Coastal View News • February 23, 2023

A new place to play

Grant Cox, center, cuts the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Lynda Fairly Courtyard at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, alongside Girls Inc. Director Jamie Collins, right, the courtyard’s namesake Lynda Fairly, seen far left, and others who worked on the project. The new courtyard has playground structures, gardening plots, a tetherball court and more at Girls Inc.’s 5315 Foothill Rd. campus. A permanent plaque – temporarily marked at the top of the entrance by a piece of paper – will soon say “inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.” See more about the courtyard’s ribbon cutting on page 13.

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Free tax help available

Volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will offer free tax help to local residents at the Carpinteria Children’s Project on Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Residents who make $67,000 or less annually are eligible. The program will operate on a first come, first serve basis. The Carpinteria Children’s Project is located at 5201 Eighth St., Carpinteria.

The county reported one new Covid-19-related death as of Feb. 16.

Covid-19 cases slightly increase; one new death reported

Santa Barbara County reported a 5.9% increase in average PCR-confirmed Covid-19 cases last week. Cases are underreported in the county because of the increase in athome, rapid testing. One new Covid-19 death was reported last week. Everyone six months and older should receive an updated, bivalent booster; learn more at vaccines.gov.

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Coastland celebrates grand opening

Coastland, a store that sells student-made items, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting week. The store, owned by the Pro Deo Foundation, recently relocated to 5036 Carpinteria Ave.

All homemade items in the store are made by local students in Pathways Carpinteria, an afterschool program that encourages students to create their own products and gain entrepreneurial skills. The store is open seven days a week, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. See more at coastlandcarp.com and in this week’s issue of CVN Vol. 29, No. 23, page 11.

Carpinteria Creek Bike Path reopens

The Carpinteria Creek Bike Path is now open, following damage the area sustained during the early January storms.

“We are excited to announce that Carpinteria Creek Bike Path has reopened earlier than anticipated thanks to our Public Works crew’s hard work clearing the large volumes of dirt, mud and debris that were deposited during the Jan. 9/10 storms,” the city said earlier this month.

Clean-up from the January storms continues in the city; by March 1, the city expects to finish removing debris from Carpinteria Creek.

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DAVID ROBERTS

Executive Director of Coastland David Roberts, left, speaks to attendees of the Coastland grand opening, alongside Pro Deo Board member JonRyan Schlobohm, right.

Preconstruction to begin on San Ysidro Roundabout

Portions of Highway 101 continue to re-open as progress continues on the Santa Claus Lane Bike Path and the Olive Mill Roundabout, including the northbound on-ramp at Ortega Hill Road, near Summerland.

There will be some pre-construction activities near San Ysidro Road and North Jameson Lane for the upcoming San Ysidro Roundabout; construction is expected to begin in mid-March. Flaggers will be directing traffic during day construction, as needed.

Construction will continue on the Olive Mill Roundabout between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., as crews work on drainage improvements, roadway base and paving. Flaggers will be present on weekdays, from 7:30–9 a.m. and from 3–5 p.m. at San Ysidro Road and North Jameson Lane.

During the week of Feb. 27, construction crews will be mixing concrete from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., depending on weather conditions. The mix site will be at the southern on-ramp at North Padaro Lane, and residents are advised that there will be some noise as trucks enter and exit the site and materials are delivered.

Along the northbound side of the highway, one lane from Santa Monica Road to Sheffield Drive will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sundays. The northern off-ramp at Olive Mill Road will remain closed until the completion of the Olive Mill Roundabout, though drivers may use the northbound off-ramp at San Ysidro Road.

On the southbound side of the highway, one lane from Sheffield Drive to Carpinteria Avenue will be closed from 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Sundays.

The southbound on-ramp at Olive Mill Road will remain closed until late February, though drivers may use onramp at Sheffield Drive; the off-ramp at North Padaro Lane will remain closed until mid-March, though drivers may use the detour at South Padaro Lane and Via Real.

––Jun Starkey

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At left, Caltrans construction crews finish up work on the southbound side of the highway. At right, crews work on drainage, electrical work, safety barriers, signs and cobblestones in the transition areas near North Padaro and Santa Claus lanes.

Along Highway 101, crews work on walls, the safety barrier and drainage improvements, and install rebar and curbs.

School district visual arts proposal involves increasing staff, expanding classes

BY JUN STARKEY

The Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees welcomed its newest student board representative, Ashley Gonzalez, at its Feb. 14 meeting. The board also reviewed the 2023-23 Visual Performing Arts proposal and heard about phase two of Measure U construction at Canalino Elementary School.

Superintendent Diana Rigby presented the Visual Performing Arts proposal for the 2023-24 school year, funded by proposition 28. The proposition, which passed last year, requires the state to set aside a percentage of its budget to fund local art and music classes. Rigby reviewed the district’s current offerings for visual art classes and presented recommendations from instructors on what to expand.

Currently, at the elementary level, the district offers music, dance and theater through the Children’s Creative project and instrumental music classes with a full-time music instructor.

At the middle school level, the district offers five classes of art with one fulltime art instructor, one theater class, an after-school theater program and band and string music classes. At the high school, the district provides 10 fine arts classes with two full-time teachers, one theater class, a band class and two digital music classes.

Recommendations from the district’s current arts instructors, Rigby said, include increasing music classes to offer band, string and chorus across all grade levels; differentiating sixth, seventh and eight grade band performers to allow separate performances; and providing a string class at the high school level.

These changes would require an increase in full-time staff, Rigby said, from 2.2 to 3.2, which could be funded through Prop. 28. The district would continue to utilize the Children’s Creative Project for students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, but would also retain an instructor to provide band, string and chorus lessons at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

Some instructors brought up recent issues with hiring full-time staff throughout the district, with many programs being taught by local retirees. Sarah Rochlitzer, chair of the art department at Carpinteria High School, cited her experience with attempting to hire a music instructor.

“We’ve ended up having to bring back a retiree to fill that position,” she said, which she later said was “unsustainable.”

Rochlitzer also cited the district’s lack of competitive salaries as a potential issue for hiring visual art instructors. “Our wages and our benefit offerings need to

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be competitive,” she said. “All these other districts are also looking for music and art teachers.”

Canalino Elementary modernization includes modular learning center

The board also reviewed phase two of Measure U plans for Canalino Elementary School – the final project in the modernization of the campus – which will include a new modular learning center, estimated to be completed by the end of Summer 2024.

The building, which will encompass an area of about 2,400 square feet, was at about “60% construction documentation level,” when the project was deferred in April 2019, said Robert Robles of Robert Robles Architecture, who presented the project to the board.

The inside of the learning center would have a shell-like concept, with curving and scalloped architecture. The center would include curved bookcases large enough to accommodate 10,000 volumes, a story telling alcove, a soft reading corner with built-in furniture, a reading area designed to accommodate the average Carpinteria class-size, a teaching wall with an integrated smart TV and a desk area for student computer use.

The board approved the updated budget for the Canalino Learning Center, to be paid through Measure U and State Eligibility funds.

The modular learning center for Canalino Elementary School is estimated for completion by the end of Summer 2024. It would include large, curved bookcases, a story-telling alcove and large reading and teaching areas.

Gloria Fabbian Barker

02/18/1928 – 02/15/2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Teresina Barker, who left us peacefully on Feb. 15, 2023 at the age of 94, three days before her 95th birthday.

Gloria was born on Feb. 18, 1928 on a dairy in Carpinteria to Matteo Fabbian and Louise Vido. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Gloria graduated from Carpinteria High School before moving to Santa Barbara. She married Peter Dall’Armi and together they welcomed two daughters, Pamela and Corinne.

In her early years, Gloria worked as a waitress at the Cafe Gourmet and then at her mother’s restaurant, The Kings Supper Club. It was there she met James Barker. They were married on December 6, 1964.

