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Coastal Clean Up Day — an annual, volunteer-based event centered on shoreline clean up — returns Saturday, and several sites in Carpinteria and Summerland are welcoming volunteers.

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Santa Barbara County September 20 9am to 12pm Let’s Clean Up Our Coast

In Carpinteria and Summerland, the following sites will be open between 9 a.m. and noon for volunteers who want to help clean up their local natural areas: the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Preserve, Carpinteria State Beach, Jelly Bowl Beach, Lookout Park, Loon Point and Santa Claus Lane. Rincon County Beach is also welcoming volunteers. Each site will have captains on site to help direct the clean up. Volunteers should bring their own gloves, buckets and other reusable clean up supplies, but organizers will have some on site.

This year, organizers have also hidden a mini treasure chest at select sites; volunteers who find it will win a pri e.

Last year, over 1,000 volunteers across the county removed 5,300 pounds of litter. Registration is not required, but it is encouraged; people who register will be entered into a drawing to win prizes. Waivers are required. Learn more online at exploreecology.org/coastal-cleanup-day.

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Couple sues city, Island Brewing Company over rewery s outdoor live music

BY EVELYN SPENCE

A couple filed a lawsuit last week against the city of Carpinteria and Island Brewing Company (IBC) —a brewery located on Sixth Street across the railroad tracks from the city’s beach neighborhood — alleging IBC’s outdoor live music is too loud and in violation of city noise policies.

In the lawsuit filed Friday, beach neighborhood residents Stephen and Mary Eileen Marcussen (who goes by Eileen) state live music played on IBC’s outdoor patio has affected almost every aspect of their lives including even basic activities” such as sleeping, working from home, entertaining guests, watching television, and reading.”

They also allege in the lawsuit the city has favored Island Brewing Company and neglected to protect the rights and quality of life of local residents.” In an email sent to Coastal View News on Tuesday, Stephen said the couple has filed complaints with the city’s Code Compliance ivision about IBC that are received and filed with no resolution.”

Carpinteria City Manager Michael Ramirez said on Sunday that the city has no comment at this time.

IBC owner Cheryl right, who runs the brewery with her husband, aul, told Coastal View News on Tuesday that IBC has always strived to remain a good Carpinteria citizen” and the owners work closely with the city to remain 100% compliant with all ordinances.”

The brewery began hosting live music on its outdoor patio during the Covid-19 pandemic under a then-temporary outdoor permit program meant to help local businesses survive the pandemic by bringing traditionally indoor activities,such as live music,outside.

In une , the city council voted to permanently allow outdoor live music for businesses with valid entertainment licenses. t that time, it also removed distance-based noise standards under the license, citing issues with gathering accurate decibel readings and enforcing a distance-based standard. (Later that year, the city bought a handheld digital sound meter to gather sound data; that data would be used to inform future city policies, staff said at the time.

Currently seven local businesses, including IBC,have entertainment licenses. The license allows live entertainment and outdoor music for six hours on weekdays (Monday–Thursday) and nine hours on weekends Friday Sunday , with a maimum of 15 hours per week.

Music must end by 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, holidays and days immediately before holidays.

IBC regularly hosts live music on Fridays and Saturdays between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., and on Sundays between p.m. and p.m., according to listings on its website.

The Marcussens have filed dozens of noise complaints with the city and the police and spoken at numerous city council meetings about IBC over the past few years.

The Island Brewing Company is disturbing the peace — my peace — and violating municipal code. The Island Brewing Company continues to ignore Code Compliance’s direction to turn the

sland rewing om any, a brewery located on i th treet across the railroad tracks from ar

neighborhood, has been sued by a cou le who alleges ’s outdoor music is too loud and in violation of city noise policies.

volume down. I believe, they have in fact, turned the volume up,” Stephen told the city council in October 2023.

Between pril and February , 78 complaints were submitted to the city about IBC s live music, city staff said in February were anonymous and were from two households in the beach neighborhood.

In response to the complaints made in and , city staff conducted monitoring tests near the brewery with a handheld digital meter in on Friday, uly Saturday, ug. Friday, Sept. and Saturday, Oct. at various times between 4:30 and 8 p.m.

Those tests found that in residential areas near the brewery, ambient sound levels are approximately 45 to 50 decibels, with no appreciable increase” when live music is played for most readings. nder the city s municipal code, the noise level from any commercial operation should not e ceed five decibels above the ambient level of the area.) There was one exception noted by city staff: Oct. , when readings registered between five and decibels higher than the ambient reading.

In a February presentation recapping the results of the city s tests, staff told the council that sound levels coming from IBC generally fall” within acceptable noise levels for the surrounding land areas, e plaining that while live music from the brewery can be heard in the city s residential areas, it does not violate city noise policies.

The Marcussens disagree. In the lawsuit, they claim independent sound measurements taken on their behalf have shown higher readings than those recorded by the city.

They also reference permits issued to IBC during the brewery’s expansion in , which limit the brewery to indoor live music. These permits supersede any permissions given under the entertainment license, they argue.

The Marcussens have separately written in to Coastal View News’ Letters to the Editor section a handful of times about IBC s live music, stating their status as

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tephen and ar ileen arcussen state li e music pla ed on s outdoor patio has aﬀected almost e er aspect o their li es including e en asic acti ities such as sleeping working rom home entertaining guests watching tele ision and reading.

part-timers” should not negate their requests and complaints.

In an August 2024 letter to Coastal View News, ileen said the couple bought their Carpinteria property in , the same year that IBC moved onto Sixth Street. They were not disturbed by IBC’s music until , she wrote.

... business operations should not interfere with surrounding residential uses. Requiring licensed businesses to contain the sound of their booked musical acts so not to interfere with any citizen’s e perience of home is pro- community, ” Eileen wrote.

The Wrights have also written in to Coastal View News’ Letters to the Editor section and spoken at several city council meetings in response to complaints about IBC’s outdoor music.

aul told the Carpinteria City Council at a May 2024 council meeting that IBC had made several changes to mitigate sound, including installing sunshades to block noise and moving its delivery van back to where the band is playing.

e ve talked with the musicians and helped them realize they are not playing at the Santa Barbara Bowl or the Hollywood Bowl, but they are playing at a small venue, so they can ad ust their music to fit the venue. nd I think that s helping out,” right told the council and the public at that May meeting.

The lawsuit states IBC has been issued several” public nuisance citations by the city; Cheryl said over the phone on Tuesday the city issued a written warning to IBC once for excessively loud entertainment. In ecember , the police were called four times for a live music performance aul spoke publicly at a January 2024 Carpinteria City Council meeting and apologi ed for the noise, stating there was a band playing at the property on Dec. 15 that wasn’t willing to reduce the volume.

The Marcussens are asking the court to order the city to bar IBC from hosting live music outdoors; in the event that live music is allowed outdoors at IBC, they state, they want the city to enforce decibel limits.

In an email on Tuesday, Cheryl called the lawsuit unnecessary and unfortunate” and thanked the community for launching a oFund e to help IBC with legal fees.

e love our community and are deeply grateful for the incredible support we ve received,” she said. ... e are humbled, grateful, and truly moved by the generosity of this community. As local, full-time Carpinterians, we thank you truly, from the bottom of our hearts for standing with Island Brewing.”

A case management conference is set for December.

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interia’s beach

BY LIV KLEIN

in funding headed to local nonprofits

The Carpinteria City Council last week approved $136,500 in funding for ten local nonprofits as part of its annual Community Services Support Grant (CSSG) program.

The local nonprofits receiving funding this year are: Artesanía Para La Familia ($6,200), the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center ($10,000), Carpinteria Children’s Project ($25,000), Carpinteria Skate Foundation ($2,500), Girls Inc. of Carpinteria ($25,000), Help of Carpinteria ($15,000), HopeNet of Carpinteria ($2,300), STESA ($10,000) and United Boys and Girls Club of Carpinteria ($25,000).

Councilmember Julia Mayer recused herself from the vote, citing her connections with the Skate Foundation.

The grant program is a longtime estab-

lished city council initiative that provides funding to local nonprofits that enhance uality of life for residents, city staff said last Monday.

Back in June, the Carpinteria City Council approved the - fiscal year budget, including $150,000 to the CSSG program. During the grant application period in July, the city received 18 applications from local nonprofits re uesting a total of $321,676 dollars — exceeding the city’s budget by more than $170,000.

