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Kazooing at Canalino School

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Bostrom’s Bosses: Kevin Till and Fundamental Health

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Throwback: Surfing Rincon 1939 - 1957

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Warriors host Jim Bashore annual Holiday Cage Classic

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Counting birds

From left, Peggy Lubchenco, Steve Gaines and Ken Weiss count birds on Frecker Farms during the 15th annual Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count. During this year’s Carpinteria Count — led by John Callender and coordinated by Tom Beland, Laurel Luby and Jenny Slaughter — 60 people spotted 170 different species of birds in a 24-hour period. CVN columnist Nancy Baron has the scoop on pages 14-15 of this week’s print.

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proper precautions.”

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in December due to bird flu cases reported in dairy cows in Southern California. Residents should avoid contact with– infected animals, wear personal protective equipment if working BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 3-BEDROOM MANUFACTURED HOME with infected animals, get the flu vaccine, only consume pasteurized dairy products A great opportunity for a qualified buyer! and avoid feeding pets raw poultry or raw milk.

A rare chance to enjoy this mountain view plus the benefits of home ownership. To report a possible case, reach out to the Santa Barbara County Public Health This mobilehome will be an excellent value for a buyer with some trade skills Department at (805) 681-5280 or dc@sbcphd.org.

COMPILED BY EVELYN SPENCE and some cash. Straight talk here: It’s a small home, it needs a new roof and other repairs (info available), it has “good bones” and it’s in a unique view spot in one of Carpinteria’s better parks. It’s priced with all this in mind, the purchase Santa is Barbara County Public Health saidthe lastspace weekrent that is two casesCarp’s of financeable with a 25% downDepartment payment, and under At the Carpinteria Woman’s Club upcoming Jan. 8, 7 p.m. the H5N1 bird flu were found in domesticated cats in two separate Santa Barbara rent control ordinance.

County households. Both animals, after testing positive for influenza A, passed away meeting, Ray and Jessica Kolbe will present on The Pollinator Habitat Project, a nonprofit organization that is working to after developing severe neurological illness.

As of last week, there are no known cases of bird flu transmission from cats to convert the Santa Monica Trail to a space that attracts bees, humans. Cats can contract bird flu by eating infected birds or other animals or by hummingbirds and butterflies.

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 2-BEDROOM H Ray, a retired software engineer, found himself “fascinatdrinking unpasteurized milk from infected cows.

“Currently, there is no evidence of local cat-to-cat, cat-to-human or human-to-hu- ed by pollinators” after his retirement, the club’s Marybeth man spread of H5 bird flu, and the risk general public continues to be low,” Carty told CVN. “In 2017, (he) approached the City of TYLISH OME INto theANCHO RANADA the county said in a press release.

“However, people who come into close BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED, INSIDE AND OUT! $573,000 contact Carpinteria about (a) plan to restore the native vegetation with wild birds and their feces, infected cats, infected poultry, or with infected dairy along the Santa Monica Trail,” Carty said in a press release cattle or their milk, have a higher level of risk of exposure. It is important to take sent out Monday.

COURTESY PHOTO Learn more about The Pollinator Habitat Project online at Ray Kolbe pollinatorhabitatproject.org. The Carpinteria Woman’s Club is located at 1059 Vallecito Road. Meeting attendees are welcome to bring a friend or a dish or bottle to share.

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Point in Time Count trainings: Jan. 14–17

Santa Barbara County is asking community members to volunteer for the annual Homeless Point In Time Count. During the Jan. 22, 5:30–9 a.m. count, volunteers will Middle of ad is count the number of homeless community members residing within the county; these 2.437 numbers help with funding requests and are used to plan local homeless assistance systems.

Single-Family Residential Land “The Point-in-Time Count results affect everything from homelessness services offered to how much funding is available.

It is important we haveResidential an accurate count, acreage from 2-bedroom cottages to and we cannot do that without the help of many volunteers. Homelessness is a land comand farm luxury estates munity-wide problem, and it requires a community-wide solution,” said Housing Program Specialist Senior Matthew Rector, who works within the Santa Barbara Manufactured Homes Multi-Family County Community Services Department. investment properties and including mobilehomes and All volunteers must attend a one-hour training session; those will be held between investment analysis park-model homes Jan. 14 and Jan. 17. To sign up to volunteer, visit countyofsb.pointintime.info.

The last day to sign up is Jan. 17.

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Santa Barbara author releases Mediterranean, French-inspired seasonal cookbook

BY JUN STARKEY

Santa Barbara resident Pascale Beale recently went on tour for her 11th book, “Flavor — Savouring the Seasons: Recipes from the Market Table,” which included a stop in Carpinteria at Santa Barbara Hives on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Beale’s book is the fourth in her Market Table series, which focuses on utilizing seasonal ingredients as a more sustainable way to cook. Her latest book brings readers through each season — summer, spring, winter and autumn — and its respective produce, crafting Mediterranean and French inspired recipes.

“Before the advent of mass transportation of food, people ate seasonally,” she told CVN. “If you can, I encourage everyone to do that.”

Beale said she has written one book every two years since 2008. She also wrote a column for Coastal View News for several years, titled “From Provence to the Pacific.”

Beale has lived in Santa Barbara for 27 years and has been teaching cooking classes for 25 years. She said many of the

recipes available in her books were developed for these classes, with many of her students by her side as she created them.

One of her students from over the years was Santa Barbara Hives owner Barnaby Draper, who Beale said she connected with after he took a class on how to make sourdough bread.

“Flavor — Savouring the Seasons: Recipes from the Market Table,” is an ingredient driven cookbook, Beale said, with mostly Mediterranean and some French influence. Beale is halfFrench, and she spent much of her life in the Mediterranean basin, she said, which deeply influenced her cooking style.

One of her French-twists on a recipe is her Ratatouille Shakshuka, which combines two uniquely distinct dishes — the French Ratatouille and the African/ Middle Eastern Shakshuka. This recipe is a big hit in Beale’s house, she said, especially with her college-aged son and his friends.

“Flavor — Savouring the Seasons: Recipes from the Market Table” is available for $35 on Beale’s website at pascaleskitchen.com.

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Author Pascale Beale, right, visited Santa Barbara Hives owner Barnaby Draper to promote her new book. Draper once took a class on how to make sourdough bread from Beale.

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2025 laws: smoking banned in Carpinteria multi-unit housing, cannabis cafes now permitted across state

BY EVELYN SPENCE

With 2024 now in the rearview mirror, here are a few laws coming to California in 2025.

In Carpinteria, amendments to the Carpinteria Municipal Code will kick in in June, banning smoking in multi-unit housing complexes. This ban applies to marijuana, tobacco and e-smoking devices; it does not apply to mobile home marks and medical marijuana use.

This effort was championed by Future Leaders of America, a youth group who spoke repeatedly at city council about the harm of secondhand and third-hand smoking, citing a disproportionate impact on Hispanic families.

Senate Bill 969 allows local California governments to approve entertainment zones, where restaurants and bars — not liquor stores — can sell alcohol outdoors.

Authorized by State Senator Scott Wiener, this bill is meant to promote and expand foot traffic to businesses that are still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown. Beverages must be in a nonglass or non-metal container.

“Getting people out in the streets to enjoy themselves is critical for communities across our state to bounce back from the pandemic,” Wiener said in a press release.

“This innovative approach, which has proved successful in states like Illinois and West Virginia, removes needless restrictions in state law to allow people to gather and celebrate our communities.

I’m thrilled to see the program’s massive success in San Francisco expand across the state,” Wiener added.

Assembly Bill 1775 allows licensed, Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes: commercial, adult-use cannabis spaces. that may sell prepacked, non-cannabis-infused, nonalcoholic food and beverages

if their local jurisdiction allows.

In a press release, bill author Assemblymember Matt Haney said the law will allow cannabis retailers to move away from the “limited” dispensary model by selling non-cannabis foods.

“Lots of people want to enjoy legal cannabis in the company of others,” said Haney, “And many people want to do that while sipping coffee, eating a sandwich, or listening to music. That is now finally legal in California and there’s no doubt that cannabis cafes will bring massive economic, cultural and creative opportunities and benefits to our state.

California is once again leading the way in supporting legal, safe cannabis businesses and culture.”

California employers can no longer require workers to attend meetings about unions or meetings discussing their religious or political views, under Senate Bill 399.

Several other employment laws also kicked in Jan. 1. A minimum wage increase from $16 an hour to $16.50 is now in effect, and under Assembly Bill 2123, employees can no longer be forced to use up to two weeks of their paid vacation time before they can take family leave.

Workers who are called to serve on a jury are now further supported; under Assembly Bill 2499, workers can now use their sick time when they are called in for jury duty. This law also introduces further protections for employees who are the victim of a crime or abuse and have to take time off.

Job postings can no longer require a valid driver’s license, under Senate Bill 1100, “unless the employer reasonably expects the duties of the position to require driving and the employer reasonably believes that satisfying that job function using an alternative form of

“Lots of people want to enjoy legal cannabis in the company of others. And many people want to do that while sipping coffee, eating a sandwich, or listening to music. That is now finally legal in California and there’s no doubt that cannabis cafes will bring massive economic, cultural and creative opportunities and benefits to our state.”

–– Assemblymember Matt Haney

transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the employer, as specified,” per the bill.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community now have additional protections in California. Assembly Bill 1955 prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents of a student’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression without the student’s consent. Under this bill, school staff also cannot be fired for refusing to notify parents.

Assembly Bill 413 now make it illegal to park a vehicle within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet of a crosswalk with a curb extension.

Under Senate Bill 611, California renters entering into new leases will no longer have to pay for the additional fees that come with submitting rent payments or security deposits by check. Landlords are also now prohibited to charge fees for notices like lease termination.

Landlords also must now take photos of a unit before a tenant moves in and after they leave, per Assembly Bill 2801, to

support any security deposit deductions.

Landlords must do this for any tenants who move out of a unit after April 1, 2025, and before any new renters move in on or after July 1, 2025.

AB2801 also narrows what landlords can keep from a security deposit; landlords can only keep an amount necessary to make reasonable replacements and return the place back to the condition it was prior to a tenancy.

Starting July 1, Assembly Bill 2863 requires that companies offering auto-renewal services allow customers to cancel their subscriptions using the same method they signed up with.

Effective March 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 375 requires food delivery services provide customers with the photo and first name of their driver.

Studios cannot use artificial intelligence to replicate an actor’s likeness or voice without their consent, under Assembly Bill 2602, while Assembly Bill 1836 prohibits using a deceased actor’s likeness or voice without their estate’s consent.

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Obituaries

Nanette Treloar Panizzon 11/04/1945 — 12/17/2024

Nanette “Nan” Treloar Panizzon was born in Santa Barbara to Mildred and Irving “Tud” Treloar of Carpinteria. She was a third-generation resident of Santa Barbara County. She grew up in the Serena Park neighborhood in a house built by her father and enjoyed a carefree childhood running through the surrounding orchards and fields.

Nan began her education at Aliso School where her grandmother was a teacher, and where she made lifelong friends. She was a 1963 graduate of Carpinteria High School. There she was an outstanding student, a homecoming princess, and a cheerleader. She attended UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) and graduated in 1967 with a degree in sociology.

