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Surfing into 2024

City says no reportable damage from Ash Ave. flood

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Woman’s Club to host womenfocused filmmakers

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Throwback Thursday: The swell of 1969

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Carp suffers loss to Trinity Classical

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Photographer Glenn Dubock was on site at Rincon Point last week to capture the powerful waves dominating the end of 2023, as well as the surfers and curious onlookers who took to the beach. Last week’s huge swells prompted the National Weather Service to issue coastal flood and high surf warnings, as waves between 10 and 20 feet high slammed California’s south coast. High surf advisories returned this week, as officials warned of dangerous currents and elevated surf through 9 p.m. Thursday. Check out more surf photos by Dubock and photographer David Powdrell on pages 10-11, 19.

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Last week’s high surf caused some flooding on Ash Avenue, as seen on Thursday, Dec. 28.

No reportable damage from Ash Avenue flooding, city says

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Huge waves slammed in the central and south coasts in California last week, leading officials to issue coastal flood and high surf warnings. Locally, waves of 10-15 feet high were reported throughout Santa Barbara County.

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This year’s Point In Time Count is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5:30–9:30 a.m. countywide.

The Point In Time Count – organized annually by the County of Santa Barbara, the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care, and the Santa Barbara Alliance – allows the county to count its homeless community members. Volunteers will be assigned routes throughout the county and collect data on who is experiencing homelessness; this information is used to help gather funding, raise public awareness and assist local homeless, county spokesperson Kelsey Buttitta said.

All volunteers must attend a one-hour training session prior to the count. Online trainings, available in English, will be offered between Jan. 16 and Jan. 19; in-person trainings in Lompoc, Santa Maria and Isla Vista will also be given. Spanish trainings are available upon request and can be accessed by emailing pit@sbact.org by Jan. 11.

Only one training session is required.

“The Point in Time Count results influence everything from services offered to funding available. It is important we have an accurate count, and we cannot do that without the help of volunteers. Homelessness is a community problem that requires a community-wide solution,” Jett Black-Maertz, housing program specialist with the County of Santa Barbara Community Services Department, said.

For more information, visit countyofsb.pointintime.info. Volunteers should sign up before Jan. 19.

Filmmakers Jordyn Romero, pictured, and Jo Anna Edmison will discuss and screen their women-focused short films at the next Carpinteria Woman’s Club meeting.

Woman’s Club to meet Jan. 10

The Carpinteria Woman’s Club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at its 1059 Vallectio Road clubhouse. The upcoming meeting will feature filmmakers Jordyn Romero and Jo Anna Edmison, who will discuss and screen their women-focused short films.

Romero, an award-winning filmmaker and Oscar-qualifying director who has produced works internationally, has a BFA in documentary filmmaking from Chapman University. Her 2022 award-winning film “We Are Like Waves” focuses on the first female surfers in Sri Lanka. “Amplifying voices that need to be heard, she explores stories of womanhood, identity, and the human spirit,” the club said in a press release.

Edmison, a freelance filmmaker and photographer from Southern California, studied art and design at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She focuses on California culture, and her film “Stoke Chasters” (Mountainfilm 2020) centers on young women who are overcoming “social and mental barriers to pursue their dreams,” the club said.

She is also the manager of a funk and soul band.

Meeting attendees should bring a dish or bottle to share.

Cottage Health welcomes first baby of the year

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital welcomed its first baby of the new year, Eric Yang, at 3:48 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1. Yang, who arrived at 5 pounds, 15 ounces, and measuring 19 inches, was born to Alyssa and Seng Yang of Lompoc.

“Baby Yang’s arrival marks not just the start of a new year but the beginning of a new chapter in the Yang family’s lives,” Cottage spokesperson Cristina Cortez said on Monday.

Eric Yang was born at 3:48 a.m. on Jan. 1.

Ojai Art Center to hold five-week poetry workshop

The Ojai Art Center, 113 South Montgomery St., will hold a five-week poetry workshop from Jan. 8 until Feb. 5, on Mondays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The course fee is $200 per person.

The classes will allow attendees to “become a better reader and workshop (their) poems in a collaborative environment,” according to a press release from the art center.

Local poet and instructor Lauren Wilson will teach the course. For more information about the course, reach out to OjaiPoetryWorkshop@gmail.com.

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New 2024 California laws tackle employees’ rights, birth control, cursive writing and more

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With 2023 in the rearview mirror, 2024 brings new California laws tackling birth control, employees’ rights, concealed weapons, marijuana usage and more.

Senate Bill 2 bans Californians from carrying handguns in 26 places such as libraries, stadiums, parks, places of worship, zoos and more. The law had been blocked by a federal judge in late December, but on Saturday, Dec. 30, a federal appeals court put a hold on the ruling, allowing the law to kick in on Jan. 1.

“This ruling will allow our common-sense gun laws to remain in place while we appeal the district court’s dangerous ruling,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on twitter.com on Saturday.

“Californians overwhelmingly support efforts to ensure that places like hospitals, libraries and children’s playgrounds remain safe and free from guns.”

The ban also applies to people who have permits to carry concealed weapons.

The law also added more requirements for gun safety training, and set the minimum age eligibility for a gun license to 21. Assembly Bill 28, which also went into effect on Jan. 1., puts an 11% state excise tax on firearms and ammunition in California.

Employees can no longer be punished for using marijuana – which is legal recreationally in California – outside of work, or if THC shows up in urine or blood tests, under AB 2188. Employers are also barred from asking about employees’ cannabis use outside of work; this does not apply to federal workers and employees

who work in building and construction.

Under SB 497, workers also are protected from retaliation for discussing their wages, and SB 616 increased required paid sick leave from three days (24 hours) to five days (40 hours).

California’s minimum wage is now $16 an hour, and starting April, AB 1228 brings the minimum wage of fast-food workers up to $20 an hour. Under SB 525, industry-applicable healthcare workers will also see incremental increases to their minimum wage until 2033.

Law enforcement officers must now inform drivers and pedestrians why they have been pulled over before any questioning can begin, under AB 2773, in situations where there is no threat to life or property.

Per AB 716, Californians who use an ambulance will no longer be charged exorbitant fees for out-of-network ambulances. Ambulance bills are also limited for uninsured people, charging them Medi-Cal or Medicare rates instead.

Medi-Cal is now available for undocumented adults; undocumented children have been eligible since 2015.

Those convicted of distributing fentanyl – a synthetic opioid – will have an automatic addition of three years to their original sentence, per AB 701.

SB 673 establishes a new emergency system, Ebony Alerts, which will alert the public when Black women and children between 12 and 25 years old go missing.

