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Vol. 28, No. 19

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Hilltop Flowers, Inc. has been named this year’s Small Business of the Year by the South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria. The chamber’s annual regional business awards recognize exceptional businesses and nonprofits throughout Santa Barbara County. Hilltop Flowers was founded by the Welty family in 1976, growing baby’s breath in the Carpinteria Valley. “I never had a day that I went to work in the flower business that I didn’t like,” John Welty said. From left are Hilltop owners Karen Graf, John Welty and Vera Welty and longtime employees Crystal Sturgeon and Abel Garcia. Read more on page 11.

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Car towed off train tracks on Saturday

The California Highway Patrol pulled a car off the train tracks near Padaro Lane and Santa Claus Lane on Saturday night.

The driver was later arrested for driving under the influence. Trains were stopped briefly while the car was towed.

Man passes away at Rincon Point

A man in his 60s passed away of a heart attack at Rincon Point on Tuesday, Jan. 18, Fire Marshal Rob Rappaport confirmed.

Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District units – as well as Ventura County units – responded around 11 a.m. to the report of a man who had collapsed and was in full cardiac arrest, according to Rappaport.

“He was surfing, came out of the water (and) made it to the water’s edge and collapsed,” Rappaport said. “Bystanders initiated CPR.” He was pronounced dead after 30 minutes of lifesaving efforts by firefighters.

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Museum Marketplace postponed due to Covid-19 surge

The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History will postpone its monthly Museum Marketplace, slatof the ed for Jan. 29, until the last Saturday in February.

“The recent surge in Covid Omicron infections in Carpinteria and beyond has forced us to reschedule the event out of concern for public health,” David Griggs, the museum’s director, said.

Our community historical museum relies on the support of its members and “After shutting down over the holidays, we were really anxious to get up and runfundraising efforts, not tax dollars.

Museum exhibit(for) galleries have reopened and ning again,” continued Griggs, “but protection our volunteers and the general the monthly marketplace has resumed while we reach out to our community for public is more important at this time.” greaterFor support by becoming a member, learning about Carpinteria’s fascinating more information, visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

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AWC-SB to host panel on opinion writing

The Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara chapter (AWC-SB), will hold the Zoom panel, “How to Make Your Case, Get it Published, and Change the World,” on Feb. 2, at 5:30 p.m.

Attendees will hear expert advice from communications professionals on how to approach writing a letter to the editor or crafting an OpEd. Speakers include: Lois Phillips, PhD, the founder of AWC-SB, and the co-author of the Women Seen and Heard series; Nomi Morris, director of the journalism track in UC Santa Barbara’s Professional Writing Minor; Katie Davis, chair of the Sierra Club Los Padres Chapter and member of Sierra Club California’s Executive Committee and the CEC’s President’s Council; and Giana Magnoli, managing editor of Noozhawk.com.

The virtual event is $10 for nonmembers and has no charge for members. To register, contact Lisa Osborn at Lisa@Lisa.fm or (310) 980-3180.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 AT 5:30 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Carpinteria Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 P.M. on Monday, February 7, 2022 to consider the following item: Draft Dune and Shoreline Management Plan Planner: Erin Maker Applicant: City of Carpinteria Hearing at the request of the City of Carpinteria for the Planning Commission to receive the Draft Dune and Shoreline Management Plan, and make recommendations to the City Council for additions, modifications, and/or deletions, as determined appropriate.

The full agenda and associated staff reports will be available on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 on the City’s Website here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment are available on the posted agenda at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/.

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Community Development by email at lorenae@ ci.carpinteria.ca.us or by phone at 755-4410, or the California Relay Service at (866) 735-2929. Notification two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.

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NOTICE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS Carpinteria Unified School District is seeking community members to participate in the Measure U

Mail to:Independent Carpinteria Historical Society, 956 Maple Ave.,isCarpinteria CA, 93013 Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.

This committee charged with reviewing facilities expenditures funded by Measure U (MU) bond funds and reporting to the Governing Board and the community. This committee consists of seven current members who meet the following criteria: ● 1 member - Parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District ● 1 member - Parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District, also active in a school support group or school site council

Consider giving a gift membership ● 1 member active in a Carpinteria business organization ● 1 member active in a senior citizens’ organization in the Carpinteria valley historiCal ● 1 member active in a taxpayers’ association soCiety & museum this holiday season ● 2 members of the community at large The committee currently has one community member positions open as listed: 1 member active in a taxpayers’ association

If you are interested in serving on the Committee, you must fill out an application and return it to the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) Planning Department by Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 4:30 PM via email to jeanessa.lopez@cusd.net or hard copy. The CUSD Planning Department is located at 1400 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria.

The Governing Board will review applications and appoint members to the committee at its February 23, 2022, Regular Board Meeting. Terms will be effective 3/10/22 – 3/10/24.

Applications and additional information are available on the CUSD website: www.cusd.net and the MU website: www.carpmeasureu.com. Applications are also available at the CUSD Administration Office by calling 805-684-4511 and scheduling a time to pick up a hard copy.

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“We don’t trust the data coming in,” consultant says

BY EVELYN SPENCE Carpinteria City Council agreed to formally dispute the cost of police services within city limits for the 2022-2023 budget at its meeting on Monday – less than a year after it voted to dispute the cost of those same services for a prior year.

“We don’t trust the data coming in (from the department),” Consultant Rus Branson told the council on Monday.

“There hasn’t been a static cost of patrol.”

The city of Carpinteria has contracted police services from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office since 1991. It is not the only city within the county that does so; Buellton, Goleta and Solvang, who also formally disputed the cost of the sheriff’s services last year, also contract police services from the county.

Branson, who did similar work for the city last spring on the issue, said there is a disconnect between the cost of the work and the number of hours. He explained that over the past five years, the actual costs have increased significantly less than the costs charged to the four cities, and that the model used by the county to calculate the changes is complex.

“These cost changes have been all over the map,” he said. “I have questions about what’s coming into (the cost model).”

Branson pointed out that the sheriff’s office uses two different systems for calculating the cost of services, and said he has issues with how time sheets are being monitored and checked.

According to City Manager Dave Durflinger, the city was able to come to a “mutual agreement” over last year’s dispute. But this year’s projected cost of police services, yet again, brought up similar issues for the city.

“We do have some issues (with this year’s budget),” Durflinger said. “Some of the issues are similar to the issues we had last year.”

Durflinger said all four cities – Buellton, Goleta, Solvang and Carpinteria – are working “closely together to coordinate a response.” Each of the cities’ councils will also vote on the dispute in the coming weeks.

Durflinger said the sheriff’s office has acknowledged that the “methodology doesn’t work for them either,” but that the bulk of changing any system will fall on the city’s shoulders, rather than the sheriff’s office.

On Monday, consultant Rus Branson presented his findings on the cost of police services to Carpinteria City Council, stating that there is a disconnect on the cost of the work from the Sheriff’s department and the number of hours.

According to consultant Rus Branson, Goleta, Buellton and Solvang are paying $4.1 million more for patrol services in the 2023 fiscal year vs. the 2019 fiscal year.

Other council action...

Harbor seals

The council approved five new nominations for the Harbor Seal Advisory Committee: Andrew Brooks, David Allen, Susan Mailheau, Teri Kay Pulliam and Kathleen Lord. Vice Mayor Al Clark and Councilmember Natalia Alarcon also serve on the committee.

After another councilmember suggested Lord’s nomination, Vice Mayor Clark asked if there would be a conflict of interest having a husband-and-wife team on the committee.

City legal counsel Jena Shoaf Acos said the staff looked into it, and that there is “no strict conflict” because there is no financial interest involved.

“We think that it’s very low risk under the common law conflict of interest,” she said.

In a separate report, Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi gave an update on the Jan. 6 harbor seal rookery incident, during which a man on an electric bicycle illegally rode through the rookery, disturbing the seals while a volunteer attempted to stop him.

Arnoldi said after the deputies’ investigation, “it was very clear that the proper protocol was not followed in reporting the incident” and called it a “total mix up of communications.”

He said deputies spent over 45 minutes on the call, trying to find the reporting party and the suspect. Arnoldi said the suspect description given to deputies was also incorrect and did not match a photo later posted to social media.

“Instead of the (witness) calling the sheriff’s department directly, (they) called another member. And that causes delays. Information was misinterpreted,” Arnoldi said.

Mailheau disputed Arnoldi’s report on the incident, stating that she was the reporting party and that she “reported it exactly as I was instructed to.” She said “nothing was inaccurate” in her reporting to the sheriff’s deputies.

Three draft maps proposed at council meeting

The council looked over three draft maps at Monday night’s meeting, each of which splits Carpinteria into five equal-sized districts.

“Each of the districts in the maps adhere to the principals they need to,” city program manager Olivia Uribe-Mutal told the council.

City staff received 130 draft maps via mail, email and through the online system from the public, Uribe-Mutal said. From those draft maps, consultants drew up three proposed maps for the council to look at.

After some discussion, councilmembers leaned toward Proposed Map A, similar to a map suggested by Vice Mayor Al Clark. However, nearly all of the councilmembers brought up issues with one of the districts on Map A crossing the Highway 101 boundary.

The council also asked city staff about what would happen if a councilmember is elected to a seat, then decides to move a year later. Staff clarified that the councilmember would remain in their seat, but if they chose to run again after their term is up, they would have to run for the seat within their district.

The council will approve the final maps in late February.

Covid-19

According to Uribe-Mutal, 78% of Carpinterians are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 87% of Carpinterians have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Antigen Covid-19 tests will also be delivered to Carpinteria within the next few days, she said. The city requested 6,000 tests, with 3,000 scheduled to go to the Carpinteria Unified School District. The rest will be distributed through the Carpinteria Children’s Project.

Councilmember Alarcon asked city staff if it was possible to bring a public health testing site directly to Carpinteria; Uribe-Mutal said staff have made that request a few times and have been denied, with the county Public Health Department citing a lack of staff availability.

