Coastal View News • September 21, 2023

From left, Carpinteria Middle School eighth graders Isiah Garcia, Adrian Camacho and Aaron Ortega work on a recipe for their culinary class at Carpinteria High School, as part of the Career Exploration Program. The program allows eighth graders to take a first period career technical education class at the high school – focusing on culinary and agriculture science – before beginning their high school careers. See more about the program on page 10.

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COMPILED BY EVELYN SPENCE AND JUN STARKEY

37th annual Avofest poster unveiled

This year’s California Avocado Festival poster will be unveiled at the Carpinteria Farmer’s Market on the 800 block of Linden Ave. at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21.

The 2023 festival – also known as Avofest – will take place on Friday, Oct. 6, Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8, with more than 50 vendors, 15 food booths and 60 bands. The festival’s strong-arm contest is scheduled for Oct. 7 at noon, with the guacamole contest the following day on Oct. 8 at noon.

See more online at avofest.org.

Noon Rotary raises funds for Mexican music program at CHS

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon has secured a $5,000 grant to bring a Mexican music program to Carpinteria High School, with the goal of creating a Mexican music ensemble. The program will use the funds to purchase guitarrón and vihuela Mexican guitars, for two-hour music lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

“Regional Mexican Music is significantly important, as it gives some students a musical link to their heritage and invites other students from other ethnicities and cultures to use this program as a vehicle to research more about Mexican-American culture,” Juan Zaragoza, the CHS music teacher, said in a press release.

The grant came from the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation. The program will first have to recruit students and assess which type of regional Mexican music students would be interested in, such as norteńo, banda and surreńo.

Renaissance concert to be held at library

The Santa Barbara Community Early Music Ensemble will present “A Feast for the Ears,” a Renaissance-inspired free community concert on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. at the Carpinteria Community Library.

The group will perform in full Renaissance costumes, accompanied by recorders, a lute, mandolin and other instruments, with music from the Renaissance era.

The free event will be at the Carpinteria Community Library, located at 5141 Carpinteria Ave.

Not-so-happy Birthday, CVN Your local news is on the brink

Dear Carpinteria Community,

With this week’s edition we celebrate the start of our 30th year. The last three decades are a huge point of pride for our publishers and staff. Without interruption, we have delivered news to Carpinteria Valley every week since 1994. We have enjoyed publishing each issue and consider it a privilege to be at the center of the conversation in the community we love. Thank you, community of Carpinteria, for the support and trust you have placed in Coastal View News for 30 years.

However, the timing of this milestone could not be worse. Rather than celebrating this special day, we consider it our responsibility to inform Carpinterians that the future of Coastal View News is in jeopardy.

Over the last two years, CVN’s printing and production costs have more than doubled while paid advertising – our revenue source – has declined. Despite a small and efficient staff, CVN’s expenses now far outpace our income; this is a life-or-death situation.

SAVE CVN

CVN needs your help!

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CVN has brought 30 years of news to Carpinteria Valley while recording every significant development over that time. In the last best beach town on Earth, our voice has always occupied the political center without playing favorites. Our news has been for everyone, always packaged and delivered by professional journalists with the utmost integrity.

TO OUR READERS...

If you rush out to the newsstand every Thursday morning eager to learn of local happenings, clip photos for your refrigerator, or consider it your civic duty to engage with Carpinteria content exclusive to CVN, then it’s your time to become a Sustaining CVN Member. While we plan to continue to distribute CVN as a free publication, please consider supporting us and becoming a member who can proudly participate in our future. Our Honor Roll has helped us survive for the last several years, and we deeply appreciate everyone who has contributed. Will you consider increasing your support?

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You have been the lifeblood of CVN for 30 years. We are an award-winning publication among all free community papers in the U.S. It is your support that has kept the gears in motion, allowing us to bring fresh news to Carpinterians every week. If you’ve advertised in the past, we ask that you consider the value of being an advertiser and the status you gain through a regular presence in the pages of CVN and Carpinteria Magazine. Like you, we are a Carpinteria institution, and we have a critical role to

NONPROFIT PUBLIC AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS...

We have a partnership as important as democracy itself. The press keeps the citizenry informed and abreast of your great work and all the efforts public servants and institutions commit to making the community a better place. We ask that you consider restoring and reupping contributions you have traditionally made to CVN. From Event and Appreciation Ads to Employment and Public Notices, we are here to keep your constituents involved and engaged with your message.

Without CVN, there would be a hole at the center of the community conversation, and an earthquake of disruption in the network that keeps us resilient and connected.

SMALL COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ARE AN ENDANGERED SPECIES

Since 2005 in the U.S., 2,500 community newspapers have closed their doors and immediately left a void in small towns they had served. The why is clear — businesses that once paid for print ads to reach their customers began using cheaper digital ads offered through Google and Meta. Increasingly, readers find their news online. According to the Pew Research Center, between 2006 and 2018 U.S. newspaper revenues fell from $49 billion to $14 billion.

CVN is not burying its head in the sand in the face of 21st Century challenges. We look for ways to increase digital ad revenues; we share news through social media; we recently launched a digital

newsletter to reach our readers directly.

Why should Carpinterians pitch in to preserve their local news? Communities across the U.S. where newspapers have folded have become “news deserts.” In many cases, venture capital groups have purchased groups of newspapers, slashed their staff and created news environments that are not locally controlled and are subject to misinformation.

CVN publishers and staff are committed to working with the community to avoid a similar fate.

Without your help, CVN and Carpinteria Magazine will cease to exist before the end of 2023.

OUR GOAL is to continue paying our hard-working staff and publishing a product that both chronicles and creates this special community. Imagine never again saying, “Did you see today’s Coastal View?”

play in maintaining the cultural voice of a very special place.

County Planning Commission conditionally approves Foothill Road cannabis grow

The 2.6-acre grow must install carbon scrubbers, submit updated odor control plan

BY JUN STARKEY

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission rejected another appeal from citizens group Concerned Carpinterians – a clean air proponent and a vocal voice in the fight against the smell of cannabis in Carpinteria – and conditionally approved the project at 4994 Foothill Road, pending the installation of carbon scrubbers and an updated odor control plan.

The vote on the 4994 Foothill Road

project, owned by Mediedibles Inc., was continued from July 26, when the commission asked the applicant to revise its Odor Abatement Plan (OAP) to include carbon scrubbers. The commission also asked staff to extend the odor abatement inspections for the site to two years.

Carbon filters, or “scrubbers,” have been the preferred cannabis odor control devices throughout the Carpinteria Valley and by the County Planning Commission over the past few years; a 2022 study by a Santa Maria Consulting firm found that

County of Santa Barbara County Planning Commission

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Shopping Center (SC) Rezone, and Minor Ordinance Amendments

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Hearing begins at 9:00 A.M.

SPECIAL MEETING LOCATION: SBCERS Conference Room 130 Robin Hill Road, Ste. 100, Goleta, CA 93117

On October 4, 2023, the County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider making a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding proposed ordinance amendments to the County Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) and Land Use and Development Code (LUDC). The amendments will revise the permitting and development standards for ADUs, eliminate the Shopping Center (SC) zone district and rezone those properties to Retail Commercial (C-2), and process other minor ordinance amendments that correct and clarify existing text provisions. The County Planning Commission will consider the following in order to recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt the proposed amendments:

 Adopt an ordinance (Case No. 23ORD-00007) to amend the Santa Barbara County LUDC, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code.