Under SB 345, California doctors who ship abortion pills or gender-affirming medications to states that have criminalized both will be legally shielded.

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Under AB 446, cursive writing is now mandatory in first through sixth grade classrooms in California.

SB 848 also allows employees who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or unsuccessful adoption, embryo transfer or insemination to take up to five days off of work.

Per SB 523, private health insurance plans must cover birth control for women who don’t have prescriptions; this only applies to in-network pharmacies. The law also bans out-of-pocket costs for vasectomies.

Cursive writing returns under AB 446, where the teaching of cursive to first through sixth grade students will now be mandatory. For all K-12 students, Asian American history and media literary will also be added to their curriculum.

Under SB 731, employers must pro-

vide a 30-day written notice to employees working at home before requiring them to return to the office.

Locals governments that are not meeting state housing planning goals must streamline affordable housing projects under SB 423.

Big store retailers must provide gender-neutral children’s toys sections under AB 1084.

Hotels or short-term rental stays are now required to show the actual cost of their stays – making clear any hidden fees – under SB 478.

AB 12, which is applicable starting July 2024, prohibits landlords from setting the security deposit as more than one month’s rent.

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One of the properties proposed to be rezoned as part of the Santa Barbara County Housing Element Update is the Bailard Avenue property, located across from Monte Vista Park. This conceptual design shows the front (east) view of one of the proposed buildings.

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THE LAY OF THE LAND M I K E WO N D O LOW S K I You may have noticed an increasing level of activity related to development projects in the Carpinteria Valley. Even relatively unengaged people have probably heard about the hotel proposal on the Carpinteria Bluffs where Tee Time golf driving range is located. Those paying a little closer attention to local happenings may have also seen something about the Chevron “Decommissioning” project as well as the next steps in the county’s Housing Element Update.

Each of these projects is tremendously important for our little town, and they happen to be lining up in time such that the opportunity for us to provide public comment on each one is open to us for just a few more weeks.

The tricky thing is that these projects are very different from each other and each one is at a different point in the planning process. That means the types of comments that are appropriate and helpful are quite different for each project.

Knowing when and how to provide public input to the planning process is key to influencing the future of our valley, but few community members are experts on public policy or the planning process. My goal is to provide a few tidbits to help you engage in these important projects now for our collective benefit.

Don’t worry – I am not going to launch into a comprehensive tutorial on the city

Yes, it is complicated to engage in the planning process, and it takes a bit of studying. But Carpinteria is the wonderful place it is today thanks to many decades of people before us who became informed on complex issues and took the time to engage in the process. or county’s development review process or the California Environmental Quality Act (this time!). Instead, I will distill everything into one short statement: “Fact first, opinions later.”

In general, a proposed project starts with an application to the city or county (based on whether the project is inside city limits or not). The application has all the nitty-gritty details of exactly what is proposed. Then the project is analyzed to determine the facts around how that proposal would fit into the community and the effects it would have. Once all the facts are on the table, only then is it time for opinions about whether the project should be approved or not.

Using this rather over-simplified description of the development review process, let’s take a look at each of the major projects currently open for public comment.

Where Tee Time is located on western end of the Carpinteria bluffs, a 99-room hotel complex is proposed (Carpinteria Farm, Hospitality & Residential Project).

This project has a complete application and is tentatively scheduled to be reviewed by the city’s Architectural Review

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Board (ARB) on Jan. 25. (For details, see the “Hot Topics” link on the city’s website: carpinteriaca.gov.) Story poles must be installed at least two weeks before that date to help visualize the size of the proposed structures.

At the Jan. 25 meeting, the ARB will comment on the project’s layout, architecture, neighborhood compatibility, viewshed impacts and other design considerations. Public comments on these topics are exactly on point, and it is crucial for the community to turn out and make themselves heard. It is important to remember this project is still in the “facts first” part of the process, not yet opinions. But specific comments about, for example, viewshed impacts based on the story poles are very much fact-based and appropriate.

The Chevron “Decommissioning” project is an exciting project that will decommission and remediate certain oil and gas processing facilities near Dump Road, including removing some nearshore/ offshore pipelines. (Details are also available at the “Hot Topics” link on the city’s website: carpinteriaca.gov.) This project is at a different point in its review process.

In November 2023, a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was released, and public comment is being gathered until Jan. 31 regarding the adequacy of the DEIR. Comments about specific deficiencies in the draft document are the only appropriate topics for comment.

It is clear some of the analysis in the document is insufficient, especially related

to impacts to the harbor seal rookery. But comments need to address specific issues within the document, including section/ page number, and provide supporting facts to back up the statement. Just saying a statement in the DEIR is wrong, for example, is not as useful as providing evidence to the contrary and a suggested improvement. Clearly, this project is also in the “facts first” part of the process.

The Santa Barbara County Housing Element Update has a more complicated process, but it is also in the “facts first” phase. In December, the county released a DEIR that analyzes the potential impacts of the Housing Element Update, including the potential rezoning of various properties throughout the county.

(Details here: tinyurl.com/hous-el.)

Public comment is open until Feb. 9 on the adequacy and completeness of the DEIR. Appropriate comments might touch upon topics such as whether impacts to the urban limit line from potential rezoning are adequately analyzed, and if any mitigations identified for these impacts are reasonable. Only after the EIR is finalized (i.e., the facts nailed down) is it time to consider which of all the possible property rezoning should be implemented – that’s when it’s time for opinions.

Yes, it is complicated to engage in the planning process, and it takes a bit of studying. But Carpinteria is the wonderful place it is today thanks to many decades of people before us who became informed on complex issues and took the time to engage in the process. Now, it’s our turn!

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 30 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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Tammy Valdivia [Luera]

“I encourage readers to visit our bluffs, with heightened awareness, and imagine the finality these story poles could present to our community.”

– Patrick Crooks

New year, new story

The raising of story poles at Tee Time has assisted users in realizing the height, bulk and massing of the proposed project. A helpful process indeed, yet the project’s site plan (available to all at City Hall) tells me enough to know that the conservation easement we (the Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs) secured for the adjacent nature preserve could not be honored in its totality.

Some 25 years ago, citizens created (through the conservation easement) assurance that this land’s scenic, recreational open space and wildlife values will always be retained. Construction of a luxury resort adjacent to a nature preserve surely clashes with current view corridors. It’s incompatible, contradictory, almost inconceivable. Yet, here we are in 2024 with a few investors in pursuit of profit, at our community’s expense. I offer text from our municipal code: “It is in the interest of the city to prevent the introduction of elements which may be incompatible… and which might impair the value of both improved and unimproved property. It is the intent of the city council to preserve property values and to encourage the most appropriate and beneficial use of land so as to safeguard the general welfare of the community.”

