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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Santa Barbara man last Thursday for an attempted kidnapping that occurred near Carpinteria Middle School.
On Tuesday, Nov. 9, Carpinteria Middle School staff contacted Community Resource Deputy Bryan Dickey to report an attempted kidnapping incident that had occurred a few blocks away from the school near the entrance of a bicycle path, around 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8.
Dickey spoke with a female juvenile, who provided a thorough account of the incident and a suspect description; soon after deputies identified the suspect as 51-year-old Elias Maldonado. Deputies also learned Maldonado had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
On Nov. 10, Dickey and sheriff’s deputies tracked Maldonado to a motel on the 5500 block of Carpinteria Avenue. He was taken into custody after briefly attempting to flee.
Santa Barbara County will host a housing element workshop for the South County on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. It will cover potential housing sites in South Coast unincorporated communities, including Goleta Valley and the Carpinteria Valley.
The workshop will take place at the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Hearing Room, at 123 E Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. The sessions can be attended online and in-person.
Learn more at: countyofsb.org/3177/Housing-Element-Update.
CITY OF CARPINTERIA 5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805)684-5405/www.carpinteria.ca.us
Notice is hereby given that the City of Carpinteria Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 P.M. on Monday, December 5, 2022 to consider the following item:
Planner: Steve Goggia
Applicant: City of Carpinteria
Project: 22-2151-ORD
Hearing at the request of the City of Carpinteria to provide recommendations to the City Council regarding proposed amendment(s) to the City’s Local Coastal Program and Municipal Code Title 14 regulating formula businesses in Carpinteria. The project is expected to affect a number of Zoning Districts and parcels located throughout the City.
The Planning Commission will provide recommendations to the City Council regarding proposed Ordinance No. 760, amending the Carpinteria Municipal Code Title 14 to add Chapter 14.53 and amending Chapter 14.08 to add section 14.08.276, both pertaining to regulations governing establishment of formula businesses within the City.
The full agenda and associated staff reports will be available on Thursday, December 1, 2022 on the City’s Website here: www. carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment are available on the posted agenda at www.carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/.
Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Community Development by email at lorenae@ci.carpinteria.ca.us or by phone at 755-4410, or the California Relay Service at (866) 735-2929. Notifi cation two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.
Goggia, Community Development Director
Date of notice posting: November 16, 2022
The Nov. 17 meeting of the Carpinteria Architectural Review Board is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15.
The upcoming Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting, originally scheduled for Nov. 22, is also canceled. The next board of trustees meeting is scheduled for Dec. 13.
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The county reported 5,489 births in 2021.
Santa Barbara County released its birth rate summary, covering 2017-2021, last week, reporting 57.7 births per 1,000 women of child-bearing age in 2021, for 5,489 births.
“Births have been on the rise following the low count in 2018 of 5,252 recorded births,” the report said.
The county also reported “significant differences” in birth rates between Hispanic, white, Asian and Black mothers. In 2021, the county reported the lowest birth rates among Black mothers, at 26.5 births per 1,000 people; the highest birth rates were seen among Hispanic mothers, with 80.3 births per 1,000 people.
The county also reported drastic differences in birth rates between Central and South County residents compared to North County residents. According to the data, 90% of Central and South County mothers had at least a high school diploma or an equivalent, compared to 55% of North County mothers.
“Birth data informs and guides existing Public Health programs such as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH),” Deputy Director for Community Health Paige Batson said in a press release. “By being data driven, while still factoring in feedback from the clients we serve, our teams can ensure that communities most in need are the focus of outreach efforts and can work to provide critical linkages to needed services.”
Read the full report at: countyofsb.org/410/Public-Health.
The Messiah Sing-Along will return in December 2022, following a two-year hiatus, at the Santa Barbara First Presbyterian Church. This year’s sing-along will mark the 40th year of this tradition, where the audience serves as the chorus.
James Mooy has organized this year’s orchestra; four local soloists will perform, and Erin Bonski-Evans will serve as the organist.
The sing-along will take place on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10; all proceeds will go back to Unite Shoppe, a Santa Barbara nonprofit that helps low-income com munity members. Tickets and music score are available at Chaucer’s Book Store in Loreto Plaza and at the United Gift Shoppe, 1209 State St.
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will host a drive-thru food drive on Sat urday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 80 Coromar Dr. in Goleta. The Foodbank welcomes non-perishable food items; according to a press release from the Foodbank, the most needed items include low-sugar nut butters, canned protein such as chicken or tuna, pasta, canned tomatoes or sauce, whole grain cereals and beans.
The Foodbank aims to collect over 40,000 pounds of food, enough to fill one large truck.
“In the quarter that spanned July to September of this year, the Foodbank saw the highest demand for food that we’ve seen since the first three months of the Covid pandemic,” Kelly Smith, Foodbank community engagement and learning manager, said. “We served 111,000 unduplicated individuals last quarter, largely due to inflation that just won’t let up. Dropping off a bad of food is an easy and very useful way to help ward off hunger for our neighbors in need this year.”
The Foodbank is also accepting turkeys and chickens for its annual turkey drive, through Nov. 22 for Thanksgiving. Fresh or frozen turkeys or chickens are welcome, and can be dropped off at the Foodbank warehouse in Santa Barbara at 4554 Hollister Ave., Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Turkeys are also accepted in the South County at three Montecito churches on Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., including All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church at 83 Eucalyptus Ln., El Montecito Presbyterian Church at 1455 East Valley Rd. or at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church at 1300 East Valley Rd.
Learn more at FoodbankSBC.org.
Carpinteria Unified School District has seen an overall decline in both math and English test scores for students grades three through 11, based on the most re cent results of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).
“I don’t think anybody can say they are satisfied with these or even happy with the results,” board trustee Andy Sheaffer said. “Not meeting a lot of these goals is certainly disappointing.”
Superintendent Diana Rigby reviewed these scores at the district’s Nov. 8 school board meeting. She also went over goals set by the district in 2021; the majority of goals, she said, were not met in 2022. Several district principals also reviewed goals and strategies for each school site, focused on improving test scores and students’ wellbeing.
In the 2018-19 school year, 47% of all students in grades three through 11 met the English Language Arts (ELA) standards; in 2022, that dropped to 42%. In math, 43% of students in grades three through 11 met the standard proficiency, and in 2022, that number dropped to 36%.
On average, the CUSD 2022 CAASPP scores were greater than the county average for English, and greater than both county and state averages for math. When compared to state ELA averages, CUSD outperformed in third grade and sixth grade.
District students who are learning English performed better on average in English and math compared to county and state averages, with 15.1% in English and 16.1% in math. Students with disabil ities and economically disadvantaged students also outperformed the state
and county on average in both English and math.
Among CUSD elementary school stu dents, there was an overall improvement in ELA, from 41% in 2021 to 42% in 2022.
Aliso Elementary School and Carpinteria Family School (CFS) were the two sites that saw an increase in proficiency scores; Aliso went from 33% in 2021 to 35% in 2022, and CFS from 33% in 2021 to 59% in 2022.
In math, there was an overall de crease from 36% in 2021 to 21% in 2022. Summerland was the only site to see an improvement in math scores, from 33% in 2021 to 50% in 2022.
Among junior high and secondary school students, the district reviewed the scores of the same group of students as they were tested in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022. From 2019 to 2022, there was an overall decline in English and math scores, with the exception of 11th grade English, which increased from 47% in 2019 to 51% in 2022.
Rigby also reviewed her goals for the 2022 school year, which were decided on in June 2021, and compared the goals to the performance of students. Her goals, among others, involved increas ing student learning, engagement and participation.
For English and math, the district did not achieve its goals of 60% and 50% proficiency, respectively, but Rigby did note that “both grade eight and grade 11 scored better in 2022 than they did in 2021.”
For English learners, the district did not meet its goal of a 5% increase in scores for both English and math, with the exception of grade five English, which increased from 5% to 13%. For economi cally disadvantaged students, the district
again did not meet its goal of an overall 5% increase in scores, except for eighth grade math, which increased from 16% to 35%. Among students with disabilities, the district did not meet its goal of an overall 5% increase.
The district partially met its goal to have 70% of secondary students with a 3.0 GPA or higher, with 74% of Carpinteria Middle School students, but only 60% of Carpinteria High School students earned a 3.0. The district also did not meet its goal of a 5% chronic absenteeism rate, with 29% in 2022, or the goal of a 97% or higher attendance rate, with 91% in 2022.
The board also heard the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Aliso Elementary, Canalino School, Carpinteria Middle School and Carpinteria High Schools. The SPSA outlines goals and strategies for each school site to improve students’ academic achievement and wellbeing.
Principals for Aliso, Canalino, CMS and CHS spoke about their individual CAASPP outcomes, and the goals and strategies that each school is using to
improve students’ performances.
Aliso Elementary Principal Brett Weiberg reviewed six goals set for the school, which included ensuring 60% of students in kindergarten through fifth grade will score at grade level on the STAR reading and STAR math assess ments. To reach this goal, Weiberg said the school has a reading intervention program, which involves identifying stu dents in need and offering them materials in a small group setting, which meets four to five times a week.
Students also have access to several online programs which aid in the learning of English and math.
Other goals for Aliso include increas ing family engagement and student participation; cultivating a college going culture; monitoring student progress to ensure they are reaching certain bench marks; using the Five Elements of Cul tural Proficiency to develop policies and practices; implementation of MTSS for students who are reading below grade level; providing individual and family counseling and maintaining the school facilities.
Per Weiberg, meeting these goals includes holding ‘literacy nights’ and other similar events to bond families and encourage parent involvement; engaging in group activities that encourage bond ing across different grade levels; holding career and college days and taking col lege field trips to encourage students to consider colleges; asking teachers to use data to determine a student’s needs and engage with parents; providing literature in English and Spanish in classrooms and the school library and providing individual and family counseling to any who need it.
Canalino School had similar goals and strategies as Aliso, Principal Jamie Persoon pointed out. She said she and Weiberg talk “more than once a day in collaborating to make sure the schools are both offering the same things.”
At Carpinteria High School and Mid dle School, each had similar goals of im proving students academic performance, engaging with parents, increasing college readiness, maintaining facilities and im proving the overall school culture.
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Both secondary school sites also had similar strategies for meeting their re spective goals, including smaller class sizes and after school support for math and English; hosting AHA! Peace Builder groups and other student centered pro grams; holding meetings open to parents and families; holding award ceremonies and college field trips; employing several mental health counselors that perform check-ins and employing restorative discipline practices.
“I don’t think anybody can say they are satisfied with these or even happy with the results (…) Not meeting a lot of these goals is certainly disappointing.”
–School Board Trustee Andy Shaeffer
The Shepard Place Apartments are in escrow, the apartments’ management group, The Towbes Group, confirmed. The age 55+ apartment complex is located at 1069 Casitas Pass Rd. in Carpinteria.
Robert Skinner, CEO of The Towbes Group, clarified the management company does not own the apartments, despite popular belief. A public announcement of the sale is tentatively scheduled for the end of this month; the apartments’ buyers also own and operate multifamily housing units.
Skinner added that adjacent commercial and retail properties are not being sold.
Carpinteria Seniors Inc. will hold a Turkey Drive at the Smart & Final Parking Lot on Friday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., with donations benefiting the Foodbank of Santa Barbara. Turkey and cash donations will be accepted. For more information, contact (805) 403-1318.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria invites the community to participate in the third annual Operation Holiday Cheer, a holiday gift-giving program which launched amid the Covid-19 pandemic to provide gifts to local kids and families. The event, sponsored by Cox Communications, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10. It includes a light meal and a visit from Santa Claus.
The program was created to support families recovering from economic hardships brought on by the pandemic. This year, the program expects to serve over 125 entire families with a distribution of more than 500 gifts, the organization said in a press release.
“We encourage local businesses and community members looking for a way to support those in need this season to join our efforts to make a meaningful difference and ensure all families receive gifts for the holidays,” said Jamie Collins, executive director of Girls Inc. Carpinteria.
