Coastal View News • May 9, 2024

CARPINTERIA

Happy Mother's Day!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 12, because Mother's Day is coming up quick. Ahead of this annual holiday, CVN photographer Robin Karlsson headed into town to ask Carpinteria kids about their moms and maternal figures in their lives, including one-year-old Jax Jarmie and his mom, Amy Stanfield, pictured above. Check out their answers on pages 14 and 15 of this week's print, and don’t forget to remember all the mothers this Sunday

Carpinteria

Women for Agriculture

Annual Mother’s Day

Flowers, Plants & Baked Goods Sale

Fire extinguished on Cindy Lane

Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District firefighters put out an industrial structure fire on the 1000 block of Cindy Lane in Carpinteria on Wednesday, May 1.

According to a press release sent out by the district, firefighters responded to the fire – which started in a large, single-story commercial building – around 6:30 p.m.

“Firefighters determined that there were potentially hazardous chemicals on site and requested a hazmat response,” according to the district’s press release. “A sprinkler system helped contain the fire to the center of the structure. A second alarm was called at 7:05 p.m. due to the ongoing hazmat potential.”

The fire was extinguished in 45 minutes. All building occupants were evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

In addition to the Carpinteria-Summerland District, members of Montecito Fire, Ventura County Fire, Santa Barbara City Fire and Santa Barbara County Fire also responded to the scene. Southern California Edison and The Gas Company investigated and said no utilities were damaged.

Brickley joins Seascape Realty

Carpinterian Mark Brickley has joined Seascape Realty as a real estate/sales agent, he told CVN.

Brickley previously worked with the County Probation Department for 29 years before receiving his Real Estate license in 2021. He is currently a volunteer director for the Retired Employees of Santa Barbara County, and previously served as the board of directors of the Polo Condos/Las Canchas Condominium Association.

For more information, visit look4seascaperealty.com or call (805) 680-3770.

Person Ryan honored at Mother’s Day luncheon

Local Leslie Person Ryan will be honored at VNA Health’s annual Mother’s Day luncheon as the Honored Mother, VNA’s Easter Moorman told CVN.

The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, May 10 at the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

Person Ryan will be honored for her work as an entrepreneur and food resilience hero, according to a press release from VNA, a hospice care service in Santa Barbara County. Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree will also be honored as the Remembered Mother.

Person Ryan started local programs such as the Teen Safe Ride Program and Domestic Violence Emergency Response Program, and founded Sweet Wheel Farm, which largely serves Summerland residents, following the 2018 Montecito debris flow.

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Firefighters put out an industrial structure fire on the 1000 block of Cindy Lane in Carpinteria Wednesday, May 1.

Mark Brickley

Leslie Person Ryan

She was also given the 2024 Local Food Hero award by the Santa Barbara Permaculture Network.

“Leslie Person Ryan is the person who sees a need or a problem – and she does something about it—she solves it. For 40+ years, Leslie has been known in Montecito and Santa Barbara as the go-to person for custom invitations and personalized stationery, originally starting Letter Perfect to fill the need for a good local stationer,” Moorman said in a press release.

Person Ryan first worked with VNA Health after a hospital patient, a single parent, needed assistance with food for the patient’s two sons. Person Ryan delivered food weekly to the family and has continued to do so even after the patient passed away.

The Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is located at 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. See more online at vna.health.

From left: new Association for Women in Communications AWC) member Lea Boyd, editor of Carpinteria Magazine; Carolyn Jabs, AWC past president; Lisa Osborn, AWC past president and KCSB news director; and Amy Orozco, AWC Member of the Year 2021 and CVN Sea Witch columnist.

Carpinterians, CVN editors link up for Women of Achievement Awards

More than 150 communicators met up for the Association for Women in Communications (AWC–SB) luncheon on Wednesday, May 1, including Carpinteria Magazine editor Lea Boyd and Coastal View News columnist Amy Orozco – both former Coastal View News editors.

This year marked AWC-SB’s 16th luncheon, where the group honored four educa-

tors in line with this year’s theme, Lessons in Leadership: UC Santa Barbara Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Student Life at UC Santa Barbara Katya Armistead; retired Director of Starr King Parent-Child Workshop Yolanda Medina-Garcia; Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido; and Wendy Sims-Moten, executive director of First 5 Santa Barbara County.

The luncheon was moderated by Catherine Remak, co-host of “Gary and Catherine in the Morning” on K-LITE.

“AWC-SB empowers women to develop and deepen the communication skills they need to succeed in a variety of fields. Members included journalists, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, designers, marketers, authors, corporate communicators, photographers, coaches, and public relations professionals, among others,” Orozco said in an email to CVN.

For more information about the organization, visit awcsb.org.

Volunteers meet at Carpinteria’s Parking Lot #3 on March 23, 2024 for Community Cleanup Day; the clean-up is sponsored by Carpinteria Beautiful and the city of Carpinteria.

Carpinteria Beautiful schedules last meeting until September

The last Carpinteria Beautiful meeting until September is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at Carpinteria City Hall. Carpinteria Beautiful’s Bryan Mootz told CVN that the club typically takes an extended meeting break during the summer.

Carpinteria City Hall is located at 5775 Carpinteria Ave. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Carpinteria City Council chambers. Members of the public are welcome.

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“The King of Soundtracks” Kenny Loggins, known for his music in “Footloose,” “Top Gun” and “Caddyshack” will perform at this year’s One805LIVE!

Kenny Loggins to perform at this year’s One805LIVE!

One805 – a Santa Barbara County nonprofit dedicated to supporting first responders – has announced Grammy award-winning and Santa Barbara local Kenny Loggins will perform at the 2024 One805LIVE! concert on Sept. 20. Additional performers at the annual fundraiser will be announced in the coming months.

This will be Loggins’ first performance since his final tour last year, where he will receive the Heart of the Community Award for his community efforts over the past several years. Actor Kevin Costner will again host the concert at his Carpinteria Valley estate; Alan Parsons O.B.E will also perform and serve as this year’s music director.

All proceeds will go towards improved life-saving equipment, disaster preparedness and highly requested mental health support for first responders. Mental health conditions are common among first responders; police officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, according to the One805 website.

“In recognition of his extraordinary and constant philanthropic work in Santa Barbara County, One805 has chosen to honor Kenny Loggins as a recipient of this year’s Heart of the Community Award,” said One805 CEO Kirsten Cavendish Weston-Smith. “He will receive the award on-stage at the concert. Prior recipients have included Kevin Costner and founding board member Alan Parsons.”

One805 was created after the 2017 Thomas Fire and the following Jan. 9, 2018 Montecito debris flow to support first responders.

The fire also highlighted the resources first responding agencies need but cannot afford with existing budgets, according to the One805 website. One805 has since raised over $2.7 million for necessary safety equipment, mental health support and community preparedness. The chiefs of all county first responder departments sit on the One805 Advisory Board, and are directly involved in the allocation of funding.

Tickets will be available at One805.org on June 1. Corporate sponsorships are already live.

Dreams in Bloom fundraiser “blooms” May 19

The Family Service Agency’s spring fundraiser, Dreams in Bloom, is scheduled for May 19, 2024 at the Rincon Beach Club, 4–8 p.m. The agency is celebrating 125 years of operation this year, spokesperson Hannah Sidaris-Green told CVN.

The agency, which began serving eight families, has grown to support 28,000 this year across the county. This year’s theme, 125 Years and Growing, will focus on the organization’s history and evolution over its 125 years, with plans for food stations, live music, a wine wall and an auction.

“We are incredibly honored to mark this significant milestone in our organization, history,” CEO Lisa Brabo said in a press release. “For 125 years, FSA has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in Santa Barbara County, and this gala represents an opportunity to celebrate our past achievements while looking forward to a future of continued growth and impact.”

The Rincon Beach Club is located at 3811 Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria. For more information about the fundraiser, visit dreamsinbloom.org or call (805) 965-1001.

Attendees gather for the 2023 Dreams in Bloom fundraiser, put on by the Family Service Agency.

LETTERS

Elected officials should protect people, not profits

Shame on county planners and the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for their recent inaction on cannabis odor control measures; county staff and the board clearly shirked their responsibilities, demonstrating once again they have no respect for Carpinteria’s residents.

The arguments that necessary odor control is too costly a burden, and that single technology (one size fits all) is not appropriate, demonstrate, at best, an illogical misunderstanding of the real problem, and at worst, a smokescreen (no pun intended) to hide an unwillingness to serve the public interest on behalf of a community that suffers night and day from this contamination of our quality of life. Apparently it took county staff six months to identify that of 3,700 odor complaints, not a single one has been verified or enforced, and that exactly one notice of violation had been issued over

the last six years, with no action.

A simple regulation requiring compliance with existing standards, through whatever technology or practice is available, and requiring compliance to renew any existing permit or apply, can be crafted if mandated. Perhaps the board needs to clean house in the enforcement ranks and hire knowledgeable staff who can effectively implement state of the art measurement technology to protect the health and wellbeing of our community. And if the industry cannot see a cost-benefit for compliance because of sinking profits, they should move away or take up a different business.

Protecting profiteering and greed to the detriment of our community health is not what the supervisors were elected to do; their job is to protect and further the common good. In our capitalist economy there are winners and losers; if these folks can’t recognize the harm they inflict on our community and bear the cost of fair competition, they should reconsider their business!

David Rosso Carpinteria

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A word or two on mental health

BY DAVE MOORE HOPENET OF CARPINTERIA

“The world’s made up of two kinds of people, those who think they’re normal and those who know there’s no such thing.” Even the most well-adjusted “Papa Wallendish” tightrope walkers among us slip off the high wire of normalcy now and again.

Equally true is the fact that those of us clinging to the safety net below must be ever vigilant and fully equipped to do a first-class job of manning the net so no one’s falls are fatal. The most important thing we can offer to one another is a caring hand, whenever and wherever it’s needed.

Truly, “We all do better when we all do better.”

And, as a community, we are all on our way to doing better when, as put by YouthWell:

• We normalize the conversation around mental health so that youth and caregivers do not feel shame asking for help.

• We treat mental health challenges with the same respect and care we show someone who has a physical illness or injury.

• Families feel supported and in

The most important thing we can offer to one another is a caring hand, whenever and wherever it’s needed.

formed and know where they can go to find mental health services in the community and on their school campuses.

• We remove the barriers that keep youth and families from accessing services and ensure they are connecting to

Don’t let investments take a vacation

Summertime is almost here — and for many people that means it’s time to hit the road.

But even if you decide to take a vacation, you’ll want other areas of your life to keep working — especially your investments.

