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Cats, dogs and more welcome at Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals — an annual gathering at Carpinteria’s St. Joseph Church where locals can bring their pets to be blessed — returns Saturday, Oct. 4, 9–10 a.m.
The gathering is held each year in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of all animals. Blessings will take place on the front lawn. All animals must be leashed or in a crate; those who cannot physically bring their animals are welcome to bring a photo.
The church is located at 1500 Linden Ave.
Drinking Water
The direct link to information about the source and quality of the Carpinteria Valley Water District's drinking water delivered in 2024 has been updated to
https://www.cvwd.net/files/ccc214de1/2024CCR.pdf or scan QR code. A paper copy can be printed directly from the above noted webpage. To have the 2024 CCR mailed to you, email info@cvwd.net or call 805-684-2816.
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points with one minute left to go in the fourth quarter. Despite a 22-point performance from Cooney, the Warriors were unable to close the gap and Thacher took the win 35-33.
Locals push back against Trump administration with “Hold the Line” protest
Carpinteria locals and residents along the California coast plan to protest President Donald J. Trump and his administration on Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. – noon.
Carpinteria is now 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the Citrus Coast League.
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“We learned that regardless of who you play you must be ready mentally and physically to play at a high level,” said Carpinteria coach Henry Gonzales. “I was happy that we were able to make a game of it. This will only help us to be better and stronger.”
The “Hold the Line” protests are organized by factions of Indivisible, an advocacy group. Carpinteria Indivisible representative Carol Kernahan said groups from Paso Robles to San Diego will line up along the coast; in Carpinteria, protestors will join at the Peace Corner — where Linden and Carpinteria avenues meet— before linking hands down Carpinteria Avenue towards Palm Avenue.
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Carpinteria oys as et all played four games over ve days, including a usy three game wee end at the ordho ournament from ec. .
Local protesters will also hold signs supporting Proposition 50, an amendment appearing on the state’s Nov. 4 ballot that could redraw congressional district maps in favor of the Democratic Party, Kernahan said.
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t the ordho ournament, the arriors started o the action against anger on Dec. 5. In what was a physical game, Sanger was able to overpower Carpinteria to take the win, 88-56.
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was recovered and booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property.
Proposition 50 — which will temporarily require new congressional district maps through 2030 — was put on the November California ballot in response to congressional redistricting in Texas earlier this year. In Texas, the redistricting could net up to ve more congressional seats for the Repu lican arty.
The next day, Carpinteria faced crosstown rival Cate for an unusual out-of-town “Battle of the 192.”
n the ac and forth attle, neither team never led y more than ve points and the game was eventually decided by a pair of clutch free throws from Carpinteria’s senior captain Carlo Suarez to seal the win for the Warriors by one point, 65-64.
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“The other groups (in Los Angeles and Orange County) are emphasizing freedom of speech. We’ve decided on an emphasis on Prop 50,” Kernahan said, adding that participants are welcome to bring chairs and signs. “At 11 a.m. we’re going to stop and link arms (...) I think it’s going to be powerful.”
Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who reportedly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property department for safekeeping.
On the third day of the tournament, the Warriors faced Bishop Diego for a chance to win the consolation championship. Once again, it was a closely fought matchup that was settled by free throws, with Bishop Diego outlasting the Warriors by a slim margin, .
Last week, I stood in front of a room full of people, donors, board members,
it’s a local restaurant providing meals for people experiencing homelessness, a group of parents pooling resources to start a skatepark, or a local nonprofit stepping in to fill s stemic gaps these acts of togetherness
6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via Real caller reported that she believes her laptop and credit cards were stolen by a female neighbor who lives at the Polo Field apartments. Follow up by deputies.
She said this gathering will allow people to stand up and say, “‘Yea, I don’t like this either.’ There’s one thing that we can agree on: democracy. We’re standing up, we’re saying, ‘Stand up, join us.’”
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“What a great, early-season tournament for us,” said Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson. “We found some things to work on and put together some solid performances, eraged double-digit scoring in the tournament. Suarez had 18 points against Cate;
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Then on Dec. 9, the Warriors opened up Citrus Coast League play with a road game at illmore. uare led the way with points in the game, and the arriors
“Tonight was a good reminder to our group that wins in league are hard to come
creasingly fractured, community stands as our greatest antidote to disconnection. t’s in the small acts a shared meal, a helping hand and the large ones, li e coming together to advocate for change. hen we invest in each other, we ma e
Cate’s winter sports are starting to heat up, as the Rams soccer and basketball programs prepare to start the bulk of their 2024-2025 schedules.
resources to start a skatepark, or a local nonpro t stepping in to ll systemic gaps, these acts of togetherness remind us that we don’t have to carry our urdens alone.
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Deputies responded to narcotic activity and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.
n the soccer eld, the Rams are perfect to start the season at . ast wee , Cate picked up a pair of wins over St. Bonaventure on Dec. 5 and Bishop Diego on Dec. 10.
Against St. Bonaventure, Cate’s junior striker George Marin continued an unbelieva le scoring season with his third consecutive hat tric . arin nished the game with ve goals overall, with assists from four di erent teammates. Cate scored three more goals on the way to an 8-0 win.
Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. traffic stop was initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.
On Dec. 12 against Bishop Diego, Marin again proved to be an elite scorer with yet another hat trick. Through four games this season, the junior has now scored 15 goals by himself.
Volunteers remove 3.6k pounds of trash from coast
3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.
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n addition to arin’s three goals, Cate had the added o ense of junior iy arry — who scored three goals of his own — along with solo goals from juniors Kamil Abdul Nafeo and Oliver Charvel.
As Carpinteria Children’s Project cele rates years of e istence, am grateful for the countless individuals and partners who have em odied the community spirit. You are why we can continue to create safe, nurturing spaces for children and families, and why I continue in this work. So, let’s show up, lend a hand, and emrace the power of togetherness. n doing so, we not only support one another but also create a legacy of compassion and care for future generations. he world needs more of this now than ever efore.
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For many families we work with at the Carpinteria Children’s Project, community is not just a support system it’s a lifeline. Take trauma, for example. Families who experience a traumatic event are connected to resources through PeRC (Pediatric Resiliency Collaborative . hrough this partnership, ’ve seen how a network of pediatricians, psychologists and community leaders and together to address children’s health and emotional needs, ensuring that every child gets support to overcome the challenges they and their families face.
Volunteers across Santa Barbara County removed 3,611 pounds of trash from the coastline on Saturday during the county’s Coastal Clean Up Day. Across 30 sites — including in Carpinteria — over 1,000 volunteers cleaned up 59 miles of coastline on Sept. 20, according to preliminary results released by organizer Explore Ecology over the weekend.
ur o ense has een ring on all cylinders, ut we cannot forget the hard wor , e ort and endless grind our mid eld and defensive players put in to ma e this hap pen,” said Cate coach Jorge Reynoso.
The most commonly found items were plastic pieces, cigarette butts and food wrappers, Explore Ecology representatives said. Volunteers also found a curling iron, a pin utterfly stiletto, and a rattlesna e.
woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper spray. baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.
n the as et all court, Cate pic ed up its rst win of the season with a win over the host team ordho in the ordho ournament. t was a positive end to a tough tournament that egan with two losses against Royal and Carpinteria . n the win over ordho , the Rams overcame an early de cit and came ac to seal the win with a decisive run in the nal minutes. Cate was led y junior osh utler with points and ve re ounds, followed y sophomore raylin lomah with 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Senior Marcus Scudder provided a crucial spark for the Rams with 11 points in just eight minutes of action.
ut let’s e honest community is more than what we give it’s also a out what we receive. Raising my ids has een a hum ling reminder that even the most prepared parents can’t do it alone. t ta es that village, whether it’s the teacher who understands your child’s quirks, the friend who listens without judgment, or the stranger who smiles at you during your morning beach walk.
olunteer adison e entrager found the clean up’s hidden treasure chest,” taking home a gift card for a two-night stay at Cuyama Buckhorn Resort.