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City departments approve 2022 Work Plan with several additions Key issues identified: potential community center, parking, off-leash dogs

BY EVELYN SPENCE

More than a dozen members from city departments met at city hall on Saturday to discuss and finalize the 2022 Work Plan, ultimately approving the plan with several additions.

The 128-page plan identifies key projects, both ongoing and proposed, that are important to Carpinteria and its staff. It was discussed for five hours by a number of city departments, with public commenters popping in and out with suggestions. The council approved the plan 4-0, with Councilmember Roy Lee absent for the voting portion of the meeting.

Some of the key issues and programs are identified below. Read the entire plan at coastalview.com.

Carpinteria Library

The new Carpinteria municipal library is set to open in July 2022, and a new city librarian has been hired: Jody Thomas.

Thomas, a graduate of both Carpinteria High School and UC Santa Barbara, introduced herself to the group on Saturday. “Our family considers (Carpinteria) the center of the universe,” she said.

Thomas offered up some goals for her time with the library, touching on how Covid-19 has affected libraries as a whole.

“There is a surprising amount of things to do,” she added. “The pandemic has been devastating for libraries. People who don’t need to use the library have stopped using the library. But that will change.”

Currently on Thomas’ agenda, alongside new Assistant City Manager Michael Ramirez, is creating a new website for the library and re-barcoding each of the estimated 12,000 library’s items.

Councilmember Lee questioned whether Montecito would also be making the transition to a municipal library away from the larger Santa Barbara system, as had been previously discussed.

City Manager Dave Durflinger clarified that Montecito – for now – would be staying within the larger Santa Barbara system, with the potential to become a branch of the Carpinteria Library. It all comes down to funding, Durflinger said; Carpinteria has Measure X funding for the library project, while Montecito relies primarily on donations.

Before July 2022, the city library must, among other things: settle a formal agreement with the Black-Gold Library system; create new library cards; hire a library specialist, a library technician and library pages; establish a budget for 2022-2023; and adapt a mission statement and by-laws.

The current budget for 2021-2022 stands at $230,000 for start-up costs and $280,000 for current operations. Funding sources come from the general fund and Measure X.

Youth engagement

The group identified youth engagement as a high priority. Ramirez discussed a program that would partner with the school district, while Mayor Wade Nomura suggested a youth council – made up of high school volunteers – that would advise the council on youth issues.

So far, the program has reached a verbal agreement with the Carpinteria Unified School District to have a community resource deputy spend at least one day a week at the middle and high schools.

Ramirez said a good way to increase youth engagement in Carpinteria would be to involve kids who need community service hours – often the kids who need the most intervention, rather than the

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Under Covid-19 guidelines, a number of temporary parklets line the streets of Carpinteria. At Saturday’s work plan meeting, the group discussed a permanent parklet program.

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kids who would typically apply for such a program, he said.

Councilmember Natalia Alarcon said she has been approached by a few schools who are interested in a larger involvement with the council, as well as increasing relationships between students and law enforcement.

Funding for a youth engagement program would come from the general and measure X funds. There is no budget yet.

Business licenses and short-term rental enforcement program

The city wants to create an enforcement plan for business licenses, involving three city departments: administrative services, code compliance, and the legal services team, as discussed by Director of Administrative Services Licette Maldonado.

The program would track license renewals, community outreach and fee collection to help the city better handle issues with business licenses. The goal is to have a program up and running by June 2022.

“Most people comply (with business licenses.) But there’s a few scofflaws who cost us a lot of time and money for enforcement,” Durflinger said.

A budget has not yet been set. The funding for the program would come from the general fund.

Senior center

Although not on the initial work plan, a number of community members showed up and asked the group about the potential of a senior/community center within Carpinteria.

Rosalyn Kohute, who has been vocal about the issue in the past, encouraged the city to make a senior/community center a priority. She referenced other

recent community projects, such as the skatepark, that took a number of years to build: “We don’t have ten years,” she said, to the agreement of public commenters.

Kohute said a senior/community center would have the backing of many city residents, and that it is an important issue for the city to address.

“There are a lot of groups that are willing to stop forward. We just need an umbrella (to start),” she said.

Councilmember Gregg Carty said the potential for a senior/community center has been discussed “for years,” prior to his time on the council.

“It’s going of those things that gets talked about and then passed along,” Carty said. He suggested incorporating a center into the veterans building.

The council voted to add the item onto the city’s agenda. A staff report will be brought back to the council.

Parking management, Downtown-T parklet program

The group discussed parking in Carpinteria, identifying both a parking management plan and a Downtown-T parklet permit program as priorities.

The city first conducted a parking demand analysis in 2001, with an update in 2009 and additional data collected in 2019.

“We just approved the parking study,” Durflinger said. “Now, (Walker Consultants) will create a master plan of the downtown area of public parking… helping to develop a parking management plan.”

The plan is scheduled to be presented and approved by the end of winter 2022.

The creation of the plan is funded by Measure A funds, costing approximately $10,000.

Also discussed was a Downtown-T

parklet program. Under Covid-19 guidelines, a number of temporary parklets line Carpinteria streets and will remain until June 30, 2022.

The council discussed in November the potential for a permanent parklet program, with the goal of helping restaurants who utilize the parklets for outdoor dining. “(We are) looking into standardizing parklets,” Public Works Director John Ilasin said. “Parklets are not going to go away.”

A potential parklet permit program will be presented by the end of spring 2022, with an ordinance established in summer of 2022. The cost to create a program would be $10,000, and is funded

by Measure A. Separate from both of these items, Councilmember Lee asked about the potential for an employee permit parking program, citing feedback from the public.

Durflinger said city staff will look into the issue and bring a report back to the council.

Off-leash dogs

While not on the agenda, public commenters complained about issues stemming from off-leash dogs and dog excrement, during an item on the Rincon Bluffs preserve. Public commenter Susan Allen said she has been harassed by off-leash dogs and their owners while on walks.

Planning Commission member Jane Benefield suggested taking pictures of repeat offenders to post to social media.

Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Director Matthew Roberts said the department will discuss putting more signs up, reminding visitors of the guidelines surrounding dog excrement and off-leash dogs.

He also discussed the off-leash dog park. An off-leash pilot program for dogs was conducted in El Carro Park between October 2020 and October 2021. The next step for staff is to obtain permits for a permanent off-leash dog park within Carpinteria city limits, estimated for June 2023.

The project’s budget is $1 million.

Funding would come from the park improvement fund, grants and other sources.

Durflinger agreed to look into creating an informational campaign within city limits regarding off-leash dog rules.

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County Covid-19 case rate dips slightly

On Jan. 21, the county reported a case rate of 180.37 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people, with a 17.4% test positivity rate – down slightly from the prior reporting week.

Last week, the county reported 207.29 cases per 100,000 people, with a test positivity rate of 21.8%.

As of Jan. 25, the county has seen 74,373 cases of Covid-19, with 5,910 active cases.

The majority of cases, as of Jan. 1, are of the Omicron variant. Prior to the rise of the Omicron variant, according to county reports, the most reported variant was the Delta variant.

Two deaths were reported on Monday.

Both individuals were older than 70, with underlying medical conditions. One lived in Santa Ynez Valley, while the other lived in Santa Maria.

Three deaths were reported on Tuesday. Two individuals were between 5069, and one was older than 70. Two had underlying health conditions, according to the county dashboard. One lived in Orcutt, one in Santa Maria and one in the city of Sana Barbara.

66% of the county is fully vaccinated, with 745,782 doses administered.

The south county unincorporated area – Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria – reported 29 new cases on Tuesday, for a total of 2,946 cases.

The county requested over 200,000 athome Covid-19 tests from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration for county residents. As of last week, nearly 57,000 tests were distributed to local groups. The county held a second one-day distribution event on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. and scheduled to end at 4 p.m.; by 12 p.m., all tests had been picked up.

More tests are expected to be delivered to the county in the next few weeks.

“Through the receipt of these initial

test kit shipments, we are on the road to community members having regular access to free, at-home test kits,” County Public Health Director Van Do-Reynoso said in a press release.

“It is only through the many partners that have agreed to assist in test kit distribution that we are able to ensure equity of access for all of our Santa Barbara County communities.”

Order four Covid-19 tests through USPS at special.usps.com/testkits. The tests are rapid, antigen at-home tests, and give results within 30 minutes.

To learn where to get vaccinated for Covid-19, visit publichealthsbc.org/ vaccine.

To get tested for Covid-19, visit publichealthsbc.org/testing. For more information from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, call 211 and press #4 or email the county at PHDDOC. PIOCommunitySupport@sbcphd.org.

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Planners approve Rincon Trail Project despite soaring community pushback

Planning commission approves trail 3-1, with Commissioner Callender dissenting

BY RYAN P. CRUZ The Carpinteria Planning Commission passed the Rincon Trail Project at its Jan. 18 meeting, choosing from four proposals an option that was not favored by the soaring community – who showed up strong to the public hearing to voice concern for the future of their launching point on the bluffs, “Little Diamondhead.”

A group of paragliding and hang-gliding enthusiasts spoke during public comment, asking that the commissioners to consider the project Alternative 4, which would reroute the path in a way that would leave their fly-zone unaffected.

The unique spot, they said, was a gathering place and home base for the soaring community and deserved to stay as is.

Despite the pushback from the glider pilots, and some similar questions from Commissioner John Callender about the decision-making process, the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified and the planning commission accepted Alternative 3, the proposal option preferred by a majority of city staff. The motion was passed in a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner Callender opposed.

“I think that we are failing the test of empathy,” he said, addressing the dozens who showed up to support the gliders.

Chair Jane Benefield and Commissioner David Allen both commented that the soaring community’s concerns were considered, but that ultimately the commission had to decide on what would be best in the long run. The Rincon Trail Project is part of the greater California Coastal Trail, Allen said, and would be used for “generations and generations” in the future.

“The most people that will benefit from this project is the general public, not the soaring community,” Benefield said. “I don’t hear anybody say you can’t soar with this trail – and that would be Alternative 3 – you just can’t do it like you did before.”