City staff offered, “the proposed project may be inconsistent with key resource protection policies related to visual resources, landform modification, biological resources and land use.”

Our future is unwritten. In this town – I hold refuge in our democratic process and the provision for fairness and equality. I encourage readers to visit our bluffs, with heightened awareness, and imagine the finality these story poles could present to our community. Consider the concept of a harmonious relationship. The built environment immediately creates a conflict with open space if new structures are built where open views currently reign supreme.

Decide for yourself.

worker for Schlumberger, I know exactly what crude oil looks and smells like.

I also noticed little dots of oil all over the surrounding rocks. It is concerning to see that there is a lack of checks and balances regarding these oil rigs off the coast of Carpinteria. How can a beach in this condition be overlooked in a state so forward-thinking and environmentally conscious as California? I am concerned for the residents and quality of the safety and environmental workers charged with preventing scenes such as this.

Please note this was my first time down to this beach. How many other times has a bird suffered in silence? What can be done to address such carelessness?

I believe an investigation and/or a reevaluation of current safety measures needs to be addressed to prevent anything like this from ever happening again.

I hope this letter will be a catalyst for change and help to hold responsible these rigs that have been accepted as part of the landscape. I believe they are contrary to the professed “world’s safest beach.” This instance of neglect must be dealt with swiftly and harshly. I’m asking that this letter be seen as a call for the protection of Carpinterians, be they human or wild.

Buddy Morsello Carpinteria

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It was my first time near the seal sanctuary in Carpinteria. I decided to walk down to the beach to explore for shells.

To my horror, I found a cormorant dead and covered in oil.

A cormorant must allow its wings to dry before it is able to take flight. This particular bird was covered in a black substance, undoubtedly oil. It is clear that this bird’s wings could not dry because of the black oil encasing this unfortunate Carpinteria native. I am a former oilfield

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On Nov. 4, 2023, Jaccie Wheeler went to be with Jesus at age 85 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was a loving mother, sister, gramma, aunt and friend.

Jaccie was born in Tekamah, Nebraska in January 1938, where she grew up on a corn and soybean farm until she moved to Glendale, California as a teenager.

She married James Wheeler in 1959 and together they raised two daughters, Kim and Lisa. She worked in banking and had a very impressive career. After many years of vacationing in Carpinteria with her family, she made it her home in 1989. While enjoying her retirement, she opened an antique store, Hearts Delight, with her daughter Kim on Linden Avenue. She loved taking walks around Carpinteria, going to the Chumash Casino and, most of all, spoiling her grandchildren.

Jaccie is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Ruth, her sisters Janell and Joyce, and her brother Victor. She leaves behind her daughters Kim and Lisa, nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, her sister Judy, and many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Jaccie’s life will be celebrated by family and close friends in the new year.

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Reports from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

COASTAL BUREAU OPERATIONS MAY 17 – 23, 2020

Sunday, May 17

9:54 a.m. / Unregistered Firearm / 1400 block Sterling Avenue

Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who reportedly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property department for safekeeping.

was recovered and booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property.

6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via Real

A caller reported that she believes her laptop and credit cards were stolen by a female neighbor who lives at the Polo Field apartments. Follow up by deputies.

Tuesday, May 19

11:44 a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and 6 p.m. / Towed Abandoned Vehicle / Thursday Friday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Run / 6500 block RinconSaturday Road 2200 Monday block Lillie Avenue

Deputies responded to a misdemeanor Deputies received complaints about hit and run call, but the male subject an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandfled the scene traveling southbound on piper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and Rincon man continued on Thursday, The vehicle HIGH:Road.

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During a search Beach but was non-extraditable, and the of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth.

The subject was cited for the violations. out of Santa Barbara County.

2:12 p.m. / Narcotics / 46003-5block SURF 4-5 ft ft Carpinteria Avenue DIRECTION WNW WNW

3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive

A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.

10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope Violations / Hales Lane and Via Real

A woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper Sign up at of meth was found in the spray.

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A reader sends a halo to the city of Carpinteria’s Public Works DeA reader sends a halo to Burleneon forthe making the Carpinteria Lumberpartment.

“I reported a pothole Carpinteria mobile app, and A reader sends aahalo the “Her generous person for paying for the yard Nursery area joy totovisit. personality (Southern about 24 hours later it had been filled.outgoing Thank you!” reader’s gas when she forgot ATM card at the gas station.

“I’m style), friendly conversation andher plant knowledge make it a pleasure sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and to visit and shop.”

A reader sends a halo to the branch manager of Chase for providing thank you.

I’m deeply moved by your generosity.” helpful information on scammers who use banking techniques to A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping defraud. reader sends a halo tosituation. the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant the reader throughAanother frazzled mom and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery a delicious dinner complete A reader sends a halo to everyone who helpedofkeep their vintage pup Olivewith safea fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock.

“Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”

A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the after she escaped several times from the reader’s home in Pacific Village while they HELP of Carpinteria offi ce mail slot this past week.

“Thank you for your kindness.” were out of town for the day.

A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. a smile noDaykas matter how busy.

A great waytotohelp start the anything day.”

A reader“Always sends to forfor always being there with and A reader sends aa halo halo tothe Louis Torres “creating something beautiful (and useful) never complaining.

“Many thanks to the best neighbors ever.

We love you all dearly.” in Carpinteria – Lantern Tree Books.”

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

A reader sends aa halo to and John at Delgado’s Robitaille’s for their Restaurant constant smiles and A sends halo to Tami Samfor and of Mexican for their over-the-top customer service.

“The wedding favors were loved by all and brought outstanding hard work on Dec. 28 during the lunch hours. reader sends a halo to Seattle those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When aAbit of Carpinteria to the wedding!” you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking a walker, and please smile and A reader sends a halo to the post office worker(s) atwith Summerland Carpinteria say hello to that person.”

A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District Post Offices for making sure a Christmas Card made its way to Carpinteria after for the helpingaddress Kim’s Market. wrong was put on it. “Love our postal workers!”

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach.

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We needatall the help volunteer we can get keeping A reader sends aa halo to Quintero Spot.

“When theAndy. roof-top flthe ag A reader sends halo to Kassandra Community Partners inThe Caring “Intrash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.” was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed busy holiday season, he took great care in my transportation needs!” up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”

A reader reader sends sends aa halo halo to to the Carpinterians out Siam boxesElephant, in front ofwho theirshowed homes A wonderful who staff put at The full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees.

“Thank you for sharing your A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin.

“It was a wonderful wedding, great concern and rushed a glass of water to the reader when they were choking in food, front abundance.” spectacular location and great people!