 Determine that ordinance Case No. 23ORD-00007 is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15282(h) of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA.

 Adopt an ordinance (Case No. 23ORD-00009) to amend the Santa Barbara County CZO, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the County Code.

 Determine that ordinance Case No. 23ORD-00009 is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), 15265, and 15282(h) of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA.

 Adopt an ordinance (Case No. 23RZN-00003) amending the County Zoning Map of Section 35-1, the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code, of Chapter 35, Zoning, by rezoning all Shopping Center (SC) zones to General Commercial (C-2).

 Determine that ordinance (Case No. 23RZN-00003) is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA.

The County Planning Commission hearing begins at 9:00 A.M. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the County Planning Commission. The staff analysis of the proposal may be viewed at the Planning and Development Department website, located at https://www.countyofsb.org/1625/County-Planning-Commission prior to the hearing. For further information about the project, please contact the planner, Corina Venegas Martin, at cvenegas@countyofsb.org.

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The following methods of participation are available to the public.

 You may observe the live stream of the County Planning Commission meetings on (1) Local Cable Channel 20, (2) online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV-Livestream; or (3) YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20

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the Dutch Evinity Group scrubbers can eliminate 84% of cannabis odors before leaving a vented greenhouse.

The 2.6-acre grow – located adjacent to Carpinteria High School (CHS) – originally planned on using a vapor-phase system to control odor, with its staff arguing that because no cultivation would occur on-site, no odor would be produced. Concerned Carpinterians filed an appeal, citing a lack of consistency with other cannabis operations close to CHS.

The property has a 600-foot setback between the school and cannabis growth, with 2.6 acres of nursery cannabis growth in four greenhouses. The full 17.95 acre-property has nine acres of greenhouses, a 16,000-foot plant storage warehouse, a single-family dwelling unit and an accessory dwelling unit on site; most of the greenhouses grow orchids.

During the staff report at the Sept. 13 meeting, commissioners raised concerns about the conditions of approval for the project, regarding the Odor Abatement Plan revisions.

Commissioners John Parke and Michael Cooney took issue with the language on the requirement of scrubbers, stating it could be read as a loophole. Originally, the conditions stated that the number of carbon scrubbers would be determined by an engineer. Parke argued that an engineer could determine that zero carbon scrubbers are required.

Staff changed the language to “Scrubbers shall be installed…” to ensure there are no ways around installing the carbon scrubbers. Staff also added the condition that, once a project is approved, the applicant must submit an updated OAP within six months and install the carbon scrubbers within 12 months.

Jill Stassinos with Concerned Carpinterians cited many of the group’s original concerns brought up at the July 26 meeting, insisting carbon scrubbers must be installed to fall in line with other cannabis operations surrounding CHS.

“We’d be happy to decommission the (Byers Vapor-Phase) system, we’d be happy to do that ASAP,” said Eric Edwards, director of compliance for Mediedibles Inc., during his presentation later in the meeting. “We were intending to do that anyway.”

Edwards maintained that the site was not a major producer of odor, but said he understood the need for consistency across cannabis grows.

“Even though there is substantial assurance that these plants grown on this project are not capable of producing malodor,” said Commissioner Cooney. “In the case there is some odor, it’s going to be dealt with in the best way we can imagine and with the best technology.”

The commissioner voted unanimously to deny the appeal, and approve the project with the modified conditions of approval.

The County Planning Commission’s rules on hearings and public comment, unless otherwise directed by the Chair, remain applicable to each of the participation methods listed above.

Attendance and participation by the public is invited and encouraged. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Hearing Support Staff (805) 568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements.

If you challenge the project 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 Planning Commission prior to the public hearing.

Maroon 5 to headline One805 event

One805’s musical festival – scheduled for Friday, Sept. 22 at Kevin Costner’s estate near Summerland – will be headlined by Maroon 5, with other singers and performers scheduled including John Fogerty, Dishwalla, Alan Parsons OBE, David Pack, Elliott Easton, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, the Steve Postell and the Night Train Music Club and more.

Created after the 2017 Thomas Fire, One805 is a local nonprofit that supports first responders throughout Santa Barbara County. The group has distributed $1.6 million across the county for first responders and for related equipment since its founding; it also donated $5,000 last month to the Waiākea Water: Maui Fire Relief Fund.

The group was also the recent recipient of a $75,000 Jean Perkins Foundation Great, which will be used for essential open water and back county rescue equipment.

“We are absolutely delighted that internationally well-known residents of Santa Barbara County (some, yet to be publicly announced), including Ellen DeGeneres, have agreed to support our county’s first responders, by joining

us at One805LIVE! this year,” said Kirsten Cavendish, CEO and co-founder of One805.

“We have a packed evening of incredible music this year! The gates open at 4 p.m. and we encourage people to arrive by 5 p.m. so as not to miss any of the award ceremony or our special guests. And we may have additional surprises up our sleeves,” said Richard Weston Smith, COO and co-founder of One805.

The festival kicks off at 4 p.m. and runs through 10 p.m. Limited parking tickets are available; attendees will be shuttled on-site. All contributions go back to first responders and related support services.

See more online at one805.org.

––Evelyn Spence

Leona Ann Garcia 03/10/1932 – 08/31/2023

Leona Ann Garcia, born on March 10, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, peacefully passed away on Aug. 31, 2023, in Carpinteria, California.

She was the daughter of Revel Brown and Ina Mae Malamphey. Leona is survived by her loving sister, Megan Shannon, and the cherished stepchildren of her former marriages: Ronald Sabbatis, Arlene Morales, Stephen Garcia Jr. and Paul Garcia.

Leona’s passion for the performing arts led her to become the director for the Ojai Art Center Theater in Ojai, California. Later, she moved to Santa Barbara, where she served as a legal secretary at Fell, Marking, Abkin, and Montgomery until her retirement. In her retirement years, Leona and her beloved husband of 37 years, Stephen O. Garcia, enjoyed their time together by traveling the world and exploring new horizons with family and friends. When she wasn’t traveling, Leona was an active and dedicated member of the Carpinteria community, volunteering for local organizations.

A funeral service in loving memory of Leona Ann Garcia was held on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. She will find her eternal rest at Calvary Cemetery, next to her beloved husband, Stephen O. Garcia. Leona will forever be remembered for her warmth, dedication and the joy she brought to the lives of all who knew her. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those she touched.

Carol Lee (Cummings) Kutzner 10/12/1933 – 09/08/2023

Carol Lee (Cummings) Kutzner was born in Detroit, Michigan on Oct. 12, 1933, to Karl and Loys Cummings. She grew up in Roseville, Michigan and graduated from Alma College. She passed away on Sept. 8, 2023, after a short battle with cancer under the loving care of her husband, Walter.