Along with certifying the EIR, the approval checks all the boxes for the project to move forward with conditional use and coastal development permits to start on the 850-foot stretch of trail between the city and Rincon Beach Park. The rest of

The Rincon Mulit-Use Trail project’s 2,800 linear feet stretches across county, city and CalTrans property, at 16feet wide – all concrete – and with protective fencing and railings.

“The most people that will benefit from this project is the general public, not the soaring community ... I don’t hear anybody say you can’t soar with this trail – and that would be Alternative 3 – you just can’t do it like you did before.”

––Planning Commission Chair Benefield

the multi-use trail lies in Santa Barbara County, which is slated to begin as soon as the project is passed by Carpinteria City Council.

Principal Planner Nick Bobroff described the project as a “tricky, multi-jurisdictional project” that required input and coordination between Carpinteria, the county of Santa Barbara, CalTrans and Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.

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Fed up

As a freedom-loving American, I am fed up. President Joe Biden, the Democratic Party and criminal radicals are destroying our country. And rhino Republicans are too cowardly to fight for what is right.

Case in point: the southern border has vanished, lawlessness is on the rise, Americans are losing basic freedoms, our energy sector has been destroyed and America is the laughingstock of the world. Russia, China, North Korea and Iran are becoming more aggressive under our weak president.

Going forward, how can our republic survive if things continue like this? It cannot. In the next election, we need to elect leaders who put the welfare of Americans and our country first.

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Smoke-free air is a right

Smoking is often regarded as a health issue because it is responsible for 480,000 deaths per year in the United States, including more than 41,000 deaths resulting from secondhand smoke exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What we often overlook is that smoking should also be regarded as a social justice issue. African Americans, low-income neighborhoods and other marginalized identities are targeted by the tobacco industry’s predatory practices. Those 41,000 deaths a year can be prevented through proper legislation and ordinances; it starts in your city.

As California begins to move towards multi-unit housing properties and away from single-family neighborhoods, especially in urban areas, we must implement

Though the report offered four alternatives for the planning commissioners to choose from, the choice ultimately came between Alternative 3 and Alternative 4, with the soaring community at the center of discussion. Alternative 3 would require the least amount of “earthwork,” city staff said, and Alternative 4 could pose some problems with rerouting walkers and hikers in order to avoid the gliders’ fly-zone.

Choosing the option that would ap-

policies and practices that keep our families of color safe. Secondhand smoke can cause serious health problems in children. Per the CDC guidelines, parents can help prevent harm from secondhand smoke by not allowing anyone to smoke anywhere in or near their home. Unfortunately, for many families living in multiunit housing, this is not a possibility.

Future Leaders of America recognizes this discrepancy, and you should too.

In addition to the smoke-free multiunit housing ordinances, a permanent restriction of flavored tobacco products is another necessary step to improve the overall health equity of our community.

To improve the health equity and life expectancy of our communities of color, we should work to establish policies that keep low-income communities in mind.

Ector Flores-Garcia Santa Barbara

pease the soaring community would also detract from one of the path’s main purposes – providing a scenic trail to enjoy the coast’s unique terrain, according to Commissioner John Moyer. Alternative 4 would route the bike path along the busy highway.

“There’s nothing on the freeway worth looking at, that’s for sure,” Moyer said.

After a 10-day period for an appeal, the project will move forward to Carpinteria City Council, and then on to the Coastal Commission for final certification before construction.

As the planning commission moved for the vote of approval, a few groans from the public elicited some last-minute comments from Chair Benefield. She said that in situations like this, the commission must take the staff reports, committee recommendations and public sentiment into consideration – but that the final decision must be made for the greater public benefit.

“I know it’s dear to your heart,” she said. “We have to make a decision, that’s what we do.”

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Aliso, Summerland principal reflects on first semester “The halls are there (and) they’re filled with laughter.”

BY EVELYN SPENCE

Veronica Gallardo is no stranger to the area. Santa Barbara has been her home for over 20 years, after she followed two of her siblings from the Bay Area to UC Santa Barbara.

But tackling her first semester as a principal at the Aliso and Summerland schools during a Covid-19 pandemic?

That was a first.

“I can’t think of anything more precious or important to be doing right now than serving children in this capacity,” Gallardo told CVN. “Despite what everyone has been going through, what you see around campus is a team of faculty that are ready to go, every single morning.”

Gallardo was raised in the Bay Area as one of seven kids, and is one of four who graduated from UC Santa Barbara.

Her husband is a Santa Barbara local, so she stayed in the area after graduation and built a home.

Over the past 20 years, Gallardo has taught all over Santa Barbara in a number of capacities, spearheading studies in science, literacy, language and more. She has served as a trustee at Santa Barbara City College since 2012, and holds a master’s in science literacy from California State University, Fullerton, a California reading specialist credential and a multiple subject teaching credential beyond her undergraduate degree. She also previously served as a consultant to help train other teachers as well.

One of more difficult parts of operating during the pandemic has been not allowing parents in the classrooms, to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Parents are unable to “share the classroom,” Gallardo said, as they would have been in a traditional school year.

But having children fill the halls of Aliso was one of her favorite memories from the first semester as principal. Sometimes, she said, she would simply look outside

–Veronica Gallardo

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As the principal of the Aliso and Summerland schools, Veronica Gallardo reflects on her first semester with the district during Covid-19 and how her love for science influences her job.

her window – which faces the courtyard – at students learning and laughing.

“The halls are there (and) they’re filled with laughter,” she said.

But most of all, she said she was fortunate to see the children interact with the world around them and learn new things for the first time, even during the pandemic. She noted that children have come up to her in the cafeteria, “giving me a heartshaped drawing,” and have expressed excitement over a love for science.

Gallardo said she has a particular love for the field of science, and that she loves popping into a classroom to act as a substitute.

“If I’m asked to pop into a classroom and teach, I get 10 more hours of energy (…) to teach science and literacy and language – that’s what I love,” she emphasized, stating she was initially concerned that she would lose the opportunity to teach once she took the administrative position.

Over the second semester, Gallardo said there are a number of field trips and life events she is excited for Summerland and Aliso students to experience, and that students and teachers are doing their best to help guide students through the school year with some sense of normalcy.

“You see happy children around campus, children that love science, children that love the extra community activities that their teachers are doing for them,” she said. “Carpinteria is truly a special place. I think the children and the families are fortunate.”

Student absentee rate 17% due to Omicron surge Covid-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 schools in California

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SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK DIANA RIGBY CUSD SUPERINTENDENT

During the Omicron surge these past two weeks, the student absentee rate has been approximately 17%, with staff absences under 10%. We are grateful for adequate substitute and colleague coverage of classes these past two weeks.

Appreciation

I would like to recognize and thank the site administrators, teachers, staff and the district nurse for their calm and steady leadership and service for our school communities during this latest pandemic crisis. Their relentless focus on students and student well-being fosters a positive and reassuring school climate.

On Jan. 12, CDPH updated the Covid-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 schools, which provided improvements to managing students exposed to Covid-19 in a K-12 setting, including individual-level quarantine recommendations and additional group-tracing strategy. These updated protocols can be found on the district website, cusd.net.

State Covid-19 test kits for students

Last week, CUSD distributed more than 4,000 Covid-19 test kits to all CUSD students, with a limit of two tests per student. Staff and students may also participate in free testing with Aptitude Clinical Diagnostics at the district office (weekly for staff) or at Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, for staff and students.

remaining Chromebooks will be distributed to all schools for extras when loaners and replacements are needed. We are also piloting new screen monitoring software, DyKnow, for CMS and CHS teachers to eliminate distractions on the Chromebooks and increase student engagement.

CMS afterschool soccer

Sixty CMS boys and girls are participating in twice weekly soccer on separate times in the CMS afterschool soccer program, lead by coaches Francisco Andrade and Michaelle Dario.

First semester grades at CMS and CHS

Seventy-four percent of CMS students earned a 3.0 or higher GPA, with a school average GPA of 3.27. 60% of CHS students earned a 3.0 or higher GPA in 2021, with a school average GPA of 3.00.

Updated technology

2,000 new Chromebooks for students are being distributed at all school sites.

Librarians and office staff are checking out the Chromebooks to students in Aeries by scanning the serial numbers.

All old Chromebooks will be repurposed for classroom sets in grades K-3 and all

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Summerland school is formed and ready for concrete, which should begin this week. The CHS administration building started proofing insulation with a short pause for rain. The first layer of roofing will waterproof the roof in the event of more rain before the final roofing layer. Lathing installation will begin this week and will seal the building to be watertight. Both projects are affected

by Covid-19 labor shortages, resulting in slower progress over the next few weeks.

Visit the CUSD Measure U website to view great photographs and drone footage of the construction process.

Diana Rigby is the current superintendent of Carpinteria Unified School District. She is focused on improving teaching and learning for all CUSD students and welcomes parent and community input and feedback. For more information about CUSD, log on to cusd.net, or contact Diana at drigby@cusd.net or (805) 684-4511x222.

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David Griggs to retire from Carpinteria History Museum/Historical Society Director/curator ends 36-year career leading the Valley’s nonprofit

BY AMY OROZCO David Griggs, director/curator of the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and Museum of History, has announced that he will retire at the end of September.

Dorothy Thielges, president of the nonprofit’s Board of Trustees, said Griggs has held the position for 36 years.

“What started as a job, and developed into a career, became my life’s work. I have enjoyed every day fulfilling my capacity as the museum’s director and curator, but more than that, feel both privileged, honored, and blessed to have been entrusted with the care of this special community’s cultural history,” Griggs said.

“I don’t know of a more beautiful, fascinating, and enriching community to work in. Plus, daily lunch at the beach!”

The public may know Griggs from his more high-profile roles, such as developing and growing the popular and widely-known monthly museum marketplace for a dependable revenue stream as well as a space for community interaction; expanding the annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire into a beloved tradition; introducing bus trips to other museums and culturally significant destinations; and developing and providing school tours tailored to class curricula for students from across the region, from the Conejo Valley to the Goleta Valley.