Gloria had a passion for the outdoors. She loved gardening and wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. She had the most beautiful rose garden. Gloria was involved in many local Rose Society groups and could often be seen pruning roses at the Santa Barbara Rose Garden. She was

an excellent tennis player and earned many trophies. But her greatest passion was her family. Family came first. What she loved – more than most things – was gathering for family dinners. She was a wonderful cook (particularly with Italian food) and was known for her sour cream coffee cake, which she loved sharing with friends and family. Gloria enjoyed traveling to Italy to see family and was fortunate to have visited several times.

Gloria will be most remembered for her warm smile and giving heart. She was a woman of great beauty, strength and dignity. She had the best sense of humor always making us laugh. She never missed an opportunity to share a good joke. She loved deeply and was deeply loved.

Glo ria is survived by her husband, James E. Barker; daughters Pamela Lugo and Corinne Bellaart; grandchildren Jeff (Christen) Zampese, Dan (Mary) Bellaart, Janelle Zampese Martinez, Ryan (Fai) Lugo, Lindsay (Rolando) Lugo Ibarra; 10 great grandchildren; brother Matteo Fabbian; sister Anita (David) Fabbian Goodfield; and several nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her father Matteo Fabbian, mother Louise Vido Sinor, brother Valentino Fabbian, first husband Peter Dall’Armi and grandsonin-law Ray Martinez.

Ciao for now and salute to a life well lived. We will miss you. Va tutto bene –all is well.

Graveside services will be held on Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Dr., Santa Barbara, CA, 93108.

The family would like to thank GranVida Senior Living in Carpinteria for the great love and care they gave to Gloria these last five years.

his wife. Daryl volunteered as an umpire and coached the then-combined Junior/ Senior team for several years, culminating with the league’s first ever District Championship. Daryl also became involved with the Carpinteria High School baseball program. He worked with the Junior Varsity team for several years, stepping aside in 2002. It was quickly evident that he was needed back on the field, and he rejoined the program. In 2006 he joined the Varsity program where the program’s leader, Pat Cooney, asked him to stay. He continued with the varsity program for the next 13 years.

Daryl Gordon Brown

03/10/1965

– 02/05/2023

Daryl Brown passed peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 5, with his wife Andie by his side, following a lengthy illness.

Daryl was born March 10, 1965 in Redondo Beach, CA, to Betty Lou Brown and David Allen Brown. He grew up primarily in the North Hollywood area, attending Carpenter Elementary, Grant High School and Valley College. He worked in the Los Angeles area for many years as a line cook and in the lighting industry.

Upon his arrival in the Santa Barbara area, Daryl worked at an electrical supply warehouse. He became a warehouse manager before moving into estimating and project management for several local electrical contracting firms. He was creative and admired by so many in the field. His largest project was the Santa Barbara Public Market and adjoining Alma De Pueblo Condominiums.

Daryl moved to Carpinteria in late 1996. In 1997, he became involved with the newly formed Carpinteria Valley Little League. It was there that he met Andie, who would years later become

Daryl and Andie married in 2006. Along with Andie came her two young sons, who Daryl cherished as if they were his own. Daryl and Andie shared a love of baseball, music and art. They loved to cheer on the Dodgers, attending many games as well as numerous concerts.

In 2006 Daryl was asked to coach a Connie Mack team, the Ventura D-Rays, a higher level of baseball for high school age players. Andie joined him on this journey. They traveled all over Southern California, meeting so many wonderful young players and their families, many of whom became longtime friends. Each year they would also compete in the Palomino tournament – the highest level of Pony Baseball. The team won many championships and in 2007 played for a berth in Palomino World series, narrowly losing in the final game.

Daryl is survived by his wife Andie, stepsons Jackson and Max Damron, his sister Sharon Garber and niece Bailey Lansford of Georgetown, TX.

A memorial for Daryl will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carpinteria High School Baseball Program.

Esperanza Benavidez

07/23/1929 – 02/09/2023

In the early morning of Feb. 9, 2023, Esperanza Benavidez passed away in her home in Ventura, CA. At 93 years of age,

Esperanza lived a full life.

She was born July 23, 1929 in Chicago, IL. At only a few months old her family moved back to her hometown of El Calvario, Michoacan, Mexico. She would eventually raise three children: Jose, Jaime and Rosalva. In 1969, she would come to work and provide for her family in Carpinteria. In 1978, she remarried Cipriano Benavidez. She will always be remembered by her family and loved ones. She was a strong woman all the way, but with a very caring heart. Siempre la tendremos en nuestros corazones, Mamapera.

A rosary will be held on Feb. 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 1532 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, CA 93013. A funeral will be held on March 1, 2023, 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. She will be buried at the Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Ln., Carpinteria, CA.

S he left us with broken hearts and admiration for her courage as she wove her final tapestry.

In her final words she wrote: My tapestry of life….

Jennifer Anne DeSandre was born Aug. 3, 1954 in Santa Barbara, CA. She was raised in the foothills of Carpinteria and attended Carpinteria schools, where she developed lifetime friendships. She went on to graduate from UC Santa Barbara.

From an early age she had a love for animals of all types and sizes and developed her negotiation skills, which she used on her parents, for adoptions into the ever-expanding family zoo. As the resident zookeeper, she welcomed horses, dogs, cats, bunnies, turtles, chickens and – her favorite – Frosty, our Shetland pony.

Jennifer embraced life with an energetic optimism and was open to almost any adventure that came her way.

Some of her favorite activities were spending time with family, traveling, taking long walks on the beach, hiking the Montecito Trails, gardening, meeting up with friends for a shared meal or working on her latest craft project.

Jennifer quietly passed away on Feb. 5 in Santa Barbara. She is at peace now, enjoying her final adventure after a courageous three-year battle with ovarian cancer.

Like a warm blanket it just fits. It wraps around me full of comfort and memories, splashes of the perfect colors. It stirs up favorite smells of fresh mown grass, hay, sage, fresh bread baking, leather. It reflects the sounds of rain, birdcalls, streams flowing, belly laughs. The tastes of salt from the surf air, morning coffee, shared bottles of wine, countless special meals with family and friends. The feel of horses striding under bare legs, dogs, cats, the roughness of rocks I have wrapped, feathers I have stroked, warm lakes swam in. The sights of sunsets and sunrises, beaches and mountains, streams and deserts. Visions of clouds, trees, trails wandering off to distance points. It is my tapestry, woven in my mind. It continues to expand heading always forward towards an unknown distant surprise adventure.

Will it end with a blast off? A space mountain adventure complete with stars, loud rock music and deep laughter welling up from my soul (envision Space Mountain here). Will it end with a gentle float, views of the beautiful earth, peace and tranquility (envision Soaring Around the World here). Will it stop as distant ancestors reach out their hands as I slowly drift from my body into beautiful flute music and the ancient beat of drums and rattles into their world? The final panel of my tapestry will remain a mystery to you but will be revealed in time to me. It will be beautiful and will fit flawlessly into the rest of the weaving. My life’s creation is perfect for me.

Jennifer leaves behind her children Kendra DeSandre Soto (Alfredo) and Daniel DeSandre (Carly); her mother Joyce Powell; siblings Larry Powell, Debby Bernal (Rich), Andy Powell (Denise) and Carolyn Horwald (Gary); many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a large tribe of friends.

She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all that knew her. A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, March 4 at Rincon Beach Park from 2–5 p.m.

Jennifer Anne DeSandre 08/03/1954 – 02/05/2023

LETTERS

Consider seniors in dog park debate

I am speaking up on behalf of senior citizens who walk their dogs in El Carro Park. We do not get enough attention.

My dog is an extremely important part of my life – as important as your children are to you. I am a taxpayer, now retired, and I walk my dog (on a leash) every day in the park. It is an important part of my day, and my dog’s day as well! We look at the birds, say hi to other dog walkers, sniff each other, check out the bushes and poop (which is picked up by me, along with any other poop I find).

We need to find a way to share the park! Please realize that children are not the only ones who count in this matter. Senior citizens have an opinion too! I love my dog and I want to be able to walk her in the park.

