. Navy commander, is challenging incumbent Rep. Salud Carbajal for California’s 24th Congressional District in the Nov. 3 general election. ghanistan, counter-piracy missions and ballistic missile defense operations. After retiring from the Navy, he continued working as a defense systems engineer. In Carpinteria, Smith has coached AYSO soccer, while his son is in swim club at Carpinteria Community Pool. He said his involvement locally has been “less about building a political résumé and more about building a life here.” That local focus is central to his campaign. Smith said he believes Carpinteria should receive a greater share of fed-

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Bob Smith reunites with his son after returning from his final U.S. Navy deployment in 2024. Smith retired after more than 26 years of military service and now lives with his family in Carpinteria.

eral infrastructure and other funding. Among the projects he would pursue are improvements to the community pool, a pool at Carpinteria High School, road improvements and expanded STEAM facilities in local schools. He said a congressional office should work with local agencies to identify federal programs, develop competitive projects and pursue grants and community project funding. For local roads, for example, Smith said he would work with the city and Santa Barbara County Association of Governments on eligible Department of Transportation programs. Beyond Carpinteria-specific projects, Smith identified housing and affordability, wildfire and disaster resilience, and water and energy infrastructure as three of his priorities. On housing, Smith said Congress can help finance roads, water, sewer and transportation infrastructure needed to support housing while leaving land-use decisions to local communities. He also favors federal policies intended to assist first-time homebuyers and discourage large institutional investors from competing for starter homes. “The goal is not to build everywhere,” Smith said. “It is to create a healthy regional housing ecosystem so someone who grows up here still has a realistic opportunity to build a career, raise a family and own a home on the Central Coast.” On immigration, Smith supports a secure border while advocating a path to legal residency and citizenship for qualifying DACA recipients. He also supports changes to agricultural and migrant-worker visa programs, saying Central Coast agriculture depends on a predictable legal workforce. “I feel particularly strongly about DACA,” Smith said. “Deporting someone who was brought here as a child, grew up here, graduated from our schools, stayed out of serious trouble and built a life here is unethical.” He added that “a secure border and humane immigration policy are not opposing ideas.” Energy is another area where Smith has outlined a mix of approaches. He supports keeping Diablo Canyon operating, maintaining natural-gas generation where needed, expanding rooftop solar and distributed energy, modernizing the electrical grid and pursuing small mod-

ular nuclear reactors. “On energy, my priorities are reliability, affordability and environmental performance,” Smith said. “I am skeptical of projects that impose major environmental or economic costs without delivering reliable power at the scale promised.” Smith describes himself as a moderate who is “close to the political center.” California Secretary of State records show that Smith was registered with no party preference in 2024-25 before registering as a Republican for 2025-26. An online iVoterGuide profile also labels Smith a moderate, while his campaign emphasizes what it calls “common sense” and “common ground.” Smith said he does not believe either political party should dictate his positions. “I will never blindly agree with any political party,” he said. “The best interests of the Central Coast should always be the top priority.” Asked directly about the man he hopes to replace, Smith credited Carbajal for his years as a Santa Barbara County supervisor and described the congressman as likable and someone who built a reputation for working across political lines. But Smith argues that Carbajal’s congressional record falls short and said he would bring a more results-oriented approach to Washington. Carbajal, for his part, points to more than $50 million in federal funding secured for Central Coast projects, as well as his work on the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which his office says has delivered more than $1 billion for projects throughout the region. Smith said his military and engineering background would shape how he approaches the job. “I spent 26 years in the military in organizations where leadership was measured by results,” Smith said. “That is the standard I would bring to Congress: Define the objective, build the coalition, compete for resources and accomplish the mission.” For Smith, though, the campaign ultimately circles back to Carpinteria and his son. “I want him to have a future here,” Smith said. “I am not asking voters to entrust me with a political career. I am asking them to entrust me with a problem-solving mission.”

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Cecilio Marquez and Mary Valadez Marquez of Rancho Santa Cecilia have been named honorary chairs of the 40th annual California Avocado Festival. The longtime Carpinteria growers are known for their locally grown avocados and exotic fruits, which they sell at area farmers markets and the annual avocado festival.

Marquez family named honorary chairs of 40th Avocado Festival BY CVN STAFF

The California Avocado Festival has named longtime Carpinteria growers Cecilio Marquez and Mary Valadez Marquez of Rancho Santa Cecilia as honorary chairs of this year’s 40th annual festival. The selection recognizes the Marquez family’s longstanding ties to Carpinteria agriculture and the festival, where Rancho Santa Cecilia has been a familiar presence selling locally grown avocados and exotic fruits. “We’re proud to have Rancho Santa Cecilia as our honorary chairs, celebrating their longstanding connection to the local community and the avocado festival,” festival organizers said in announcing the selection. Located in the Carpinteria foothills, Rancho Santa Cecilia is a family-run farm operated by Cecilio and Mary and known for its avocados and wide assortment of subtropical and exotic fruit. The family practices sustainable farming methods and grows several avocado varieties, including Hass, Bacon, Fuerte, McArthur, Reed and Zutano. The ranch also produces cherimoyas, guavas, sapotes, passion fruit, persimmons, mangos, pineapple guavas and other specialty crops well suited to Carpinteria’s mild coastal climate. The family’s agricultural roots in the area stretch back decades. Cecilio began working in local agriculture after coming to California from Jalisco, Mexico, in 1981. Around 2000, he purchased properties

in Carpinteria and Goleta, and his father gave the family farm the name Rancho Santa Cecilia. Over the years, the farm became a family operation, with the Marquez children growing up working on the ranch and helping sell its produce at farmers markets throughout Southern California. The family has become especially well known for bringing some of Carpinteria’s less common tropical and subtropical crops directly to consumers. Avocados, however, remain central to the ranch — and to its connection with the California Avocado Festival. Rancho Santa Cecilia has been a longtime vendor at the annual downtown celebration, selling thousands of avocados over the course of the weekend. The Marquez family also regularly brings its harvest directly to customers through farmers markets, including Carpinteria’s Thursday farmers market. That combination of farming, family and community involvement made Rancho Santa Cecilia a natural fit to help represent the milestone 40th California Avocado Festival, according to festival organizers. As honorary chairs, Cecilio and Mary will represent the local growers who have helped make avocados both an agricultural staple and a defining part of Carpinteria’s identity. The 40th California Avocado Festival will be held in downtown Carpinteria on Oct. 2, 3 and 4. Visit avofest.com for more information.

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Carpinteria’s Builder’s Remedy window followed lengthy housing process City says Coastal Commission concerns contributed to delays before state found Housing Element in compliance

BY MICHAEL VANSTRY Carpinteria was out of compliance with the state’s Housing Element law when developers submitted preliminary applications asserting Builder’s Remedy rights for two major housing projects in December 2024, following a lengthy process involving state review and required rezoning. That timing allowed the developers of projects on Ogan Road and at The Farm, formerly known as the Tee Time property, to assert Builder’s Remedy rights. Those rights can limit the city’s ability to deny or reduce the density of qualifying projects based on conflicts with local zoning or the General Plan, but they do not constitute project approval. The circumstances surrounding those applications have come into focus following questions raised after an Aug. 20 Community Matters presentation on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, or RHNA, and Builder’s Remedy. In response to questions from Coastal View News, the city provided a detailed account of its efforts to bring its sixth-cycle Housing Element into compliance with state law. The city began preparing its Housing Element in 2022 and submitted its first draft to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, or HCD, in November of that year. The process included public workshops, Planning Commission study sessions, public review periods and several rounds of review and revision with HCD. The Carpinteria City Council adopted a revised Housing Element in April 2023,

but additional work remained. According to the city, California Coastal Commission staff raised concerns about portions of Carpinteria’s inventory of potential housing sites and how future development could affect coastal resources. Those concerns contributed to additional coordination among the city, HCD and Coastal Commission staff during the remainder of 2023. HCD’s review also identified other revisions necessary to bring the Housing Element into compliance with state law. By January 2024, HCD had determined that the city’s revised Housing Element met the substantive requirements of state law and was ready for adoption. But because Carpinteria had not achieved compliance within 120 days of its original February 2023 statutory deadline, state law also required the city to complete necessary rezoning within one year of that original deadline. That rezoning was not completed by the February 2024 deadline, and HCD subsequently informed Carpinteria that its Housing Element would remain out of compliance until the required work was finished. City officials said completing the rezoning was a substantial undertaking. It involved creating a new Residential/ Mixed Use zoning district, preparing objective development and design standards, identifying sufficient sites to accommodate the city’s remaining lower income housing allocation, completing environmental review and addressing Coastal Act and Local Coastal Program requirements. The city also modified its original

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Because Carpinteria was out of compliance with state Housing Element law when the developers submitted their qualifying preliminary applications, they were able to assert Builder’s Remedy rights. Those rights can limit the city’s ability to deny or reduce the density of the projects based on conflicts with local zoning or the General Plan, but they do not constitute project approval. zoning approach following intervening California case law concerning the use of residential overlay zones to meet Housing Element requirements. By May 2024, the potential consequences of remaining out of compliance were being discussed publicly. At a May 28 city council meeting, staff presented a phased approach intended to bring the city into compliance as quickly as practicable and specifically identified potential Builder’s Remedy applications as one consequence of remaining out of compliance. Builder’s Remedy is a provision of California’s Housing Accountability Act that can constrain a city’s normal landuse authority over qualifying housing developments when the jurisdiction does not have a substantially compliant Housing Element. The provision does not mean a project is automatically approved or exempt from the development review process. Projects remain subject to applicable environmental review and other requirements. The city’s rezoning effort continued through 2024, culminating in the city council’s unanimous adoption of the necessary ordinances Dec. 9. The city submitted the ordinances to HCD three days later and requested expedited review. But before HCD completed that review, developers submitted preliminary applications asserting Builder’s Remedy rights for the Ogan Road property and The Farm at 5669 and 5885 Carpinteria Ave. According to the city, the first Ogan Road preliminary application was received Dec. 13, with additional alternatives submitted later that month. The Farm preliminary application was submitted Dec. 20. HCD did not determine that Carpinteria had completed the required actions and returned to substantial compliance until Jan. 30, 2025. Both housing proposals remain under city review. The city says the length of the Housing Element process was affected in part by the additional coordination required to address Coastal Commission concerns. State review documents also identified other revisions that were necessary along the way. The record also shows that city officials were aware months before the December applications that remaining out of compliance exposed Carpinteria to potential Builder’s Remedy applications. The city’s Housing Element is now considered substantially compliant with state housing law. The associated Local Coastal Program amendment underwent a separate Coastal Commission review process and became effective in May 2025.