The museum is a self-sufficient, self-sustaining organization without reliance on government funding, and Griggs said he was proud of growing and maintaining a balanced budget for the organization.

“We have built and grown an endowment fund from $2,000, when I started in 1986, to what recently topped $2 million

For over three and a half decades, David Griggs has been at the helm of the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and Museum of History. In September of this year, the director/curator will retire.

“I have promised to return to the museum to visit, especially treasure-hunting the marketplace or mixing-up my famous Wassail punch for the annual Holiday Open House.”

––David Griggs

dollars,” Griggs said.

A lot has changed at the museum since Griggs took its helm. As he recounted, “I am so very proud of the many improvements made to the exhibits, the museum building and landscape, publication of

our history-packed newsletter, and, perhaps most importantly, the growth of our dedicated museum volunteer family and general membership. Without the help of so many, I would not have been able to accomplish these things. We, together,

have built a beautiful and reputable museum in which we all take great pride!”

Bradley Miles, previous president of the Board of Trustees, was instrumental in museum building construction projects before and during Griggs’ tenure.

“David and I had a lot of fun together, did lots of crazy things. We took a horse pack trip to Valley of the Moon behind Carpinteria, and on the second morning we saw fresh bear tracks covering our recent tracks and got right on the Chismahoo trail out of there! … and he didn’t mince his words towards me about anything,” Miles said.

Griggs said that what he will miss most is the dedicated family of museum volunteers and all his other friends in the community, saying he could not have accomplished what he did without them.

Before his retirement date on Sept. 30, he plans to finish a few projects; notably, the construction of a small addition to the facility for increased storage of the collection.

“I have promised to return to the museum to visit, especially treasure-hunting the marketplace or mixing-up my famous Wassail punch for the annual Holiday Open House,” Griggs said. “I thank everyone for all of the love and support I have received through my 36 years at the helm of this very special museum!”

“He will be terribly missed. Now, the board’s recruitment committee has undertaken the seemingly impossible task of finding his replacement,” Thielges said.

For more information, contact the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society at (805) 684-3112 or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

Amy Orozco serves on the board of directors of the Carpinteria Historical Society.

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Carpinteria artist showcased in SB show

The new exhibition “The Sky Hasn’t Fallen Yet” featuring artwork by Carpinteria artist Sabaitide is now open at the Art from Scrap gallery in Santa Barbara.

This is the first show for Sabaitide, an Asian American writer and artist from Ventura. Sabaitide said her artwork is a way to explore her roots in Buddhism and Western perspective, according to the author’s biography.

Art from Scrap is located at 302 E. Cora St. in Santa Barbara. The show will be up through March 19. For more information, visit sabaitide.com.

Arts Center opens spring workshop registration

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www.abstractartcollective.com Carpinteria artist Sabaitide’s first show is on view at the Art from Scrap Gallery in Santa Barbara.

Workshop registration at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is now open, the center announced Tuesday.

Classes run from Feb. 5 through June 1. For adults, the center offers classes in jewelry making, plein air beach painting, watercolor painting, white line wood cutting, guitar and more. Youth classes include acrylic painting, watercolor painting and a Valentine’s workshop. Some classes are held indoors, while others are held in the Koch Courtyard.

Register for classes at carpinteriaartscenter.org.

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Additional days scheduled for construction on San Ysidro Road

Three more days were scheduled for additional work on San Ysidro Road: Jan. 21, 27 and 28. Construction works will direct traffic in that area during those days, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., as crews work on utilities.

Work continues on the Highway 101 construction project, with the speed limit set to 55 miles per hour throughout construction zones.

On the northbound side, one lane on the Route 150 to Sheffield Drive, as well as the on- and off-ramps at Bailard Avenue and the off-ramp at North Padaro Lane, is closed Sunday nights between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. The same areas are closed Monday through Thursday nights, between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

The on- and off-ramps at Bailard Avenue are also closed between Monday through Thursday days, 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.

The on-ramp at Sheffield Drive is now closed, with a reopening date scheduled for July 13. A detour is available on San Ysidro Road.

On the southbound side, one lane between Sheffield Drive and Santa Claus Lane, as well as the on- and off-ramps at South Padaro and Santa Claus lanes, are closed on Sunday nights between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Those same areas are closed Monday through Thursday nights, between 8 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.

The on- and off-ramps at South Padaro Lane and Santa Claus Lane are also closed Monday through Thursday days between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The off-ramp at Evans Avenue closed Jan. 23, with an anticipated reopening of Oct. 24.

On the Summerland segment, located between Sheffield Drive and North Padaro Lane, concrete pouring continues on the freeway itself. Workers are also focusing on the retaining walls on the southbound side of Ortega Hill.

Crews also continue work on the back wall and construction slabs for the new northbound bridge at the Sheffield Drive interchange, as well as on the retaining walls for the Evans Avenue undercrossing.

On the Padaro segment, between North Padaro and Santa Claus lanes,

Workers pour concrete at the Santa Claus and South Padaro lanes interchange. crews are working on the remainder on the bridge on the Santa Claus and South Padaro lanes interchange.

Mixing concrete continues at the mix site, located at North Padaro Lane near the southbound Highway 101 on-ramp.

Construction workers are also installing undergroup supports for a new sound wall by Oceanview Park.

On the Carpinteria segment, between Santa Claus Lane and Bailard Avenue, workers are finishing up intersection improvements at the Santa Monica and Via Real intersection. New overhead signs are available on the north and southbound sides of the Highway 101.

Between Santa Ynez Avenue and Santa Monica Creek, construction crews are finishing the sound walls.

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What’s new at the harbor seal rookery?

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High Adult Count

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Pup Count

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Harbor seals in California numbered about 30,000 when counted in 2004 and a slight decline was noted in 2012. There has been no recent census.

Local information suggests the mainland coast population, from Mexico to Point Conception, is around 1,000-2,000, with many more on the Channel Islands.

California sea lions number around 260,000, and elephant seals around 180,000, when counted in 2014. Harbor seals do not migrate, with one source indicating most stay within a 15-to-31-mile range.

Disturbances

The seals were flushed into the ocean by trespassing beachwalkers once, by oil industry people watching from the base of the pier, by jet skiers, and by a low-flying plane advertising the Chumash Casino.

If you walk the beach, please do not hesitate to let people know the seals are not threatened by Covid-19, but they are by human disturbance. For information on Sealwatch, call (805) 684-2247.

Drivers can take an alternative route while the Evans Avenue southbound off-ramp is closed.

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The Carpinteria harbor seal rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Carpinteria State Beach. Please remember not to bring dogs, bicycles or loud voices to view the seals. Harbor seals, when disturbed, may flee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers ask that dogs remain outside the rope area at all times. Volunteers needed. Call (805) 684-2247 or email carpsealwatch@gmail.com. To find out more, visit carpinteriasealwatch.org.

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Hilltop Flowers named Small Business of the Year Chamber of Commerce announces regional business award winners

BY DEBRA HERRICK Hilltop Flowers Inc. of Carpinteria has been named Small Business of the Year by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria. The chamber announced the honor to Hilltop Flowers along with several other regional business award winners, including Cox Communications (Large Business of the Year); E. J. Harrison & Sons (Milestone Business Award); and Better Together Fund (Non-Profit of the Year).

Carpinteria-based Hilltop Flowers began in 1976 when John Welty was helping his son, John Jr., with a Future Farmers of America (FFA) project at Carpinteria High School. The two took a trip to Los Angeles to buy a new product for the region – baby’s breath (gypsophila) – and they started to grow it.

At the time, Welty was working at Welty Allstate Agency, a business he opened in Santa Barbara in the 60s. He and his wife Vera decided to start a small family business on the side, growing baby’s breath and statice, and together with their four children, the Weltys have now owned their Carpinteria Valley farm for over 45 years, turning the one-time side hobby to a nationwide wholesale provider of cut flowers.

For years, Welty would wake up early to make sales calls to buyers on the East Coast and in the Midwest, and Vera would spend her available time preparing shipping documents. Boxes would then be consolidated and shipped across the country.

“I found it was easy to market,” Welty said. “And in 10 years, we were the biggest grower of baby’s breath on the South Coast. We had 60 some acres at that time.”

Soon John Jr. and his wife Nancy Welty joined Hilltop, helping to expand the company’s flower product line. Later, in 1999, as John Jr. transitioned to managing the family’s avocado farm, Welty’s daughter, Karen Graf, took a fulltime role at the company and eventually managing all day-to-day operations.

Welty’s other children, Alain and Marc, worked at Hilltop when they were young, but as adults moved on to pursue their chosen careers: Alain as the owner of an Allstate agency in Santa Barbara, and Marc, as a teacher, principal and educator.

“It was a lot of fun having the family at the farm,” Welty said. “My wife would bring the grandkids down to the office and put them in a swing and they loved it. They would see the hundreds and hundreds of boxes shipping a day. Most of the kids grew up in the business and they all had their things to do.”

The business changed for the Weltys in 2010, when low-cost flower imports from South America flooded the U.S. market.

Hilltop couldn’t compete with the prices for imported baby’s breath, Welty said.

Hilltop stopped producing baby’s

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Carpinteria Valley flower growers since 1976, Hilltop Flowers, Inc. has been named Small Business of the Year by the South Coast Chamber of Commerce. The award honors one business from the countywide region, including Carpinteria, Montecito, Santa Barbara and Goleta. From left, Hilltop owners Karen Graf, John Welty and Vera Welty and longtime employees Crystal Sturgeon and Abel Garcia.

“My wife would bring the grandkids down to the office and put them in a swing and they loved it. They would see the hundreds and hundreds of boxes shipping a day. Most of the kids grew up in the business and they all had their things to do.” breath and focused on growing dahlias, ranunculus, snapdragons, gypsy dianthus, belladonna, bells of Ireland and sunflowers.

Today, Hilltop grows cut flowers across 10 acres of open field and three acres of greenhouses.

“We’ve had the same guys and their families working for us for years, some for more than 30 years and everyone for at least 20,” Welty said, also acknowledging that Vera has been a driving force of the business. “This could not have been done without my wife.”