Peacock Carpinteria

Parklets are an eyesore in downtown Carpinteria

Temporary parklets were introduced during Covid-19 to enable businesses to be able to stay open, and provide healthy options for dining, becoming so popular that our city council asked staff to draft a permanent parklet ordinance. They did so, and I believe they were fair in requiring that uniform designs would become the standard, and that others go through the city’s planning process. We are not Santa Barbara, we have two blocks, the first vision of our city; today, it is not what my vision is for our city.

I look down Linden and see abominable structures cobbled from materials and constructed by owners who believe we should adopt them unquestionably. I find them an eyesore, and further question why we would even allow them on a permanent basis given the fact that our parking spaces will continue to be very limited, and sorely needed if some of the proposed developments are enacted. The fact that owners, on their own accord, have built these structures with their own funds, and the fact that they have spent thousands of dollars in no way is the responsibility of the city or me to feel any empathy. We need to think of what is best for our city, not just the business owners.

We are building beautiful bicycle trails, yet bicyclists are forced to go around the parklets and it is definitely a safety issue.

I definitely do not believe the present parklets should be grandfathered in. It would be setting a precedent, and anyone could build anything with that example. I vote no on this, I hope our city council does not cave on the plan to put only city approved parklets.

Rosa Markolf Carpinteria

No more debris on our beaches

I agree totally with Michelle Carlen (CVN Vol. 29, No. 22) that this dumping on our beaches is criminal and needs to stop immediately. I am writing this because Goleta has no recourse of public hearings and a newspaper which will print an opposing view like Carpinteria.

The Santa Barbara County flood control runs this county and will use old permits to continue their dumping at any emergency. The pictures of military and government officials all proud of their debris removal looks like they just killed the last buffalo, as they brag about dumping 1,500 trucks into Goleta bay, which is so wrong on so many levels.

The flood control tells everyone it is beach nourishment – since when is mud, large rocks, and boulders beach replenishment? Bulldozing dirt and boulders into the surf zone 100 yards offshore is the filling of Goleta bay. Please visit Goleta Beach Industrial dump site and see for yourself how Santa Barbara flood control is nourishing the beach while running over Goleta Beach County Park and its community.

Keith Zandona Carpinteria

Praise for informed citizens

I live in Casitas Village. I just listened to the County Planning Commission meeting over Zoom, regarding the development at the north end of Bailard Avenue. I want to thank the citizens who inform themselves and speak for us so eloquently to protect Carpinteria. We need and appreciate you.

Marta Sprigg Carpinteria

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Carpinteria Valley Lumber welcomes new part owner

BY EVELYN SPENCE

Jason Minteer, longtime general manager and vice president at Carpinteria Valley Lumber, is now part owner of the company. Minteer joined as part owner on Jan. 1, principal owner and CEO William Reyner told CVN.

“Jason has been instrumental in guiding Carpinteria Valley Lumber over the recent past challenging years,” Reyner said. “He is dedicated to his job, our customers and most importantly the greater Carpinteria community. In recognition of his many accomplishments, we are happy to welcome him as a part-owner of Carpinteria Valley Lumber.”

“We are proud to be local owners and to have the opportunity to serve our wonderful community of Carpinteria,” he added.

Minteer told CVN he has been with the company since 2008; he worked as a general manager before taking over as vice president in 2016. He has lived in

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the Santa Barbara and Ventura area since 1989 and has 35 years of experience in the construction industry, including at the Santa Barbara Stone and Masonry.

“I’ve been around here for quite some time. Most people do know me already because they probably already thought I was the owner,” he joked. “I want it to be known that my business cards have my cell number on it. If anyone has a complaint or question they can call me.”

“This town is very friendly, and I want to make sure it stays that way and that we stay in business,” he added.

He said the company has already

started remodeling and bringing in new merchandise. “We’re going to start carrying more items,” he said, explaining that the company is also going to redo the garden center. “The object is to grow bigger and make more stuff available at a reasonable price.”

The company also recently appointed longtime employee Jared Contente to operations manager. Minteer said Contente has been with the company for eight years.

Carpinteria Valley Lumber is located at 915 Elm Ave. and can be reached at (805) 684-2183.

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Jason Minteer, longtime general manager, is now an owner of Carpinteria Valley Lumber Company.

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Canalino welcomes parents, volunteers for career day

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JAMIE PERSOON

Carpinteria’s Canalino and Family School welcomed local parents and volunteers – including a firefighter, a nurse and a police officer – earlier this month for the schools’ career day, allowing kids to ask questions about local jobs and learn more about the community. Each class had a visit from three different presenters, Principal Jamie Persoon told CVN. Many of the volunteers were parents of Canalino and Family School students, while others were volunteers. The career day is organized by school counselors Shanna Hargett and Tricia Humbles.

LEFT, Fourth and fifth grade teacher Lorilee Collins, second from the left, shows kids around.

ABOVE, Workers from Big Red Crane Company came for career day, teaching the kids about what the crane and other construction items are used for.

BELOW, Visiting firefighter and paramedic John Rieger shows off one of the tools from the fire truck to, from left, Landon Hargett, Bethzabeth Ayala, Jesus Morales and George.

ABOVE, District nurse Dana Saulny teaches kids how to use her stethoscope, including from left, Aaron Manniquez, Yonathan Ramirez, Zoe Maya, Rafael Villegas and Sebastian Vega.

Coastland: Carpinteria’s student-focused store

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David “Dave” and Rachel Roberts coasted into Carpinteria in 2018, equipped with industrious attitudes and hearts for youth outreach. The pair linked up with Pro Deo Foundation to run Coastland, a gift shop on 5036 Carpinteria Ave. that sells student-made products. All profits go back to local students, who design and create the handmade products.

CVN: Please share the background story of your business. What inspired your vision to involve students?

Dave: Coastland is owned and operated by the Pro Deo Foundation, which is the organization that Rachel and I work for. We moved to Carpinteria almost five years ago with another family to start the foundation. Our foundation’s mission is to “Create Pathways for Children and Youth to Flourish,” so we always knew we would involve youth in whatever we were doing.

After Rachel did a lot of local research, we believed there was an opportunity in Carpinteria to do work with middle school and high school students. At this point, we weren’t still sure what we would do, but we knew we didn’t want to do traditional after-school youth programming models or to create a community center for students. Those are all great things, and they are already being done by the schools and other nonprofits in various ways. Instead, we thought we could leverage our strengths and our values to create something different for the students of Carpinteria.

Our founders, Henry and Karen Pritchett, are entrepreneurs and real estate developers from Orange County, and one of our core values is to be entrepreneurial. We believe that yesterday’s ideas will not produce results in today’s environment. We didn’t want to be stuck in one-way thinking; we value an entrepreneurial spirit that is willing to take chances, do new things and innovate. With that value and our combined experience in youth work (I have over 25 years in youth work) and business (Rachel ran a small business for over 20 years), we decided to create an after-school program that teaches students work skills, business skills and entrepreneurial skills through making products and selling them in Coastland.

What would you like potential customers to most understand about your unique business model?

Dave: I would say that we would want people to know a few things about Coastland that make us unique. Every handmade product in the store, which is about 99% of our inventory, is made by students. We teach students how to make the products, giving them new skills and helping them to be successful makers of the products.

We are a non-profit retail store. Our profits go directly to the students. The foundation recovers the cost of goods for the products and after that, the students get the profits. We are also interested in more than just giving students a chance to make and earn from Coastland. We want them to be successful in life and we do everything we can to give our students what they need to do so. We want them to have a vision for life after high school and to have the tools they need to achieve their hopes and dreams. Our students are amazing, and we want nothing more

than to see them thrive in life at whatever they choose.

Who pioneers product design? Is it a collaborative process?

Rachel: This is a fun question and one we get asked a lot. Part of my job is product development, so a lot of product ideas start with me, but they don’t often end there. There is definitely a collaborative process that happens when students start learning to make the products. They will often come up with new ideas or variations and will want to tweak a product. We definitely listen and try to implement their ideas. We want them to have ownership in the products we make and sell.