So, how can you prevent your invest ments, and your overall financial strategy, from going on “vacation”? Here are a few suggestions:

• Check your progress. You want your investments to be working hard for you, so you’ll need to check on their performance periodically — but be careful about how you evaluate results. Don’t compare your portfolio’s results against those of a mar ket index, such as the S&P 500, which tracks the stock performance of 500 large U.S. companies listed on American stock exchanges. This comparison may not be particularly valid because your own portfo lio ideally should include a range of invest ments, including U.S. and foreign stocks, corporate and government bonds, certifi cates of deposit (CDs) and other securi ties. So, instead of checking your progress against a market index, use benchmarks meaningful to your individual situation, such as whether your portfolio is showing enough growth potential based on a com pounding rate of return to keep you mov ing toward a comfortable retirement and other long-term goals.

• Invest with a purpose. When you work intensely at something, it’s usually because you have a definite result in mind. And this sense of purpose applies to investing, too. If you buy a stock here, and another one there, based on “hot” tips you might have seen on television or the internet, you may end up with a jumbled sort of portfolio that doesn’t really reflect your needs.

Instead, try to follow a long-term in vestment strategy based on your financial goals, risk tolerance, asset accumulation needs, liquidity and time horizon, always with an eye toward where you want to go in life — how long you plan to work, what sort of retirement lifestyle you envision, and so on.

Samantha F. Anderson Financial Advisor

5320 Carpinteria Ave Suite J Carpinteria, CA 93013

805-684-8470

Samantha.Anderson@edwardjones.com edwardjones.com/samantha-anderson

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DATE OF HEARING: May 20, 2024

HEARING BEGINS: 9:00 A.M.

PLACE: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ROOM 123 E. ANAPAMU STREET, RM. 17 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Zoning Administrator provides in-person participation as well as virtual participation until further notice.

The following methods of participation are available to the public.

1. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:

• Distribution to the Zoning Administrator - Submit your comment via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the Zoning Administrator hearing. Please submit your comment to the Secretary at martinj@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.

• Attend the Meeting In-Person: Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments at the Zoning Administrator meeting in-person.

• Attend the Meeting by Zoom Webinar - Individuals wishing to provide public comment during the Zoning Administrator meeting can do so via Zoom webinar by clicking the below link to register in advance. Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar.

When: May 20, 2024 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Zoning Administrator 5/20/2024 https://countyofsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2zAMYHKKRFOlng-ojrcUpw OR PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 213 338 8477 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 720 928 9299 or +1 971 247 1195 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 602 753 0140 or +1

or +1 651 372 8299 or +1 786 635 1003 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 267 831 0333 or +1 301 715 8592 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free)

Webinar ID: 893 2491 4670

The Zoning Administrator will accept written comments and interested persons may appear to support or oppose the proposal. If written comments are filed, three (3) copies should be provided. Comments should be filed with or mailed to Planning and Development, Attn: Hearing Support, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Continuances will not be granted unless there are exceptional circumstances. This matter may be dropped from the agenda unless the applicant is present and ready to proceed on the date set herein.

Please be advised that the Zoning Administrator’s decisions made under the authority of Chapter 35 & 21 of the Santa Barbara County Code may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or any aggrieved person adversely affected by such decision. An appeal, which shall be in

writing, and accompanying fee shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department Zoning and Permit Information Counter located at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, CA, within the 10 calendar days following the date of the action by the Zoning Administrator. There is a $669.06 fee for both non-applicants and owner/applicant appeals to the Planning Commission. A fee will not be charged if the development which is the subject of the appeal is defined as development that may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 30603(a).

If you challenge the project 24CUP-00005, or 24CUP-00006, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Zoning Administrator prior to the public hearing.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a disability-related modification or accommodation or are exempt from applicable Health Officer Orders, including auxiliary aids or services such as sound enhancement equipment or an American Sign Language interpreter, to participate in this hearing, please contact Hearing Support Staff at 805-568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements. If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the hearing telephonically or electronically, please contact Hearing Support Staff at 805-568-2000

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24CUP-00005, 24CUP-00006 ZACA Preserve, LLC Water Systems A and B Buellton 16NGD-00000-00019, CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 Tina Mitchell, Planner (805) 934-6289

Hearing on the request of Zaca Preserve, LLC to consider

• Case Nos. 24CUP-00005 and 24CUP-00006, for approval of two Minor Conditional Use Permits to allow construction of two water systems with five or more connections in compliance with Section 35.82.060 of the County Land Use and Development Code;

• and to accept the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration (16NGD-00000-00019) as adequate Environmental Review for Case Nos. 24CUP-00005 and 24CUP-00006 pursuant to Section 15162 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The subject property includes a total of 143.39 acres, and is zoned Agricultural (AG -I-20) on APN 099-400-017, and Single Family Estate Residential (1-E-1) on APN 099-600-041.

The application involves Assessor Parcel Numbers 099-400-017 and 099-600-041, located at 1315 Jonata Park Road, in the Buellton area, Third Supervisorial District.

2 23CDH-00014 DMF Fund LLC Habitat Restoration Naples Soren Kringel, Planner (805) 568-3510

Hearing on the request of DMF Fund LLC, to consider the following:

• Case No. 16CDH-OOOOO-00016: Coastal Development Permit application in compliance with Section 35-169.4.3 of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance for a new 6,500 square foot singlefamily residence with an 800 square foot guest house and a 2,000 square foot barn;

• Case No. 17CUP-OOOOO-00047: Application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit allowing an on-site wastewater treatment system in compliance with Section 35-147.2.F of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance;

• Case No. 18CDH-OOOOO-00029: Application for a Coastal Development Permit allowing an on-site wastewater treatment system in compliance with Section 35 -169.4.3 of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance;

• Case No. 23CDH-00014: Application for a Coastal Development Permit Coastal Development Permit application in compliance with Section 35 -169.4.3 of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance allowing for restoration of 0.4-acres of native grassland and 0.14acres of wetland habitat , and;

• Accept the Addendum to the Santa Barbara Ranch Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. There are no new significant environmental impacts as a result of this modification request. The original EIR identified significant effects on the environment in the following categories: Aesthetics/Visual Resources, Agricultural Resources, Biological Resources. The Addendum to the EIR and all documents may be reviewed at the Planning and Development Department, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The Addendum to the EIR is also available for review at the Central Branch of the City of Santa Barbara Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara.

The application involves APN’s 079-160-021, 079-160-038, 079-160-045, 079-160-046, zoned AG-II100, located in the Gaviota Coast Plan area, 3rd Supervisorial District.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

Richie Soltz 09/11/1992 – 04/24/2024

Richie Stolz went to heaven on Wednesday, April 24. He was born on Sept. 11, 1992, and was the youngest of five children. He lived in Goleta and Carpinteria his entire life, attending

Carpinteria schools and “congratulating” from Carpinteria High School.

For the last ten years, he has loved being a part of Momentum Work Inc. adult day program, where he made lots of friends.

Richie had many joys in his life. He loved birdwatching, Legos, puzzles, cartoons, Godzilla movies, camping with his family and especially Disneyland. The highlight of his week was always church, and for the last few years, he really loved attending Christ Church Carpinteria.

Richie is survived by his parents, Doug and Carol Stolz, and siblings Nada (Jeff) Matson, Nancy (James) Garza, Sarah (Austin) Stolz-Beede and Michael (Amy) Stolz. He is also survived by his muchloved nieces, June and Phoebe Garza, and Audrey and Alice Beede.

A service will be held for Richie at Carpinteria Cemetery; a reception will follow on Monday, May 13 at 2 p.m. Side dishes or desserts for the reception would be welcome.

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After state audit, county will tweak cannabis licensing

Small changes such as “blind scoring” will enhance fairness, officials said

BY MELINDA BURNS

On the heels of a report from the State Auditor’s office, Santa Barbara County offi cials announced some minor steps late last month to strengthen impartiality and public safety in cannabis permitting and licensing.

The state released its report on March 28 following a yearlong study into how cannabis zoning permits and business licenses were being handled in six California jurisdictions: the counties of Santa Barbara and Monterey, and the cities of Fresno, Sacramento, San Diego and South Lake Tahoe.

The auditors urged all six counties to consistently follow their own policies in granting cannabis permits; document and review criminal background checks; and require employees involved in the review of cannabis applications to sign impartiality statements.

“All of the local jurisdictions we reviewed did not always take reasonable steps to ensure fairness and prevent conflicts of interest, abuse and favoritism,” the auditors said, adding that Fresno and Santa Barbara County could benefit from implementing “blind scoring” as an additional safeguard in reviewing competitive cannabis retail applications.

The auditors also found that the six jurisdictions did not always follow their own local policies and procedures for granting cannabis permits.

Of the six jurisdictions studied, Santa Barbara County had by far the largest number of active state cannabis licenses – 2,052 as of December 2022. Monterey County was a distant second, with 532 licenses. The six represented a small sample of nearly 240 jurisdictions in California that allow at least one type of cannabis business to operate, such as retail, cultivation and manufacturing. (More than half of California jurisdictions do not allow cannabis businesses within their boundaries.)

On April 17, in response to the state report, the Santa Barbara County Executive Office announced that from now on, all county employees who sign off on a cannabis business license, including law enforcement, firefighters and planners, will sign impartiality statements, asserting that they do not have personal or financial interest that might affect their decisions. In the past, such statements have been made verbally to a supervisor.

“This will enhance public confidence,” said Deputy County Executive Officer Brittany Odermann, adding that the county’s cannabis permit review already includes many checks and balances.

“One person can’t influence this process,” she said.

The CEO’s office also will implement blind scoring on future applications for cannabis retail operations, in which the operator’s name, business name and address are redacted from application materials to avoid improperly influencing government employees. Six cannabis retail shops are allowed in unincorporated areas of the county, and three have received zoning permits. Two have been granted business licenses and are operating in Santa Ynez and Isla Vista.

“While there are no specific recommendations required of us and the audit found no financial or legal deficiencies, we acknowledge the value in assessing and enhancing processes related to issuing local permits,” said Nancy Anderson, the county’s Chief Assistant County Executive Officer.

Years of review

State auditors also looked at the permitting process for a sample of 20 cannabis applications in each of the six jurisdictions under study. In Santa Barbara County, they found that cannabis applications in Santa Barbara County underwent an average of 3.4 years of review before zoning permits were approved, compared to 2.6 years for the six jurisdictions overall. Other cannabis applications in the county had been pending for 4.4 years, on average, compared to an average 3.2 years for all six jurisdictions, the auditors found.