Each applicant was required to submit a four-part questionnaire that stated the organization’s mission and alignment with Carpinteria community priorities, the organization’s community impact, an overview of the organization’s governance and finance structure, and, finally, their intentions and plans for using CSSG funding.

Following a thorough review of the

applications — with considerations of the applications’ alignment with city goals and priorities, emerging community needs, program costs, previous grant awards and funding sources available to the applicant outside of the CSSG program the city finance committee awarded $136,500 in full or partial funding to 10 applicants.

The remaining $13,500 of the CSSG budget will be set aside for any community needs that might arise during the upcoming fiscal year.

“We felt like it was really important to not award all of the funding just because we had it,” Mayor Natalia Alarcon said Monday. “Given the tumultuous few months, we really wanted to make sure that we saved or allocated some of those dollars for any emerging needs that might come up again.”

Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano showed

support for the committee’s decision.

“I think that it is very forward thinking to have it that way and I was glad to see that the committee went in that direction,” Solórzano said.

Following questions during the public comment period about the committee’s decision to fund some organizations while not funding others, both committee members — Alarcon and Councilmember Al Clark — said that the deciding factor ultimately came down to not double funding organi ations that offer similar services. “We noticed that there were things that were redundant or duplicative services, so it would’ve been like funding the same thing twice,” Councilmember Clark said.

ccording to staff, the CSS will begin working with awarded applicants immediately to disperse funds no later than October.

ity approves for Avofest law enforcement cleaning services

BY LIV KLEIN

Next month’s California Avocado Festival — known colloquially as Avofest — now has its special event permit and funding for law enforcement and cleaning services, following a Carpinteria City Council vote last Monday.

The annual festival benefits local groups and organizations, including Future Farmers of America and the Carpinteria Education Foundation.

This year’s festival will run from Friday, Oct. 3, 1–11 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 5,

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. These hours are slightly different from previous years, running one hour longer on Friday and Sunday.

The special event permit will designate the area of the Avofest (covering Linden Avenue between Carpinteria Avenue and Sixth Street and including portions of any intersecting streets and the Carpinteria Arts Center Courtyard) as a public park during the time of the event.

As part of the council’s permit approval, the city will contribute up to $35,000 to the festival: $15,000 for law enforcement services, , to temporary traffic control and street cleaning services provided

by the city Public Works Department, and , for staff time conducted during normal hours of operation of the event.

Any remaining or extra costs will be supplemented by the California Avocado Festival board, staff said.

Alcoholic beverages will be served in a designated alcohol area of the festival and will stop thirty minutes to closing time each day — 15 minutes longer each day than in previous years.

Private security guards will patrol the festival during the event and overnight, in addition to the law and code enforce-

ment services provided by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff s epartment and the Community Development Department Code Compliance Division.

“We are absolutely honored that every year we are able to donate a large amount back to the community. Last year, we donated , ust to local nonprofits here,” festival director Olivia Sorgman told the council.

“Our number one priority is education and people in agriculture, which I think are the two biggest priorities of Carpinteria,” she said.

ew city logo design re ects local landmar s

BY LIV KLEIN

The city of Carpinteria has a new logo following a 4-1 Carpinteria City Council vote last Monday, with Councilmember Wade Nomura dissenting. The logo will not replace the city’s existing seal but instead serve as a complementary symbol for use in more general and community-facing applications.

Nomura voted against the logo, citing a preference for a minor design alteration.

“Our goal was to have — not a new logo or to replace anything — but to have a logo and to elevate our seal beyond what you would see on (social media) and actually elevate it to a higher level,” City Manager Michael Ramirez told the council.

Logo designer Hayley Fedders of Studio Seaside has been a Carpinteria resident for nearly 10 years. Her logo design choices re ect iconic Carpinteria landmarks, including a depiction of the cherished bluffs and coastline, depicted in colors that were drawn from the city’s official seal, Fedders told the council.

“I really wanted to bring in some of the trees we have on the bluffs I think it really brings in the essence of what Carpinterians love, which is nature where the

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mountains meet the sea,” Fedders said.

The city of Carpinteria currently uses an official city seal as its sole visual identifier. hile the seal has served the city well in encompassing its cherished historical, cultural and geographic characteristics, evolved communication methods — particularly across digital platforms, signage, apparel and other everyday uses — struggle to present its intricate design and keep up with the financial burden of incorporating its elaborate colors, staff said.

As a result, many city departments and programs, including the city library, Public Works Department and AgeWell, have developed their own visual identifiers to meet their communication needs, causing inconsistency in how the city is represented.

Staff said introducing a city logo would create a unifying symbol that can easily be used across city departments, programs and platforms to maintain visual consistency; the new city logo’s straightforwardness and simple, four-colored design will be cost-effective to print on apparel and other platforms and easily identifiable from distances.

Adopting a city logo is following in the footsteps of what many municipalities in California have already done — using a

The new city logo, designed by Hayley Fedders of Studio Seaside, was ins ired by ecret each to reflect the iconic ar interia luffs and coastline.

dual-symbol approach that maintains the city seal for official, legal, and ceremonial use while developing a separate city logo for broader communication purposes.

While the council ultimately voted to adopt the new logo, Council Member Al Clark said he still prefers the traditional seal.

“I actually like the seal better,” Councilmember Clark said. “It’s got the Chumash, it’s got the town, it’s got the

agriculture, it’s got the ocean.”

However, staff reassured the council that the seal will remain intact, but for official purposes only rather than everyday use.

“We will still be using (the seal) for things, it’s not like it’s going away,” Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano assured. “It’s an ama ing seal but I appreciate having more options for branding for the city and the (the logo) feels like a good way to do it.”

Staff will gradually begin to introduce the new logo as general revamps or updates arise.

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Obituaries

LETTERS

Protecting our natural resources from development

Nancy Baron’s In the Naturehood piece “Nature’s epic travelers” (CVN Vol. 31, No. 52) gives us an outstanding reason for denying the slated development at the end of Sand Point Road. The pictures from Lynn Scarlett and Pam Viale show us the beauty and variety of the amazing birds that depend on our Salt Marsh for surviving their extraordinarily challenging migrations. Over 90% of California’s coastal wetlands have been eaten alive by development. Let’s not build on such

a sensitive and important bit of land right where the Salt Marsh meets the sea. The Carpinteria Salt Marsh Park was created by a marvelous example of cooperation between private landowners, the University of California, Santa Barbara, Land Trust of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County and the city of Carpinteria. It protects this part of the acific Flyway that is so vital to the survival of terns, whimbrels, curlews and all the other species. We are so fortunate to live in such a wonderful place. Let’s protect it. Let’s not go backwards. Don’t we owe Mother Nature?

Susan Anderson Carpinteria

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Marion

Joyce

Kingston

08/23/1949 — 09/04/2025

Marion “Joy” Joyce Kingston, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on Aug. 23, 1949 in Los Angeles, she was a devoted partner to Chuck Boosinger and a source of endless love for her children, Marc and Jason Kingston, and her grandchildren, Jordan and Nathan Kingston.

Known for her kindness and sense of humor, Joy found joy in her family and social gatherings. Her home was a welcoming place, always filled with love, laughter, and the comfort of her presence. Her home was also an elder board and care facility, Carpenteria Senior Lodge.

Joy was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Kate Andrews, and grandson Parker Sinclair. She is survived by her children, Marc and Jason; her grandchildren, Jordan and Nathan; her siblings, Kathy and Jay; and a large circle of devoted friends.

In lieu of owers, the family re uests that donations be made to the Prevent Cancer Foundation, an organization whose mission is to empower people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention and early detection. Her memory will be forever cherished by all who knew her.

Previously published obituaries may be read online at coastalview.com

Robert Larkin Brooks

01/04/1940 — 09/01/2025

Robert Larkin Brooks passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2025, surrounded by family after a valiant, year-long battle with T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He was 85.

Born Jan. 4, 1940, in Beverly Hills to Robert Larkin Brooks and Hope Palmer Brooks, he was the youngest and only son. He joined four older sisters: Hopie, Blue, Whitney and Ky. After, the family moved to Carpinteria to a home better known as Hilltop. He attended Mt. Carmel grammar school, Santa Barbara Catholic High School and UC Santa Barbara.