“This year’s Coastal Cleanup Day was such a poignant reminder to me of how special it is to be part of a community,” said Elsa Winter, coastal cleanup day coordinator. “It was amazing to see so many people coming together to clean up our beautiful coastline his event has an incredi le utterfly e ect, and shows how direct action can change how we collectively treat the planet!”
8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block Via Real caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.
At a time when society can feel in-
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Teresa Alvarez is the executive director of the Carpinteria Children’s Project. She has over a decade of e perience in the nonprofit field and a passion for helping children and families. Teresa was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and moved to the U.S. with her parents at age two. Growing up as an undocumented student, she learned the importance of having mentors, a strong work ethic, and the value of education. Teresa holds a bachelor’s degree in ociolog from and a master’s degree in ps cholog from ntioch anta arbara. he c rrentl serves on the t re eaders of America board and is a founding member of the anta arbara atino iving ircle. Teresa loves to travel, read and chase after her t o bo s.
woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined the vehicle was not stolen, but was rented a few weeks ago by the woman. She thought the “PERM” on the Arizona license plate meant it was only a “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, she said. After a search of nearby motel rooms associated with the subjects, they, and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property,
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Measure A funds complete Franklin Creek Trail Project funding
BY LIV KLEIN
On Monday, the Carpinteria City Council approved $226,563 from the Measure A Cycle 6 funds and a time extension for the Measure A Cycle 5 funds of $275,188 for the Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project, completing the project’s approximately $2 million funding.
Construction is scheduled to begin sometime early 2026. The trail should be open for use by the end of June that same year, sta said.
Measure A is administered by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) to help fund regional projects and local programs that address current and future transportation needs.
The upgraded Franklin Creek Trail — located along the east side of Franklin Creek between Carpinteria Avenue and Seventh Street — will enhance pedestrian and bike safety, improving overall circulation e ciency in the city, sta said on Monday. Project construction will include
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repaving the existing, unmaintained trail with pervious concrete and installing standard city light tures, trash cans, benches and fencing.
ecause it uali es as a transportation project, the SBCAG Board awarded the project $275,188 in Measure A Cycle 5 funds back in June 2022 with a construction deadline of June 30, 2025.
However, due to delayed construction start dates, the city requested and was approved for a one-year time extension to June 30, 2026, for use of Measure A Cycle 5 funds. Earlier this year, the city also applied for Measure A Cycle Six funds — bicycle, pedestrian and safe routes to school grant funds — to boost funding sources to fully cover project costs.
s udgeted in the city’s scal year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget, the project is funded by a $570,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $326,500 from Measure X, $100,000 in Park Development Impact Fees (DIF) and, now, a total of $549,000 in Measure A grant funds.
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Annual law enforcement report highlights traf safet on ern
BY LIV KLEIN
On Monday night, the city of Carpinteria’s Chief of Police Services Lt. Rich Brittingham delivered the annual law enforcement services report to the Carpinteria City Council, highlighting a signi cant increase in tra c collisions from to 2024.
The city of Carpinteria contracts with the anta ar ara County heri ’s ce (SBSO) for police services. The SBSO has a base, the Coastal Division, at Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. The lobby is open Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ra c collisions were up y . in 2024, according to the report, highlighting a potential concern for tra c safety in the city.
ta is currently wor ing on developing a system to help identify the common denominator or likely cause for such an increase, Lt. Brittingham told the council,
noting that it could possibly be due to increased use of e-bikes.
ental health related calls signi cantly decreased from 521 calls in 2023 to 393 calls in 2024. The incident time on these calls decreased accordingly by just about 98 hours. Additionally, homelessness related calls decreased y a little over . however, homelessness-related arrests and citations increased y just under .
Other calls for service, including those relating to Part One crimes (serious crimes such as violent crimes and property crimes decreased y . in , while art wo crimes increased y . . otable increases in Part Two crime related service calls included liquor law violations, simple assaults and vandalism reports.
“The calls for service are relatively the same between this year and last year,” Lt. Brittingham said.
At the end of the report on Monday, Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano encouraged Lt. Brittingham to share more spe-
ci c information and details on deputies’ impact in the community.
“We talk every budget cycle about how we’re limited in how we can potentially fund other programs for the community because of the contract (with Santa Barara County heri ’s ce , so would love to get more information for the public about what the impact from the deputies look like,” Vice Mayor Solórzano said.
Councilmember Julia Mayer added: “It’s nice to know what partnerships we have and what you’re planning to be part of.”
In response, the council and Lt. Brittingham discussed including services-based community feedback in future quarterly reports.
Councilmem er ade omura also asked if the police could compare community statistics delivered in Monday’s annual report, like homelessness and mental health-related service calls, to the county and other cities. Lt. Brittingham said he would look into that.
BY LIV KLEIN
The Cravens Lane Housing Project located o Cravens ane across from the Carpinteria Cemetery, on a parcel formerly known as Van Wingerden 3 is expected to come before the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission before the end of the year, Daisy Weber, a representative from First District Supervisor Roy ee’s o ce, said on onday.
It is a Builder’s Remedy Project, meaning developers who submit plans while a city or county’s housing element is not approved can bypass certain objective city standards in e change for o ering a orda le housing.
As the project currently stands, the developer’s application has been completed and is awaiting CEQA review, Weber said. Project plans include 40 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units distributed across four, two-story
buildings, with 46 total parking spaces. i of the units, , are
The Franklin Trail Project will replace the informal dirt trail currently used by walkers
two residential structures, all of which would be removed. Eighteen 24-inch oak trees would also replace the site’s six live oak trees.
BY LIV KLEIN
And just like that, the city of Carpinteria is 60 years old.
On Monday, the Carpinteria City Council kickstarted a week of celebrations honoring 60 years of city incorporation by accepting a resolution that formally congratulated the people of Carpinteria for six decades of successful self-governance.
On Sept. 28, 1965, Carpinteria became the fth incorporated city in anta ar a ra County after residents voted in favor.
“In 1965, the people got together and said we want to have self-control. It was an experiment, and I’m proud and happy I was able to contribute to the success of that experiment because we’re obviously still going strong,” Councilmember Al Clark said on Monday.
his unday mar s o cial years of maintaining Carpinteria’s small-town charm, natural beauty and strong sense of community powered by a successful self-government driven by hardworking councilmembers, city advisory groups, volunteers and community members.
“Sixty years is huge, and we’ve come a long way, so thank you everybody,” Councilmember Wade Nomura said.
Special anniversary events include: an AgeWell party on Thursday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m. at Veterans Hall; a community beach clean-up on Thursday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. at the end of Linden Avenue; an Artful Anniversary Afternoon on Friday, Sept. 26, noon – 4 p.m. at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center; Viva Frida, a Celebration of Art, Culture & Color on Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Carpinteria Community i rary and the city’s rst tate of the City on Monday, Sept. 29, at 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Hall.
he rst tate of the City will honor the city’s past, present and future with informative discussion and highlighted speakers including City Manager Michael Ramirez, city department heads, and other city leaders. Spanish interpretation and childcare will be available. Members of the public are invited to participate in a Q&A by submitting questions to cityofcarp.co/sotcquestion; due to time
have a veteran buried at Carpinteria Cemetery honor him or her with a flag on give us a call or send an email on or before May 28 will place a flag for you. include the person’s full name.
Sixty years of cityhood
“Sixty years is huge, and we’ve come a long way, so thank you everybody.”
— Councilmember Wade Nomura
constraints, the number of questions answered at the event will be limited.
Carpinteria City Hall is located at 5775 Carpinteria Ave.; Veterans Hall at 941 Walnut Ave.; the library at 5141 Carpinteria Ave.; and the arts center at 865 Linden Ave.
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Councilmembers — from left, Vice Mayor Mónica Solorzano, Councilmember Julia Mayer, Mayor Natalia Alarcon, Councilmember Wade omura and Councilmember l Clar on onda o ciall mar ed t e cit ’s t anniversary.