She moved to California in the 1950s where she was a teacher at Tustin High School. There, she met her husband, Gene Kutzner. They married on Dec. 17, 1960. Later, they moved to Santa Barbara where she was a teacher at Carpinteria Middle School until her retirement. During retirement in their many travels, Carol and Gene said they found “God’s Country” in Hayesville, North Carolina, and moved there. They also purchased a condo in North Fort Myers, Florida, which later became Carol’s permanent home. Gene passed away on Jan. 25, 2001. She later married Walter Sowyrda on Dec. 12, 2010.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Linda (John) Bridwell; two grandsons, Brian and Jeffrey; one sister, Kay Rentchler; two brothers, Gary (Linda) Cummings and Kent Cummings; her husband, Walter Sowyrda; stepson, Steve Kutzner; and step-grandson, Cody Kutzner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gene, and a sister Gail Cummings.

Carol often said she had a charmed blessed life. She traveled to over 100 countries; she enjoyed teaching and dancing, and she lived life to its fullest. She is now at peace with her Lord.

An intirnment will be at the Old Ledford Chapel Cemetery at Jack Rabbit in Hayesville.

You may send tributes in memory of Carol Kutzner at townson-rose.com. Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all local arrangements.

Mildred Noll 02/24/1928 – 08/16/2023

Mildred Agnes Noll, 95, was born to John and Blanche Splichal as the middle sister of three girls. Her older sister Blanch and younger sister Katherine are both deceased. She is survived by two of her children, Ann and David, nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was loved by all her family, from the oldest to the youngest.

She loved helping people and became a volunteer candy stripper in the local hospital at an early age. Her love for flying emboldened her to be one of the first women to take flying lessons.

She married Charles Noll in 1951 before he left for the Philippines at the end of WW2 as a plane mechanic.

She worked beside her husband Charles in the family Schwinn bicycle business, managing the books to ensure the company’s success. After selling the Schwinn store in Simi Valley and retiring, the two opened a small Schwinn shop in Carpinteria at the urging of the local Schwinn district manager, Paul Johansen.

In early retirement once again after son Paul Noll took over the Schwinn shop, she worked at Carpinteria High School’s kitchen. She was affectionately known as Millie by staff and students.

When there became a need for a health food store in Carpinteria – and because she was still not ready to retire – she worked alongside Charles as a bookkeeper to give birth to Pacific Health Food, then on Ninth Street, showing the Noll grandchildren how family values and hard work pay off . She fi nally retired at age 74, after the store was moved to Linden Avenue. The store is now owned by grandson Nathan Noll.

She was a mom, grandma and great-grandmother of faith that loved and served her family and loved Carpinteria. She will be missed but not forgotten! Service will be held at Carpenter’s Chapel in Carpinteria at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2023. All are welcome to remember and share the celebration of her life.

Managing Editor Evelyn Spence

Assistant Editor Jun Starkey

Sports Editor Ryan P. Cruz

Graphic Designer Kristyn Whi enton

Photographer Robin Karlsson

Advertising Manager Karina Villarreal

Publishers Gary L. Dobbins, Michael VanStry

SCHOOL BOARD

School board approves design for Aliso kindergarten, transitional kindergarten building

The Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees approved transitional kindergarten (TK)/kindergarten building design plans for Aliso Elementary School during last week’s Sept. 12 meeting, after a brief presentation from architect Robert Robles.

The new TK/K building – which is considered a Measure U project – would be constructed next to the existing playground and field behind Aliso’s main school buildings, according to Robles. The structure would include four classrooms, each with its own restroom – required for the grade level, according to Robles. Classrooms would be connected by a courtyard area in the center entrance of the building.

Robles said he was inspired by the original building on the Aliso campus when designing the new building, lifting elements from the original building and incorporating them into his design. “The idea was that we’re going to bookend the campus with two historical styles,” he said.

The project was unanimously approved by the board. It will now move forward into the design development phase.

LETTERS

Preschool programs thank Dr. Jim Campos

We would like to extend well-deserved recognition to Dr. Jim Campos, who has just finished one of his great projects “El Mural de Aliso,” in which he put all his love and dedication to collecting stories from the past, present and future.

More than 40 years ago, dreaming of the future of Latino children, Dr. Campos created the Preschool Program, which began at Canalino Elementary School and later continued at Aliso School. Dr. Campos was the shining star that made this program possible and an example for many parents and educators.

We want to thank Dr. Campos, who has been a stronghold of hope for the entire Latino community of Carpinteria and all of us who have had the joy of receiving his light.

Betty and Sarita Bautista, David and Maria Andrade, Magdalena Alonso, Rita Fuerte, Martha and Martin Vega, Andrea Garzon and all students and parents of Canalino Preschool

Noon Rotary donates to music program

The Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees accepted six donations at its Tuesday night meeting, including two from the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon for the district’s music program.

The club’s donations included 35 sets of on-stage practice pads with stands, bags and sticks – valued at $1,625 dollars – to Carpinteria Middle School; and two Mexican guitars (a Guitarron and a Vihuela) each one with a padded gig bag – valued at $1,308 dollars – to Carpinteria High School (CHS). The club will also sponsor the high school’s

Carpinteria still a refuge for out-oftowners

Compliments on CVN’s “Throwback Thursday” feature (CVN Vol. 29, No. 52). Stephen Bates was especially amusing in the way he detailed the story of how the ill and the rich in the late 1800s fled from the dark and cold eastern regions to the “salubrious” miracle of Santa Barbara and nearby havens of magical recovery. We are not ill or rich, but for many years have been fleeing the dark, wet and chill of Washington State winter to relax in lovely Carpinteria and up the road in Montecito and Santa Barbara. We have never been disappointed.

Steve Sanger and Toby Sonneman Washington

music instructor for the after-school mariachi music program.

The board also accepted a donation of $5,000 to the CHS Future Farmers of America (FFA) program from the Suzette A. Chafey Living Trust; an anonymous donation of $350 to the CHS Aquatics Associated Student Body Club; a donation of $2,500 to the CHS football program from M/M Mechanical; and a donation of $2,000 to CHS from the Santa Barbara Co. Flower and Nursery Growers Association for greenhouse repairs.

––Jun Starkey

“Dr. Campos was the shining star that made this program possible and an example for many parents and educators.”

“The idea was that we’re going to bookend the (Aliso Elementary School) campus with two historical styles.”

– architect Robert Robles

BY JUN STARKEY

COURTESY GRAPHIC

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Halos& Pitchforks

A reader sends a halo to their neighbor Curtis. “Thank you for saving me twice! You are the best!”

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

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.”

The importance of sleep hygiene on health

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 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 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 The Food Liaison for “hitting it out of the ballpark with their usual great meal for the homeless.”

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 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 Holden, who works at the Carpinteria Community Library “He was so kind and helpful to a couple of ladies unloading book donations. He went so far as to roll out a cart to assist with the drop-off and also explain how the donation process works. He is exemplary and we are lucky to have him at our Carp Library!”

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.”

MY WELLNESS NOW

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?”

VICKIE GONZALEZ

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 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 Ben, their family, friends, Aliso afterschool children, the Carpinteria Veterinary Hospital and the community for loving their special dog, Nina. “May she rest in peace over the rainbow bridge with Dulce and many other dogs that have gone before her. May she be catching balls, taking walks and running free. We love you and miss you so much sweet Scoob-a-Lou.”

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 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 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 Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.

A reader sends a pitchfork to dog owners who let their dogs dig up soccer fields at El Carro Park. “It’s bad enough that you don’t pick up the poop, but a child is going to step in one of these massive holes and get seriously hurt. Manage your dog or you should lose your privilege to use the park!”