It was moving and wonderful.” of the restaurant.

Areader reader sends sends aaa halo halo to to Nikki all the at beach community residents.

“Thank you for A reader sends HEAT Culinary. wentexpression to my firstof class thisparking weekA halo to Karen and Steve for their“I kind thanks for the in front of your home with your permit.” end with my sister, who has been to four so far.

I had the best time!

Someone get this succulents. “I’m so glad you’ll enjoy them!” girl a TV show, she should be on the Food Network already.”

Areader readersends sendsaahalo halototoWendi Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly A Dunn at the Carpinteria Community Garden for all three years.

A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the she does for the garden and the community. local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame reader sends a halo to to Tom Sweeney fortook going outcar on Avenue to lose one of magnifi creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it for toElm suffer to a AAthese reader sends acent pitchfork the person who their a joyride. by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks. miserable death.”

“Give us back the keys and items and we won’t call it grand theft auto.”

A reader pitchfork toSwing the new zones. the “no parkA reader sends a halo sends to Billaand Rosana forparking spending their“All Saturday taking Submit Halos & Pitchforks online at Seventh photos for Junior Warriors Football.

“We appreciate all you doneighborhood. for our families, playing/two hour” signs just made people park in my coastalview.com. ers and program.

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Areader readersends sendsaahalo pitchfork to thosefor who liedare on their and took scholarships A to DJ Hecktic coming out earlyFAFSA Saturday morning to support away from kids who need it. the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”

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The woman stated a cartoon A caller reported that his girlfriend’s EBT cards. of almond milk and tools were taken from injury on a spouse.

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COFFEE, CAREER AND KIDDOS T E R E S A A LVA R E Z The holidays came and went, I survived the cheerful chaos, and now here we are, in a new year. For a mom like me, the transition into the new year holds a unique significance, filled with a mix of nostalgia, gratitude and a touch of hopeful planning.

The new year is a chapter waiting to be written. I’m approaching this year with a hopeful spirit for the future – ready to embrace the journey ahead with open arms.

What are your reflections and resolutions?

myCArPiNtEriA resolutions VALLEy extend MusEuM beyond the typical. of History Nostalgia in the rearview mirror Yes, self-care is crucial, but so is nurturing The end of the year prompts a journey the bonds within the family. This year, I down reminiscing resolve tomarsh, create more quality time with Shotmemory lookinglane, northeast over about the Carpinteria this century-old thephoto years shows that have swiftly passed.

Fromtinymy children, to listen and highly understand an unrecognizably town set against some newborn baby snuggles to countless their world better and to be truly present. recognizable foothills. bedtime stories, each moment feels like I also commit to spending more time a precious bead on a string, weaving the with my aging parents and reconnecting tapestry of our family history. As a mom, meaningfully with friends.

I can’t help but marvel at the growth, both in my children and within myself A collective hope for tomorrow – the challenges, triumphs, laughter and As I usher in the new year, I do so with tears contributing to the beautiful mosaic a collective hope for a brighter tomorrow. of life.

It’s not just about personal growth, but also about contributing to a world where Gratitude for the present my children and all children can thrive.

Amidst the daily chaos, pausing and Instilling values of kindness, empathy expressing gratitude for the present is and resilience in the next generation beessential. The noise of motherhood, work comes a shared responsibility. I am not and life in general often drowns out the just shaping my future, but also playing whispers of appreciation for the little a role in the narrative of the world my things – a child’s laughter, a warm home, children will inherit. the support of a loving partner. This new The new year is a chapter waiting to be year, I plan to cultivate mindfulness and written. I’m approaching this year with savor the simple joys: a messy kitchen a hopeful spirit for the future – ready to after a family dinner, or a cozy movie embrace the journey ahead with open night on the couch. arms. What are your reflections and resolutions?

Navigating the unknown As a mom, the new year is a time for Teresa Alvarez is the executive director of the reflection and a period of planning and Carpinteria Children’s Project. She has over looking ahead – the uncertainties of the a decade of experience in the nonprofit field future loom large, especially in a world and a passion for helping children and famithat seems to change rapidly. Balancing lies. Teresa was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, the responsibilities of motherhood Send us your best caption forwith this photo

by Monday, Feb. 22. and moved to the U.S. with her parents at personal growth and career aspirations age two. Growing up as an undocumented becomes a View delicate year, Coastal Newsdance. is readyThis to get a littlestudent, silly with history, and we’d sheCarpinteria learned the importance of having I aim to embrace unknown like readers to join the us by coming upwith with clever captions for photos from the past. mentors, a strong work ethic, and the valueAt of courage resilience.

Setting realistic the endand of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers. education.

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Teresa loves to travel, read and chase after with personal health and fitness, for me, her two boys.

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.

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LET’S TALK TEK M I C H A E L AV E R Y Christmas is in the rearview and the new year is right around the corner. It got me thinking about one of my favorite activities: grilling on my Green Mountain Smart Pellet grill. The winter rains will soon pass, and it will be BBQ season. To be honest, in our little piece of paradise, it can be BBQ season year-round.

Let’s take a look at some BBQ Tek you might want to consider if you are in the market for a grill upgrade. My personal experience is with Green Mountain Grills.

Green Mountain was formed by a group of renegades that had been laid off when Traeger was acquired by a corporate raider. Green Mountain was formed in 2007 with a better approach, better performance, better quality and a better price.

I discovered Green Mountain Grills (GMG) when researching pellet grills after experiencing a meal that came off a Traeger. Traeger, a market leader, was founded in 1982 in Oregon. I discovered GMG and talked with the national sales manager and following that call, I signed up to be a dealer. For a couple of years, I introduced many Carpinterians to the GMG experience and some really great BBQ. I even smoked a whole pig for a Castro House luau on my Jim Bowie GMG, used the stone pizza oven attachment to make wood-fired pizza and this Thanksgiving I smoked two turkeys.

They were amazing.

Smart Tek is found in all kinds of “smart” appliances, a.k.a. appliances you can connect to your phone for an enhanced user experience. There are all sorts of smart countertop appliances, from coffee and espresso machines to toaster ovens and smart large appliances like fridges. They are designed to make your life easier, and they’re finally catching up in the cooking world. They can now be found in a broad assortment of grills and smokers.