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Obituary
Irene Marie Munro
12/22/1942 —09/13/2025
The family of Irene Marie Munro would like to share, with all of those who knew her, that she has joined her Heavenly Father and all of her family who left before her.
Irene Marie (Reveles) Munro, 82, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away early morning on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, surrounded by her children.
Her life and memory will continue to be cherished by her children, her oldest son Rafael and his wife Renee, her daughter Catherine and her husband Gilbert, and her youngest son Louis; along with her six grandchildren, Delphina, Edward, Tristan, Raphael, Alexandra and Nicolas.
Irene was born on Dec. 22, 1942, to Robert Reveles and Delphina (Manriquez) Reveles in Los Angeles, California while Robert was serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She spent her childhood and much of her young adult life in Carpinteria, Calif. Irene graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1960. During her senior year, she was among one of the rst females who were allowed to compete on the track team that participated in the Russell Cup track meet.
From an early age, her large extended family of cousins, uncles and aunts were very important to her and she loved them all tremendously. When it came to making friends, there was no limit to those she would try to befriend. Irene’s mother instilled a strong sense of faith and spirituality in her. That unwavering belief helped her endure quite a few challenges and tragedies that would unfold in her life.
After graduating high school, Irene attended classes at Santa Barbara City College. Eventually, she married Raphael Rodrigo Saragosa, whom she had known since childhood. They moved to Santa Barbara where all three of their children were born. They would return to Carpinteria and live there a few years until the family moved to San Diego in 1973. Irene made new friends in San Diego easily, but the family only lived a short time there. Irene and family then moved to Scottsdale, Ariz. in 1975. More people would have the opportunity to get to know Irene, and like everywhere else she went, they all soon understood how special she was. Her aunt Jesse and cousins Rachel and Anna Marie also moved to Phoenix not too long after. She maintained a close relationship with them and felt fortunate that she could have them near.
Even though she had her hands full raising three kids, she found work at Horizon High School in the special education department and assisted in the classroom as an aid. Once again, she made lifelong friends who she kept in contact with and even had several of them stop by in the days preceding her passing away.
Irene’s father, Robert Reveles, passed away in 1984, and her brother, Sal, died in 1988. Her mother, Delphina, passed away in 1990. Her last remaining brother, Danny, died in 2001. These losses only strengthened her connections to her remaining aunts, uncles and cousins as she became the sole surviving family
member.
In the mid ‘80s, Irene and Raphael parted ways and Irene also decided on a career change. She enrolled in massage school while still working at Horizon full time and became a massage therapist in 1989. Irene’s spirituality and healing touch helped make her an exceptional therapist.
Additionally, Irene was able to reconnect with her boyfriend from high school, Tom Munro, and eventually, Tom and Irene would marry in January 1992. Irene moved to the San Francisco Bay area, where she continued to work as a massage therapist and began to travel around the world and the United States with Tom. Tom promised Irene that they could move back to Arizona when her grandchildren were born. That promise would e ful lled in . hey moved near her original Arizona house and became the center of her family celebrations.
She cherished the chance to spend time with her kids and grandchildren. It was fairly common for her to pick up di erent grandchildren from school and spoil them at her home, take her granddaughters shopping, or take her hungry grandsons somewhere to eat. She never missed a chance to be with her kids or her grandchildren. It didn’t matter if her grandchildren had a sports event, a performance, or anything she deemed requiring her presence, she would make sure that she was in attendance.
Irene returned to Carpinteria often to visit her hometown and to spend time with beloved family members and friends. She and Tom continued to travel, make new friends, and meet up with old ones. Due to health issues, Tom began to slow down and Irene became his caregiver. However, she did not let that slow her down from being with family and friends.
After Tom died in 2022, Irene focused on spending even more time with her Arizona and California families. She loved to celebrate her birthday and holidays with her kids, grandchildren, and anyone else she could think to invite. She took great care and considered it to be a loving responsibility to be close to all of her family, especially her brother Danny’s wife, Carol, and their kids Robert, Andrew and Ilene.
Irene began to deal with her own health issues, but she would not let anything stop her from continuing to visit, support, and love all of the friends and family that she had left in her life. The parties and holidays continued to be spent with as many relatives and friends that she could. She spent a couple days each week meeting with friends for lunch, playing cards in the evening with friends and making trips back to her hometown. Even in the face of more health challenges, Irene regularly delivered communion on behalf of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church to those who were homebound and could not attend Mass.
In 2024, her last surviving aunt, her mother’s sister, Josie Manriquez, passed away at the age of 104 in Carpinteria and Irene was by her side. After her stay in the hospital in May of this year, she refused to be denied the chance to attend the wedding of her grandson, Tristan. While she did not get a chance to dance like she wanted to, Irene enjoyed watching her family celebrate. Her last visit to the hospital in August ended up sapping the last of the strength. Irene spent her last two weeks surrounded by love and received daily visits from family and friends who bade her farewell.
Services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A reception will follow at a separate location. n lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Phoenix.
Rooted in culture: celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, our country celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. A time to honor the culture, history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in American society. This year more than in previous years it felt important that I celebrate and talk about it with my kids. Our national conversation about immigration, identity, and belonging can feel harsh, even dehumanizing. In this climate, telling our stories, teaching our children their history, and celebrating our contributions isn’t just symbolic. It’s an act of a rmation.
Both of my boys are in dual language immersion programs and aside from wanting them to learn the Spanish language, one of the main reasons I enrolled them in the program was so that they could learn about their culture. I wanted them to be exposed to the music, the stories and the traditions from someone other than me.
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When we lift up Hispanic heritage this month, we really try to celebrate a variety of cultures at CCP. We remind our children, all children, that their culture matters. We counter the negative messages they may hear and instead o er a powerful truth: who you are and where you come from is a source of strength. This is how we raise confident, compassionate kids who understand that diversity enriches everyone.
TERESA ALVAREZ
Our national conversation about immigration, identity and belonging can feel harsh, even dehumanizing. In this climate, telling our stories, teaching our children their history, and celebrating our contributions isn’t just symbolic. It’s an act of a rmation.
At the Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP), this celebration is not abstract. It’s personal. It’s the faces of some of the children and the families we serve, the sounds of two languages on the playground, the smell of pan dulce and cafe de olla that sta ring in on random ridays. ’ve seen rsthand how culture anchors kids, and adults. When we know our roots — our family’s language, foods, music and values — we gain a strong sense of identity and belonging. This is more than a feel-good idea; research shows that children who feel proud of their heritage are more con dent, do etter in school, and grow up with stronger relationships.
My son came home singing “De colores.” This is a song I used to sing with my mom, a song she sang with her mom. eeing him learn it in indergarten lls me with joy. That’s what cultural continuity looks like. It’s a bridge between generations, a gift of resilience that carries children through challenges.
So my invitation to you is to make this all real in your home. Share a story about your culture with your children or try cooking a traditional family recipe. Another option is visiting the local library. This month the Carpinteria Community Library has a great selection of Spanish books and has some great programming that is family friendly. Whether it’s reading a bilingual book or watching a musical performance, these acts help children feel proud of who they are and teach all of us to see the beauty in each other’s stories. Now more than ever, our kids need that sense of pride and belonging. And we, as adults, have the power to give it to them.
Teresa Alvarez is the executive director of the Carpinteria Children’s Project. She has over a decade of e perience in the nonprofit field and a passion for helping children and families. Teresa was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and moved to the U.S. with her parents at age two. Growing up as an undocumented student, she learned the importance of having mentors, a strong work ethic, and the value of education. Teresa holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UCSB and a master’s degree in psychology from Antioch Santa Barbara. She currently serves on the Future Leaders of America board and is a founding member of the Santa Barbara Latino Giving Circle. Teresa loves to travel, read and chase after
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Speak up about critical rezoning in Carpinteria Valley
If you care about the future of Carpinteria, now is the time to get involved and speak up! Many consider the rezoning of properties within South Santa Barbara County to be inappropriate and will result in the gentri cation of our small beach town.