Housing Element and Builder’s Remedy timeline

Feb. 15, 2023 — Statutory deadline for Carpinteria’s sixth-cycle Housing Element. April 10, 2023 — City council adopts a revised Housing Element following HCD comments. Coastal Commission staff also raise concerns about portions of the city’s housing-site inventory. June 15, 2023 — The 120-day period following the statutory deadline expires without the city achieving compliance, triggering a requirement that necessary rezoning be completed within one year of the original deadline. Jan. 22, 2024 — Council adopts another revised Housing Element after HCD determines the revised document meets substantive state requirements. Required rezoning remains to be completed. Feb. 15, 2024 — Deadline for the required rezoning passes. HCD subsequently informs Carpinteria that its Housing Element will remain out of compliance until the rezoning is completed. May 28, 2024 — City staff presents a phased rezoning strategy to the council and publicly identifies potential Builder’s Remedy applications as a consequence of remaining out of compliance. Dec. 9–20, 2024 — Council adopts the required rezoning Dec. 9 and submits it to HCD Dec. 12. Preliminary applications asserting Builder’s Remedy rights for Ogan Road and The Farm are submitted later that month while the city remains out of compliance. Jan. 30, 2025 — HCD determines Carpinteria has completed the required actions and finds its Housing Element in substantial compliance with state law.

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CARPINTERIA BUSINESSES are Ready for The Surfliner Inn

Surfliner Inn guests will dig through the bins at Murphy’s Vinyl Shack for a little something to remember Carpinteria by. Because every good getaway deserves a soundtrack. They’ll head upstairs to Arnie’s Rooftop Bar for a Rosemary Grapefruit Negroni. Turns out cocktails DO taste even better with a view. A frosty Hopliner IPA at Island Brewing Company? Now we’re on the right “track.” They’ll swing through City Market for the real beach essentials: snacks, sips and whatever they forgot to pack.

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The Surfliner Inn can help preserve Carpinteria

Carpinteria city’s core responsibility is to provide the public services residents require — and, when the community can afford it, to provide the additional services they desire. Coastal protection, habitat restoration, creek management, climate adaptation, emergency response and public safety all depend on a strong municipal budget. These programs do not run on slogans or indignation. They run on revenue. When opponents claim environmental stewardship is incompat‑ ible with the fiscal tools that fund it, they are not protecting the environment. They are weakening the foundation that makes environmental protection possible. A healthy downtown economy is essential to sustaining these programs, but it is also critical to something larger: the ability to secure and protect defining open‑space opportunities on our urban boundary. The Carpinteria Bluffs and the Chevron property are once‑in‑a‑gen‑ eration conservation opportunities. If we want those lands preserved forever, the city must have the financial capacity to act. Without revenue, open‑space pres‑ ervation becomes a talking point rather than a commitment. That is why the attacks on the modest, right‑sized Surfliner Inn are so mis‑ placed. The hotel strengthens the revenue streams that pay for coastal protections, emergency response, public safety and the long‑term ability to acquire and safe‑ guard open space. The DEIR identifies no significant impacts from the project, a conclusion reached through formal analy‑ sis, not rhetoric. Transient Occupancy Tax is one of the few reliable tools the city has to fund these obligations. Undermining TOT is not environmentalism — it is fiscal self‑sabotage. Our town’s leadership has a duty to drive this community into the future, not into the ground. The general plan and Local Coastal Program both reinforce that this downtown‑scaled, transit‑served project is exactly what Carpinteria envi‑ sions for its future. The Surfliner Inn pays real dividends toward preserving Carpin‑ teria’s character for generations to come.

Matt Roberts Carpinteria

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In CVN Vol. 32, No. 49, “Carpin‑ teria’s history takes center stage” a statement was made that the Carpin‑ teria Cultural Foundation and the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History commissioned a series of interviews of Carpinterians by filmmaker Brent Winebrenner. The interviews were commissioned by the Carpinteria Val‑ ley Museum of History as part of its California State Library grant-funded documentary project, “Our Faces Will Always Be Japanese: Civil Liberties Stories From Carpinteria,” and were not commissioned by CCF or created for the mural project. Carpinteria

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“Why is this important? First to remember the victims. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives. Second, to honor the first responders and recognize the bravery of the firefighters, the police officers and the medical personnel.”

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Concerns about city-proposed Lot #4

The new Public Parking Lot #4 is re‑ quired to be built to replace all the lost parking spaces in the current Lot #3 for the hotel. The current plan that the city is proposing has a single entrance off Lin‑ den and a single exit out to Elm directly into the beach neighborhood. The general plan has Community De‑ sign Subareas to maintain existing unique qualities of neighborhoods. The beach neighborhood around the proposed exit is residential, composed of single or mul‑ tifamily homes. The interior streets are classified as local streets in the general plan: narrow traffic pavement with no curbs, sidewalk or parking and no buffer between pedestrians and traffic! Also, once a car exits on Elm, it will use other local streets to get to Linden, which impacts Dorrance and Third. On Sept. 21, the Community Devel‑ opment Department is recommending approval of the revised Lot #4 to the Planning Commission with the exit into the beach neighborhood. No other downtown parking lot has an exit directly into a residential neighborhood. All the other downtown parking exits are out to general plan-defined collector streets: wider traffic pavement with parking and curbs/sidewalks. The collector streets in the beach neighborhood are Sandyland and Ash. The city staff report to support their recommended decision is planned to be out Thursday, Sept. 17. It will be interest‑ ing to see what General Plan Objectives/ Policies are referenced to support their decision. Hopefully, they will reference just Lot #4, and not any benefits of a hotel, which is a different approval item. According to General Plan Community Design Objectives CD-5: “Streets of the neighborhood interiors should be the ‘living room’ where children/adults can safely play or walk” (page 32).

Alan Koch Carpinteria

Preserving culture and history creates belonging

As a Carpinteria native, I have spent much of my life working to ensure that the Latino community has a voice, a

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place at the table and recognition for its contributions. That work goes back decades. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, I was among those who helped establish La Casa de la Raza in Santa Barbara. We believed in creating a place where Latino families could come together, find resources, cele‑ brate their culture and become more fully represented in the community. More than 50 years later, I still believe in the importance of preserving our his‑ tory and making sure future generations understand the people who helped build the communities they call home. That is why I support Carpinteria’s proposed 10-panel historical mural project. Carpinteria’s history doesn’t belong to one family, culture or generation. It’s made up of many stories. From the Chumash people who were here first to generations of Mexican American, Japanese American, Italian American, Dutch American and other families who worked, raised families, built businesses and contributed to this community. For our Latino community, that recog‑ nition is especially meaningful. Mexican American and Latino families have been part of Carpinteria’s story for genera‑ tions. Their children and grandchildren deserve to see that history and know: Our families were here. We contributed. We helped build this community. The beauty of this project is that it does not elevate one story above another. It brings our histories together in a public place where residents, students and vis‑ itors can learn from them. I learned long ago that preserving cul‑ ture and history also creates belonging. When people see their families and ex‑ periences reflected in their community’s history, they understand that they are part of its story. I support this project because Carpin‑ teria’s complete history deserves to be preserved, shared and passed on.

Leo Martinez, founder of the Chicano Positive Movement Carpinteria native New Mexico

Consider alternative options for increasing city revenue

In the article “Carpinteria makes its case on finances, Measure I” (Vol. 32, No. 51), it states “Officials say quarter-cent sales tax increase would bring in $700,000 a year but won’t solve the city’s long-term budget challenge.”

Why put that increase on the ballot? Sales tax is one of the main sources of revenue for the city. It would, if approved by voters, raise our sales tax to 9.25%. That is one of the highest sales taxes in the area. Santa Barbara is at 9.25%, Ventura at 7.75% and Goleta at 8.25%. They state that it would only be .25 cents for every $100, but we are currently paying 9% in sales tax on every dollar we spend. What will be taxed? Gas, clothing, takeout foods, personal care products and pet food, just to name a few. Sales tax revenue goes into the General Fund. Those funds can be spent at the discretion of the city council. Carpinteria has a reserve balance of 40%, about $10.4 million. Those funds are set aside for “economic uncertainty.” Isn’t this one of those times? Why not use those funds in the reserve first before overtaxing residents? Those funds have not been used in decades. When asked what the plans are if Measure I doesn’t pass, the city states, “We are working on plans B, C, D and E.” Some of the other suggestions were restructuring the city’s business license, parcel taxes, economic development and other revenue options. The majority of the city’s revenue comes from taxation on residents, prop‑ erty tax and sales tax. Measure I will not be a long-term fix and may not even cover the cost to repair our roads, estimated at $24 million. Maybe the other options need to be considered to increase Carpinteria’s rev‑ enue to cover those expenses.

Gina Marchand Carpinteria

Patriot Day should be remembered

America changed forever on Sept. 11, 2001. Terrorists attacked the Trade Cen‑ ter in New York City, the Pentagon and passengers fought back against hijack‑ ers to prevent the plane from reaching its intended target in Washington, DC (Flight 93). In the aftermath of these attacks, Pres. George W. Bush proclaimed Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims of the ter‑ rorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Following this, a bill to make Sept. 11 a National Day of Mourning was introduced in the U.S. House by Rep. Fossella (R-NY) with 22 co-sponsors. They proclaimed Sept. 11, 2002, as the first Patriot Day. Why is this important? First to re‑ member the victims. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives. Second, to honor the first responders and recognize the bravery of the firefighters, the police officers and the medical personnel. They ran toward danger. Third, we need to embrace the unity that we saw on 9/11. In conclusion and going forward, we all need to focus on hope, compassion and togetherness that people showed each other after the disaster. Furthermore, Sept. 11, each year should be a day Ameri‑ cans remember, reflect, honor and mourn. God Bless America and God Bless those who sacrificed all.

Diana Thorn Carpinteria

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Enrollment decrease attributed to students residing out of district development. Lastly, the district will receive an increase in special education funding of approximately $730,000 for the 26-27 year.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK DIANA RIGBY CUSD SUPERINTENDENT

Elementary class size ranges from 13 to 26 students with an average of 18 students. Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) class size ranges from 10 to 30 students with an average of 23 students. Carpinteria High School (CHS) class sizes range from 12 to 38 students with an average of 26 students. Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) implemented a new enrollment process by using the CLEAR system to verify accurate addresses within Carpinteria or Summerland. The Thomson Reuters CLEAR system is a confidential cloud-based public records platform that school districts use to automate and simplify student school district residency verification. Many school districts use CLEAR to cross-check student enrollment data against vast public and private databases. This year, 86 students were identified as residing in Santa Paula, Oxnard, Ventura, OakView, Santa Barbara, Goleta or Santa Ynez. CUSD is a community-funded district based on property taxes and only accepts interdistrict transfers for CUSD employee children. Currently, 22 employee children are enrolled in CUSD on interdistrict transfers.

Appreciation

I would like to recognize all CUSD teachers and staff who worked hard to prepare for a very smooth opening of the 2026-27 school year despite the heatwave. Additionally, I would like to thank Coordinator of Information Systems & Assessment Mari Hornback, Superintendent’s Executive Assistant Monica Thomas and all the site office coordinators for their skillful implementation of our new student enrollment process. I would also like to recognize all the principals, assistant principals and teaching staff for organizing the Back To School Nights at each school site and thank all the parents who attended. When parents are involved in school, students earn higher grades, have better attendance records, drop out less often and have higher aspirations and more positive attitudes toward school and their schoolwork.

Music teacher named Community Hero

Carpinteria Middle School music teacher, Tom Pavia, was recognized as a Community Hero by the Rotary Club of Carpinteria for his many years of wonderful band and orchestra instruction in CUSD. Congratulations, Tom, well-deserved!