After graduation from college, Bobby and his friend Steve Rose began farming in Oxnard, California. His love for farming and business would lead to the founding of San Miguel Produce, a successful growing and packing business he built with partners through the 1990s. In 1966, he met Kathy on a blind date set up by his friend John Yzurdiaga. They married nine months later. They have been married for 58 years.

Bobby was funny and could talk to anyone. He was loved and admired by all. He also mastered the art of napping. Bobby is predeceased by his daughter, Larkin Brooks, and his sisters Hope Meryman and Whitney Hansen. He leaves behind his wife Kathy, daughter Liz, son-in-law Chris Harges and two grandchildren, Kate and Charlie Harges. Services are pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home and Cremation Service, located at 757 E. Main St., Ventura.

Several CIRC demands already in place, school board members clarify

BY JUN STARKEY

The Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) called on the Carpinteria

nified School istrict C S Board of Trustees to protect the district’s immigrant population and encouraged the board to take action through 10 demands presented at the board s Sept. meeting.

Several of the outlined demands are already in place at the school district, board members later clarified after the grassroots group presented.

“We’re all increasingly concerned about the trauma being inflicted on children and families because of (Immigration and Customs Enforcement),” said CIRC member Jonnie Williams, reading aloud from the letter CIRC submitted to the Board of Trustees shortly before the Sept. meeting.

In recent months, we ve seen alarming e amples of federal overreach in Southern California schools. Immigration officials have been reported near campuses, creating fear and intimidation for families. This has led to absenteeism, mental distress, and in some cases parents pulling children from school.”

illiams and eborah entler, a CI C founder, outlined 10 demands, which included mandating staff not disclose a student’s immigration status and pro-

Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition member Jonnie Williams, ictured, encourages the ar interia nified chool District oard of rustees to rotect its undocumented students, staff and families at the board’s e t. meeting.

viding multilingual know your rights” resources and connect families with local services.

Other demands included adopting a Safe Haven Schools resolution training staff to understand their legal responsibilities when dealing with Immigration and Customs nforcement IC advocating

for the return of deported or detained C S students e panding mental health services offering virtual counseling providing safe transportation to and from school ensuring e ual access to all school programs and services and making Family Preparedness Packets, toolkits for undocumented families which contains

documents and information about what to do if a family member is detained or deported, available at all school sites.

C S Board resident aime iamond clarified that several of the demands were already part of the district’s policy, such as the Safe Haven esolution that affirms that all students within the district are welcome regardless of their immigration status, which iamond said passed in . e ve sent out, to staff and families, numerous times this year, throughout the year, what our policy is in our response to immigration enforcement, and what needs to happen,” iamond said.

She also said information has been made available to C S staff about how to respond if IC officers appear at a school site.

“Not to say that that’s it, there’s a conversation that needs to continue to happen,” iamond continued. I don t know that necessarily having a board meeting is the place for that, but I do think that… I would be willing to meet with a group of folks to discuss what we’re already doing and how that differs from what you’re asking, but also what we are able to do as a district.

iamond said she would reach out to CI C to find a time and place to discuss what demands the district could meet or has already addressed.

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Tuning into steadiness: sound and touch as everyday anchors

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will look at how sound and touch offer steady cues that can help us regulate, restore, and reconnect, especially when life feels overwhelming or ideally, beforehand to help us sit more in a place of peace).

Why sound and touch?

Sound and touch have a direct line to our autonomic nervous system, the part of our body that controls functions we don t consciously think about, such as our heartbeat, breathing, and digestion.

When we’re stressed, our sympathetic nervous system activates the fight-oright response. Our focus narrows, our muscles tighten, and our breath becomes short. But with calming stimuli, like soothing sounds and gentle touch, we activate our parasympathetic nervous system, aka the rest and digest system. This helps lower our heart rate, deepen our breathing, and tells our body that we’re safe.

Over time, this builds inner resilience and emotional e ibility, which are essential ualities we all need as we navigate life s challenges.

Sound

hythmic drumming has been found to help balance mood and behavior in children with ADHD and sensory sensitivity. dditionally, rhythmic sounds such as singing bowls, slow music or guided humming were found to help adults lower their blood pressure and increase emotional clarity.

istening to nature sounds between tasks significantly improves focus and reduces an iety. atural ambient audio, even a short burst like ocean waves or rustling trees has soothing effects on children with sensory sensitivity.

Create a wind-down playlist with nature sounds, soft instrumental, or nostalgic tunes.

Use consistent auditory cues. Try the same calming song during bedtime or morning transitions beneficial for children).

Hum, sing, or chant. These self-generated sounds activate the vagus nerve, focus the breath, and then trigger the body’s natural restful response.

As we move into fall’s rhythm, let the tools we have explored over the last few months become part of your daily practice. Pause to take in a scent, notice the light of the moon, take time to savor your food, sing a bit, and get your hands on nature (or your nearest pet).

Use nature audio. Play rainfall, birdsong, or ocean sounds in the background while working or unwinding. Create quiet time rituals. Sit in silence and notice ambient sounds, even for ust seconds. This works with both adults and children.

Touch

It has been found that both human touch and the use of weighted ob ects reduce pain, anxiety, and depression. Effects are powerful with consistent touch. ffective touch” gentle, caring contact) reduces cortisol and increases oxytocin key markers of stress relief and bonding, at all ages. In pediatric studies, even brief, non-invasive touch has been shown to improve sleep, emotional regulation, and caregiver-child connection. recent studyfound that children’s heart rates dropped significantly when they interacted with a small, fu y tactile ob ect designed for self-soothing. et an animal. ven short moments of touch comfort the nervous system. esearch shows that interacting with animals, even simply sitting near an animal, lowers cortisol and supports nervous system balance for both children and adults. se weighted ob ects such as blankets, lap pads, or a heavy bag to help ground both children and adults.

Embrace someone you trust — or yourself. -second hug can lower cortisol. lay with te ture. Tactile activities such as gardening with your bare hands, cooking, or sculpting clay or dough support sensory regulation. Feel the te tures of soil, leaves, and

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roots planting herbs, pulling weeds, or touching the earth engage the senses and connect us to natural rhythms. ctivities like kneading dough, peeling fruit, or mi ing batter with your hands engage our senses and offer a calming effect. The bonus is that you often engage in other senses at the same time, such as smell and taste. anipulate clay, kinetic sand, or homemade dough. The pressure and e ibility of these materials support stress relief.

Each of the senses in the three-part series carries gifts that help us retune. Smell helps us feel safe and grounded. Sight brings us attention and appreciation. Taste roots us in presence and oy. Sound reconnects us with rhythm and focus. nd touch brings us back to ourselves to one another.

s we move into fall s rhythm, let the tools we have e plored over the last few months become part of your daily practice. ause to take in a scent, notice the light of the moon, take time to savor your food, sing a bit, and get your hands on nature or your nearest pet . Tend to yourself and invite in the centeredness that is innately within.

As always, may this topic inspire curiosity, compassion, and conversation. The senses, being the e plorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.” Maria Montessori

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Vickie Gonzalez has been licensed for almost 20 years as an LMFT and currently provides counseling, coaching and consulting services. Her private practice is currently online only. She specializes in private practice, including grief loss, addiction/codependency and anxiety disorders. She works with people around themes of identity and purpose as well, primarily with individuals and couples. Coaching services focus on collaborating with clients on setting and reaching their wellness goals, whether those goals are career, relational nancial or personal in nature. n a personal note, she has lived in Carpinteria all her life and became a therapist to give back to the community.

Halos& Pitchforks

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

A reader sends a halo to Sam at Carpinteria Lumber. “On Sunday, he took the time to find the special screw needed to make my wife s walker usable. He then made the necessary repair on the walker. e greatly appreciate his kindness.”

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

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

CLUB SCENE

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Desiree the new masseuse at The ym Next oor. She could have coasted through it, but she worked really hard to relieve my back pain. I never experienced such a great massage.”

A reader sends a halo to bags and stop leaving them on Casitas Pass Road.

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

A reader sends a halo to Tina for letting the reader borrow tables for her yard sale.

A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”

A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the of arpinteria ofﬁce mail slot this past week. Thank you for your kindness.

A reader sends a halo to Dr. Persoon at Carpinteria Middle School for taking care of a scheduling problem immediately and masterfully.