All property within the boundaries of the city of Carpinteria are under the domain of the California Coastal Commission (CCC). On Oct. 8, CCC will consider whether three properties just outside city limits will be rezoned resulting in direct impacts on our small beach town and its infrastructure. For the Bailard property, the rezone will allow 25 homes on one acre, rather than the existing zoning that only allows one home on one acre. This is a 6000% increase in density. Importantly, the Bailard property is on the border of the city of Carpinteria, resulting in more traffic congestion, parking issues, increased water usage, and other demands on our infrastructure. Who is going to bear the cost of this population increase?
Now is the time to speak out at the Oct. 8 meeting of the Coastal Commission in Redondo Beach. The agenda is listed as Item #14c. County of Santa Barbara Housing Element Updates/Rezones. ccording to sta this item should e heard on Oct. 8, around 1 p.m. If you are going to make written comments they must be emailed by 5 p.m. the Friday before the meeting, i.e. Oct. 3. Go to the we site, nd the ct. agenda item and “submit comments” or send to executivesta coastal.ca.gov. ou may also listen to the meeting online, as well as make your comments online for two to three minutes. The request for oral comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. the previous night of the meeting.
If you have questions, contact executivesta coastal.ca.gov, or 5200.
Amrita Salm Carpinteria
Address rezoning at October Coastal Commission meeting
For those of us living near Bailard Avenue, the Bailard Farm has been a beacon of how to integrate the clearly de ned urban/rural boundary with the most densely populated portion of the city of Carpinteria. The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has OK’d the rezoning of the seven acres of farmland from its current one residence per three acres, to 20/30 residences per one acre. This is an increase of es, you read that correctly. This increase in density may allow up to 210 apartments to be built where now there is an operational farm. Our last chance to keep our urban/ rural boundary intact lies in the California Coastal Commission’s hands. They will hear the pros and cons of this rezone the week of Oct. 6 in Redondo Beach. If you agree with the city of Carpinteria that this project is wholly inappropriate in this location, please sign up with tinyurl.com/ carp news to receive the most e ective way to have your voices heard.
Christie Boyd Carpinteria
City rep needed at CCC meeting
On Oct. 8–10, the California Coastal Commission will be meeting in Redondo Beach. One of the items on their agenda is a package of rezones from the County of Santa Barbara. Three of these rezones are smack dab on the Urban/Rural Boundary of the city of Carpinteria. This
means that if these parcels are rezoned, they will not be developed as currently oned agriculture in the case of the two Van Wingerden properties on Via Real, and low-density housing in the case of the Bailard property. Instead, they will be developed as high-density housing. The purpose of the Urban/Rural Boundary Line is to mark the outer limit beyond which urban development will not be allowed. Its aim is to discourage sprawl. While our city has previously expressed opposition to these rezones at the County level, it is crucial that our elected city representatives be present at this Coastal Commission hearing to discourage this intrusion into our small beach community by the County of Santa Barbara. Carpinteria needs to make its own decisions regarding growth. Approval of
these rezones takes the growth decision out of the hands of our city council where it belongs and gives that decision to the County of Santa Barbara. I encourage you to contact your city council members and urge them to ensure a city representative attends the hearing to speak for all of us.
Gail Marshall Carpinteria
Rodent poison is killing local wildlife
I’ve lived in Summerland near the Ortega Dam for about 30 years. Over the years ’ve noticed a loss in wildlife coyotes, king snakes, roadrunners, skunks, red tailed hawks. Recently, I became
aware that the Dam has been putting out poisons for ground squirrels, so I’m suspicious that this poison has een a ecting other animals besides the squirrels. Recently I viewed a video put out by the University of California, Davis about mountain lions they have been studying. Out of 247 mountain lions they studied, of them had een e posed to one or more anticoagulant rodenticides. Also, the Ojai Raptor Center just emailed some information about a young bald eagle su ering from rodenticide.
I’ve often seen black boxes beside uildings which assume are lled with poison to kill rats. I think we can all agree that nature gives and gives to us as humans. It seems the least we can do is give back by not killing creatures in our neigh orhoods. lease, let’s all nd other means for rodent control than using poisons.
I believe Ortega Dam is currently looking into a ground squirrel trap that does not use poison.
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Halos& Pitchforks
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reader sends a halo to Ryan Moore for bringing dirt back to Carpinteria.
reader sends a halo to “The members are looking forward to another successful year.”
reader sends a halo to Bookstore, for cleaning and reorganizing the self-help section.
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.”
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 the maintenance person, lifeguards, and leadership at the community pool. “The pool is an incredible resource for the community and is kept running by people who have a passion for what they do. And it all starts at the top with the Parks and Recreation Director!”
reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
reader sends a halo to could have coasted through it, but she worked really hard to relieve my back pain. I never experienced such a great massage.”
reader sends a halo to bags and stop leaving them on Casitas Pass Road.
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 all the families who participated in cleaning up the lu s, eaches and cree s at this past aturday’s Coastal Cleanup ay, and to DeLayni Millar from the city for all of her support. h, than s for the donuts too ”
reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the H P of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. “Thank you for your kindness.”
reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. great way to start the day.”
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 Cyndi Macias, owner of The Gym Next Door. “She is so knowledgeable on how our bodies work. Every time we have a special issue or uestion, she gives us e cellent advice which helps every time. han you Cyndi.”
reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
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 Mike Damron for helping the reader’s family navigate the halls of the Carpinteria ni ed chool istrict.
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.”
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 Louise Moore for ma ing the reader’s daughters feel e tra special for appearing in the Coastal View News.
reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
reader sends a pitchfork to pool. “Not professional!”
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 Rori’s for having great ice cream and the est scoopers, and for always giving back to this wonderful community.
reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”
A reader sends a halo to Noon Rotary andBob Berkenmeier for their indispensable help setting up and taking down tables and chairs for the HopeNet Candlelight Vigil and Mental Health & Wellness Faire.
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.”
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?”
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.”
reader sends a pitchfork to the Linden planters. “All the mushrooms growing there indicate too much water. Nice weed farm.”
reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”
reader sends a halo to Nikki at H T Culinary. “I went to my first class this weekend with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a T show, she should be on the Food etwork already.”
A reader sends a halo to the Lynda Fairly Arts Center who made their space available and to the several participating mental health groups and community leaders who generously lent their time and e pertise to help improve the mental health of the community.
reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
A reader sends a halo to the mental health vigil speakers who shared their heartfelt stories and encouragement and hopes that things can get better.
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.
reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”
A reader sends a halo to Judy at Smart & Final. “She cheerfully gave me a refund on an item which was a small amount, ut a ig goodwill gesture that made my day. han you, udy ”
A reader sends a halo to Carey for picking up litter on Carpinteria Avenue.
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.”
reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for unior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”
Happy 100th, Marie!
reader sends a pitchfork to a restaurant owner for parking his vehicle in the spots right out front of his establishment. “Shouldn’t he leave those parking spots available for his paying customers?”
reader sends a pitchfork to the City of Carpinteria for letting the bluffs turn into an ever-increasing dirt parking lot. “That is not what the bluffs were purchased for. Post No Parking signs immediately!”
ongtime Carpinterian arie piegle turned years old this month, surrounded by her friends and family.
arie was orn on ept. , . he and her hus and, illustrator an piegle who passed away in came to Carpinteria in . hey raised four ids, an, Carrie, ip and ayle they also have four grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Carrie told Coastal View News
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 Todd. “Todd at American Supreme Gas is friendly and keeps the station looking great.”
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!”
reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
Carrie said her parents met on a blind double date and were married until Dan passed away. hey were active mem ers of the Carpinteria Community Church, and her mother often helped out with eals on heels she also enjoyed sewing and gardening. Marie now resides at GranVida Senior Living. She loves living there and is a consistent ingo winner, Carrie said.