State funding for 2026-27

The 2026-27 California State budget includes funding increases that will benefit CUSD. In 2026-27, the district will receive approximately $1.6 million in Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant funding. These are one-time funds that must be spent by 2032. The district will also receive $312,000 in Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant funds to fund professional

We are overwhelmed and grateful with the ongoing generosity of our community members who continue to support our schools with donations and grants. Again this year, Westerlay Orchids, Toine and Kandie Overgaag, donated $26,672 from retail sales during the last week of August to fund CMS field trips this year! Additionally, La Centra-Sumerlin granted the following funding requests: $32,500 for Canalino curriculum field trips, new physical education equipment, assemblies and student enrichment activities; $58,750 for CMS curriculum field trips, school clubs, physical education

swim lessons and sports equipment for noontime activities; $85,000 for CHS field trips, CTE, student recognition and student internship programs; and $39,400 for Aliso curriculum field trips, Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, school clubs, art/ game recess cart and additional teacher supplies.

Visual and performing arts programs for TK-12

In the elementary schools, SBCEO Children’s Creative Project (CCP) provides weekly visual and performing arts workshops in each classroom. Students participate in choral music, dance, visual arts or theater each week, receiving instruction from CCP resident artists. This sustained, hands-on programming is designed to give our students meaningful and consistent opportunities to engage with the arts. CUSD also provides robust

elementary band and orchestra instruction in grades 3-5. Third grade students will learn to play the recorder or ukulele. Fourth grade students will learn to play clarinet, flute, trombone, violin, trumpet and a percussion instrument. Fifth grade students will choose an instrument and join the weekly elementary band or orchestra programs. At CMS, middle school students can choose a daily elective in band or orchestra. CMS also offers an introduction to music elective, after-school jazz band and after-school chorus. Dance and theater are also offered after school on a weekly basis. Art and advanced art elective courses are provided on a daily basis. At CHS, high school students can choose to participate in daily classes

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fiscal management housing affordSanta and Barbara County ability that respects our environmental Sheriff’s Office constraints. COASTAL BUREAU OPERATIONS City council members must do far more than manage MAY 17 – 23, 2020routine administrative A manager focuses on executing short- tasks; they must safeguard the soul and term processes and organizing immediate future of our town. CVA proudly endorsresources. true leader, Xyrecovered VanAntwerp Districtinto 5. Santa was andforbooked Sunday,AMay 17 by contrast, is es guided by an overarching vision and Barbara Sheriff’s Office property. Mike Wondolowski 9:54 a.m. / Unregistered / foundational principles thatFirearm anchor evCarpinteria Valley 1400 block Our Sterling Avenue ery decision. city council needs true 6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via Deputies responded to a call about a Association President leaders, and we are fortunate to have as Real fi rearm and contacted a man who reporta candidate Xy VanAntwerp, who has A caller reported that she believes her edly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 proven herself to be the principled leader laptop and credit cards were stolen by firearm in his possession. our community needs. The firearm was a female neighbor who lives at the Polo taken andthe secured into the For from overthe 60 man years, Carpinteria Field apartments. Follow up by deputies. Santa Association Barbara Sheriff’s property Valley (CVA)Offi hasceworked to This letter is in support of Monica department safekeeping. preserve our for valley’s rural beauty, protect Solorzano for reelection as vice mayor. I open-field agriculture and maintain our Tuesday, May 19 highly recommend District 1 registered 11:44beach-town a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and small charm. Xy shares this 6 p.m. / Towed Abandoned Vehicle / voters to vote for Solorzano. She knows Run / 6500 block Rincon enduring vision. Rather thanRoad reacting to 2200 block Lillie Avenue your concerns and needs. She has the abilDeputiespressures responded to a short-sighted misdemeanor Deputies received complaints about municipal with ity to listen to you. Her knowledge of our call, but the maleour subject fihit xes,and suchrun as attempting to build way an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandcommunity concerns is impressive. Monifledofthe scenedefi traveling on piper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and out budget cits, shesouthbound leads with proca Solorzano analyzes the city agenda and Rinconconservation-minded Road. The man continued south- marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle active, principles. provides her input to city staff and to our bound the northbound off-ramp of was checked and was not moved. The In heronservice as a planning commiscommunity during city council meetings. Highway Rincon Road.visionary Deputies vehicle was towed. sioner, Xy 101 hasatdemonstrated Her attendance is perfect, 100%, always checked the area and unable to leadership in action. Her were decisions on the having in mind our concerns and looking locate the subject. city council will be driven by her princi- Wednesday, May 20 for the best solution with Mayor Alarcon ples of sensible land-use planning, coastal and council members. 8:28city p.m. / Meth Possession / 1100 2:12 p.m. / Narcotics / 4600balanced block natural resource protection, Aff ordable housing is one of her conblock Casitas Pass Carpinteria Avenue cerns and she provides her input lot to city A man drove into a parking not Deputies responded to narcotic activity staff . District 1 residents, other districts, wearing his seatbelt. A traffi c stop was and contacted a woman who had two outyou have great leadership in Mónica standing warrants: one out of Hermosa initiated, and he admitted to being in posSolorzano serving our community. She’s Beach but was non-extraditable, and the session of a meth pipe. During a search seen at our schools, library and cultural other out of Santa Barbara. The woman of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, events, always in support of children, was arrested for the outstanding warrant but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. teachers, listening to your concerns. She The subject was cited for the violations. out of Santa Barbara County. needs to continue serving on city council four more years for the benefi t of District 10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope 3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and 1Violations and our community in general. Please / Hales Lane and Via Malibu Drive vote for Monica Solarzano by mail or in Real A black purse was found at Linden and person November 3. A woman and man were contacted as Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The Rogelio Delgado FOR SALE their vehicle was getting dropped off by a owner was not contacted. tow truck. The woman is on active probaCarpinteria 2 - units, 1 property….Incredible opportunity to tion and a search of her property showed live in 1 and May rent out17 the other. Main house is Sunday, she had meth, a meth pipe and a container a 2 bd. / 1 bath plus den/office. Guestblock house is 8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon a 1bd. / 1 bath.Located in town and just a short Via Real and prohibited from owning pepper distance fromwho all that downtownaCarpinteria A caller is renting home onhas the spray. A baggie of meth was found in the $1,399,000 to offer. Polo Field reported that several people center console and since no one wanted forced their intocondo her rental home to claim it, the man was given ownership Excellent 1bd. way / 1 bath @ Sandpiper I own property in District 1. I would and started yelling and insulting her since it was his vehicle. Complex on Elm. Upgraded kitchen and bath plus like a city council person who stands family. Deputies arrived and contacted new flooring. $749,000 up for the flag salute. I have family six people, who admitted entering the 3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 who served in the military, and I cannot Large lot withthey existing house. Both CPD and home after were directed to come block Via Realreason to be a city council imagine a valid residential Room caused for a house and caller. ADU. look at thezoning. damaged by the A woman and manup were in aflvehicle person and not stand for the ag. The caller showed cellreduced phone$1,030,000 video of with a stolen license plate, reported to Stunning estuary views. Price I would also like someone who helps the suspects entering the home without Santa Barbara Police Department. A me get through the building permit Buildable lot onand golfwere course heard on the 12th permission and hole seen traffic stop was initiated, and it was process to rebuild stairs to my condo of the Mission Club Golf Course in Lompoc, .47 yelling at the caller and her family. The determined the vehicle was not stolen, unit. The city condemned the stairs on acre. Sight plans, lot & house plans included. husband-suspect$ fled across the Polo but was rented a few weeks ago by the April 1, 2026. We may now get a permit Price reduction NOW 299,000 Owner will carry Field and did not return to the scene. A woman. She thought the “PERM” on the for temporary stairs that will have to be financing, for qualified buyer. complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s Arizona license plate meant it was only a removed before the permanent stairs office for review. “permit” vehicle not an actual are built. for Thethe HOA doesand complicate the Debbie Murphy, Broker license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled process. This is not a big project; it should Kim Fly, BrokerViolation Associate 5 p.m. / Open Beer / over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, be simple. It is not. Leah Wagner, Linden Avenue and Realtor 9th Street she said. After a search of nearby motel Stacie Zubiate - Realtor Junewith Van A man was cited and released for pos- rooms associated theWingerden subjects, they, & Jim Michener, Vacation Hosts sessionHeidi of an open container. and the woman’s sister,Carpinteria were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will 5 a.m. / Welfare Check / 2100 block be done for the fraudulently obtained Ortegamurphykingrealestate.com Hill Road EBT cards. Halos & Pitchforks A caller reported that his girlfriend’s Submit P Real Estate Sales•Vacation Rentals 27-year-old son Management had a bad•Notary dream and ran Property & Estate Services online atMay coastalview.com out of the house naked and was last seen Thursday, 21 PROUD SPONSOR of the running towards Summerland. Deputies Submissions subject 8:47 a.m. / Driving with Falseto Summer Concert Series at Carpinteria Center responded and located a manArts walking Registration editing. / Carpinteria and Palm nude on Mestizo North and Jameson Sheffield. 9/19, 10/17, near the Nombres avenues The man claimed he smoked marijuana A man was driving with a false regiswith friends and wanted to go to the tration tab. He was cited for the violation hospital to detox. His mother drove him and allowed to park the vehicle at his to the hospital. mechanic shop located nearby.

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Celebrating 25 years of art and community

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sept. 12 BY JUN STARKEY The heartbeat of Linden Avenue, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, is celebrating 25 years of nonprofit work this month, from providing a space for local artists to be seen, to educating future artists through its programming. What began as a small collection of artists displaying their work together has transformed into a community hub since the nonprofit’s establishment in 2001. Over time, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has become the place to gather during major events held on Linden Avenue, such as the Independence Day Parade, the Holiday Spirit Parade and the California Avocado Festival, to name a few. The center also regularly hosts events, including monthly arts fairs, afterschool programs and camps for local students, weekly classes for adults in a dementia care facility and free programs for residents of People’s Self-Help Housing complexes in Carpinteria. The center also has an assortment of paid classes, such as drawing, painting, singing, guitar lessons, jewelry making and clay art, among many others. The arts center offers financial assistance for its paid programming, and Calkins said that the center has provided aid to anyone who has applied for it. The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 12, 5-8 p.m., with games, crafts, dancing and an unveiling of its latest Teen Mural in the Koch Courtyard.

A brief history

The arts center ’s story began long before it was established as a nonprofit. The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center began as a small group of local artists, working together and displaying their art. More than 20 years after artists formed the Carpinteria Valley Art League (CVAL) in 1974, two of its members, Karen Browdy and Eddi Hastings, instigated the creation of a nonprofit co-opt gallery. Step One: A Gallery opened its doors at 657 Linden Ave. (the brown plank building currently occupied by Rincon Designs) during the 1996 California Avocado Festival. The gallery was called Step One because the founders hoped step two would be a community arts center. The gallery moved up Linden Avenue a few years later, signing a lease at 855 Linden Ave. in 1999, and establishing the nonprofit Carpinteria Valley Arts Council (CVAC) in 2001. After a two-year fundraising campaign, the council was able to purchase the property, debt-free, in 2005. Step One: A Gallery left the site a year later, and the council took charge of coordinating the programs and galleries. The arts center carried on until the space next door, formerly occupied by

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The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center at 865 Linden Ave. is celebrating 25 years as a nonprofit dedicated to bringing art, education and community together in Carpinteria. The center will mark the milestone with a 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 5–8 p.m.