A lot of our product variations have been developed by students in a collaborative process. Sometimes, students will come to us with a product idea on their own and when that happens, we do whatever we can to bring that product into the store. We also have quite a few products that are made with our laser engraver and cutter. For those products, we will start with an idea to make something, like a keychain. We then work with and teach the students how to make a design that will sell. Students have come up with some brilliant ideas and designs through this process and it’s fun to see the pride they have when someone buys something they designed or created.

What products are known for being customer favorites?

Rachel: We want Coastland to be a place where anyone can find something they want, whether for themselves or as gifts for others. What is popular in the store is definitely seasonal, but consistently, our goat’s milk soap is one of our most popular items. It is really good for your skin, smells great and comes in a bunch of varieties. We have people who come to

Coastland from all over just to get soap.

Since moving to Carpinteria five years ago, what do you most appreciate about this community?

Rachel and Dave: We really appreciate the small-town vibe of Carpinteria. Coming from a bigger city like Seattle, life was a lot of hustle and bustle, keep your head down and get to where you’re going. It’s fun to slow down a bit and to see people you know from AYSO, school or your neighborhood when you are out and about around town. The weather, the beauty of the ocean and the mountains don’t hurt either.

Contact

Dave and Rachel via coastlandcarp.com or prodeofoundation.org.

Ingrid Bostrom is a photographer, drawn to open space and stories told in each new face. Send ideas of impactful Carpinterian bosses to ingrid@ingridbostromphotography.com.

Coastland, located at 5036 Carpinteria Ave., sells products made by local students. All profits go back to the students in the store run by Rachel and Dave Roberts, above.

Latinx Arts Project board members attend SBIFF screening

Newest members of the board for the Latinx Arts Project Rich Medel and Jesus Gonzalez attended the screening of the documentary “Voces de Old Town Carpinteria” on Saturday, Feb. 15 as part of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Medel and Gonzalez attended the film alongside cast members Dr. Jim Campos and Lorenzo Martinez.

The short documentary, a talking-head style film focused on five people who attended one of California’s last segregated schools, premiered at the Santa

Festival on Feb. 16.

Wilding to release second single, “The Dove”

Carpinteria resident Beau Wilding, who recently published his first single “Set Myself on Fire,” is preparing for the release of his second single, entitled “The Dove,” which will be available across all streaming platforms on March 10.

Wilding told CVN the song was inspired by his father who “had a brain injury for most of (his) life,” which deeply impacted Wilding and the rest of his family. Wilding will celebrate the release with a performance at the brewLAB, with Tom Kenny on bodhran and shruti box and Dave Durflinger on bass guitar.

“Rincon Point” reception scheduled for Sunday

Carpinteria musician Beau Wilding will release his second single “The Dove” on March 10.

From left, incoming Latinx Arts Project board members Rich Medel and Jesus Gonzalez pose with Dr. Jim Campos and Lorenzo Martinez before the screening of “Voces de Old Town Carpinteria” at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Barbara International Film

Stephen Bates and Vincent Burns will speak at a reception for their book “Rincon Point” at the Lynda Fairly Arts Center on Sunday.

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host a book reception for “Rincon Point,” featuring authors Stephen Bates and Vincent Burns, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, in the Charles Lo Bue Gallery on the final day of the Rincon exhibit. The reception will spotlight, “Classic Rincon: Artists, Bohemians & Surfers,” and will include a meet and greet with Bates and Burns following the event.

Girls just wanna have fun

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Kids at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria have a new place to play, with the ribbon cutting and official opening of the Lynda Fairly Courtyard last week. The renovated courtyard offers new play structures, gardening plots and other places to play at Girls Inc.’s 5315 Foothill Rd. campus.

The project broke ground in September 2022, funded with a large donation from Lynda Fairly, longtime area philanthropist; funds for the project were raised through Fairly and the La-Centra Sumerlin Foundation. Grant Cox Enterprises designed and constructed the courtyard.

From left, Lynda Fairly, Jaime Collins and Angelina Lane cut the ribbon on the new Lynda Fairly Courtyard, named after local philanthropist Fairly.

From left, Sadie Crouse, Quinn Crouse and Siena Kelly enjoy snacks at the opening.

Marin Bass, left, and Sophia Brun show off the courtyard’s new flower garden.

Kids twirl on the courtyard’s new play structures.

Grant Cox Enterprises designed and constructed the courtyard. Members of the business were present at the opening, including, from left, Hector Gonzales, Lucio Vazquez, Manuel Martinez, Jesus Ramirez, Matt Stephens, Beth Cox, Grant Cox, Aaron Lauer, Jesus Velazquez and Avery Gideon.

Buttermilk Biscuits

I’m thrilled to finally be sharing my mouth-watering biscuit recipe with you all! These biscuits are absolutely delicious. I should warn you that once you try them, there would be no going back to store bought.

Biscuits are easy to prepare and use very few ingredients, most of which are already stored in your food pantry. I chose to make my biscuits large in this recipe – the perfect size for a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. I also love preparing these to go with my father’s famous sausage gravy or my chicken and biscuits. They are equally delicious served with butter and jam, or just straight out of oven... just ask my coworkers! Happy baking!

Yields 9 large biscuits

Ingredients:

3 1/4 cup flour

1 T salt

1 T sugar

2 1/4 t baking powder

1 t baking soda

6 ounce or 1 1/2 sticks cold butter

1 3/4 cup buttermilk

2 ounce or 1/2 stick butter (melted for brushing)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.

In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together flour, salt, sugar,

baking soda and baking powder. Cut cold butter into small “pea” sized diced pieces, and add to the flour mixture. Mix on low for a minute or two until mixture looks sandy. Pour all the buttermilk in and mix on low until mixture comes together. You may to scrape down the sides a couple of times.

Turn the dough on to a heavily floured surface add sprinkle some more flour on top (the dough should be sticky). Using a rolling pin roll dough about 1/2” thick, into a 9” by 9” square. Cut biscuits into nine even squares and place them a couple inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake for approximately 18-20 min-

utes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Enjoy!

Chef Heather grew up in upstate New York. She followed her dream of living in Southern California and received her certificate in Culinary Arts at SBCC. She has worked at many places coast to coast, including Eleven Madison Park in New York City, and earned the Executive Pastry Chef title at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito. She currently is head of the pastry program at The Food Liaison in Carpinteria and has gained a loyal following from near and far. She is passionate about bringing people joy with her delicious desserts.

LENT IS HERE!

Sunday, Feb. 5

2222 hrs / Narcotics / Hwy 101 at Bailard Avenue

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for an equipment violation. During the investigation, the two subjects in the vehicle consented to a search and were found in possession of two used methamphetamine pipes. The female subject also had two outstanding warrants for her arrest and was arrested for the outstanding warrants and possession of drug paraphernalia. The male subject was cited and released for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Monday, Feb. 6

0051 hrs / DUI / 5900 block

Hickory Street

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for speeding and having tinted windows. During the investigation, the driver displayed signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol and admitted to drinking. The suspect was arrested based on his performance on the field sobriety tests. The suspect provided a breath sample and blew a 0.18 BAC. The man was also found in possession of a billy club, and a record’s check showed his license was suspended. The suspect was transported and booked in Santa Barbara County Jail.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

0049 hrs / Narcotics / Hwy 101 at Santa Monica Road

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for a moving violation. During the investigation, the passenger was found in possession of methamphetamine and two used methamphetamine pipes. The suspect was

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0332 hrs / Narcotics / 5500 block Carpinteria Avenue

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for a moving violation. During the investigation, the driver was found in possession of methamphetamine and a used methamphetamine pipe. The man was cited and released.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

1838 hrs / Incident / North Jameson Lane

An appliance delivery service was in the residence and are suspected of stealing $1,000 worth of jewelry.