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady 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 Kassandra Quintero 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 city. “Why didn’t you require the development at 700 Linden to load and unload their 40-foot trucks in the alley? What a mess you created on Linden Avenue.”

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

A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians 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 pitchfork to the people responsible for letting a home on Linden Avenue turn from a beautiful showcase to a public eyesore. “Hire a gardener!”

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

A reader sends a pitchfork to part-time residents “who are preaching about the ‘Carp’ vibe… but are bringing the LA vibe. If all you want is your ‘way’ and won’t compromise... go back to where you really live.”

A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.

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

Submit Halos & Pitchforks online at coastalview.com. All submissions are subject to editing.

A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney 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 Bill and Rosana Swing 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 the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”

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!”

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.

suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication /

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.

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

Arena

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

A man was contacted after reporting

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.

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

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

Sleep is vital for physical and mental renewal. Good sleep hygiene helps us cope with challenging emotions, mental health issues and overall mood regulation. There are strong links associated with sleep and mental health, including anxiety and depression.

drop during the sleep cycle. A dark and quiet room is also conducive to a good night’s sleep.

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.”

“I can fall asleep faster if I just stay in bed until I fall asleep.” If you can’t fall asleep within 30 minutes of getting into bed, get out of bed and do something relaxing. Staying in bed awake can create anxiety about sleep, which will make it harder to fall asleep.

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

A reader sends a pitchfork to the 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?”

People with anxiety often have trouble sleeping, because they are kept awake with their racing thoughts and restlessness. Poor sleep can exacerbate the anxiety, making it a cycle that is challenging to reset. Common symptoms of depression such as insomnia and oversleeping will disrupt sleep patterns which can then worsen depressive symptoms – another challenging cycle to break.

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

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?”

Per research from the National Library of Medicine, “In otherwise healthy adults, short-term consequences of sleep disruption include increased stress responsivity, somatic pain, reduced quality of life, emotional distress and mood disorders, and cognitive, memory and performance deficits.

“A big meal before bed helps me sleep better.” Eating a heavy/spicy meal before bedtime can lead to indigestion, making it harder to sleep. Have a lighter and healthier meal a few hours before bedtime. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants close to bedtime, which can also affect sleep quality. Poor eating habits often coincide with poor sleep patterns. There are links between poor sleep patterns and obesity, which can add to additional physical health issues.

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

“For adolescents, psychosocial health, school performance and risk-taking behaviors are impacted by sleep disruption. Behavioral problems and cognitive functioning are associated with sleep disruption in children. Long-term consequences of sleep disruption in otherwise healthy individuals include hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, weight-related issues, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus and colorectal cancer.”

Common sleep myths

“I can catch up on sleep during the weekend.” Irregular sleep patterns can disrupt circadian rhythms and lead to long-term health consequences. A consistent sleep schedule will help regulate the internal clock, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up refreshed.

“I can function on just a few hours of sleep.” Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for optimal health and functioning. Sleep deprivation can lead to cognitive impairments, mood disturbances and health problems. Some people need less sleep but getting too little sleep can have negative consequences in the long term.

“Alcohol helps me sleep better.” It may make you drowsy and help you fall asleep, but it disrupts the sleep cycle and leads to poor sleep quality.

“Using electronics before bed won’t affect my sleep.” Blue light emitted by screens can interfere with the body’s production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep. Ideally avoid screens at least an hour before bedtime. It’s better to read, meditate, journal, etc., rather than be on screens at all.

“Taking a nap is bad for sleep.” Short naps of 20–30 minutes can help with alertness, mood and productivity. However, longer naps or irregular naps can disrupt nighttime sleep, especially if naps are taken late in the day.

“A warm room is best for sleeping.”

A cooler room around 65 degrees is recommended for better sleep because it imitates the body’s natural temperature

Additional sleep hygiene information

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

Regular exercise can improve sleep quality. Avoid heavy exercise close to bedtime, as it might keep you awake instead. Practicing relaxation techniques can help alleviate stress and promote better sleep. Meditation, deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are some of the ways to do this.

Keep a sleep diary. Some things to include are bedtime and wake-up times, how long it takes to fall asleep, how many times you wake up, any naps and daily medications (prescribed and OTC). I also ask clients to utilize mental health checkins and log stress levels, daily events that may have affected sleep and how they feel their quality of sleep was each night.

Sleep is one of the most important routines we need to focus on. Its effects on cognitive, physical and mental health are rarely debated. This article shared some introductory information on sleep hygiene; for most people, incorporating these ideas will help greatly. Additionally, seeking professional help can be instrumental whether through a PCP or therapist, or both. As always feel free to reach out with any questions about this article.

“Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” – Thomas Dekker

Vickie Gonzalez has been licensed for almost 20 years as an LMFT and currently provides counseling, coaching and consulting services. Her private practice is currently online only. She specializes in private practice, including grief loss, addiction/codependency and anxiety disorders. She works with people around themes of identity and purpose as well, primarily with individuals and couples. Coaching services focus on collaborating with clients on setting and reaching their wellness goals, whether those goals are career, relational, financial or personal in nature. On a personal note, she has lived in Carpinteria all her life and became a therapist to give back to the community.

People with anxiety often have trouble sleeping, because they are kept awake with their racing thoughts and restlessness. Poor sleep can exacerbate that anxiety, making it a cycle that is challenging to reset.

Meet Alexandra Lockett, Cate’s new Head of School

BY EVELYN SPENCE

Cate School – Carpinteria’s boarding school up along Cate Mesa Road – welcomed a new Head of School this summer: Alexandra Lockett. Lockett sat down with CVN last week to talk about her background, her introduction to Carpinteria and her plans for the private school.

This interview has been edited for length, grammar and clarity.

CVN: Tell me a little bit about yourself

Alexandra Lockett: I grew up in Washington, D.C., and was there until I went to college. I went to Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where I studied biology. I thought I was going to be a doctor.

One summer in college, I did an internship at a school in San Francisco, where I taught middle schoolers, and I just fell in love with the world of education. After graduating from college, I worked at that school for 16 years, where I was the Dean of Students, and led a lot of initiatives around student wellbeing and support and faculty growth initiatives.

After 16 years of working there, I went to a school called Crystal Springs Uplands School, which is in the Hillsborough, Silicon Valley area, the Bay Area, where I was the Head of the Upper School. Right when I got to that school the Covid-19 pandemic hit, so I had a real trial by fire of leading a school in a time of crisis, while also being new.

I had always loved Cate from afar. I knew of it from the independent school world and was so excited to even have the opportunity to apply. As I went through the process, I just fell more and more in love with the school and Carpinteria and the majesty of this place in all different regards. I started my position as the Head of School on July 1.

At this point, you’ve been in Carpinteria for a few months. School started roughly three weeks ago. How has that been so far? Have you adjusted to Carpinteria? Has anything surprised you about the area?

The first thing to say is how much I love Carpinteria (…) I love the town, how accessible it feels, how warm everybody is. This is everything that I’ve ever dreamed of in a small town. I’ve always lived in bigger cities, so it’s been really wonderful and reassuring and relieving on a lot of levels to be part of a smaller, more intimate community where everyone knows each other. There’s a sense of care in all directions.