Since late 2021, Santa Barbara County has required cannabis applicants to apply for county business licenses within 30 days of their zoning permit approvals, but some were given much more time, according to the state report. Of seven cannabis applicants who obtained zoning permits and were reviewed by auditors, four were allowed to apply for their business licenses after the 30-day window had closed, including one who was allowed an extra 183 days to apply.

“Required time frames in local ordinances may not shorten the amount of time taken to process applications if local jurisdictions do not consistently enforce these requirements,” the report said.

With regard to the time cannabis projects spend under review in Santa Barbara County, Anderson said, “infrastructure improvements, environmental mitigations and safety upgrades… require time to implement inspect and approve,” and project appeals have added “significant delays.”

“The program continues to evolve, and processing times have improved in the last two years,” she said.

In the Carpinteria Valley, dilapidated flower greenhouses from the 1970s and ‘80s were converted to cannabis and had to be brought into compliance with modern zoning regulations, causing lengthy delays in permitting. A number of structures had been built without permits and had to be demolished or brought into compliance. Also, roughly half of the 33 cannabis projects in the valley were appealed by citizens’ groups seeking stronger regulation of the industry.

The state report showed that as of 2022, Santa Barbara County had some of

“This will enhance public confidence (…) One person can’t influence this process.”

– Deputy County Executive Officer Brittany Odermann

the lowest fees for cannabis zoning and business permits, estimated at $14,275. Permit fees in Monterey County were $13,530. In contrast, permit fees for cannabis applicants in Fresno were estimated at $41,710; in South Lake Tahoe, $40,855; in San Diego, $29,590, and in Sacramento, $27,940.

Background checks

State auditors found that none of the six jurisdictions were “able to demonstrate that it consistently reviewed or documented” the results of the criminal background checks for cannabis applicants and their associates, calling into question “whether that local jurisdiction adequately addressed public safety concerns.”

In Santa Barbara County, all cannabis owners, supervisors, employees and people with a 20% financial interest or more in a cannabis operation must undergo a background check. The sheriff ’s department conducts the checks and keeps them on file.

To date, no Santa Barbara County cannabis applicants have been disqualified because of their background checks. But the auditors noted that of 13 applicants they reviewed, 11 were granted permits without the county executive office “first

verifying and documenting that the sheriff’s department performed background checks on each owner.”

The sheriff’s department will now provide documentation to the CEO certifying that cannabis applicants have passed their background checks, county officials said.

Finally, the state report noted that only one of the six jurisdictions – the city of Sacramento – had an ongoing equity program that waives fees and provides technical support to cannabis business owners from populations that have been negatively impacted by cannabis-related crime, such as African Americans and Latinos.

Monterey County and the cities of Fresno and San Diego are in the early stages of implementing equity programs, though local jurisdictions are not required to do so. Santa Barbara County and South Lake Tahoe currently have no plans to develop such programs.

Melinda Burns is an investigative journalist with 40 years of experience covering immigration, water, science, and the environment. As a community service, she offers her reports to multiple publications in Santa Barbara County, at the same time, for free.

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

STATUS REPORT ON THE HOUSING ELEMENT CERTIFICATION AND APPROACH TO REZONING CANDIDATE SITES

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Carpinteria City Hall - Council Chamber 5775 Carpinteria Avenue

Carpinteria, CA 93013

On May 28, 2024, the City Council will receive an update on the status of the certification of the 20232031 Housing Element and the proposed approach to implementing Program 1, which requires rezoning a minimum of 14.6 acres to accommodate lower-income housing. Public comments are welcome!

For more information, call Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner at (805) 755-4408 or visit: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/

CLUB SCENE

Lions welcome new member, receive award for growth

The Lions Club of Carpinteria was recently awarded for its growth at the 2024 District Convention in Buellton; the club also recently inducted its newest member, Damian Barrera.

At the district convention, the Lions Club of Carpinteria was awarded for garnering a net growth of 10-19% during the 2023-2024 year.

“As president, I’m privileged to witness the ongoing expansion of our club, which helps contribute to our community service efforts,” said club President David Hayman in a press release.

Barrera, who was recently inducted into the club, has lived in Carpinteria with his wife and three-year-old son for about eight months. Barrera is a CPA and works at a local accounting firm in Santa Barbara.

Rotary, city work together on Bluffs Restoration Project

Members of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria worked together on a Carpinteria Bluffs Restoration Project on May 4, with more than 20 volunteers filling a small trailer with weeds and invasive plants.

Volunteers focused on the area of the bluffs just off Bailard Avenue. Rotary club members and city officials worked together to identify non-native and invasive plant species as well as native and beneficial plants. Lindsay Erdmann and Tiffany Smith with the city also provided club members with proper tools and snacks.

Some of the volunteers included Dave Bloedel, David Powdrell, Gregg Carty and his grandson Silas, Kim Duncan, Roland Rotz, Tom Collins and Andy Bailard.

Rotary leadership student addresses Noon Rotary

Addison Hardy, a student from the Rotary Club of Carpinteria’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), addressed the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon at a recent meeting, recounting her experience with the program.

RYLA is a three-day leadership program organized by several southern California Rotary clubs. The program allows students to build leadership and other skills while meeting like-minded peers. Hardy, a junior at Carpinteria High School and a member of the Rotary Interact Club, told club members the experience was “life changing.” She also said she appreciated being able to make connections with other students.

From left: Lions Club of Carpinteria members Stephen Joyce, Homer Clements, David Hayman, Clyde Freeman, incoming District Governor Jason Laird, Barry Brand, Robert Shroll, Ken Towers and Gene Wanek.

DAVID POWDRELL

Volunteers for the Bluffs Restoration Project included, from left, Monica Solórzano, Tiffany Smith, Lindsay Erdmann, Isa West, Kay Kavanah, Kim Duncan, Jacob Lee, Silas Pangan, Gregg Carty, Tom Collins, William Borba, David Powdrell, Jon Lewis, unidentified participant, Roland Rotz, Alfred Garcia, Noah Owens and Andrea Adams-Morden.

Damian Barrera, left, was inducted into the Lions Club of Carpinteria by club Membership Chair Ron Tito.

DAVID POWDRELL Gregg Carty and his grandson Silas removed several weeds during the bluffs restoration project on May 4.

From left, Addison Hardy spoke to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon at a recent meeting, bringing along her father Rotarian Alec Hardy.

County supervisors rezone three Carpinteria Valley properties for high-density housing

Van Wingerden 1, Van Wingerden 2 and Bailard Avenue properties rezoned

BY EVELYN SPENCE

Three Carpinteria Valley properties that fall under county purview – Van Wingerden 1, Van Wingerden 2 and Bailard Avenue – are now designated for high-density housing, following a unanimous Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors vote on Friday, May 3.

In response to the supervisors’ decision, city of Carpinteria Mayor Al Clark told CVN on Wednesday that while the valley “absolutely need(s)” housing and affordable housing units, it should be closer to the downtown core rather than on city outskirts.

“Our agricultural land helps define our special small town and we should not be plunking down high-density housing out there,” he said in a statement.

Countywide, the board ultimately voted to rezone ten sites in North County and 17 sites in South County during its Friday meeting.

The Bailard Avenue site, at 1101 and 1103 Bailard Avenue, was originally zoned as single-family residential.

Following the supervisors’ vote on Friday, the Bailard property – previously owned by the Carpinteria Unified School District – is now zoned for 50 units of lower-income housing, zero units of moderate-income housing and 132 units of above-moderate income housing.

The Bailard site is the proposed home of the seven-acre Red Tail Multifamily Housing Development. The project would include six apartment buildings, 276 on-site parking spaces, a playground, dog park, community garden, outdoor cooking area, pool and community center, according to plans presented during a conceptual review in February 2023.

Since its proposal in 2021, the Red Tail project has faced severe backlash from local Carpinteria residents and the city council, who have expressed concerns about the project’s impacts on the city of Carpinteria.

Many public commenters, speaking during numerous county and city meetings, have called the project too large and too urban for a parcel located outside the urban-rural boundary.

The city of Carpinteria originally approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the county in early 2021, attempting to have control over what goes on that land; however, the city tabled talks with the county about what to do with the property in September 2021 over disagreements about city control.

The council also wrote two letters in 2023 to the county, asking that the 15-acre Van Wingerden 1 property – located at 4098 Via Real – and the Bailard property not be rezoned.

In the letter sent in August, the city council argued that rezoning the two sites for high density housing would violate Comprehensive Plan Agricultural Element Policies, the county’s Coastal Land Use Plan and the California Coastal Act.

“…the Van Wingerden 1 and Bailard sites contradict these fundamental principles by proposing the highest densities found in the Carpinteria Valley on agricultural lands at the very edge of the

Three Carpinteria Valley properties that fall under county control – Van Wingerden 1 and Van

in green, and Bailard Avenue in purple – were rezoned for high-density housing during the Board of

meeting on Friday.

city, outside the urban rural boundary, at significant distance from the urban core, with no immediate access to pedestrian, bicycle and public transit routes, and not within reasonable walking distance to grocery shopping and other necessities and conveniences of daily living,” the city council wrote in its Aug. 28 letter.

The Red Tail project must still go through the county planning process.

Both Van Wingerden sites were previously zoned for agricultural use. Van Wingerden 1 is now zoned for 118 units of lower-income housing, 59 units of moderate-income housing and 59 units of above-moderate income housing.

The nine-acre Van Wingerden 2 property, at 4711 Foothill Road, is now zoned for 90 units of lower-income housing, 45 units of moderate-income housing and 45 units of above-moderate income housing.

First District Supervisor Das Williams – who represents Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, parts of Santa Barbara city and the Los Padres Forrest on the Board of Supervisors – said in a press release that these rezonings are necessary to keep the county’s land-use authority and avoid more builder’s remedy projects.

Under the builder’s remedy, counties and cities that haven’t had their Housing Elements approved cannot shut down housing developments that come with 20% of low-income units.

Across the state, counties and cities have missed deadlines to submit their Housing Elements – plans that prove to the state of California that they can meet their local housing needs – resulting in builder’s remedy projects, including the county of Santa Barbara and the city of Carpinteria.

“The answer from planning and development staff was stark: no matter how we voted, the Bailard project would be approved, because of state law (the builder’s remedy),” Williams said in the press release.

“By re-zoning the Bailard parcel, rather

As proposed, the Red Tail Multifamily Housing Development – seen here in conceptual review documents from February 2023 – would turn seven acres of land at 1101 and 1103 Bailard Avenue into high-density housing.

than letting it be built as a builder’s remedy project, the project will go through the county planning process, where important parking additions and ingress/egress connections can be required,” he added.