2039 hrs / Narcotics / Vallecito and Star Pine Road

The suspect was contacted for displaying a false registration tab. During a search of his person per his probation terms, meth was found in his coin pocket. The man was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

0303 hrs / Incident / Hwy 101 at Padaro Lane

Vehicle stop initiated for front tinted windows and speeding through the

Reports from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

construction zone. During the contact, the driver stated he was arrested about a week ago. He consented to a limited search for his registration and while doing so, three rounds of ammunition were located. A search of the vehicle showed a small amount of meth and meth pipes/ bong. The man was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

Thursday, Feb. 9

0008 hrs / Incident / Via Real

The subject was stopped for vehicle code violations and found to be displaying a false registration tab. During a search of the vehicle, meth, a meth pipe and a stolen bike were found.

0158 hrs / Narcotics / Hwy 101 at Bates Road

Vehicle was observed driving at 100+ mph. A stop was initiated and during the contact, the subject admitted to having meth and heroin in the vehicle.

Friday, Feb. 10

1925 hrs / Incident / Ogan Road

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle. The driver was fifteen years old and was driving without a driver’s license. During a search of the vehicle, various THC products were found inside a fanny pack.

2050 hrs / Incident / Summerland

A vehicle was observed failing to stop at the posted stop sign at Lillie Avenue and Valencia Road. Vehicle failed to yield, entered the freeway then exited at Evans Avenue before finally stopping. Driver was found to be restrained from the passenger. Passenger was intoxicated, belligerent and stated she told the driver not to stop. Open containers of alcohol were discarded at the feet of the two-year-old child in the back seat. Both adults were arrested, and the child was taken into custody by Child Welfare Services.

Saturday, Feb. 11

2042 hrs / Incident / 4500 block Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated male guest at a hotel restaurant who was yelling at staff for not being served more alcohol. When

deputies arrived, they located the male subject who was heavily intoxicated and agitated. The man was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

2218 hrs / Incident / 1000 block

Casitas Pass Road

Deputies responded to a report of a female subject shoplifting, refusing to leave and using H&S in a grocery store. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the subject who was suspected of the aforementioned offenses. The subject was eventually arrested for shoplifting along with other narcotic offenses and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

Monday, Feb. 13

0742 hrs / Incident / 4400 block

Via Real

Deputies responded to a suspicious subject talking to himself and pacing in front of businesses. When the man was contacted, he was very unstable on his feet, talking to a bush, and had a snorting/smoking device in his hand. The man admitted to using meth, and was arrested for the above charges and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.

2233 hrs / Narcotics / Via Real and Casitas Pass Road

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle. During the investigation, a used glass methamphetamine bong was observed in plain view. A search of the occupants and vehicle was conducted, and the driver was found in possession of an additional used methamphetamine pipe. A record’s check of the passenger revealed they were on PRCS and had an outstanding felony warrant out of Ventura County. The driver was cited and released for violation, and the passenger was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail for his outstanding warrant.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

2105 hrs / Incident / Carpinteria and Walnut Avenue

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for an equipment violation. The driver was contacted and cited for the violation.

Thursday, Feb. 16

2227 hrs / Incident / Ogan Road and Pacific Village Drive

A traffic enforcement stop was initiated on a vehicle for doing a burnout. The vehicle also had a headlight out. The driver had alcohol emanating from his breath and person. SFTS were conducted. The driver had a BAC of 0.08% and was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail without incident.

Friday, Feb. 17

2336 hrs / Incident / Hwy 101 at Padaro Lane

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for unsafe breaking on Highway 101 northbound. The driver was contacted, and stated he did not have a driver license issued to him. Field sobriety tests were conducted on the driver, who was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was also in possession of various false social security cards and resident cards. The driver was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

The author asks readers to be mindful of their technology usage, and to learn when to step away and take a break.

Take a break from tek

digital marketing.

Auditions open for Rotary talent show

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria will hold auditions for its annual Talent Showcase, set to air in April, on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Alcazar Theatre. All proceeds from the event will go towards promoting education throughout the Carpinteria Unified School District.

The annual showcase is open to any with talent, and not exclusive to those living in Carpinteria. Over the years, proceeds from the event have been used to provide Carpinteria Unified School District with brass and wind instruments for high school and middle school jazz bands, string instruments and recorders for middle and elementary school students, sheet music and books, college scholarships and more.

The auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Alcazar Theatre, located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave.

In my last column (CVN Vol. 29, No. 20) I wrote about how Tek has impacted churches. In line with this, a recent personal shift in my morning routine has inspired me to look at technology from another perspective.

I used to get up, turn on the news, have my coffee and hit the gym. My new routine does not include the news – however, the coffee is still a key part of the morning. I love my illy’s Forte espresso latte. What now happens is that I meditate and read. The benefits have been nothing short of amazing and made me realize that with Tek it is important to take a break. Step away every once and awhile.

I decided to do a little research and see what I could discover about the topic of technology and its impact on our mental health and society in general. I discovered with the growth of technology, there is a lot of good that has been created and more to come, but there is a downside.

Of the over seven billion people in the world, there are more than five billion people using a mobile phone today. That’s up 100 million people (or 2%) from last year. A University of Washington study found that the average teen spends nine hours a day using technology and checks their social media accounts over 100 times per day. According to statistics, 269 billion emails are sent daily. There are approximately 455,000 Tweets per minute. Studies show Americans are increasingly checking their smart phones at least 52 times per day.

In an increasingly digital world, it’s easy to get fatigued from all the technology we use every day. As people begin to realize that excessive use of technology isn’t good for us physically, mentally or emotionally, it’s becoming more common to hear about people taking a “digital detox.”

Why not take a break from Tek and do a little digital detoxing?

Let’s take a look at some of the benefits and downsides of Tek, and what you can do to take your own Tek break and digital detox.

There are many benefits that technology has provided and many more to come. Better communications are one of the biggest positive effects. Easier communication and communicating with technology are proving helpful in times of mandatory social distancing laws. Advertising has become easier and made markets more accessible to companies, which benefit a lot from

Medical research has helped save a lot of lives. Robotics and development in this field will help work in adverse environments. The calculation and storage of data are more accurate and precise. Information access is available to all at affordable prices. Technology helps eliminate any geographical boundaries. Some advantages include: a reduction in expenses, less time wasted, more efficiency and increased productivity.

Nothing comes with 100% benefits –similarly, that is the case for technology adoption. Some of the negative effects, the downsides, includes a number that are easy to identify. They include job loss (downsizing) which is one of the main concerns with AI integration in businesses. There are adverse effects to health, such as the harmful effect of digital screens on eyes; increased anxiety and stress are also issues due to a 24/7 connected lifestyle.

The decrease in physical interactions, with meetings now held over call and social media platforms, can lead to depression. There are more ways for distraction with people multitasking. The potential for crime/scam with internet or messaging app technologies is prevalent. The loss of privacy because of social platforms is another big issue. A final big one is physical inactivity – the use of technology can lead to obesity.

So how can you take a Tek break, your very own digital detox? The easy answer is to Unplug. You can do this in small steps, but it does mean stepping away. I mentioned one of the ways I recommend: shutting off the TV and meditating/reading. I have also gotten into acting and Improv.

Another recommendation is to move. Go for a walk on the beach, go to the gym. Designate a digital detox day every year. No smart phone, no television, no computer. Stop using technology an hour before going to bed. These are just a few of the possibilities and I know you can come up with some of your own. Bottom line: take a break from Tek. You will thank me later.

Thank you for taking time to read my column and if you have a question about technology or would like to suggest a topic for a future column, please reach out to me at michael@michaeltalkstek. com or just give me a call at (805) 6843414. I love talking Tek. Except when I am on a Tek break.

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.

Rotary hears from Polio survivor

Polio survivor John Illgen spoke to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning about his time in the iron lung, a treatment for polio when Illgen caught it at the age of four. Illgen thanked Rotary International for its efforts to eradicate polio worldwide, with the organization providing vaccinations to all major countries through various partnerships. Rotary members Debbie Murphy and Wade Nomura, who also survived polio, at one point helped inoculate children in India.