Some of the longtime volunteers have been with the center since its founding and will be honored at the Sept. 12 celebrations with bright red ribbons that read “Founder.” One of these volunteers is Carla Stein, who signed the arts center’s nonprofit initiation papers 25 years ago. Cajun Kitchen, opened up in 2015. The CVAC embarked on a major fundraising effort, aiming to raise $3.1 million to purchase the building at 865 Linden Ave., and renovate it to create a new arts center. By 2018, the organization had raised $3.5 million and changed its name to the Carpinteria Arts Center. In 2019, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center — named after local philanthropist Lynda Fairly, who donated more than $1 million towards the project — opened its doors at 865 Linden Ave.

Powered by volunteers

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has eight members on staff, including Executive Director Kristina Calkins, but it has always been powered by its volunteers. Calkins was hired in late 2016, and she began working as a program coordinator in 2017. She took over as executive director of the center in 2022. Currently, the arts center also has a 14-member board of directors, a 16-member advisory board and about 150 volunteers. “For a nonprofit, you put so much of

your heart in, and I have definitely put some sleepless nights in,” Calkins said. Before Calkins joined, she said the arts center was run almost exclusively by volunteers. For a number of years, the arts center did not have an executive director at the helm, just its governing boards and a large group of dedicated volunteers. This went on for years until the center’s capital campaign kicked off in 2015, and the center needed a dedicated director to oversee the center while fundraising went on. Some of the longtime volunteers have been with the center since its founding and will be honored at the Sept. 12 celebrations with bright red ribbons that read “Founder.” One of these volunteers is Carla Stein, who signed the arts center’s nonprofit initiation papers 25 years ago, Calkins said. Some of the longtime volunteers joined the center’s board or advisory board, including Valerie Powdrell and Marybeth Carty. Carty, Calkins said, was instrumental in orchestrating the Teen Mural Project when it began in 2014. Powdrell has volunteered with the arts center since

2009, along with her husband David, the current vice chair of the advisory board and former chair of the center’s 2015 capital campaign. The arts center created additional ribbons to honor attendees at Saturday’s event, including “Past Board Member,” “Platinum Patron” and “Angel of the Arts.”

Celebrations for 25

Saturday’s celebrations will also include a look at the arts center’s history. A massive, wave-shaped collage created by Valerie Powdrell, Christie Boyd, Colleen Floyd, Kathleen Waltrip and Kathy White will be on display inside the arts center, made almost entirely out of Coastal View News clippings and other records from the center’s archives. The display, which took about a month to make, goes back to the beginning of the arts center (when CVN was still published exclusively in black and white), and shows glimpses of the 25 years since its inception. The clippings show former board members and volunteers working to establish the nonprofit, the public debate over the design of the arts center and the many exhibits and events that have been held at the center over the years. Aside from the collage mural, attendees will have an opportunity to decorate cakes, dance in the courtyard, participate in the community Tree of Hope project and hear a proclamation from Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Roy Lee and Carpinteria Mayor Natalia Alarcon. The finale of Saturday’s event will be the unveiling of the Teen Mural. The event will take place at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, located at 865 Linden Ave., 5-8 p.m.

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A wave-shaped collage created for the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s 25th anniversary tells the center’s history through clippings spanning more than two decades. The display highlights the people, programs, exhibits and milestones that helped transform the organization into the community arts hub it is today.

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Seniors celebrate summer’s end

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Locals attend the Seniors Inc. annual barbecue at Lions Park.

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Seniors Inc. hosted its annual Seniors Barbecue on Friday, Sept. 4 at Lions Park, and dozens of local seniors came together to enjoy barbecue, a potluck buffet, and an opportunity to catch up with one another. Carpinterian Curtis Lopez sang during Friday’s lunch and a few attendees danced.

The chefs included Joe Epley and several friends.

Joe Epley kisses his wife Jeannie as they dance to a song sung by Curtis Lopez.

Terri Scrivner and Rosana Swing graze the potluck buffet.

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History gets hands on at museum’s Family Day Sept. 19: Museum invites families to race cars, sail boats and discover the past — with plenty more history on the horizon

tackle them all, and there’s no prescribed route through the day. “There’s no one right or wrong way to participate at Family Day,” Yahr said. “It’s like an open house with lots to experience.” Visitors will also receive a scavenger hunt — available in English and Spanish — sending them in search of eight objects throughout the museum. Find all eight and there’s a prize waiting at the end. A version of the scavenger hunt remains available throughout the year for museum visitors.

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CARPINTERIA BIZ BUZZ THE BIZZY BEE History will be anything but ancient at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History this month. There will be boats to race, cars to speed down a track, paper airplanes to fly, scavenger hunts to complete and plenty of opportunities for kids to get their hands on history when the museum hosts its third Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. And if Executive Director and Curator Jayme Yahr has her way, the free event will help put old notions about museums where they belong — in the past. “History museums have a stereotype that goes something like this: quiet, old, unchanging,” Yahr said. Family Day, she explained, was created in 2024 to introduce new audiences to the museum and demonstrate that history can be loud, interactive and constantly evolving. “History doesn’t have to be just events that happened 100 or 200 or 500 years ago,” Yahr said. “Yesterday is history — and that was only a few hours ago!” The inaugural Family Day was supported by a California Humanities grant and drew more than 200 visitors in just three hours. A rainstorm put a damper on the weather — but not the enthusiasm — for the second Family Day in November 2025, which still attracted more than 60 people. This year’s event will be fully funded by the museum and, like its predecessors, completely free. “We don’t want any barriers to entry,” Yahr said. “The event is totally free to everyone, whether you’re 1 or 100 years old.” At least 75% of Family Day’s interactive stations change each time, allowing returning visitors to discover something new while revisiting a few favorites.

More than one day

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Interactive games: Museum Board member Amy Orozco watches David and Aly Wirt play a walnut counting game at Family Day 2024. But there’s some method to all the museum merriment. The activities aren’t simply designed to entertain; each connects visitors to objects and stories inside the museum. At the first Family Day, for example, families used a small fruit press to squeeze juice, giving them a hands-on connection to a nearly century-old wooden fruit press in the museum’s collection. At another station, children twisted string into sturdy rope before trying their hands at nautical knots and searching the museum for the many ways rope was used in Carpinteria’s past. For Yahr, who has spent decades working in museums and previously taught at the university level, those experiences can turn an unfamiliar artifact into something meaningful. “I’ve seen how much ‘hands on’ matters to understanding a topic, event, or idea,” Yahr said. “Learners of all ages

Testing a fruit press: Museum Board member Mary Foley helps Family Day 2024 attendees test a hand-turn fruit press.

— not just children — can have a closer connection to their communities and to the past by getting involved on a personal level. That can start at Family Day.”

Making waves with history

This year’s Family Day draws much of its inspiration from the museum’s coastline-themed exhibitions, which opened in May and trace Carpinteria’s coastal history from Rincon through Summerland. Beginning with “World’s Safest Beach,” the exhibitions make stops at places that have disappeared or changed dramatically over the decades. Visitors can learn about the 1920s Auto Camp that preceded today’s popular State Beach camping, the short-lived Cerca del Mar beach club, the Thunderbowl racetrack once located on the bluffs and Serena Pier, a shipping stop along the Los Angeles-to-San Francisco route before the railroad took over. The exhibitions also explore the histories of Rincon, surfing and Summerland. Family Day will bring some of those stories off the walls and into visitors’ hands. Families can create surfboard-inspired suncatchers, play vintage games, make crafts connected to coastal plants and animals and experiment with invisible ink. Community partners Carpinteria State Beach and the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society will also host handson stations. Outside in the courtyard, things will really get rolling — and sailing. Visitors can build small boats and race them in a “rain gutter boat race,” while another station will let kids decorate wooden cars before sending them down a track in a nod to the old Thunderbowl. Paper airplanes and helicopters will connect Carpinteria’s aviation history with children’s games of the past. “We’re excited about the connections we can make to the objects now on view in the new exhibitions,” Yahr said. “All of the activities are easy to accomplish but big on impact.” Families can stay for a few activities or

Family Day is part of a broader effort to rethink how the museum tells Carpinteria’s story and whom it reaches. Yahr said the museum has seen Family Day attendees return for other visits and children who first encountered the museum on school field trips come back with their families. That repeat visitation is exactly what the museum hopes to encourage. The goal isn’t for visitors to walk away having memorized a particular date or historical fact. Instead, Yahr wants people of different ages, backgrounds and interests to discover some connection between themselves and Carpinteria’s past — through its people, places, environment or stories. And Family Day isn’t the only thing new at the museum. The recently opened exhibitions have ushered in what Yahr describes as a new era that is more modern, colorful and engaging, with more changes on the way. Future refreshed exhibitions will include a look at Linden Avenue through the years. The museum’s Talk & Talkback Speaker Series also continues, with a Sept. 25 program marking the 40th anniversary of the California Avocado Festival. Another initiative, “History Boxes,” will take museum objects beyond Maple Avenue and directly into local classrooms. Behind all of that activity is a group of just 25 museum volunteers. “The museum volunteers are a mighty group, but also a small group,” Yahr said. “We would all love to see the volunteer roster grow.” Volunteers help keep the museum’s exhibitions open free of charge four days a week and make programs such as Family Day possible. The museum asks volunteers to commit to just one threehour shift per month. For those who aren’t ready to get behind the museum counter, Yahr said there are plenty of other ways to support the nonprofit Carpinteria Valley Historical Society, which operates the museum and research library — from becoming a member to attending programs, bringing children on field trips, telling friends about the museum or simply stopping in to explore. “All of this is possible because of the Carpinteria community — museum members and volunteers first and foremost, in addition to everyone who attends an event or program, visits the exhibitions, engages through a field trip, tells a friend about the museum or writes an online review,” Yahr said. And she has an invitation for anyone who wants to help ensure today’s Carpinteria stories become tomorrow’s history: “Join us in becoming a memory keeper.” Family Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, 956 Maple Ave. Admission and activities are free. For more information, call (805) 684-3112 or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

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A beach walkers

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IN THE NATUREHOOD NANCY BARON

SUSIE CLOTHIER

Hudsonian whimbrels fly thousands of miles over the ocean on their epic migrations. Their striped heads and long curved bills distinguish them.

Long-billed curlews can probe deeply into the sand for crabs.