Nan possessed a generous spirit and always supported those who were at a disadvantage. This directed her toward a position at the Santa Barbara Employment Development Department and then to the Affirmative Action Office at UCSB. She held the position at UCSB for over twenty years prior to her retirement.

In 1992, Nan married fellow Carpinteria native Martin “Marty” Panizzon.

She was a cherished and devoted wife to Marty, and together they explored the Fiji Islands, Europe, and many parts of the United States. Watching the 2017 Total Eclipse of the Sun from the top of a 10,000-foot mountain in Wyoming

was a magical moment Nan and Marty always treasured. Nan was a creative and excellent cook who frequently occupied the bright kitchen of their home on 8th Street preparing meals without the aid of a recipe.

Nan had a sharp intellect and a natural curiosity about the world, which made her a thoughtful conversationalist. She loved engaging with others, understanding different perspectives, and keeping discussions lively and thought-provoking. Nan had a sense of curiosity and adventure, coupled with a deep appreciation for beauty in various forms. She found joy in nature, literature, classical music, art, windy days, hiking in the Carpinteria foothills, and swimming in the ocean. She also loved a good meal, relishing each bite and taking her time at the table to engage in discussions about books, politics, and cherished family memories.

Nan’s family and friends were always greeted by her warm smile and her gentle nature. She was a unique and caring person, leaving a legacy of love and inspiration. We remember her forever with deepest affection, knowing that much of the joy in our lives has been illuminated by her presence.

Nan is survived by her husband of 32 years, sister Nola Treloar Nicklin, niece Aimee (Ruben) Reyes, great-nieces Madison and Adria Reyes, stepson Giovanni (Dawoon) Panizzon, and many beloved cousins. She is also survived by brother-in-law Louis (Susie) Panizzon, niece Christie (Pat) Cooney, great-nieces Kate, Charlotte, and Caroline Cooney, nephew Matthew (Diana) Panizzon, and grand-nephews Christian and Nicholas Panizzon.

A celebration of Nan’s life will be held on Jan. 11 at noon at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club (1059 Vallecito Road, Carpinteria, California, 93013). In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Carpinteria High School Boosters Club (P.O. Box 444, Carpinteria, California, 93014) or the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society (956 Maple Street, Carpinteria, California, 93013).

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David Wayne Magnusson 11/20/1952 — 12/13/2024

David Wayne Magnusson, 72, passed away peacefully on Dec. 13, 2024, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was diagnosed with the disease when he was almost 50 and patiently endured it for 22 years.

David was born on Nov. 20, 1952, in Huntington Park, California, to George Elbert and Marian Andrew Magnusson.

He was the oldest of four children and was raised in the South Bay area of Southern California where he attended West Torrance High School (class of 1970). He went to Ricks College for a year and a half and then served as a missionary in Chile from 1972–1974 for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His fluency in Spanish would serve him well in future work and church assignments.

David graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in history in 1976 and a Juris Doctor degree in 1979. While he was a student at BYU, his parents devised a matchmaking plan to have a fruitcake delivered to him by Aliece Harms. She was returning home to Orem after completing a mission in Los Angeles where she had served in David’s home ward (Redondo Beach 2nd Ward) when his dad was the bishop. They married in the Provo Utah Temple on June 25, 1976. He considered marrying Aliece to be the greatest accomplishment of his life.

They had five children: Matthew, Julina (Enrique Fernandez), Andrew (Michelle Lloyd), Jennifer (Zane Judkins), and Angela (Nickolas Guy). David was a kind and gentle husband and father.

They raised their family in Carpinteria, California while David practiced real estate law at Haws, Record, Williford & Magnusson, an all-LDS firm established

by E. Jerald (Jerry) Haws. David took pride in being one of “Jerry’s boys,”

known in the Santa Barbara and Ventura court systems for their integrity and competency. He thoroughly enjoyed friendships with all of his law partners who shared his values of making time for family and church service.

David could often be found reading in a chair, preparing a church talk or lesson in his den, or building something in the garage. He enjoyed planning memorable family vacations and helping his children make school projects. He was a scriptorian and had filing cabinets full of numbered church articles and talks that he’d collected over the years. He loved modern day prophets and apostles and had a special affection for Joseph Smith.

He had an extensive library of books and collection of Ensign magazines from which he could easily recall articles and details of Church history. He also loved American history, military history and airplanes.

David took great joy in serving in many church assignments including as the Carpinteria Ward bishop and the Santa Barbara stake president. He loved teaching and was a thoughtful, wise, and inspired leader. He was noted for his care in ministering to people individually. His talks and lessons were often filled with history heroes or supplemented with his own poems, handouts and dioramas. He was pleasant and often had a twinkle in his eye with a ready quip on his tongue.

He loved to share any knowledge or talents he had and gifted many homemade ‘Eastivities,’ PVC-pipe marshmallow guns and bolos games. He thoroughly enjoyed socializing and was eager to find connections with people. It seemed to his children that he knew everyone and everything!

David loved his family, extended family and in-laws, showing an interest in their lives and seeking to keep them connected with frequent visits and newsletters. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, children, grandchildren Ephraim, Seth, Hyrum, Neve and James, and siblings Scott (Kathleen), Karen (Stan) and Eric (Caralee). He is loved by so many.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 225 E. 200 N., Orem, Utah. Friends are invited to attend a viewing and to visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. A live stream will be available at walkersanderson.com beginning at 11 a.m. The interment will be held immediately after at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 N. 800 E., Orem, Utah.

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LETTERS “This colony is loved and viewed by thousands every year from an overlook on the bluffs top. Hundreds of those people, from town and afar, have signed a petition to close the 1,500 feet of beach the harbor seals require.”

Hope Evelyn (Manning) Christensen 08/26/1938 — 12/19/2024

Hope Christensen, 86, from Carpinteria, California, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19, 2024, surrounded by family.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Damron (Mike) and Kim Duncan (Mike); her sister, Mary Jane Moist; grandchildren Brittany Ward (Johnny), Tyler McCollum, and Kara Lopez (Tyrus); great-grandchildren Clayton, Barrett and Maverick Ward, and Carson McCollum; as well as multiple nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Donald A. Christensen, and her brother, Frank M. Manning.

Hope was born in Santa Barbara, California. She and Don lived in Carpinteria, where they raised their family. She worked at Carpinteria High School for 25 years and relocated to Montrose, Colorado in 1995. She was involved in the New Comers Club and joined the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed water aerobics, knitting, family, and especially her grandchildren.

Hope’s smile and generous heart will be deeply missed.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Carpinteria Cemetery in California, on a date to be announced.

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Richard Easton Densmore 09/12/1945 — 12/16/2024

Richard Easton Densmore of Carpinteria passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Dec. 16 at the age of 79. He was born on Sept. 12, 1945, in Tacoma, Washington where he grew up on American Lake with his parents, Jane and Edgar Densmore, sister Suzie and brother Eddie.

Rich was active in his Junior High Youth group, where he met the love of his life, Pamela Darling. They began dating and remained connected while Rich served in the Navy from 1967 to 1972 as an electronics technician radar seaman. He was decorated with a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (3 stars), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal of Device, and a Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon. When Rich was discharged from service, Pam proposed to Rich with the words, “Don’t you think it’s time?” which led to an elopement in August 1972.

In 1974, Pam and Rich relocated to Santa Barbara, where they began their family. Four years later, in 1978, they moved to Carpinteria. Rich initially worked for his brother-in-law, Tony, at A & G Import Auto in Goleta. He then transitioned to a role as an electromechanical assembler at Pneu Devices Inc. Eventually, he contributed to the founding of Pacific Design Technologies, where he played a key role in developing cooling systems for major aerospace projects, including the Mars Rover. Over his 40+ year career, Rich formed many lifelong friendships.

He was actively involved in Carpinteria Community Church, where he has been a member since Pam was hired as a preschool teacher at Kinderkirk in 1978.

Rich took great joy in attending his children’s sporting events and later became his grandchildren’s biggest supporter during their activities. He cherished hosting BBQs for family and friends and enjoyed sharing beers with his loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jane and Edgar Densmore, and his brother-in-law Tony Richardson.

He is survived by his wife Pam Densmore, sister Sue Richardson, brother Ed (Connie), daughter Andrea Edmondson (Lance), sons Jeff (Lindsey) and Matt (Christina), grandchildren Corina, Aubrey, Olivia, Ava, Lyla, Easton and Monroe, nephews Mike (Bridget) and Scott (Tara) Richardson and Mike Densmore, and niece Krista Gordon (Ryan).

The family would like to thank our friends and family for their support and prayers, as well as Rich’s doctors, nurses, and caregivers for the care and compassion they showed him during his courageous battle with cancer.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at Carpinteria Community Church at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2025, with a reception to follow.

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ARB meeting clarifications

At the Dec. 12 meeting, the Architectural Review Board (ARB) gave preliminary approval to the Surfliner Inn. Having attended and making a public comment, I believe there needs to be some clarification as to what was approved for this proposal. The staff report had lots of good background information on a hotel, a new parking lot and downtown parking demand/supply studies. What jumps out is that there are two separate projects wrapped up in the Surfliner Inn proposal: The Surfliner Inn on Parking Lot #3 where the developer’s architects had a chance to present the project to the ARB. Focusing on the standard of review criteria: compatible with the neighborhood/ site design/ aesthetics, architectural, lighting/signage and landscaping. This is what the ARB preliminary review approved.

The other project is a proposal by the city to build a new parking lot (#4) across the tracks in the Beach Neighborhood.

This proposed new parking lot is the responsibility of the city to select the location and the design/layout of the parking spaces. The Surfliner developers are the city contractors to build and fund the parking lot. Should city staff (Public Works Director) be present or the Surfliner developers can talk for their client ‘being the city’?

With all the public comments, the ARB chair reminded the public speakers to not comment on the new parking lot. That seems to confirm that from the chair’s view the ARB was approving only the Surfliner Inn, not the new parking lot.

Additionally, during the time of the meeting for ARB deliberation, Principal Planner Brian Banks presented a presentation slide that highlighted the concerns/issues that would focus the ARB discussions. Did not include the new parking lot or traffic flow/congestion.

Alan and Carol Koch Carpinteria

Wake up to seal rookery’s needs

Carpinteria has enjoyed a festive holiday season with our annual Holiday Spirit Parade, the “Miracle on 34th Street,” and televisions everywhere playing Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol.” It is a wake-up call to the cheer generosity brings, and we in Carpinteria are charitable by nature.

On Christmas Day there were 51 seals in their rookery home. A few turkey vultures gathered, feeding on their meal, next to the sign of afterbirth — a tiny pup had been born and had not survived. This is sad to see in a declining colony.

This beach is a harbor seal rookery — one of the select few locations where harbor seals are born. All other potential beach habitat has either been developed or crowded by people, and the harbor

seal is reclusive. Biology requires them to be on land, but their anatomy hinders their escape from land predators.

This colony is loved and viewed by thousands every year from an overlook on the bluffs top. Hundreds of those people, from town and afar, have signed a petition to close the 1,500 feet of beach the harbor seals require. This is a temporary trial to see if our declining population can stabilize.

Some in town are like Scrooge in response to solicitors. When told many of the seals are too weak to go in search of another home or would rather die, they say “Let them die then, and decrease the surplus population.”

While our memories of love and charity still burn bright, please wake up to the seals’ needs.