Rotary holds Valentine’s Day social

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning hosted a Valentine’s Social at Sunburst Wine Bar, raising money for local students furthering their education. Attendees were able to purchase Valentine’s Day gifts and shop while enjoying appetizers and wine.

MICHAEL

Polio survivor John Illgen, center, spoke at a recent Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning meeting alongside club president Rebecca Griffin, left, and past president Kim Fly, right.

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning members, from left, Mary Layman, Beth Cox and Carie Smith helped out at the Valentine’s Social.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as THE GARDEN MARKET at 3811 SANTA CLAUS LANE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): TAMARA

I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County ClerkRecorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000331.

another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000129.

Publish: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE. CASE NO. 23PR00044 ESTATE OF ANNE R. SANDERS

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANNE R. SANDERS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ERICK H. SANDERS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

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)

FBN2022-0003115.

Publish: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as BIG HAIR

PRODUCTIONS at 3510 VIA REAL, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): ISIS I. CASTANEDA at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 01/30/2023. The registrant began transacting business on 12/17/2022.

Signed: ISIS CASTANEDA, OWNER.

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

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000240.

Publish: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as (1) CARPINTERIA SKATE FOUNDATION (2) CULTURE SKATE FACTORY at 1041 CASITAS PASS ROAD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): CARPINTERIA SKATE FOUNDATION at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 01/27/2023. The registrant began transacting business on 12/17/2022. Signed: JASON CAMPBELL, 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) FBN2023-0000223.

Publish: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as CATHY’S

CONCERT CATERING at 1122 N. MILPAS, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103.

Mailing adress: 4880 SANDYLAND RD, #59, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013.

Full name of registrant(s): CATHY A. GONZALEZ at 4880 SANDYLAND RD, #59, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 02/07/2023. The registrant began transacting business on 02/02/2023.

Signed: CATHY A GONZALEZ, OWNER.

In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920,

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 ClerkRecorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000170.

Publish: Feb. 9, 16, 23, March, 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as STACK DIGITAL at 520 FARNEL RD. SUITE G, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455. Full name of registrant(s): DAVID C. PATTERSON at 610 SUNRISE DR 7B, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 01/31/2023. The registrant began transacting business on 01/31/2023. Signed: DAVID CLARENCE PATTERSON, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000243.

Publish: Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as IN WORDS at 1227 MANITOU LANE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 Full name of registrant(s): JENNY A MARTINEZ at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 02/07/2023. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: JENNY MARTINEZ, 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 ClerkRecorder (SEAL) FBN2023-00030934. Publish: Feb. 16, 23, March, 2, 9, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as (1) COAST VALLEY REALTY (2) COAST VALLEY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT at 385 ALISAL ROAD, SOLVANG CA 93463. Mailing address: PO BOX 1379, SOLVANG, CA 93464. Full name of registrant(s): RONALD

The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ERICK H. SANDERS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 23, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. SBA5 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Anacapa Division, at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA, 93121-1107.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of a petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the heating date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: BRIAN L. FOX 290 MAPLE COURT, SUITE 126 VENTURA, CA 93003 805-658-9204

Publish: February 9, 16, 23, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF STARRR WILLIAM MARTIN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 23CV00202

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: STARRR WILLIAM MARTIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: STARRR WILLIAM MARTIN

Proposed name: STAR LIGHT

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING MARCH 22, 2023 at 10:00 am, Dept: 3, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition.

Dated 02/04/2023 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.

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Susan DeBus remembers The Spot

Editor’s note: This story by Lea Boyd was originally published in the Winter 2015 issue of Carpinteria Magazine.

Burger patties sizzled on a jammed griddle, and malts – in any one of 13 flavors – flew out the pick-up window even faster than most nights in the summer of 1967 at The Spot. On this evening, Aug. 29, while the final episode of “The Fugitive” was breaking television viewing records around the country, droves of young Carpinterians huddled around a small, black and white screen on the patio of the tiny burger joint on Linden Avenue. “I never saw it so packed,” Susan DeBus recalls.

hindsight

Thursday, March 14

Library preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m., Carpinteria Ave., 684-4314

Two police cars parked along the back driveway, and the officers joined the edge-of-their-seats crowd to catch the conclusion to the hit series. Teens close to the box took turns holding the antenna whenever the image blurred.

Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Building, 6197 Casitas Pass road, non-members rSVP to 566-1906 Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.

Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair, 3-6:30 p.m., fair: 684-2770

Free Stress Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, Ave. Ste. A, 684-5012

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria l Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 l

DeBus remembers the night clearly, though the hundreds of other evenings she spent at The Spot are now a mishmash of happy memories marked by the smell of cooking burgers. Her parents, Al and Lorraine DeBus, owned the eatery for about a decade, starting in the early 1960s when Susan was 13.

Friday, March 15

CVCC Lunch & Learn, noon-1 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 684-5479 x10.

The Peace Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave.

ussel Heath came down with gold fever and joined the masses of men who journeyed to California to strike it rich. Gold mining never ork native, but he did amass wealth and anta Barbara County on his quest for gold and returned to the area, eventually claiming the titles of district attorney, sheriff n 1858, he purchased 52 acres of land in Carpinteria at a price of $336. He n 1862, he decided to leave his position as DA (for the second time odriguez, Heath cleared the property and built an adobe home for himself in 1858 as well as a winery and brandy distillery. He planted 1,000 grapevines, in addition to oranges, lemons and walnuts. in the 1880s, Heath had cultivated the largest walnut orchard in the state.

Named for its petite size, The Spot’s minimal

Music in our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 684-4701

During the busy summers – Memorial Day to Labor Day – The Spot opened at 11 a.m. and closed at 11 p.m. Al was there every day until close; every other day, he arrived at 5 a.m. to prep the fresh-cut French fries.

its early days. Prices are still reasonable, but the 10

the modest Heath adobe was replaced with a three-story, Victorian mansion (shown above) in 1881. Heath lived in the home until his death in 1911.

Back Track, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Saturday, March 16

Carpinteria Salt Marsh docent led tours, 10 a.m., free walks start from the park sign, 684-8077

work, Susan says her parents, who have since passed away, never complained and never fought. “I don’t even think they ever got sick during those years,” she says.

jukebox went dark and closing time neared, Al would ask any lingering teens, “Is your mom or dad coming to get you, or am I driving you home?”

When the old Heath mansion was demolished in 1972 to make way for a housing subdivision, workers discovered that parts of the original 1858 adobe had been incorporated into a wing of the home and concealed under clapboard siding. the Carpinteria Valley Historical society stepped in to negotiate with developers and the City of Carpinteria to preserve what was left of the adobe and create Heath ranch Park around it.

however, Al and Lorraine decided investing their hard-earned dollars would be foolhardy and sold the business in 1970 or 1971.

Magicarp Pokemon League, 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., (619) 972-3467

Energy Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., free

“The Quiet Man,” 8 p.m., Plaza Playhouse theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5

Carpinteria High School students made up the staff roster as well as the clientele. Lorraine taught the girls to take orders and make malts, while Al schooled the boys in cooking. During the DeBus era, Spot employees all wore collared white shirts covered in big, red polka dots.

Despite the long hours of back-aching

Kind-hearted Al extended credit to anyone who wanted it and made sure his employees did their homework during slow times in the afternoon. After the

The Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Monday, March 18

Women of Inspiration, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Girls inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 foothill road, $70, 684-6364

Basic Bridge, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5921

Mah Jongg, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 729-1310

Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.

Celebrate Recovery (Hurts, Hangups, Addictions), 6 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill rd., 684-3353

CVCC’s Cuba Trip Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Carpinteria library Multi-Purpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5479 x10

Al and Lorraine had purchased The Spot from its original owners, Garnet and Cecil Hendrickson. Prior to the Hendricksons, the little restaurant had been called Sheri’s Café, but when they bought it in 1958, Garnet told Cecil, “It’s just such a tiny, little place, let’s call it The Spot,” reported a 2002 Coastal View News article.