Local businesses and community members may participate in Operation Holiday Cheer in three ways: pick a few items off the tree in the Girls Inc.’s office at 5315 Foothill Rd., purchase the items and bring them in by Dec. 2; sign up to bring a holiday box to your business with gift tags that contain a Christmas wish; or purchase a gift from the organization’s Amazon Wish List, which will ship directly to Girls Inc. of Carpinteria.
“No” on Measure T votes gained a wider lead with the release of Tuesday’s updated election numbers, jumping up 72 votes ahead of the “yes” votes.
According to updated numbers released Tuesday, 2,334 Carpinteria voters (50.78%) voted “no” on the controversial Measure T ballot initiative, while 2,262 (49.22%) voted “yes.”
Updated numbers also show a 58.72% turnout, with 4,778 out of Carpinteria’s 8,137 total registered voters.
Vice Mayor Al Clark also remains in
the lead for the district five race, with 54.15% of the vote, trailed by Councilmember Gregg Carty at 34.52% of the vote and Patrick O’Connor with 10.03% of the vote. 1,012 registered voters voted in the district five race, or 64.87% of the area’s 1,560 registered voters.
As of Nov. 15, there are 12,330 unprocessed county ballots. Of those, 8,500 are vote-by-mail ballots, 1,630 are provisional ballots and 2,220 are unprocessed ballots that are damaged or require further review.
See the full results at: countyofsb. org/3294/Election-Results.
in just a few words. Steve’s ability to hear and understand challenges presented by life allowed him to support many in our community when he worked as a coun selor at Project Recovery, and at Cottage Hospital.
Editor’s Note: Pt. 2 of “Ambiguous Loss is Loss” will continue in next month’s print edition, in the “My Wellness Now” column.
02/29/1944 – 11/21/2021
Steve Pearce was born on February 29, 1944, outside of Hespeler, Ontario in Canada, to Mary and Donald Pearce. Steve unexpectedly passed away at home in Carpinteria on Nov. 21, 2021.
In 1955, the Pearce family moved to Santa Barbara. By 1956, he was working at Santa Barbara Boat Rentals in the har bor. His intrigue with being on the water started at age six during a transatlantic voyage to Ireland; at age 12 he gained access to boats, and for over three decades he worked on the water.
People close to Steve often found com fort in his ability to listen. He could sim plify the most complicated of situations
Steve was rarely seen without a book within arm’s reach. Witty and subtle de scribes his humor. One could tell when he was up to something by the twinkle in his eye, a grin or the slightest change in his tone of voice. He was kind. After running 10 miles a day for many years, Steve took on bike riding. His favorite loop was going to Ojai via Hwy 150 and returning along Hwy 1; an easy day was a ride up Gobernador Canyon.
His true delight in life was his wife, Judy. They had a deep and soulful con nection, and were a dynamic balance, harmonizing each other. They shared a love of music (they knew how to cut a rug!) and they had a favorite campground in the eastern Sierras where they would sit, side by side, for a couple of weeks, reading through the crates of books they took with them.
He is survived by his sister, Marny Pearce Smith; his daughter, Sara Killen; stepchildren Kathy Gregory, Tom Polous and Karen Latter; two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren and one step-greatgrandchild.
Previously published obituaries may be read online at coastalview.com
STEFANIE HERRINGTON ATTORNEY
Grief is subjective and encompasses so very much. The loss of someone to death is one that most know about. How ever, not as many are familiar with the term ambiguous loss.
Pauline Boss coined the term in the late 1970s, through her re search on families of soldiers who were classified as missing in action (MIA). The term has since been expanded; in one of her books “The Myth of Closure,” she described ambiguous loss as “a loss that remains unclear and without official verification or immediate resolution, which may never be achieved.” There’s no clarity about what is going on in most situations, which creates more stress on top of the loss.
Ambiguous loss can be psychological or physical. Physical loss means there’s no body to bury, no proof that the loved one has died and in some cases, there’s no literal death. Catastrophes such as 9/11, where 40% of families still haven’t found their loved ones, is one such exam ple. There are also everyday losses such as breakups, divorce, immigration and income loss.
Psychological loss is when the loved one is physically present, but psycho logically not there. Examples include dementia, addiction and serious mental health conditions. During the pandemic, we experienced the loss of support and comfort from loved ones, of being able to say goodbye to friends when schools closed, of the ability to celebrate or mourn major events like births, graduations, marriages and deaths. We can experience more than one type of ambiguous loss at the same time – for example, having a family member who is addicted to drugs while another family member is absent emotionally because of depression.
mally introduced by Kenneth Doka in 1989; he most recently defined it in his 2000 book as “the kind of grief that is not openly acknowledged, socially val idated, or publicly mourned.” In other words, our grieving doesn’t “fit” in with the larger societies attitude around how to deal with death/ loss. Without others’ support, it is diffi cult to process and express emotions. We might not feel we have the right to grieve and will shrink our emotions since we’re unable to get the support we need. Some examples of disenfran chised grief include experiencing a miscarriage, racial injustices, loss of a friendship, job loss or loss of a pet.
Some causes for disenfranchised grief include:
Job culture: Nurses, therapists, emer gency room staff and caregivers are told “It’s just part of the job.... don’t get caught in those feelings.”
Emotional Expression: When a person reacts differently from what’s expected, such as with relief, no emotion, or ba sically any other emotion from what is expected.
Relationship legitimacy: Losses of those who aren’t spouses or immediate family members such as coworkers, friends, a child of a friend. People may not understand why the relationship was so important to someone that they are grieving in that way.
Unrecognized Relationships: Mourn ing a relationship that no one knows about or mourning someone you never knew. For example, members of the LGBTQ+ communities may not feel safe coming out with the relationship and therefore will feel unsafe grieving the loss in front of outsiders to their community identities. An absent parent may die, and loss is felt, even if they never met that parent.
Taboo Cause: Suicides, drug overdos es, miscarriages or murder.
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More recently, research has begun around “personal” ambiguous loss, which is both internal and external. We lose something that affects our relation ship to ourselves; we believe we’re no longer able to be who we used to be Internally, this is caused when some thing about us has disappeared, either physically or psychologically, and it’s deeply upsetting. One example would include a cancer survivor after a double mastectomy. It can also appear with the aging process, where we lose some of the abilities we had when we were younger Externally, this is caused by an external societal source; for example, when someone who has lost their status as a homeowner because of a job loss and inability to pay.
There are three types of grief that can develop from ambiguous loss: frozen, anticipatory and disenfranchised. Frozen grief appears when there is ambiguity of death because of the psychological or physical disappearance. Grief and coping are two factors in frozen ambig uous loss, because there’s no chance to grieve in a typical format – for example, a kidnapping.
Anticipatory grief usually occurs before bereavement (death) and typically will overlap with ambiguous loss. One exam ple is a family who has a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease; the family knows the mental state will only get worse, and so the grieving process begins sooner.
Disenfranchised grief was first for
Non-death: The ambiguous losses I discussed previously. Losing someone who is still alive is something that people may not understand and ask why the grief is so deep if it’s not a death.
I decided to divide this article up into two parts because it was important for people to first understand more about the types of ambiguous loss in hopes that they may better be able to educate others as well. In Pt. 2 of this article, I will discuss the effects grief may have on a person. Additionally, I’ll look at ways to process and heal through these losses, as well as how people may support others going through it as well.
As always, feel free to send me an email if you have questions or suggestions for future articles at mywellnessnow@live. com.
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, includ ing 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, rela tional, financial or personal in nature. On a personal note, she has lived in Carpinteria all her life and became a therapist to give back to the community.
Pacific Current Partners, the current owners of Sandpiper Mobile Home Park, is a company that specializes in buying mobile home parks throughout the country. They do so because many are cheap, poorly managed, poorly reg ulated and the return on investment can be enormous.
Their purchase of Sandpiper was any thing but that, especially with our strong rent control laws. So, in order to maximize profits, they decided to construct a huge solar power panel project in the park. They did so without the inclusion of the residents. We had no say in the project and were expected to acquiesce to their demands.
Thankfully, this did not happen be cause a group of concerned residents got together to complain to our Architectural Review Board about the unfairness of it. After a couple of sessions PCP came back to the board with a revised plan that they were certain would be accepted by the board because they had the approval of the California Department of Housing and Community Development. However, they did not expect to run into a group of men that comprise our ARB. This is a board that would not be intimidated and pointed out the many flaws of their proj ect – so many that they were told to shelve and come back with a more realistic and equitable plan.
I wish to commend the ARB for their decision and hard work learning about the project. After input from the residents, they realized immediately that this was a very faulty project and acted accordingly. Solar power is good, but it should never be used just for profit, but for the good of all humanity. However repugnant the use of solar power just for profit is, the smell of money is too strong for PCP to ignore. They will be back.
Bob Franco CarpinteriaSome months ago, I wrote a letter to CVN praising recent infrastructure im provements in Carpinteria, but noted the lack of daytime lighting on the very dark portion of the bike path under the 101. More recently I noticed the lights were on under the freeway, but still inadequate and poorly spaced to be effective during the day. I also noticed all the lights were on along the bike path, beyond the un derpass, 24-7. I called Carpinteria Public Works about this, and they explained the lights under the freeway were Caltrans and the bike path lights were city, but they were all on the same circuit. I was
told they “were working on the problem,” some weeks ago, but today, it’s status quo all lights on all the time, including the ineffective ones under the freeway.
For electrical conservation, during the day, I suggest the mostly ineffective lights under the 101 and useless bike path lights be off until this problem is resolved.
Steve Close CarpinteriaThe Nov. 7 Carpinteria Planning Com mission Meeting included a Conceptual Review for a potential proposal to convert the building where the Palms Restaurant was located to be a 17-room hotel. As reported in the Nov. 10 CVN (CVN Vol. 29, No. 8), at that meeting, the prospective applicant, Xorin Balbes, made a jaw-drop ping statement about the hotel.
He said that the hotel rooms would cost around $400 a night, which he said is “still affordable to a lot of people, and not excluding anyone.” $400 a night is “not excluding anyone?”
Let’s consider who is included in “any one” and let’s start with the employees at hotels, such as the one he is proposing. Many hotel employees (think cleaning staff, restaurant workers, groundskeep ers) make close to minimum wage (which in California will increase to $15.50 per hour starting in 2023).
It is unimaginable that someone making that wage would drop $800 for a weekend at this hotel. Oh wait, that does not include sales tax or Transient Occupancy Tax that are added to the bill, making it over $950 for a couple nights.
The statement saying this cost is “not excluding anyone” is beyond out of touch. It is an embarrassment and an insult.
Mike Wondolowski CarpinteriaI’ve just been looking at Santa Barbara County’s proposed Housing Element Update with amazement! The county pro poses to rezone 12 areas just outside the Carpinteria city limit to allow high-den sity housing. All these areas are outside the established “urban boundary line.”
In the rest of the county, there is just one single property outside of the urban boundary line that’s being proposed for rezoning. That’s ridiculous, unbalanced and unfair! Twelve rezones in Carpinteria and only one other in the entire county! What did we do to deserve that?
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“The statement saying this cost is ‘not excluding anyone’ is beyond out of touch. It is an embarrassment and an insult.”
– Mike Wondolowski
The Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) and Carpinteria Sanitary District (CSD) have partnered to develop an advanced water purification facility which will create a drought-resilient water supply for our service area.
It is evident that the district’s existing water supply portfolio is extremely vulnerable during periods of prolonged drought. Lake Cachuma is currently below 32% of its capacity and California water agencies received just 5% of our water allocations this year from the State Water Project (SWP). Equally low or no allocations are expected in the coming years from the SWP.