A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”

A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”

A reader sends a halo to Tracy for dropping by and helping the reader clean up after their yard sale. ot only clean up, but delivery to St oe s on Tuesday as well. Big halos Tracy.”

A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful ﬂower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.

A reader sends a halo to PizzaMan Dan’s, Rich Medel, and everyone who contributed to a great class reunion. Four hours of rubbing elbows and I m still smiling. o arriors ”

A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”

A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the ing huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”

A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.

A reader sends a halo to Aleah, who the reader met on the beach last week. First, she offered to help carry my belongings to the shore. Then, a little later she gave me scrambled eggs and pancakes because she thought the seagulls ate my lunch. Such a darling any blessings to you and your family ”

A reader sends a pitchfork to pool. “Not professional!”

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”

A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. hen the roof-top ﬂag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”

A reader sends a halo to Taco Grande for winning the reader s personal Best Sope in Town” contest. Big, fresh, wholesome, very homemade. Congratulations.”

A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”

A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to teria Bluffs. earn to share the bike walking path with locals There will be four to ﬁve of you walking together and not a single one will scoot over just a tad to let a local pass through?”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the indicate too much water. Nice weed farm.”

A reader sends a halo to dog walkers who pick up after and dispose of their companion s bowel movements. Thank you for your consideration of the rest of us walkers and property owners.”

A reader sends a halo to Nikki at AT ulinary. went to my ﬁrst class this weekend with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a T show she should be on the ood Network already.

A reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”

A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.

A reader sends a halo to the man who puts up barricades for the weekly Carpinteria arts and crafts show on Thursdays. any thanks to ddie for his long-time service to our show. e couldn t do it without you.”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magniﬁcent creatures however wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”

A reader sends a halo to the CHS Athletics Boosters Club for their generous donations to student-athletes. Brings happy tears to my eyes. Thanks for all the hard work to make this possible ”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the an ever-increasing dirt parking lot. That is not what the bluffs were purchased for. Post No Parking signs immediately!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”

A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior arriors ootball. e appreciate all you do for our families players and program. You rock!”

A reader sends a halo to Jackie in La Conchita. She found some very important papers of mine and let me know immediately.”

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

A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”

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

A reader sends a halo to the city of Carpinteria and all the volunteers who made opening weekend for SO soccer a big success. very year SO has about kids playing soccer across fields throughout Carpinteria plus more fields in Santa Barbara and oleta.”

Submit Halos & Pitchforks online at coastalview.com. All submissions are subject to editing.

A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick director of Boys irls lub for removing the toxic uphorbia ﬁre sticks from the pots and landscape.

A reader sends a halo to Julio at Giovanni’s Pizza for providing a great dining eperience on the reader s son s birthday. In addition to the same delicious food, the e cellent customer service to a family of five made our evening en oyable. I ve been dining at iovanni s as a teen since , and definitely have plans to come back. Thank you ulio and team ”

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

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Morning Rotary hands out dictionaries to Carpinteria third graders

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embers of the otary Club of Carpinteria orning handed out dictionaries to third graders across the Carpinteria nified School istrict on ednesday, Sept. . very student gets their own dictionary to keep and each classroom teacher gets si Spanish- nglish dictionaries to use as they think best,” said the club s dictionary lead aren lancy. Our club has been doing this community educational pro ect, which was begun by une an ingerden, for more than fifteen years.”

MURPHY’S VINYL SHACK

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

/ about Sandand vehicle The 1100 not was possearch located, meth. violations. contacted as by a probashowed container felon pepper in the wanted ownership 4100 vehicle reported to Department. A was stolen, the on the only a actual pulled car, motel they, for and will obtained Palm regisviolation his / displayrecords was suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

A reader sends a halo to Carp Moon Cafe on Linden. Food and wonderful service. most comfortable and homelike environment ”

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

reader sends a pitchfork to a local establishment for hiring a live musician who wouldn t turn his music down after the reader asked him to. It s not a bar. e won t go again if there is live music that drowns out conversation.”

5285 Carpinteria Avenue • 805-318-55O6 Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm • Sun: 10am-4pm

Saturday, May 23

5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence /

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Friday, May 22

7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena

Scandinavian Foundation hears from scholarship student

The merican Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara heard from its second annual Summer in Scandinavia scholarship student . ena, who spoke to club members about his summer at the Copenhagen Business School.

Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence

ena was able to attend the school due to the scholarship provided by the foundation, member Bonnie onker told Coastal View News. He spoke to foundation members about his e perience at an event hosted at the home of Carpinteria member.

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

tacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conﬂicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.

He came to tell us about his uni ue e perience in Copenhagen, the people he met, the things he did , and how much he appreciated this opportunity provided by the merican Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara with our scholarship,” onker said.

J. Pena recently returned from a summer at the Copenhagen Business School sponsored by the American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara.

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

Noon Rotary hosts district governor at Lions Park

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The otary Club of Carpinteria oon recently hosted otary istrict overnor ike utra and his wife Cindy in a gathering at ions ark. Club resident avid owdrell said the club has grown by in the past three years and continues to play a vital role in making Carpinteria a better place.”

The club looks forward to building on that momentum as it serves the community,” he said.

LEFT: The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon, pictured at at Lions Park last week , recently hosted Rotary District Governor Mike Dutra.

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning member Art Fisher shows Aliso Elementary School third graders how to use a dictionary.

B&G Club benefit nets nearly $500k

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

The United Boys Girls Club of Santa Barbara County netted a record-breaking $475,000 for Santa Barbara County kids at last Saturday’s Paris Nights-themed gala and Rally4Kids day, held at the Polo Club in Carpinteria.

This marks the 10th year of the Rally4Kids gathering. United B&G Club CEO Michael Baker wrote before the event that “no other event has had a greater impact on our organization than this one.” The B&G clubs serve kids across Santa Barbara County, including those in Carpinteria.

“The revenue we have generated from this event has helped us open two new club locations and purchase much-needed vans to transport our members all of Santa Barbara County (...) the money we raise here tonight will ensure that no child is ever turned away from our services from Lompoc to Carpinteria and everywhere in between,” he wrote.

Several live auction items drew big bids, including a luxury staycation at the Rosewood Miramar, Jay Leno’s garage tour, and trips to Paris and the Dominican Republic or Mexico.

Tobey Ann Terry poses in front of the “Eiffel Tower.”

Monte Wilson

Peter Kappen, who photographed cars for the Rally4Kids event, with his wife, Emily.

Nancy and Peter Atwood sample a macaroon.

From left, auctioneer Tina Ballue, with Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Director Jamie Collins, B&G CEO Michael Baker, and B&G Area Director Jesse Gonzalez.

Gianna Rehage and Amber Leech

HopeNet promotes mental health support services with faire, vigil

opeNet of arpinteria a suicide prevention nonproﬁt brought together the community on Sept. for a ental ealth ellness air and candlelight vigil honoring those who have died by suicide and those affected. At the faire held at the ynda airly arpinteria Arts enter locals learned about mental health and family resources from fourteen local organi ations who work with children parents youth or seniors including the arpinteria hildren’s roject and Age ell of arpinteria. At the vigil several speakers spoke about mental health and remembrance and attendees took a moment of silence. They also received wallet-si ed suicide prevention cards in Spanish and nglish listing suicide warning signs and how to offer help.

Maria Flores mans the table for the Mental Wellness Center.

HopeNet of Carpinteria Youth Board Member Ricardo Avila speaks.

The group from AHA!, a youth-focused organization, poses for a photo.

Compassionate Care of Carpinteria representatives host a booth at the faire.

From left, Aleen Diaz, Solara Acosta and Anami Diaz.

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Westmont teacher is Avofest poster design contest winner

Westmont College professor Scott Anderson is the winner of this year’s California Avocado Festival poster design contest. His design for the 39th annual festival — featuring an avocado on the beach with a beach umbrella and a beach ball — was unveiled at the Carpinteria Farmers Market on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Anderson is a Santa Barbara-based artist who has a master of fine arts degree in illustration from the University of Hartford and a master’s degree in illustration from Syracuse University. His work has appeared in several prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, MAD Magazine, the Hollywood Reporter and others. He has also illustrated covers for the “Who Is” book series.