Susan Mailheau Carpinteria

America is a country of immigrants

Mr. Johnson shared his extensive agriculture knowledge, and agriculture experiences, allowing each one of us to find our individual passion for agriculture.

Mrs. Blakeslee showed us the romance and passion in the English language.

Through osmosis, we absorbed Mrs. Simko‘s passion for Spanish.

Mr. Calderwood patiently and successfully taught us driver’s education.

He made the worst drivers amongst us feel confident, successful and good about himself, or herself.

Mr. McKown taught us the power of the English language. He taught speaking, reading and writing English at night to Dutch and Mexican immigrants, who formed a special bond with each other, because of their common goal of becoming U.S. citizens. During the day he taught us that the norm of our society is set by the majority of individuals, not the minority.

There will always be room at the inn for immigrants, since we are a nation of immigrants. There is zero tolerance, however, for allowing rapists, terrorists and criminals into our country.

Law-abiding Americans deserve better, are entitled to better and are owed better. Anything less is insulting to our culture, degrades our quality of life and destroys our norm.

Case Van Wingerden Carpinteria

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THE LAY OF THE LAND M I K E WO N D O LOW S K I This column is not about a small beach town.

This column is not about the series of proposals for various ways to build on the Carpinteria Bluffs. It is not about the oil refinery proposed there in the 1960s or the 1990 proposal that included a 150-room hotel, 287 condos, and 25,000 square feet of retail stores. It is not about the 175-foot-tall oil drilling tower operating day and night between City Hall and the beach proposed in 2010. And it is not about the hundreds and hundreds of hours of public meetings over the years about these proposals and the thousands and thousands of pages of description, analysis and public comments on the proposals.

This column is not about Salt Marsh Nature Preserve or the 1967 proposal for a 334-acre marina development there which included 531 residential lots with private docks, more docks for an additional 1,000 boats, and an island complete with a yacht club.

This column is not about families who visit Carpinteria every year. It is not about children spending time here each summer camping at the State Beach, developing a lifelong love of the beach and ocean, and then continuing their family tradition by bringing their own children here to camp each summer. It is not about tourists coming and going throughout the year while local residents quietly smile and say to themselves: “We get to live here!”

This column is not about a weekly local newspaper that continues to be the most important source of local news and information for the community even in this digital age. It is not about the articles in that paper about City Council meetings, the city’s budget decisions, or upcoming City Planning Commission meetings about new proposals.

This column is not about a meeting at City Hall with an overflow crowd all waiting their turn to comment on a pro-

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Residents turn out in force for key decisions affecting Carpinteria’s future. Pictured: during a July 2021 Carpinteria City Council meeting, community members — like Will Carleton at the podium — give their feedback on the Surfliner Inn project proposed for the city-owned lot at 499 Linden Ave.

So, what is this column about?

It is about people. posed development.

This column is not about the annual Christmas lights trolley tour. It is not about the annual Holiday Spirit Parade where half the town is in the parade and the other half is watching and cheering for every entry. It is not about the town enjoying a parade so much that another one is held six months later for Independence Day. This column is not about the activities of our local service organizations. It is not about how our local youth benefit from the activities of Girls, Inc., the Boys and Girls Club, Future Leaders of America, and others. It is not about how our seniors are served by HELP of Carpinteria. It is not about all the ways the community benefits from the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, the Carpinteria Valley

Museum of History, and other organizations. It is not about the unique small local businesses that are a part of the character of our town.

This column is not about the magic of seeing a newborn harbor seal pup nursing from its mother in Carpinteria’s Harbor Seal Sanctuary. It is not about walking on the beach or surfing or building sandcastles or lying in the sun. And it is not about the magic of ending a day by watching a colorful sunset from the beach.

So, what is this column about? It is about people.

People who recognize that something is special about this place, and it is worth protecting. People who banded together to ensure the Carpinteria Bluffs and the Carpinteria Salt Marsh would be preserved.

People — staff, volunteers and supporters — who make up our local non-profit organizations that serve our community.

People who support a local newspaper and people who help inform their friends and neighbors about important issues, upcoming meetings, organizations and events (especially parades!).

People who play at the beach, then maybe walk down Linden Avenue enjoying ice cream cones on their way to watch the sunset.

People who greet each other with a smile and warm greeting — even those they don’t know.

This column is about the people who work to preserve the essential character of our small beach town.

One more thing that this column is about: It is about being inspired by the wonderful children’s book “This Story Is Not About a Kitten” by Randall de Sève from 2022 – another story about a community coming together for a common goal.

Mike Wondolowski is president of the Carpinteria Valley Association (facebook. com/carpinteriavalleyassociation), a local organization dedicated to maintaining the small beach town nature of our community.

In over 35 years of involvement in planning issues, he has witnessed visionary successes, as well as decisions that were later widely regretted. When not stuck indoors, he can often be found enjoying Carpinteria’s treasures including kayaking and snorkeling along the coast, running or hiking on the bluffs or the Franklin Trail, or “vacationing” as a tent camper at the State Beach.

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AgeWell Senior Program: Holistic Movement Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–1:45 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279 AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279 Clases de Computación Intermedia Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Mondays, 6–7 p.m.

Focuses: Google Chrome, Google Docs, Google Sheets. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Thursday, Jan. 2

AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Meet Up Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279 One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Reserve a 30-minute appointment. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m.

Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536 Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons Club for Tweens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Every Thursday. Full. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 Live Music: Dylan Cunningham Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Tuesday, Jan. 7

AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279 AgeWell Senior Program: Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) Veterans Hall Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30 a.m. – noon. Available exclusively in Spanish. aagewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279 AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m.

– noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279 Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – noon. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789 Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. (202) 997-0429 Seal Talk Carp Kitchen patio, 4945A Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:45 a.m. RSVP to Susan Mailheau, susan.mailheau@ gmail.com.

Chair Yoga The Gym Next Door, 4915 Carpinteria Ave., Suite A. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – noon. $15. (805) 684-2595 Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279 Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805)

Saturday, Jan. 4

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Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue.

10 a.m. – noon. Free. (805) 886-4382

Sunday, Jan. 5

Live Music: Open Mic Night with Brandon Kinalele Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars. com, (805) 684-1400 AMI • MEAT BALL • TORPEDO N PARMA Monday, • EGGPLANT PARMA Jan. 6 OR BEEF OR PASTRAMIStory Time Carpinteria Preschool OUR HOMEMADE TIRAMISU Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria 8288 Ave. FREE10–11 DELIVERY a.m. Geared toward ages R OF CARPINTERIA & LINDEN two to five. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 AgeWell Senior Program: Music Mondays Sing Along Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279 Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310

684-4314 Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 Live Music: Karaoke with K.J. Tati Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400 Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly. Cost: $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Wednesday, Jan. 8

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279 Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 Science for Teens 11–13 Years Old Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

Knitting Group Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382 AgeWell Senior Program: Compassion Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:15 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279 AgeWell Senior Program: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279 Adult Advanced-Beginner Spanish Classes Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 3:30–5 p.m. $8 per class. carpinteriawomansclub.com Live Music: Vinny Berry Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

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

Reduce watering for winter weather.

Easy ways to save water during cool and wet winter weather: • Track water use with EyeOnWater® at https://eyeonwater.com/ • Reduce watering days and times.

• Turn irrigation controller off when it rains.

• Check the soil moisture at plant root zone before watering again.

Visit CVWD.net for water efficiency regulations and available rebates.

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Meet, Greet & Move Your Feet Music Mondays Sing Along Walking Club 9:00am @ CCL 10:30am-11:30am @ VH 7 Meet, GreetMind 8 & Move Feet Body Your Balance Exercise Free Along Lunch Program VH 12:15pm Music Mondays Sing 11:00am-12:00pm @ VH Holistic Movement Walking Club 9:00am @ CCL 10:30am-11:30am @ VH Free Lunch Program VH @12:15pm 1:00pm-1:45pm @ VH Mtg Rm Mind Body Balance Exercise Free Lunch Program VH 12:15pm Bridge Group Mind Games @ VH Holistic Movement 1:00pm - 4:00pm @ VH Mtg Rm 2:00pm-3:00pm @ VH Mtg Rm 11:00am-12:00pm

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Bridge Group 13 14 Mind Games Line Dancing Meet, Greet & Move Your Feet @ VH Mtg Rm 2:00pm-3:00pm @ VH Mtg Rm 10:30am-11:30am @ VH1:00pm - 4:00pm Walking Club 9:00am @ CCL

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Mindfulness Meditation Estate Planning 3:00pm-4:00pm @VH 1:00pm - 2:30pm @ VH MtgMtg Rm Rm

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VH @ 12:15pm Vision Board Workshop Creative Studies 17 18 Free Play Veterans Morning Meet Up @ VH Mtg Pickleball 1:00pm-2:30pm @ VH Mtg RM 1:00pm - 2:30pm Rm Free Lunch Program VH 12:15pm

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8:00am-10:00am @ Girls Inc. 8:30am-10:00am @ VH Mtg Rm Zumba Gold 11:00am-12:00pm @ VH Free Lunch Program Free Lunch Program VH 12:15pm VH @ 12:15pm 16 17 Food Bank Senior Food Distribution Creative Studies Pickleball Free Play Veterans Morning Meet Up 1:00pm-2:30pm @ VH Mtg Rm 1:00pm-2:00pm @ VH Courtyard

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4810@ Foothill 8:00am-10:00am Girls Rd. Inc. 8:30am-10:00am @ VH Mtg RmVH @ 12:15pm High School staff parking lot Vision Board Workshop Creative Studies Free Lunch Program Chair Yoga 11:00am-12:00pm @ VH 11:00am - 1:00pm 1:00pm-2:30pm @ VH Mtg RM 1:00pm - 2:30pm @ VH Mtg Rm

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8:00am-10:00am @ Girls Inc. Dispelling the Myths of Aging Free Lunch Program VH 12:15pm 1:00pmCompassion - 2:30pm @ VH Mtg Rm Club

Walking Club 9:00am @ CCL Exercise 10:30am-11:30am @ VHMind Body Balance Mind Body@Balance Exercise Free Lunch Program VH 12:15pm 11:00am-12:00pm VH 11:00am-12:00pm @ VH Holistic Movement Free Lunch Program VH @12:15pm Free Lunch Program VH @12:15pm 1:00pm-1:45pm VH Mtg Rm Bridge Group Bridge Group Mind Games 1:00pm - 4:00pm @ VH mtg room 1:00pm - 4:00pm @ VH mtg room 2:00pm-3:00pm @ VH Mtg

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Dispelling the Myths of Aging Pickleball Free Play 1:00pm - 2:30pm @ VH 8:00am-10:00am @ Mtg GirlsRm Inc.