Our existing water supplies do not provide enough water to meet our customer’s water demand in coming years and to date we have not met our districtwide conservation goals. The Carpinteria Valley Water District has moved from a Stage 2 Drought Emergency to a Stage 3 Drought Emergency as of the Nov. 9 board meeting, reducing the number of landscape watering days from three days per week to two days per week to help conserve additional water.
Irrigating non-functional turf – turf that is solely ornamental and not regularly used for recreation – is still prohibited throughout California for commercial, industrial and institutional (CII) water customers. We have had minimal precipitation and we must manage our water supplies under the assumption that this is the “new normal” until our local and statewide weather conditions prove otherwise.
The Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) will create a source of water that is not dependent on rain and will be a vital water supply when our surface water and imported water supplies become limited.
CAPP replenishes the groundwater basin with water that can be used for drinking. This process is known as indirect potable reuse, or IPR. The project involves taking water that has already been treated at the CSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, purifying it in a new advanced water purification facility and transporting it through its own water system to be stored in the groundwater basin.
This facility would create 1,000 acrefeet per year for the district, which makes up 25% of the annual water demand for our customers. Currently, this water re-
The project involves taking water that has already been treated at the CSD Wastewater Treatment Plant, purifying it in a new advanced water purification facility, and transporting it through its own water system to be stored in the groundwater basin.
a new water supply, but also help our groundwater basin, the district plans to ask for around $15 million through SGMA funding. It is the goal of the district to keep pursuing grant opportunities to minimize the fi nancial impact of constructing CAPP to its customers.
source is treated and then released into the Pacific Ocean. We would be capturing this local water source and maximizing its use.
In addition to diversifying our water supply portfolio, CAPP will provide overall benefits to the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin (CGB) by helping minimize the risk of seawater intrusion. CAPP will be instrumental in helping us to reach groundwater sustainability under California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Indirect potable reuse is safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Initially, CAPP was estimated to cost around $30 million dollars; however, inflation has impacted projected construction costs. The project is now estimated to cost around $40 million dollars at this time.
Although this is very unfortunate, it
is important to keep up the momentum and push the project forward to secure a new water supply for our community, especially with no end in sight for our current drought. Without rain, our current sources of water are not being replenished and this additional source of water is being released into the ocean every day. We have the methods, technology, plans and a site selected to make this project happen. Over the course of the next three years, we plan to finalize CAPP’s design, secure the required permits, pursue funding opportunities and construct the project.
So far, the district has acquired a grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in the amount of $9.5 million through the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse program that provides funding for the planning, design, and construction of water recycling and reuse projects. Through the Clean Water State’s Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program, we were allocated an additional $10 million in grants for Recycled Water Projects. We are also hoping to receive $1.1 million through an Integrated Regional Water Management Planning (IRWMP) grant that was applied for this year.
In October, a grant became available to assist with meeting SGMA requirements. Since CAPP serves not only to create
We have completed the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements for CAPP and the preliminary design and are moving into the final design and permitting phase. We plan to finalize this process within the next 18 months. Once construction begins, it is estimated to take another 18 months to build the facility, construct the conveyance pipeline and drill the injection well. If all goes according to plan, the facility could be ready by January 2026.
For more information on CAPP visit cvwd.net/capp/, and to stay up to date on the Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency and Groundwater Sustainability Plan development, visit carpgsa.org. Both websites allow for you to sign up for e-mail updates to monitor project progress. We hope that you will continue to use water wisely. The district continues to offer rebates for residential and commercial customers for water conservation fixtures and appliances as well as rebates on WaterWise Landscape upgrades. If you are looking for a winter project, you can get some financial assistance with transforming your lawn and replacing it with native and low water use plants. E-mail conservation@cvwd. net for additional information. For district updates, please visit our website cvwd. net, follow us on twitter @CarpWater, or Carpinteria Valley Water District on Facebook and Nextdoor.
McDonald is general manager of the Carpinteria Valley Water District. He may be reached at bob@cvwd.net.
“Our existing water supplies do not provide enough water to meet our customer’s water demand in coming years and to date we have not met our districtwide conservation goals.”
Carpinteria’s temporary parklet pro gram will remain in place until June 30, 2023, after the Carpinteria City Council unanimously voted Monday to extend it.
The program allows local businesses –such as restaurants – to operate in city rightof-way areas and privately-owned outdoors spaces. It was first adopted in May 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Since the program’s launch, 10 permits have been issued for businesses to oper ate in city right-of-way spaces, while 21 have been issued for businesses operat ing in privately-owned outdoors spaces, according to city staff. The city continues to waive fees related to the program, staff confirmed.
The program was extended Monday to allow staff time to finalize the regula tions for a permanent parklet program
During public comment at Monday night’s Carpinteria City Council meeting, a few commenters expressed concern over the recently released Santa Barbara County proposed housing element, in cluding Carpinteria Valley Association President Mike Wondolowski. The hous ing element looks at ways to meet future housing needs by rezoning areas within the county, including in the Carpinteria Valley.
Wondolowski urged the council to publicly respond to the plan, which involves rezoning more than 10 areas within Carpinteria to meet growing housing needs.
“The unincorporated Carpinteria Val ley shows a shocking number of proposed rezones well outside of our proposed urban boundary line,” Wondolowski said Monday, pointing out the differenc es between the proposed rezones in the Carpinteria Valley and other local cities.
Commenter Gail Marshall also spoke
against the housing element, stating the county was meeting its housing require ments “on the backs of Carpinteria.”
Mayor Wade Nomura expressed his concern over potential effects to Carpin teria, directing staff to work on this issue with legal counsel. “I would be happy to speak on behalf of the city when the time comes,” Nomura said.
Councilmember Al Clark alleged the county was not interested in listening to the city’s opinions on the issue. “We’ve already voiced our… what we feel,” he said. “They’ve ignored us, and they’re ignoring us again.”
The county will hold a public forum on the housing element for the South County on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m., at the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Hearing Room, located at 123 Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. In-person and online attendance is available.
Learn more at: countyofsb.org/3177/ Housing-Element-Update.
The council postponed its vote on the creation of a civic/youth engagement committee, to allow input from incoming Carpinteria City Councilmember Mónica Solórzano.
Solórzano, who won her seat in last week’s election, will be sworn into the council in December. While all coun cilmembers expressed favor for the creation of a civic/youth engagement committee, they agreed to wait for Solórzano’s opinions. Solórzano, a policy analyst at UC Santa Barbara, has exten sive experience with the Parent Teacher Association at Aliso Elementary School and is a board member on the Carpinteria Education Foundation.
Some form of a youth engagement program, per Assistant City Manager Michael Ramirez, has been on the city’s annual work plan since 2018.
Potential programs discussed include engaging students with law enforcement, such as through the Police Activities League; summer internships at city hall; and the creation of youth commissions to up involved with government boards, councils and committees.
A civic/youth engagement committee would shape how such programs might look and operate. It would operate until Dec. 31, 2023, unless extended by the council. This item will come back at the Dec. 12, 2022 city council meeting.
in the Downtown T. Those guidelines are expected to come before the city council in January 2023; if permanent program regulations are approved by the city council before June 2023, staff would begin processing parklet permit applications, according to the staff report presented Monday.
This is the fourth extension of the program. The temporary program was previously set to expire in December 2022.
The Carpinteria Community Library has nearly 1,900 patrons with an active li brary card, librarian Jody Thomas told the council Monday. She added that the library saw nearly 4,000 people in the library throughout October, with 465 using the Wi-Fi and 650 participating in programs.
The library is still waiting on its new wooden sign, as well as a new rug and furniture for the community room. “(It’s an) ongoing progress,” Thomas said.
The library also received a grant for $5,000 for the Zipbooks program, which allows residents to get books delivered to their homes from Amazon that the library wouldn’t otherwise carry; once the resident is done, they would bring it back to the library, which could then add the book to its collection or resell it.
Thomas stressed that the library is pushing to get households enrolled in free internet in Carpinteria; out of the 1,142 households eligible for free internet in the area, 70% of those are not enrolled in the free internet program.
“We’re working hard on enrolling peo ple on an ongoing basis,” she explained, and urged residents to call the library to see if they are eligible.
The library has also not yet filled its part-time library technician slot, ac cording to Thomas. Applicants must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
Carpinteria opens up temporary warming centers
As temperatures begin to drop, Carpinteria has opened up its temporary warm ing centers, according to City Manager Dave Durflinger, with the Veterans Hall and the Carpinteria Community Church taking turns serving as warming centers. Call (805) 324-2372 to get the locations and hours.
The council canceled its regular Dec. 26, 2022 meeting, and scheduled a special joint meeting between the council, the Planning Commission and the Architectural Review Board for Dec. 19.
Carpinteria’s three bodies will review conceptual plans for a proposed devel opment at the former Suncoast Rentals property, at 4745 Carpinteria Ave.
City Clerk Brian Barrett said some members of the ARB and the Planning Com mission had already confirmed their attendance.
The council approved the rollover of unused funds from the Fiscal Year 20212022 to the upcoming fiscal year, 2022-2023. The rollover funds, in total, amount to $780,050.
The rollover funds include money for the Carpinteria Skate Park program, the East Via Real Stormwater Program, the former Venoco Oil Pipeline abandonment project, the Highway 101 fire incident emergency repair project, the Concha Park program and more.
The council also approved several additional appropriations, including an additional $245,050 for the Carpinteria Skate Park, $240,000 for the City Hall cam pus improvements project and $40,000 for the Carpinteria Library improvements project, among others.
City Manager Dave Durflinger confirmed that the city is still negotiating a lease with the county regarding who is responsible for the library’s delayed repairs.
Local boards, committees, commissions and the city council can continue using remote teleconferencing, per a vote from the council on Monday.
The Carpinteria City Council will certify its election results and choose its mayor and vice mayor at its Dec. 12, 2022 meeting, city staff confirmed.
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Closures along Highway 101 continue as construction progresses on the Santa Claus Lane multipurpose bike path.
On the north side of the highway, one lane between Santa Claus Lane and Sheffield Drive will be closed Mondays through Thursdays from 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., as well as Sundays from 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Consecutive ramps going in the same direction will not be closed at the same time, unless where noted.
The off-ramp at Evans and Lillie Avenue will remain closed until Jan. 26, 2023, and the on-ramp at Ortega Hill Road will be closed until Feb. 14, 2023.
On the southbound side, one lane between Sheffield Drive and Carpinteria Avenue, as well as the off-ramp at Carpinteria Avenue, will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., as well as Sundays from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The on-ramp at Santa Claus Lane will be closed until Jan. 29, 2023, although drivers may use detours on Via Real, San-
construction starting Dec. 4. Caltrans construction crews also have a concrete mixing area by the southern onramp at North Padaro Lane. According to SBRoads, mixing concrete on site saves “an estimated 463,771 truck miles, reduces water use by 400,000 gallons (concrete mixed on-site uses less water), and saves taxpayers between $10-$15 million.”
––Jun StarkeyAuthor and journalist Joe Puglia will give an author talk on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. at the Carpinteria Community Library in honor of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Puglia uses an “un orthodox process” to develop his stories, the library said, and will be speaking about the writing process for authors, writers and readers.
3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Net work) is partnering with the Carpinteria Commu nity Library to hold a free, interactive workshop on home energy efficiency on Saturday, Nov. 19.
3C-REN will demonstrate how to use the pro vided kits, which contain tools, equipment and a guide for evaluating water and heating; the kits are available for checkout at the library. The kit will include items to keep such as LED light bulbs, outlet gaskets and weather stripping, as well as tools that must be returned such as an infrared laser thermometer and a kilowatt meter.
The Carpinteria Community Library is collecting non-perishable food for the Cen tral California Food Bank during the month of November, and encourages members of the public to participate.
The library is accepting canned protein (beans, fish, soup) as well as nut butters, pas ta, dried grains and legumes, canned tomatoes and chocolate. Anyone donating items may bring them to the Carpinteria Community Library anytime during the month of November when the library is open. Check library hours at: carpinterialibrary.org.