Anderson’s design is also on festival T-shirts and other Avofest gear, available for purchase at the upcoming festival, scheduled for Oct. 3–5. More than 60 bands, 50 arts and crafts and commercial vendors, and 15 food vendors will set up in downtown Carpinteria during the festival. roceeds benefit the Carpinteria Education Foundation and Future Farmers of America.

––Evelyn Spence

THE SEAWITCH SAYS CVN

AMY OROZCO

Dear Amy O,

This problem is not new to the Sea Witch. How about giving a reminder. Please let people know that sidewalks are for walking not bike riding (or e-bike riding!).

Bike riding is a wonderful family activity. It’s fun and healthy. Your kiddos are adorable decked out in helmets and kneepads. When unhelmet-wearing you is leading them down the sidewalk with the other bare-headed parent bringing up the rear, it’s dangerous and downright maddening.

You are teaching them to disobey the law and to disregard others. There’s nothing cute about a family of scofflaws Signed, The Wheels on the Bikes Go Wrong

Dear The Wheels on the Bikes Go Wrong,

The pleasure is all mine: People, sidewalks are for walking not bike riding (or e-bike riding!).

Why, I bet even those bike-riding tykes know about compound words. Two individual words (side + walk, for example) become one to create a new word with its own meaning (sidewalk, for example). It’s not called a “sideride,” though that does have a nice ring, um, I mean rhyme, to it, doesn’t it?

Etymology aside, along with your re uested reminder, I would like to offer a few suggestions on coping with twowheeled vehicles riding amok on our sidewalks. After all, one of Carpinteria’s renowned charms is its walkability –something I and many others would like to see continue.

First, let’s take the high road and not assume parents and their offspring are storming our sidewalks as a form of lawlessness. At best, they probably are ignorant of the rules and regs guiding

estmont ollege rofessor cott Anderson’s design was chosen to re resent the th annual alifornia Avocado estival. Anderson is ictured with ary Dobbins, right, co resident of the festival’s board.

Sidewalks are for walking

traffic flow on and off sidewalks. At worst, they are inconsiderate boors passing their legacy to their progeny. (Lucky us!) Also consider, the parents may not have been on a bike in a very long time and are terrified. For themselves. This does not excuse the behavior, of course not. It does, however, give it a different angle which may lessen that maddening effect you feel when seeing a family pack of cyclists aunting the Carpinteria municipal code that is clearly posted on signs dotting Linden Avenue.

I suggest you call the sheriff s sub-station using the non-emergency line (805) 568-3399 and ask to speak to a deputy about your concern. You could ask for an officer to be on foot or bike patrol in the downtown-T to stop and educate bike riders on the sidewalk. If nothing else, I’m sure your conversation with the officer will give you a different point of view, as in from a law enforcement angle, than a newspaper columnist (moi) can give.

The bike-riding-on-the-sidewalk problem is centered downtown where most of the pedestrian traffic is. That means it’s a city of Carpinteria issue, which means the Carpinteria City Council is in charge. Email each councilmember with your concern, you ll find addresses at carpinteriaca.gov. You also could attend a city council and speak you ll find the necessary information at the same website.

I bet you ll find likeminded individuals. Perhaps there’s an ad hoc task force in your future. Maybe along this path there will be a partnership with one the town’s service club. Who knows? Your route of civic involvement could end with a new bike trail named after you.

The words “be the change you want to see in the world” are erroneously attributed to Ghandi. No one is sure who actually said them, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is being stirred into action with the only thing we can control, and that is ourselves. You obviously care as evidenced by your inquiry and being so maddened by the behavior. Use that energy to create a better place for all. The world needs more of us doing that.

Former CVN editor Amy Marie Orozco loves living in Carpinteria, including all the sometimes socially sticky situations happening in our seaside setting. Have a question for her? Email it to news@coastalview.com.

First, let’s take the high road and not assume parents and their offspring are storming our sidewalks as a form of lawlessness. At best, they probably are ignorant of the rules and regs guiding traffic flow on and off sidewalks. At worst, they are inconsiderate boors passing their legacy to their progeny. (Lucky us!)

KARLSSON

River runners

UNPREDICTABLE WILDERNESS

CHUCK GRAHAM

Every time they broke the surface, I kept pace in my kayak looking to immerse myself in the daily life of voracious river otters. Over the next three days, I kept reconnecting with the same family of seven river otters inside Drake’s Estero within the Point Reyes National Seashore. uring my first encounter, I uickly picked up on the expanse of their territory, locating established paths that led to and from the water, and along slick, gooey mud ats. From my kayak, I utilized northwest winds, working the perpetual gusts to my advantage while drifting along with these frenetic a uatic predators.

Adult river otters weigh about 30 pounds, so they need to eat at least 20% of their overall weight each day. Their nonstop pace wasn’t all about their constant foraging. Play time seemed just as important with two of the seven otters being kits. However, after playing and fastidious grooming they always returned to the ebb and ow of rake s Estero, a haven for all types of wildlife.

A coastal wetland

Inside Drake’s Estero is a monument commemorating British explorer Sir Francis rake s si -week pitstop inside the wetland in the summer of 1579. There, he hid from the Spanish Armada while repairing his eet. uring that time, the massive coastal wetland was a refuge for Drake and his crew during his circumnavigation of the globe.

Drake and his crew also spent time with the local Coast Miwok tribe. Within Drake’s Estero, shards of Chinese porcelain have been found within the wetland. Supposedly, they are what’s left of gifts given to Coast Miwok.

The estuary itself is 25 miles north of San Francisco, and on a map, it resembles a gnarled hand or claw that fingers in several different directions. The waters ow into the broad e panse of rake s Bay. Oyster farming took place within the estero up until November 2012, and its removal has allowed the uni ue a uatic biome to return to a natural state, improving the water uality, and especially giving eel grass a chance to reestablish itself throughout the long spindly fingers

that make up Drake’s Estero.

The historical landmark stands tall amongst tangled wild roses, spindly reeds, coastal grasses, and shady Monterey Cypress. There’s a placard attached to a massive piece of driftwood talking about Drake’s time in the estero. As I paddled toward the landmark, park service personnel emerged from the coastal dunes. An interpretive ranger was leading a group of day-trippers to the monument while raising a British ag. However, my attention was uickly diverted by a very muscular, male river otter, also known as a “boar.”

Hunger strike

From the cover of dense coastal sage scrub, the male river otter emerged onto the mudflats. The cinnamon-colored, light-eyed river otter loped directly into

the shallow waters during an outgoing tide on Drake’s Estero. What was striking about him was how muscular he was, especially his shoulders and neck. He was stout, and it almost looked like he knew it as he easily slid into the murky, white capping waters.

He soon reconnected with his family, as they took turns successfully diving down and reemerging with freshly caught fish. As the feeding continued, the family of river otters drifted out into the middle of the estuary. There, the big boar resurfaced with something I hadn’t seen before. He had ahold of it by one of its wings. As the thornback ray thrashed about, the male river otter continually subdued it. What was impressive was as the ray fought and thrashed its tail to free itself, the boar hung in there, swimming his catch to the shoreline that was still 50 yards away.

The tide was draining towards Drake’s

Bay, and the northwest wind was building, yet the otter had no problem swimming against the strong current and wind. hen he reached the mud at, he ipped the ray on its back and finished it off. From there, he ripped open its underbelly. That’s all he wanted or maybe was worth eating. He left the rest to the scavengers. It was dark and gray over Drake’s Estero. The family of river otters had left the boar to himself with the ray, but after getting what he wanted from the bottom dweller, the boar swam out into the low-lying fog, chasing after his family, never to be seen again.

Adventure and travel writer Chuck Graham lives in Carpinteria and contributes his writing and photography to publications far and wide. For more wildlife photos, visit chuckgrahamphoto.com or follow Graham on Instagram at @chuckgrahamphoto.

CHUCK GRAHAM PHOTOS

A male river otter fights with a thornback ray inside Drake’s Estero.

A family of river otters takes a break on the mudflats of Drake’s Estero.

River otter boar feed in the shallows.

A good look at the muscular male river otter, also known as a boar.