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We are drawn to beaches for many reasons; so are shorebirds. For us, a stroll on the sand can nourish our soul. For them, these narrow strips between land and sea fill empty bellies and offer a brief rest stop so they can survive epic migrations. This time of year offers peak birdwatching of shorebirds along our coast. Between August and October, as birds return from their northern breeding grounds, up to 17 species of birds can be seen on less than a mile of beach. On a recent morning, I headed with my binoculars to Rincon Beach Park, locally known as Bates Beach, with photographer Susie Clothier. The tide was low and the beach, bathed in golden light, illuminated a pair of beach walkers. Fishers stood in the water casting lines and hoping for a nibble. Dog walkers were spread out enjoying the early morning with their best friends. Some were on leashes, some not. And in the gaps between the people, shorebirds probed the wet sand intent on finding breakfast before the tide rises. “When the tide is out, the table is set,” as the naturalist expression goes. Soon high tide will shut down this intertidal buffet. Many shorebirds are now migrating back from the Arctic or points inland where they nested and raised their young. The adults and the offspring often migrate separately. They stop here enroute to destinations further south: Mexico, Central and South America. Some will linger and stay for the winter. These migrating birds cover long distances between stops. They are hungry. They are tired. They are out of gas. On Bates Beach, a group of six Hudsonian whimbrels with their striped heads and long decurved bills have recently returned. Whimbrels are among the most daring of migrants. They fly thousands of miles over open oceans to their Arctic breeding grounds and then can be seen here as they head as far as Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America. Every time I see them on Carpinteria beaches it is a thrill knowing the vast distances they travel. I love to sit and watch them wade into the water and probe the sand with their long bills. Whimbrels are also a favorite bird of Talli Robinson who lives near Jelly Bowl. Every morning she heads to the beach around 7:30 a.m. for a walk and to center herself for the day before work. “There have been so many whimbrels lately,” she says. “I just like to walk along, and they walk along with me. They seem to be nice to each other too. They don’t squabble like some birds.”

Each shorebird species has a specialized beak. Long beaks like those of whimbrels, long-billed curlews and marbled godwits enable them to reach 6 to 8 inches deep into the surf zone and the tidal flats to pluck sand crabs and blood worms unavailable to shorter billed shorebirds. “Peeps” a generalized name for the smaller shorebirds like Western and Least sandpipers, have shorter bills. They probe at shallower depths. Medium-sized sanderlings race up and down the beach like clockwork toys chasing the waves to snatch at food. If you look for birds as you walk the beach, you will see them in the wet sand, perched amid washed-up kelp or resting amidst the logs above the tide line. Kelp flies and beach hoppers, a type of tiny crustaceans that feed on decomposing kelp, swarm the beach wrack of kelp offering a smorgasbord to many birds. This is a good reason not to clean the beaches of seaweed. The shorebirds keep a wary eye on the beach walkers as they feed, judging when they should fly if flushed by a walker or dog. Some of the birds on our beaches will continue feeding as people pass by knowing they are not a threat. Dogs with a drive to catch prey can be another matter. It is a waste of the birds’ precious resources to be flushed down the beach, flying a short way, only to be flushed again. They are burning calories and wasting feeding time at low tide. Just imagine if we were trying to rest between back-to-back marathons, only to be forced to run some wind sprints by an approaching threat. On this day, a big black dog was racing the entire length of the beach chasing every bird and leaping into the air to try to catch one taking flight. It took a while to figure out whose dog it was. Susie Clothier, in her friendly way, approached the owner, struck up a conversation and then explained how the dog was exhausting the hungry birds and preventing them from feeding. They had a nice conversation about beaches and birds and dogs. (Both Susie and I have dogs that love the beach too.) He graciously took no offense and put his dog back on its leash. Her gentle reminder brought the message home. When shorebirds are feeding nearby, please give them space. It can mean life or death for migrating shorebirds. Shorebirds that have flown so far to get here connect us with the wild ways of nature that go on around us. And every day there are new arrivals and departures. Local bird expert John Callender will lead a beach walk for bird watchers on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Rincon Beach Park (Bates Beach). Anyone can join. See Carpbirdwatchers. org for more.

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Nancy Baron is a senior fellow at UC Santa Barbara’s National Centre of Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS). She conducts bird counts as part of UCSB’s Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve data collection. She is also a biologist and bird behavior watcher who lives in the hills above Carpinteria on an organic avocado orchard with her husband, Ken Weiss. She welcomes comments and questions at nancyebaron@gmail.com and baron@nceas.ucsb.edu.

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• Give birds on the beach some space as you walk by. Many birds will keep on feeding if they don’t feel threatened, giving you a good chance to observe them. Please keep your dog on a leash if there are shorebirds around.

LYNN SCARLETT

Least sandpipers are tiny shorebirds with yellow legs. They feast on flies and amphipods in decomposing kelp.

• Keep an eye on the area above the tide line too. When the tide is rising, many shorebirds will take the opportunity to rest until the tide recedes once again revealing their food.

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s guide to birding

JOHN CALLENDER

Willets are gray, mid-sized shorebirds. They look nondescript — until they fly — revealing a bold bullseye pattern on their wings.

OVE: Marbled godwits grate to our coast from northern grasslands to erwinter. They are large, buffyored shorebirds and their ghtly upturned bills are pink at base.

SUSIE CLOTHIER

GHT: Heermann’s gulls have a red bill and dark grey feathers. They migrate in reverse from xico to winter here. They often pirate fish from pelicans.

LOW: Snowy plovers have en attempting to nest in the rpinteria State Park where y were once abundant. They vulnerable to being disturbed people and dogs and can be rd to see.

LYNN SCARLETT

Western sandpipers, right, with their black legs are called “peeps.” Sanderlings, left, are slightly larger and pale in winter.

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Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California Ahearn Ranch, Covell Ranch/PBS, El Chorro Ranch and San Lucas Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley. The artists reception takes place Friday, Oct. 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Central Library’s Faulkner Gallery, located at 40 East Anapamu Street in downtown Santa Barbara. The Oak Group is presenting its Fall 2026 show to benefit the California Rangeland Trust, which protects California rangelands through conservation agreements. “The California Rangeland Trust has partnered with California ranching families across the state to permanently protect 433,010 acres of beautiful open spaces as working landscapes forever. These lands serve as wildlife corridors and carbon sponges, where sensitive species thrive, our air is cleaned and our fresh water flows, home “Ephemeral Creek, Spanish Ranch” by to resources that benefit us all,” Chris Chapman is on display at Santa according to a press release sent to Barbara Central Library’s Faulkner Coastal View News. Gallery through Oct. 31. Participating Oak Group members include Meredith Brooks Abbott, Whitney Brooks Abbott, Rebecca August, Marcia Burtt, Chris Chapman, Bill Dewey, Rick Drake, Michael Drury, Rick Garcia, Carrie Givens, Kevin Gleason, Jeremy Harper, Kerri Hedden, Tom Henderson, Ray Hunter, John Iwerks, Larry Iwerks, Manny Lopez, Linda Mutti, Rob Robinson, Ann Sanders, Richard Schloss, Skip Smith, Thomas Van Stein, Arturo Tello, and John Wullbrandt. Emeritus members John Comer and Sarah Vedder and Guest Artist Robert Abbott. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Benjamin Anderson’s “GLIDE” is among his work showcased at Art on the Lane on Sept. 12.

Art on the Lane invites guests to artists’ studios Sept. 12

Four local artists invite the public to experience their work at their studios on Santa Claus Lane at Art on the Lane, on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will offer guests the opportunity to visit the artists’ galleries and enjoy an afternoon strolling along Padaro Lane. Artists Benjamin Anderson and Sean Anderson will display their work at Anderson Bros. at 3823 Santa Claus Lane, while artists Trevor Blackman and McKenna Van Koppen show their art at Meneian Gallery at 3819 Santa Claus Lane.

The Oak Group celebrates 40th anniversary with “Abiding Legacy” exhibit

The Oak Group will present an art exhibit and sale benefiting the California Rangeland Trust at Santa Barbara Central Library’s Faulkner Gallery for the month of October, Oct. 1-30. “Abiding Legacy” features 10 paintings of California Rangeland Trust conservation easements in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties: Rancho Arbolado, Hanson Ranch, Hearst Ranch, Carrizo Ranch, Spanish Ranch, San Lorenzo Ranch,

Ray Hunter's "Wait Your Turn, El Chorro Ranch," watercolor is on display through Oct. 31.

“Make Hay While the Sun Shines” opens at Palm Loft gallery Sept. 12

The Palm Loft gallery presents “Make Hay While the Sun Shines,” Saturday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 31. Juried by gallery owner Arturo Tello, the exhibit is meant to “celebrates life’s joys, community and creativity.” Guests are invited to bring a bottle of wine to the opening reception on Sept. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. The gallery will donate 10% of sales to Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs. Palm Loft Gallery is located at 410 Palm Ave. Loft A-1. For more informa-

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THE BOOK NOOK Friends of the Carpinteria Library recommend...

“Whistler: A Novel” by Ann Patchett

Ann Patchett’s “Whistler” is a beautifully written novel about family, memory, love and the lasting impact people can have on our lives. The story begins when 53-year-old Daphne Fuller unexpectedly encounters Eddie Triplett, her former stepfather, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Eddie was married to Daphne’s mother for only a short time when Daphne was 9, but he was an important and beloved figure in her childhood. They have not seen each other in more than 40 years, and their reunion brings back memories of the painful event that separated them. What I enjoyed most about “Whistler” is the way Patchett moves between Daphne’s childhood and her present life. One scene that especially stood out to me was when Eddie and Daphne find themselves in a real pickle. I thought this section demonstrated particularly skilled writing. Patchett builds the situation so carefully that I could feel the tension and uncertainty while also appreciating the connection between the two characters. The scene felt vivid and immediate, and it showed Patchett’s ability to take a difficult situation and reveal something deeper about her characters through it. It was one of those scenes where I found myself completely absorbed in what was happening. Overall, I found “Whistler” touching, thoughtful and at times, heartbreaking. Patchett is especially effective in exploring aging, loss, forgiveness and the idea that relationships do not have to last forever to profoundly change us. Her writing often appears effortless, but scenes like the one with Eddie and Daphne remind us how carefully crafted the novel

really is. I would recommend “Whistler” to readers who enjoy character-driven novels about families, relationships and the complicated ways we remember the past. — Jamie Persoon, Carpinteria Middle School Principal

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Carpinteria Community Library recommends...

“El Ejército Ciego” (The Blind Army) by David Toscana

For lovers of historical fiction, like me, “The Blind Army” will catch your attention from the very beginning, especially because the novel is based on a very little-known historical event — or, at least, it was unknown to me — one that is fascinating and, to say the least, chilling. The novel is based on the blinding of 15,000 Bulgarian prisoners of war by the Byzantine Emperor Basil II after winning the Battle of Klyuch in 1014. Basil II ordered the surviving enemy soldiers to be blinded, leaving one one-eyed man for every hundred blind prisoners to guide them on their way back home. In doing so, he not only managed to disable an enemy army, but also delivered a devastating moral blow to an entire population and its ruler, with terrible consequences. However, this book is not simply a historical fantasy. It is a powerful symbolic novel that calls us to reflect on all those war veterans who return physically and morally wounded to a society that does not always know how to receive them, and instead sees them as an uncomfortable burden. The consequences of the horrors of war throughout human history have dehumanized individuals and societies. And through the centuries, it seems that we continue to be unable to see this reality. Perhaps we need to close our eyes in order to begin to see. “The Blind Army” is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Alfaguara Novel Prize. Originally written and published in Spanish, it is available in the Spanish-language fiction collection at the Carpinteria Community Library. David Toscana is a contemporary Mexican writer. — Carpinteria City Librarian Eric Castro

Animal lovers invited to share “Tails of Hope”

Santa Barbara County animal lovers are invited to share stories of rescue, recovery and second chances ahead of the Tails of Hope fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 20. Santa Barbara County Animal Services and the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation are seeking “Tails of Hope” about animals that were rescued, adopted or otherwise changed the lives of the people who love them. Selected stories will be shared in connection with the fundraiser. Submissions may be up to 250 words and should include a photo. Stories can be emailed to tailsofhope4sbcas@gmail.com. “There’s a story behind every animal who gets a second chance with a person who decided they were worth fighting

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for,” Animal Services Director Sarah Aguilar said. Tails of Hope will be held from 2–5 p.m. at Rancho La Patera & Stow House in Goleta. The event will feature adoptable shelter dogs, local rescue organizations, a silent auction, food and drinks and other activities. Actors and animal advocates John Corbett and Bo Derek and “Pit Boss” star Shorty Rossi will serve as emcees. Proceeds benefit the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, which supports Santa Barbara County Animal Services and its work caring for thousands of animals each year. Tickets and sponsorship information are available through the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation website.