Dolly Sanchez Montalvo and Willie Montalvo celebrate 55 years of marriage this year. The couple married on Nov. 23, 1967.
Both attended Carpinteria High School; Dolly graduated in 1960, and Willy in 1961.
Culver – Circosta
Jennifer Eve Culver and Albert Lawrence Circosta Jr. were married in Carpinteria on Sept. 24. The bride’s parents are Tina Culver and Dennis Culver of Carpinteria; the groom’s are Janet Brady of Carpinteria and Albert Circosta Sr. of Flagstaff, Arizona.
“Jenny and Albert bring the heat of their eternal passion to the cold north of Alaska for much of the year but feel that Carpinteria is the ‘warm pillow’ they call home on their regular visits to Carpinteria family members. They combine their families and friendships into one tribe.... mishopshino,” Jennifer’s mother, Tina, told CVN.
Carpinteria City Councilperson Natalia Alarcon visited the Carpin teria Girl Scouts Troop 55555 earlier this month to talk about elections, government and the city of Carpinteria.
“Alarcon shared how she enjoys working to better our city, help people and work together with the other councilmembers,” said local resident Charles Freund. Girls in the troop earned a Democracy Badge following Alarcon’s visit.
Toned and tough, this crew of athletes doesn’t work out seasonally in search of a beach bod. This crew sweats it out year-round for the love of the sport.
Artists and studiomates Stephanie Dotson and Madeleine Eve Ignon have carved out a creative perch above Linden Avenue where they make abstract art. The historic space provides a unique habitat for contemporary works.
When Chuck Graham’s name is on it, you know there’s adventure involved. This time, Chuck tests his own limits, and those of a few companions, with a hike that starts in Carpinteria and ends 102 miles and nine days later on the Carrizo Plain.
Carpinteria is home to several world records, one of which was earned in 1998 with a stack of 282 surfboards atop a car. And the goal? Cleaning up the water at Rincon Point.
No need to visit Paris or Milan to find fashion inspiration. Just head down to the annual Rincon Classic surf contest where the styles seen on the sand are a stunning mix of form and function.
You might walk into Thario’s Kitchen on Santa Claus Lane as a stranger, but you leave as a friend. Owners Thaïs and Mario Rios always prepare their scratchcooked meals truly come from the heart.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center honored its volunteers with a Sunday appreciation party, starting off the holiday season with a colorful kick. Each volunteer painted their own mini canvas; the canvases will be used as ornaments for the art center’s tree in the upcoming Lions Club Festival of Trees. The annual event benefits local nonprofits, including the arts center.
Carpinteria artist Janey Cohen will display her series of watercolor paintings in a show titled “Sea and Shore,” at Zookers Restaurant from Nov. 21, to Feb. 25, 2023. Cohen said she drew inspiration from local beaches and nearby mountains, which also inspired the title of the show. When she isn’t painting, Cohen said she can be found volunteering and teaching classes at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. A portion of every sale from the show will go towards program tuition assistance for children at the arts center.
Two small trees have grown tall to stand among the mighty Oak Group. Co-Founder Arturo Tello has been joined by his friend and fellow painter, John Wullbrandt. Together they share selected paintings to illustrate their passion for our environment.
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The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center thanked its volunteers for the 2022 concert series, and provided a breakdown of “fun facts and guesstimates.” The center estimated about 1,125 attendees at the concert series, with ages ranging from one to 98. The organization gained about six new memberships following the concerts, and raised more than $19,000.
The center will begin preparations for the 2023 concert series after the holidays.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center celebrated the 98th birthday of Charles Lo Bue, longtime supporter and namesake for the Charles Lo Bue gallery at the center.
Residents of GranVida, a senior living facility Lo Bue currently resides in, were invited to the center to enjoy the “5th Dimension” exhibit in the Charles Lo Bue gallery as part of the celebration. Kristina Calkins, executive director of the center, said residents also voted on their favorite piece in the exhibit for the community’s People’s Choice Award.
Hal Price, left, and Jodi Wilson dance during the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s 2022 concert series.Carpinterians celebrated the eight annual tri-brewery Volksmarch and canned food drive on Sunday in an Island Brewing Company, Rincon Brewery, brewLAB and The Apiary team-up, donating a minimum of three cans of food to participate.
In the tradition of “Volksmarch,” locals walked and hiked 2.3 miles to each brewery, receiving passport stamps at each stop, before ending at Island Brewing Company where they received
This is an irresistibly fresh and tasty pasta salad featuring orzo pasta. According to the wisegeek.com website: “Orzo pasta is a type of pasta which is made in the shape of a grain of rice. It is often about rice-sized, as well. This pasta is very versatile, and it can be used in a range of recipes. This pasta is very popular in Greece especially, although it is used in other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern nations, and in some parts of Germany as well. The small size can make orzo a very fun pasta to work and cook with.”
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16 ounces orzo pasta
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to cucumber mixture and gently mix salad to combine. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and gently mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
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smaller cities with histories dating back to Roman times. Several, like the German cities Passau and Wertheim, are located between two rivers and flood regularly, and locals point to the markers on the old stone buildings, some 15 or 20 feet high. Through the years they’ve learned to adapt to periodic flooding, often moving to upper floors.
We called it our Last Hurrah, a big travel splurge after the lockdown while Roger and I were still in decent enough shape to manage long walks and cobble stone streets. Six months ago, I booked Viking’s Grand European Tour: Three rivers and four countries in a little over two weeks. As a bonus, our daughter Katie went with us.
Our plane landed in Budapest for a trip on the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers. The evening drive into Budapest from the airport was eerie – miles through dark suburbs, not a single light in streets or houses. The only explanation we got was that power is very expensive. The war fallout from Ukraine has jacked up energy, gas and food prices throughout Europe.
That first day, Roger banged his shin hard on a cement bollard – skin torn, blood flowing down his leg. So, he didn’t get to experience Budapest’s famous thermal baths. There are rivers of hot water under the city and Katie and I got to sample a bath: lots of people cavorting in huge outside pools of hot water with waterfalls and jets. We learned that the Turks had introduced the bathing custom in Hungary.
The Rhine is a dreamy float between fairytale castles and picturesque villag es. Stops were primarily at charming
Many cities were bombed during the war and then completely rebuilt, repli cating the historic structures. We learned that in Wurzburg only six houses were left standing. The Prince-Bishop’s enor mous Baroque palace was also destroyed, but its ceiling fresco (the largest in the world), painted by the Italian master Tiepolo, was saved by an American army lieutenant. John Davis Skilton was one of the “monuments men,” charged with rescuing precious works of art during the war.
The fresco had miraculously survived, but wind and rain were about to collapse its roof. Skilton used his own funds to purchase hard-to-come-by wood and rounded up workers to build a protective roof. A room in the palace is dedicated to his heroic efforts.
In Rothenburg, we learned another story about an American’s daring rescue plan. Dating from the 1200s, the tiny walled city is a remarkable mixture of medieval, Renaissance and Baroque buildings. During the war a Nazi gener al hid there, but Americans learned his location and planned to bomb the city.
The mother of John J. McCloy – who became assistant secretary within the Army – had visited Rothenburg as a young woman and fallen in love with the town. She purchased a painting, hung it on the wall of their home and described the city to young John.
McCloy managed to delay the bomb ing and sent a team of six, carrying a white flag, to negotiate with the general. The general was away, but his subordi nate agreed to surrender, and the unique, historical city was saved.
Around Koblenz, the Moselle valley vineyards are planted on precipitously steep terraced hillsides. We sipped Ries lings while a vintner described how the slate soil gathers heat, with vine roots that reach down 50 feet. Romanian workers harvest the grapes.
More than a century of work has gone into joining the three rivers, which are major shipping lanes. We were lifted up and down 67 locks and passed scores of barges (long and low to get under the antiquated bridges) on their way to cities and ports.
The boat dropped us in Amsterdam where we stayed a few days. Much of the Netherlands is below sea level, and con tinuous pumping is required to prevent flooding. We visited some busily working windmills and learned that millers pass
their trade onto their son; one windmill was operated by the same family for ten generations.
This was a custom we heard repeated. Among millers, bakers, winemakers, glassblowers and many other trades, the father’s work is passed on to the sons. Old Europe still holding fast.
One good thing about this trip: Trans continental flights, multiple cities and crowds of people, mostly unmasked, without getting Covid.
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“This was a custom we heard repeated. Among millers, bakers, winemakers, glassblowers and many other trades, the father’s work is passed on to the sons. Old Europe still holding fast.”LEFT: The Rhine is a “dreamy float between fairytale castles and picturesque villages,” the author says. CENTER: The author visited Rothenburg, a German town in northern Bavaria. RIGHT: The author and her daughter dipped into a bath house pool in Budapest.
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Dear Amy O, How do you bring up the subject of a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner to a very traditional family? What’s to be grateful about an animal carcass as the table centerpiece while trying to choke down a pint of corn syrup masquerading as a pie? May I call in sick knowing I’m going to find the entire menu sickening?
family dynamics, but in my family, some one is cornered into hosting because they have the biggest house. Or sometimes, someone rises to the occasion of hosting, whose honors include cleaning up after anywhere between 17–33 people and ca joling others to bring certain items. (For example, cranberries, but it’s OK if that someone wants to forage for said berry himself, hunt high and low for the nec essary accompanying condiments, and serve it on mom’s crystal dish that Sister #2 still maintains was her birthright but won’t bring that up, again. Sister #2 will still drain two bottles of wine on her own while refusing to touch, pass or taste from said crystal dish.)
Signed, Gag
MeDear Gag Me, There is no one answer to the how of bringing up a non-traditional Thanks giving meal. There is one answer to the when of bringing up the subject, and that is before the third Thursday of November, unless you’re planning for the following year.
I’m not a big fan of standard Thanks giving fare either. I find it kind of bland, boring and geared for puritanical taste buds, unlike the hot and spicy ones de veloped in Southern California, where machismo is measured by chili pepper-in duced sweat and sophistication gauged by the empirical knowledge of different world cuisines.
To your question: How does one bring up the subject of a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner? I don’t know your
Either way, the lucky host plays mae stro (maestra, in the case of Sister #2) of the meal. You, my friend, make contact with the maestro – better yet make con tact with the entire family – and let them know how you would like to contribute to the holiday meal. You may want to add this freedom to be proactive to your Thanksgiving grateful list.
Should your wishes be ignored or voted down, then certainly it’s within your rights and prerogative to come up with your own Thanksgiving narrative, or as you called it, “call in sick.” For the record, you are free to call in sick at any time, with or without contacting maestro. Just know that puts you on the fast track to being Sister #2.
Dear Amy O,
It’s that time of year again – the invita tion to a tree-trimming party that I don’t want to attend is right around the corner. Already I’m rehearsing polite declines in my head, while at the same time knowing I’ll cave. The host calls it “our tradition.” In my head I say, “No it’s your tradition,
and my attendance is a command perfor mance.” The party is a nice enough event. I like the holidays and don’t understand why I am being so contrary. Must I attend for tradition’s sake?
Signed, I’m not a Grinch
Dear I’m not a Grinch, I agree with you. Traditions are not to be foisted on others. And to answer your question, “No, you don’t need to attend for traditions’ sake.” Especially since you don’t consider this your tradition.
I’m wondering if what’s bugging you is, in fact, attending the tree-trimming party. You say it’s a nice enough event and don’t mention it interfering with other holiday activities. Maybe it’s more the assumption of your attendance. Perhaps you really would like to participate more in the planning and executing of the party, such as, “How about this year, we don’t string popcorn, I still have scars from last year’s festivity.”
When we find ourselves being con trary for contrary’s sake, that’s a signal to keep scratching the surface. Scratch, scratch, scratch some more and you’ll find what really does bother you about being included in this holiday tradition not of your making.