Mindfulness Meditation 3-4 @VH Mtg Rm

Free Lunch Program @12:15pm WalkingVH Club 9:00am @ CCL Bridge Group Mind Body Balance Exercise 11:00am-12:00pm @ VH 1:00pm - 4:00pm @ VH mtg room

Free Lunch Program VH @12:15pm Bridge Group 1:00pm - 4:00pm @ VH mtg room

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8:30am-10:00am @ VH Mtg Rm 8:30am-10:00am @ VH Mtg Rm Free Lunch Program Free Lunch Program VH @ 12:15pm

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Free Lunch ProgramFree Lunch Program VeteransVeterans Morning Meet Up Morning Meet Up VH @ 12:15pm VH @ 12:15pm

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Free Lunch Program 8:30am-10:00am @ VH Mtg Rm 8:00am-10:00am @ Girls Inc. Lunch Program Zumba Gold Free 11:00am-12:00pm @ VH VH 12:15pm Free Lunch Program VH @ 12:15pm Free Lunch Program VHNutrition 12:15pm SBCC Class VH @ 12:15pm Creative Studies Food Bank Senior Food Distribution Creative Studies 3:15pm-5:00pm @ VH Mtg Rm 1:00pm-2:30pm @ VH Mtg Rm 1:00pm-2:00pm @ VH Courtyard 1:00pm-2:30pm @ VH Mtg Rm

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Deputies responded to the above location for a reported intoxicated male in the backyard area of the residence. Upon arrival, deputies contacted two people.

Deputies learned there was a served criminal protective order with one subject as the restraint party. After speaking with both subjects, the deputy determined the subject was in violation of California Penal Code 166(c)(1).

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Whether you’re packing lunch for work, school or home, making intentional choices while shopping can simplify the process of creating balanced, delicious meals. With a few simple strategies and some lunch-focused tips, you can take the stress out of lunch prep and set yourself up for success.

You’ve probably heard you shouldn’t go grocery shopping while hungry, to save yourself from buying whatever looks good. I stand by this advice, but there are many more tips to help yourself be healthier, whether you do them all or just one or two.

Plan ahead

Smart lunches begin with a plan. Start by mapping out a week’s worth of lunches for yourself or your family. Think about easy-to-assemble options like salads, wraps, grain bowls or even creative ways to use leftovers.

Once your meals are planned, create a shopping list of the ingredients you’ll need — and stick to it. This not only saves you time and money, but also helps you avoid impulse buys that don’t align with your health goals. Don’t forget to plan for snacks, too, such as veggie sticks, fruit or yogurt.

To streamline mornings, prep as much as possible the night before. Pack lunches while cleaning up from dinner.

Shop the perimeter first

Grocery stores are typically organized with fresh, whole foods along the perimeter. Think about where you shop and you’ll realize this is where you’ll find fruits and vegetables, lean meats, dairy and eggs.

Pre-washed salad greens, cucumbers, mini bell peppers and cherry tomatoes make great bases for salads. Look for versatile proteins such as deli meats (low sodium is best), rotisserie chicken or canned tuna. Vegetarian? Opt for hummus, egg or low-fat cheese like mozzarella.

Once you move into the inner aisles, focus on lunchbox staples like whole-grain bread, wraps, nut butter or canned beans.

Steer clear of highly processed snacks and sugary drinks.

Master reading labels

Choosing the right products is easier when you know how to read labels.

Look beyond marketing buzzwords like “natural” or “low-fat” and recognize that a green label has been shown to make people think the product is more natural.

Instead, focus on the ingredient list and key nutrients. Aim for items with short ingredient lists and avoid added sugars or high sodium. For example, when buying bread or wraps, check for fiber content and steer clear of brands with high-fructose corn syrup.

When selecting snacks, aim for options with simple, recognizable ingredients.

For example, yogurt should be free of artificial sweeteners, and granola bars should

Whether you’re packing lunch for work, school or home, making intentional choices while shopping can simplify the process of creating balanced, delicious meals.

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Be wary of ultra-processed foods labeled as “diet-friendly” or “natural.” Instead, focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods that align with your health goals and choose water, herbal teas, or fizzy waters to accompany your meal. contain whole grains and minimal added sugar. Remember also, that food ingredients are listed in descending order of the amounts used. So if sugar is listed first or second, the product is mostly sugar.

Stock up on lunchbox staples

Keeping a stash of versatile ingredients makes packing lunches easier. For proteins, consider pre-cooked chicken, hard-boiled eggs or plant-based options like hummus or edamame. For quick salads or bowls, stock canned tuna, chickpeas, and pre-cooked grains like quinoa or brown rice. Pre-packaged items like mini guacamole cups, single-serve nut butters or pre-cut fruit can be lifesavers on busy mornings.

Frozen foods can also be a healthy lunch solution. Stock up on frozen veggies like broccoli, corn or riced cauliflower to quickly heat and add to grain bowls or wraps. These options are budget-friendly, last longer and can save time.

Prioritize fresh produce

If you see produce that is generally out of season, look on the bag or package for the country of origin to help you decide if it’s worth it. Produce that has traveled a long way to reach you will generally be less flavorful and texture may be off due to extended cold storage.

After your shopping trip, prep your veggies to make them easier to use during the week — wash, chop, and store them in clear containers so they’re ready to grab for snacks or quick meals. And don’t be afraid to experiment. Try one new fruit or vegetable each week to expand your variety.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are a must for healthy lunches. Pick seasonal fruits and veggies: they’re cheaper, taste better, and can be easy to prep and eat, like grapes, baby carrots, bell peppers or apple slices. To save time, wash and chop your produce right after shopping and store them in clear containers for easy access.

If you’re packing for kids, try making fruits and veggies more appealing by cutting them into fun shapes or pairing them with dips like hummus or yogurt.

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For kids, colorful containers can make snacks like mini carrots, apple slices or sliced cucumbers more appealing.

Budget-friendly healthy shopping

Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank. Shop sales and look for store brands to save on staples like whole grains and frozen vegetables. Buy in bulk for items like nuts and seeds and consider meal prepping in batches to reduce waste.

Pre-cooked or canned proteins like beans, lentils or tuna are affordable and versatile lunch options that won’t break the bank.

When you’re shopping for lunches, focus on items that are simple, wholesome, and easy to assemble. Skip the soda aisle and stick with water or unsweetened drinks. Be wary of ultra-processed foods labeled as “diet-friendly” or “natural.”

Instead, focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods that align with your health goals and choose water, herbal teas or fizzy waters to accompany your meal.

If the idea of packing healthy lunches feels overwhelming, you’re not alone.

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Leah Harding is a nutrition coach and personal trainer dedicated to helping clients understand how food fuels their lives and supports their wellness goals. With a focus on data-driven, personalized nutrition strategies, Leah empowers her clients to make informed choices that enhance their health and well-being. She previously owned CrossFit Carpinteria/Foxwing Fitness until 2018. For inquiries or suggestions for future wellness articles, contact Leah at leah@foxwingfitness.com.

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Singing along with Carpinteria’s littles PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

At Kinderkirk and Canalino Elementary School, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten kids put their singing talents on full display for the schools’ annual holiday shows.

Maestra Melody Aguila leads her dual language immersion kindergarten class.

At back, Goldie Barry, Chloe Crocker, Dallas Towers and Xavier Estrada in the Kinderkirk nativity scene; at front is Winona Alexander as baby Jesus.

Mrs. White’s transitional kindergarten class, including from left, Brynn Dwyer, Ellie Warner, Emma Collins, Axel Wheatley and Enzo Cruz, sing “White Christmas.”

Finn Taylor decorates her gingerbread house after the performance.

Transitional kindergarten teacher Angela White played the guitar for each song.

Members of Mrs. Edmundson’s kindergarten class, from left, Andrew Gindis, Matthew Rodriquez, Sebastian Ortiz and Graham Henry sing the “Twelve Days of Christmas” carol.

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CVN: What does the term ‘functional health’ mean to you?

Kevin Till: The term “functional health” represents our commitment to helping people develop and maintain their health through practical, purposeful fitness that enhances their ability to perform daily activities and live fuller lives. Rather than focusing solely on aesthetic goals, functional health emphasizes building strength and capabilities that translate into real-world benefits.

Please describe the objective of your app. What are some specific aspects of health that people will track?

Our app’s objective is to help people live long, healthy lives by building and sustaining effective health habits while measuring their progress through functional assessments. Users track their daily habits and can measure their functional health improvements through various performance metrics. The app serves as both a habit-building platform and a progress tracking tool.

Based on your experience and research, what do you think are the top three elements of living a healthy lifestyle?

Daily focus on consistent, healthy habits that compound over time.

Mind wellness through deliberate actions, mindful consumptions and beneficial environmental exposures.

Body fitness through purposeful movement, nutritious intake and positive physical exposures.

What type of devices do people need in order to utilize your app? How can it be downloaded?

To use our app, people simply need a smartphone. The app can be downloaded from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Visit functionalhealthapp. com/get-the-app.

Who (or what) inspires your health-conscious lifestyle?

My health-conscious lifestyle has been inspired by a personal desire to live long

Kevin Till weighs in on his app, inspiration and healthy living. and well and also by several remarkable individuals in the functional fitness community. Particularly influential have been Teresa Till, who introduced me to functional fitness bootcamp classes; Dr. Erin Foster, owner of CrossFit Santa Barbara; Emlynn Hewitt, owner of Empower Fitness; and Dr. Omar Flores, owner of Carp Physio. Their expertise and dedication have significantly shaped both my personal journey and the development of this app.

Additionally, we’ve been influenced by thought leaders in the functional fitness space, including Ben Bergeron and Patrick Cummings of Chasing Excellence, EC Synkowski’s The Consistency Project, and Pat Sherwood and Adrian Bozman’s Varied Not Random podcast.

Ingrid Bostrom is a photographer, drawn to open space and stories told in each new face.

Send ideas of impactful Carpinterian bosses to ingrid@ingridbostromphotography.com.

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DAVE PEREKSTRA

Dave Pereksta went looking for a greater pewee and instead found this adult male summer tanager – a visitor from points south.

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IN THE NATUREHOOD NANCY BARON

JOHN CALLENDER

Bonaparte’s gulls are small dainty birds with buoyant flight that pick food off the surface of the ocean. They show up in winter.

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JOHN CALLENDER

The “incomparably beautiful” painted bunting made a surprise return to the Carpinteria Sanitary District.

Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count: celebrating our feathered neighbors

NANCY BARON

From left, Peggy Lubchenco, Steve Gaines and Ken Weiss count birds on Frecker Farms.

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The 15th annual Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count set a record as 60 people fanned out across the region to spot 170 different species of birds in a 24-hour period on Dec. 14.

In addition to a day of fun and camaraderie, the Audubon Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) which occur across North America, provide a long-term census of bird occurrence and abundance. CBCs have been ongoing since 1900. They can be held on any day from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5.

Each is performed in a “count circle” with a diameter of 15 miles designated on a map. Those boundaries allowed Carpinteria birders to venture offshore

JOHN CALLENDER

John Callender spotted these female hooded mergansers, affectionately known as hoodies, on the tiny water body

by Kim’s Market on Via Real.

in boats to look for seabirds and into the Los Padres National Forest to look for birds that prefer inland habitats at higher elevations. Small parties follow assigned routes counting every bird they see.

Carpinteria birders submitted 120 eBird checklists that covered various city neighborhoods and all the local birding hotspots — which often include various bodies of water that attract our feathered neighbors.

The Carpinteria count was, again, led by John Callender and coordinated

by Tom Beland, Laurel Luby and Jenny Slaughter. Slaughter’s team ventured up to Jameson Lake in the mountains where they spent the night in preparation for the big day, which starts at midnight.

At 1:30 a.m., my husband and I stepped outside to listen for owls. A pair of great horned owls were dueting back and forth. Tick!

We had hoped to hear the shrieks and clicks of barn owls. No luck.

