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Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California
Chamber to hold Croatia trip preview
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Plans for the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming guided tour of Croatia will be presented at an informational preview on Monday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the chamber office, 1056 Eugenia Place, Suite B. The trip, scheduled for Oct. 30 to Nov. 6, is designed to give travelers a taste of the history, cuisine and culture of Croatia. Participants can look forward to seven nights in first class hotels and sightseeing that includes four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among the highlights are two nights in Split, an ancient town built by the Romans on the Dalmatian Coast, plus a tour of Diocletian’s Palace. The cost is $3,150 per person for double occupancy and includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, first class hotel accommodations, 12 meals, professional tour escort, baggage handling and sightseeing with admission to all attractions. RSVPs are requested (although not required). To learn more or RSVP, visit carpinteriachamber.org or call Joyce at 684-5479.
Former fire chief retires
After 32 years fighting fires, Jim Rampton hung up his helmet last week and retired from his position as a battalion chief at Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District. The third-generation firefighter spent the last five years of his career at CSFPD, where he held the job of interim chief from June 2015 to October 2016 while the district sought a permanent replacement for Chief Mike Mingee, a job that Rampton declined. He had led the South Davis Metro Fire Agency in Utah prior to coming on board at CSFPD, and his move west allowed him to be closer to family and put him back in the action after spending years as an administrator behind a desk. Rampton found the work at CSFPD to be rewarding for its diversity of calls and the camaraderie of the crews. Now he’s again ready for change. “I’d like to find that new adventure,” he said. His firefighting days are over, but he may pursue teaching or some other role that allows him to give back. He said that Carpinteria’s district has a bright future if the three-station model can be implemented to reduce response time throughout its long, narrow territory.
Election safety comes to the League
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Jim Rampton implemented a number of changes within CarpinteriaSummerland Fire Protection District while he served as chief for over a year.
Carpinteria’s risk downgraded, recent storms lighter than feared
The Thomas Fire burn area escaped another threat this week after public safety officials issued a mandatory evacuation ahead of the March 13 morning storm. The storm failed to produce the intense rain anticipated, and the evacuation order was lifted midmorning on March 13. Two storms on the horizon are expected to deliver just ½- to 1-inch of rainfall in intermittent showers between March 14 to 17. Recent edits to the county’s debris flow risk map for Carpinteria have downgraded large portions of the valley from Extreme High Risk to High Risk. “Each storm since the Jan. 9 Debris Flow adds to our understanding and ability to make decisions to keep residents safe, evacuate residents only when necessary, and return residents home as soon as possible,” said Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown. Visit ReadySBC.org to access an interactive evacuation map or call the Public Information Call Center at (833) 688-5551 for assistance.
With Russian election meddling ever present in the news, the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara will host a timely informational forum on Wednesday, March 21 from noon to 2 p.m. about the safety of elections from outside manipulation. Santa Barbara County Clerk and Recorder Joe Holland will share his research including a list of Frequently Asked Questions. In addition, Elena Aronova, Russian expert and professor at UCSB, will talk about her experience and knowledge of the 2016 election anomalies. Marty Blum, former Mayor of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College Board member, will moderate the forum in the Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Public Library. The public is invited to bring questions for the panelists to answer.
online. community. news. Stage 2 Drought Conditions Still In Effect! Did you know, a household leak can waste up to 10,000 gallons of water per year? That’s equal to 270 loads of laundry. A very small sprinkler leak can waste about 6,300 gallons of water per month! In the spirit of Fix a Leak Week, now is a great time to repair any leaks found in your home or irrigation system and save water. Contact Rhonda at 684-2816 ext. 116 for a free water check-up. Visit cvwd.net for summary of Stage 2 Drought Condition Regulations.
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