I’m glad to hear you enjoy the hol iday season. I do, too. Remember that many people don’t, and I’m not talking a grumpy “bah humbug.” It is an extremely painful time for some and even suicidal for others. Let’s make sure to have a second helping (at least) of patience and understanding.
Here are some resources for any time of the year:
Emergency: 911 National Suicide Prevention Life line: 988
CARES (for Adults) SB Crisis and Recovery Emergency Services: (888) 868-1649
Resources of health and human services: 211 Cottage Hospital: (805) 569-8339, 24hour walk-in Emergency Psychiatric Service. Consultation and crisis inter vention for mental health crises and chemical dependency available.
Former CVN editor Amy Marie Orozco loves living in Carpinteria, including all the some time socially sticky situations happening in our seaside setting. Along with giving advice (only when asked), Amy O also edits Can nabis by the Sea Magazine. Have a question for her? Email it to news@coastalview.com.
A reader sends a halo to Ryan Moore for bringing dirt back to Carpinteria.
A reader sends a halo to 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 , the new volunteer at the Friends of the Library Bookstore, for cleaning and reorganizing the self-help section.
A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”
A reader sends a halo to Tony Segall, who helped the reader after they came home from Cottage Hospital and rehab four months ago. “(His) round-the-clock care, shopping, cooking, cleaning and encouragement got (me) walking again.”
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 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 the kids – or fairies – who set up the train track set at the Carpinteria Community Library. “The kids who came in after you loved it!”
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!”
whoever has been leaving bags of dog on the ground along Casitas Pass Road. “Yes, it’s frustrating that the trash cans are gone, but is that really your best way of handling
A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the HELP of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. “Thank you for your kindness.”
A reader sends a halo to The Food Liaison for a “fantastic meal for the homeless in the community.”
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 Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the owners of a house on Ogan Road “Construction has been halted for months. The front of the house has been left with piles of sand and paving stones which cover the driveway and yard. This has always been a beautiful neighborhood. This eyesore needs to be addressed and dealt with.”
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.”
who hit the reader’s pickup in front of the reader’s house and didn’t stop. “Shame on you, and I hope
A reader sends a pitchfork to the bicycle events ing huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who has been leaving “nasty handprinted notes on cars that are parked legally along Cravens Lane. (She) believes she is smarter than the parking laws and can therefore tell people how and when to park.”
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”
A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the lifeguards braiding hair while swimmers are in the pool. “Not professional!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the employees of the newer businesses on the Carpinteria Bluffs. “Learn to share the bike/walking path with locals… There will be four to five of you walking together and not a single one will scoot over just a tad to let a local pass through?”
A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”
A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the . “All the mushrooms growing there indicate too much water. Nice weed farm.”
A reader sends a halo to Nikki at HEAT Culinary. “I went to my first class this weekend with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a TV show, she should be on the Food Network already.”
A reader sends a halo to 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 pitchfork to for parking his vehicle in the spots right out front of his establishment. “Shouldn’t he leave those parking spots available for his paying customers?”
A reader sends a halo to 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 Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the for letting the bluffs turn into an ever-increasing dirt parking lot. “That is not what the bluffs were purchased for. Post No Parking signs immediately!”
A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took
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.”
ORDINANCE NO. 761
CITY OF CARPINTERIA 5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805)684-5405/www.carpinteria.ca.us
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022 at 5:30pm
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before a regular meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, Monday, November 28, 2022 on the following matter:
Annual Review of Development Impact Fees, Quimby Fees and the Capital Improvement and Master Facilities Plan
The City Council will review and account for the City’s Development Impact Fees and Quimby Fees. The Council will also review the City’s Capital Improvement and Master Facilities Plans that the fee programs are based on. The review and accounting of the fee programs is in accordance with Government Code 66002, 66006 and 66477 and Carpinteria Municipal Code 15.80.110, 15.80.160 and 16.24.080. The City Council will review the projects contained in the City’s Capital Improvement and Master Facilities Plans and will consider an accounting of said fees, including adjustment thereof, interest and other expenditures for the construction of public facilities.
The staff report will be available for public review at Carpinteria City Hall 15 days prior to the start of the public hearing. The agenda and staff report will be available on Thursday, November 24, 2022 on the City’s Website at https://carpinteriaca. gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment and participate in the meeting are available on the posted agenda at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/ agendas-meetings/ and on the City Hall main entrance window.
If you have any questions about the above referenced matter, please contact John L. Ilasin, Public Works Director, by email at johni@carpinteriaca.gov or by phone at (805) 880-3402.
If you challenge the actions of the City Council related to the matter noted above in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raise at the City Council hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence to the City Council prior to the public hearing.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Brian Barrett, City Clerk at brianb@carpinteriaca.gov or (805) 7554403. Notification of two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC City ClerkAN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 744, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 746, 749, AND 754 TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY COVID-19 OUTDOOR BUSINESS PERMIT PROGRAM TO ALLOW BUSI NESSES TO OPERATE IN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND OTHER PRI VATELY-OWNED OUTDOOR SPACES TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL DISTANC ING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CON STITUTING SUCH URGENCY
WHEREAS, Government Code Sections 8558 and 8630, et seq., Health and Safety Code Section 101080, and Chapter 2.40 of the Carpinteria Municipal Code (“CMC”), empower the City of Carpinteria (“City”) Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property during proclaimed local emergencies; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available, to formalize emergency actions already underway, and to help prepare the effects of the Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, Governor Newsom and California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) officials recommended that non-essential gatherings should be postponed or cancelled statewide until the end of March in order to implement social distancing guidelines intended to protect all individuals, particularly those who are at high risk of severe illness from the COVID-19 virus, and to slow further spread thereof; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, the County of Santa Barbara (“County”) Health Officer declared a local health emergency exists countywide due to an imminent and proximate threat to public health, within the meaning of Health and Safety Code Section 101080, by the introduction of the COVID-19 virus and directed cities countywide to implement Governor Newsom’s social distancing guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Governor Newsom declared in Executive Order N-28-20 that the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been significant and could threaten to undermine Californians’ housing security and the stability of California businesses; and
WHEREAS , on March 17, 2020, the CDPH and County Public Health Department directed all bars, nightclubs, pubs, breweries, and wineries to close immediately as well as restaurants and other food facilities offering onsite dining should immediately transition to only offering delivery or take-out service as part of the public health effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City Director of Emergency Services issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency by the Director of Emergency Services for the COVID-19 pandemic (“Proclamation”); and
heath orders and guidance calling on residents to stay at home and implement social distancing continues to result in a severe decline in consumer spending and tourism, which has had significant negative impacts on revenue for most small businesses in Carpinteria; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-60- 20, which is incorporated herein by reference, to allow re-opening of lower-risk business and spaces (hereinafter called “lowerrisk businesses”) in Stage Two of the State’s Resilience Roadmap subject to certain limitations. On May 8, 2020, the County Health Officer issued County Health Officer Order 2020-8.1, which further clarified the lower-risk businesses eligible to be open for limited operations countywide; and
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2020, the City Council enacted Resolution No. 5977 establishing requirements for wearing face coverings at certain places and in certain circumstances as an additional health protection measure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to protect the public health and safety of members of the public; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2020, the County Health Officer issued County Health Officer Order 2020-8.2, which allowed essential businesses and lower-risk business that may remain open with modified operations and social distancing to open or open more fully with self-certification. Although the State and County entered Stage Two of the State’s Resiliency Roadmap, which loosened some public health and safety restrictions and allowed essential and lower-risk businesses to re-open with certain protections in place, these businesses remained severely restricted and experienced corresponding significant adverse financial impacts; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 744, enacting the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program (“Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program”) to allow business to operate in the City’s right-of-way and in other privately-owned outdoor spaces to encourage social distancing and economic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2020, Governor Newsom announced the Blueprint for a Safer Economy Plan, which replaced the State’s Resilience Roadmap and established new guidelines for business operations to encourage social distancing and economic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program, adopted via Ordinance No. 744, has assisted businesses to continue economic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the City Council approved and adopted urgency Ordinance No. 746, amending Ordinance No. 744, extending the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit to remain in effect until 11:59 pm on December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2021, the City Council approved and adopted urgency Ordinance No. 749, amending Ordinance No. 744 and superseding Ordinance No. 746, extending the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit to remain in effect until 11:59 pm on June 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on Governor Newsom announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on February 28, 2023 to give the health care system flexibility to handle any potential surge in cases occurring after holidays; and
WHEREAS, the City retains authority under its policy powers and Vehicle Code Section 22507 to continue implementation of the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit program to promote economic development and social distancing after the end of the Governor’s proclaimed COVID-19 State of Emergency; and
WHEREAS, the continuation of the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program remains necessary to provide businesses with opportunities to encourage social distancing and to promote economic recovery from the negative impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and its variants that may extend beyond the Governor’s State of Emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has initiated the development of a proposed permanent permit program to allow for “parklet” style outdoor seating areas in the City rightof-way; and
WHEREAS, the continuation of the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program would allow the Planning Commission and City Council additional time to consider the proposed permanent “parklet” program and receive public input about said permanent “parklet” program; and
WHEREAS, if the proposed permanent permit “parklet” program is approved, the City and businesses will need sufficient time to implement the permanent permit program to allow businesses to obtain permits and construct “parklets” under the permanent “parklet” program prior to dismantling their current temporary outdoor spaces; and
WHEREAS, the continuation of the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program provides the opportunity for the City to consider development of the proposed permanent program and businesses to continue to operate in outdoor areas under the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program until the City can consider approval of the permanent program and, if approved, implement the permanent program within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program must be flexible and responsive to changing conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of emergency, or governmental response, including modifications to public health and safety directives, social distancing guidance, and business operation conditions, in order to effectively achieve the dual public health and safety and economic goals of the City during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. All the recitals set forth above are true, correct, and valid, and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as though fully set forth herein.
F. For the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the Council finds that it is necessary to adopt this Urgency Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 744, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 746, 749, and 754 that established the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program, for all of the reasons set forth in the recitals above, which and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. Urgency Need. Based on the foregoing recitals and findings, all of which are deemed true and correct, this Urgency Ordinance is needed for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. This Urgency Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption in accordance with the provisions set forth in Government Code Section 36937.
Section 4. Amendment.
A. This Urgency Ordinance hereby amends and supersede Section 4.A to read as follows:
“A. “Director of Emergency Services” has the same meaning as specified in CMC Chapter 2.40, including his/ her designee(s), and refers to the City Manager, including his/her designee(s), following the termination of the Proclamation of Local Emergency for the COVID-19 Pandemic.
B. This Urgency Ordinance hereby amends and supersedes Section 11 of Ordinance No. 744 to read as follows:
“Section 11. Effective Date and Termination. This Urgency Ordinance shall become effective immediately and shall remain in effect until 11:59 pm on June 30, 2023, or it is terminated by the City Council.”
This Urgency Ordinance hereby also supersedes and replaces urgency Ordinance Nos. 746, 749 and 754 with respect to Section 11 of Ordinance No. 744.
Section 5. Scope. Except as expressly amended and superseded by this Urgency Ordinance, all other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or words of Ordinance No. 744 remain in full force and effect.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Urgency Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid and/or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Urgency Ordinance or Ordinance No. 744.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Urgency Ordinance shall become effective immediately.
Section 8. Environmental Determination. The City Council finds that the adoption and implementation of this urgency Ordinance are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) in that the City Council finds there is no possibility that the implementation of this resolution may have significant effects on the environment. The urgency Ordinance would amend Ordinance No. 744, that established a Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program, similar to existing permit processes, which is solely an administrative process resulting in no change to the environment.
Boxes, Totes, Desk.
Haley Home- Beds, Totes, Fan, Screen, Christmas Tree Stand Wheel.
Lawrence Brennen, Jr- Bicycle, Sink, Curio Cabinet, Chandelier, Musical Instru ment Cart.
Cherry Post- Table, Bags, Books, Boxes. Amanda Frost- Bicycle, Boxes, Totes, Rain Stick.