In these first few weeks, I’ve been overwhelmed by the kindness of the community and the maturity of the students and the devotion of the teachers. It’s been really moving to me. Last week, we had the whole school out on backpacking trips, which has just been a delight, to have a school that prioritizes being outside that much.

I’m the first female head of a school that was founded as a boys’ school. There’s a real excitement for this new chapter – a sense of openness, a sense of possibility that people are feeling.

Generally, in schools, we really do feel like the pandemic is more and more in the rearview mirror. I’ll never say it’s going to be gone, because it certainly has not gone yet. But it does feel like we are out from under that pressure and into this sense of a new day.

Do you have any particular goals for your first year here? Any new events you want to hold at Cate, anything you think the community would be interested in?

I want to keep asking the community. I don’t want to make too many assumptions. But I hope it’s clear in at least in these first few days and months that I’ve

been in the job that I want not to just spend all my time on the Mesa, but in the community and making connections and joining people in their places.

I also want to invite members of the community here as well. I hope that there’s a feeling of more of an open door (policy) (…) There’s an excitement and pride about the agricultural aspect of the community. Cate has about 60 acres of avocado trees that are farmed by the Abbott family who went to Cate.

Any hurdles so far?

It’s only been delightful. Honestly, I can’t think of a single hurdle. The only hurdle, honestly, is just how full my schedule is. I would love to be spending more time exploring than I have been able to so far.

I went on the Franklin Trail the other day and I jump in the ocean when I can. I go into town, walking and running along the bluff trail (…) It’s so fun when you’re new to a place to discover new things and so I’m always excited when someone invites me to do something because I can discover something new. (If) anyone

wants to invite me to do something, I’d be very happy.

In your spare time, do you have a favorite activity or any favorite hobbies?

I love running. I love swimming. I love being in the ocean (…) I haven’t done sailing yet, but I would love to get back on the water.

My son has been sailing in Santa Barbara. He’s nine (years old) and loving that. I love to go hiking with my family; we do a lot of backpacking together. I have two little boys. They’re six and nine. So, we try to get out as much as we can.

I love gardening and am obsessed with flowers (…) I love, love, love to cook, (and) my husband loves to cook too. We love going to the Farmers Market, in Carpinteria or in Santa Barbara. Agriculture has been part of my family, so I’m excited to meet local farmers and growers or producers anytime and continue to build those connections.

I think meaningful connections are at the core of what I do. I believe that, in an educational context, people learn the most when they feel connected to them-

selves and to their peers and their teachers. And I think schools thrive the most when they have meaningful connections with the surrounding community. You can’t rush connections, but you also can form a connection immediately.

There’s a lot that Cate can share. And there’s a lot that Cate can learn. I want to make sure we’re being really receptive to what we learned from folks in the community, but also sharing as much as we can, when appropriate.

On that note of openness, if parents or community members do have any suggestions, what’s the best way to reach you?

Alex_lockett@cate.org. I’m doing intake interviews with every single employee at the school. I met with three-quarters of our new families for 20 minutes each over Zoom before school started, (I’ve been) spending time in dorms with students to get their feedback. I continue to try to meet leaders (…) so if you know folks, invite me over to their nonprofit or business, I’m always happy to come and learn more. Anything else you think parents would be interested in knowing?

I gave my opening speech two nights ago, and I talked about home, and this idea of finding home and homesickness and what it means to have a sense of homecoming. I just want people to know how immediately I feel at home here, even though I’m still very new. That’s been because of the incredible kindness and generosity that I’ve felt not just here at Cate, but beyond.

The idea of service is core to the Cate mission, and it’s core to my own personal values. Being of service in any way I can is an essential part of how I live my life (…) I’m a people person. I am just so, so deeply happy to be here and so grateful.

“I think meaningful connections are at the core of what I do. I believe that, in an educational context, people learn the most when they feel connected to themselves and to their peers and their teachers.”

– Alexandra Lockett

KARLSSON PHOTOS

Cate School welcomed new Head of School Alexandra Lockett this summer.

At left, Alexandra Lockett, Cate School’s new Head of School, speaks to parents and community members during a meet and greet at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Aug. 27.

Eighth grade career pathways program launches at high school

BY JUN STARKEY

Eighth grade students at Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) can now take culinary and agriculture classes at Carpinteria High School (CHS) while still in middle school, through a district program that began earlier this school year.

The Career Exploration Program is the brainchild of CHS Principal Gerardo Cornejo, with help from CMS Principal Lisa O’Shea. Cornejo told CVN the purpose of the program is to expose more students to Career Technical Education courses, and the pathways available at CHS.

The high school has state-of-the-art facilities for its culinary and agriculture classes, and Cornejo said it was just practical to extend these facilities to CMS students. “Everything is just a mile away, so it didn’t make sense to spend more money,” Cornejo said.

The program launched this year, with 48 students broken up into two classes. Halfway through the school year, the students will switch classes, allowing them to experience both courses before beginning ninth grade.

The high school also hired two new instructors, both in their first year of teaching, to lead these courses: Emily Garcia, a CHS graduate leading the agriculture science class, and Jonathan Ramirez, a former sous chef leading the culinary course.

The agriculture class – led by Garcia, who graduated from CHS in 2017 – focuses on agriculture science and teaches students about commodities, greenhouse management, sustainability and the science behind agriculture. Garcia partici-

pated in the agriculture program when she was a student at CHS, and said she was excited to introduce the subject to her eighth grade students.

“Most of these kids have never seen anything (agriculture)-related before,” Garcia told CVN.

The culinary course, led by Ramirez – who most recently was a sous chef at the Google facility in Goleta – teaches basic nutrition and knife skills, while also taking students through a series of recipes that range in difficulty. Ramirez said students have responded well to the class; earlier this month, the students prepared chocolate chip cookies. Ramirez told CVN he’s hoping to teach his students how to make pasta and sauce from scratch.

“I really enjoy the class and I can tell the students really enjoy the class,” he said.

CMS students attend the classes as their first period at CHS, and are bussed back to the middle school once class is over. The curriculum for both courses is designed to be an instruction course, allowing students to learn the basics of the subject while ensuring no information would be repeated in the ninth grade level course.

Cornejo said there will also be guest speakers and field trips, including to Santa Barbara City College and local farmer’s markets.

“Our students seem to be really enjoying it,” O’Shea said.

Agriculture science teacher Emily Garcia, right, explains the California commodities project to Carpinteria Middle School students.

KARLSSON PHOTOS

From left, Aubrey Alcaraz, Callie Labistour and Ayla Soicher brainstorm for their agriculture science class

Lucia Smith, left, and Maddie Lee work on their cookie recipe together.

From left, Nolan Chanlee, Emilano Torres and Gabriel Chung begin mixing the wet ingredients for their chocolate chip cookies.

From left, Ella Sandru, Gwendolyn Hultman and Ryah Ma pour their ingredients into the mixer.

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Rotarians recognized for “service above self”

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon members Bob Berkenmeier, Harry Harper and Andy Bailard were recognized as the Rotarians of the month for the months of July and August at the club’s recent lunch meeting. The members were recognized for their contributions to the club and for demonstrating their “service above self,” according to Karen Graf, club president.