Williams said he appreciated hearing public commenters, noting that one Carpinterian who spoke during Friday’s meeting said “that every day she feels like there is less and less of a place for her, as though she is being pushed out of her hometown” due to the housing shortage.

“It is my hope that this action will help to give working people like her a fighting

chance to continue to be able to live here,” he added.

“When we talk about preserving a community, I strongly feel that should include protecting the people that live here, including renters and our children. That means we do need new rental housing. Preserving our community also means the feel and ambiance of our town. The difficulty we must wrestle with is finding a balance between these.”

The full list of rezonings can be seen online at countyofsb.org/3177/Housing-Element-Update.

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A reader sends a halo to Ryan Moore for bringing dirt back to Carpinteria.

A reader sends a halo in advance to everyone who left food by their mailbox for the letter carriers’ food drive on May 11. “Thank you for help(ing) those in the community who are in need.”

A reader sends a halo to everyone who supported the Playa Del Sur 4-H this year. “The members are looking forward to another successful year.”

A reader sends a halo to St. Joseph Catholic Church for providing an excellent meal for the homeless.

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

A reader sends a halo to Fon Ha for providing water and bananas and to the Brass Bird for providing excellent coffee for local homeless community members.

A reader sends a halo to Rockwell Printing for “going above and beyond to HELP out a local nonprofit.”

A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”

A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”

A reader sends a halo to Giovanni’s Pizza, whose “loyal customers are appreciative that they opened their doors up Carpinteria Avenue at the new location the day after closing their doors at their old location.”

A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.

A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”

A reader sends a halo to Desiree, the new masseuse at The Gym Next Door. “She could have coasted through it, but she worked really hard to relieve my back pain. I never experienced such a great massage.”

A reader sends a halo to Angelia and all her volunteers at the Senior Citizen lunch program. “The program is fun for all. And to Luci for the sweets.”

A reader sends a halo to whoever left a sign telling people to pick up their dog-waste bags and stop leaving them on Casitas Pass Road.

A reader sends a halo to the lovely La Conchita lady who donated a grocery bag of jewelry to Neil the Wandmaker.

A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the HELP of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. “Thank you for your kindness.”

A reader sends a halo to C-Dog and the Carpinteria City Council for the dedicated dog park off of Bailard Avenue at Monte Vista Park. “Many dogs and their humans can be seen socializing and having a great time.”

A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the people working on an old red truck in their driveway into the night. “The relentless cycle of your engine sputtering, roaring and revving is enough to be heard all the way across Linden and be very disruptive and frustrating at night. Please remember that you’re in a quiet neighborhood, not an auto garage.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever has been leaving bags of dog waste on the ground along Casitas Pass Road. “Yes, it’s frustrating that the trash cans are gone, but is that really your best way of handling the situation?”

A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”

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

A reader sends a halo to the gentleman in the black Tesla that found the reader’s driver’s license on the beach and brought it to their home. “That random act of kindness is so appreciated in a time where the small gestures mean so much. I hope to pay it forward!”

A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. “The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”

A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”

A reader sends a halo to all the mothers who go the extra mile to support their children’s passions. “Happy Mother’s Day.”

A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.

A reader sends a halo to picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”

A reader sends a halo to at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who hit the reader’s pickup in front of the reader’s house and didn’t stop. “Shame on you, and I hope you have karma insurance.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who stole their family’s painted rock on Linden. “Twice!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the bicycle events on Foothill Road. “Purposely hosting huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who did not like the kids at the park playing with toy guns. “You must give out box of raisins and pencils during Halloween.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to a local HOA for not following its own rules. “Move your third car!”

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

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A reader sends a pitchfork to the employees of the newer businesses on the Carpinteria Bluffs. “Learn to share the bike/walking path with locals… There will be four to five of you walking together and not a single one will scoot over just a tad to let a local pass through?”

A reader sends a halo to . “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”

A reader sends a halo to who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”

A reader sends a halo to all . “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”

A reader sends a halo to at HEAT Culinary. “I went to my first class this weekend with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a TV show, she should be on the Food Network already.”

A reader sends a halo to , a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years. for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.

A reader sends a halo to the and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”

. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh

A reader sends a halo to for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.

A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”

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What’s new at the harbor seal rookery?

A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.

This report covers April 29 – May 5, 2024

2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue

NATURAL HISTORY NOTES

Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.

CVN’s Seal Watch weekly report, written by Seal Watch volunteers, covers activities at the Harbor Seal Rookery. The group can be reached at carpsealwatch@ gmail.com or at (805) 364-3194. The rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Carpinteria State Beach.

5285 Carpinteria Avenue • 805-318-55O6 Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm • Sun: 10am-4pm

he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.

Saturday, May 23

5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real

A few pups were observed nursing. The majority are too large to distinguish.

A juvenile sea lion visited, as did a distressed elephant seal to the east. A whale was recorded a week ago. Many dolphins were enjoyed, as well as about 240 pelicans one day and several oystercatchers. On Sunday, over 100 seals were closely intermingled with over 100 pelicans.

Friday, May 22

VISITORS

7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena

The count was 1,338. Volunteers visited with people from New Zealand, China, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, Albania, Bulgaria, France, Japan, Rhode Island, Colorado, Washington, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Virginia, Oregon, Florida, Maine, Montana and Nevada.

DISTURBANCES

4100 vehicle reported to Department. A was stolen, by the on the only a actual pulled the car, motel they, cited for meth and investigation will obtained Palm regisviolation at his License / displayrecords was suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.

The seals were flushed by beach walkers once, by someone walking through brush near the foot of the pier, and by a Vandenberg launch.

10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads

Please consider honoring the Marine Mammal Protection Act and not walking the seal sanctuary beach all year. Do not bring dogs, bicycles or loud voices to view the seals. Harbor seals, when disturbed, may flee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers ask that dogs always remain outside the rope area.

Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.

2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way

Carpinteria Seal Watchers do some monitoring of our local seals year-round; we would like to increase visitor services and data collection year-round, but more volunteers are always needed. Contact Seal Watch at carpsealwatch@gmail.com or at (805) 364-3194 if you’d like to help!

A man was contacted after reporting

Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male subject driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel

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

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

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A reader sends a pitchfork to the for letting the bluffs turn into an ever-increasing dirt parking lot. “That is not what the bluffs were purchased for. Post No Parking signs immediately!”

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

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ON THE ROAD

CVN joins CWA in Georgia

The Carpinteria chapter of California Women for Agriculture (CWA) recently traveled to Charleston, South Carolina as well as Savannah and Jekyll Island, Georgia with the Santa Barbara Travel Club. The group snapped a photo in front of The Waving Girl statue in Savannah with a copy of CVN, including from left, John Watkins, Lisa Malone, Berlyn Cota, Liz Watkins, Patricia Mondragon, Dal Pozzo, Kathe Klock, Michael Malone, Susan Pollard, Robert Van Eyck and Elizabeth Van Eyck. A portion of the club’s travel costs will go back into funding the CWA scholarship program.

CVN celebrates life in Cancun

A group of friends from Carpinteria – including, from left, Beth Cox, Leslie Murphy, Jessica Stovall and Stephanie Medel, as well as Molly Hutto, not pictured – took a trip down to Cancun, bringing along their copy of CVN. During their trip, the group “basked in the warmth of the sun while unwinding beside the azure waters of the beach and pool,” Stovall told CVN. “Together, (we) created cherished memories, laughter echoing against the backdrop of Cancun’s vibrant scenery, as (we) celebrated the joys of life and the enduring power of friendship.”

Herman – Butler

Emma Herman of Carpinteria and Robby Butler of St. Louis, Missouri have announced their engagement. They will be married on May 10, 2025 at 3 p.m. in Santa Barbara, California.

Herman, a 2014 graduate of Northgate High School and a 2018 graduate of Principia College, is the director of programs for the Asher Student Foundation. Butler, a 2014 graduate of Principia Upper School and a 2018 graduate of Principia College, works as the director of Capital Markets and Investor Relations for Y Street Capital.

Herman’s parents are Wendy Herman Spencer and the late Christian Herman of Carpinteria; Butler’s are Richard Butler of Phoenix, Arizona, and Kim Butler of Nacogdoches, Texas.

Butler told CVN that in honor of their engagement, the couple collaborated with the city of Carpinteria – particularly Aida, Tiffany, Maria and Stephon – to plant a California Sycamore in Tar Pits Park, to replace Emma’s favorite beautiful bluff-side tree, which fell in November 2023.

“The new tree will grow to 75 feet tall as (our) relationship grows and deepens over time,” Butler said. “If members of the community want to engage further, join volunteer groups working at the Bluffs and the Salt Marsh by emailing AidaT@ carpinteriaca.gov.”

Crump – Valenzuela

Courtney Crump and Spencer Valenzuela of Los Angeles are engaged to be married. Their wedding is scheduled for Sept. 20, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Carpinteria’s Rincon Beach Club.

Crump’s parents are Theresa “Terry” Brown of Carpinteria, and Jeff Crump of Los Angeles; Valenzuela’s are Victoria Kraft of Hermosa Beach and Richard Valenzuela of Ventura.

Crump works for Whole Foods in Los Angeles; Valenzuela is an actor-producer also located out of Los Angeles.

devyn clayton

WHAT’S NEXT: Attending UC Berkeley FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Putting on the musical “Brigadoon” last spring LOOKING FORWARD TO: Summer

Senior Spotlight

Mika Mullikin

WHAT’S NEXT: Going to UC Santa Barbara to study biochemistry

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Being on track and field and the cross country team, AP Bio and AP Chemistry

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Summer and meeting new people in college

The Carpinteria High School graduating class of 2024 will soon celebrate graduation in June, so CVN photographer Robin Karlsson grabbed her camera this week and headed over to the campus to highlight this year’s batch of seniors. Over the next four weeks, pick up a paper to read about their goals for the future, what they’ll miss about their high school careers and what they’re looking forward to.