95 years worth celebrating

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Carpinterian Carmen Robitaille celebrated her 95th birthday on Aug. 26 surrounded by family and siblings at Delgado’s Restaurant. Helping Robitaille mark the milestone are, from left, Yolanda Mackenzie, Aurora Villar, Kathy Jacinto, John Villar, Robert Villar and Patricia Carter. The gathering brought loved ones together to celebrate 95 years of memories, family and life in the Carpinteria community.

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Bobcat beats the heat beneath historic oak

A Carpinteria bobcat found a shady spot with plenty of local history while escaping last week’s heat. Scott Hawthorne spotted the bobcat Friday resting beneath the Sunday School Oak, a Santa Barbara County historical landmark located near the entrance to Montvalmar Ranch Road off Foothill Road. The sprawling oak provided the animal with a cool, quiet place to rest as it watched passing traffic from beneath the tree’s canopy. The Sunday School Oak earned its place in Carpinteria history long before the valley had established churches or schoolhouses. Early pioneers gathered beneath the oak to hold some of the area’s first Sunday school classes, making the tree an enduring reminder of Carpinteria’s early religious and educational history. More than a century later, the landmark is apparently still serving the community — including its four-legged residents.

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Shopping local at a Carp Pop-Up PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Mike Libby sits in front of his school of fish.

Carpinteria Community Church hosted its Carp Community Pop-Up, where locals sold baked goods, plants, art and more on Saturday, Sept. 5. The event was attended by several local creators selling a variety of products, including baked goods and a variety of food options, succulents, flower crowns, shirts, scarves, bags and more. The event was held at the church, located at 1111 Vallecito Road. Amiah Monique shows off a henna tattoo.

Pastor Jared Johnson, right, buys homemade hummus from Mo with Mom’s Products. Eric Ehlers sells tie-dye shirts, pillow cases, bags and scarves.

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______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as CARPINTERIA SIN FRONTERAS, LLC at 5700 VIA REAL UNIT 114, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): CARPINTERIA SIN FRONTERAS, LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 08/04/2026. The registrant began transacting business on Aug 22, 2025. Signed: PENELOPE LEWIS, MANAGING MEMBER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0001992. Publish: August 20, 27, Sept. 3, 10, 2026 ______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as SEA LEVEL SURVEY at 4692 CARPINTERIA AVE. APT 29, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): MICHAEL A ZULEGER at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 07/28/2026. The registrant began transacting business on July 01, 2026. Signed: MICHAEL A. ZULEGER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0001939.

Publish: August 20, 27, Sept. 3, 10, 2026 ______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SAIL AND A SONG at 928 CARPINTERIA ST, SUITE 11, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. Full name of registrant(s): DAVID M SEGALL at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 07/10/2026. The registrant began transacting business on August 10, 2026. Signed: DAVID M SEGALL, FOUNDER/ OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0002083. Publish: August 20, 27, Sept. 3, 10, 2026 ______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as A JACK OF ALL TRADES at 27 W ANAPAMU STREET #197, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): R&C JOAT LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 08/26/2026. The registrant began transacting business on February 18, 2026. Signed: JAMES F BELTRAN, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0002160. Publish: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026

______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as BROKER BY THE SEA at 1126 FLAX DRIVE, ORCUTT, CA 93455. Full name of registrant(s): KRISTIANN E WIGHTMAN at 5142 HOLLISTER AVE. #278, SANTA BARBARA,CA 93111. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 08/31/2026. The registrant began transacting business on August 31, 2021. Signed: KRISTIANN E WIGHTMAN, OWNER/BROKER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0002183. Publish: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 ______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as 1610 MONTECITO GARAGE at 1610 EAST VALLEY ROAD, MONTECITO, CA 92108. Full name of registrant(s): 1610 MONTECITO GARAGE LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 08/26/2026. The registrant began transacting business on August 14, 2026. Signed: BRIAN MILOSAVLJEVIC, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0002160. Publish: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 ______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as COMPASSIONATE SENIOR PLACEMENT at 5305 8TH ST APT B, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): DEBRA KATHLEEN HAHN at P O BOX 357, CARPINTERIA, CA 93014. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 09/04/2026. The registrant began transacting business on Oct 03, 2011. Signed: DEBRA KATHLEEN HAHN OWNER/OFFICER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0002238. Publish: September 10, 17, 24, Oct.1, 2026 ______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as (1) THE HIVE (2) THE HIVE SOLVANG at 1693 COPENHAGEN DR, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2734. Full name of registrant(s): GNZ GROUP INC at 1678 EUCALYPTUS DR UNIT C, SOLVANG, CA 93463-2170. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 09/03/2026. The registrant began transacting business on Sept 01, 2026. Signed: GUY ELCHAYANI, OWNER/PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0002227. Publish: September 10, 17, 24, Oct.1, 2026

_______________________________ NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VIRGINIA MAE DICKELMAN CASE NO. 26PR00398 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of VIRGINIA MAE DICKELMAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROGER CLARK DICKELMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROGER CLARK DICKELMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 10/01/2026 at 9:00 a.m. in SB5 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Anacapa Division, at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA, 93121-1107. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of a petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: STEFANIE M. HERRINGTON, ESQ. MONTECITO LAW GROUP, PC 559 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, SUITE J MONTECITO, CA 93108 805-293-6363 ELECTRONICALLY FILED Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara Angela Braun, Executive Officer 8/25/2026 by Kim Gallegos, Deputy, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer. Publish: August 27, Sept. 3, 10, 2026 ______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as THUIS ORGANIC DESIGNS at 3908 FOOTHILL RD. CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 Full name of registrant(s): MAXIMUM NURSERY, INC. at 3908 FOOTHILL RD. CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 08/26/2026. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: WINFRED VAN WINGERDEN, PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0002167. Publish: September 10, 17, 24, Oct.1, 2026

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________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF HEATHER ALFORD TODD AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 26CV03325 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners: HEATHER ALFORD TODD aka HEATHER JOY ALFORD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

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NOTICE OF HEARING OCTOBER 21, 2026 at 10:00 am, Dept: 3, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 09/02/2026 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 09/02/2026. Angela Braun, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk. Publish: September 10, 17, 24, Oct.1, 2026 ________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF SANDRA RODRIGUEZ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 26CV05188 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners: SANDRA RODRIGUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ESTEBAN MANUEL VILLA

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______________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as DAILEY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY OFFICE at 6900 HOLLISTER AVENUE, SUITE 102, GOLETA, CA 93117. Full name of registrant(s): FERRIS DENTAL PC.at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 09/04/2026. The registrant began transacting business on JULY 14, 2026. Signed: ANDREW A FERRIS, PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0002234.

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Proposed name: ESTEBAN MANUEL RODRIGUEZ 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 OCTOBER 19, 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 08/25/2026 by Colleen Stone, Judge of the Superior Court.

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As of Thursday, Sept. 10, the Community Food Pantry formerly located at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will move to Carpinteria Children’s Project, located at 5201 Eighth Street. The pantry is open to the public on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1-4 p.m. The Community Food Pantry provides members of the Carpinteria community with access to household necessities and kitchen staples. According to a press release from Girls Inc., transferring stewardship of the food pantry to Carpinteria Children’s Project, a trusted community partner, allows the organization to focus on its core mission of “inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.” “For Carpinteria Children’s Project, taking on the food pantry is a natural extension of work already underway to provide more families with access to healthy food. CCP already hosts a monthly Foodbank of Santa Barbara County distribution and helps families sign up for benefits like CalFresh,” according to the release. Community members interested in volunteering with the food pantry at its new home can contact Candace Wakefield at cwakefield@carpchildren.org.

Rotary clubs sponsor peace concert Sept. 13

All are invited to attend Rotary Peace Fellow Diego Carneiro’s concert Sunday, Sept. 13, at the First United Methodist Church, 305 East Anapamu St. in Santa Barbara, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A Brazilian cellist, conductor, composer and peace advocate, Carneiro blends classical works with Brazilian rhythms and original compositions inspired by nature and social justice. As a Rotary Peace Fellow, Carneiro has dedicated his career to transforming music into a tool for education, healing and global connection, performing in over 60 countries. As the visionary behind the Instruments of Peace Campaign, a growing Brazilian musician Diego Carneiro will international initiative that donates perform a peace concert Sept. 13 at musical instruments to underserved First United Methodist Church in Santa and displaced youth, Carneiro will Barbara. donate all proceeds from the concert to Instruments of Peace. Tickets are $30. Rotary clubs of Group 8, which includes Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and Goleta, are concert sponsors.

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The Welty family, including from left, Alain with parents Vera and John, brought along their copy of Coastal View News to Kona, Hawaii, where their vacation was interrupted by Hurricane La La. While the resort they were staying at did not experience any damage from the hurricane, other regions of the island did not fare as well. The Weltys said they still enjoyed beautiful sunsets, despite the rain and wind.