Indeed, Vera was critical in the company’s community engagement, designing flower arrangements for community

Before: A young John Jr. Welty, left, stands in a field of baby’s breath at Hilltop Flowers. To his right is a Hilltop employee, and his father, John Sr., far left. Baby’s breath was the first flower the company grew.

–– John Welty

events and donating thousands of flowers over the years to fundraisers and nonprofits, including local schools, Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club, Girls Inc. and the Carpinteria Community Awards Gala.

“I had a lot of fun working and making flower arrangements for events,” Vera said. “I’m a designer, that was my thing.”

Community service is an essential part of business at Hilltop, Graf, Welty’s daughter and operations manager, said. At the beginning of the pandemic, when the flower distribution chain was disrupted, Hilltop offered free flowers at senior residences, foodbank distribution points and distributed flowers at the local post office.

“One common theme for Hilltop

Flowers and the Welty family is the act of giving,” Graf said. “On behalf of my family, we are incredibly honored to be selected for this award and we look forward to continuing to be supportive of our Carpinteria community.”

For his part, Welty said he thinks he has been “pretty lucky” to grow flowers in Carpinteria and to be part of a family business. “I never had a day that I went to work in the flower business that I didn’t like. I had great workers too. And it doesn’t make you a multi-millionaire but it’s a lot of fun. You pay your bills, and you have everything you need for your family.”

Hilltop Flowers and the other regional award recipients will be honored with a luncheon on Friday, Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The afternoon will include an annual membership meeting where the 2022 executive officers and board members will be formally installed and the outgoing board members will be celebrated for their contributions to the organization, followed by the Regional Business Awards ceremony. For tickets, contact the chamber at (805) 967-2500 ext. 105, or Michele@ SBSCChamber.com.

After: From left, John Jr. Welty, Karen Graf, Vera Welty and John Welty recreate the original photo taken at Hilltop Flowers. Today, chocolate lace grows on this section of a field now covered with avocado trees.

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A decade of simple business tricks with Tidepools CVN

TRADE SECRETS M E G A N WA L D R E P If the owners Jody and Andria Kester had to sum up their shop Tidepools in one sentence, it would be this: beachedthemed decor has something for everyone.

Tidepools is the charming boutique with a hand-painted sign near 6th Street toward the beach, one of the beloved family-owned shops on – Linden Avenue, where customers call and ask for Jody or Andria Kester by name.

Once you step through the doors, you’ll notice their merchandise is presented in thoughtful vignettes throughout the store – no gaudy or touristy items here. The curiosity shop is a treat for your eyes and your wallet, offering a range of products from $5 to a $1,000 and up. The ladies have been in business for over 11 years, and they’ve got their market down right.

“I think I read (my favorite piece of business advice) somewhere. ‘If you can do what you love, then it’s not a job.’”

Jody Kester told me. The funny thing is, Jody read the quote after she and her niece, Andria, had already opened Tidepools. “I thought, ‘Why didn’t I think of that when I was younger?’ Then I realized I’m already doing it.”

Jody’s resume is stacked with major retailers such as Saks, Nordstrom and Williams Sonoma. And after working in retail for over 40 years, Jody’s trade secret is something she learned from corporate: when it comes to your customers, go the extra mile.

“Nordstrom gives classes on how to do it. Simple things, like never point where an item is located: show the customer yourself. Tips like that.” Jody noted that she feels that retail is overall lacking in

customer service these days, so nurturing customers is an easy way to stand out from the pack.

“I’m always polite and act interested because I am interested,” Jody said.

“And it’s just fun. You kind of get a little friendship out (of) the moments with your customers.”

Aside from focusing on local makers or made-in-the-U.S. items, exclusivity is another way Tidepools differs from the competition, showcasing local artisans that you literally can’t find anywhere else.

For example, a woman from Ventura designs semi-precious stones, such as Peruvian opals and Japanese glass beads, onto strong upholstery string for necklaces and bracelets that are dainty but made to last. This design is so exclusive that the designer, Susan Asher, Jody Kester doesn’t have a name for the business yet.

I’m intrigued. Jody said you can find the pieces on the front counter if they haven’t already flown out the door.

In addition to co-running the shop, Andria makes jewelry and sells photography under her label, Whitewater, while also curating other specialty items. Think of it as a specialty shop, located within the seaside boutique.

Jody had one more piece of advice to add before we hung up the phone. “Mix up your merchandise. That way, if you don’t like shells, you might like a vase, lotion or jewelry,” she said. “Just mix it up, so there’s something for everyone.”

As a preview of what kind of goodies to expect, head to their Instagram account @tidepoolscarpinteria for beautifully staged images that plop the shop’s “jewel box” feel right onto your social media feed. And when you get a chance to go in, their sweet-natured pup, Nala, will be happy to see you, too.

“Just mix it up, so there’s something for everyone.”

Tidepools is located at 619 Linden Ave. The phone number is (805) 684-2000.

ANDRIA LESTER PHOTOS

Owners of Tidepools Jody and Andria Kester – and dog Nala – have been open for business at 619 Linden Ave. for 11 years.

Megan Waldrep is a columnist and freelance writer, currently living on a 34-foot sailboat.

To learn more about Megan, visit meganwaldrep.com.

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Spotlight on Carpinteria photographers In this weekly series, local photographers share their recent works and inspiration with Coastal View readers.

Capturing magical moments WORDS AND PHOTOS

BY DAVID POWDRELL

I’m recently reminded that art, like loved ones, is temporary.

A brilliant orange sunset at Carpinteria Beach. Footsteps in the sand. A surf shack at Rincon. A rainbow towering across our grass-covered foothills. California poppies in morning light. Weathered chalk art on Linden Avenue. A dear friend.

I’m learning to sip more slowly these magical moments of temporary art and close friends as I age. I am grateful for it all as I stroll our beautiful community of Carpinteria with my trusty camera.

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Mike Quigley b roug ht CV N t o visit wild donkeys and witness a classic softball tournament in Arizona.

Quigley’s team won the 70s Major Level Division in the Bullhead City Winter Classic Softball Tournament, with five wins and one loss.

“Make sure you bring some fresh carrots to share with the donkeys,” he said.

“They will follow you everywhere.”

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95-years-young Betty Coffey, left, took a quick trip to Vegas recently with a copy of CVN. Over the four-day trip, she tackled the annual Senior Bowling Tournament with bowlers from all over the county. Her son Pat Keithley, right, served as her teammate.

She said he was instrumental in keeping the team high up on the leaderboard.

“At 95 years young, I still enjoy a bit of fun!” she said. “It is a trip we look forward to every year and I was elated to bring along the CVN for posterity.”

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Sunday, January 16

2312 hrs / Warrant / 1100 block Casitas Pass Road

2119 hrs / Public Intoxication / Sentar Road

A reporting party called for a welfare check on a male laying on the sidewalk.

Deputies arrived and found a man heavily intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and booked at the Santa Barbara County Jail.

2038 hrs / DUI / Padaro Lane

A man was seen backing his truck out of a parking stall at Loon Point Parking.

The vehicle was previously the subject of a Be On Lookout for reckless driving.

California Highway Patrol responded and arrested him for driving under the influence.

Monday, January 17

1409 hrs / Petty Theft / 2200 block Ortega Hill Road

Deputies were initially dispatched to a situation at a local liquor store. It was discovered that during a verbal argument, a subject stole a cell phone and earbuds. The complaint will be submitted to the DA’s office.

0018 hrs / Narcotics / 4100 block Carpinteria Avenue

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for having an expired registration. During the investigation, the driver consented to a search and the search yielded a purple baggie containing 0.6 grams of meth. The driver was cited and released.

Tuesday, January 18

A vehicle was stopped for multiple traffic violations. The driver was found in possession of narcotic paraphernalia while on a suspended license and was arrested. A passenger was arrested for an active local warrant for $15,000.

Friday, January 21

0829 hrs / Mail Theft / Padaro Lane

The reporting party said that multiple locked mailboxes were pried open.

There is no suspect information

0842 hrs / Citizen Arrest / 500 block Linden Avenue

Deputies were called in for a report of an employee refusing to leave the business. The business owner reported that a man was refusing to follow company policies for Covid-19, and was ordered to leave the property. The man continued to refuse orders from the business owner and law enforcement and was ultimately arrested on a citizen arrest.

0857 hrs / Violation of Protection Order / Camellia Circle

A man was arrested for violation of a protection order when he returned to his mother’s home.

2356 hrs / Warrant / 4800 block Carpinteria Avenue

A man was located loitering behind a business. He was found to have six outstanding local warrants and was arrested.

1003 hrs / Vandalism / Hixon Road

Saturday, January 22

1504 hrs / Narcotics / Via Real

On Wednesday, an unknown suspect(s) broke the victim’s window, entered her car and took credit cards and a debit card. The suspect(s) used the card at Target in Goleta. The suspect(s) purchased $3,900.00 worth of items.

Vandalism investigation.

Two people were contacted in a parked vehicle. The man was under a domestic violation restraining order and was arrested. A consent search found a small quantity of meth and someone else’s debit card in the woman’s possession, and she was cited.

Wednesday, January 19

0206 hrs / ID Theft Violations / 5 Street and Linden Avenue

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Two Los Angeles County residents were stopped for expired registration and for not stopping at a posted stop sign. During the investigation, one person admitted to possession of a meth pipe in the vehicle. Instead, deputies discovered meth, psilocybin mushrooms, suspected stolen credit cards/checks, and about three boxes full of business/ personal documents for a company. The owner of the company was contacted, who said the company had been robbed a few months ago. The owner will meet with deputies to identify the property and have it returned. Both the people were arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

Thursday, January 20

2039 hrs / DUI / El Carro Lane and Sterling Avenue

A vehicle was stopped for multiple moving violations. The driver was very intoxicated and on DUI probation with a suspended license. He performed poorly on sobriety field tests. He was arrested and a blood draw was performed at a local hospital.