Cherry Post- Boxes.
Juan Carlos- TV, Bags, Bicycle.
Maria Fragoso- Dresser, Bicycle, Boxes, Totes, Bike Cart, Trophies, Kitchen Items, Stroller, Fan, CD’s.
Susan Sember- Chair, Mattress, Boxes, Wall Décor.
Karl Cameron - Boxes, File Cabinet, Power Tools, Shelves, Totes, Power Strips, Helmet, Toaster Oven.
James Stevenson- Shells, Boxes, Net, Shelves, Household Goods.
Maria Raptis- Bed, TV, Bags, Books, Box es, Bedframe, Yarn, Cooler, Duffle Bag. Susan Josephson- Bed, Chair, Mattress, Table, Bags, Boxes, Totes, Pictures, Files, Clothes.
Russell Sheppel- Chair, Table, Bags, Boxes, Totes, Sports Equipment, Pinball Machine.
Sally Barton- Chair, Couch, Dresser, Table, VCR, Boxes, Bags, Pictures, Clothes, Painting.
The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Stor age may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Publish: November 10, 17, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SANTA BAR BARA INTERIORS at 1211 COAST VILLAGE RD, SUITE 4, MONTECITO, CA 93108. Full name of registrant(s): SANTA BARBARA INTERIORS LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This busi ness is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County 10/13/2022. The registrant began transacting business on MAY 10, 2022. Signed: MELISSA PIERSON, MANAGER. In accordance with subdivi sion (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0002540.
Publish: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2022
CITY OF CARPINTERIA 5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805)684-5405/www.carpinteria.ca.us
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022 at 5:30pm
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before a regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California to consider the following item:
Hearing to consider Resolution No. 6176, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria Ratifying Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s Ordinance No. 2022-01 pursuant to Health and Safety Code §13869.7(c), which adopts the 2022 California Fire Code with amendments.
The City Council agenda and associated staff report will be available on Thursday, November 24, 2022 on the City’s website here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment are available on the posted agenda at https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/agendas-meetings/. All interested persons are invited to attend, participate and be heard.
Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk by email at BrianB@ carpinteriaca.gov or by phone at (805) 755-4403 or the California Relay Service at (866) 735-2929. Notification two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.
Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC City Clerk2022
WHEREAS, the City’s Proclamation was found necessary and ratified by the City Council at its regular meetings on March 23, 2020, via adoption of Resolution No. 5954, and re-ratified by the City Council on April 13, 2020, via adoption of Resolution No.5954, May 13, 2020, via adoption of Resolution No. 5969, June 8, 2020, via adoption of Resolution No. 5980, June 22, 2020, via adoption of Resolution No. 5985, and July 13, 2020, via adoption of Resolution No. 5989, in order to utilize all resources necessary to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and receive any state and/or federal funds that may be available; and
WHEREAS, the Proclamation invokes in the City all powers and mechanisms set forth in the California Emergency Services Act (Government Code sections 8550, et seq.), City ordinances and resolutions, and all other applicable state and federal laws to be used by authorized City personnel; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N- 3320 for all individuals living in the State of California (“State”) to stay home or at their place of residence, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of federal critical infrastructure sectors and additional sectors as the State Public Health Officer may designate as critical to protect health and well-being of all Californians (hereinafter called “essential businesses”); and
WHEREAS, many events countywide were and continue to be canceled, postponed, or implement social distancing due to the orders and recommendations at all levels of government to restrict large gatherings amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and these cancellations, postponements and social distancing cause a loss in revenue for the associated vendors, organizations and businesses, loss of income for the people who would have staffed the events, as well as lost revenue for surrounding local businesses that rely on such events to bring patrons to their businesses; and
WHEREAS, many businesses citywide were either not permitted to remain open or required to severely restrict activities, causing significant adverse financial impacts. Also, State and County
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2022, a peak in the community case rate of COVID-19, was observed in the County due to the spread of a the significantly more transmissible SARS-CoV-1 B.1.1.529 “Omicron” variant of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on February 7, 2022, the California Department of Public Health updated their guidance for the Use of Face Masks to take effect on February 16, 2022, requiring unvaccinated person to wear masks in all indoor public settings, requiring universal masking in only specified settings, and recommending continued indoor masking when the risk may be high; and
WHEREAS , on February 16, 2022, the County Health Officer issued County Health Officer Order 2022-10.1 Superseding and Replacing Health Officer Order No. 2022-10, which requires unvaccinated person to wear masks in all indoor public settings, requires universal masking only in specified settings and recommends continued indoor masking when risk may be high consistent with CDPH guidance; and
WHEREAS, as of April 15, 2022, the COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates in the County have declined and community transmission was categorized as “Low” based on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (“CDC”) indicators; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2022, the City Council approved and adopted urgency Ordinance No. 754, amending Ordinance No. 744 and superseding Ordinance Nos. 746 and 749 extending the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit to remain in effect until 11:59 pm on December 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, as of November 8, 2022, the COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates in the County have declined and community transmission was categorized as “Low” based on the CDC indicators;
WHEREAS, COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates the County may rise at any time, especially given the anticipated increase in travel and events during the winter season, that may require further social distancing measures and impact local businesses; and
Section 2. Findings. The Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Urgency Ordinance adoption pursuant to Government Code Section 36937 is necessary because:
A. Commercial activity and businesses are essential to a vibrant and healthy community, and this Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program provides flexibility to local businesses to re-open and remain open while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of members of the public during and following the COVID-19 pandemic; and
B. Without the amendment and extension of the Urgency Ordinance, there is an increased risk of a substantial impact to local businesses, causing further disruption by delaying local economic recovery, and imperiling the lives or property of inhabitants of the City; and
C. The Downtown “T” Encroachment Permit Program was established for local businesses within the Downtown “T” in order to apply for a permit to conduct certain business operations within the City right-of-way, which provided a framework for the portion of the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program applicable to the City right-of-way and other privatelyowned property, but requires certain modifications to streamline the approval and implementation of permits with all due speed during and following the COVID-19 pandemic; and
D. CMC Chapter 14.64 establishes a temporary use permit to allow businesses to engage in temporary uses on privatelyowned property that provides a framework for the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program applicable to privately-owned property, but requires certain modifications to streamline the approval and implementation of permits with all due speed during and following the COVID-19 pandemic; and
E. The City Council recognizes the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program may continue to require that certain temporary exceptions to the requirements of CMC Chapter 12.02, the Downtown “T” Encroachment Permit Program, and CMC Chapter 14.64 may be necessary, as determined by the Director of Emergency Services and City Manager through, additional rules and regulations, as described in Section 6 herein; and
SECTION 9. Public ation. The City Clerk is directed to cause this urgency Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on November 14, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): Alarcon, Carty, Lee, Clark, Nomura
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER(S): None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER(S): None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER(S): None Wade Nomura Mayor, City of Carpinteria
ATTEST: Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carpinteria held on November 14, 2022.
Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC City Clerk, City of Carpinteria
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jena S. Acos, on behalf of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP acting as City Attorney of the City of Carpinteria
Publish: November 17, 2022
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Timothy Ortiz- Bicycle, Boxes, Shoes, Totes, Power Tools, Tool Box, Entertain ment Center, Cooler.
Patrick Casey- Restaurant Equipment, Coke Machine, Sink.
Evelyn Benton- Bags, Shoes, Totes, Blankets, Lamp.
Roger Hinkley- Boxes, Totes, Train Set, Vacuum, End Table.
Monique Cordero- TV, Bags, Boxes, Clothes, Totes, Wicker.
Cherieka Morgan -Gossett- Couch, Entertainment Center, Table, TV, Books,
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as PURPLE PAINTING at 16 E. ISLAY ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 Full name of registrant(s): PURPLE PAINTING LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This busi ness is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County 10/25/2022. The registrant began transacting business on OCT 24, 2022 . Signed: KAREEM MUSTAFA, OWNER In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0002624.
Publish: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as THUIS ORGANIC DESIGNS at 3908 FOOTHILL ROAD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 Full name of registrant(s): MAXIMUM NURSERY at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corpora tion. This statement was filed with the County 10/26/2022. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: WIN FRED VAN WINGERDEN In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0002641.
Publish: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District shall conduct a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Carpinteria City Hall, City Council Chambers located at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California, to consider the adoption of an ordinance of the governing board of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District increasing the compensation of Directors of the Board pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 13857.
Copies of the text of the proposed ordinance are on file with the clerk of the District Board and are available for public inspection at the District’s offices.
Publish: November 17, 24, 2022
CASE NO. 22CV04170
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner:LEAH SYDNEY HAUPTMAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: LEAH SYDNEY HAUPTMAN
Proposed name: LEAH SYDNEY MAHLER
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING DECEMBER 28 2022 at 10:00 am, Dept: 3, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 10/16/2022 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 11/08/2022. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Baksh, Narzralli, Deputy Clerk. Publish: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2022
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LAUREN LINDSEY GUY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 22CV03671
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: LAUREN LINDSEY GUY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: LAUREN LINDSEY GUY
Proposed name: LAUREN
LINDSEY RILEYTHE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING DECEMBER 7 2022 at 10:00 am, Dept: 3, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 10/16/2022 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 10/17/2022. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Baksh, Narzralli, Deputy Clerk.
Publish: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as THE PERSOON 2022 GIFT TRUST AS JOHANNES RANCH at 4990 FOOTHILL ROAD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 Full name of registrant(s): JOHANNES A.P. PER SOON at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Trust. This statement was filed with the County 10/24/2022. The registrant began trans acting business on MARCH 1, 1987
Signed: JOHANNES A.P. PERSOON, TRUSTEE In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0002607.
Publish: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as URSAMAKES at 1062 PALMETTO WAY UNIT C, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): URSULA D ALMEIDA at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE.. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 11/01/2022. The registrant began trans acting business on N/A. Signed: URSULA ALMEIDA. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0002688.
Publish: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BRANDON GREGORY LOPEZ AND TRUDIE KATERINA LOPEZ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 22CV04078
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: BRANDON GREGORY LOPEZ AND TRUDIE KATERINA LOPEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: SEAN BECKER REICH
Proposed name:SEAN BECKER LOPEZ
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition the petition should not be granted. If no written objec tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING DECEMBER 19, 2022 at 10:00 am, Dept: 5, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the CarpinteriaSummerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 10/20/2022 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 10/20/2022. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Baksh, Narzralli, Deputy Clerk.
Publish: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as UNDER THE SUN at 1641 E VALLEY RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. Full name of registrant(s): JENNIFER I. HATTON at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 11/02/2022. The registrant began trans acting business on OCT 01, 2022. Signed: JENNIFER HATTON, OWNER In ac cordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener ally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0002697.
Publish: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2022
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ALICIA MICAELA HERNANDEZ, MARIA ALICIA GARCIA, ALICIA MICAELA HERNANDEZ, ALICIA MICAELE HERNANDEZ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 22CV03907
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ALICIA MICAELA HERNAN DEZ, MARIA ALICIA GARCIA, ALICIA MICAELA HERNANDEZ, ALICIA MI CAELE HERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: ALICIA MICAELA HER NANDEZ aka MARIA ALICIA GARCIA, aka ALICIA MICAELA HERNANDEZ, aka ALICIA MICAELE HERNANDEZ
Proposed name: ALICIA MICAELA HERNANDEZ
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING DECEMBER 9 2022 at 10:00 am, Dept: 4, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 10/19/2022 by Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 10/19/2022. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Baksh, Narzralli, Deputy Clerk. Publish: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ISAAC MBUGUA NGANGA & ESMERALDA RODRIGUEZ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 22CV03503
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ISAAC MBUGUA NGANGA & ESMERALDA RODRIGUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
Present name: PAUL ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ NGANGA
Proposed name: PAUL NGANGA MGUGUA
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING DECEMBER 7, 2022 at 10:00 am, Dept: 3, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 10/18/2022 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.
FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 10/18/2022. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Baksh, Narzralli, Deputy Clerk.
Publish: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
SUMMONS (Family Law)
CASE NUMBER 22FL01501
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: ANGEL REYES HERNANDEZ You have been sued.
NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.
Petitioner’s name is: JUANA SEVERIANO CERVANTES
You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.
If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.
For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.
NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.
FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.
Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;
2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children;
3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasicommunity, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and
4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.
You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1100 ANACAPA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are:
JUANA SEVERIANO CERVANTES 1327 CHINO ST. SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 Date: 08/04/2022
Filed by Jasmine Franco, Deputy Clerk, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer. Publish: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE. CASE NO. 22PR00532
ESTATE OF DAVID RONALD DOBKIN aka DAVID R. DOBKIN
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DAVID RONALD DOBKIN aka DAVID R. DOBKIN
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RACHEL CLARE DOBKIN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RACHEL CLARE DOBKIN be ap pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Inde pendent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration author ity will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 5, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. 5 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Anacapa Divi sion, at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA, 93121-1107.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of a petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written
objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a con tingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representa tive appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the heating date noticed above.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: STEFANIE M. HERRINGTON, ESQ. 559 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, SUITE J MONTECITO, CA 93108 805-293-6363
ELECTRONICALLY FILED 10/25/2022 by Rosa Reyes, Deputy, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.
Publish: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE. CASE NO. 22PR00559
ESTATE OF ANNE R. SANDERS
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANNE R. SAND ERS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHNNY JONES in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
The PETITION FOR PROBATE re quests that JOHNNY JONES be ap pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Inde pendent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to inter ested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on December 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. 5 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Anacapa Division, at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA, 93121-1107.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of a petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a con tingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representa tive appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the heating date noticed above.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: NEAL BARTLETT 265089 4299 CARPINTERIA, AVE., STE 101 CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 805-576-7693
ELECTRONICALLY FILED 11/02/2022 by April Garcia, Deputy, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.
Publish: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2022
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CITY OF CARPINTERIA 5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805)684-5405/www.carpinteria.ca.us
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022 at 5:30p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Carpinteria Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 P.M. on Monday, December 5, 2022 to consider the following item:
Regulations
Planner: Steve Goggia Applicant: City of Carpinteria Project: 22-2151-ORD
Hearing at the request of the City of Carpinteria to provide recommendations to the City Council regarding proposed amendment(s) to the City’s Local Coastal Program and Municipal Code Title 14 regulating formula businesses in Carpinteria. The project is expected to affect a number of Zoning Districts and parcels located throughout the City.
The Planning Commission will provide recommendations to the City Council regarding proposed Ordinance No. 760, amending the Carpinteria Municipal Code Title 14 to add Chapter 14.53 and amending Chapter 14.08 to add section 14.08.276, both pertaining to regulations governing establishment of formula businesses within the City.
The full agenda and associated staff reports will be available on Thursday, December 1, 2022 on the City’s Website here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment are available on the posted agenda at https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/agendas-meetings/.
Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Community Development by email at lorenae@ci.carpinteria.ca.us or by phone at 755-4410, or the California Relay Service at (866) 735-2929. Notification two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.
Publish: November 17, 2022
Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in Miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful special patron in time of need, to you do I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great powers, to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen
Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys, three Glorias.
This Novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. This Novena has never been known to fail.
Sunday, Nov. 6
0916 hrs / Traffic Collision / Carpinteria and Elm avenues
Deputies responded to a vehicle versus bicyclist collision. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, complained of head pain after being knocked off the bike and hitting his head on the ground.
driver admitted being in possession of a meth pipe. They then admitted to possession of meth. The driver was cited and released for the violations.
1842 hrs / Shooting / 5500 block Carpinteria
of alcohol were observed. During the investigation, one person was found in possession of methamphetamine. He was cited and released without incident.
Unknown suspects stole a package from the victim’s front door. The victim ran out to confront the suspect.
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A man entered a local store and stole a battery charger and a phone charger. He was contacted on scene; the items were recovered and returned to the store. The employees desired prosecution for the theft.
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A man was known to have a felony warrant for his arrest. Deputies responded to his residence and contacted him inside. He was taken into custody for the warrant.
A man walked into the above location and started yelling he was buying the house, which is not for sale. When confronted, the man pushed the resident. The victim requested prosecution and the man was arrested.
Monday, Nov. 7
1508 hrs / Narcotics Violations / Hwy 101 and Bailard Avenue
A traffic stop was initiated for vehicle code violations. During the contact, the
Deputies responded to a local hospital for a juvenile in the Emergency Room with a gunshot wound to her left foot.
Library preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m., Carpinteria library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-4314
Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., lions Park Community Building, 6197 Casitas Pass road, non-members rSVP to 566-1906
2015 hrs / Incident / Bailard Avenue
Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.
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Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair, 3-6:30 p.m., linden Ave. downtown, Craft fair: 684-2770
Free Stress Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, 6-7 p.m. drop in, 4690 Carpinteria Ave. Ste. A, 684-5012
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave. Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
CVCC Lunch & Learn, noon-1 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 684-5479 x10.
The Peace Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave.
Music in our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 684-4701
Back Track, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
A woman called to report suspicious circumstances, possibly due to what appeared to be her drug induced mental state. While enroute, dispatch advised she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Upon arrival, she was contacted, and she admitted to being in possession of her “Pookie.” When asked for clarification, she handed deputies her meth pipe, and later gave them her baggie of meth. She was arrested, transported to Santa Barbara County Jail, and a mental health evaluation was requested.
Deputies responded for a welfare check. Family members were concerned because they hadn’t heard from their loved one in a few hours, which was unusual. When deputies arrived on scene, they could hear a man speaking in the residence, and then only moaning. It sounded as though the man was down in the kitchen, but he could not be seen through the metal screen door, which was locked. Deputies utilized the pick and ram to force open the gate. The man was found down in the kitchen suffering from a medical emergency and was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital by the ambulance.
1330 hrs / Found Property / Bailard Bluffs
2214 hrs / DUI / 5700 block Via Real
Carpinteria Salt Marsh docent led tours, 10 a.m., free walks start from the park sign, 684-8077
Magicarp Pokemon League, 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., (619) 972-3467
The reporting party turned in a key ring with several keys attached.
Energy Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., free
“The Quiet Man,” 8 p.m., Plaza Playhouse theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5
The Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
1522 hrs / Narcotics Violation / Via Real
Women of Inspiration, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Girls inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 foothill road, $70, 684-6364
Multiple subjects were contacted while seated in a vehicle. While standing outside the vehicle, multiple open containers
An anonymous reporting party reported a vehicle leaving the 5700 block of Via Real for having a driver under the influence. A deputy located the vehicle at Via Real and Ogan. The driver performed some sobriety field tests and tested .23% BAC. She was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail. The vehicle was released to friends at the scene.
Basic Bridge, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5921 Mah Jongg, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 729-1310
Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.
Celebrate Recovery (Hurts, Hangups, Addictions), 6 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill rd., 684-3353
CVCC’s Cuba Trip Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Carpinteria library Multi-Purpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5479 x10
A Community Toolbox: How to Serve the Depressed Person with Understanding, 7-8:30 p.m., Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito road, 684-2509
Coffee with Cops, 9-11 a.m., Crushcakes, 4945 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 x437
Carpinteria Writers’ Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Carpinteria library multipurpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-7838
Sandpiper Duplicate Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village Clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5522
Battle of the Books club, 3:30 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608
Beginner Meditation Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Curious Cup back meeting room, 929 linden Ave., 705-4703
Al-Anon Meeting, 7-8 p.m., faith lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place, 331-4817 ESL Class, 7 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill road, free, 684-3353
Morning Rotary meeting with Cyndi Macias, The Gym Next Door, 7-8 a.m., Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito rd., $10
Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.
Meditation, 10:30-noon, Carpinteria Woman’s club, 1059 Vallecito rd., 847-208-6520
Knitting Group, 1-4 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., free, 684-8077
Fighting Back Parent Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Canalino School, 1480 Carpinteria Ave., 963-1433 x125 or x132
Kiwanis Club Meeting, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., 368-5644
Coastal View Book Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria Branch library, 684-4428
8 Ball Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.
Lani Garfield photography show, island Brewing Co., 5049 6th St., 745-8272
Michael Fisher Fish art show, Corktree Cellars, 910 linden Ave., 684-1400
Liz Brady art show, Porch, 3823 Santa Claus lane, 684-0300
Arturo Tello art show, friends of the library used Bookstore, 5103 Carpinteria Ave., 566-0033
“SPACE” exhibit, 855 At the Arts Gallery, 855 linden Ave., 684-7789
Carpinteria Plein Air Painters art show, lucky llama, 5100 Carpinteria Ave., 684-8811 Imagination & Inspiration show, Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608
In 1934, The Carpinteria Chronicle, a short-lived local publica tion, printed a map depicting the young town of Carpinteria in the 1880s. The little seaside enclave stretches only as far north east as today’s Carpinteria Avenue, referred to on the map as “Overland Route to Los Angeles.” While the town has ballooned since the 1800s, familiar streets like Maple, Walnut, Palm and Linden avenues have held their ground for the last 120 years.
The Chronicle used the map to pinpoint 10 of the town’s first buildings: 1) A “Chinese wash house,” 2) The home of S.H. Olmstead, 3) The Faucet property, 4) A stagecoach stop and stables, 5) “Wardholme,” the home of the Ward family and a private girls school, 6) The home of minister T.G. McLean, 7) L.B. Hogue’s home, situated in the middle of a 15-acre nectarine orchard, 8) John Doerr’s butcher shop, 9) Melyck’s General Store and 10) The Sawyer home.
Henry Teague (Sean Harris) is gruff and not particularly well put together. But, other than that, he seems like a nor mal guy down on his luck. He takes the bus. He looks for work. He’s lonely. He doesn’t have a lot going for him. He’s a stranger to all.
Except the police (in Australia, where this “based on a true story” movie is set) think he killed somebody. Eight years prior, a teenage boy went missing. They never found his body. At the time, they questioned Teague, but he had an alibi, and certain other facts didn’t support his arrest. So, off he went.
Some still think he did it. Detective Se nior Constable Kate Rylett (Jada Alberts), for example, is sure he’s their man. And since the case had such a high profile in their state, and even in the country as a whole, she and her team are allowed the resources to investigate further.
What they do is set up a hugely elabo rate sting operation, sometimes called the “Mr. Big procedure.” An undercover po lice officer, Paul Emery (Steve Mouzakis), starts by chatting up Teague on a long bus ride. They become buds. Then Emery introduces Teague to another undercover cop, appropriately named Mark Frame (Joel Edgerton). They become buds too.
Frame and Emery introduce Teague to a whole bunch of other undercover cops who pretend to be a criminal organization
that would like Teague to work for them. Quite an elaborate ruse.
The main point of the ruse is to get Teague to out himself as the murderer of eight years past. The way the cops/mafi osos put it is: Hey Teague, we’ve got to be able to trust you. So, make sure you tell us everything. We don’t care what you’ve done. We just don’t want to be blindsided. Plus, we value honesty.
At first, Teague is cagey. He’s also a pretty quiet guy, and sometimes a pretty weird guy – prone to bursts of creepy, theatrical display – so it takes a while to get him set up. Despite his growing connections and budding friendships, with Frame in particular, Teague remains a mystery, a stranger to all.
“The Stranger” (now streaming on Netflix) is classified as a “thriller,” but don’t think of it as a thrill like going on a rollercoaster; think of it more like the thrill of reading Dostoevsky or Kafka.
The movie is slow, atmospheric, murky and sometimes confusing.
However, it is, in its own way, spell binding. One particularly fascinating feature of this film is that, up until the very end, you have no idea what’s going to happen, how it’s going to turn out (unless you read the book it’s based on). This isn’t because of any clues in the plot (filmmaker Thomas M. Wright prefers to keep the audience mostly in the dark), but just because of how the film is made.