As the nation gears up for March Madness (starting March 19), CVN thought it would be appropriate to stoke the fire of excitement with an image of Carpinteria’s version of highly competitive basketball. Sports rivals Carpinteria and Bishop Diego high schools vie for a piece of the ball at this Feb. 7, 1978 game.

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The DeBuses, Susan recalls, always planned to improve the property. At their landlord’s insistence of a very short lease,

The next owners with staying power were Ted and Della Barajas, who acquired The Spot for $15,000 in 1976, according to a 1988 Carpinteria Herald article. Under Ted’s management, The Spot garnered the praise of noteworthy food critic Julia Child. The Barajas added Mexican food to the formerly all-American menu, and satisfied customers for 22 years. Jesse and Anna Bustillos now own the little restaurant that holds a big place in Carpinteria history.

A Community Toolbox: How to Serve the Depressed Person with Understanding, 7-8:30 p.m., Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito road, 684-2509

Tuesday, March 19

Coffee with Cops, 9-11 a.m., Crushcakes, 4945 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 x437

Carpinteria Writers’ Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Carpinteria library multipurpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-7838

Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

Sandpiper Duplicate Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village Clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5522

Battle of the Books club, 3:30 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608

Beginner Meditation Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Curious Cup back meeting room, 929 linden Ave., 705-4703

Al-Anon Meeting, 7-8 p.m., faith lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place, 331-4817

ESL Class, 7 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill road, free, 684-3353

Wednesday, March 20

Morning Rotary meeting with Cyndi Macias, The Gym Next Door, 7-8 a.m., Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito rd., $10

Meditation, 10:30-noon, Carpinteria Woman’s club, 1059 Vallecito rd., 847-208-6520

Knitting Group, 1-4 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., free, 684-8077

Fighting Back Parent Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Canalino School, 1480 Carpinteria Ave., 963-1433 x125 or x132

Kiwanis Club Meeting, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., 368-5644

Coastal View Book Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria Branch library, 684-4428

8 Ball Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.

ONGOING

Lani Garfield photography show, island Brewing Co., 5049 6th St., 745-8272

Michael Fisher Fish art show, Corktree Cellars, 910 linden Ave., 684-1400

Liz Brady art show, Porch, 3823 Santa Claus lane, 684-0300

Coastal View News is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers. Get creative, get goofy, but keep comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate language or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punctuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the following grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of Coastal from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.

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

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

Friday, March 15

Do you have a photo from Carpinteria’s past? Contact news@coastalview.com to share it with other readers!

ing grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of Coastal View News from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.

He said, she said

CArPiNteriA VAlley MuSeuM of HiStory

by Margie E. Burke

CVN reader Michael Perez submitted this undated photo of the Carpinteria icon that still operates at Linden Avenue and Dorrance Way.

CARPINTEIRA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY

square footage remains the same as when this photo was taken in

cent sno-cones and 40 cent malts are a thing of the past.

Cate ends CIF playoff run in quarterfinals

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY AIMEE STANCHINA

Cate’s boys basketball squad capped off an impressive season with a hardfought road loss in the CIF-SS Division 4A Quarterfinals against the highestremaining-seed in the tournament, Jordan of Long Beach.

“Cate played the most incredible game, and I could not be more proud,” said Cate head coach Andrew Gil. “We played our hearts out and left every remaining ounce of energy on the court.”

In the first quarter, Cate kept up with an explosive Jordan team, which Gil called “the most athletic team” he has seen in over 13 years of coaching, heading into the second quarter down 26-21.

Cate’s superstar senior Babacar Pouye lit up the stat sheet, coming up just two blocks shy of a triple-double with 34 points, 16 rebounds and eight blocks –earning the respect of the Jordan fans who came up after the game to congratulate him.

Coach Gil said sophomore standout Marcus Scudder showed “supreme confidence” at the point guard spot with 17 points and six rebounds, adding that

Scudder will likely be the team’s leader over the next few years at Cate.

Last week, Scudder was named as Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s Athlete of the Week after helping lead Cate through the first two rounds of the playoffs against Northview and Santa Ana. In both games, the sophomore played a key role, leading the team in scoring against Northview and locking down on Santa Ana’s leading scorer in Cate’s second-round win.

“For the first time since I have been at Cate, we have had two basketball players named Athlete of the Week in the same season: Babacar Pouye and Marcus Scudder,” Gil said.

In the quarterfinal, Jordan’s deep roster – led by senior point guard Franklyn Chambers – put pressure on the Rams the entire game, forcing turnovers and making big shots whenever Cate pulled within 10 points. Chambers would finish with 28 points, and Jordan held on for an 89-74 win.

“It was thrilling, and fast, and great basketball was played,” Gil said. “The

gym at the end could let out a sigh of relief that a school of 250 students hung with a school of 2,500 and had a chance to win it.”

Coach Gil acknowledged the team’s six seniors – Pouye, Jack Higgins, Will Vanica, Daniel Lee, Jengus Ercil and Marley Joseph – “left a mark on the Cate basketball program.”

There is also a lot to look forward to in the future, Gil said, with returning underclassmen like Scudder, Jacob Gabbay, Tyler Martinez, Josh Butler, Julian Lee and Peter Lehman.

“I could not be more proud. We had the top seeded team in our division on their heels in a hostile environment,” Gil said of the team’s final game. “It really was a great run and it’s nice to finish the year playing your best basketball.”

The Rams finished the year 14-8 overall, and 5-3 in the Tri-Valley League. Jordan went on to defeat Pacifica Christian 84-64 in the semifinals and will face Sage Hill in the CIF-SS Division 4A Championships on Saturday.

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ABOVE, Senior Babacar Pouye (23) has been a force all over the court, leading Cate with 34 points, 16 rebounds and 8 blocks in his final game.

LEFT, Junior Tyler Martinez (13) keeps the ball away from a defender in Cate’s first-round win over Northview.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Warriors baseball splits first two games

Carpinteria baseball opened up its season on the right foot, with a 9-3 win in the Warriors’ season opener against Citrus Coat League opponent Channel Islands.

Junior righthander Shane Goodmanson started off on the mound for the visiting Warriors, earning his first win of the year with two strikeouts, two walks and five hits allowed in just over six innings.

Carpinteria played error free through all seven innings, and freshman Gabe Martinez finished off the final two batters to seal the victory for the Warriors in his season debut.

The Warriors showed some strong bats and aggressive baserunning, with several players finishing with multiple hits and runs in the win. Junior Talon Trumble led the way with two doubles and three RBIs; senior Erich Goebel finished with a single, a double, three stolen bases, two runs scored and an RBI; senior catcher Diego Nieves tripled, doubled, and scored a run himself; and senior leadoff batter Matt Muñoz reached first base three times, scored two runs and delivered a big two-out, two-strike hit that scored a pair of runs.

“The season opener is fun no matter what and to pick up a win on the road in a Citrus Coast League game makes it even more exciting,” said Carpinteria coach Pat Cooney. “It still feels so early to be playing games that count as we have really a lot of work to do to get up to speed. To see this level of competitiveness in our players out of the gate is really encouraging.”

Two days later, the Warriors hosted the Fillmore Flashes for a league matchup that served as the first game of the year at Carpinteria’s John Calderwood Field.

Fillmore built a solid 8-0 lead after three innings, then Carpinteria began to get back in the game after junior righthander Beto Martinez came into pitch midway through the game.

Goodmanson gave Carpinteria its first hit of the day, and later drove in a run to get the offense going. Martinez added two hits; Goebel finished with three hits, including an RBI double; and Nieves drove in a run with a pair of hits, scoring another run himself, but it was too little too late and Fillmore took the win, 9-4.

“Poor mental preparation for this one led to poor performance at the onset,” Cooney said. “Maybe home opening jitters got to the group or maybe it was the Flashes’ immediate and relentless attack. The players did a really good job of responding with some much-improved play at the end of the game. Plenty of bright spots and lessons learned to take to the next game.”