Soon after, reports started pouring in from folks in the field. Callender, an IT specialist and dedicated birder, had designed a master spreadsheet to compile sightings and locations which his wife Linda oversaw. While most people had assigned areas, Callender visited multiple sites in a day-long hunt for the most elusive species.

Greater yellowlegs

LYNN SCARLETT

“This is the highlight of the year for me,” said Callender. “I feel grateful to have people come out and join in the count. Even an avid birder like me can’t find all the birds, but you put 60 people out in the field for a day and you turn up all sorts of things.”

With the super high tide in the morning at the Carp Salt Marsh, counters were treated to waterfowl floating into the marsh, but shorebirds were few because the area was underwater. Later in the day as the tide fell, the water flowed out, carrying nutrient-rich water that attracted fish. Royal and Forster’s terns, Bonaparte and Heermann’s gulls concentrated near shore to feast, creating a spectacle.

The day’s count included several “firsts,” including black-necked stilt, short-billed dowitcher, and horned lark.

Eleven species of warblers were spotted including a palm warbler, which is common in winter in Florida but is a rare visitor to the West Coast.

A fun surprise was a painted bunting in the trees near the Carpinteria Sanitary District. This visitor, which had drawn birders from far and wide, had not been seen for a couple of weeks, but it showed up late in the day to the delight of David Wappler and Michael Moss.

As dusk fell, our Shepard Mesa group bumped into Callender at Lake Jocelyn,

Western meadowlark

searching for a sora rail that he had seen while scouting in advance. But on this day, it eluded us. A snow goose mother and her dusky offspring hanging out with a solo cackling goose had thankfully stuck around for Count Day, as well as a rare eastern phoebe which Benjamin Byerly had recorded earlier in the day.

As my husband Ken and I returned home, we sat outside in the dark listening for a barn owl. “Nothing,” Ken said. Just then a Barn Owl floated past silently, so close we could almost touch it. It was the only one seen on the count. We high-fived in delight. Tick!

For the full report on all the birds seen on the Carpinteria Count go to: ebird. org/tripreport/300004.

The Santa Barbara CBC will take place on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. For more information, reach out to infocbc@santabarbaraaudubon.org.

Nancy Baron leads communication workshops for environmental scientists. A former National Park biologist in Banff, she co-authored the field guide Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast and now lives in Carpinteria. She can be reached at nancyebaron@ gmail.com.

Ken Weiss and Nancy Baron count birds on Shepard Mesa.

ED VAN WINGERDEN

JOHN CALLENDER

Beautiful little Townsend’s warblers fly from British Columbia to spend winters in Carpinteria.

JOHN CALLENDER

This handsome pair of California quail were spotted on Shepard Mesa.

KEN WEISS

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DAVE PEREKSTRA

Dave Pereksta went looking for a greater pewee and instead found this adult male summer tanager – a visitor from points south.

CVN

IN THE NATUREHOOD NANCY BARON

JOHN CALLENDER

Bonaparte’s gulls are small dainty birds with buoyant flight that pick food off the surface of the ocean. They show up in winter.

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JOHN CALLENDER

The “incomparably beautiful” painted bunting made a surprise return to the Carpinteria Sanitary District.

Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count: celebrating our feathered neighbors

NANCY BARON

From left, Peggy Lubchenco, Steve Gaines and Ken Weiss count birds on Frecker Farms.

Coastal View News • Tel: (805) 684-4428

The 15th annual Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count set a record as 60 people fanned out across the region to spot 170 different species of birds in a 24-hour period on Dec. 14.

In addition to a day of fun and camaraderie, the Audubon Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) which occur across North America, provide a long-term census of bird occurrence and abundance. CBCs have been ongoing since 1900. They can be held on any day from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5.

Each is performed in a “count circle” with a diameter of 15 miles designated on a map. Those boundaries allowed Carpinteria birders to venture offshore

JOHN CALLENDER

John Callender spotted these female hooded mergansers, affectionately known as hoodies, on the tiny water body

by Kim’s Market on Via Real.

in boats to look for seabirds and into the Los Padres National Forest to look for birds that prefer inland habitats at higher elevations. Small parties follow assigned routes counting every bird they see.

Carpinteria birders submitted 120 eBird checklists that covered various city neighborhoods and all the local birding hotspots — which often include various bodies of water that attract our feathered neighbors.

The Carpinteria count was, again, led by John Callender and coordinated

by Tom Beland, Laurel Luby and Jenny Slaughter. Slaughter’s team ventured up to Jameson Lake in the mountains where they spent the night in preparation for the big day, which starts at midnight.

At 1:30 a.m., my husband and I stepped outside to listen for owls. A pair of great horned owls were dueting back and forth. Tick!

We had hoped to hear the shrieks and clicks of barn owls. No luck.

Soon after, reports started pouring in from folks in the field. Callender, an IT specialist and dedicated birder, had designed a master spreadsheet to compile sightings and locations which his wife Linda oversaw. While most people had assigned areas, Callender visited multiple sites in a day-long hunt for the most elusive species.

Greater yellowlegs

LYNN SCARLETT

“This is the highlight of the year for me,” said Callender. “I feel grateful to have people come out and join in the count. Even an avid birder like me can’t find all the birds, but you put 60 people out in the field for a day and you turn up all sorts of things.”

With the super high tide in the morning at the Carp Salt Marsh, counters were treated to waterfowl floating into the marsh, but shorebirds were few because the area was underwater. Later in the day as the tide fell, the water flowed out, carrying nutrient-rich water that attracted fish. Royal and Forster’s terns, Bonaparte and Heermann’s gulls concentrated near shore to feast, creating a spectacle.

The day’s count included several “firsts,” including black-necked stilt, short-billed dowitcher, and horned lark.

Eleven species of warblers were spotted including a palm warbler, which is common in winter in Florida but is a rare visitor to the West Coast.

A fun surprise was a painted bunting in the trees near the Carpinteria Sanitary District. This visitor, which had drawn birders from far and wide, had not been seen for a couple of weeks, but it showed up late in the day to the delight of David Wappler and Michael Moss.

As dusk fell, our Shepard Mesa group bumped into Callender at Lake Jocelyn,

Western meadowlark

searching for a sora rail that he had seen while scouting in advance. But on this day, it eluded us. A snow goose mother and her dusky offspring hanging out with a solo cackling goose had thankfully stuck around for Count Day, as well as a rare eastern phoebe which Benjamin Byerly had recorded earlier in the day.

As my husband Ken and I returned home, we sat outside in the dark listening for a barn owl. “Nothing,” Ken said. Just then a Barn Owl floated past silently, so close we could almost touch it. It was the only one seen on the count. We high-fived in delight. Tick!

For the full report on all the birds seen on the Carpinteria Count go to: ebird. org/tripreport/300004.

The Santa Barbara CBC will take place on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. For more information, reach out to infocbc@santabarbaraaudubon.org.

Nancy Baron leads communication workshops for environmental scientists. A former National Park biologist in Banff, she co-authored the field guide Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast and now lives in Carpinteria. She can be reached at nancyebaron@ gmail.com.

Ken Weiss and Nancy Baron count birds on Shepard Mesa.

ED VAN WINGERDEN

JOHN CALLENDER

Beautiful little Townsend’s warblers fly from British Columbia to spend winters in Carpinteria.

JOHN CALLENDER

This handsome pair of California quail were spotted on Shepard Mesa.

KEN WEISS

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Rincon Point, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, 10:12 a.m.

Holiday surf

PHOTOS BY CHRISDIDTHIS.SMUGMUG.COM Photographer Chris Alan captured photos of winter surfers taking advantage of Rincon Point’s high waves last week.

Rincon Point, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, 4:24 p.m.

Rincon Point, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, 4:13 p.m.

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Into the gale

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IT’S ALL SURFING CHRISTIAN BEAMISH Two days’ driving, in driving rain (with overnights in Santa Cruz and Point Arena), brought me to northern Humboldt County with one hour of daylight remaining. I peered into the mist at a trailhead, in what looked like Sasquatch’s backyard, and saw really good waves far below on a desolate beach. There were five surfers in the water, and I trotted back to my van, struggled into my thick, hooded wetsuit and booties, then, surfboard-under-arm, made my way down the steep and muddy gully trail.

Down in the corner of the driftwood-strewn beach, sheltered by the forest and headland, six-foot waves were pouring open in fast-running walls, the local crew taking full advantage. A well-defined channel made for an easy paddle out with a seaward-running current, and I was soon among the surfers already there. I nodded and raised my hand to them in acknowledgment, then took my time as a visitor here before turning to paddle for a wave.

Earlier in the day I’d called ahead to the surf shop I had come to visit, and asked where I might go surfing in the current conditions. The shop owner put me onto this place, as it was the only break working. I jumped into the rotation after a few minutes and ended up riding a handful of beauties, nothing fancy, just off the bottom and banking a high line up top, the water a deep, slatey, charcoal color but clean and natural.

Afterwards, driving back all hair wet and briny with the car heater blasting, windshield wipers working away in a little pool of headlights in the deep shaggy forest, I thought of my good fortune. An old friend in Santa Cruz, who I hadn’t seen in the 20 years since I left Northern California to work for The Surfer’s Journal, remarked that I’d achieved my goals: “Dude,” he told me, “you got everything you wanted.”

In communities like Northern Humboldt County, or Hawai’i, (or Carpinteria for that matter), the things a person does in one place invariably surface in another.

So, when I finally arrived at the Seapod Surf Shop in Arcata for the holiday open house where I’d been invited to display surfboards, it wasn’t surprising that the guys I’d been surfing with an hour or two before were also there. And because I had not tried to take too many waves, it was smiles, handshakes and comparing notes on the good surf we’d enjoyed together.

I love my visits North, and I used to imagine making my life up there on a wilderness shore. But I am so happy to live here where my kids and good friends are. Of course, I’ve got good buddies up North, too (and in a few other places besides), it’s just that we’re close enough

Good news for Carpinteria: the crew from the venerable True Ames fin company have relocated off Linden Avenue, in the building next to Island Brewing Company down the alley. From left, founder Chuck Ames, with Gabe, Troy and Shaun.

Afterwards, driving back all hair wet and briny with the car heater blasting, windshield wipers working away in a little pool of headlights in the deep shaggy forest, I thought of my good fortune. An old friend in Santa Cruz, who I hadn’t seen in the 20 years since I left Northern California to work for The Surfer’s Journal, remarked that I’d achieved my goals: “Dude,” he told me, “you got everything you wanted.” here to the industrial hub of Southern California to make a surfboard business viable, and the waves in this region are enough to fill any surfing life. Also, I am, ultimately, a child of Southern California — my parents and theirs from Los Angeles and Newport.

A few weeks back, my son Miles and I rode the best wave I’ve had in a long time, together on an 11’2” I shaped some years ago. It was during one of the nice periods of swell we’ve been enjoying this fall/ early winter, and I swung by his school just as they were getting out for the day.

With the big board strapped to the roof of my van, we drove up to Mondos in the bay below Pitas Point, and saw beautiful, green and glassy walls rolling in. It was a cold patch of ocean temperature at that time, so I had him wear a wetsuit hood along with his full-suit, and with him up towards the nose of the board, and me in the center, we synchronized our paddle strokes and made it out after pushing through a few rolling whitewaters.