1100 hrs / Vehicle Burglary / Park Lane

1918 hrs / Registration / 4900 block Dorrance Way

A traffic enforcement stop of a vehicle was conducted for not having registration. During the investigation, the driver said his license was suspended. The driver exited the vehicle and switched seats with a passenger, who had a valid license. The driver said he had a pocketknife. A broken glass pipe with drug residue was located, along with two bindles of meth and a bindle of heroin.

He was arrested and booked in Santa Barbara County Jail.

2335 hrs / DUI / 5th Street and Holly Avenue

While completing a contact with a transient on Carpinteria Avenue, a vehicle drove by and revved its engine.

Deputies were able to locate the vehicle a short time later and observed a man walking away from the open driver’s door. The man admitted to driving the vehicle and based on observations, sobriety field tests were conducted.

He performed poorly and was taken into custody. He provided a breath test which resulted in 0.13/0.13% BAC. He was booked.

Previously published police reports may be read online at coastalview.com

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Additional names released in CMS Fall 2021 Honor Roll

Carpinteria Middle School has announced dozens of additional names on its 2021 Fall Honor Roll (previously published in Coastal View News). “There was a systems error in Aeries and some CMS scholars were left off of the Honor Roll List,” said CMS Principal Lisa O’Shea. “Congratulations RedHawk Scholars!”

The additional honor roll awardees are listed below.

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Mail to: Carpinteria Historical Society, 956 Maple Ave., Carpinteria CA, 93013

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When Facebook, the company, changed its corporate name recently to Meta it pretty much drove a stake in the ground and put out the welcome mat to the Metaverse. Now everyone is talking about the Metaverse, but the question remains, what is it?

Here’s a general idea: a Metaverse is a series of interconnected virtual worlds. In the Metaverse, our identities will include an easy login, a unique ID, an avatar that represents us, metadata that follows us, and attestation so we can prove who we are.

The term ‘Metaverse’ is not new. Author Neal Stephenson used it in his 1992 science fiction novel, “Snow Crash.”

The Metaverse correlates directly with the Blockchain, Crypto world we are in today and is often considered the natural evolution of the internet.

Right now, we are in Web 3.0. The Metaverse is a key element in what the next version of the web, or future versions, will be like. But the technology to create a Metaverse is still in its infancy and a ‘Metaverse’ does not yet exist. Even what exactly it will be like when it does is largely undefined.

According to Matthew Ball, Managing Partner of EpyllionCo, which operates an early-stage venture fund, the Metaverse will function within certain parameters.

I’ve tried to summarize these below.

Be persistent: which is to say, it never resets, pauses or ends. It continues indefinitely.

Be synchronous and live: even though pre-scheduled and self-contained events will happen, just as they do in “real life,” the Metaverse will be a living experience that exists consistently for everyone and in real-time.

Be without any cap to concurrent users, while also providing each user with an individual sense of “presence”: everyone can be a part of the Metaverse and participate in a specific event/place/

The technology to create a Metaverse is still in its infancy and a ‘Metaverse’ does not yet exist. Even what exactly it will be like when it does is largely undefined. activity together, at the same time and with individual agency.

Be a fully functioning economy: individuals and businesses will be able to create, own, invest, sell and be rewarded for an incredibly wide range of “work” that produces “value” that is recognized by others.

Be an experience that spans both the digital and physical worlds, private and public networks/experiences, and open and closed platforms.

Offer unprecedented interoperability of data, digital items/assets, content and so on across each of these experiences: your Counter-Strike gun skin, for example, could also be used to decorate a gun in Fortnite, or be gifted to a friend on Facebook.

Be populated by “content” and “experiences” created and operated by a wide range of contributors, some of whom are independent individuals, while others might be informally organized groups or commercially focused enterprises.

But there’s also a lot of misunderstandings and misconceptions about the Metaverse – even whether we are already living in it (spoiler: we’re not!) – so stay tuned for my next column in which I’ll discuss exactly what the Metaverse is not.

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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CLUB SCENE Ismael Ulloa, left, Carpinteria Children’s Project director of community projects, spoke to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning last week about the nonprofit’s programs. He was welcomed by Club President Don Hall, right.

Children’s Project speaks to Rotary Club about organization’s benefits

From left, Montecito Bank & Trust Carpinteria team members Cindy Carrillo and Leo Fortunato presented CHS Booster Club Board Members Jarrett Johnson and Steve Raunsbak with a sponsorship check for Warrior Athletics.

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Montecito Bank & Trust (MB&T) team members presented a check to the Carpinteria High School Booster Club for the bank’s 2021-2022 Triple Arrow Premier Sponsorship last week.

Booster Club board members Jarrett Johnson and Steve Raunsbak accepted the check on behalf of Warrior Athletics. MB&T has sponsored CHS sports since 2018.

The CHS Booster Club meets monthly. The next meeting will be on Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.

Learn more by contacting boosters@warriorcountry.com.

The director of community projects at the Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP) spoke to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning last week about the nonprofit organization’s mission and programs.

CCP director of community projects, Ismael Ulloa, told club members about the organization’s resources which include a family resource center, Cal Fresh and Medi-Cal enrollment assistance and case management.

CCP serves Carpinteria children and their families starting from toddler age, and runs an early start program at Canalino and Aliso schools. The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County visits every second Wednesday, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Yoga is also offered on Saturdays for families.

According to Ulloa, since CCP first started, kindergarten readiness in the area has gone up from 10% to 70%.

Learn more at carpchildren.org or by calling (805) 566-1600.

Sunset Rotary moves meeting time, place

The Sunset Rotary Club now meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, according to Club President Stefanie Herrington.

Herrington currently serves as club president, while Tim Figueroa serves as Vice President for the rest of the Rotary club calendar year.

Learn more about the club at portal. clubrunner.ca/13370.

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For all the details and to register for this season, visit us on-line at

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Michelle Carter of Carpinteria and Sammy Mason of Santa Paula recently became engaged – while flying a private plane. The proposal took place in a 1940 J-3 Piper Cub owned by Mason’s mother.

“We love to go flying at sunset, and near the holidays, we attach a GoPro on the wing strut and put Santa hats on to take our annual Christmas photo. This year, Sammy had a different plan for our photo. He tapped me on the shoulder while I was flying and asked me to marry him,” Carter told CVN. The bride-elect graduated from Carpinteria High School, class of 2010, before receiving bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Southern California.

Carter is also a private pilot. Her parents are Mark and Josina Carter of Carpinteria.

The groom-elect is a commercial pilot. His parents are Pete and Rowena Mason of Santa Paula.

The couple will hold their wedding celebration on April 22, 2022, at 4 p.m., at Santa Paula Airport.

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Girls Inc. of Carpinteria explored the Coffin Family Trail over winter break, and some girls received new hiking shoes from Vasque Footwear.

From left, Suzette Clay, Genesis Esparza and Malia Alvarado study riffs and experiment with acoustics in a giant guitar at the MOXI.

Girls Inc. members, from left, Isla Naughter, Jimena Beltran and Malia Alvarado, play at the MOXI in Santa Barbara over winter break.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria members took several trips during winter break, exploring the larger county outside of Carpinteria, according to program specialist Alyssa Ornelas.

“Girls Inc. staff took advantage of winter break full day programming to give girls some new experiences outside of Carpinteria,” Ornelas said.

Girls got to visit the Museum of Exploration and In-

novation (MOXI) in Santa Barbara, while others hiked the Coffin Family Trail; some girls received new hiking shoes from Vasque Footwear for the hike.

See more about Girls Inc. at girlsinc-carp.org.

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Public Notices statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2021-0003476.

CITY OF CARPINTERIA 5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805) 684-5405 WWW.CARPINTERIA.CA.US NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CARPINTERIA PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 AT 5:30 P.M. Notice is hereby given that the City of Carpinteria Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 P.M. on Monday, February 7, 2022 to consider the following item: McCann Mini-Storage Mezzanine Expansion Planner: Syndi Souter Applicant: Howard Wittausch Project: 21-2123-CUPR/CDP Hearing on the request of Howard Wittausch on behalf of Janet A. McCann to consider Project 21-2123-CUPR/CDP (application filed August 11, 2021) for approval of a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and a Coastal Development Permit to construct a total of 13,000 square feet of mezzanine in two existing warehouse structures to create 182 new mini-storage rental units under the provisions of the Carpinteria Municipal Code (CMC) §14.20 – Commercial Planned Development District and §14.62 – Conditional Use Permit; and to approve an Exemption pursuant to §15301 and §15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The application involves APN 004-013-027, addressed as 1222 Cravens Lane.

The full agenda and associated staff reports will be available on Thursday, February 3, 2022 on the City’s Website here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/ agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment are available on the posted agenda at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/ agendas-meetings/.

Note:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Community Development by email at lorenae@ci.carpinteria.ca.us or by phone at 755-4410, or the California Relay Service at (866) 735-2929.

Notification two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.

Steve Goggia, Community Development Director Publish: January 27, 2022 _________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as THE BETS LIFE at 2176 EAST VALLEY ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. Mailing address: PO BOX 1394, SUMMERLAND, CA 93067. Full name of registrant(s): ELIZABETH O’BRIEN at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 12/08/2021. The registrant began transacting business on Nov 1, 2021. Signed: ELIZABETH O’BRIEN. 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) FBN2021-0003306.

Publish: Dec. 23, 30, 2021, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 _________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as BEDDA MIA at 1218 STATE ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): SICILY ON STATE, LLC at 4985 LINNE RD., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County 12/29/2021. The registrant began transacting business on Dec 26, 2021. Signed: ROMOLO DEPAOLIS, MANAGING MEMBER. 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

Publish: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 _________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SANTA BARBARA INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY at 5290 OVERPASS ROAD, SUITE 128, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. Full name of registrant(s): MIND-BODY INTEGRATION & HEALING, INC. at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 1/3/2022. The registrant began transacting business on Mar 18 2016. Signed: DUNG-NGHI”KIM” LE, SECRETARY. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0000007.