Carpinteria is now 1-1 in the Citrus Coast League and will play an odd “away game” against Nordhoff on Friday at John Calderwood Field, where the Warriors will technically be the road team on their own home field.

High-scoring softball games for Carpinteria

There have been some high-scoring games for Carpinteria softball through the first three games of the season, with the Warriors both scoring and giving up lots of runs to end up with one tie, one win and one loss to start the year.

After having its first game called in a 12-12 tie due to darkness, Carpinteria kept up the offensive momentum with an explosive 24-11 win over Citrus Coast League rival Channel Islands.

Junior Ashlee Mora earned the win, pitching five innings with six strikeouts, two walks and four earned runs. Mora also was a force on the offensive side, scoring five runs and driving in three more RBI’s.

“Our players are working well together and are finding ways to contribute,” said first-year coach Matt Mora. “We have a very deep roster, and every player is starting to find their way into the lineup. I am very pleased with this group so far.”

Two days later, Carpinteria was on the wrong side of a blowout, giving up a 23-1 loss at Fillmore.

“We had a really tough time defensively fielding balls,” said coach Mora, who added that junior catcher Amarisse Camargo was out due to illness. “Our two backup catchers are both sophomores and had a tough time stopping pitches that were low which resulted in a lot of runs.”

The Warriors also had a tough time on offense. The team’s only run came when senior Renata Martinez drove in a runner who had reached first base on a walk.

Carpinteria is now 1-1-1 overall, and 1-1 in the Citrus Coast League, heading into a busy week with three games on consecutive weeknights before hosting the Carpinteria Softball Classic tournament this Saturday.

Warriors boys tennis opens with win

Carpinteria boys tennis kicked off its season with a non-league win at home over Bishop Diego.

Both teams were spared from the heavy wind of the previous day, and conditions were relatively calm at Carpinteria High School as the Warriors got back on the court for the first time in 2023.

Senior Connor Gralewski led the way in singles play with a 3-0 sweep, while sophomore Lucas Martin went 2-1.

In doubles, juniors Troy Zimmerman and Aher Pampel finished 3-0, with Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant saying the two close friends “played really well together and complemented each other’s game.”

Freshman Servando Campuzano and junior Nolan Martin partnered up to go 3-0 in doubles as well, with only five games dropped in the three sets.

“They played great together, and it was fun to see the match improvement through-

out the sets,” Bryant said. “They each became more and more comfortable and just kept it simple throughout.”

Coach Bryant said it was a “good opening day” overall, and the team showed “a lot of fight” in the comeback win.

Carpinteria will have to start its matches down 3-0, due to its roster having only eight players instead of the nine required. The team was also fighting some recent illnesses that kept two players out of the opening match, but coach Bryant said he will continue to try to recruit another player to join the team for the remainder of the season.

“For an opening day, I was really happy with how we fought back and never gave up,” Bryant said.

Warriors break personal records at Alumni Meet

Carpinteria’s track and field athletes from past and present collided for the annual Alumni Meet at Carpinteria High School last weekend, with a few Warriors matching or beating their own personal records on the day.

Throughout the day, dozens of Carpinteria athletes competed in over 25 events, including sprints, relays, high-jump, discus and shot-put.

Class of 2023 Ainslee Alexander matched her personal record with a pole vault of 9’ 6” – good enough for number four on the Warriors All Time list.

Class of 2025 Joel De Lira broke two personal records, with a time of 4:57.14 in the 1500 meters and a time of 56.8 on the winning 4x400 boys relay team.

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Thursday, February 23

Carpinteria Boys Golf vs Santa Paula (Saticoy), 2 p.m. *Carpinteria Softball vs Nordhoff, 3 p.m.

Friday, February 24

*Carpinteria Baseball vs Nordhoff, 3 p.m.

Saturday, February 25

*Carpinteria Track & Field hosts Rincon Races, 10 a.m.

*Carpinteria Softball hosts Carpinteria Classic Tournament, 10 a.m. Carpinteria Baseball at Villanova, 11 a.m.

*Denotes Home Game

Where’d all the refs go?

CRUZ ON SPORTS

RYAN P. CRUZ

When I was a senior in high school, I volunteered as an umpire for little league baseball.

I thought it might be an easy way to earn my mandatory community service hours. I could hang out at the ballfield and chew on some sunflower seeds – after all, how hard could it be to call balls and strikes for a bunch of twelve-year-olds?

I quickly learned just how serious it was. Parents I had known most of my life were suddenly screaming down my neck if they thought I missed a call, and coaches would question my judgment several times a game.

After a few games, I dreaded taking my spot behind the plate. I started to overthink every call: What if they get mad? What if I get this one wrong? Why did I think this would be fun?

Soon, I decided it wasn’t worth it, and I called it quits.

Even with my short-lived experience as an umpire, I’m not immune to the wave of frustration that comes when a referee blatantly misses a call in a big game. I was screaming at the TV earlier this year when an NBA ref missed a clear foul that cost the Lakers a very important win versus their hated rival, the Boston Celtics. This missed call was notable mainly because it forced a response

Referees and umpires are the sports world’s thankless heroes, the author says.

from the Official NBA Refs Twitter account admitting the mistake, saying:

“Like everyone else, referees make mistakes. We made one at the end of last night’s game and that is gut-wrenching for us. This play will weigh heavily and cause sleepless nights as we strive to be the best referees we can be.”

I was also among the millions watching this year’s Super Bowl who felt deflated when a back-and-forth shootout came to an anticlimactic end thanks to a late-game passinterference call that – according to a wave of critics on social media – should not have been called at all.

Referees and umpires are the thankless heroes of the sports world. They get a bad rap, mostly because we are not meant to notice them when they do a good job. When they get a close call perfectly, they don’t get an award. In my experience, even when they do get the call right, they are doubted by at least half of

ON THE ROAD

the fans watching. But if they miss a call, nobody holds back on criticism. They get yelled at, threatened or followed out into the parking lot. Too many times, we have seen a viral video of a parent trying to physically fight an official.

Across the country, referees have been quitting in record numbers, and this shortage of willing referees has created a strain on youth and high school sports. While Covid-19 did contribute to the shortage early on, it has become more evident recently that it is more likely due to the toxic environment created by the behavior of fans, players and coaches.

Here on the Central Coast, shortages during the past two seasons have forced games to be canceled, postponed or adjusted.

Carpinteria High School Athletic Director Pat Cooney said that the school has “certainly seen the effects locally,” including moving football games from their usual Friday nights or canceling lower-level sports due to a lack of officials.

Local high school referees are reserved through Channel Coast Officials, which assigns and provides an officiating unit to each game. In the old days, it used to be that PE teachers would work as officials after school, but as schools across the state cut back on physical education courses, this pool of potential officials “has nearly evaporated,” Cooney said.

At Carpinteria, a longstanding tradition towards sportsmanship provides a usually welcoming environment for both visiting teams and officials, but even then, Cooney said there have still been incidents

from time to time where fans have “overstepped the boundary.”

To combat this toxic environment, the school is proactive about educating its players, coaches and fans before each season. Carpinteria families are reminded during parent meetings, signage at every game encourages the welcoming Warrior spirit, and the Citrus Coast League even recently reinstated an annual sportsmanship award to the school with the “most sporting” athletes, coaches, fans and staff.

High school sports should be an extension of the classroom, and as Cooney says, “Nothing should be said or heard at an athletics contest that would not be appropriate in a school building” – so next time you see a ref miss a call, maybe let it slide.

Chances are, they are not paid off, nor are they in on some conspiracy against your favorite team. It’s far more likely – at least at the high school level – that they are just an overworked, underpaid member of your community that likes sports just as much as you do.

And hey, if you’re the adventurous type yourself, sign up for a stint as an official. It will change the way you look at the game.

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

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"Chances are, referees are not paid off, nor are they in on some conspiracy against your favorite team. It’s far more likely – at least at the high school level – that they are just an overworked, underpaid member of your community that likes sports just as much as you do. "

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