Mariana Esquivel

WHAT’S NEXT: Attending a four-year university

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Being in FFA

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Graduation

WHAT’S NEXT: Attending Oklahoma State University to study animal science

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Winning homecoming queen my senior year LOOKING FORWARD TO: Graduation and experiencing college

Matthew Endow

WHAT’S NEXT: Cal Poly SLO majoring in plant sciences

rani Reyes Rojas

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Being league champions in swim and making it to CEF tennis quarter finals senior year

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Making new friends and a fun-filled summer

WHAT’S NEXT: Attending Oklahoma State University to study animal science

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: When a steer got out at the farm and we had to catch it

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Graduating and meeting new people

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WHAT’S NEXT: UC Berkeley, majoring in Political Science

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Getting third in County Mock Trial championship and running the two-mile in the rain at the Russell Cup

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Living in a new place and exploring the

CVN

CALENDAR

Thursday, May 9

Senior Center Activities: Senior Lecture Series Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 9:30–10:45 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Dementia Caregivers Support Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30 a.m. – noon. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Senior Center Activities: Chair Yoga Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Food Bank Senior Food Distribution Carpinteria Veterans Hall Courtyard, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Senior Center Activities: Book Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 6984536

Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Avenue. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.

Carpinteria Host Program Signup and Training Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30–7 p.m. OliviaU@ Carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 755-4401

Friday, May 10

Sidewalk Hours with Assemblymember Gregg Hart Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10:30 a.m.

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. For ages three – 11ish. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Senior Center Activities: Bocce Ball GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Senior Center Activities: Games and Gab Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. Tweens Dungeons and Dragons Club Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Full. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Saturday, May 11

Meeting: Carpinteria Beautiful Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue. 10 a.m. – noon. Free. (805) 886-4382.

Children’s Book Week Aliso Elementary School, 4545 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

Sunday, May 12

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

Monday, May 13

Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:30 a.m. For preschool-aged children. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Senior Center Activities: Music Mondays Sing Along Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279

Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310

Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m.

agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Meeting: Carpinteria City Council Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit.ly/CarpinteriaCityMeetings

Tuesday, May 14

Senior Center Activities: Arts and Crafts Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 9–11 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. (202) 997-0429

Junior Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 12:30–1 p.m. For tweens and teens. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–2 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Bridge Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Songwriters Get-together Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m.

Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Cost: $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Wednesday, May 15

Meeting: Morning Rotary Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd. 6:45–8 a.m. Awarding grant money to local charities.

Senior Center Activities: Walking Group Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Baby Meet Up Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–9:45 a.m. Children under two. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Knitting Group Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382

Senior Center Activities: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

ONGOING

Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 951 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. Free for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@ centralcoastseniors.org

NEW LISTING

Downtown Carpinteria location by 8th and Linden 2 duplexes

VACATION RENTALS

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1 bedroom, 1 bath nicely updated and fully furnished upstairs condo at Sunset Shores. This vacation rental is available now until 6/30/24. LUXURY TOWNHOME in the desirable beachside area of Carpinteria. Completely remodeled and beautifully furnished 3 bd./3 bath, Tri-Level home with loft/office area. Complete with Tesla & EV charging stations. Available now for 30 days or more. Call for pricing.

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What do you love about

Carpinterians around town will honor their mothers and maternal figures on the United States on the second Sunday in May. Ahead of Sunday, CVN photographer what do you love about your mother?

Reece, Dallas and Emmie said they love their mom Tara Towers’

One-year-old

Chamlee, is beautiful, funny and loving.

Ella and Lilly said they love making crafts with their mom, JJ Avrutin.

Jax Jarmie loves his mother, Amy Stanfield.

Mia and Carter positive things

about your mother ?

on Sunday, May 12 for Mother’s Day, which is celebrated each year in photographer Robin Karlsson walked around town, stopping kids to ask:

Hazel Claussen, left, said she loves her mom Becca, center, because she is so caring.

Sequoia said she loves to cuddle her mom, and Henry said he loves building and playing with his mom.

bread; their grandmother, visiting from Indiana, said she likes it too.

Kennedy Rodriguez said she loves her mom Nirasha Rodriguez’s cooking and cuddles.

An afternoon of arts and crafts

BY ROBIN KARLSSON

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s Arts and Craft Faire returned on Saturday, May 4, where 19 local artists brought their best works to their tables while Ukulele Jammers and Americana Cats offered browsers live music. The fairs are held on the first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., during Carpinteria’s warmer months; the next is scheduled for June 1.

PHOTOS

Sam Chang, left, and Marie Eaton, right, check out Danielle Bordenave’s display of decorated rocks.

From left: Pye Barron Bigsby and Mavis Hansen.

Trisha Susoeff-Taylor sells soy candles.

Artist Barbara Booth is both a papermaker and a printer.

From left, Aven Hardy and Barbara Smith browse stained glass art at The Glass Attic booth.

Robin’s Roasted Veggies Buddha Bowl

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CHEF RANDY

RANDY GRAHAM

What makes a good Buddha Bowl?

There is no official rule for creating Buddha bowls, but they generally include seasonal vegetables, plant-based proteins and whole grains. This simple vegan bowl includes roasted garnet yams, broccolini, kale, sautéed chickpeas and my delicious tahini dressing.

Makes 2 servings.

Bowl Ingredients:

3 small garnet yams (cut in half lengthwise)

½ medium red onion (sliced in wedges)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)

1 bundle broccolini (woody stems removed, chopped)

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon turmeric Tahini dressing (see recipe below*)

browned and fragrant, remove from heat and set aside.

To serve, slice the yams into bite-size pieces. Divide the roasted vegetables between two bowls, top with the chickpeas, and drizzle with the tahini dressing.

Tahini Dressing Ingredients:

1 garlic clove (minced)

¼ cup fresh parsley leaves

¼ cup chopped fresh chives

¼ cup tahini

¼ cup water

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons maple syrup (or agave nectar)

Directions:

In a food processor, purée all ingredients until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

2 big handfuls of kale (stems removed)

15-ounce can of chickpeas (drained,

¾ teaspoon red chili powder

¾ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

yams over, and add the broccolini. Drizzle the broccolini with one tablespoon of oil. Bake for another eight to 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and add the kale. Drizzle the kale with the rest of the oil. Bake for another four to five minutes, remove from the oven, and set aside.

Arrange the yams and onions on the baking sheet. Drizzle with one tablespoon of oil. Place the yams skin-side down on the sheet. Bake for ten minutes, then remove from the oven, turn the

FOOD

Add chickpeas to a mixing bowl and toss with the seasonings (cumin through turmeric). Add one tablespoon of oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Pour the chickpeas into the skillet and sauté, frequently stirring, for about ten minutes. Once the chickpeas are

Randy Graham is a noted chef and writer and has been a lacto-ovo vegetarian for over 38 years. Chef Randy has written and published a series of seven cookbooks with original recipes developed over the period 1975 through 2020. He writes for the Ojai Quarterly, the Ojai Discover Monthly, and the California 101 Travelers Guide. His vegetarian recipes are published in newspapers throughout Central California under the header, Chef Randy. He and his wife, Robin, live in Ojai, California, with their dog Cooper. Robin and Cooper are not vegetarians.

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THE BOOK NOOK

“How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen” By David

Brooks

Thursday, March 14

The last part encourages us to not only appreciate the strengths of others, but to examine our own as well. What do I bring to the table? Who are my ancestors? What are my stories? What wisdom have I developed over the course of my life?

This book is well-researched, well-written and a smooth read. The only drawbacks are some of the techniques, such as “active listening,” have been around awhile and could be annoying if practiced too obviously, and the tips are so plentiful – it’s difficult to absorb them all in one reading. A friend summed up the book in one word: “Dense.”

Children’s Book Week celebration to be held at Aliso Elementary

“How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen” by well-known New York Times journalist, author and PBS News Hour analyst David Brooks could not be more timely, considering our post-Covid and politically polarized culture.

Linda Rose, Friends of the Carpinteria Library

“The Mahabharata”

Library preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m., Carpinteria library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-4314

celebrated from May 6 to May 12, Friends of the Carpinteria Library and Artesania para la Familia will host a free family event at Aliso El ementary School on Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

hindsight

Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., lions Park Community 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., linden Ave. downtown, Craft fair: 684-2770

Friday, March 15

“The Mahabharata” is an Indian epic poem dating as far back as 400 BCE, but first compiled between the 3rd and 4th centuries BCE. At its heart, “The Mahabharata” is a family drama among royals vying for the throne of Hastinapura, an ancient kingdom in northern India.

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave. Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

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

Despite the fact that we have more methods of communication than ever, many of us have lost the ability to form meaningful connections with even our own families and acquaintances much less make new friends. People often feel invisible, isolated and lonely.

Free Stress Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, 6-7 p.m. drop in, 4690 Carpinteria Ave. Ste. A, 684-5012

The Peace Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave. Music in our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 684-4701

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

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 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

The book is divided into three parts: I see you, I see you in your struggles, and I see you in your strengths. Within this framework, Brooks serves up many stories and helpful tips for forming deeper connections with people we might otherwise overlook. The first part’s themes include illuminating vs. diminishing others, accompanying others on their individual journeys, and having more meaningful conversations by asking good questions. The second part offers insights into dealing with people experiencing illness, loss or other hardships by developing a strong sense of empathy and a focus on the other person. Although we may think we are relating to another person who is struggling by immediately telling them a similar story of our own, we are, in effect, discounting their experience. (One could almost substitute the word, “hear” for “see” in the subtitle because of the importance of listening, not just talking.)

This book has everything: betrayal, romance, tragedy, comedy, feats of martial prowess, feats of intellectual prowess, feats of philosophical prowess, magic, gods, demigods, demons and clashes of great armies. There is a reason why the Pandavas, the protagonists of the story, are compared to our modern superheroes of today. How long is “The Mahabharata”? Well, if you took ‘The Iliad” and “The Odyssey,” combined them, and multiplied them by 10, then you’d have “The Mahabharata.” And the best part about the R.K. Narayan translation that I am so enthusiastically recommending to you? It’s only 180 pages long! The most epic poem ever written, passed down for thousands of years, and you can finish it in just a week (or longer if you’re a slow reader, as I am!). I hope you consider adding this monumental work to your roster.

––Holden Arquilevich, Carpinteria Community Library

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

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

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

Arturo Tello art show, friends of the library used Bookstore, 5103 Carpinteria Ave., 566-0033

“SPACE” exhibit, 855 At the Arts Gallery, 855 linden Ave., 684-7789

Carpinteria Plein Air Painters art show, lucky llama, 5100 Carpinteria Ave., 684-8811

Imagination & Inspiration show, Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608

Book Week is “Reading is Magic.” The Saturday event will be emceed by Canalino Elementary School teacher Sonia Aguila-Gonzalez; it will include face painting, arts and crafts stations, free book giveaways, youth vendors and guest speaker Eric Talkin, CEO of Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and author of the children’s book “Frankie vs. the Food Phantom.” Talkin will discuss his book, which looks at food security and advocacy, and each family will receive a copy of the book.