CALENDAR

Thursday, Sept. 18

English Language Conversation Group / Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Freeplay Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Lecture Series, Secrets to Downsizing Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536

Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons Club Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Full. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

Culinary Crawl Downtown Carpinteria. 5–9 p.m. carpinteriacommunityassociation.org

GranVida Summer Concert Series: Wildflower Collective GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 6 p.m. Outside food, drinks welcome; bring folding chairs or blankets

Meeting: Carpinteria Birdwatchers Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 6–7:30 p.m. carpbirdwatchers.org

Performance: Grupo Bella Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 7 p.m. artsandlectures.ucsb. edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara

Friday, Sept. 19

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Gaming Club for Teens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:15–4:15 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

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

Live Music: Lois Mahalia Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6:30–8:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Play: “Social Insecurity” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tickets: general admission, $15; seniors/ students, $12. Directed by Asa Olsson and Leslie V. AnnRenee. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Saturday, Sept. 20

Coastal Clean Up Day Sites across Santa Barbara County. 9 a.m. – noon. exploreecology.org/coastal-cleanup-day

Saturday English Language Conversation Group / Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Live Music: Exiled on State Street Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m.

Live Music: South on Linden Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. Free. info@carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

Live Music: SB1200 Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 7–10 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Sunday, Sept. 21

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

Play: “Social Insecurity” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 3–5 p.m. Tickets: general admission, $15; seniors/ students, $12. Directed by Asa Olsson and Leslie V. AnnRenee. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Monday, Sept. 22

AgeWell Senior Program: Line Dancing Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Tai Chi Together Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:30–4:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

Tuesday, Sept. 23

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

Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. (202) 997-0429

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave.

South on Linden to perform at arts center

Local band South on Linden will perform at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center as part of its free summer concert series on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 6–9 p.m.

The event will include snacks and drinks available for purchase. The arts center is located at 865 Linden Ave. Learn more online at carpinteriartscenter.org.

Matt Moore of Rincon Designs will be honored for his years shaping surfboards, and for his contributions to the world of surfing, at the Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 26.

Surf film festival to honor local Matt Moore with Legendary Award

The Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival (SBSFF) will honor Matt Moore of Rincon Designs, who spent nearly 60 years shaping surfboards in Carpinteria, with a Legendary Award on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara.

“At eight years old in 1960, (Moore) began surfing and became interested in repairing the old boards that were hard to find at the time in Carpinteria,” SBSFF representatives wrote in a press release for the event. “By the mid ‘60s in high school he was making custom boards, and continues with his craft to this day. Matt’s Rincon Design boards have been ridden by Santa Barbara legends such as Chris Brown, Tom Curren and countless others.“ Moore’s shop, Rincon Designs, closed down earlier this year after 45 years in business.

The film festival is celebrating its fifth year. It will take place over two

1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

City 60th Anniversary Event: Memory Lane at the Museum Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, 956 Maple Ave. 1–4 p.m. carpinteriaca.gov/60years

Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Showing: “The Chosen” (Season 5) Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Shown on big screen, with discussion. Through Sept. 23. (805) 684-2211, carpinteriacommunitychurch.org

Al-Anon Meeting Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly. $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Wednesday, Sept. 24

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball for Beginners Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

days, Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, at the Lobero Theater. The festival will feature films about iconic surfers, skaters, and Santa Barbara locals. The SBSFF also supports three ocean-centric non-profits: Heal the Ocean, Surfrider Santa Barbara Chapter and the Surf Happens Foundation. Moore will be presented with his award following two short films covering different aspects of local surf history. Heal the Ocean, Surfrider Santa Barbara Chapter and the Surf Happens Foundation will table in front of the theater, offering information and raising money with a raffle and silent auction.

The festival begins on Friday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. on, and Saturday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m., at the Lobero Theater, located at 33 East Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. Ticket prices vary. Learn more online at santabarbarasurffilmfestival.com. ––Jun Starkey

AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Coffee Meet Up Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–9:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Carpinteria Knitters Group Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382

AgeWell Senior Program: Mahjong Basics Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1:30–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Meditation Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2:45–4 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

ONGOING

Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@centralcoastseniors.org

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“Caught Stealing”

DUNCAN’S REEL DEAL

MATT DUNCAN

Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a superstar. He was all set to go pro — to be picked high up in the Major League Baseball draft. But then he crashed his car whilst driving drunk. His buddy was in the car, too, and died. What Hank really cared about, though, was that he busted up his knee real bad and couldn’t play ball anymore.

Years later, Hank’s mom still thinks he’s a superstar. But he’s not. He’s bartending in New York City. It’s the late 1990s and his only relationship with baseball is as an avid spectator of the San Francisco Giants.

If you squint, there’s a certain charm to his life. His bar patrons seem to like him. His girlfriend, Yvonne (Zoe Kravitz) is pretty great. And he has a good relationship with his neighbors. OK, sure, he’s poor, an alcoholic, and going nowhere in life, but, whatever, he’s got a nice smile.

Until, that is, he meets some of his neighbor’s friends. Well, they’re not actually friends. His neighbor, Russ (Matt Smith), turns out to be a drug dealer, and two tough guys come to shake him down. Hank is in the way, so they shake him down instead — and push him, shove him, punch him, kick him, and even headbutt him until he’s a bloody mess.

Hank wakes up in the hospital down a kidney. Which means no more drinking for Hank. But that’s the least of his worries, because the drug dealers and mob bosses aren’t done with him. They think Hank knows something. He doesn’t. But I guess if you threaten a guy enough, and attack his loved ones, and beat him up over and over, he s gonna try to figure it out.

He discovers three groups: the Russians (who beat Hank up before), the cops (who seem either incompetent or corrupt), and, worst of all, two Hasidic brothers who are willing to do anything to get what they want. It’s not evident at all to Hank who to go to, who to deal with, and who to avoid most of all. Hank just wants out, but he’s caught up in a dangerous tangle of lies, violence, and revenge — he’s unwitting prey who walked unaware into the spider’s web. With lots of spiders in it.

“Caught Stealing” has been described as a dark comedy. I dunno. It’s not very

funny. I guess there’s another sense of “comedy” that’s about it being a farce, or ironic, or having a satirical tone. But the farcical elements of “Caught Stealing” are more perplexing than amusing. It’s not like the characters make sensible moves that play out in unlikely or unexpected ways. They just make dumb moves that play out in inexplicable ways. I wouldn’t call it comedy. I’d call it “plot holes.”

Another porous part of the movie is the main character. It’s hard to see what there is to like about him, aside from his nice smile and the fact that he calls him mom regularly. Or forget about liking him — there’s nothing interesting about him. He was a jerk jock who got his buddy killed, and cared more about his baseball career in doing so, and now he’s broken up about it but hasn’t managed to do anything productive. He got mixed up in some bad stuff and his bravado kept him from slinking away like he should have. O , fine, maybe he didn t deserve having his kidney obliterated by drug dealers. Still. “Caught Stealing” leans too much on Austin Butler’s nice smile. If you avert your gaze, the guy’s just an asshole.

The movie makes some overtures toward themes of regret, redemption, facing the past, karma, and the like. But I found it hard to care. It also positions itself as a ‘90s throwback movie. But I need more than that. I like nostalgic dopamine hits as much as anyone, but I’d rather re-watch any one of dozens — even hundreds — of actual ‘90s movies.

Austin Butler has a nice smile. Is there anything more to this movie than that?

“Caught Stealing” is rated R for strong violent content, pervasive language, some sexuality/nudity and brief drug use.

Matt Duncan, a former Coastal View News editor, is now a philosophy professor at Rhode Island College. In his free time from philosophizing, Duncan enjoys chasing his kids around, watching movies, and playing the mandolin.

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CVN summits Mt. Whitney

Carpinteria locals Marit ter Mate-Martinsen, Whitney Abbott and Tessa van der erff brought their copy of Coastal View News to new heights on Aug. 15, by summiting Mt. Whitney, in California, at a height of 14,505 feet, the tallest peak in the lower 48 states of America. “We backpacked and experienced sunny, cloudy, and rainy weather and even hail,” Mate-Martinsen said.

CVN hikes through Alaska

On a recent trip to Alaska, Coastal View News photographer Robin Karlsson hiked and rappelled down the Matanuska Glacier, bringing a copy of the paper along for the trip. “The week also included 100 miles of cycling and white-water rafting near Valdez, a bear sighting, and observing a pod of Beluga whales in the Turnagain Arm of Alaska,” Karlsson said.