Publish: January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 _________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S T A T E M E N T. T h e f o l l o w i n g Entity(ies) is/are doing business as THE PRIVATE PRACTICE PRO at 150 SANDERLING LANE, GOLETA, CA 93117. Mailing address: 1815 EL FARO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109.

Full name of registrant(s): STEVENS FA M I LY T H E R A P Y, I N C . a t 1 5 0 SANDERLING LANE, GOLETA, CA 93117. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 1/18/2022. The registrant began transacting business on Dec 20, 2021. Signed: KELLEY M STEVENS, PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0000123.

Publish: January 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2022 _________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as HIZON INTERNATIONAL ECIJA THE PEARL COLLECTOR at 1187 COAST VILLAGE RD #454, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108.

Mailing address: PO BOX 4122, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93140. Full name of registrant(s): HIZON INTERNATIONAL LLC at 1187 COAST VILLAGE RD #454, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County 1/12/2022. The registrant began transacting business on Oct 26, 2011.

Signed: AYLENE NORRIS, MANAGER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0000095.

Publish: Jan. 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2022 _________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as WOOD GLEN at 3010 FOOTHILL ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. Full name of registrant(s): WOOD GLEN HALL, INC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 1/20/2022. The registrant began transacting business on Nov 30, 1955.

Signed: MELISSA FASSETT, BOARD SECRETARY. 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

Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0000157.

Publish: Jan. 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2022 _________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SORENSON LAW at 6160 MALVA AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117. Mailing address: FOUR EMBARCADERO CENTER, SUITE 1400 #85, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111. Full name of registrant(s): LACEY M SORENSON at 6160 MALVA AVE, GOLETA, CA 93117.

This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 1/19/2022. The registrant began transacting business on Jan. 1, 2021.

Signed: LACEY SORENSON, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0000149.

Publish: Jan. 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2022 _________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as GOODLAND GETAWAYS at 7 NICHOLAS LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. Full name of registrant(s): (1) DANIEL FERNANDEZ GOMEZ (2) NICOLE GOMEZ at 7 NICHOLAS LN, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. This statement was filed with the County 1/18/2022. The registrant began transacting business on Dec 1, 2021. Signed: DANIEL FERNANDEZ GOMEZ, BUSINESS OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0000124.

________________________________ SUMMONS CASE NUMBER 21CV03693

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YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: ALLISON GRIFFIN NOTICE! You have been sued. The court many decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 calendar days after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call and attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

The name and address of the court is: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1100 ANACAPA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or the plaintiff without an attorney are: Kevin M. Mauseth, Esq. 4299 Carpinteria Ave, Suite 200 Carpinteria, CA 93013 Date: 9/16/2021 Filed by Elizabeth Spann, Deputy Clerk, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.

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Publish: Jan. 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2022 _________________________________ IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF AUGUST URBANY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 21CV04727 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: AUGUST URBANY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: AUGUST URBANY Proposed name: WILLIAM AUGUST URBANY

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NOTICE OF HEARING February 7, 2022 at 10:00 am, Dept: 5, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the 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 12/21/2021, 2021 by Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 12/21/2021.

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Love is in the air

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UNPREDICTABLE WILDERNESS CHUCK GRAHAM From a half mile away, I could see the bald eagle perched alone atop Scorpion Rock, the prominent seabird guano-covered monolith just east of Scorpion Anchorage on the southeast fringe of Santa Cruz Island.

I approached as quietly and subtly as possible from my kayak. It was a bald eagle I hadn’t seen before, but I had heard a rumor that it was around, possibly pairing up with another eagle known as A-03, seen regularly since last February 2021. Then, suddenly it took off, flying, soaring and then chirping and landing closely next to A-03. Hopefully island love is in the air.

If biologists can access a bald eagle nest when the eaglets are too young to fly, Channel Islands National Park bald eagles are affixed with blue numbered tags on their shoulders.

Whether from my kayak or above on the edge of a sheer cliff, I have most of A-03’s favorite haunts down. Every now and then he switches gears and claims a new perch, but he typically always comes around and returns to those favorite spots. It’s been amazing seeing him nearly every day since he arrived sometime during the pandemic in 2020 when there was no visitation allowed on Santa Cruz.

When I first saw him in February 2021, I was hoping he would stick around, but bald eagles are easily disturbed, so when visitation opened again last February, it was incredible; there’s never been bald eagles taking up territory in the Scorpion Anchorage region.

For several months A-03 wasn’t alone.

A subadult bald eagle was seen hanging out with him at some of his favorite spots east of Little Scorpion Anchorage, just above a sea cave named Dogleg, and just west of Scorpion Anchorage. For a while this mottled, juvenile eagle was a mystery. It was still a couple years away from being mature. Whether it was A-03’s offspring or a potential mate, nobody knows for sure. Biologists I spoke with said it was one or the other, that we were in wait and see mode.

The mottled eagle hasn’t been seen since last September. A-03 remained though and seemed content with its choice of rugged surroundings. He’s a

A bald eagle known as A-03 by Channel Islands National Park biologists plucks feathers from a freshly caught seabird at Scorpion Anchorage. fantastic antagonist, constantly buzzing huge flocks of western gulls that nest on Scorpion Rock. He’s a proficient hunter, snagging fish regularly. Bald eagles have superhero vision and can spot a fish a mile away! I’ve watched it catch fish just for the heck of it, but also enjoying catching unsuspecting seabirds. Life at Scorpion Anchorage has been good for A-03.

However, A-03 is a four-year-old adult male bald eagle, and nature is calling. All the kayak guides at Scorpion trade notes on what they see after trips are finished, but if we see something during a trip that is a must see, then we radio each other on what and where. More times than not A-03 dominates Channel 69 on our VHF radios. Lately, some of the guides have said they’ve seen A-03 with another adult bald eagle. Some of the guides have questioned whether it was the subadult bald eagle that had shed its mottled feathers for mature ones, that it had returned, but that’s not possible. Biologist have seen my photos of the subadult bird and have told me that eagle is at least a year away from maturing. I didn’t see this new arrival until Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.

Of course, this entire experience with A-03 is just one episode within the 20year anniversary of bald eagle recovery on the Channel Islands National Park.

The iconic, keystone species had been extinct from the northern chain for 50 years due to DDT pesticides, which dis-

Two ravens swoop behind and harass A-03 as they soar over the shores of the Channel Islands. The author has been photographing the bald eagle since last year, becoming acquainted with the eagle’s favorite haunts. rupted the entire food web. It forced bald eagles and other seafaring birds to lay thin-shelled eggs. The eagles could lay eggs, but the eggs couldn’t survive the incubation process, so bald eagles simply vanished from the islands.

From 2002-2006, the National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy and the Institute for Wildlife Studies partnered up and decided to reintroduce bald eagles and reestablish a population across the chain. Twelve bald eaglets were released each year for five years. The eaglets were placed in hack towers at eight weeks old.

Not ready to fly at that age, they had a perch and nest inside each tower. They could feel the ocean air in their wings and get a feel for their historic return. Another four weeks would pass, and biologists would then open the hack towers and the birds would fly when they were ready.

The many efforts by biologists paid off. There are now approximately 50 bald eagles found throughout the volcanic archipelago. There are 12 nesting pairs, and the rest of the islands’ population is a bunch of individuals not ready to breed just yet. Bald eagles are monogamous, and pairs stick together for life until one

of them doesn’t survive. There is one pair on Santa Cruz Island that has been together going on 16 years. They have reared 14 bald eaglets.

On Nov. 19, I saw a A-03 perched 60 feet above me on the side of a rocky cliff face. It was relaxing in the shadows as I paddled for Scorpion Rock a good half mile to the east. On that approach, I peered through my 300mm lens and spotted the other eagle, After firing off a few frames, this presumed female flew off. After soaring overhead, the raptor chirped and its chirp was returned by another bald eagle, A-03.

They shared the same perch, occasionally glancing at each other. It will be several more months before a solid connection can be confirmed, but each day on the water, my anticipation mounts as the web of life continues its rebound at the Channel Islands National Park.

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.

Read more Chuck Graham features at Another bald eagle flies over to A-03 to mingle. The author notes that A-03 is a four-year-old bald eagle who is ready to mate.

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Rincon show brings out surf and art community PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Hundreds of surf and art enthusiasts visited the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Saturday to see the new Queen of the Coast exhibition. The Charles Lo Bue Art Gallery showcased 56 juried pieces in the Rincon Point-themed show. Artists hailed from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Local band The Wrinkled Teenagers played in the art center’s courtyard, and Ben O’Hara and Glenn Dubock served as the exhibition jurors.

The show will run through Feb. 20. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m., Thursday – Sunday.

Vickie Falk, left, and Heidi Medel, far right, with their mother, Joan Johnston, center.

Juror Ben O’Hara, left, and artist Matt Moore, in front of a painting of Rincon Point by Moore.

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Monica Delgado scored a pair of goals in the big win. Nine different Warriors scored against Hueneme.

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Carpinteria girls water polo is hitting its stride at the perfect time, with the team picking up three straight wins just as Citrus Coast League play begins.

The Warriors’ league opener was on the road against Santa Paula, and Carpinteria wasted no time in jumping out to a quick 5-3 lead after the first quarter. For the remainder of the game, the Warriors clamped down and didn’t allow any more goals as they cruised to a 10-3 win.

Senior Briana Rodriguez continued her hot streak, leading all scorers with four goals and followed closely with a hat trick from Carpinteria’s other standout, Piper Clayton. Jocelyn Pena pitched in with a pair of scores and Alondra Badillo finished with one goal. Goalie Erin Otsuki blocked nine shots and snatched four steals in the defensive win.

The next day, Carpinteria hosted Hueneme and continued their Citrus Coast League domination with an emphatic 15-0 shutout over the visiting Vikings.

The big lead gave an opportunity for the younger players on the squad to get some quality playing time, and freshman Guilia Piccoletti took her chance and ran with it, leading the team with four goals in the win. Nine different Warriors scored in the victory, including a three-goal performance from Pena, while the defense held Vikings in check for all four quarters.

With the win, the Warriors moved to 2-0 in league play.