Race track to land preserve

Eric

Future generations of Carpinterians will know the east end of the Carpinteria Bluffs as an open space preserve, but the folks who’ve been around 50-plus years remember the property as thunderbowl Race track. In the mid-20th century, midget cars, jalopies and motorcycles put the pedal to the medal weekly to find out who was fastest. Colson’s Garage, which has long outlived the track, sponsored the jalopy pictured above and its speedy driver Lee Hammock. Frank Colson stands on the running board with an employee.

“We hope all attending will engage in this magical event and read stories,” said Suzanne Requejo, program director for Artesania para la Familia.

The event is sponsored by La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation, The Ann Jackson Family Foundation and the Friends of the Carpinteria Library.

CArPiNteriA

As the nation gears up for March Madness (starting March 19),

The celebration will be at Aliso Ele-

mentary School, 4545 Carpinteria Ave., on Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Those interested in learning more may contact Artesania para la Familia at (805) 617-5929.

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.

this week Santa Barbara County Land trust announced its recent $6 million acquisition of the 21-acre property that served as the center of Carpinteria’s racing scene so long ago. the group is working in partnership with Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs to raise the last $1.5 million necessary to pay closing costs and create an endowment fund. the property will be rehabilitated and likely gifted to the city as a new open space park.

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guage 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 View News from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.

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 View News 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.

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Thursday, March 14

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

City of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 Friday, March 15

SB S. County Architectural Board of

rm. 17, Santa Barbara Monday, March 18

SB County Zoning Administrator meeting, 9:30

Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara, 568-2000

Tuesday, March 19

SB County Board of Supervisors meeting, 9 a.m., Board of Supervisors Conference rm., 105 e. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 568-2000 Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405

Ongoing

Margie E. Burke

––Jun Starkey

Talkin will discuss his book “Frankie vs. the Food Phantom” at the Children’s Book Week celebration at Aliso Elementary School on Saturday, May 11.

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CITY OF CARPINTERIA 5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA 93013 (805) 684-5405/www.carpinteriaca.gov

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CARPINTERIA CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 AT 5:30 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before a regular meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California to consider the following item:

Status Report on the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element Certification and Approach to Rezoning Candidate Sites under Program 1 (Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs)

Public hearing to provide the City Council and public with an update on the status of the certification of the 6th Cycle 20232031 Housing Element and City staff’s proposed approach to implementing Program 1, which requires rezoning a minimum of 14.6 acres to accommodate lower-income housing. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5), this status report is not a project subject to CEQA review.

The City Council agenda and associated staff report will be available on Thursday, May 23, 2024 on the City’s Website here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment are available on the posted agenda at https:// carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/. All interested persons are invited to attend, participate and be heard.

Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk by email brianb@carpinteriaca.gov or by phone at (805) 755-4403, or the California Relay Service at (866) 7352929. Notification two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk

Publish: May 9, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as PENRITH HOME LOANS at 1156 SCENIC DRIVE, SUITE 110, MODESTO, CA 95350. Full name of registrant(s): SCENIC OAKS FUNDING, LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 04/19/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Feb 15, 2024. Signed: CHERYL REEVES, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. 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) FBN2024-0000999.

Publish: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as ANITA’S VP RACING FUEL AND MINIMART at 1611 SOUTH BROADWAY BLVD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454. Full name of registrant(s): ANISHAN SERVICES INC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 04/22/2024. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: SALEEM PATEL, PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0001010.

Publish: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SANTA MARIA SKIN AND CANCER at 1300 EAST CYPRESS, BUILDING A, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454. Full name of registrant(s): LA LASER CENTER, PC, A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION at PO BOX 16297, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90209-2297. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 03/29/2024. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: DANIEL TAHERI, CEO. 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) FBN2024-000811. Publish: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as RAPTOR RANCH at 1937 MONTE ALEGRE DRIVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): (1) LIMOR K JOHNSON (2) MARK C JOHNSON at 1063 STRADELLA ROAD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90077. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. This statement was filed with the County on 04/29/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Mar 14, 2022. Signed: LIMOR JOHNSON, 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

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) FBN2024-0001073.

Publish: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as WELLNESS LOUD at 1072 CASITAS PASS RD., #134, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): (1) DRAKE F PETERSON (2) GARY BINKOW (3) WELLNESS OUT LOUT, LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership. This statement was filed with the County on 04/29/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Mar 30, 2022. Signed: DRAKE PETERSON, CEO. 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) FBN2024-0001074.

Publish: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF JINX ANN WHITING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 24CV002178

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: NEAL BARTLETT 265089 filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: JINX ANN WHITING

Proposed name: JINX ANN GRANT

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 should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING JUNE 17, 2024 at 10:00 am, Dept: 5, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 4/29/2024 by Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 4/29/2024. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Frye, Preston, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF CHRISTINA M. VELEZ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 24CV001741

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: CHRISTINA M. VELEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: ELIAS JOSEPH ROBLES, JR

Proposed name: ELIAS JOSEPH VELEZ

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 should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING MAY 20, 2024 at 10:00 am, Dept: 5, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition.

Dated 4/09/2024 by Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 4/09/2024. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Baksh, Narzralli, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF CIERRA LANEE ROGERS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 24CV001797

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: CIERRA LANEE ROGERS

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: CIERRA LANEE ROGERS

Proposed name: CIERRA LANEE ROGERS NERVO

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 should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING JUNE 7, 2024

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

Dated 4/09/2024 by Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 4/09/2024. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Moreno, Gabriel, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF LESLIE BAEZ AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 24CV00290

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: LESLIE BAEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: JAZIEL SANTIAGO CONTRERAS

Proposed name: ADRIEL SANTIAGO BAEZ

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 should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING JUNE 3, 2024 at 10:00 am, Dept: 5, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 4/09/2024 by Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 4/09/2024. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Baksh, Narzralli, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2024

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Fair winds and following seas, Iain Oughtred

IT’S ALL SURFING

CHRISTIAN BEAMISH

Iain Oughtred, a boat designer on the Isle of Skye, has passed. He was 84 years old, and one of his obituaries mentioned a neighbor lady, a friend of his, who had insisted that hospital staff move him to a room with a view of the water in his final days, so he could look out over the sound where he had sailed and rowed his many good boats over the years. It was said he died peacefully, of cancer, and that he was not in pain.

I knew Mr. Oughtred only through letters, as he never possessed an email address. I’d first written him in 2001 – his address simply “Struan Cottage, Isle of Skye” – and received back from him a hand-written note, with beautiful penmanship, suggesting his “Ness Yawl” design for the coastal cruising I’d envisioned. A padded envelope arrived soon after, emblazoned with multiple stamps of the Queen, and addressed in his distinctive, classical script. Inside were the detailed plans I’d ordered for the 18-foot boat I set out to build.

He drew plans for over 100 boats in his long career, apparently working in an unheated shop, wearing multiple layers of wool through the cold days on Skye. All of his work was done by hand (no CAD programs), and his boat designs were influenced by vessels from the 18th and 19th centuries in America and across the UK. They were all “sensible” crafts, proven over the centuries, yet tuned to be built in lightweight plywood and secured with epoxy.

The boat I built and named “Cormorant” has seen me through a good number of close calls on the sea here at the Channel Islands and along the coast of Baja, which (as has been often and thoroughly advertised) I chronicled in my book, “Voyage of the Cormorant.” These adventures have been among the most meaningful events of my life, and I have Iain Oughtred to thank for his devotion to his craft.

Naturally, when an admirable person makes their grand exit, one’s thoughts turn to his own life in a sort of on-thefly accounting. It’s a foolhardy business, however, trying to measure out or compare the quality of one’s days to anybody else’s – as, presumably, most of us do the best we can with the proverbial hand we were dealt, and we can’t do much anyhow about the manner in which we have lived to this point (except, of course, by making amends). Still, the commonality I find between my life and Mr. Oughtred’s, is in seeking

Mr. Oughtred certainly found his calling, and now firmly in middle age, making a living shaping surfboards in Carpinteria and writing from my one-bedroom apartment in a 1920s building in Midtown Ventura, I suppose I have found mine as well.

solace in the long-running current of the natural world as an antidote to the often-abrasive world of today. In “Voyage of the Cormorant,” I describe a feeling of “blood memory”: “Not some misty déjà vu, but a clear, physical sense of inherited experience, very much like the work of building Cormorant.” And Mr. Oughtred, in an interview a few years before his death, said, “I felt a deepdown connection (with Scotland), like an empathy with my ancestral roots.”

Another connection I share with him is in designing and shaping surfboards, which are nothing more than highly maneuverable boats for riding waves, and I can only imagine that setting up shop as a designer of classic boats requires the same faith in the universe, or God, for providing a living. Searching the internet, I found a video featuring Mr. Oughtred discussing his process in adapting traditional Scottish rowing craft, and he simply gestures with his hands in describing how he widened-out the stern section of the boat to make it more stable for entry-level rowers.

I am quite sure that designing was an intuitive process for him, utilizing what the great American designer Chapelle called “boat sense” – a broad knowledge

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of characteristics developed through years of observation and experience. Oftentimes, I’ll look at an outline I’ve scribed on a blank and then re-draw it to suit the particular rider I’m shaping the board for. There are almost no words for the reasoning behind these changes, except for that sense of how the board should go.

The last correspondence I had with Mr. Oughtred was a few years back when I inquired about the possibility of building a larger version of the boat I’d already built. My idea was to start a boat building/ocean adventuring school, teaching the skills I’d learned in building and voyaging aboard “Cormorant.” Mr. Oughtred was, as was his way, very magnanimous, and suggested just increasing the spacing of the building frames – in essence, simply using my eye to gauge the correct proportions of a larger vessel. I wanted to increase the carrying capacity from three sailors to five in order to allow more people to engage in this activity.

My then-wife said she’d leave me if I persisted in trying to start the “Ocean Arts Institute,” as she was sure I would fail at the fundraising and organizing it would take to realize such an endeavor. She was probably right, and she suggested instead that I focus on getting

my surfboard business off the ground, as that was a much more attainable goal. We’ve since split up anyway (apparently another commonality I share with Mr. Oughtred!) and the “Institute” lies on the scrapheap of dreams not-yet pursued, along with the 27-foot “Viking Riverboat Channel Crosser” I designed and hope to build and possibly live aboard one day.