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BY JIM CAMPOS

In its earliest days, the Carpinteria Valley’s beaches, from the Rincon to Summerland, gave telltale signs of oil deposits beneath the surface. We can still see them today, and a stroll on the beach can force one to get a Tar Off towelette to clean the feet. In 1894, many Carpinteria Valley residents came down with “oil fever” when Smith Cole fell into a pool of oil digging for natural gas in Summerland. At about the same time, P. C. Higgins was exploring opportunities in Carpinteria with a coarser grade of oil at the tar pits east of Carpinteria Creek. Roads from the Casitas Pass to Old Town would be paved with it although the enterprising Mr. Higgins would not be around to see his achievement, struck and killed in 1913 by the Lark Southern Pacific train near Serena Park. Asphalt mining at the tar pits opened the opportunity for large-scale employment in Carpinteria. Reports vary as to how many men were employed at the asphalt mine, from as low as 200 to as many as 600. Whatever the number, it is clear that many of the men — ALL according to Carpinteria chronicler, Arthur Miller Clark, but that seems doubtful — were former oil well diggers from Summerland, who were attracted to Carpinteria. A hotel and a café were built to accommodate them near the tar pits, but mostly the men lived in tents. And, where there was a large workforce, saloonkeepers were sure to follow to quench the thirst of the hard-working blue-collar crew. Carpinteria was by reputation a dry community. It had a large Temperance Movement population, especially among the womenfolk. But saloons were plentiful going all the way back to Carpinteria’s beginnings in Old Town, the Santa Monica Road settlement. Employment at the tar pits only cemented that legacy further, as watering holes increased dramatically with the success of asphalt mining. Clark reports that six saloonkeepers left the Summerland oil fields to relocate their businesses along Linden Avenue. One of those turn-of-century saloonkeepers whose name has been preserved by history was E. “Jack” Sharkey. Sharkey set up shop at the Depot Saloon about a half block from the Train Depot on Linden. A little later, he moved to the middle of the 800 block of Linden, on its west side. At this location, Sharkey’s Saloon also served briefly as Carpinteria’s Post Office. During World War I, the Carpinteria Valley News that was soon to be renamed the Carpinteria Herald moved into the saloon building, sharing space and displacing Sharkey’s. The era of

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Asphalt workers crowd into the cooper mill where the barrels that stored and transported the tar pits product were made. Prohibition had begun, after all, closing all of the saloons in Carpinteria. Sharkey’s Pool Hall (and bar) resurfaced within the Lobero Building of shops just west of Linden near the corner on Carpinteria Avenue in the 1960s. Pete’s Pool Hall preceded it at that location, but the Sharkey’s name — the brand — was back. Lee Hohweiler (Class of 1966) remembers that he and his high school buddies would slip out of Carp High during the lunch hour to shoot pool at Sharkey’s. On one occasion, they were surprised when one of their English teachers walked in on them. The uncomfortable meeting would remain their secret. In the late 1970s, Dan Campos (Class of 1973) remembers the place being run by a man everyone called Sharkey, but it was most likely Fred Nunes (Class of 1957), who had proudly taken over as proprietor around that time and had retained the Sharkey’s brand name. In the 1980s, Tanker’s Pool Hall proprietor Jess Torres (Class of 1962) finally put an end to the Sharkey’s brand with his own blue-collar spin on the bar. Any way you cut it, however, Sharkey’s, as a brand name, had a long adventure coming from Summerland to various locations along Linden Avenue in Carpinteria. Currently, one can still cue up at the pool table or sidle up to the bar at the same location at 4954 Carpinteria Avenue. It is branded Brew & Cue: Coastal Location. The place seems a bit out of place now that Carpinteria has evolved into arguably

a white-collar type of community with several quaint micro-breweries that are popular. Maybe a toast is still in order, however, with a tall cool draft beer made to the memory of the asphalt miners who quenched their thirst at the saloons along Linden Avenue going all the way back to the turn of the 20th century. Jim Campos is a native-born Carpinterian. Upon retiring from a 35-year career with the Carpinteria Unified School District in 2006,

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Warriors fall to Scorpions in first home match Carpinteria boys water polo suffers loss to Camarillo in a non-league battle

BY RYAN P. CRUZ Carpinteria boys water polo hosted its first home game of the year, welcoming the Camarillo Scorpions to Carpinteria Community Pool on Thursday, Sept. 3. The Warriors were a bit shorthanded in this non-league matchup, with Carpinteria missing three players and struggling to keep up with the high-powered Scorpions offense. Despite some impressive performances from the younger players on the Warriors roster, Camarillo came away on top with a final score of 15-8. Carpinteria showed promise early in the match. After giving up a goal, the Warriors responded when freshman Junius Fedders found the back of the net for his first goal of the game to tie the score at 1-1 three minutes into the first quarter. Camarillo added to its lead in the second quarter, while the Warriors tried to keep up with just one more goal in the first half, scored on a rebound shot by senior Chris Reed. The Warriors stepped up in the second half, feeding off the home pool energy and scoring six goals in the final two quarters. But Camarillo remained in the lead, holding on to take the win 15-8. Carpinteria’s senior goaltender Stefano Piccoletti put in a valiant effort in the net, stopping multiple point-blank shots and coming up with two steals to go with his 12 saves in total. Fedders, the freshman, continued his impressive first season for the Warriors. He led the team offensively with three goals, three earned ejections and two steals. Junior Luke Donahue contributed with a goal in the third quarter and two steals. Sophomore Cade McCallister earned two ejections and assisted on one Carpinteria goal. “Considering the odds against them, losing three main varsity players due to sickness, they fought hard and found

Freshman Junius Fedders has already emerged as an offensive weapon for the Warriors. momentum to maintain their offensive strength,” said Carpinteria coach Russell Russo. “I’m proud of the fight they have in them.” Carpinteria water polo will now prepare for two home games in a row this week, including the Warriors’ first league game of the year against Hueneme, followed by a non-league matchup against Agoura.

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ROSANA SWING

ON DECK

*Carpinteria Girls Tennis vs St. Bonaventure, 3:30 p.m. *Carpinteria Boys Water Polo vs Agoura, 4 p.m. Carpinteria Girls Volleyball at Fillmore, 6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 11

Carpinteria Cross Country at Moorpark Invitational, 12:30 p.m. *Carpinteria Football vs Webb, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 12

Carpinteria Girls Volleyball hosts Fall Classic Tournament, 8 a.m. *Denotes Home Game

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Carpinteria football alumni Vance and Colby Keiser lead the Warriors onto the field in honor of their father, Jon, who passed away in August.

Carpinteria football shut out against Heritage Christian

Carpinteria football dropped its second game of the season, losing in a 35-0 shutout against Heritage Christian at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 4. The game got off to a rocky start, as Heritage Christian (also the Warriors) ran back the opening kickoff deep into Carpinteria territory. Within three plays, Heritage Christian found the end zone on a 4-yard pass to take a 7-0 lead. Carpinteria’s offense struggled to get going, and after a punt, Heritage Cristian got the ball back and scored with a 40-yard touchdown pass to take a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Despite Carpinteria’s offensive struggles, the hometown Warriors had a few firsthalf highlights from the defense, including two interceptions and a fumble recovery. But Carpinteria could not convert these turnovers into points on the scoreboard. With four minutes left before halftime, Heritage Christian extended its lead with a 67-yard touchdown pass to bring the score to 21-0. In the second half, Heritage Christian leaned on its running game, scoring two more touchdowns on the ground to bring the final score to 35-0. Carpinteria coach Van Latham said his team had trouble finding any kind of offensive consistency in the loss to Heritage Christian. “As well as we blocked and tackled in the first game, it all turned around this game,” Latham said. “We took a step backward. Heritage outplayed us in every phase of the game. They were physical and fast. We did not have any answers. It is still early in the season, however. We have time to correct our course.” Carpinteria is now 0-2, with a non-league game at home against Webb on Friday, Sept. 11.

Warriors girls volleyball win fourth straight

Carpinteria girls volleyball recovered from a slow start to the season, hitting a hot streak with wins in four straight matches, including victories this week over Del Sol of Oxnard and Providence of Santa Barbara. The Warriors traveled to Oxnard to face Del Sol on Sept. 3, in what was Carpinteria’s third road game in a row. It also turned out to be the Warriors’ third win in a row, as Carpinteria took the match in a 3-0 sweep. Carpinteria battled through a close first set, with the Warriors pulling away 25-22. Carpinteria won the second set 25-16 and sealed the sweep with a 25-27 win in the third set. Warriors coaches Favian Muralles and Evan Rowbottom said Carpinteria had amazing defensive play from its back row, to complement the solid play from the front line and middle hitters Isla Moore and Isabella Stovall. “Everything we’ve been working on in practice, we’ve been seeing in the games, and the girls are not only evolving in skill and momentum, they’re learning from mistakes and making changes,” coach Rowbottom said. Carpinteria was now riding a three-game win streak heading into a home match against Providence on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Warriors were dominant in this match, jumping out to early leads in each set and claiming the 3-0 sweep to secure their fourth win in a row — and first win at their home gym. Carpinteria won each set with a balanced offense and aggressive serving. The Warriors took the first set 25-7, the second set by a score of 25-13 and the final set by a score of 25-11. “Every player contributed, and despite the Patriots battling for every point, the Warriors went on to win their fourth straight game this season,” coach Rowbottom said. Carpinteria will now prepare for its first league match of the season against Fillmore on Thursday.

Carpinteria cross country takes on “Scary Dairy” course

Carpinteria’s boys and girls cross country runners took on the annual Scary Dairy Invitational at Cal State University Channel Islands in Camarillo on Sept. 5, where the Warriors athletes tested their speed against hundreds of runners from the region. Carpinteria’s top finisher in the boys varsity race was senior Max Soto, who finished 12th overall out of nearly 140 runners on the 3-mile course. Senior Jaqueline Guadian was the leading runner for the girls varsity squad. Guadian finished 20th out of a field of more than 100 runners in the COURTESY PHOTO division. The Warriors also had some Senior Max Soto finished in the top 12 at the impressive showings in the Scary Dairy Invitational on Sept. 5. lower division races, including a sixth-place finish by junior Anthony Capalby in the boys 2400-meter novice race; and a first-place finish by sophomore Belen MacMurray in the girls 2400-meter novice race. Carpinteria cross country will now prepare for the Moorpark Invitational on Friday.

Hernandez reels in “Lunker Champ” award

David Hernandez is this year’s “Lunker Champ” after reeling in a 4-pound, 8-ounce river beast during the Carpinteria Trout Club’s Eastern Sierra Trout Opener at June Lake. Hernandez, who works as a code compliance officer with the city of Carpinteria, earned the designation for opening the fishing season with one of the biggest catches in the region.

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Cate’s fall sports season is ramping up, David Hernandez is this year’s as the Rams’ football, boys water polo and “Lunker Champ” after pulling in a girls tennis teams are in full swing for the 4-pound, 8-ounce river beast at the trout opener at June Lake. month of September.

Cate opened up the eight-player football season in dominant fashion, lighting up the scoreboard in two straight wins, with a 46-0 shutout over Villanova Prep in the season opener followed by a 60-28 win at Valley Christian Academy in the Rams’ second game of the year. Dual-threat quarterback Sam Lambiotte will likely be a major factor if Cate intends to make another deep run in the CIF playoffs. He helped the team average 50 points a game in the first two weeks, and against Valley Christian he exploded for five total touchdowns, with four rushing touchdowns (including two of more than 50 yards) and an interception on defense that he returned for another score. Cate had multiple breakout performances in the second win, as junior cornerback Will Murray had both an interception and a fumble, while Rams junior running backs Henry Schneider and Henry Helson both scored their first career touchdowns in the win. “It was terrific to see some of our newcomers like Helson and Schneider make the most of their opportunity tonight and get us some points,” said Cate coach Ben Soto. “When we get healthy and keep working, the future of this group looks bright.” Cate football is now 2-0, with a week off before the first home game of the year against Tri-Valley League rival Pasadena Poly on Saturday, Sept. 19. Over in the pool, Cate boys water polo has found similar success, winning seven straight games through the first few weeks of the season. Recently, the Rams picked up wins over Nordhoff and Malibu. Against Nordhoff on Sept. 2, Cate jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, pulling away with a comfortable 19-4 win. Against Malibu on Sept. 4, the Rams were faced with a back-and-forth battle before finally taking a lead in the fourth quarter to claim another win, 9-4. Tenny Brine put on an offensive showcase with eight goals in the two wins. Brine scored six goals against Nordhoff and another two goals against Malibu. Cate girls tennis is also undefeated through the first three matches of the season. After picking up wins over powerhouse schools Stockton and Dos Pueblos in the first two matches, Cate picked up another convincing win over San Marcos High School on Sept. 3. Cate freshman Elizabeth Jayich and junior Jade Wang both overcame close matchups to finish with 3-0 sets in singles play. In doubles, the duo of freshmen Lisa Hasebe and Kiki Wang went 3-0 and remained undefeated as a pair, while seniors Gwendi Rogers and Evita Ferrone put together a three-set sweep of their own.