Morning Rotary recognizes member of month

Erick Trigueros was honored as Rotarian of the Month for the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning, recognized for his hard work on the club’s bike raffle, for cooking for the coronation BBQ and his continued work in setting up and tearing down for the club’s weekly meetings. “Erick is dedicated to serving our club and our community,” the club said in a press release.

Sunset Rotary paints with local artist

Members of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Sunset learned how to paint with local artist Gayel Childress, who spoke at the club’s most recent meeting.

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Sunset meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 6–7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, located at 5606 Carpinteria Ave. Refreshments are included, and those interested in joining may reach out to Lorraine McIntire at raineytax@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

9-10am YOGA at LINDEN FIELD Linden & Sandyland in Carpinteria, JDayeMackie@gmail.com

9am-12pm COASTAL CLEANUP DAY at Beaches Countywide! ExploreEcology.org/CCD

9am-1pm FREE BULKY ITEM DROP OFF with City of Goleta, Phelps Rd between Cannon Green & Pacific Oaks, EnvironmentalServices@CityOfGoleta.org

9am-4pm SANTA MONICA CREEK TRAIL BEAUTIFICATION Meet near 4425 El Carro Ln in Carpinteria, RWKolbe@gmail.com or (805) 705-3429

10am-12pm DOCENT TOUR of the CARPINTERIA SALT MARSH NATURE PARK Sandyland & Ash Ave, (805) 886-4382

1:30-3:30pm NATIVE TREE PLANTING with Plant the Next Tree, Honda Valley Park in SB, JHollywood@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

9-11am WALKING TOUR of the CARPINTERIA SALT MARSH RESERVE with UCSB Natural Reserve System* RSVP to AJBrooks@UCSB.edu

9-11am MISSION CREEK to the SEA BIKE RIDE with SB Urban Creeks Council* Meet at Rocky Nook Park, RSVP to Info@SBUrbanCreeks.org

2-4pm ARROYO BURRO CREEK & OPEN SPACE WALK with SB Urban Creeks Council* 599 Alan Rd in SB, RSVP to Info@SBUrbanCreeks.org

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

10-11am YOGA AT THE CREEK with City of SB Sustainability & Resilience, Mission Creek at Oak Park, JHollywood@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

5:30-7:30pm CARPINTERIA BLUFFS NATURE PRESERVE SUNSET TOUR 6145 Carpinteria Ave, DLSSAllen@aol.com

6:30-8:30pm STREAMS, STEELHEAD, and YOU with SB Urban Creeks Council and South Coast Habitat Restoration at the Watershed Resource Center, 2981 Cliff Drive, Info@SBUrbanCreeks.org

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

10-10:45am FALCONER DEMONSTRATION South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station, AGoodrich@CountyOfSB.org

6:30pm FILM SCREENING of BRINGING BACK our WETLAND: THE UCSB NORTH CAMPUS OPEN SPACE SB Library’s Faulkner Gallery with UCSB’s Cheadle Center for Biodiversity & Ecological Restoration and SB Urban Creeks Council, Info@SBUrbanCreeks.org

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

10-11:30am EL ESTERO WATER RESOURCE CENTER TOUR with City of SB Water Resources* Age 8+, 30 people max, RSVP at conta.cc/3KQuDVJ

12:30-2pm COUNTY ReSOURCE CENTER TOUR with County of SB Resource Recovery & Waste Management* RSVP at LessIsMore.org/ResourceCenter (note Creek Week Tour in date field)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 27 (Continued)

Dinner 5:30pm, Music 6pm SB URBAN CREEKS COUNCIL BENEFIT at SOhO featuring The JG Mystery Band & Porch Critter** $15 Tickets at bit.ly/SOhOSBUCC23, dinner reservations at GailH@SOhOSB.com

5:30-7pm CREEK WEEK ART CONTEST RECEPTION at the Goleta Valley Library, SNigh@CityOfGoleta.org Artwork on display through October 1!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

5:30-6:30pm DEVEREUX CREEK TOUR with City of Goleta at the Ellwood Mesa Open Space, GThomson@CityOfGoleta.org

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

9:30-10:30am COFFEE AT THE CREEK with City of SB Creeks Division, Mission Creek at Oak Park, LSmith@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

11:30am-1pm GREEN STREETS, GREEN SPACES: SAN JOSE CREEK TOUR Johnny D. Wallis Park with City of Goleta, EnvironmentalServices@CityOfGoleta.org

12-1pm HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING CENTER TOUR at UCSB with County of SB Resource Recovery & Waste Management, VKampmann@CountyOfSB.org

5:30pm MOVIE NIGHT at the WATERSHED RESOURCE CENTER featuring films Beaver Believers and The Octopus Garden, 2981 Cliff Drive, AGoodrich@CountyOfSB.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

9-10am YOGA at LINDEN FIELD Linden & Sandyland in Carpinteria, JDayeMackie@gmail.com

9:30-11:30am SOLD OUT LAND SHARK TOUR with the City of SB Creeks Division** $10 Tickets at bit.ly/CreekShark23

10am-12pm DOCENT TOUR OF THE CARPINTERIA SALT MARSH NATURE PARK Sandyland & Ash Ave, (805) 886-4382

10am-12pm SYCAMORE CREEK: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE and SYCAMORE CREEK CLEANUP with the SB Zoo and SB Urban Creeks Council, NSeal@SBZoo.org

10am-12pm CARPINTERIA CREEK PARK RESTORATION DAY Meet at 7500 Carpinteria Ave, (805) 886-4382

10am-6pm GOLETA CREEK & WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM BOOTH Goleta Lemon Festival, EnvironmentalServices@CityOfGoleta.org

Join in Creek Week with Take-Home Activities from the City of Carpinteria! Pick up materials Monday 9/25 through Friday 9/29 during regular business hours 8am - 5pm, or download at SBCreekWeek.com.

From left, the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning President Carie Smith recognizes Rotarian of the month Erick Trigueros.

From left, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon President Karen Graf – alongside other Rotary members – honored members Bob Berkenmeier, Harry Harper and Andy Bailard at a recent meeting.

CALENDAR

This week

Sept. 23 – Sept. 30: Creek Week Carpinteria, Goleta, Santa Barbara, UC Santa Barbara. SBCreekWeek.com, Facebook.com/SBCreekWeek

Thursday, Sept. 21

Senior Center Activities: Herbs for Immunity and Medication Interactions

Carpinteria Community Library, Arts & Lecture Hall, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9:30–11 a.m.

One-on-One Tech Help Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Senior Center Activities: Chair Yoga Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m.–noon

Bilingual Postpartum Support Group El Carro Park, 5300 El Carro Lane. 1 p.m. rmaldonado@carpchildren. org, (805) 566-1613

Senior Center Activities: Mexican Train or Rummikub Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–4 p.m.

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth St. and Linden Ave. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536

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

Advanced Beginner Spanish Classes Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 3–4:30 p.m. Fee: $8 a week. carpinteriawomansclub.com, (805) 566-8953

2023 Avocado Festival Poster Unveiling Carpinteria Farmers Market, 800 block of Linden Ave. 4:30 p.m.

LGBTQ+ Wellness Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. For 18+ and allies. 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22

Senior Center Activities: Bocce Ball

GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 1:30–3:30 p.m.