There is a section towards the back of each issue of Wooden Boat magazine with the heading “Passing the Bar,” in which the deaths of designers, builders, and sailors of wooden boats are announced. The Surfer’s Journal has a similar, annual entry for surfers. These are reminders to the living – it’s not a dream, and we don’t have forever. Somewhere between the Buddhist ideal of a simple existence, detached from ego, and, I suppose, an Anglo-Saxon imperative to create and pass on wealth and property, is a middle ground of finding and following one’s calling in life. Mr. Oughtred certainly found his calling, and now firmly in middle age, making a living shaping surfboards in Carpinteria and writing from my one-bedroom apartment in a 1920s building in Midtown Ventura, I suppose I have found mine as well.

Christian Beamish took leave of his position at Coastal View News in October 2020, to pursue his surfboard business, Surfboards California, full time. He continues his monthly column, and shapes at the surfboard factory showroom at 500 Maple Ave., in Carpinteria. The former Associate Editor of The Surfer’s Journal, Beamish is also the author of “Voyage of the Cormorant,” (Patagonia Books, 2012) about his single-handed expedition down the coast of Baja California by sail and oar in his self-built Shetland Isle beach boat. He now lives with his two children in Ventura.

BEAMISH

The author’s sketch, circa 2007, of his self-built Iain Oughtred boat “Cormorant” under construction in his garage-turned-boat shop in San Clemente, California.

THROWBACK

Bygone Carpinteria, just a click away

BY STEPHEN BATES

The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History’s vast collection of 19th- and 20th-century photographs has entered the 21st century: the photo index is now online.

The museum has more than 10,000 photos dating back to the late 1800s. They show local people, parades, businesses, homes, disasters and lots more.

Each photo is indexed on a large card in the style of old card catalogs. The card includes a category and subcategories, such as “Business – Hotels (Palms),” plus a description of the image, the date, the names of any people shown, the donor and other information. Nearly every card includes a thumbnail reproduction of the photo too.

(To explore the index, go to the museum’s website, carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, and click on the Collections tab and then on Photography Collection.)

Museum curator Jayme Yahr says she gets inquiries about photos almost every week. Some people are researching genealogy, others want to know the story behind a house and others are studying environmental changes. The online index will help researchers track down photos, especially researchers in other places who can’t visit the museum.

“It’s a fun thing to explore as well,” Yahr says. “It’s like wandering through the stacks of a library.”

For now, only the index cards are digitized and online, though she hopes to digitize the photos themselves someday.

With the index finished, Yahr is now at work on another digital venture: converting oral history interviews from cassette tapes to digital files and posting them online. Around a dozen have been uploaded so far (click on Collections and then on Oral History Collection).

About 350 people have been interviewed since the late 1970s. According to Yahr, digitizing all of the tapes will probably take a couple of years.

Another project is a full cataloging of museum objects using newly acquired collection-management software. The catalog will ultimately be posted on the website so that people can search for saddles, toys, military uniforms, business signs and other objects in the collections.

Also in the works are new exhibits, an annual lecture, an event in November with free activities for kids, and other attractions for Carpinteria residents of all ages.

“We really are by, for, and about Carpinteria,” Yahr says.

Stephen Bates is coauthor (with Vince Burns) of the book “Rincon Point,” on sale at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History and elsewhere. He is a professor of journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The museum’s photo collection includes scenes of disasters, such as a 1920 incident where the Bauhaus Brothers B-3 biplane crashed in a Carpinteria beanfield during stunts, killing William Bauhaus (pictured at left, in the hat, with an unidentified pilot) and injuring his brother Louis and Ira Fuller. (Note the Baptist church at 8th and Maple in the background.) During the funeral, a plane from Santa Barbara flew overhead and dropped flowers.

Call for photos

Carpinteria Valley Museum of History curator Jayme Yahr says that the bulk of the photos in the museum’s collection were taken between 1890 and World War II. She would like to acquire postwar photos, especially from the 1960s to 2000, including images of parades, streets and businesses, the auto camp, Santa Claus Lane, the beach, the Japanese community and the Mexican and Mexican American community. Yahr says she welcomes donations of scrapbooks as well as individual photos. On request, the museum can scan the photos and provide digitized versions to the donor.

Curator Jayme Yahr displays a few of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History’s 10,000 photos and postcards. The photo index is now online. Yahr came to the museum in 2022 from the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, where she was associate curator. She holds a doctorate in art history from the University of Washington.

CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY

MAY 9, 2024

Carpinteria athletes go all out for CIF Prelims

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Three Warriors qualify for CIF Track and Field Finals

Carpinteria High School hosted the CIF Southern Section Division 4 Track and Field Prelims on Saturday, May 4, where the Warriors athletes put together some impressive performances with multiple new personal records on the day. In the end, three Carpinteria athletes qualified to compete in the CIF Finals in Moorpark this weekend.

Junior Melanie Avalos qualified to advance to the CIF Finals in the discus with a new personal record toss of 114’10’’ – good enough for third place – while senior Amarisse Camargo qualified for the finals with a ninth-place finish in the shot put.

“Melanie picked a great time to have her first personal record since the first meet of the season in the discus,” said Carpinteria coach Van Latham. “Amarisse has been steady throughout the season. Now that softball is over, being a full time shot putter will start paying dividends.”

Carpinteria junior Nathan Carrillo was the final Warrior to earn a spot in the CIF Finals, taking fourth place in the pole vault with a 10-foot clearance. Carrillo is carrying a lot of momentum in the finals after setting a new personal record in the pole vault during the Citrus Coast League Championships one week earlier.

“He will be in position to battle for a medal at the Finals,” coach Latham said.

At least three more Warriors athletes qualified as alternates for the CIF Finals, while several more set new personal records in the prelims.

Junior Averi Alexander will be the first alternate in the triple jump finals after earning 10th place with a 34’2’’ jump;

freshman Cora Nimmons will be the first alternate in the high jump after a 10th place leap of 4’8’’; and junior Keilly Hernandez will be the second alternate in discuss after earning 11th place with a new personal record toss of 98’ 11”.

Carpinteria sophomore Vivian Huskins put the cap on a standout season and made her mark on the school record book. Her personal record time of 13.15 seconds in the 100-meter dash is faster than any 10th-grader in school history, and #10 on the all-time school record list. Her new personal record of 26.89 seconds in the 200-meter race is the second-best sophomore time in school history and #7 overall.

Fellow sophomore Kiana Kiah made her own mark on the school record book, earning #16 on the all-time list with a new personal record of 5:47.03 in the 1600 meters; the girls 4x100 relay team of Alexander, Huskins, Anna Morrison and Kaydance Gardner ran a seasonal best of 52.07 seconds (#25 all-time); and senior Wes Chung set a new personal record with a time of 44.41 seconds in the boys 300-meter hurdles.

“It was a great day for a meet at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium,” coach Latham said. “I would like to thank all the volunteers, both adults and

students, who made the meet run very smoothly. We couldn’t have done a meet of this magnitude and significance without their tremendous help.”

Freshman Cora Nimmons earned 10th place in the girls varsity high jump.

Carpinteria’s Lela Roberts set a new season best time in the girls 100-meter hurdles.

Mika Mullikin hands the baton to Giarys Gomez during the girls 4x400 relay race.

Joel De Lira keeps the pace during the boys varsity relay.

SPORT SHORTS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Warriors qualified for the CIF finals: Jacob Otsuki, Jackson Melton,

Warriors swimmers splash into history books

Carpinteria High School, with its enrollment of under 600 students, is among the smallest schools competing in CIF Division 2 swimming after being moved up to the higher division this year. But all season long the Warriors swimmers continued to prove their skills, and things were no different for the CIF prelims and finals on May 1 and May 3.

During the prelims on May 1, eight Warriors boys and girls advanced past the first heats, and overall the Carpinteria swimmers set four new school records and six personal records, while four Warriors earned a spot in the CIF Finals on May 4.

Senior Jackson Melton spent the entire season rewriting the school record book, and in the CIF prelims he broke his own record in the 200 freestyle for the fourth time this year.

Junior Jacob Otsuki set a new personal record in the 100 freestyle, earning a spot in the CIF Finals by finishing in the top 18, while senior Asher Smith broke his own school record for the third time in two weeks with a time of 55.73 in the 100 backstroke – good enough to earn himself a spot in the finals.

Melton, Otsuki and Smith teamed up with sophomore Jake Ehlers to set two new school records in the 4x100 and 4x50 boys relay races, with the foursome earning a spot in the finals in both races.

Carpinteria senior Lilli Nemetz was the lone representative for the girls team, and while she set new lifetime best times in the 500 and 200 freestyle races, she did not qualify for the finals.

“Being placed into Division 2 was a tough challenge for this Warrior group,” said Carpinteria coach Jon Otsuki. “For a group that does not possess club swimmers it is unreal to think of where we came from to where we are now. We met and exceeded all expectations this year.”

At the CIF Finals on May 3, the four Warriors boys – Melton, Smith, Otsuki and Ehlers – competed in two individual races and two relays against the best in Division 2. Overall, the boys earned 25 points, placing in the top half out of 80 schools.

In the 4x50 relay, the Warriors finished in 15th place, with Melton leading off the race in a record split of 22.18 seconds – beating the school record set by Justin Main last year.

The boys finished 12th in the 4x100 relay, with each of the swimmers finishing their splits under 49 seconds and Melton setting a new school record with a time of 48.39.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our program, there was so much growth and improvement through the year,” coach Otsuki said. “We could not have done it without the help of the parents and coaches Kurt Souza and Amneryz Ramirez.”

Carpinteria tennis reaches CIF Quarterfinals

Carpinteria boys tennis finished its 2024 team campaign with two postseason victories and a run to the CIF Division 5 Quarterfinals, ending the year with a 13-6 overall record after suffering a 14-4 defeat to the top-seeded La Salle Lancers on May 6.

The Warriors were rolling through the first two rounds, defeating the Schurr Spartans in the first round, 10-8, and outlasting the Pacifica Christian Tritons in a 9-9 nail-biter in the second round, which ended with Carpinteria moving ahead by a narrow margin in games won (74-70).

In singles, Max Stone continued to shine with three-set sweeps over both Schurr and Pacifica Christian.

“He plays at a different level and thankfully plays for us,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant.

Brothers Nolan and Lucas Martin swept their three sets in doubles against Schurr, and in the second round the pair went 2-1 against Pacifica Christian.

Carpinteria’s Edwin Hernandez kept the Warriors in contention in the final singles set of the day against Pacifica, pulling away with a very important win to bring the teams even at nine sets each. After all the game scores were tallied, the four-game advantage was given to Carpinteria.

The Warriors’ playoff run, however, would be cut short in the next round, against the La Salle Lancers, the #1 team in Division 5 boys tennis.