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A reader sends a halo to George and Brecia for hosting the second Vallecito Road hot dog barbeque and potluck recently. “So much fun getting together with neighbors and enjoying the good food! Thank you!”
reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick , director of Boys Girls Club, for removing the toxic uphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
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A reader sends a halo to Frank from SavOn pharmacy at Albertsons, who goes the e tra distance to help customers. han s, ran ”
A reader sends a halo to their mailman, Greg, who went way outside of his duties to help the reader. “(I) was sent home after an epidural with numbness (…) My husband needed help lifting me into our home. Greg got me out of the car and into home immediately. My hero!”
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.
Meet goofy Mango
A reader sends a halo to the Arbol Verde house that is showing their Halloween spirit. love the s eletons, and thin it rings some much needed enthusiasm to the holiday in our neighborhood.”
Saturday, May 23
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.
Friday, May 22
7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena
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A reader sends a halo to Sandra Santos of Sewing by Sandra for her kindness and generosity. ot only is she a s illed seamstress, she is truly an angel among us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real
eet ango, a one year old Chinese Shar-Pei who Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) volunteers said has “goofy gargoyle charm.”
ango is playful, silly, and full of personality. e loves to chase li ards, e plore the yard, and entertain his humans with his antics. He would do best in a cat-free home.
A reader sends a halo to the students handing out Bibles on Linden Avenue last week.
Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.
Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.
A reader sends a halo to Shirley and her son, Jacob, the owners of Coastal i uor, for giving this reader’s dog special treatment every time she walks by and for leaving treats for her even when they are closed.
10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads
2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way man was contacted after reporting
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olunteers said his e pressive boy is incredibly communicative— he’ll let you now e actly what he’s thinking with his funny noises and animated personality. While he loves playtime and adventure, ango also nows how to ic ac and rela , ma ing him the perfect mi of energetic and laid-back (...) He thrives when he has room to play and a family that appreciates his goofy, loving personality. f you’re loo ing for a playful, a ectionate, and totally uni ue companion who will eep you laughing while snuggling up afterward, ango is ready to steal your heart and bring endless joy into your home.”
Interested in fostering or adopting Mango? He’s at the SBCAS shelter in Goleta at verpass Road. he shelter is open uesday unday, a.m. p.m. Learn more by emailing sbcassouthfostercoordinator@gmail.com.
for having e terior lighting
for allowing the Carpinteria venue o ramp to have a mph speed limit. owhere in Carpinteria needs a mph limit, thin or as the entirety of our town is pedestrian friendly.”
Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male subject driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel
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Marie Spiegle turned 100 years old this month.
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John Welty is 39th annual Avofest honorary chair
Longtime Carpinterian John Welty has been chosen as the honorary chair for the 39th annual California Avocado Festival, set to hit Linden Avenue Oct. 3–5.
According to a press release sent out on Tuesday, Welty and his family came to Carpinteria in 1962 when he took a job with the Allstate Corporation. In 1974, John, his wife Vera, and their four kids moved to a ve acre ranch in Carpinteria, where they planted 100 avocado trees; they also egan growing eld flowers and later launched Hilltop Flowers Inc. Although Hilltop Flowers closed in 2024, the family still manages their acre
avocado farm.
Welty is a past president of Faith Lu theran Church and the Rotary Club of Carpinteria. He also has a 32nd degree with Carpinteria Masonic Lodge #444.
The full schedule for the California Avofest Festival, known colloquially as Avofest, can be viewed online at avofest. org. Hours are 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. Festival proceeds go toward the Carpinteria Ed ucation Foundation and Future Farmers of America.
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he Carpinteria igh chool class of cele rated its year class reunion last month. ne hundred and thirty classmates gathered at
coming from as far as lorida, las a, awaii and ontana. t was a wonderful day lled with laughter, old stories and new ones made,” ancy Christensen said. e paid tri ute to our fallen arriors and caught up on years gone y. he day was a testament to the closeness of the Class of .”
ON THE ROAD
CVN spends summer weekend in Mammoth
The Blais, Forner, Kucharski, Lionello and O’Donell families spent the last weekend of summer exploring the mountains of Mammoth, Carpinterian Aja Forner told Coastal View News. “From biking to soaking in the beauty of the great outdoors, it’s become a tradition (we) all treasure and the perfect way to end summer,” Aja said.
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A cozy take on coworking Cowork Carpinteria scheduled to open Oct. 1
BY EVELYN SPENCE
Seek Health’s Dr. Mckenzie Cervini and her fiancé, Dr. Jude Hockel, are branching out next door. The pair’s new coworking space, Cowork Carpinteria, is set to open at 1110 Eugenia Pl., Suite 300, on Oct. 1.
“With Seek Health, you really focus on the physical component of health and wellness,” Cervini told Coastal View News, “but I also believe that having a meaningful life stems from feeling purpose in what you do (...) With Cowork Carpinteria, we’re hoping to harness the two components that make a meaningful life: community and purpose.”
Cervini and Hockel opened Seek Health, a chiropractic office, roughly two years ago. While Cervini grew up in Canada, her father owned a cucumber farm on Foothill Road, so she spent many summers and holidays here. After graduating from chiropractic school and moving to Colorado — where it “didn’t quite feel like home,” Cervini admitted — Cervini and Hockel made the jump back to Carpinteria in 2023.
Cervini, Hockel and family members have spent the past ve months turning part of the rst floor and most of the second floor of uite into a cowor ing space. There’s several spaces, each decorated in blue, green and beige earth tones: a conference room with a 12-person table, individual o ces, areas with renta le desks, a phone booth, a podcast studio and a kitchenette.
A few of the spaces are named after local floral and fauna: the Bluffs, the Franklin, the Jelly Bowl, the Avocado and the Rincon. our standard o ce space is very corporate (...) I wanted it to feel like your second home. Instead of people working at their kitchen table, I wanted people to be able to come here and it feel just as comfortable,” she said.
A monthly access membership at the founder’s rate is $250 a month; that goes up to $350 once the founders’ memberships are sold out. Other rates include , a month for private o ces to
“We’re providing a space for people to come, have purpose, get work done, and really feel connected to their work, while also being able to lean on other community members that are also doing amazing things...”
––Mckenzie Cervini
$100 per hour for the conference room; and $500 per month for dedicated desks for the founding rate, then $650 a month beyond that. This includes Wi-Fi, printing, co ee, snac s and access to networing events.
Access is automated and accessible through an app; clients who rent the private rooms will have 24/7 access, while other members and renters will have access during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cervini has documented Cowork Carpinteria’s development on Instagram at @coworkcarpinteria over the past few months, keeping the community updated as her team put the place together. Her tagline: “Work feels better here.”
“We’re providing a space for people to come, have purpose, get work done, and really feel connected to their work, while also being able to lean on other community members that are also doing amazing things, that are also really passionate about what they do,” she said.
HELP volunteers Anne Goulart, Lorien Rennie, Mary Lemke
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Mckenzie Cervini in the conference room of Cowork Carpinteria.
A foodie’s paradise
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The Carpinteria Community Association brought back the Culinary Crawl last Thursday to the delight of local foodies. The crawl had sunsetted due to the Covid-19 pandemic but came back with roaring popularity last week as locals ate, drank and moseyed their way down Carpinteria and Linden avenues, nibbling and sipping on favorites from local restaurants in the Downtown T and Casitas Pass Plaza. Crawl proceeds go back to the association’s Junior Carpinterian of the Year scholarship fund, organizer Karen Graf told Coastal View News earlier this month.
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Clockwise, from left, David Powdrell, Sally Green, Kim Fly, Valerie Powdrell and Debbie Murphy take a sip at ookers.
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Third indow Brewing Co. s Michellena Parker ser es chicken wings.
Ste e Sulli an, left, and Ruta Aras hoist up their raffle prize.
rom left, Melinda Bendel, Diane Thompson, Ann Hazard, Barry Kaufman and Margo Handelsman cross the street.
Jan Brooks, left, and Jill Castro stop off at Corktree Cellars for a glass of wine. Rena anKirk sports the of cial apron.