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

Live Play: “The Mousetrap” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. General tickets: $20; senior, student tickets: $15. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Saturday, Sept. 23

Society of St. Vincent de Paul 5K Charity Walk/Run St. Joseph Church, 1532 Linden Ave. Registration begins 8 a.m. fopwalk.org/event/2834, 5Kcharitywalkrun@gmail.com, (805) 453-2916

Coastal Cleanup Day Carpinteria Creeks, Carpinteria State Beach, Jelly Bowl Beach, Santa Claus Lane, Bates Beach. 9 a.m.–noon.exploreecology.org/ coastal-cleanup-day.

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

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Fundraiser: An Evening In Bloom Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 5–9 p.m.

Live Music: Santa Barbara Community Early Music Ensemble, “A Feast for the Ears” Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 5 p.m.

Live Music: Adrian Floy and The Hearing Colors Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m

Live Play: “The Mousetrap” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave.

7 p.m. General tickets: $20; senior, student tickets: $15. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Sunday, Sept. 24

Live Music: Cyrus Clarke Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m

Live Play: “The Mousetrap” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 3 p.m. General tickets: $20; senior, student tickets: $15. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Monday, Sept. 25

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: Senior Socials Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Noon

Senior Center Activities: Arts and Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310

Mind Games for Adults Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria

Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Club de Lectura – Spanish Book Club Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Tuesday, Sept. 26

Senior Center Activities: Book Club, Cards/Cribbage Carpinteria Community Library, Arts & Lecture Hall, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9:30–11 a.m.

Senior Center Activities: Mind Balance Exercise Class Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m.–noon

Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. Call Lori Locker at 805-684-5921 for information

Tai Chi for Beginners Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3:15 p.m.

Bridge for Beginners Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:30–5 p.m.

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

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Baby & Me Meet Up Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave.

9–9:45 a.m. Children under two. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Senior Center Activities: Walking Group or Cards/Wordle/Cribbage Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10 a.m.–noon

Knitting and Needle Crafts 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. 2–3:30 p.m.

Senior Center Activities: Line Dancing Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Babies to Big Kids Music Classes

BRING A FRIEND ALONG! KindermusikwithKathy.com Local Carp and SB classes

Aliso kids learn bike safety skills

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

More than 200 second grade through fifth grade students at Aliso Elementary School in Carpinteria received four hours each of safe bicycling education in the past two weeks, courtesy of nonprofit MOVE Santa Barbara County. Nonprofit staff taught Aliso kids how to ride their bicycles safely, and for 57 of them, how to ride a bike for the first time. On Monday, Sept. 25, keep an eye on Carpinteria’s streets for the students’ grand finale, when fifth grade students will take to the pavement to show off their newly learned safe riding skills.

Noel Cardova, right, leads the way.

Sara Abdulhai line up at the stop sign.

Vanessa Rencher, right, guides Anayeli Leo Jimenez learned to ride

Eliza Howard with MOVE leads cyclists around the dirt track.

Vanessa Rencher, center, shows Paulina Compozano and Arturo Miramontes how to roll up their jackets so they don’t get caught in the spokes.

Fifth grade students at Aliso Elementary learned how to safely ride bicycles from nonprofit MOVE Santa Barbara County.

Dear Amy O, Boyfriend and I recently moved in together. All is going well except for his cat. She has destroyed some of my furniture and clothing. Declawing seems like a good solution to me. Boyfriend says absolutely not. What do you think?

Signed, Tired of the Cat Fighting

Dear Tired of the Cat Fighting, I think like Boyfriend. Absolutely not. Let me rephrase that: ABSOLUTELY NOT!

Declawing is mutilation. It is horrific and cruel.

Don’t take my word for it. Check with the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Association of Feline Practitioners and many other organizations.

According to the national organization Alley Cat Allies, “declawing is the

We do not declaw our cats

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surgical amputation of the last joints of a cat’s toes, similar to cutting a person’s finger off at the last knuckle, closest to the fingertip. It can mean as many as 18 amputations for a cat. When the bones are cut, tendons, nerves and ligaments in each paw are also severed, causing horrible pain. It is an elective surgery that causes permanent damage and is traumatic and stressful to cats.”

Bet you didn’t know that about declawing, otherwise, you would not have considered it.

I understand you don’t want your furniture and clothing destroyed. Declawing isn’t the only option. Make sure cat trees and scratching pads are available for the cat. A quick Google search will bring up lots of options for repellents (such as odor-based ones) and calming techniques. The cat’s veterinarian can offer suggestions, too.

Boyfriend’s cat has had a major disruption to her life – you. She probably doesn’t receive as much attention as she is used to, not to mention she must share her territory and her man. (I’m surprised she hasn’t used you as a scratching post.) The two of you can work it out and live life in peace. All nine of them.

Dear Amy O,

My adult child is in a legal situation. I don’t have details. They have shared it’s bad. This adult is a known “good person” to all. I support them as my adult child

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and as a human being. I believe everything can be a life lesson and not the end of life nor the end of a life.

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I am looking to increase my awareness of what I can do to be a supportive and effective parent, personally and publicly, so as not to appear as a “mommy rescue”?

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Signed, A Challenged Mom

lines of I’m-not-speaking-to-you-untilyou-tell-me-what’s-going-on? If it’s the latter, do your best to make it the former. The situation is what it is. Your adult child gets to decide how to handle it. You get to decide how to handle yourself.

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Dear A Challenged Mom, I’m sorry to hear of your situation. That must be awful, not only to not know details but also to be shut out. You want to increase your awareness of how to be a supportive and effective parent, personally and publicly, so as not to appear as a “mommy rescue.”

First, communicate directly and clearly with your child. Have you told them you love them and support them as your adult child and as a human being? If not, stop reading and do so. And do so more than once.

You know people will ask you about the situation, and they probably already have. You show support by saying something along the lines of, “[child’s name] hasn’t shared details with me but knows s/he has our full support. Are you still planning to visit Hawaii over the holidays?”

It sounds like this predicament doesn’t affect you in that you’re not being asked for money or won’t be called into court to testify. It certainly is emotionally affecting you, though, and that is probably worse. I suggest you double down on some selfTLC, so you may be best equipped to help should your child reach out.

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Next is, how do you show your support? Have the relationship dynamics changed, e.g., same number of visits and/ or phone calls? When together, are your activities as before? Or is it more along the

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Former CVN editor Amy Marie Orozco loves living in Carpinteria, including all the sometime socially sticky situations happening in our seaside setting. Along with giving advice (only when asked), Amy O edits Cannabis by the Sea Magazine. Have a question for her? Email it to news@coastalview.com.

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Just married “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”

Davis – LeFors

Jamie Davis and Nick LeFors III of Summerland were married on June 16, 2023, at The North Star House in Sacramento, Calif., officiated by Jenilee Hurley, Nick LeFors Jr. and Erica Nargizian. The bride’s parents are Mimi and Marc Davis; the groom’s are Nick and Peggy Lee LeFors.

The pair’s maids of honor were Nicole Corliss and Samantha Limkeman, and the best man was Colby Droullard. Music was provided by Emcee Nic Lauten and DJ Johnny.

Davis is employed by the Santa Barbara School District, while LeFors III works for MatterHackers.