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THROWBACK

Valley Villages

BY DR. JIM CAMPOS

Editor’s Note: A version of this article ran in CVN Vol. 26, No. 37 on June 4, 2020.

In “La Carpinteria” (1960), Georgia Stockton writes that early Carpinteria Valley residents lived in villages. She uses the term “villages” in the way that one might think of the Chumash or Canalino peoples living in the Valley predating California statehood. But Stockton’s usage is for the settlers after statehood, both the “Americanos” and the “Californios” who were homesteading or buying into the Valley.

By the 1880s, the Carpinteria Valley from the Rincon to Ortega Ridge was like one big village made up of clusters of smaller villages. There were the settlers in the Casitas Pass and Rincon areas to the east. There was a settlement called La Serena to the west, founded and named by Milton Smith who with his brothers, Frank and Solon, built a wharf that permitted commerce in and out of the Valley. The middle of the Valley was called “la llana grande,” the big plain, with its population mostly concentrated near Santa Monica Creek. This area had a strip of shops along a road described as the top edge of the salt marsh. There were blacksmith shops, barbers, saloons, dry goods stores and a cemetery in this stretch.

Unfortunately, no pictures of this shopping center are known to exist. The Thurman saloon and dry goods store, established in 1875, was particularly important. It was a multi-story red brick structure that also housed the Carpinteria ost Office and served as a stagecoach stop. This led Stockton to write, “Thus, Old Town became the center for all the Valley, both Spanish and American” (p. 58). About 10-15 years later, Summerland was added to the list of villages, the population lured by Spiritualism, and jobs aplenty thanks to the discovery of natural gas and oil deposits.

The settlers’ villages within the bigger overall village had identifying markers. Each had an elementary school: The Rincon School (1874) along Carpinteria Creek; the Carpinteria School (1858) adjacent to Santa Monica Road on Upson Road; the Ocean View School (1873) in La Serena; and Summerland School (1890) in Summerland. Each had the legal services

his remarkable hoto is a who’s who of ar interia’s leading citi ens circa . ome of the ioneer families re resented are ailard, lood, adwell, ravens, c ean, oore and yster. tanding to the immediate left of the gra evine is te hen . lmstead, and on the right, ideon Ed hurmond. tanding to the e treme right is uan arrillo, owner of a saloon mainly atroni ed by the anish s eaking community. he world famous Ayala family gra evine stood somewhere between anta onica Road and ravens ane.

of a judge. First, there was Solon Smith in La Serena; Melvin Snow in Summerland; and, a variety of men from la llana grande to the Rincon. Ultimately, some of the villages had a claim to be the main township in the Carpinteria Valley. For example, La Serena had the commercial shipping center, and Summerland, the best grade of Black Gold, the oil.

Regarding Serena, Albertina Rodriguez writing in the Carpinteria Herald (Jan. 30, 1969) had this to say, “They thought Serena might become the main town at one time and so a post office was built there. When the railroad came through, it changed everything.” Indeed, the Southern acific ailroad coming through Carpinteria and stopping at the train station built at the foot of Linden Avenue (1887) changed everything for everybody and every one

of the individual villages.

It is interesting to consider that Summerland, a community that at various points of its history tried to incorporate itself into Carpinteria, may have had the best claim for becoming the main township in the Valley. When Summerland struck oil, it became the wealthiest village. Every amenity that Carpinteria had, Summerland acquired in the 1890s — even a regular newspaper that also served Carpinteria. The Courier was based in Summerland. A souvenir edition in February 1900 by The Summerland “Advance-Courier,” fully illustrated, is one of the best historical Carpinteria Valley references up to that point in time. Carpinteria villages, in contrast, did not have a

regular newspaper until 1911, when the Carpinteria Valley News was established.

Jim Campos is a native born Carpinterian. Upon retiring from a 35-year career with the arpinteria ni ed chool istrict in he joined a group of local historians to publish two pictorial history books on Carpinteria. Jim’s curiosity of local history grew from that experience. He is currently serving on the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation which honors the achievements and contributions of Carpinteria’s diverse community. He is also on the board of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, where he writes occasional in-depth articles. In 2020, Jim wrote an entire year of columns for CVN’s Throwback Thursday.

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18, 2025

enior running back hris aimes looks to break a run to the outside.

San a riel spoils arpinteria s home opener

arriors suﬀer loss in rst home game o the season

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Carpinteria hosted its first home football game of the year at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 12, where the Warriors struggled on both offense and defense against the undefeated San Gabriel Matadors — the runner up in last year’s CIF Division 14 Championship.

The arriors were fresh off a dominant 52-7 win on the road the previous week at Santa Clara on Sept. 5, and Carpinteria was looking to build on that momentum with another win in the home opener. Last season, Carpinteria defeated San Gabriel in a close 21-20 battle.

This year, however, San Gabriel came into the matchup on a three-game win streak with a high-scoring offense led by quarterback Ricky Garcia and running back Adam Mascorro.

San Gabriel got the scoring started within the first five minutes of the first quarter, as Garcia lobbed a pass to Noah Osorio to give the Matadors an early 8-0 lead. ater in the first uarter, San abriel’s passing attack struck again when Garcia found wide receiver Aaron Rojas for another touchdown to extend the Matadors’ lead to 16-0.

Carpinteria got a momentum boost on the ensuing kickoff return, as arriors senior ichie enteria grabbed the kickoff and ran the ball back 50 yards, deep into San Gabriel territory to give Carpinteria

e cellent field position heading into the second quarter.

With the Carpinteria home crowd now energized, Warriors running backs Chris Jaimes and Drew Filippini took over for the offense. The two running backs moved the ball inside the San Gabriel five-yard line before aimes broke free on a touchdown run to score Carpinteria’s first points of the game and cut the lead to 16-7 with 9:33 left in the second quarter.

But San abriel s offense took the ball back on the next possession and slowly marched down the field, chewing up the remainder of the second quarter. In one drive, San Gabriel converted three fourth-down plays, including Garcia’s third touchdown of the night on a pass to Mascorro with less than a minute to go in the half.

Carpinteria’s defense stepped up to the challenge in the third quarter with two interceptions, though the arriors offense was unable to convert the turnovers into points on the scoreboard.

San Gabriel’s offense converted on six fourth-down attempts in the game, keeping the atadors on the field and limiting Carpinteria’s chances at mounting a comeback. After Garcia passed for his fourth touchdown of the night, the visiting Matadors held on for the rest of the fourth quarter to claim the 32-7 win.

With the loss, Carpinteria is now 1-1, as the Warriors prepare for a home game coming up against traditional rival Fillmore on Friday, Sept. 19.

enior Drew ili ini fights through a tackle in a tough loss for the arriors.

unior defensive back oah utierre goes in for the tackle against an abriel.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

ar interia’s am edel s lashes ast a anta ne defender in the arriors’ win over the irates.

arriors s lit a air of matches in the ool

Carpinteria boys water polo faced a pair of Northern Santa Barbara County teams this week, picking up a win in a nail-biter at home against Santa ne and suffering a loss against a powerful Dos Pueblos team on the road in Goleta.

On Sept. 9, the Warriors hosted the Santa Ynez Pirates at Carpinteria Community ool. Carpinteria came out swinging in the first uarter, as yder Shaw and Taison Lee each scored a goal and Sky Korling added three early goals to give the Warriors a 5-2 lead over the Pirates.

But Santa ne battled back in the second uarter, stringing together goals on offense and cutting the lead to - before halftime.

In the third uarter, Carpinteria lit up the scoreboard with si goals three scored by ake hlers while holding Santa ne to ust two goals to take a - lead into the final uarter.

The irates clawed their way back into the game in the final period, with Santa ne cutting the lead to one goal with ust two minutes left in the match. But in the final stretch, Carpinteria s orge amire scored one more goal to give the arriors the - win.

t least si different arriors scored in the win, while Carpinteria goalkeeper Stefano icoletti put together another dominant performance in the net with blocks and one assist.

“I know we planned for a better game against (Santa Ynez), and we were able to hold the line at the end,” said Carpinteria coach ussell usso- e asseur. But our counter-defense wasn t our strength, and Santa ne was able to adapt better in transition. The boys really learned a lot from this game and will be better for it moving forward.”

Two days later, the arriors traveled up to lings uatic Center in oleta to face the water polo powerhouse Dos Pueblos Chargers in their home pool. Heading into the match, Dos Pueblos had an 8-2 record to start the 2025 season.