For the third match of the week,

Carpinteria traveled to Lompoc to face off against Cabrillo for a non-league game. Once again, great all-around play from the Warriors overwhelmed their opponent, and Carpinteria coasted to a 16-6 victory. “(We) played great team defense, denying entry passes and applying pressure on Cabrillo’s perimeter players,” coach Jon Otsuki said. Rodriguez and Clayton started right out of the gate with three goals and two goals, respectively, before the end of the first quarter. Rodriguez finished with a total of seven goals, and Clayton scored four total.

Pena finished with three goals, Ainslee Alexander finished with a pair and goalie Erin Otsuki grabbed six blocks and three steals before being replaced for the final quarter.

Carpinteria has now won six of its last seven games, and looks to extend its 10-4 record with another busy slate of games this week. They are currently undefeated in league play and are favorites to win the Citrus Coast title and make a deep run into CIF. The boys water polo team had its own magical run to the CIF title earlier this year, and with the girls poised to follow in those same footsteps, it could be a big year for the Warriors.

Carpinteria hits the road for a trio of games this week, including a competitive tournament at Santa Barbara over the weekend, where they will face both Santa Barbara and Dos Pueblos.

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Freshman Penny Wrought fights off a trio of Nordhoff defenders.

Covid-19 takes its toll on Warriors basketball

Carpinteria High School’s winter athletics has been hit by a barrage of postponed or canceled games due to the latest Covid-19 surge, and the Warriors basketball programs have perhaps been hit the hardest.

The boys were forced into a total shutdown in the past week, and the girls squad had to make do with mixing their junior varsity and varsity teams in order to field enough players for their games against Nordhoff and Santa Paula high schools.

At home against Nordhoff, a tough halftime score of 7-28 proved too much for the Warriors to overcome, and even Amarisse Camargo’s standout performance of 21 points, six steals and 12 rebounds wasn’t enough as Carpinteria fell for a final score of 33-48.

On the road two days later, the Warriors faced Santa Paula. Once again, Carpinteria struggled to find a flow in the first two quarters and went into halftime trailing 8-21.

“Our approach and mindset has to change for the better,” coach Henry Gonzales said. “As their coach I need to do better in coaching that mindset. Though we played with excellent energy, we could not get the ball to go in the basket.”

Camargo led the team in scoring with 10 points, and freshman Madison Priess pitched in with five points and an impressive 12 rebounds. With the loss, Carpinteria drops to 2-10 overall, with a league record of 0-3. The Warriors are hoping to return this week for another full slate of games, starting with Fillmore.

Boys basketball plans to get back on the floor this Thursday, and the girls team will host a rescheduled special event on Friday, Jan. 28. Congressman Salud Carbajal will present CUSD Superintendent Diana Rigby with a U.S. flag that flew atop the capital on behalf of the Warriors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation.

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Carpinteria soccer takes two tough losses in league play

Warriors girls soccer has been playing their hearts out, though their record and the final score haven’t been showing it lately.

Carpinteria took on a busy week due to some make-up games that were postponed from earlier in the season, which worked out to the Warriors facing league leader Fillmore twice in four days.

In the first matchup, the Flashes hosted the Warriors and took an early lead off a goal in the 26th minute when a shot was blocked by Carpinteria’s goalkeeper, Ariana Lounsbury, and rebounded by Fillmore for the score.

Warriors standout Ashley Verduzco earned a penalty kick in the waning moments of the second half, converting the goal and tying the game just before the end of regulation.

Both teams were scoreless for almost the full 10 minutes of overtime, but with only 32 seconds left, Fillmore was awarded a free kick from 20 yards out. As time expired, the Flashes scored the free kick and sent the Warriors home with a tough overtime loss, 1-2.

In a rescheduled game against Hueneme, sandwiched between the two Fillmore games, Carpinteria took the field still worn down from the overtime let down the night before. The Warriors had strong play from Verduzco and sophomore Isela Zamora, but neither were able to find the back of the net. Fillmore broke through with a long floating shot in the 56th minute that was good enough to take the league win over Carpinteria, 0-1.

Coach Freddy Martinez said that a high point of the match wasn’t even seen by the fans. At halftime, the Warriors senior captains took over, he said, and showed tremendous leadership by encouraging their teammates to stay strong through adversity.

“They spoke of being determined to not accept any excuses like soreness or fatigue to dictate the result of today’s game,” Martinez said. “That is the moment every coach loves to see from their team, and a highlight I have to praise in today’s match for sure.”

Just two days later, Carpinteria prepared to host Fillmore for a well-deserved rematch. Coincidentally, the game would end with a similar late-minute equalizer, sending the match into overtime.

“I don’t know if it was fate or just determination, but the Warriors willed themselves into the exact same scenario as Friday,” Martinez said. “But this time they were able to hold the tie.”

The tying goal came from a last-second all-out attack by the Warriors, who pushed all players forward to find one last scoring opportunity. Freshman Charlotte Stoopes was able to break through, putting the team in position to hold on through the ten extra minutes to earn a much-needed Citrus League point.

The Warriors are now 2-8-2 overall, and 0-4-1 in league play.

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A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame reader sendscent a halo to Tomhowever, Sweeney for goingwant out on Avenue to lose one ofAthese magnifi creatures; I wouldn’t it toElm suffer to a by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks. miserable death.”

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A sends a halo the members the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who provide lunches for the homeless in the community once a month.

A reader sends a halo to everyone who supported the Playa Del Sur 4-H this year.

“The members arealooking to another successful year.”

A reader to sends halo to forward Weezie for the delicious dinner she brought the reader.

“A much-appreciated act of kindness. She is so awesome!”

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

A reader sends a halo to and Guicho’s.

“We waited a long time for you to open on Linden but boy, you have the best food and the best prices… never had a bad meal there…”

A reader sends a halo to Desiree, the new masseuse at The Gym Next Door. “She A reader sends a halo to MK Yogurt for hard greeting customers with “au-I could have coasted through it, at butYummy she worked really to relieve my back pain. thentic joy.” never experienced such a great massage.”

A reader a pitchfork to the agencies for dog-waste the lack of A reader sends a halo sends to whoever left a sign telling peopleresponsible to pick up their trash cans them in town.

“I am aPass dog Road. owner and do not like to have to carry bags and stop leaving on Casitas my poop bag all the way home just to throw it away. Explains all the used poop bags I see thrown all over in bushes.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to town whoever has been leaving bags of dog waste on the ground along Casitas Pass Road. “Yes, it’s frustrating that A reader sends a pitchfork theisperson whoyour stolebest the way reader’s sandals the trash cans are gone,to but that really of handling at Sandyland Beach.

“Do you want someone to steal something you bought?” the situation?”

A reader sends pitchfork to agencies responsible for a new playreader’s structure.

“Kids A areader sends a pitchfork to the person wholocal hit the pickup aren’t greatinatfront beingofpatient anyway and aand new playset makes it much harder toIwait.” the reader’s house didn’t stop.

“Shame on you, and hope you have karma insurance.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the individuals who walk their dogs and leave the poop without it up,toespecially onevents the perimeter of a Road. residential community.

A reader sendspicking a pitchfork the bicycle on Foothill “Purposely hosting huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike A reader pitchfork residents of a to residential lanes thatsends were aput in withto our tax dollars avoid thiscommunity problem.” who take up two parking spots with their cars. “We have a lot of people living here and a lot of cars, and it’s just common sense.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the lifeguards braiding hair while swimmers are in the pool. “Not professional!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the public agency that is using power tools and doing construction onaweekends and “This is an ongoing problem. abide A reader sends pitchfork to theholidays. employees of the newer businesses onPlease the Carpinby theBluffs. city rules.” teria “Learn to share the bike/walking path with locals… There will be four to five of you walking together and not a single one will scoot over just a tad to let Submit Halos & Pitchforks online at coastalview.com. a local pass through?”

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A reader sends a pitchfork to the Linden planters. “All the mushrooms growing there indicate too much water. Nice weed farm.”

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

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A reader sends a pitchfork to the City of Carpinteria for letting the bluffs turn into an ever-increasing dirt parking lot. “That is not what the bluffs were purchased for.

Post No Parking signs immediately!”

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

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Areader readersends sendsaahalo pitchfork to thosefor who lied out on their and took scholarships A to DJ Hecktic coming 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 incident was documented, and cated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Offi•ce805-318-55O6 property for destruction. not being the most cooperative, but Carpinteria once Sheriff’s Avenue 5285 he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm • Sun: 10am-4pm pat down search of his person was con- Saturday, May 23 ducted. Deputies located a collapsible 5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / baton in the man’s front waistband. He 4100 block Via Real was cited and both were released to a Deputies responded to a motel on Via sober friend.

Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy conLE G Friday, May 22 tacted a man and woman in the parking SA DIN lot. After contacting both subjects, there 7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle EN P were visible injuries on both parties.

Due Arena conflicting statements their AT BEACHWALK! Light CHARMING 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH IN SANTA Deputies after a woman re- to Delightful ENJOY responded THE BEACH LIFESTYLE...

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Private, enclosed patio off of almond milk and tools were taken from injury on a spouse. & laundry/mud room. Also included is a detached deck with estuary and mountain views. Amenities both kitchen & primary bedroom, fireplace, large accessory/workshop structure & a two-car tandem herinclude garage.two Sheswimming told the reporting deputy pools, spa, laundry room and 2-car garage just steps away. Convenient location in garage. Private lot, fully fenced. Many use options and 10:36 a.m. and / Cameo thatgated the tools belonged to herunit daughter’s parking.

A perfect to enjoy full-time, or as / Hit rear of Run complex includes beautiful mountain view a vacation that can be rented from kitchen boyfriend.

Theretreat deputy attempted to con- and Casitas Pass roads & loft. Close to freeway & easy access to upside potential with M1 zoning. Offers due by noon, 12/1/21. weekly or monthly.

Great on-site management. downtown the beach! tact the man via telephone multiple times Deputies responded toand a report a of a OFFERED AT $995,000 OFFERED AT $1,195,000 OFFERED $839,000 with no response.

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