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With the and sun miserable evening the Kiy boatBarry tent duty, in order to avoid any issues about A woman and man were contacted as — who scored three goals of his own — along with solo goals from juniors Kamil care for future generations. The world PeRC (Pediatric Resiliency CollaboraMalibu, then booked for safe keeping. The the legality of launching an 18-foot open both of us in our life jackets, I suggested to blazing, Josephine achieved her goal of with Cormorant pitching and rolling their vehicle was getting dropped off by Nafeo and Oliver Charvel. of thisuntil nowthere than was evernothing before.a tive). Through this partnership, I’vedown seen needs owner was not contacted. diving off the boat and swimming like a more gyroscope boat off the beach. But of course, getting the group we just take our time, observe Abdul tow truck. The woman is on active proba“Our ense has ficame ring on allpsycylinders, forgetand the sail hardoff work, how a off network ofbeen pediatricians, the open ocean, then charging for itbut butwe to cannot pull anchor into the boat off the trailer (which entailed a set of waves come through and really into tion and a search of her property showed eff ort and endless grind our midfi eld and defensive players put in to make this hapTeresa Alvarez is the executive director of theit chologists and community leaders band read the situation carefully. A number of back up, clambering aboard and screamthe night. There was magic in all of tying a line to the stern and securing the Sunday, May 17 she had meth, a meth pipe andShe a container said Cate coach Jorge Reynoso. Children’s hasofover together to address children’s health ing with joy and wonderment at the vast- Carpinteria nevertheless, and I’ll Project. share the rest the other end to a boulder in the parking strong waves blasted the shore, shooting pen,” 8and p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block ofdecade Shein is the awith convicted Onemotional basketball court, Cate picked up its fipepper rst win of month. the season a 53-43felon win avoyage of spray. experience nonprofit field needs, ensuring that evIthe dove in too, and that open water next lot, then driving forward until the boat thick sheets of water up the beach, and we ness. Via Real and prohibited from owning pepper over the host team Nordhoff in the Nordhoff Tournament. It was a positive end to a and a passion for helping children and famiery child gets support to overcome the slammed off the trailer onto the dirt) took had to wrestle the boat to keep it from be- is a little scary — just the bottomlessness A and caller who isand renting afamilies home on thelosses spray. A baggie of(76-50) meth was found in the tough tournament that began with two against Royal and Carpinteria lies. Teresa was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, challenges they their face. ing dragged down into the impact zone. of it the deep hues of blue. Christian Beamish took leave of his position longer than anticipated. Polo Field that people center console since noher one wanted moved to theand U.S. with parents But let’sreported be honest: is and The breeze picked up community aseveral bit more and at Coastal View News in October 2020, at to We were only halfway across the beach Finally, a lull arrived, and all hands ran (65-64). forced their way into her rental home to claim it, the man was given ownership In the win over Nordhoff , the Rams overcame an early defi cit and came back to age two. Growing up as an undocumented more than what we give — it’s also the boat forward on the wet sand like a we sailed on past the surf break at County pursue his surfboard business, Surfboards using my inflatable rollers to move the and started yelling and insulting her since it she waslearned his vehicle. the win with areceive. decisive 10-0 run in the nal minutes. was led by junior Josh of having about what we Raising my Line, then past the long beaches under a fistudent, California, fullCate time.the Heimportance continues his monthboat 10 or 15 feet at a time, when the giant skim board. I leapt aboard as my seal family. Deputies arrived and contacted Butler with 13 points and fi ve rebounds, followed by sophomore Braylin Glomah mentors, a strong work ethic, and the value of kidsrun hasof been a humbling reminder towthat ly column, and shapes at the surfboard factory bluffs until the lifeguard lifeguard captain drove onto the sand in friends and the lifeguards gave us a final high six people, who admitted entering the 3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 with 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Senior Marcus Scudder education. Teresa holds a bachelor’s degree in even the most prepared parents can’t do er on point at Leo Carrillo came into showroom at 500 Maple Ave., in Carpinteria. his 4 x 4. I walked over to his vehicle and push into the shore break. home they directed to block Via aItcrucial spark forkelp the whether Rams withSociology 11 points inReal just eight minutes of Surfer’s action. from UCSB and a master’s degree it alone. takes that village, In those dangerous first seconds in the provided view. I after rounded upwere in a thick bedcome and The former associate editor of The introduced myself, explaining that I had look at the damaged caused by the caller. A woman and man were in a vehicle in psychology from Antioch Santa Barbara. it’s the teacher who understands your surf zone, I scrambled to get the oars in went forward to tie off with the bow line. Journal, Beamish is also the author of “Voyage a lot of experience with beach launches The caller showed cell phone video of She with aCormorant” stolenserves license reported to currently on plate, the Future Leaders child’s quirks, thelifeguard friend who listens State Park paddled out of the (Patagonia Books, 2012) in this boat, but that I also recognized his the water, then successfully pulled us out Another the suspects entering the home without Santa Barbara Police Department. A America board and is expedition a foundingdown member without or the stranger who us on ajudgment, rescue board, just checking in of about his single-handed the authority in the State Park system. I must deeper. The beach drops off suddenly at to permission and were heard and seen traffic stop was initiated, and it was of the Santa Barbara Latino Giving Circle. smiles at you during yourwe morning our plans, and I told him wanted coast of Baja California by sail and oar in his have hit the right balance, because he said Mugu, and the lifeguards and my friends on yelling at the caller and her family. The Teresa determined vehicle was not stolen, loves tothe travel, and chase after beach surf walk. and visit the camp store and that self-built Shetland Isle read beach boat. He lives he was willing to give us “one shot” at the all plunged into the sea — ball caps and to husband-suspect fled across the Polo but was rented a few weeks ago by the her two boys. At a time when society can feel inwith his two children in Ventura. beach launch but if we didn’t make it, he sunglasses floating in the surf with a I felt secure with the kelp tie I’d made. Field and did not return to the scene. A woman. She thought the “PERM” on the strong rip current that I watched pull wouldn’t let us try it again. complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s Arizona license plate meant it was only a Although there was just a small south the lifeguard captain under. Naturally, office for review. “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual swell running at 2 feet with a 14-second my surfer friends and the lifeguards got license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled interval, the beach at Mugu is steep and themselves ashore safely, and I rowed a 5 p.m. / Open Beer Violation / over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, the waves stood up and slammed the good few hundred yards offshore, wavLinden Avenue and 9th Street she said. After a search of nearby motel sand with intimidating power. The life- ing to them all in thanks before hanging A man was cited and released for posrooms associated with the subjects, they, guard captain and the other lifeguard on the rudder and setting sail in the light session of an open container. and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will 5 a.m. / Welfare Check / 2100 block be done for the fraudulently obtained Ortega Hill Road address, where he was discovered to have RECAP continued EBT cards. A caller reported that his girlfriend’s a knife sheathed on his belt. The knife from page 26 27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran was not retained and was completely side. The unknown suspect(s) made two concealed by the subject’s shirt. The sub- out of the house naked and was last seen Thursday, May 21 transactions using one of her visa cards. ject was arrested for 21310 PC, carrying a running towards Summerland. Deputies 8:47 a.m. / Driving with False responded and located a man walking concealed dirk or dagger. Registration / Carpinteria and Palm nude on North Jameson near Sheffield. Friday, Sept. 4 The man claimed he smoked marijuana avenues 1032 hrs / Incident / 400 block Sea A man was driving with a false regisSaturday, Sept. 5 with friends and wanted to go to the View Road tration tab. He was cited for the violation 1030 hrs / Incident / 5400 block hospital to detox. His mother drove him The reporting party called to make a re- Eighth Street and allowed to park the vehicle at his to the hospital. port that he was a victim of a cyber-attack mechanic shop located nearby. Deputies conducted a follow up on that resulted in him losing an amount in an allegation that a domestic violence Monday, May 18 Crypto currency. 10:06 p.m. / Suspended License / suspect made. Deputies learned that a Via Real and Vallecito Road subject had extorted his wife who he is 10:41 a.m. / Tossed Mail / Via Real 1050 hrs / Violation / 1000 block A man was stopped for not displaycurrently separated from. Deputies were and Carpinteria Creek Mail was found scattered off a county ing license plates on his truck. A records Casitas Pass Road provided with video evidence to support A subject was contacted at the above the extortion and the subject was arrested. access road by a Caltrans site. The mail check showed his driver’s license was

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Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California

32  Thursday, September 10, 2026

Summer’s last splash

KARLSSON

Carpinteria city lifeguards pull the swim platform from the water at City Beach, a sure sign that summer is drawing to a close in Carpinteria.

Buying or selling a home with us is like a walk on the beach!

Seascape Realty BRE Lic. #01484280

Shirley Kimberlin

Terry Stain

George Manuras

Sylvia Miller

Diana Porter

Mark Brickley

Lynda Bohnett

805-886-0228 skimberlin@aol.com

805-705-1310 seascaperealty@ gmail.com

702-460-2726 kailuua@yahoo.com

805-448-8882 sylvia@sanbarb.com

805-680-3770 mpaulsb3@gmail.com

Lic. #01991682

Lic. #00558548

805-452-8931 dianaporter370@ gmail.com

805-637-6407 bohnettlynda@ gmail.com

Lic. #00623395

Lic. #01484280

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NEW LISTING IN BEAUTIFUL VISTA DEL ESTERO This great two bedroom, two and half bath townhouse style condominium is ready to move in and enjoy! Downstairs features the living and dining area with a cozy fireplace and guest bathroom. The kitchen is adjacent to the dining area which has a sliding door leading to a beautiful private patio. Upstairs features two lovely bedrooms, two bathrooms and a convenient laundry area. Vista Del Estero is conveniently located to the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park and has access to the beautiful Carpinteria Beach. OFFERED AT $885,000 Please call Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228

Lic.#02119204

Lic. #01268751

Lic. #01842390

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JUST LISTED ON CATLIN CIRCLE Quality living in highly-desirable Villa Pinos Condominium Association (Catlin Circle)! This conveniently located 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo is newly renovated, including all-new paint & flooring, new kitchen appliances, and various new fixtures, giving a sense of freshness & brightness throughout. The home shares a pleasantlysurprising large greenbelt, and also includes a detached 2-car garage/driveway and private patio, offering peace and tranquility. Close to downtown, with easy access to the 101, parks, and shopping. OFFERED AT $849,000 Please call Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228 or Terry Stain at 805-705-1310

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BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED Welcome to this beautifully remodeled Home in Vista de Santa Barbara in beautiful Carpinteria with 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. A manufactured home is perfectly located at the top of park on a cul-de-sac with only three other coaches, offering a quiet retreat with an incredible sunset ocean view, and the islands. Enjoy the relaxing beautiful living room to entertain guests over with its open concept contemporary kitchen with plenty of room to cook. This home is located near the bluffs, beach, restaurant, hiking & bike trails, the south side of beautiful Carpinteria. OFFERED AT $725,000 Please call Diana Porter for showing 805-452-8931

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