Uncle Chen left, with
Carlo Suarez, left, and Christian uintero ser e at Corktree Cellars.
Barbara Menne, left, with Sandi and Michael Prather cross Carpinteria Avenue.
and ill ood dig into a slice of Gio anni s pizza..
Crawl participants close out the night at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center.
Eche erria, left, with Jane Bene eld.
From left, Lee Mandell and Connie Geston.
and Kristina Calkins at back.
Chen Restaurant owner Tina Lee, with Itzel.
Searching for the right book
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
It’s Scholastic Book Fair time at Canalino Elementary School, so Maestra Maria Perez’s third grade class spent their Tuesday afternoon browsing all of the titles the fair has to offer.
Those who are interested in browsing the collection can visit the Scholastic website at bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/canalinoelementaryschool, which also benefits Canalino Elementary School.
Dorian Stahl flips through “Grumpy Monkey: Play All Day.”
Jake Brown checks out a board game. Crosby Bass, left, and Sebastian Prins show off their book fair picks.
Etzli Hernandez
Isabel Lemus reaches for a book.
Lucy Collins
Erik Carreño browses a soccer guide.
CALENDAR
Thursday, Sept. 25
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
Dementia Caregivers Support Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30 a.m. noon p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Chair Yoga Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. noon. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Birthday Bash Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. agewell@carpin teriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Food Bank Senior Food Distribution Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave.1–2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536
Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.
Dungeons Dragons Club Carpinte ria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:30–5:15 p.m. Full. carpinteriali brary.org, (805) 684-4314
Peace Pole Presentation Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 4:30 p.m. Meeting: Architectural Review Board Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpin teria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit.ly/CarpinteriaCity Meetings
Community Beach Clean up End of Linden Avenue. p.m. carpinteriaca. gov/60years
Auditions for “Miracle on 34th Street” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 6–8 p.m. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Friday, Sept. 26
AgeWell Senior Program: The Circle Discussion Group Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10–11 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Com munity Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
An Artful Anniversary Afternoon Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. noon p.m. carpinteriaca. gov/60years Creek Week: Bluffs Guided Nature Walk Bluffs Trail Head end of Bailard Avenue. p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279
Gaming Club for Teens Carpinteria
Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:15–4:15 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314
Movie Night Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 6–8 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: Nautical Thrust Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m.
Live Music: Forbidden Fruit Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 7–10 p.m. cork treecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Red carpet premiere: “Plight” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Red carpet photos begin at 6:30 p.m.; film begins p.m. Tickets: $15 online, $20 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Saturday, Sept. 27
Santa Monica Creek Trail Resto ration El Carro Lane at Santa Monica Creek, 4405 El Carro Lane. a.m. p.m. 805) 705-3429
Hold the Line Protest Carpinteria and Linden avenues. 10 a.m. noon.
Viva Frida: Frida Kahlo Costume Contest Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. p.m. carpinteriaca.gov/60years
Dog Park Photos Monte Vista Dog Park. 11 a.m. p.m.
Child Auditions for “Miracle on 34th Street” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Adult Auditions for “Miracle on 34th Street” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 3–5 p.m. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Live Music: Teresa Russell Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9
p.m.
Live Music: Sansnon DJ Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 8–11 p.m. cork treecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Sunday, Sept. 28
Teen Mural Unveiling and Reception
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. p.m. info@carpinte riaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Live Music: Adam and Sam Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m.
Corktree Karaoke with K.J. Tati Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6:30–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, Sept. 29
AgeWell Senior Program: Music Mondays Sing Along Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 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
Death Cafe Carpinteria Community Li brary, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
State of the City Address Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 5:30 p.m. carpinteriaca.gov/60years
Tuesday, Sept. 30
AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. noon. (202) 997-0429
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Me morial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805)
ARTCETRA
lca ar opens auditions or t annual iracle on t treet
he lca ar heatre will host open auditions for its fth annual holiday play iracle on th treet” on hursday, ept. and aturday, ept. . Roles are availa le for actors ages si to . he ept. auditions will ta e place at the theater p.m. n ept. , auditions will e held for children from p.m., and for adults from p.m. cript pages will e availa le at the theater.
he story of iracle on th treet” was written y alentine avies, adapted y the lca ar’s sa lsson, and co directed y sa lsson and eslie itan a nnRe nee. he show will run at the theater from ec. to ec. , and ec. to ec. . earn more y emailing alca arensem le gmail.com or orsaasa gmail.com. he lca ar heatre is located at Carpinteria ve.
ed carpet premiere o li t comin Friday
The Alcazar Theatre will host the red carpet premiere of the award winning lm light,” which follows a father and a caregiver fol lowing a tragic incident, on riday, ept. at p.m., with red carpet photos eginning at p.m.
e invite you to join us in cele rating the lm’s achievements and its connection to the local community,” said the theater’s Connie eston.
he lm follows a father and a rainian caregiver as they search for answers following a hit and run. light” has received widespread acclaim, including est icture at four lm festi vals and est irector at several of ovie a er aga ine’s op ilm estivals. ten city theatrical release is planned for fall. with cast and crew mem ers will follow the screening. ic ets are for presale online at thealca ar.org, or at the door.
Palm Loft Gallery now accepting submissions or ne e ibition
he alm oft allery is accepting su missions for its latest e hi it, a e ay hile the un hines,” a juried e hi ition that will run ct. to ov. . ntry ingathering is scheduled for onday, ct. , a.m. p.m. on juried pieces can e pic ed up that same day, p.m. reception for the e hi it will e held on aturday, ct. , p.m. hi it guest jurors are ohn ull randt, rturo ello, onnie Ru enstein and rene Chan. he latter two are the owners of the new Ru enstein Chan allery at the alm ofts. ll su mitted wor must e for sale, and a commission rate is retained y the gallery. he gallery will also donate of proceeds to the Citi ens of the Carpinteria lu s.
articipating artists may su mit up to three pieces all entries must e framed or have painted edges. he entry fee is for up to three pieces, and for one piece. ntry fees are paid y cash only.
he alm oft allery is located at alm ve, oft . earn more online at alm oft.com or y calling .
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Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Spanish Conversation Group Carpin teria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. carpinteri alibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Al-Anon Meeting Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Carpinteria Improv Classes The Al cazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly. $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Wednesday, Oct. 1
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball for Beginners Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Coffee Meet Up Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–9:30 a.m.
agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Senior Arts Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Li brary Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Carpinteria Knitters Group Carpin teria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382
AgeWell Senior Program: Majong Basics 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
Carpinteria
Then and now
Sixty years is ample opportunity for change in a small town. Businesses come; trends shift; businesses go. Population grows, and cities spread. Carpinteria, a quaint town of 6,651 when it incorporated in 1965, has matured and evolved into a quaint city of 12,876. City decision-makers, placed in power by concerned residents, have worked diligently to balance a viable economy and small-town charm. As such, Carpinteria has avoided the major population booms and sprawl that have erased the personality of so many Southern California cities. Photos included in the 1965 and 1966 Carpinteria High School yearbooks gave Coastal View News great fodder for a then and now comparison.
The American Supreme Gas Station on the corner of Maple and Carpinteria avenues is now a newer version of the 1965 station.
Dick Dailey Chevrolet at 900 Linden Ave. is now the home of Corktree Cellars and former home of obitaille’s ine Candies.
Demolished decades ago to make way for a parking lot, Mills Drugs (above) was a favorite stop for candy and ice cream in the 1960s. Next door, 5030 Carpinteria Ave. (below) was once home to Carpinteria Realty Company and Insurance Agency.
Ralph Brown Realty at Carpinteria Ave. is now pproac roperties remium eal state Services.
Remodeled to include indoor seatin , osters ree e at Carpinteria Ave. is now the home o iovanni’s i a
o ett ord at Carpinteria ve is no ome to t e Cit ar et Center and other businesses.