Stone was a bright spot for the Warriors, picking up yet another three-set sweep in the final match of his senior season. Fellow seniors Nolan Martin and Troy Zimmerman teamed up in doubles and picked up the only other set win for Carpinteria,

though La Salle was able to take the victory and move on to the CIF Semifinals by a final score of 14-4.

“I am very proud of all these boys and what they have accomplished this season as they won the Citrus Coast League and reached the CIF Quarterfinals for the first time in six seasons,” said coach Bryant. “We will miss our seniors – Matthew Endow, Max Stone, Nolan Martin and Troy Zimmerman – but are encouraged by the core of players coming back next season.”

Senior Shane Goodmanson was a force on the mound this season.

Warriors baseball suffers first round loss

Carpinteria baseball earned a playoff berth after finishing the regular season at third place in the Citrus Coast League, but in the first round of the CIF Division 6 playoffs the Warriors had a tough matchup on the road against Colony of Ontario.

Senior pitcher Shane Goodmanson took the mound for the Warriors, holding strong for three scoreless innings before the Colony Titans began to open up the offensive onslaught in the fourth inning. By the end of the game, Colony advanced with a victory by a final score of 13-0.

Colony held Carpinteria to only three hits in the game, with Aiden Alcaraz, Talon Trumble and Beto Martinez earning the only hits for the Warriors in the loss.

All 21 players on the roster earned some playoff experience, and coach Pat Cooney said the players “represented their team and school with pride” during the road trip.

“The finality of the single elimination tournament is emotional,” Cooney said. “Especially for the senior group. We believe that each of them will look back at the whole experience of playing baseball as a positive in their lives.”

Cate Rams Roundup

Cate baseball finished the season with a first-round CIF playoff loss on the road against Academy of Careers and Explorations in Helendale on May 2.

The Rams struggled to find offense against the Academy Eagles, with only two hits on the day and no runs scored. Cate pitchers Peter Lehman and Quinn Pullen both took the mound for the Rams, though the Eagles took the win by a final score of 9-0.

“We hung in there and played well against a very good team,” said Cate coach David Soto. “Despite the loss, we are so proud of what this team accomplished this season. We have a young squad that improved a ton.”

Cate’s swim teams had a strong showing at the CIF Division 3 Prelims, setting four school records in one day – including two records in one event.

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Cate’s Maia Holmes scored five goals in the Rams’ first round playoff win.

WELLNESS WARRIOR

LEAH HARDING

Ever find yourself reaching for a snack not because you’re hungry, but just because it’s there? Or pushed through a workout despite exhaustion, just because it was on your schedule?

While routines are valuable, they’re not always in tune with what our bodies need. Learning to listen to your internal cues can lead not only to healthier eating habits and more effective workouts, but to a happier and more balanced life.

In our fast-paced, high-tech world, we’re bombarded with external information and expert opinions on what’s best for our health, often at the expense of our own internal wisdom. Our modern lifestyles, characterized by busy schedules and constant digital distractions, leave little room for quiet reflection, making it harder to tune into our body’s subtle signals.

This disconnection encourages a reliance on structured programs and guidance from others, diminishing our confidence in making personal health choices based on how we feel.

Intuition might sound like something mystical, but it’s simply our brain’s way of using past experiences and emotional insights to make decisions quickly. In the context of health and fitness, this means recognizing what feels good or bad in our bodies, even if we’re not consciously thinking about it. Embracing intuition can help us customize our approach to eating and exercising, making them more enjoyable and sustainable in the long run.

There are ways to change that though. Here’s how you can start using your intuition to guide your health and fitness decisions.

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Trusting your gut Harnessing

intuition for better health, fitness

Tuning into your body’s signals and intuitive eating principles

To really harness the power of intuition, start by becoming more attuned to your body’s signals. Notice how you feel after eating certain foods. Does a heavy lunch make you sluggish, or does a protein-packed breakfast keep you energized?

Similarly, observe how different types of exercise affect you. Maybe running leaves you exhausted, not exhilarated. This awareness extends to hunger and fullness cues as well – eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re nearly full to give your brain the chance to catch up to your stomach. By allowing yourself to enjoy all types of food without guilt, you can help prevent the cycle of binging and restricting, promoting a balanced diet.

Balancing intuition with knowledge and experimentation

While intuition is a powerful tool, balancing it with knowledge about nutrition and physical fitness can enhance its benefits. Understand the basics of good nutrition and how different exercises impact your body.

Then, experiment. Try new foods or remove some you think might be causing digestive issues, or change up your workout routine and see how you respond. If something doesn’t feel right, it’s okay to adjust.

This blend of informed intuition means making choices that are not only good for you but also feel right. That means there is no “should” when it comes to your body, i.e., “I should work out more” or “I should eat less carbs.” These are the most common examples of things that do not hold true for everyone.

Emotional and psychological awareness

Your emotions play a significant role in how you eat and exercise. Stress, for example, might lead you to snack more or skip your workout. Being aware of these tendencies allows you to address them more constructively.

Tracking your mood in relation to your diet and exercise can reveal patterns that,

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Josiah Hansen, Phin Stephenson, Zach White and Joba Samson shattered the previous school record in the boys 200 medley relay by three full seconds; the team of Stella Rogers, Maddie Kollock, Makayla Niu and Jen Won broke their own record in the girls 200 freestyle relay; and Devon Liang traded records with teammate Stephenson in the boys 100 breaststroke, with Liang setting the record for just a few moments before Stephenson took the record back in the very next heat.

Regularly check in with yourself to see if what feels good is also helping you meet your health goals. This might mean adjusting your methods as your body and circumstances change. What works for you now might not work in a year, and that’s okay.

once understood, can be managed. Yoga or a walk might be a better option when you’re feeling low, rather than forcing yourself through a high-intensity routine (which can be stress-inducing, not reducing).

Integrating intuition with goals and plans

Listening to your body doesn’t mean ignoring your fitness goals or eating whatever you want, whenever you want. It means aligning your intuitive practices with your objectives.

Regularly check in with yourself to see if what feels good is also helping you meet your health goals. This might mean adjusting your methods as your body and circumstances change. What works for you now might not work in a year, and that’s okay.

Learning to listen to your intuition when it comes to diet and exercise is a process of trial, error, and adjustment. It’s about finding a balance between what

feels right and what is objectively good for you. This approach not only makes the journey toward health more personal and less prescriptive but also teaches us to respect and respond to our body’s needs. So next time, before automatically following that scheduled workout or meal plan, check in with yourself: What does your body really need?

By teaching us to be mindful and responsive, intuition can lead us to not only better health but also greater happiness in our daily lives. Why not start listening to your gut – literally and figuratively? After all, it’s about finding what truly works for you in your unique, personal quest for wellness.

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

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And in other CIF playoff action, Cate girls lacrosse is embarking on a deep playoff run with three postseason wins to set up an opportunity to play in the Division 3 Semifinal against Temecula Valley on May 9.

Cate defeated Millikin in the first round, 18-8, sparked by Maia Holmes’ team-leading five goals. Team captain Riley Pan was all over the field with four goals and two assists, while Sam Jimenez added four goals of her own in the win.

The Rams hit the road to face Laguna Beach in the second round on May 4, and in this game, Cate kept its offensive momentum with a 10-4 win. In the next match, the CIF Quarterfinals on May 7, Cate defeated Orange Lutheran by a final score of 12-9.

Cate will now face Temecula Valley in the CIF Semifinals on May 9, with a chance to win and advance to the Division 3 Girls Lacrosse Championship on May 11.

while supply lasts!

Sunday, April 28

1248 hrs / Collision / 1100 block

Casitas Pass Road

Deputies were dispatched to investigate a hit and run. A California State Parks officer advised deputies that the victim was looking for the suspect and had gotten information from a witness that the suspect had driven into the state parks area. The suspect was found and detained by state parks. The victims stated they did not want prosecution and only wanted the suspect’s insurance information.

0158 hrs / Incident / Olive Street

Deputies responded to a 911 hang up. Upon arrival, deputies learned it was a domestic incident and a suspect was arrested.

Monday, April 29

1125 hrs / Incident / 5700 block

Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies were dispatched to contact the reporting party who wanted to report she had been a victim of a theft. The victim’s credit card $3,000 limit had been exceeded to $15,000 in purchases in Africa, the Netherlands and Ireland. The victim does not have any suspect information other than the purchases that occurred overseas. The bank advised her to get a report.

1307 hrs / Collision / Linden

Avenue and Fifth Street

Deputies were dispatched for a hit and run. The victim said they had seen a blue bus pass nearby his car but did not see the collision and believed the blue bus was the one who caused the collision. A Caltrans camera was visibly seen facing in the direction of the collision. Caltrans was contacted and is providing video footage of the collision.

2139 hrs / Incident / Cameo Road

Deputies were dispatched to investigate a report of a runaway juvenile. It was discovered that the juvenile might be in contact with a former partner and possibly with him. A deputy observed a vehicle matching the former partner’s and conducted a traffic stop and located the juvenile in the front seat. During the traffic stop, the deputy observed a small plastic bindle which appeared to be Meth

in the driver’s side door pocket in plain view. After conducting a search of the vehicle, the deputy also located a small bindle of meth in a backpack in the back seat. The man was arrested and booked in the Santa Barbara County Jail.

0225 hrs / Warrant / Elm Avenue

After conducting a records check via dispatch on a local subject, deputies found that the subject had a warrant out for his arrest. The subject was arrested and booked in the Santa Barbara County Jail.

Tuesday, April 30

2237 hrs / Incident / 1000 block

Casitas Pass Road

Deputies responded to an alarm call and potential progress in burglary. The security company saw a hole in the wall behind the ATM with flashlights looking

in. Deputies surrounded the premises and saw that brown paper was covering the glass of the businesses windows. Deputies managed to reach in and remove the brown paper, allowing them to see the hole in the wall with tools scattered on the floor. Deputies checked the rear door and saw it was unlocked and had pry marks. Deputies conducted an interior search of the store for suspects but were unable to locate individuals inside the premises. While inside, deputies did note that the roof tile was missing, interior cameras were spray painted and the breaker box was shut off. The Carpinteria fire department responded to help deputies gain rooftop access. Deputies conducted an area check on the rooftop and were unsuccessful at locating suspects or an additional means of entry. Forensics responded to the location to process the crime scene for evidence.

Wednesday, May 1

0953 hrs / Incident / Azalea Drive

The reporting party called to report that she was the victim of a crime and had suspect information. A report was taken and was forwarded to the district attorney’s office for review.

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