In the past couple of years, popular grill brands have launched smart models primarily so you can keep track of what you’re cooking from afar. This type of technology is exciting for a number of reasons and the number one reason is people trying to cook up good food as quickly and as often as they can. And a smart grill has the ability to come in handy with the right BBQ Tek. Since pellet grills and smokers are generally easy to use and most are thermostatically controlled, you can start shopping for one based on size and budget. I do recommend choosing a pellet smoker that utilizes digital thermostatic controllers, because while it’s possible

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Rian Thomas Tornello was born to Anthony and Morgan Tornello of Carpinteria on Dec. 27, 2023, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, arriving at 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and 21 inches long. Other family members include his “big sister” Mazy – the family’s dog – as well as his grandparents, Linda Tornello of Carpinteria and Mary Ann Lucas of Moorpark.

Smart grills allow you to keep a closer eye on your food, especially when you’re not standing right next to it. They also help limit how many times you need to open the lid to check on your food, which can cause big fluctuations in temperature that can affect cook time.

to use a digital meat thermometer, if the whole point of buying a pellet smoker is to have a device that regularly turns out excellent meat, you might as well buy one that can competently do the job. So, above all, look for a pellet smoker that has displays for both cooking temperature and meat temperature.

Pellet grills introduced us to the idea of smart grilling, BBQ Tek, and all things technology manufacturers of related products have kept innovating and raising the bar. You can find all sorts of manufacturers from brands both well-known and obscure. Kamado Joe, the inventors of the Green Egg, have introduced the first smart charcoal grill.

What to look for when shopping for smart grills

Type of grill. Before you decide what smart grill you should buy, first settle on whether you want a gas, charcoal or pellet grill. Gas grills require little fuss, heat quickly and are easy to control, while charcoal and Kamado grills require extra work to start and maintain the coals but deliver great flavor. (We’re starting to see some smart charcoal and Kamado grills introduced on the market.) Pellet grills take a long time to heat up but are great for smoking, and some can reach temperatures hot enough to grill traditionally.

Once you decide on a type, consider these smart features: Type of connection. Most smart appliances now connect via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Wi-Fi offers more range than Bluetooth, which means you’re more likely to stay connected. One downside is your grill often has to be positioned close to your router to connect, and some require you to log onto a specific bandwidth. Inputting your password can also be a pain if you don’t have it handy.

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There are all sorts of smart countertop appliances, from coffee and espresso machines to toaster ovens and smart large appliances like fridges. They are designed to make your life easier, and they’re finally catching up in the cooking world. connected to the app. For example, look for grills that have a screen on the unit that tracks temperatures and allows you to program alarms.

Accessibility of grill. Smart grills require electricity to work, so they need to be plugged in. This might feel unnatural to gas and charcoal grill users and may affect where you can set up the grill. The Weber gas grills can still be used if they’re not plugged in. Pretty much all of the others, however, need to be connected to an outlet.

Number of probes. One of the key selling points of smart grills is being able to track the temperature of your food as it’s cooking. More jacks for probes offer more built-in versatility.

Additional ease-of-use features, like sturdy shelves, storage space, tool holders, warming racks and easy access to fuel sources and drip trays are important, too, but since the smart grill category is pretty slim at the moment, there aren’t too many options to choose from.

So, are smart grills worth it?

the thickest part of the meat away from the bone and try to stay in the center as much as you can.)

I learned the hard way that it’s easy to overcook food if the thermometer isn’t positioned properly and you just rely on the app to tell you when it’s done.

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. May the force be with you and this year get yourself some BBQ Tek. 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.

Pros

Smart grills allow you to keep a closer eye on your food, especially when you’re not standing right next to it. They also help limit how many times you need to open the lid to check on your food, which can cause big fluctuations in temperature that can affect cook time.

Grill pros and beginners will appreciate being able to track the internal temperature of food – it helps achieve the perfect doneness and helps prevent overcooking. Connecting to an app also usually means an easy, built-in resource for cooking tips, recipes, troubleshooting help and more.

Cons

Potential downsides of smart grills include requiring a power outlet to work.

They’re not always super easy to connect.

However, GMG does use 12V option for many of their grills, which means you can use battery or solar power if an outlet is not convenient, such as if you are tailgating or camping.

Another issue requires learning how to insert the food thermometer just right – it takes some practice. (Pro tip: Insert it into

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Huge swells hit central, south coasts PHOTOS BY DAVID POWDRELL Huge swells slammed the central and south coasts in California last week, amid coastal flood and high surf warnings. Local waves of 10 to 15 feet high brought curious onlookers to the cliffs at Carpinteria’s Jelly Bowl, as photographed by CVN contributing photographer David Powdrell on Dec. 28 and Dec. 30.

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Senior Center Activities: Zumba Gold Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m.–noon.

Bilingual Postpartum Support Group El Carro Park, 5300 El Carro Lane. 1 p.m. rmaldonado@carpchildren. org, (805) 566-1613 Senior Center Activities: Good Times & Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–4 p.m.

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth St. and Linden Ave. 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.

Friday, Jan. 5

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m.–noon. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 Seniors Inc. Meeting Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road.

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Senior Center Activities: Happy Hour Game Night Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 3–5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6

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.

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

Sunday, Jan. 7

Santa Monica Creek Trail Workday Meet at the end of El Carro on the trail. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Bring gloves, hat and water.

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Training Meet at the overlook. 10 a.m. carpsealwatch@gmail.com, (805) 3643194 Live Music: Vinny Berry Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m.

From left, Carpinterians Jessica Petrillo, Sylvia Mohr, Jack Mohr and Harvey Mohr brought their copy of CVN Vol. 30 No. 12 on a family trip to Toronto, Canada; the family is pictured watching a hockey game in front of the CN Tower. Jessica told CVN that the particular edition was special for the family because it featured four-yearold Harvey on the cover, performing in the Carpinteria Kinderkirk Christmas play.

Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:30 a.m. For preschool-aged children. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 Senior Center Activities: Music Mondays Sing Along Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30 a.m.–noon Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310 Mind Games Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Reports from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

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Monday, Dec. 18

0938 hrs / Theft / Palmetto Way

Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle theft. The victim locked and parked the vehicle in the carport the night before and found the vehicle had been stolen sometime overnight. The vehicle had been stolen thirteen days prior and recovered the following morning, however, a set of car keys were still outstanding.

It is believed the outstanding keys were used to steal the vehicle again.

2235 hrs / Incident / Linden Avenue and Nipomo Drive

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for making an unsafe turn. The driver was unlicensed and when exiting the vehicle, the driver attempted to rip fraudulent social security cards. The driver admitted to using the fraudulent social security cards for employment purposes. The driver was arrested for the above charges, and their vehicle was towed.