After a brief stint as on ’s i a in t e 1960s, the buildin at Linden Ave. has changed signs several times over the years. Today it is Little om’s ea ood
CHS 1966 YEARBOOK PHOTOS
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
arriors golf ins rst itr s oast eag e at h
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Carpinteria’s girls golf team attled a rainy afternoon to grab the top spot at the rst Citrus Coast eague group match of the year at oule ar olf Course in jai on Thursday, Sept. 18.
he arriors golfers too on teams from ordho , Channel slands, ueneme, anta aula, illmore and ali u in the rst of several league matches this season.
Carpinteria senior Jamaica Cook was the low medalist of the match with a score of , while arriors junior thri y Rojas nished with a score of and junior ophia aray shot a in the team win.
“The team is showing its potential, and our uest is to win conference this season for our outgoing seniors who have been with the varsity team since their freshman year and for the revival of the golf program at Carpinteria igh chool,” said coach Craig Cook.
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Undefeated Fillmore outlasts Carp in old-school rivalry
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Carpinteria hosted the Fillmore Flashes on Friday, Sept. 19 in the latest matchup between two longtime rivals.
he teams rst met in the arriors’ inaugural football season in 1928. But this year, Fillmore is on an undefeated streak with a high powered o ense and stingy defense, and the Flashes came to Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium and routed the arriors y a nal score of .
illmore’s o ense came out scoring early in the rst uarter, led y junior uarter ac athaniel ere who nished o the rst touchdown drive with a yard toss to junior wide receiver aul raga in the ac corner of the end one, putting the Flashes up 7-0.
The Flashes scored again on their next possession, this time with senior running ac asiah atterson, who found an opening on a one-yard touchdown to e tend the illmore lead to . efore the end of the first uarter, illmore’s o ense struc one more time, as atterson ro e through tac lers and weaved his way 22 yards for the touchdown to give Fillmore a 21-0 lead.
Carpinteria senior Drew Filippini who has emerged as a talented punt and kick return specialist this season — provided a highlight for the arriors’ home crowd, scooping up a ic o , eluding defenders and taking it more than 50 yards to set up the arriors o ense in Fillmore territory. he o ensive drive led out, however, and Fillmore was able to tack on another touchdown before the end of the second uarter this one a four yard pass from ere to senior auricio cegueda — to put the Flashes up 28-0 at halftime. Carpinteria did not give up, and in the third uarter the arriors got on the scoreboard when a chaotic play led to
Carpinteria’s de ense s arms illmore runnin bac asia atterson
illmore’s uarter ac throwing a wild pass that was intercepted by Carpinteria senior Richie Renteria who returned it for a touchdown.
Fillmore responded with a big run by junior running ac icah arm, who ro e loose for yard run to put the lashes ahead . arm went on to score once more in the third uarter, this time on a yard touchdown run to put the lashes up . either team scored in the fourth uar-
ter, as Fillmore held on to take the win. he lashes o ense gained more than yards in the win — led by running backs atterson and arm with a com ined yards while the arriors o ense was held to just under yards.
ith the win, illmore remains undefeated at 5-0. The Flashes have outscored their opponents over the rst ve games this season.
illmore is a uality foot all team,” said Carpinteria Coach Van Latham.
“They are undefeated for a reason. It was disappointing that we didn’t ma e it a more competitive game however. e must improve our tac ling. illmore moved the ball with sustained drives and ig plays. e couldn’t move the all consistently on o ense either. e need to nd some answers soon if we want to e competitive in our league.” he arriors are now this season and will prepare for a road game this wee at anta aula.
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SHORT STOPS
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Carpinteria junior Max Soto (bib #136) takes off for the boys race at Lake Casitas, ere e nis ed t out o nearl runners
Carpinteria runners compete in Ojai nvitational
Carpinteria boys and girls cross country traveled to Lake Casitas to compete against hundreds of athletes at the annual Ojai Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Carpinteria’s girls team took 11th place out of 16 teams in competition, led by junior Jaqueline Guadian, who took 12th place overall out of nearly 200 runners. Warriors athletes Stacie Miranda, Kenzi Gardner and Mila Martins each earned medals for impressive nishes in their respective divisions. an arcos igh chool won in the overall team standings.
The Warriors boys placed 12th as a team out of 24 schools in attendance. Junior Max oto led the way for the Carpinteria oys, nishing th out of nearly runners in the three mile varsity race. enior dwin ernande also earned a medal for nishing in th place overall. rroyo rande igh chool won the oys team competition.
The Warriors cross country teams will head to Santa Paula Creek Sports Park on uesday, ept. for the second Citrus Coast eague cluster meet of the season.
Warriors tennis routs C annel slands in lea ue matc
Carpinteria girls tennis continued its undefeated run through the rst three Citrus Coast League matches of the season. After defeating Santa Paula 18-0 on Sept. 11, then taking a dominant 16-2 win at Santa Paula on Sept. 18, the Warriors team carried the winning momentum into its latest match at home against the Channel Islands Raiders on uesday, ept. .
The match against Channel Islands did hit a minor snag — a rain delay between the rst and second rounds ut when the match continued, it was all Carpinteria as the Warriors cruised through to an 18-0 victory.
Singles specialist Izzy Scott swept all three of her sets, dropping only one game on the day. u rey lcara and Cailyn illen oth turned in sweeps of their own, with Alcaraz playing aggressively and Gillen improving each match of the year so far.
“(Cailyn) has been great no matter if she is in doubles or singles,” said Carpinteria Coach Charles Bryant. “She is comfortable in both and is getting stronger and stronger and is a legitimate weapon in both.”
Sisters Charlotte and Caroline Cooney dominated as doubles partners against Channel Islands. The siblings swept all three sets without dropping a single game. The Cooney sisters are undefeated in doubles this year, and senior Charlotte is undefeated in oth dou les and singles. hey wor hard in practices and it de nitely translates over to the matches,” coach Bryant said.
Carpinteria’s other doubles duos also came away with three-set sweeps against the Raiders. ina andall and mily an s played their est three sets of the season, while Kacy Kramer and Yaretzi Moctezuma fought through tight sets to pull out another sweep.
he arriors are now overall and in the Citrus Coast eague as they prepare for their ne t league match on the road against ueneme.
ON DECK
Thursday, Sept. 25
Carpinteria Girls Golf at Citrus Coast Match (River Ridge), p.m.
Carpinteria Girls Tennis at Hueneme, p.m.
*Carpinteria Girls Volleyball Nordhoff, p.m.
Friday, Sept. 26
Carpinteria Football at Santa Paula, p.m.
Carpinteria volle ball battles tou lea ue sc edule
Carpinteria girls volley all pic ed up its rst league win of the year on uesday, ept. , defeating ueneme in a ve set thriller in the arriors’ home gym.
The Warriors front row provided powerful strokes to help Carpinteria pull out a hard fought win over ueneme. t was Carpinteria’s rst win against a tough Citrus Coast League schedule this season.
In Carpinteria’s next league game at Fillmore on Friday, Sept. 19, the Warriors started out strong, ta ing the rst set over the lashes . ut illmore tightened up for the rest of the match, overtaking the Warriors in the next three sets to take the match win.
“Fillmore played a clean game, and we made some simple mistakes that started to pile up,” said Carpinteria head coach Richard Quitoriano. “The good thing is all of those mista es are a le. e had a rough night, ut now this team is capa le of playing much better.”
n uesday, ept. , the arriors traveled to anta aula for another Citrus Coast League test. In this match, Santa Paula dominated through all three sets to claim the sweep and give the arriors team its si th loss in league play. ith the loss, Carpinteria is now 1-6 in the Citrus Coast League with another league match this wee against ordho .
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Carpinteria ur eam prepares or second ever season
Carpinteria Surf Team is preparing to compete in its second ever season, with the group coming ac after a successful rst season in under coach Chris eet. The team, which competes in the Scholastic Surf Series, meets early Monday mornings to catch waves efore school. he season will egin on aturday, ct. 4 at Zuma Beach in Malibu. Events will be held in popular surf spots such as Emma ood in entura and eavens each in ali u the series will nish at Carpinteria’s home beach on Jan. 10, 2026. ast year, Carpinteria’s team nished second overall with many top awards, in cluding rst place in irls hort oard, irls ong oard and ody oard. Returning surfers include last year’s longboard champion Charlotte Cooney and standouts Wyatt Pitterlie, Izzy Scott and John Morrison.