Sitting far outside and fairly deep in

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the line-up, a bigger wave approached, and we started paddling hard, feeling that nice lifting sensation of the board coming up to plane. We don’t often bother standing up, preferring instead to ride prone, the two of us pressed close to the deck of the board, our collective, centered body weight providing lots of momentum.

Now other peoples’ waves, I recognize, are like other people’s dreams: important to them, but often boring to hear about.

But if you’ll bear with me, I’ll give a brief blow-by-blow.

It was one of those wondrous California winter afternoons, the sky a high,

light grey yet with sunlight still glistening the ocean. The wave went across a deep spot on the reef, which made it lay flatter for a moment, the whitewater slushing behind us, still pushing us swiftly on a gentle green slope. A small ledge appeared in the water before us where the wave steepened again for another fast-breaking section. We dropped down, gaining more speed as we angled off the bottom, and a long wall stood before us. Locked-in now, it was unclear whether we were going to make it or not, the board climbing higher on the wall, accelerating, the wave getting even steeper out ahead. Miles started hooting, and I hooted with him, both of us shooting for the shoulder, and we were soon gliding out across the flat water after we made it, the speed sloughing off.

“Paddle out for another one?” I asked.

“Yeah!” the only possible response.

Christian Beamish took leave of his position at Coastal View News in October 2020, to pursue his surfboard business, Surfboards California, full time. He continues his monthly column, and shapes at the surfboard factory showroom at 500 Maple Ave., in Carpinteria.

The former Associate Editor of The Surfer’s Journal, Beamish is also the author of “Voyage of the Cormorant,” (Patagonia Books, 2012) about his single-handed expedition down the coast of Baja California by sail and oar in his self-built Shetland Isle beach boat. He now lives with his two children in Ventura.

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Battle of the sequels: “Moana 2” vs. “Gladiator 2”

DUNCAN’S REEL DEAL M AT T D U N C A N I love both “Moana” and “Gladiator” — the originals, that is. They have great characters, great plots, great music, great themes and also a certain, indefinable, unforgettable life to them.

It’s been a while since they came out — almost a decade since “Moana”, almost a quarter-century since “Gladiator.” So, you might wonder: Is the magic still there? Or has the creative spark gone out?

“Moana 2” picks up with Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) sailing the seas looking for other people, other civilizations. It’s not totally clear why. But, anyway, Moana can’t find anyone. She finds signs of human civilization on an island. They’re gone, though. It’s strange. So, she investigates — along with a hand-picked, yet mostly incompetent sailing crew.

Meanwhile, Maui (Dwayne Johnson) is trapped with some bat lady, Matangi (Awhimai Fraser). It’s not totally clear why. Or who Matangi is, really. Or whether she’s good or bad.

At some point, she just kinda drops out of the movie, but not before reuniting Moana and Maui and sending them on a mission to break a curse on an island that is now underwater so that the ocean currents will bring everyone to that island so that they can all be happy again. You probably have lots of questions. I don’t have answers. Because, again, it’s not

A sandy Christmas There’s nothing quite like a Christmas Eve on the beach, and local Marcella Franklin was on hand to capture this photo of the sand sparkling in the wind like stars.

The originals had that life, that soul, to them — in each case, it was like someone had an idea, a story that grabbed them that they wanted to tell. The sequels, in contrast, felt like, “Well, people liked these movies … Should we make more?”

totally clear. There are some forgettable songs in-between, as well as those coconut people from the first movie.

“Gladiator 2” also picks up where the last one left off. Sixteen years have passed. Rome’s leadership is bad again.

Which, dang it. It’s like if “Moana 2” started with the return of that lava monster from the first one. Progress, people!

Anyway, in “Gladiator 2,” the Roman Empire is ruled by two ineffectual boys — Emperor Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Emperor Caracalla (Fred Hechinger).

Luckily, the Empire has a good general — General Acacius (Pedro Pascal). He’s honorable and humble and everything the emperors are not.

You might be thinking, “Hey, that sounds a lot like the first movie.” Indeed! There’s also a down-and-out soldier-turned-prisoner who becomes a gladiator. He goes by “Hanno” (Paul Mescal). And, at a wayside mini-Colosseum, he meets a gladiator kingpin, Macrinus (Denzel Washington), who takes a

VS. special interest in him and wants to bring him to Rome. So, yeah, at the start, the characters are pretty much the same, the story is pretty similar, and even the sets are, I swear, recycled from “Gladiator.”

Like Maximus in the first movie, Hanno is a badass, and he quickly gains stardom in the Roman Colosseum. He’s fueled by revenge; he wants to get back at General Acacius for beating his people in battle, and for killing his wife in the process. He doesn’t realize that Acacius is actually a good guy, and that there are much bigger, badder fish to fry — and much more to be gained by his staying alive. Eventually he does, though. So, he tries.

Like “Moana 2,” “Gladiator 2” is missing something — something that the original had. There are plot holes, undermotivated characters and storylines, inferior music, and more. But the rock-bottom problem is that neither sequel is inspired.

The originals had that life, that soul, to them — in each case, it was like someone had an idea, a story that grabbed them that they wanted to tell. The sequels, in contrast, felt like, “Well, people liked these movies … Should we make more?”

Both “Moana 2” and “Gladiator 2”

reference the originals quite a lot — more than most sequels — including flashbacks and occasional musical callbacks. But all that does is make you miss the originals.

It makes you remember how much more inspiring, interesting, and compelling they were. The sequels just aren’t the same.

All right, so which one wins the battle of the sequels? Neither is amazing, but was one better than the other? I’m giving the edge to “Gladiator 2” mostly on the strength of some of its performances; Pedro Pascal and especially Denzel Washington are fantastic. Also, despite replicating the original in the beginning, it does go on to defy expectations in some interesting ways. “Moana 2,” in contrast, is consistently and thoroughly meh in every way. So, Roma Victor.

“Gladiator 2” is rated R for strong bloody violence. “Moana 2” is rated PG for action/peril.

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

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Side canyon hustle

UNPREDICTABLE WILDERNESS CHUCK GRAHAM We hiked and scrambled up into a shaded side canyon within Scorpion Canyon on the southeast fringe of Santa Cruz Island. The day before, one of the kayak guides had spotted a well-constructed bird nest lodged into a seemingly inaccessible alcove 25 feet above a dry, seasonal arroyo.

The side canyon narrowed and became sheer on both sides. Over time, the shadowy canyon had been shaped by wind and water, a refuge for ravens, island scrub jays, owls and northern harriers.

Still, Dave, Zack and I were able to climb up and into the nest cavity. The nest was vacant as we peered inside. It was probably a barn owl. There were owl pellets clustered on the canyon floor beneath the nest.

As we descended the winding gorge, Zack spotted something unusual and out of place as the mouth of the side canyon broadened. There was a white bucket wedged under a massive boulder with more cobble piled on top. Zack’s curiosity got the better of all of us and began to dig.

So, we all dug, peeling away layers of dirt and rock. As it turned out, it was at least 16 years-worth of dirt, building up until this interesting discovery.

The lid on the white bucket was stuck, and all three of us took turns carrying the bucket back to the campground. For about 10 minutes we beat the heck out of that lid until it finally loosened. The bucket was heavy, and open-ended thoughts began to flow in anticipation. What was inside was certainly not what we were expecting, but it was still interesting.

The bucket was filled with a variety of ammunition. Bags of caliber .223 cartridges, .22 hollow points and 9mm were stuffed inside with MRE meals and several knives. Leading up to 1997, Santa Cruz Island had wild pigs and a hunting concession on the windswept isle. By the spring of 2008, the pigs were gratefully eradicated from the most biodiverse isle off the California coast.

Still, there are many natural wonders hidden within those carved-out, side canyons. As winter approaches and hopefully rain too, many side canyons will experience an explosion of flora and fauna, nice surprises to see in some of the most remote parts of the Channel Islands National Park.

Ironclad

They’ve solidified themselves on a rare range of island habitat — steep, north-facing slopes in the side canyons of mountainous Santa Cruz Island. I can recall only one sturdy grove of ironwood trees in the actual creek of Scorpion Canyon.

It’s a solid grove of ironwoods standing in a seasonal arroyo that only runs during wet winters. However, positioned sporadically above Scorpion Canyon and in its side canyons is one of the rarest trees in California and all of North America.

Once prevalent across the continent, as climates began warming after the last Ice Age, ironwood trees declined and eventually went extinct. Fortunately, groves of them survive on San Clemente, Santa Rosa, and Santa Cruz Islands, three of California’s eight Channel Islands.

An island fox pup peaks out beneath some lemonade berry.

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Forrest and Zack descend a side canyon in Scorpion Canyon on Santa Cruz Island.

Brilliant Indian pink blooms beneath a grove of ironwood trees in a side canyon on Santa Cruz Island.

The bucket was heavy, and open-ended thoughts began to flow in anticipation. What was inside was certainly not what we were expecting…

Because fog drip is the largest water input on the islands, it helps keep island flora moist throughout the year.

Ironwood trees benefit greatly from this constant moisture.

Ironwoods are in the rose family, and it gets its name from its dense, strong ironlike wood. One of the heaviest woods in the world, a mere cubic foot of an ironwood can weigh up to 66 pounds. Their fern-like leaves collect moisture, and plants beneath ironwoods benefit greatly from that fog drip.

Hidden beneath the lilies

During late spring into early summer, there’s one side canyon up Scorpion Canyon that has been very reliable for vibrant Humboldt lilies. When blooming, they resemble pumpkin-colored chandeliers hanging and gently swaying inside the narrow gorge.

Vibrant Humboldt lilies in a side canyon on Santa Cruz Island.

One late spring this particular side canyon was bursting in lilies, but there was also a cute surprise beneath all the lilies. A pair of island fox pups were tucked under two boulders. One morning I walked up in the dark and got above their “Humboldt Den” and watched their doting mother nursing them below.

I went back several times to see how the pups were fairing, but the parents had moved them up the canyon. Island foxes have several go-to spots to bed down, play, and nurse within their range. Island foxes abound in all the side canyons.

The volcanic isle has many hidden canyons, caves, and all the critters have their favorite places of refuge. For this two-legged wanderer, the canyons beckon. It’s nice knowing I’ll never know what I’ll run into on the southeast end of Santa Cruz Island.

An ammo and MRE cache were discovered in a remote side canyon up Scorpion Canyon on Santa Cruz Island.

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

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CVN gets in the spirit at Christmas markets in Switzerland

From left, Carpinterians Marcella and Morris Franklin snapped a photo with their copy of CVN on a taxi boat heading into Zurich, Switzerland, where the pair visited five Christmas markets. Marcella said those markets have been held in the CArPiNtEriA VALLEy MusEuM of History city for 31 years. “At each market, you can expect hot Gluhwein and grilled local sausages and delicious Nutella crepes,” Marcella told CVN “We ate everything!”

The Franklins have been away for several years, serving overseas, the pair said.

Shot looking northeast over the Carpinteria marsh, this century-old From left, Katyan Allaback and Michelletiny Parra channel the Bluessome Brothers on Lip Sync photo shows unrecognizably town set against highly Day at Carpinteria High School. The photo of the performing pair was published in recognizable foothills. the Carpinteria Herald on Oct. 7, 1986.