1611 hrs / Theft / Verano Drive

A vehicle was located on Verano Drive and Santa Monica Road after being stolen the previous day. The vehicle was found unoccupied, and deputies canvassed the area and concluded that the vehicle was dropped off within a few hours of being found. The vehicle was later released.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

1430 hrs / Incident / 5700 block Via Real

CVN photographer Robin Karlsson, right, visited her family in Indianapolis, Indiana over the holidays. During the trip, Karlsson visited her brother Bob Hawkins, who has managed the Indiana State Tree Nursery in southern Indiana for 36 years. Karlsson is pictured with Hawkins in the cooler where harvested trees are stored before being shipped. “There were 700,000 trees bundled in bunches of 100 stacked neatly in the cooler behind us,” Karlsson said. “They expect to harvest and ship 2.2 million trees before spring of 2024.”

Senior Center Activities: Walking Group Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m.

Baby Meet Up Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–9:45 a.m. Children under two. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 Knitting Group Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free.

(805) 886-4382 Senior Center Activities: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3:30 p.m.

Carpinteria Woman’s Club Meeting Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 7 p.m.

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Senior Center Activities: Arts and Crafts Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 9–11 a.m.

Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m.– noon. (202) 997-0429 Senior Center Activities: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m.–noon Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. Call Lori Locker at 805-684-5921 for more information

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Victim reported her bicycle was stolen from the clubhouse while she was inside.

The bike was described as an “older” blue seven-speed mountain bike with a basket on the front. No suspect information is available at this time.

Thursday, Dec. 21

2048 hrs / DUI / Casitas Pass Road and Highway 101

performed poorly on FST, declined PAS and was arrested. He chose to take a breath test which came out to 0.11% BAC.

Friday, Dec. 22

1537 hrs / Incident / 5700 block Via Real

Victim reported his brother stole his iPad from his room but did not request any prosecution.

2219 hrs / Incident / Highway 101 at Rincon

A vehicle stopped for displaying a false registration tab. A records check of the passenger revealed she had two outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was arrested for the warrants and drugs she had under the seat. The driver was cited for the false registration tab.

0127 hrs / Incident / Franciscan Court

A traffic stop was conducted for a rear license plate light malfunction. During the traffic stop, the deputy performing the stop received consent to search the vehicle. Before the search, the driver admitted to having cocaine in his wallet.

The driver was cited.

Saturday, Dec. 23

0413 hrs / Theft / 1100 block Casitas Pass Road

Deputies responded to a local convenience store for a report of a theft. When deputies arrived the store employee reported a homeless female stole an energy drink and attempted to steal another. The subject was located nearby and identified by the employee. The subject was found in possession of the stolen items.

Deputies received multiple calls on the subject throughout the night. A citizen’s arrest was signed and the subject was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.

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Surfing uber legend Miki Dora rides a wave during the big swell of January 1969 at Rincon Point.

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Surfer Reno Abellira, on a Rincon wave during the great swell of January 1969.

The swell of 1969

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With our recent strong surf still ringing in our ears, let’s look back at Rincon’s most famous swell. Mention “the old days” to longtime Rincon surfers, and you’re likely to get an earful about the swell of 1969. Who cares about ‘69’s Woodstock or the moon landing? The giant waves that stormed out of the Aleutian Islands to pummel beaches from Honolulu to Los Angeles to Rincon is a sacred memory. And when the famous swell hit local beaches in December, it redeemed a terrible local year that had begun with massive flooding and then a disastrous oil spill in Santa Barbara.

We’ve written before about the swell, using for guidance recent accounts by Mike Davis and George Greenough of their memories of 1969. In the Davis and Greenough writings, two waves stood out from all others that day. First, the one in the often-reproduced photograph of a surfer barely negotiating a monster Rincon wave. The photographer is unknown, and a low-level debate has swirled over who the rider was, with candidates including Renny Yater or Reno Abellira or Mike Davis. The other big wave that day belonged to George Greenough. His article in an Australian publication meticulously described nearly every second of his long ride that day, complete with an overview of the oceanography that created the conditions for such a monster.

Unfortunately, Greenough’s ride was not documented on film because it came at dusk and most observers had already abandoned the chilly Point.

Another participant that day was Carpinteria’s own Jeff Boyd, who emphasized the role of Rincon’s rarely-seen bombora conditions that made the swell’s waves so memorable. “Bommie,” to use the slang, is an Australian term for an isolated underwater reef and the (very occasional) larger-than-usual waves that break at a distance from the shore due to the reef’s influence. The Boyd and Greenough memories sync with longtime Rincon surfer Andy Neuman’s observation that our big swell last winter had

Rincon Point, captured by Steve Bissell of Santa Barbara with a fisheye lens, in January 1969.

Mention “the old days” to longtime Rincon surfers, and you’re likely to get an earful about the swell of 1969. earmarks of 1969: “I was always skeptical (about stories of the ‘69 bombora) but the swell last January (2023) showed me that waves can break way, way out, where I had never seen them break before.”

To supplement the story of 1969 and the accounts of Messrs. Davis, Greenough, and Boyd, we recently gathered the memories of two other witnesses to the swell: photographer/surfers Steve Bissell and Brent Lieberman.

Brent Lieberman

Brent “Liebs” Lieberman (b. 1950) is a professional photographer who started surfing around 1962 because his mother loved the beach and Malibu in particular.

His first camera was a Kodak Brownie,

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but Brent soon upgraded to a Nikon and – influenced by lens legends like Leroy Grannis (1917-2011) and other icons – embarked on his photography odyssey, getting his first Surfer credit in 1970. He eventually added Surfing, Surf, TSJ, Deep, and myriad others to his portfolio. By the late 1960s Brent was a self-confessed hardcore surfer and hardcore hippie. A favorite destination naturally was Rincon. “I actually had a hand built Econoline camper and would sometimes camp for five days at Rincon Cove.”

Looking back on the swell of December of 1969, Lieberman remembers shooting roll after roll of film to capture the gigantic waves. The 50+ year-old images were buried deeply in his archives, but Lieberman graciously dug out what he had for us. They comprise a wonderful moment in Rincon time, capturing several surfing legends on hand for the big waves: Greenough, Miki Dora (1934-2002), Reno Abellira and David Nuuhiwa, all surfing royalty of the highest order.

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In terms of conditions, Lieberman remembers some of the biggest waves he ever saw at Rincon. It was a true “benchmark” swell that pulsed and fluctuated between eight and 25 feet, Lieberman remembers, although admitting the haziness of some of these memories.

Steve Bissell

Brent Lieberman was a photog colleague and friend of Steve Bissell, a longtime Santa Barbaran who also caught on film the great swell of 1969. Steve (b. 1947) is the unquestioned dean of Rincon’s storied corps of surf photographers, so we’ll stand back and give him the floor to share his memories of one day during the epic weeklong swell.