Cate ater polo ins bac to bac ames
Cate boys water polo picked up back-to-back wins, getting back on track after dropping a low-scoring match to powerhouse Santa Barbara on Thursday, Sept. 11. The Rams were dominant against Rio Mesa on Wednesday, Sept. 18, with Cate freshman Liam Moes and sophomore Emmanuel Brine each scoring four goals to help the Rams claim a win.
Two days later, on Friday, Sept. 16, the Rams put together another high-scoring performance against Oxnard, where Cate took a 7-2 lead into halftime. The Rams lit up the scoreboard with six goals in the third quarter and held on for a 16-6 win. he two underclassmen, oes and rine, e ploded on o ense again, as each had four goals in the win. nergy, e ort, and a great understanding of angles and how to nd opportunities helped these two stand out in our front court attac ,” said Cate coach Jesse Morrison.
orrison said oes has emerged as one of the team’s est players in his rst few games in the pool. oes had seven of the team’s goals in his rst game of the year against Newbury Park and eight goals in the team’s two wins this week. is impact has een outstanding on oth sides of the all as one of our top perim eter defenders, taking on matchups with guys four years older than him and dominating. e is a high player with a really right future in the sport,” orrison said.
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Raising the flag (football) for the girls
CRUZ ON SPORTS
RYAN P. CRUZ
If you haven’t noticed, there’s a new sports tradition building across California. The bright lights of high school football stadiums across the state are powering up on Tuesday nights for girls flag foot all, a ooming sport that has caught the country by storm with its fast-paced play and high-scoring drama. For years, girls have been pushing for a space in the football world, with parents petitioning youth sports leagues to allow co-ed teams where girls could join in non contact flag foot all competition. n the past decade, youth flag foot all leagues have grown exponentially as a safer and more accessible alternative to tackle football.
As more girls joined youth leagues and created their own local programs, and as those same girls went on to high school, there was a much larger push for high school flag foot all programs to ensure that athletes could continue playing the sport they had grown to love.
In 2023, the California Interscholastic ederation C o cially sanctioned girls flag foot all as a sport. n two short years, Santa Barbara County teams have sprouted up as some of the most talented in all of Southern California. Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, Santa Barbara and Bishop Diego have all elded girls flag foot all teams. Some of these programs have become mini-powerhouses, with Dos Pueblos and San Marcos now ranked higher than many larger schools in the CIF Southern Section.
These girls have brought a new energy to Tuesday nights, and when Dos Pueblos and San Marcos met up earlier this year, the new rivalry did not disappoint.
The teams traded blows and ended in a dramatic nish, with os ue los taking the win on the last play of the game. Dos Pueblos coach Doug Caines said the game highlighted the growth of flag foot all on the Central Coast. e’re letting people know that the 805 can play,” he said.
It’s a tradition that can be partly attributed to coaches like Caines, who learned how to take athletes from other sports like basketball and soccer and convert them into flag foot all players. But a major part of the growth in the area is due to the Santa Barbara Friday Night ights youth flag foot all league, which has helped develop players from youth all the way through high school.
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now on the local high school rosters.
It’s not just California. There are now 17 states with sanctioned high school girls flag foot all, and now that the sport will be included in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, there has been more support for girls leagues, with the NFL even jumping in to organi e and televise girls flag football tournaments this summer.
There’s no question that there is a growing interest in flag foot all in anta Barbara County. The youth leagues welcome players from Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito and Carpinteria. But Carpinteria igh chool has not een a le to eld its own high school flag foot all team as of yet — not because there isn’t interest, but because the school’s smaller student population makes it more difficult to introduce a new sport.
San Marcos co-coach Jaylon Letendre whose daughter Carly Letendre is a star and team captain for Dos Pueblos — began as a parent who wanted girls to have a space in flag foot all. he paved the way for girls to join the youth league, and coached many of the players that are
Many of Carpinteria’s student athletes already play multiple sports, but if a new sport were added to the fall season, those flag foot all players would have to come at the expense of girls volleyball, girls tennis, girls golf and cross country.
But I think it would be worth it to try and get a program going for Carpinteria. Sure, it’s possible that athletes will choose flag foot all over another sport, but it’s equally likely that girls who aren’t currently playing a fall season sport will jump at the chance to play flag foot all.
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he only way to nd out is to put the option out there.
here’s also the complication of nding a coach. High schools have a severely limited budget when it comes to coaching stipends, and many Carpinteria coaches are already pulling double duty by coaching multiple sports. But again, there might be a passionate community member out there who might want to volunteer to coach and get the program o the ground.
I know this is all easy for me to say as a sports fan who simply thinks it would be fun to see what arrior spirit loo s li e on Tuesday nights. I think it would be amazing to see the community showing up to support its local girls on the footall eld, and now it would e a great experience for the players to feel what it’s li e to ta e the eld at Carpinteria alley Memorial Stadium.
I think it’s time for flag football in Carpinteria, in whatever capacity we can have it. The girls deserve their place on the eld.
Ryan P. Cruz is the sports editor for Coastal View News. This is the latest installment of a monthly column where he explores local sports, sports history, and what’s in store for the future of Carpinteria sports. Have an idea, tip, or sports story? Email him at sports@ coastalview.com.
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CLUB SCENE
Woman’s Club to discuss suicide prevention, healing at October meeting
Becki Norton and Amrita Salm, representatives from HopeNet of Carpinteria a grassroots suicide prevention group —are scheduled to speak at the upcoming Carpinteria Woman’s Club (CWC) meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.
Norton, a retired bilingual teacher and school psychologist, is on the HopeNet board. She also co-founded the Carpinteria Immigration Rights Coalition and is active with Carpinteria Seal Watch and Save Our Seals, both seal advocacy groups.
Salm is a HopeNet of Carpinteria founder who is active in fundraising and grant writing for several local groups, including WORK Inc. and Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. She launched Carp Cares for Youth alongside CWC’s Marybeth Carty and was a Seal Watch volunteer for 18 years.
The pair’s talk will center on suicide prevention and hope and healing. Carty said attendees are encouraged to bring a friend and a dish or beverage to share.
The clubhouse is located at 1059 Vallecito Road. Learn more online at carpinteriawomansclub.com.
Rotary Noon to plant Peace Pole at Girls Inc.
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon will install a Peace Pole, which bears the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in nine languages including Braille and Chumash, at the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria campus on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 4:30 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon and Girls Inc. of Carpinteria collaborated on the project, including selecting the languages to reflect the diversity of the Carpinteria community.
“This Peace Pole is more than just a symbol,” said Roland Rotz, Peacebuilder Director for the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon. “It’s a call to action for our community to live out Rotary’s mission of goodwill, service, and peaceful conflict resolution.”
Rotary Peace Poles are part of a global initiative by Rotary International to foster dialogue, understanding, and positive change through visible symbols of peace.
Morning Rotary welcomes three new members
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning welcomed three new members into its club on Sept. 17: Andrew Klimowich, Guadalupe Perez and Dr. Aldo Macias.
The induction ceremony for the new club members was held in conjunction with the visit of Rotary District Governor Mike Dutra to Carpinteria. Klimowich is a sales engineer with Equinix, Inc., a data center company; Perez is the director of Early Learning at the Carpinteria Children’s Project; and Macias is the owner of Carpinteria Dental.
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon joined the Peacebuilder initiative last year, following the lead of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning. In April of this year, the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning planted and dedicated a Peace Pole at Carpinteria Middle School.
The dedication ceremony is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend. Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is located at 5315 Foothill Road.
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From left, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning members Wade Nomura, Eric von Schrader, Andrew Klimowich, Guadalupe Perez and Aldo Macias, with club President Stephen Gerteis and Rotary District Governor Mike Dutra.