Oh so ’80s

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To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

CVN exchanges ornaments in El Dorado Hills

Local friends Bonnie Jenuine, Sue Savage, Debbie Sanders, Nancy Lapolla, Toni McQuin and Bev Ranger brought their copy of CVN on a road trip to their friends Gayle and Rich Simpson’s home in El Dorado Hills, California. The group headed to El Dorado Hills for the 49th year of exchanging handmade ornaments at an annual ornament party, Jenuine told CVN.

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She loves to play fetch and has mastered the “sit” and “place” commands, SBCAS staff said. She’s also incredibly loyal and would do best in a home that offers her daily exercise, a backyard and a structured routine.

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A new year: a glimpse into the future CVN

LET’S TALK TEK M I C H A E L AV E R Y As we usher in the New Year, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year in the evolution of technology. The rapid pace of innovation across diverse sectors is poised to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact with the world. From breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing to advancements in healthcare and sustainable energy, several transformative technologies are on the horizon.

In previous columns I have touched on many of the items presented in today’s column; this will serve as an update and an early alert for areas to pay attention to.

This article will explore some of the most exciting technological developments to watch in 2025 and beyond.

There are seven categories, and at the top of the list is AI.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: beyond automation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have already begun reshaping industries, but by 2025, these technologies will be far more advanced.

One major trend is the rise of generative AI, which uses deep learning models to create new content, whether it’s writing, art, music or even software code. With tools like OpenAI’s GPT models already making waves in 2023, the ability for AI to autonomously create high-quality content will evolve to the point where it can collaborate seamlessly with human creators.

The continued evolution of reinforcement learning, a type of machine learning where AI systems learn by interacting with their environment, will unlock new possibilities in robotics and autonomous vehicles. In 2025, we could see AI systems that are not just reactive but also proactive, anticipating humans’ needs and providing smarter, more personalized services.

Quantum computing: the next frontier in data processing

Quantum computing is one of the most exciting and complex areas of research today. Unlike classical computers, which process data in binary form (0s and 1s), quantum computers leverage the principles of quantum mechanics, using qubits that can exist in multiple states simultaneously. This could lead to an exponential increase in processing power, making complex simulations and computations faster and more efficient than ever before.

In 2025, we can expect significant progress toward the commercialization of quantum computers. Major tech giants like IBM, Google, and Microsoft, along with specialized quantum computing startups, are working on creating scalable quantum systems. This technology promises to revolutionize fields like cryptography, drug discovery and materials science by solving problems that would take classical computers millennia to compute.

While fully functional, large-scale quantum computers are not expected

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The best technology isn’t just a shiny new gadget — it’s the ability to bring us closer together and make our lives a little easier. to be mainstream in 2025, we could see early commercial applications in niche sectors. For example, quantum-enhanced machine learning could provide more accurate predictions for business, finance and healthcare.

vices, powered by AI, will analyze trends in health and predict potential issues, enabling preventive care and improving overall health outcomes.

5G and beyond: accelerating connectivity

One of the most pressing challenges of our time is addressing climate change.

In 2025, sustainable energy technologies will continue to evolve, with major breakthroughs in energy storage and clean energy production. Solar and wind energy, which are intermittent by nature, require advanced storage solutions to ensure a reliable energy supply. Innovations in solid-state batteries and supercapacitors will make energy storage more efficient, durable and scalable.

Furthermore, nuclear fusion, often referred to as the “holy grail” of energy, could see its first practical applications in 2025. Companies like Tokamak Energy and ITER are working on making fusion reactors a reality. Fusion promises an almost limitless, clean energy source, without the dangerous waste associated with traditional nuclear fission.

In 2025, renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro will contribute a larger share of global electricity generation, supported by improved storage solutions and grid management systems.

5G technology will mature and expand globally, unlocking faster data speeds, lower latency and more reliable connections. This will enable a new wave of connected devices and services, further embedding the Internet of Things (IoT) into everyday life. Smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation will all benefit from the enhanced capabilities of 5G networks.

However, the future is already looking towards 6G technology, which is expected to begin rolling out in the latter part of the decade. With data transmission speeds potentially reaching 100 times faster than 5G, 6G will enable innovations such as ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) for mission-critical applications, holographic communication and real-time collaboration in virtual environments.

Biotechnology and healthcare innovations: personalized medicine and gene editing

The year 2025 will see the continued integration of biotechnology with healthcare, driven by advancements in genetic research and personalized medicine. CRISPR gene-editing technology, which allows scientists to make precise alterations to DNA, is expected to make huge strides in treating genetic disorders and even preventing diseases before they manifest.

The potential of CRISPR to correct genetic mutations responsible for diseases such as sickle cell anemia, muscular dystrophy and certain forms of cancer is becoming more tangible. In 2025, we could see the first widespread clinical applications of gene-editing therapies, making personalized, targeted treatments a reality for millions of patients.

In addition to gene editing, the rise of wearable health devices that monitor everything from blood sugar levels to sleep patterns will provide real-time health data to individuals and doctors. These de-

Read previously published Let’s Talk Tek columns at www.coastalview.com

Energy storage and clean energy: a sustainable future

Autonomous vehicles and smart transportation

Autonomous vehicles have been one of the most anticipated technologies of the last decade, and in 2025, the industry is expected to take major strides toward mainstream adoption. Companies like Tesla, Waymo, and various automotive manufacturers are testing and refining self-driving systems, and we are likely to see more autonomous cars on the road, especially in controlled environments like urban centers and dedicated highways.

In addition to autonomous cars, we can expect to see the development of autonomous drones for delivery services, and even air taxis that could transform urban mobility. This will be facilitated by advancements in AI, sensor technology and 5G connectivity, which will enable safer, more reliable operation of autonomous vehicles.

Extended reality: the metaverse and beyond

The concept of the Metaverse — a fully immersive virtual world where people can interact with digital environments

and each other in real time — is gaining momentum. In 2025, extended reality (XR), which encompasses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR), will become more mainstream, with enhanced devices offering richer, more immersive experiences.

Whether for gaming, entertainment, education, or work, XR technologies will bridge the gap between the physical and virtual worlds. The use of VR in fields such as medical training, architecture and design will revolutionize how professionals collaborate and learn, while AR will make everyday tasks easier by overlaying information in real-time.

The Metaverse will continue to grow, powered by advancements in AI, blockchain (for secure transactions and ownership), and immersive media. It may become an essential part of the digital economy, reshaping social interaction and the way we engage with content.

The year 2025 marks a thrilling juncture in the development of groundbreaking technologies that are poised to reshape every aspect of our lives. From AI’s expanding role in creativity and automation to the promise of clean, limitless energy, the coming years hold immense potential. Whether it’s the evolution of transportation, healthcare, or how we interact with each other and our environment, these technologies represent a future that is smarter, more connected, and increasingly sustainable. The possibilities are endless, and 2025 is only the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented technological advancements. Truly a New Tek New Year.

Thank you for taking time to read my column and if you have a question about technology or would like to suggest a topic for a future column, please reach out to me at michael@michaeltalkstek.com or just give me a call at (805) 684-3414. I love talking Tek. As I have said: the best technology isn’t just a shiny new gadget — it’s the ability to bring us closer together and make our lives a little easier. Happy New Tek New Year.

Michael Avery brings decades of experience to his projects and his clients. He has served as an owner, partner, principal and employee of some of the most progressive companies in the electronic systems market sector.

Additionally, he has provided professional consulting services to a multitude of leading companies in the industry, including Panasonic Technologies, CEDIA, AMX, Microsoft, GE Industrial, CompUSA and Paradise Theater.

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Surfing Rincon Point, Part 1: 1939-1957

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BY VINCE BURNS

The Chumash had a sizable settlement (called Shuku) at Rincon Point so it’s likely their ancestors were the first people to “surf” the Point, riding their sleek plank tomols onto the beach after fishing or trading excursions. By contrast, modern Americans have been riding the waves of the Queen of the Coast on boards for less than a century.

Between the Chumash and this year’s Rincon Classic, there’s enough surf history at Rincon Point to fill a large book.

Until that is written, here is a small down payment: part one of an abbreviated surf history of Rincon Point.

In the beginning

Before wetsuits, crowds, branded beachwear and kooks, there were the lifeguards. As best we can tell, two Santa Barbara lifeguards were the first to ride massive wooden boards in Rincon surf.

In the 1930s, Gates Foss (1915-1990) and Mike Sturmer regularly surfed “Three Mile,” as it was called because of its distance from the Carpinteria train station.

Photographs show both men (wearing their lifeguard pith helmets) in a lineup of local lifeguards holding their gigantic boards around 1938. We also have a photograph or two of Foss riding good-sized waves at Rincon Point in the 1930s.

Between the prewar lifeguards and the early 1950s, we mostly have a gap in the surf record at Rincon, a sort of surfing Dark Ages when eyewitness accounts are few and far between so that pulling the names of 1940s surfers from the salty mists of surf history is difficult.

One group that had Rincon to itself in those days was the crew around Peter Cole (1930-2022), brother Corny Cole (1930-2011), and Kit Horn (1929-2010).

A Corny Cole letter (and accompanying cartoon) described a Rincon trip “that was the best surf I’ve ever seen. I went out there (and it) and felt like going over mountains. Matt, Simmons, and others were getting swell rides,” as he namechecked surf legends Matt Kivlin (19292014) and Bob Simmons (1919-1954).

Simmons is the best known. We wrote last September about recently unearthed film footage showing him driving a flatbed jalopy loaded with multiple boards

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Ken Kesson, captured here around 1957, was one of Santa Barbara and Ventura’s founding fathers of surf.

Among his many accomplishments, Kesson helped found the Santa Barbara County Surf club in 1960 to open up Hollister Ranch as a treasured surf spot. on the coast road at Ventura Overhead and at Rincon Point. The Ventura portion of the clip has a clapboard slate date of 24-25th November 1947. One frame shows the entire Point, including the home of Edward Bates, alone on the Point’s west side. Ben Marcus who rediscovered this treasure describes this marvelous footage shot by John Larronde (1915-1990) this way: it “proudly shows off California in the decade before what Miki Dora called ‘The Golden Years,’ when Matt Kivlin, Joe Quigg and Bob Simmons and a Happy Few were going very straight, very fast on 11-foot-plus hardwood boards weighing 80-plus pounds. These guys had all that perfect California point surf to themselves and kind of suspected their boards sucked.”

In other words, surfboards of the day needed improvement. Fortunately, change was in the air and Messers, Simmons, Quigg and Kivlin all figured in

the coming design revolution, replacing the ponderous redwood logs and tippy kook boxes with something much lighter, faster, and more maneuverable.

But most surf action took part down south, where Malibu became “the” California point break attracting everyone who was anyone in surfing. It was a small club — only a few hundred Californians rode waves at this time.

Beatniks and surfers

But by the early 1950s change was coming, and not just at Malibu. Passions were stirring that had been stifled by the Depression and war; California’s population was booming, and new surfboard designs and technologies (from aeronautics) allowed surfboards to be lighter and more maneuverable.