It’s an impressive accomplishment in form. It’s the form – the setting, the lighting, the sounds, the way characters talk and so on – not the content of the film that drives the mystery of it. You think, “What’s going on!?” But this feels as much a question for the filmmaker as it does for the characters in the story.
And the question isn’t just one of confusion. Our sentiments are toyed with, pulled in opposite directions. Teague is unpolished with long hair, a big beard, a little dirty looking, a bit crass and not well spoken. And at times he can come off as eccentric, even creepy, like the kind of character who could have “done it.”
But then you think, “Are we just being set up? Is the film just revealing our bi ases?” Because you might think Teague
is also a sympathetic character – sweet, lonely, desiring friendship, loyal to the few friends he has (who, kinda sadly, turn out to be setting him up). And you might think that the cops, despite whatever good intentions they may have, are in the wrong. A lot of what they do sure looks like entrapment. These tensions carry on right up until the end.
Again, the accomplishment of “The Stranger” is how it tells a story, builds a drama, pushes your feelings this way and that, with cinematic technique rather than explicit narrative. This is what gets under the skin. Sometimes it’s the look of a guy, the sound of his voice, that time he freaked out in the car, that time he did a silly dance, that makes him known to you, makes you think what you think of him, or, in some cases, makes you won der what else is going on underneath the surface.
“The Stranger” is rated TV-MA.
Matt Duncan, a former Coastal View News editor, has taken physical but not emotional leave from Carpinteria to be a philosophy professor at Rhode Island College. In his free time from philosophizing, Duncan enjoys chasing his kids around, watching movies and updating his movie review blog, duncansreel deal.blogspot.com.
It’s an impressive accomplishment in form. It’s the form – the setting, the lighting, the sounds, the way characters talk, and so on – not the content of the film that drives the mystery of it.CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY Drawn in 1934, this map from The Carpinteria Chronicle shows Carpinteria in the 1880s.
They may be small, but a group of third and fourth graders from Carpinteria played some big-time flag football in Santa Barbara’s Friday Night Lights league, winning the division championship in dramatic fashion and bringing home the trophy in their first year together.
The Chargers squad went 4-4 in the regular season, but in both the semi-final and championship game on Nov. 4, the team came through with late-game heroics to claim the season title.
In the semi-final matchup, the Chargers
scored on a deep touchdown pass from their own side of the field on the last play of the game, setting up a gamewinning extra-point pass in the back of the end zone to send them into the finals.
Under the lights at San Marcos High School, the Chargers scored a touchdown in the last two minutes of the championship game and sealed the league title with a final defensive stop to run out the clock.
The championship run was led by
coaches Christopher Grewe, Bass Ham dy and Josh Peterson. Grewe said coach Peterson was a mix between “being the Bill Belichick mastermind on the field” and “the Tony Robbins of motivation and positive energy” for everybody else, leading the team with four core values: “Have fun. Work hard. Try your best. Never give up.”
“These were set for the kids at the beginning of the season. and they lived up to those values throughout the year,” Grewe said.
Coaches said their favorite part of the season was watching the kids light up with excitement when one of their teammates had an “unexpected hero” moment.
“We had one player score their first touchdown on a pick-six in the final regular season game and another player score their first on a catch and run the entire length of the field in the champion ship game,” Grewe said.
Several of the players have deep roots in both sports and in the Carpinteria community. Coach Peterson – whose son, Jack Maverick Peterson, is on the team – played Division 1 football at Marist College; Rachel Ransom is the daughter of Cate football coach and Athletic Director Wade Ransom; and the team’s youngest player Crush Trumble is the younger brother of Carpinteria High School quarterback Talon Trumble.
The coaches thanked the team’s finan cial sponsor – locally based construction finance automation company Briq – and Cate School, which allowed the team to practice on their fields each week.
Members of Carpinteria’s cross coun try team finished their season at the CIF prelims at Mt. San Antonio College on Nov. 12, with two Warriors setting new records in their final race of their high school careers.
The boys team qualified for the pre lims as a team; senior Belen Herrera was the sole member of the girls team to qualify as an individual. The boys com pleted the day 11th overall, and although no one advanced to the finals, seniors Herrera and Hugo Alvarado were able to close out with great performances.
“Seniors Belen Herrera and Hugo Al varado ran aggressive races and put it all out there today,” said Carpinteria coach Angel Silva. “They were not intimidated and ran up front from the get-go to se cure course personal records. I am very proud of all our kids and the girls and boys teams’ performances this season!”
Herrera’s time of 22:33 was the best time she had clocked at that course, and
Alvarado set his own personal best with a time of 18:10. This season also marked the first time a Carpinteria boys cross country team had qualified since the inception of the Citrus Coast League in 2017.
Carpinteria Athletic Director Pat Cooney extended a big “Warrior Cheer” for coaches Angel Silva, Leonardo Arroyo, Weldon Nomura, Bernardo Cardona and Noe Gomez for “providing such a positive education-based athletics program.”
Now that fall sports have come to an end, it’s time for winter sports at Carpinteria High School. This week, girls and boys soccer will get the action started, followed by girls water polo and both boys and girls basketball.
On Monday, veteran coaches Lucy Carleton and Freddy Martinez returned to the pitch for the girls soccer team’s first game of the season against Orcutt Academy at home at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium.
Orcutt got on the board first when a defensive breakdown led to an early goal in the first six minutes of the game, but Carpinteria would answer back just five min utes later off a free kick from Sophia Mora played by Ashley Verduzco, who finished with the goal.
Orcutt took the lead again when an errant pass to Carpinteria’s goalkeeper left the net wide open in the dying minutes of the first half.
The Warriors would tie the game midway through the second half off an equal izing goal from junior striker Isela Zamora, which would be the last score in a 2-2 tie.
“I was pleased with the overall performance of the team in this first match of the season,” said coach Martinez. “Some great performances from midfielders Sophia Mora and Ashley Verduzco give me confidence that given time we will be making a mark in league play.”
Carpinteria will play a rematch against Orcutt – this time in Orcutt – on Wednesday before heading to Rio Mesa for a Friday Night matchup.
New boys soccer coach Gerry Rodriguez will make his debut as head coach with a few scrimmages this week before the team’s season opener at Ventura on Nov. 30.
Also making a debut is first-year boys basketball coach Jackson Hall, who will open the season hosting Thacher and Foothill Tech at home this week.
On the girls side, longtime coach Henry Gonzalez will open the basketball season with a three-day tournament hosted at Santa Maria High School Nov. 17-19.
And finally, coach Jon Otsuki and the girls water polo team will open the year with a friendly crosstown scrimmage against Cate before the true season opener at home against Royal on Friday.
The Cate School girls and boys teams had outstanding days at the CIF prelims at Mt. San Antonio College, with both advancing to the Southern Section Finals on Nov. 19.
The girls finished second in their heat, while the boys team finished in first. Both made the cut for the top 16 qualifying teams, with the girls ranked fourth and boys ranked third heading into the finals.
The top seven teams at the finals qualify for the State Championships in Fresno on Nov. 26. At the prelims, five out of seven girls and six out of seven boys set new personal records at the course.
“It is so exciting to see their hard work paying off, they are peaking at the right time, and we are optimistic going into next weekend’s finals,” said Cate coach Tim Weir.
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Thursday, November 17
Carpinteria Girls Basketball at Santa Maria (Tournament), 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 18
Carpinteria Girls Basketball at Santa Maria (Tournament), 4:30 p.m.
Carpinteria Girls Water Polo vs Royal, 4:45 p.m.
Carpinteria Girls Soccer at Rio Mesa, 5 p.m.
*Carpinteria Boys Basketball vs Foothill Tech, 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 19
Carpinteria Girls Basketball at Santa Maria (Tournament), 8 a.m.
Carpinteria Seniors Inc. will host a Turkey Drive in the parking lot of Smart & Final on Friday to support the Santa Barbara Food Bank. Donations of turkeys, cash or checks will be accepted. 850 Linden Ave. Friday, Nov. 18 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts, & Vintage Show & Sale, formerly known as the CALM Antique show, will be at Earl Warren Showgrounds from Nov. 18 - 20, and will feature furniture, jewelry, paintings, silver, pottery, lighting and textiles. 3400 Calle Real. Friday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Local artist Ben O’Hara will hold an art opening and T-shirt release with Los Pa dres Outfitters at Sunburst Wine Bar Sat urday. 5080 Carpinteria Ave. Saturday, Nov. 19. 5 p.m.
The Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) has partnered with Carpinteria Community Library to host an interactive workshop on home energy efficiency on Saturday. 3C-REN will demonstrate the effective use of the kit available for checkout at the library, which contains tools, equipment, and a guide to use in evaluating water and heating. 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Saturday, Nov. 19. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. FREE
Author and journalist Dr. Joe Puglia will give a free lecture on the writing process at the Carpinteria Community Library on Saturday, in honor of NaNoWriMo (Nation al Novel Writing Month). 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Saturday, Nov. 19. 3 p.m. FREE
The Alcazar Theatre will have a screening of Edward Scissorhands (Rated: PG-13) on Saturday, with a Q&A from a screen writer for the film, Caroline Thompson. 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Nov. 19, 6:30–9 p.m. $10
The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival will hold a “Holiday Pop-Up” at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Cen ter Saturday, with more than 20 vendors selling homemade creations. 865 Linden Ave. Saturday, Nov. 19. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m
The Lions Club will hold a blood drive on Saturday at the Carpinteria Community Church at Parish Hall. Participants are encouraged to make advanced ap pointments, which may be scheduled at donors.vitalant.org. 1111 Vallecito Rd. Saturday, Nov. 19. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Local Mike Witt will perform live at Island Brewing Company Sunday. 5049 6th Street. Sunday, Nov. 20. 2 – 5 p.m
Fried Chicken &Waffles, with Hominy Grits Buttermilk battered chicken breast on grits with two waffles. Served with Vermont Maple Syrup.
Burger Organic ground bison burger with pepperjack cheese. Served with sweet potato fries. Lettuce, tomato, and pickles on side.
Fried Chicken Burger Buttermilk battered chicken breast on bun, with dill pickle chips, alfalfa
In honor of National Stem Day, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will offer a half day robotics workshop on Tuesday. 5315 Foothill Road. Tuesday, Nov. 22. 9 a.m. to noon. $30, plus a $35 membership fee.
Mah Jongg Madness Silver Sands Mo bile Home Park, 349 Ash Ave. Contact Roz at (805) 729-1310 for more details. Mondays, 1–4 p.m.
Carpinteria Writers’ Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – noon
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Com munity Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., carpinterialibrary.org. Wednesdays, 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Mind Games Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Good News Club Meeting Canalino Elementary School Library, 1480 Linden Ave. Permission slips available at cefsant abarbara.org/locations/. Wednesdays, 1–2:30 p.m.
Carpinteria Community Library chess club For school-aged players and beginners. carpinterialibrary.org. Carpin teria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Thursdays, 3 – 4 p.m.
Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon.
Fried Chicken &Waffles, with Hominy Grits
Buttermilk battered chicken breast on grits with two waffles. Served with Vermont Maple Syrup.
Organic ground bison burger with pepperjack cheese. Served with sweet potato fries. Lettuce, tomato, and pickles on side.
Buttermilk battered chicken breast on bun, with dill pickle chips, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, and house made special sauce. Served with onion rings, french fries, or sweet potato fries.
Gluten Free Avocado Sandwich
Avocado, alfalfa sprouts, cucumber, pepperjack cheese, red onions, on gluten free bread. Served with coleslaw or fruit.
Local spring mix, tossed with dried cranberries & figs, chopped green apple, buttermilk battered chicken breast. Served with honey mustard dressing.
Organic baby spinach, tossed with chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and goat cheese. Served with house made balsamic vinaigrette.
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