Carpinteria held tough with the Chargers in the first half, thanks to early goals by icah Smith, Chris eed and Sam edel who scored twice in the first uarter for the arriors. t halftime, os ueblos was up by ust one goal, - . os ueblos took control in the second half, with the Chargers scoring more goals in the third and fourth uarters. orling scored two goals for the arriors, but os ueblos remained in firm control through for the win by a final score of - . Carpinteria is now - overall, and the arriors will prepare for a crosstown rivalry against the Cate ams at Carpinteria Community ool on Tuesday, Sept. .

irls tennis team icks u back to back wins

Carpinteria girls tennis picked up two wins in two days, defeating the Laguna Blanca Owls in a close match at home on Sept. and dominating in a full sweep on the road against Santa aula on Sept. .

The arriors hosted aguna Blanca for a non-league match on Sept. , where Carpinteria held on to a slight advantage in singles and doubles for a - win.

The arriors won five of nine sets in singles, led by I y Scott with yet another - sweep in what was described by Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant as her best three sets of tennis all year.”

Her first round win really set the tone for the team early on as it was a back-andforth affair with I y pulling it out in the end,” Bryant said.

Carpinteria s ubrey lcara and Cailyn illen each won a crucial set in singles to help the Warriors maintain the narrow lead over Laguna Blanca.

In doubles play, the duo of sisters Charlotte and Caroline Cooney continued to play well together with a three-set sweep. The duo of ina Handall and mily Banks added a win, as did the duo of Kacy Kramer and Yaretzi Moctezuma, who battled through a comeback to claim a win on a tiebreak to help the arriors claim the overall - win. e showed a lot of character and fight today with every player, and I am proud of their efforts,” coach Bryant said.

The ne t day, Carpinteria traveled to Santa aula, where the arriors were nearly unstoppable in an - sweep over the Cardinals.

Carpinteria switched up the lineups in this match, with new sets of doubles partners. ll three doubles pairs Charlotte Cooney with lcara , Handall with Scott and ramer with octe uma finished with a combined - record.

Banks, illen and Caroline Cooney put together e ual performances in singles, with all three turning in sweeps to help the arriors claim the - win in their first league match of the season.

“It was fun for me to see them playing with freedom and yet pushing themselves and each other,” coach Bryant said.

Carpinteria is now - overall and - in league play heading into another busy week of action, including an upcoming rematch with defending CIF champions alibu on Sept. .

arriors cross country takes on itrus oast eague meet

Carpinteria boys and girls cross country competed at the first Citrus Coast eague cluster meet of the year at rroyo erde ark in entura on Sept. .

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Doubles artners ina andall and Emily anks re are to take on aguna lanca on e t. .

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ila artins, left, and a ueline uadian run the course at Arroyo erde ark on e t. .

fter a long day of competition, the Carpinteria girls team finished third overall, while the arriors boys took fourth place in the first of four league meets this year.

Carpinteria’s Jaqueline Guadian and Mila Martins led the charge in the girls race, with uadian taking fifth place overall and artins coming in right behind in si th. Carpinteria runners en i ardner, iarys ome and icky artine all finished in the top of all runners in the three-mile race.

a Soto continues to be the top finisher for the Carpinteria boys, taking eighth place out of nearly fifty competitors. aron Ortega and dwin Hernande took th and th place, respectively.

The girls team raced well today and positioned themselves in a good spot going into our ne t league cluster meet in Santa aula on Sept. ,” said Carpinteria coach ngel Silva. Both teams ran well and handled the very hilly course at rroyo erde ark in entura.”

Carpinteria cross country will now prepare for the O ai Invitational at ake Casitas on Saturday, Sept. .

Leona McClellan was all over the court against Channel Islands with 15 assists, 10 digs, four kills and two aces.

Carpinteria volleyball

dro s five set battle

The Carpinteria girls volleyball team was on the verge of getting its first league win of the year in a home match against Channel Islands on Thursday, Sept. . The Warriors fought all the way through five sets, but in the end, Channel Islands pulled out the victory, - .

The Warriors started out hot, taking the first set - before Channel Islands responded and won the second set, - . The teams traded wins in the ne t two sets, with Carpinteria claiming the third and Channel Islands winning the fourth.

In the final set, however, Channel Islands held on - to take the match victory.

“That was a tough match to lose at home, especially because it was such a close one,” said Carpinteria coach ichard uitoriano. I thought we competed hard and showed resilience throughout the night.”

Despite the loss, the Warriors had plenty of strong individual performances. velyn viles filled the stat sheet with assists, digs, seven kills, and an ace Isla oore was a force at the net with nine kills and three digs Samantha Sanche anchored the defense with 22 digs along with four kills and an ace elly ominguez contributed a balanced performance with digs, si kills and four aces and eona cClellan helped distribute the offense with assists, digs, four kills and two aces.

Warriors golfers take win at Santa Barbara

Carpinteria girls golf claimed a win over Santa Barbara in a non-league head-tohead match at Santa Barbara unicipal olf Course on Tuesday, Sept. . The arriors golfers shot for a combined score of against Santa Barbara s .

Carpinteria senior amaica Cook was the first-place medalist with a match low score of , followed by unior thri y o as in second place with a score of . Senior iana iah and Sophia aray both shot impressive scores of and , respectively, to help the arriors hold on for the win over Santa Barbara.

The arriors turned in three birdies in the victory, with Cook shooting a birdie on two different holes and o as scoring her first birdie of the year in her first match back this season. Carpinteria will prepare for its first league match of the year on Thursday at Soule ark olf Course in O ai.

Cate Rams Roundup

Cate boys water polo was back in the pool for the ams second non-league match of the season against Santa Barbara on Sept. .

The ams and ons both played sti ing defense, with no team scoring more than three goals in each half. fter a low-scoring, back-and-forth affair, Santa Barbara held on with a slight edge for the - victory.

Cate s Sebastian Brine led the way with two goals in the loss to Santa Barbara. His younger brother, mmanuel Brine, scored a goal and emerged as the engine” of the ams front-court attack, according to Cate coach esse orrison.

Seb has been a steady scorer for us the past few seasons, and we look forward to seeing what he accomplishes in his senior campaign,” orrison said. The younger Brine, mmanuel, provided a ton of energy for us all game.”

Cate s cross country runners opened up the season at the Tri County thletic ssociation s first league meet of the year at rroyo erde ark in entura on Sept. .

In the boys three-mile race, Cate unior ti wieback led the way from start to finish, claiming first place overall out of nearly runners on the course. Cate runners Bruce i, ordan yan, iles illiams and ackson uller all finished in the top , helping the ams claim second place overall in the team standings behind Foothill Tech.

First-year runner Carmen ack led the way for the Cate girls runners, taking eighth place overall. Four more Cate girls runners Sofie idgway, osie He ner, imi ower and ichelle u finished in the top overall, as the girls team also claimed second place in the team standings.

ON DECK

Thursday, Sept. 18

Carpinteria Girls Golf at Citrus Coast Match (Soule Park), 2:30 p.m.

Carpinteria Girls Tennis at Malibu, 3 p.m.

Carpinteria Girls Volleyball at Fillmore, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 19

*Carpinteria Football vs. Fillmore, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Carpinteria Cross Country at Ojai Invite (Lake Casitas) 9 a.m.

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AROUND TOWN

Heavy tar spotted along Padaro Lane Beach

Palm Lofts artists showcase works

Palm Loft artists John Wullbrandt, left, and Arturo Tello (pictured above) and Patricia Houghton Clarke (pictured at right) opened up their respective galleries and exhibits last Saturday to the public for open houses and community receptions. The trio also joined forces with the new Rubenstein Chan gallery, which joined the other galleries this month at the Palm Lofts.

Wullbrandt and Tello collaborated on “Dos Roles en el Rincon de la Comunidad (Two Oaks in the Corner of the Community),” which is open through Sept. 28, while Clarke displayed several images from her “Primal Wild,” “Correspondences,” “Erasing ines” and Facing Ourselves” series. roceeds from Clarke s art benefited the Environmental Defense Center.

Tello’s gallery is located at 410 Palm Ave., Loft A-1; Clarke is based out of Loft A-18; and Rubenstein Chan out of B-3.

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