In short, the conditions for a cultural explosion were gathering. The protagonists were a gang of free-thinkers and

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Lifeguard and early surfer Gates Foss at Rincon Point, ca. 1944. Foss was one of the first Americans to surf Rincon Point.

partyers who had completed their military service and were now interested in fun. Some of these pioneers eventually discovered their talents for business or design and helped create the surf “industry.” Others were vaguely influenced by the counterculture beatniks. Whether dreamer or schemer, most arrived in our area with few goals other than sun, suds, and pursuing the opposite sex. Many were attracted by UC Santa Barbara’s predecessor institution and its attractive male/female ratios, low rents, and access to great waves. Non-conformity was in the air — not the draft-dodging

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A scene in Fred Kohner’s “Gidget” (1957) suggests that the main character was more salty than the Sandra Dee version of film.

The father of Kathy Kohner Zuckerman (b. 1941) loosely based the character on his surf-smitten daughter. “Gidget” — which was published in 1957 and sold 500,000 copies — launched the surfing craze.

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BY RYAN P. CRUZ PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING Carpinteria boys basketball celebrated the end of the year with the annual Jim Bashore Holiday Cage Classic, welcoming seven other teams for a weekend tournament full of hoops action just before the Christmas break.

The eight teams in the 2024 Holiday Cage Classic were Carpinteria, Arroyo Grande, Bishop Diego, Channel Islands, Coastal Christian, Pasadena Poly and Santa Ynez.

In the first game of the weekend, the Warriors faced a talented bunch from Pasadena Poly. Carpinteria put up a strong effort on both sides of the court, but the Pasadena Poly Panthers maintained the lead throughout the game and claimed the win, 68-49.

Carpinteria faced Coastal Christian in the second game of the tournament.

Heading into the game, the Warriors were on a three-game losing streak and hoping to find a way back into the win column.

The game between the two beach towns turned into a high-scoring shootout, but in the end Carpinteria was able to turn up the heat on the offensive end and take the win, 77-53.

Senior Aiden Alcaraz was instrumental for the Warriors in the win against Coastal Christian, sinking six three-pointers on seven attempts from behind the arc and leading the team to victory with 25 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and four steals.

Carpinteria’s win over Coastal Christian earned the Warriors a spot in the consolation championship against Citrus

Coast League rival Channel Islands.

In what was the final game of the weekend for both teams, Channel Islands jumped out to an early lead, making it tough for the Warriors to close the gap and make a comeback. Carpinteria rallied to make the game interesting, but the Raiders were able to hold onto the lead to cruise to a comfortable 62-46 win.

Despite the loss, Carpinteria had a bright spot in senior Sebastian Reed, who turned in his highest-scoring performance of the tournament with 21 points.

Reed was one of two seniors, along with Alcaraz, to finish the weekend averaging a double-double over three games. Reed averaged 16.5 points and 10 rebounds over the three games, while Alcaraz averaged 13 points and 11 rebounds.

“Another good weekend of basketball for the Warriors,” said Carpinteria head coach Karl Fredrickson. “We missed the mark in a few areas but checked the big boxes of hustle, responsibility, and teamwork. We’re building momentum and trust around the right things and that’s going to pay dividends later this season.”

Arroyo Grande claimed the overall tournament championship, with wins over Bishop Diego (73-48), third-place Santa Ynez (60-37) and tournament runner-up Pasadena Poly (49-46).

Following the holiday break, the Warriors (4-7 overall, 1-1 in league play) will be back in action at home against Santa Ynez on Saturday, Jan. 4. When the two teams met earlier this season in Santa Ynez, the Pirates claimed a close game over the Warriors, 68-63.

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CRUZ ON SPORTS R YA N P. C R U Z I’ve always held a romanticized view of college sports, and especially of college football. In a world that’s increasingly influenced by money, power and fame, it seemed that college sports still had that deep passion for the game that was being lost at the professional level.

But over the years I’ve watched college football slowly transform into a multi-billion-dollar industry infected with television contracts, name-image-likeness endorsements and dystopian corporate bowl games like the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl, Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl and Pop Tarts Bowl (my personal favorite).

The biggest change by far has been the introduction of the “transfer portal,” which since it was introduced in 2018 has become an annual merry-go-round with thousands upon thousands of players jumping ship each year to join new teams, often turning into a yearly auction with five-star recruits going to whichever school is willing to cut the biggest check.

As somebody whose educational journey bounced through several college campuses, of course I think that college students should be free to change their minds about school — sometimes a change of scenery is the best thing for you. But the new rules have created a free-for-all situation that has just gotten worse each year.

One of the major flaws with the transfer portal is the timing. The first transfer window for college football players opens from Dec. 9 to Dec. 28, when many teams are still playing their final games of the year. This has led to players opting out of bowl games or abandoning their teams before playoff games altogether. In less than three weeks, a total of 2,615 players chose to enter the winter transfer portal — more than any year to date.

Some of these decisions have been highly controversial, as was the case with Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula, who chose to sit out of a potential National Championship run with the Nittany Lions to instead take a $1.5 million deal to transfer to Missouri.

It was by no means an easy decision for Pribula to make. While he was a contributing member of the team, he was a backup at Penn State and would be given a chance to be the starter at Missouri. And due to the timing of the portal window, which is set to allow students to enroll in their new school’s next term, he had to make the decision before his team was set to play in the College Football Playoffs on New Year’s Eve. Penn State coach James Franklin sup-

More than 2,600 Division 1 football players have entered the transfer portal during the winter transfer window from Dec. 9 to Dec. 28. (This image was created using AI).

As sports fans, I think we understand that players deserve to make a slice of the billions of dollars that bigtime college programs bring in each year. It’s only right that players are fairly compensated for their work on the field, but the lack of regulation is creating a chaotic situation that takes away from the sport itself. ported his former player, saying in an interview that the decision was a “nowin situation” and transfer rules were creating issues in the sport.

“We got problems in college football,” Franklin said. “And I can give you my word Beau Pribula did not want to leave our program, and he did not want to leave our program until the end of the season.”

Pribula’s $1.5 million deal wasn’t even the largest for college football transfers this year. Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah sat out of his team’s bowl game and took a reported $8 million deal to go play at Duke next year. Washington State quarterback John Mateer took $3 million to go to Oklahoma, where he will replace Jackson Arnold, who took a similar paycheck to leave Oklahoma for Auburn.

It’s dizzying to try and keep up, and even longtime college coaching legends like Nick Saban have retired rather than deal with the new era of unfettered payfor-play transfers.

As sports fans, I think we understand that players deserve to make a slice of the billions of dollars that bigtime college programs bring in each year. It’s only

right that players are fairly compensated for their work on the field, but the lack of regulation is creating a chaotic situation that takes away from the sport itself.

It used to be that players who transferred were forced to sit out for a season — enough of a delay to discourage student athletes from transferring unless it was absolutely necessary. This meant that coaches had work to look for more talent

at the high school level.

Now, high level college coaches prefer to use their limited scholarships on transfer players who have already played at the college level, rather than take the risk of an unproven high school player. This trickle-down effect has made it even more difficult for high school prospects to get the attention they would have in the past.

It’s a tough adjustment to make at all levels, and a sad turn for the future of college football, which at its core began as a battle for bragging rights between two schools. Nowadays, the stakes are much higher for the top-level schools and conferences, and a losing season can mean the loss of millions of dollars of revenue, so having that top prospect can make a much bigger difference. It’s a different ballgame, and it’s time to admit that.

Ryan P. Cruz is the sports editor for Coastal View News. This is the latest installment of a monthly column where he explores local sports, sports history, and what’s in store for the future of Carpinteria sports. Have an idea, tip, or sports story? Email him at sports@coastalview.com.

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continued from page 24 variety, but the “let’s rent a cheap house in Summerland with a bunch of friends so we can surf every day and party every night” variety of non-conformity, while nominally attending school on G.I. Bill money.

Some of the names associated with Rincon Point in the early 1950s were Dick Metz (b. 1929) and Billy Meng (1930-2023), two well-known transplants from down south who first surfed Rincon beginning ca. 1951. Soon the floodgates opened: Rincon pilgrims included Mickey Munoz (b. 1937), brothers Kemp (1940-2022) and Denny Aaberg (b. 1947), Renny Yater (b.

1932) and Ken Kesson (1928-2015).

Toward the end of the decade the last ingredient for the surf revolution came on scene in the form of a spunky, pintsized surfing neophyte named Gidget.

Although the “Gidget” (1959) film with Sandra Dee dripped saccharine sweetness, the original book was saltier and meshes well with what we know of 1950s Rincon, which had a distinctly bohemian vibe. As surf historians have pointed out, it’s no coincidence that Kerouac’s Beatnik bible “On the Road” and the semi-fictional biography of Gidget both appeared in 1957. (Guess which sold better!) Something was indeed in the air.

We’ll continue this surf history of Rincon Point in a future issue of this fine publication.

If you have vintage Rincon stories and photographs, get in touch with Vince at vinceburns805@gmail.com. Vince and Stephen Bates have written “the” history of Rincon Point, available locally and online at amazon. com/dp/1467108707.

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Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy conFriday, May 22 tacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there 7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle were visible injuries on both parties. Due Arena LOCATEDregarding JUST their TWO BLOCKS FROM THE JUST STEPS ACROSS THE STREET FROM to conflicting statements CHARMING ANDafter SPACIOUS Deputies responded a woman re-CARPINTERIA SANDY BEACHinjuries, WITH LOVELY MOUNTAIN THE “WORLD’S SAFEST BEACH” and near the and obvious in burglarized a peaceful neighborhood, this HOME...Situated ported her residence was the mutual altercation VIEWS...Take stroll from this charming cottage Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Reserve. This delightful delightf Carpinteria home a offcartoon ers comfort andparties space were both arrested fora short corporal prior night.ulThe woman stated to the beauti ful beach or to downtown Carpinteria one bedroom, one bath condominium has been for all your needs.

It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, injury on a spouse. of almond milk and tools were taken from with unique shops, restaurants and more! The Walk beautifully refurbished. Perfect location for a vacation an excepti onally large livingdeputy area inside the house, her and garage.

She told the reporting location is 76 and the Bike Score is 67. retreat, or full time enjoyment. The unit can be rented forbelonged gathering family or hosti ng guests.

10:36 a.m. / HitScore andfrom Runthis / Cameo thatperfect the tools to with her daughter’s Perfect location for a vacation home or for full time long term or short term. A nice stroll takes you to The property also includes a generous backyard, ideal boyfriend. The deputy attempted to con- and Casitas Pass roads enjoyment. The large lot offers the possibility of adding charming downtown Carpinteria with great shops, for outdoor activities or simply enjoying the serene tact the man via telephone multiple times Deputies responded to a report a of a an additional unit. restaurants and more. OFFERED AT $749,000. surroundings. with no response. The woman stated her black sedan crashing into aAT parked water Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228 Need Please helpcall with QuickBooks?

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OFFERED AT $1,669,000. garage door wasWilliams unlocked during the truck. While en route, wasShirley also reported Pleaseitcall Kimberlin at 805-886-0228 Contact Jackie at 805-680-5066 night and is in the process of getting a the male subject driving the sedan fled Computer set ups, training and troubleshooting. new lock. She did not have any suspect the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies As low as $50. per hour information at the time. The incident was observed the sedan abandoned in the 4850 A CARPINTERIA AVE. documented, and patrol will follow-up middle Cameo Road with major damSenior Discounts Friendly local service Behind Rockwell Cleaners for further details of the stolen items. age to the front right passenger wheel

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