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Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
Modoc alignment opponents, county consider next moves CAMP to confer with lawyers, land trust and water company
Dancers and musicians perform at Righetti High School
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Warren Thomas, co-founder of the Community Association for the Modoc Preserve, said CAMP is considering its next moves after the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved Alignment B for the Modoc Multi-Use Path.
By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
The Community Association for the Modoc Preserve is considering its next steps after the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ approval of a plan to remove popular trees for a multi-
use path. On Tuesday, the board unanimously voted to go with Alignment B for the path, which goes along Modoc Road in an unincorporated area outside the Santa Barbara city limits. Please see MODOC on A2
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Ballet Folklorico performs during a Dia de los Muertos rally Wednesday at Righetti High School in Santa Maria.
“I’m confident that we can find a solution that protects the existing palm trees and allows a safe multi-use path for all to enjoy,” Supervisor Gregg Hart said.
By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR
A large crowd of Righetti High School students watched Wednesday as dancers and musicians celebrated Dia de los Muertos. Performers at the Day of the Dead program at the Santa Maria school’s outdoor Greek Theater included Ballet Folklorico and Marimba Band. In addition, students and staff got into the spirit by dressing up and creating face paintings of colorful skulls, flowers and other Day of the Dead motifs. The event was organized by Latino Unidos. “With the rally, I hope to share one of our many beautiful traditions that is celebrated within all of Latin America,” Crystal Campos, the Latino Unidos treasurer and a Righetti senior, said before the rally. “Not only is this event important because of its meaning, but by doing this we are able to include students that wouldn’t normally celebrate it and help others stay in touch with their roots. “Overall, I think embracing our culture is very important at the Please see MUERTOS on A2
ELECTION 2022
Carty seeks re-election to Carpinteria City Council Longtime council member opposes Measure T, doesn’t see it as dominant issue Editor’s note: This is part of the series on local candidates in advance of Tuesday’s general election. By NEIL HARTSTEIN NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
An altar is set up at the Righetti High School rally.
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he’s served 16 years, including two terms as mayor. He’s done that by stressing what he’s accomplished while on the council — and what he hopes to achieve if he wins another term in office. Please see CARTY on A4
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Even as the Measure T ballot initiative has dominated headlines this election year, Carpinteria City Councilmember Gregg Carty has remained focused on his own campaign to win reelection to the board on which
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