“I was graduating that week from the Brooks Institute. My workload was killing me, and my phone was self-destructing from all the calls from surfers, magazines, and photographers, all calling for info about our once-in-a-lifetime swell. I cursed my luck (and a few other things) and finally decided to blast down to Rincon during a lunch break… And when I came down the grade from Carp, I saw what no sane person should ever see.

I had heard about it on all the news outlets, and there right in front of my face… it was happening, a monster swell!”

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Continued from page 14 See Steve’s nearby photographs of what confronted him that day at Rincon. But let’s get back to his wonderful narrative.

“Frantically, I tried to park. The whole coast road was a parking lot almost down to Ventura but, thank God, someone pulled out just ahead of me and I was in like Flynn. My time was short, and just as I got out of the car, I saw the riled-up ocean load up both its barrels for a monster wave that looked just as big and mean as the ones at the famous Wedge at Newport Beach. The wave was aimed right at two young surfers who had lost their boards and were caught and dragged by the massive rip current. The big shore break nearly wiped them out, but they just escaped by clinging onto the boulders lining the coast road. The wave smashed over them, but they held on and eventually reached safety, although their boards weren’t so lucky and ended up splintered.”

“I had to get back to Brooks, but I wanted to get a shot or two for myself, so I drove up Bates Hill behind Rincon and took a couple quick shots. One is a fisheye shot and the other is with a normal lens.

It’s all a true story that I’ll never forget.”

Quite a story! Many thanks to Steve and Brent for their memories of the great swell of 1969. Who knows what the rest of this winter will bring? Happy New Year, one and all!

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Public Notices ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as NC STRATEGIES at 1475 THERESA ST, CAPRINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): NAHTAHNA CABENES at1475 THERESA ST, CAPRINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by a Individual This statement was filed with the County on 12/13/2023. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: NAHTAHNA CABENES, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0002841.

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You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1100 ANACAPA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121-1107 ANACAPA The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are: OMAR LOPEZ 1215 CASTILLO ST #C SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 805-869-8272 Date: 06/16/2023

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NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.

Petitioner’s name is: OMAR LOPEZ You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

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Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children;

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NOTICE OF HEARING FEBRUARY 9, 2024 at 10:00 am, Dept: 4, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 12/19/2023

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BY RYAN P. CRUZ | PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING Carpinteria boys basketball hit the hardwood for the last time in 2023 with a Friday night matchup at home against Trinity Classical Academy on Dec. 29. But despite some solid production on offense from the Warriors’ young roster of mostly juniors and sophomores, Carpinteria could not hold on to its early lead and allowed Trinity to come back and take the win, 56-61.

The Warriors had a strong run of four straight wins from Dec. 7 to Dec. 19, but since then Carpinteria has struggled to finish its past few games, dropping three losses in a row to Cabrillo, Arroyo Grande and Trinity Classical Academy.

Throughout the first half of the season, the Warriors have leaned on their roster of juniors and sophomores, with plenty of scoring on the offensive side of the ball and scrappy defensive play, holding all Junior Makenna Tobin tries to get past a Cate defender.

Alexis Ramirez clears the ball with a header. opponents under 55 points through the first 12 games of the schedule.

Against Trinity, the Warriors got off to an early lead, with junior Sebastian Campuzano-Reed forcing his way through the paint and drawing double Carpinteria and triple teams in the second half. Cam- girls soccer starts the season with four straight wins; boys win one of three puzano-Reed finished with a team-high

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING 22 points – his highest point total of the season.

Junior Carlo Suarez pitched withsoccer 16 The Warriors had a lot of leadership halftime, then in the second half, CarpinCarpinteria’s boys and in girls 3-0, and moving on with a perfect 3-0 points ofhave his own, with speed and from seniors Luna Glavan and Isela teria’s Raul Reyes assisted Jeshua Magaña teams nowplaying both started their respecrecord for the season. has been factor on both but offense defense the Warriors. driving to the rim the halfcourt for the Warriors’ second goal of the game. tive seasons, withboth eachinplaying a handfulJunior OnCarlo Dec. 4,Suarez Carpinteria hostedaChanZamora, coachand Martinez said for he was game and inand transition. of games the Warriors girls getting off nel Islands for the first league game of also proud of the new younger members Magaña then assisted Daniel Velazquez it and was this too matchup much to overcome, But, while start the Warriors ablewins. to distance, to a perfect with fourwere straight the year, was closely of the squad who were able to “elevate to give Carpinteria the 3-1 lead.

Trinity went thescoreless victory scoreThe 56 points – a total would’ve “It was a great first win of the season; themselves” for the occasion. Carpinteria Carpinteria girlsthat soccer team gotandcontested withhome bothwith teams a margin five points. normally been enough wintrip – Carpinits season going withfor a aroad to Santaby until theof47th minute, when War- has outscored opponents 11-0 this year, our players worked hard and played well “We a young squadLara thatweaved relies teria coachtoJackson HallDiego said the team Barbara face Bishop on Monday, riors have sophomore Evelyn and the Warriors are now 4-0 overall and throughout the whole game,” said Carplayed andstart allowed Nov. “without 23, and itdiscipline was a great for theprimarily throughon thejuniors defenseand andsophomores,” sent in a cross- 1-0 in league heading into league match- pinteria coach Gerry Rodriguez. “There said, willCarpinteria hopefully Trinity to stay giving ups this week at home against Malibu are still some things we need to work on Warriors whoclose,” escapedbywith a 2-0them win tocoach shotHall from the “and wingthis to give be the a learning experience for ourhad guys as extra from the free throw line. and improve on but overall, I was pleased and Nordhoff. startchances the year at 1-0.

1-0 lead.

The Warriors a few look ahead the future.”

In A thefew second third The Warriors boys kicked off the sea- with our style of play.” daysand later thequarters, Warriorshalf girlswemore scoringtochances that bounced off is now 6-71-0 overall and 1-0be son with a non-league matchup at home of played Trinity’s 26 points camegame from of thethe free On Dec. 4, the Warriors boys opened their first home year Carpinteria the goalposts, but the lead would Coast League the thanks halfwayto against Rio Mesa on Nov. 28. And while up league play on the road against Chanthrow and at one point, Carpinteria’s withline, a Thursday night matchup against Lain the justCitrus enough to take theatwin the season.

The Warriors be 28-18 lead disappearedValley whenMemorial Trinity hitSta-point Reina at Carpinteria thein tough Carpinteria defense will posting Carpinteria did find the back of the net, nel Islands, but Carpinteria struggled to back on the court for the first time in the nine straight free come back of its fourth straight shutout of the year. the Warriors could not hold off the Spar- hold off a strong Raiders offense as Chandium on Nov. 30.throws Again, ittowas a display on Thursday, Jan. 4 against Sanwithin one point, 28-27. tans scoring attack, and Rio Mesa came nel Islands ran away with the win, 3-0. powerful offense and lockdown defense,New Year The highlight of the game, according before embarking on aMartinez, leagueTrinity the lead, and al-5-0ta Paula “The boys did work hard but our away on top, 2-1. with theeventually Warriors took coming out on top to Carpinteria coach Freddy run thetwo endminutes, of the season. though the Warriors kept Two days later, the boys recovered passing and mistakes cost us the game to advance to 2-0 on thewithin year. striking heavy came inthrough the final when Less than 24 hours after the win over La Channel Islands was awarded a free from the season-opening loss with a win tonight,” said coach Rodriguez. “It’s a slow process but we need to keep moving Reina, the Warriors hosted crosstown rival shot just outside the box and the War- on the road over Thacher, 3-1.

Cate for the “Battle of the 192” on Friday, riors defense held on strong, with goalie At Thacher, Carpinteria gave up an forward and work harder.”

Carpinteria boys soccer is now 1-2 Dec. 1. Again, it was all Carpinteria all Natalie Gonzalez blocking the initial early goal before settling into a rhythm day and the Warriors dropped three goals shot and a rebound shot, allowing the and establishing the offense. The War- overall and 0-1 in league with matchups riors evened up the score at 1-1 before this week against Malibu and Nordhoff. while posting their third straight shutout, defense to clear the ball from danger.

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The Carpinteria girls water polo team on to “pounce on every opportunity,” Senior Jayson Dishion battles under the basket. was back in action against Fillmore on jumping out to a 16-1 lead by halftime.

Tuesday, Jan. 2 for its first match in over In the second half, the Warriors held three weeks, and although it’s a new Fillmore to just one more goal and year, it was business as usual as the took their first Citrus Coast League Warriors rolled through the Flashes in win, 18-2.

Warriors freshman Jade Rochlitzer a dominant 18-2 win.

Carpinteria Girls Basketball vs Santa Thursday, January 4 Carpinteria hadn’t played since los- had a breakout game, leading all scorPaula, 7 p.m.

Carpinteria Boys Basketball at Santa ing to Santa Paula on Dec. 9, and coach ers with three goals, while every other Paula, 7 p.m.

Jon Otsuki said the team was eager to Carpinteria player also made the score return to the pool, so it was no surprise sheet in the victory.

Saturday, January 6 Carpinteria is now 6-3 overall and 1-0 when the Warriors found the back of the *Carpinteria Boys Basketball vs Friday, January 5 net to score the game’s first goal after in the Citrus Coast League, and the WarChannel Islands, Noon *Carpinteria Boys Soccer vs Santa only a minute and 20 seconds. riors will take a week off before getting *Denotes Home Game Paula, 6 p.m.Karolina Casas Junior defender Senior Captain Isela Zamora takes a shot That goal opened the floodgates, back into league action on Tuesday, Jan. Girls Soccer and the Carpinteria Warriors defense haven’tat Santa on the goal in Carpinteria’s 3-0 win over Peter Campuzano control of the in the Warriors’ loss Otsuki said, and thegains Warriors went 9 atball home against Nordhoff.

Paula, 6 p.m. allowed a goal this year.

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Rethinking your resolution once again

make up for those days with occasional overachievements, leading to a cumulative effect of success.

28  Thursday, December 14, 2023 Here are some more tips on how to reach your goals.

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WELLNESS WARRIOR LEAH HARDING In January 2021, I wrote my first article for the Coastal View News. It detailed why I believe New Year’s resolutions are overrated and mentioned that statistics show over 90% end up in failure.

Three years later, I stand by what I initially said, but I wanted to revisit this topic to provide more ideas on how to craft less of a resolution and more of a way to get closer to your goals and feel like a better you, regardless of what those goals are.

As I did in my last article, I will reiterate that all goals, regardless of whether they are “resolutions,” should be broken down into small bite-sized chunks with clear definitions of the goal and the plan to reach success.

Instead of striving for perfection at each stage of your goal, aim for being 1% better each day. When you focus on only 1%, those things that don’t go to plan can still be called a win because the target is set to such an attainable level. You’ll also

Use mindfulness and gratitude. Reflect on why you want to make a particular resolution. This helps to build a strong foundation and commitment. Incorporate mindfulness practices like journaling or meditation to stay connected to your goals.

Practicing gratitude and using a gratitude journal can keep a positive spin on your journey and mindset.

Technology and a support system. Step up your habit-building using a free app like Habit Tracker. Not only can it provide real-time feedback and encouragement to build habits you choose, but it also includes a mood tracker, reminders and a social component, should you want to compete with friends. Having a support system can significantly increase the likelihood of success.

Learn something new. Not all resolutions need or should be based on aesthetic goals. Consider resolutions that involve learning something new. That could be a new language, a musical instrument or even a professional skill.

Adaptability. Life can throw curveballs, and modifying resolutions as life changes is okay and will keep you moving toward that 1% betterment each day. It can also prevent frustration and increase

As you enter the new year, remember News • Cultivate Carpinteria, California that progress is aCoastal dailyVieweffort. a path aligned with your values and commit to becoming the best version of yourself, one step at a time. the chances of long-term success. Rarely is any journey linear.

needed without considering it a failure.

Incorporate mindfulness, gratitude and technology for support. Cultivate a support system, consider goals beyond aesthetics and celebrate small wins. The journey isn’t linear: resilience and adaptability are critical.

As you enter the new year, remember that progress is a daily effort. Cultivate a path aligned with your values and commit to becoming the best version of yourself, one step at a time. Cheers to a year of growth and resilience!

Celebrate small wins. Recognizing progress, no matter how minor, can boost encouragement and help maintain momentum. Keeping a “wins” journal or list to reflect on when those aforementioned curveballs happen will help remind you that progress Well-being. As suggested above, using mindfulness and gratitude will help you expand beyond physical health to include mental and emotional well-being. Focusing on your whole self’s well-being also includes stress management, actively trying to mitigate and emotionally deal with stress, not just “powering through,” and getting adequate sleep each night, not just on the weekends.

Leah Harding is a nutrition coach and mobile personal trainer. She specializes in helping people see food as an ally to reach their goals, both in and out of the gym. She previously worked out of Rincon Fitness and owned CrossFit Carpinteria/Foxwing Fitness. Contact her at leah@foxwingfitness.com with questions or with ideas for future wellness articles.

In conclusion, let go of the rigid New Year’s resolutions and welcome small, consistent improvement. Break your goals into modest, achievable steps, aiming to get 1% better each day. Pivot with life’s unpredictability, modifying plans as

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