DUNCAN’S REEL DEAL

Ninja Turtles… It’s so ‘90s (as is everything else these days). Donatello (Micah Abbey), Michelangelo (Shamon Brown Jr.), Leonardo (Nicolas Cantu) and Raphael (Brady Noon), as well as Splinter (Jackie Chan), April (Ayo Edebiri), and even Rocksteady (John Cena) and Bebop (Seth Rogan) …they’re all there. Blessed nostalgia.

But it has a slightly different feel this time. Splinter, for example, instead of being all aloof and sage-like, is just an ordinary dude – and, yes, a giant mutant rat – just looking after his kids, who, yes, are giant mutant turtles. He found them crawling around in the sewer in some iridescent radioactive goo, and since they all got it on them, they all turned into big people-animals.

Splinter took on the role of dad but was hoping for the “it takes a village” thing to play out where he lived in downtown New York City. New Yorkers can be tough though. The Big Apple is a melting pot, sure, but there are limits. Maybe it’s a sore spot around rats, I don’t know. Regardless, Splinter doesn’t find the warm embrace he was hoping for.

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So, naturally, he and his “kids” hole up in the sewer and spend their time watching martial arts YouTube videos.

They get really good at Karate or Kung Fu or whatever it is they learn, but, due to Splinter’s overprotective instincts, the only use the turtle foursome put it to is slinking past bodega clerks to get some groceries. Yes, they are big ol’ scary mutant turtles. But they’re kids too. Teenagers, in fact, living in New York City. They want to get out there, mix it up, go to parties and watch movies. They get little tastes of it, but only on the sly.

The little tastes only increase the craving. Then they meet April, whose moped gets stolen. Leonardo instantly has the hots for April, so he leads the charge after the criminals. Before you know it, they’re kicking butt like we (who lived through the ‘90s, at least) know they can.

It feels good. They’re doing something. So, they become crime fighters. It’s the four ninja turtles plus April, their sortof documentarian. Not only does it feel good, but the turtles also figure that if they save the day over and over, they’ll gain the acceptance from their human counterparts that Splinter never got. So, they keep at it.

Then their crime-fighting crew runs into Superfly (Ice Cube), who is also a mutant and who commands a little crew of other mutants. Superfly became a big person-fly at the same time the turtles made their transformation, so they have

that in common. And, at first, Superfly sees that as a bond – a sort of brotherhood. But once the turtles realize that Superfly is really pissed off at humans and is building a device to destroy them all, the brotherhood quickly dissolves.

The problem is, Superfly isn’t some ordinary old bad guy. So, in this story, the turtles find themselves feeling a bit less like fearsome superheroes and a bit more like, well, teenage boys.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” is cozy and nostalgic, but also edgy and fresh. The animation is a bit like “Spider-Verse”– in some ways it looks more real, less cartoonish than other animation, but it’s also highly stylized, drawn on, comic-book-esque. It fits nicely with the “rude but cool” band-ofmisfits vibe from bygone Ninja Turtles eras. As does the slightly grotesque look of many of the characters. Despite its “PG” rating, this movie doesn’t feel very much like a kid’s movie, especially for younger kids.

Which isn’t to say it’s all doom and gloom. The movie is funny. Ice Cube as Superfly and Jackie Chan as Splinter, in particular, are hilarious. That’s a credit both to the actors and to the writers. The dialogue pops where other, similar movies settle for humdrum canned word soup mixed in with a few cheap laughs.

I must confess, I don’t love the “Spider-Verse” movies. I know I’m nearly alone in that. And I recognize that those movies look cool. They’re just not my thing. I was expecting the same from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.” I was surprised. It doesn’t take itself so seriously, and it feels more fun for it.

Maybe it’s just one more on the heap of recent comic superhero movies, but, hey, I liked this one a little bit more.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” is rated PG for sequences of violence and action, language and impolite material.

Matt Duncan, a former Coastal View News editor, has taken physical but not emotional leave from Carpinteria to be a philosophy professor at Rhode Island College. In his free time from philosophizing, Duncan enjoys chasing his kids around, watching movies and updating his movie review blog, duncansreeldeal.blogspot.com.

MATT DUNCAN

In this story, the turtles find themselves feeling a bit less like fearsome superheroes and a bit more like, well, teenage boys.

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The Commander’s Recap was not available at press time on Wednesday, Sept. 20

Public Notices

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DATE OF HEARING: OCTOBER 2, 2023

HEARING BEGINS: 9:00 A.M.

PLACE: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

RIVIERA CONFERENCE ROOM

123 E. ANAPAMU ST, 3RD FLOOR 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 dvillalo@ countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.

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When: October 2, 2023 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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square foot covered terrace, 1,096 square foot non-habitable basement and a 55 foot by 18 foot pool with inset spa; and to b) Determine the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 [New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures] of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The application involves APN 063-220007, located at 4343 Marina Drive, in the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan area, Second Supervisorial District.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

Publish: September 21, 2023

17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0002144.

Publish: September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as STANSPORT at 450-A CAMINO DEL REMEDIO, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. Full name of registrant(s): STAN ARCHULETTA at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 08/30/2023. The registrant began transacting business on Aug 25, 2023. Signed: STAN ARCHULETTA OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0002125.

Publish: Sept.14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MARITESS ARCEBAL RAQUEPO & GREGORIO PADUA GUILLERMO

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 23CV03509

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: MARITESS ARCEBAL RAQUEPO & GREGORIO PADUA GUILLERMO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: MARITESS ARCEBAL RAQUEPO

Proposed name: MARITESS ARCEBAL GUILLERMO

Present name: KIEFFER HEINRICH RAQUEPO

Proposed name: KIEFFER RAQUEPO GUILLERMO

Present name: KIERSHEN ZAYNAH RAQUEPO

Proposed name: KIERSHEN RAQUEPO GUILLERMO

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 OCTOBER 25, 2023 at 10:00 am, Dept: 3, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 08/31/2023 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.

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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 22CDH00000-00022 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 electron-

LC SERVICES, LLC at SAME ADDRESS. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.This statement was filed with the County on 08/24/2023. The registrant began transacting business on Aug 23, 2023.

Signed: LYDIA ALDANA, MEMBER In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0002075.

Publish: August 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as (1) CENTERSCAPE LANDSCAPING (2) COAST PAINTING at 1521 ROBBINS STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS, INC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation.This statement was filed with the County on 08/28/2023. The registrant began transacting business on Aug 02, 2010. Signed: WILLIAM B. BRACE, 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) FBN2023-0002102.

Publish: September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as HIGH COUNTRY KELP COMPANY at 5051 FOOTHILL RD., CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Mailing address : P.O. BOX 1106, CARPINTERIA, CA 93014. Full name of registrant(s): BOONE C CAMPBELL at 5051 FOOTHILL RD., CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 09/11/2023. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: BOONE C CAMPBELL, OWNER/OPERATOR In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0002196.

Publish: Sept. 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2023

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6250 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013 on October 10th, 2023 at 10AM

Anthony Burridge: totes, bikes, shelving, tool box

AG Builders and Sons Inc: Tools, tool cases, air compressor, ladders, shelving Jean-Paul Garcia: boxes, totes, cooler Tad Webster: boxes, chair, home decor Katie Leonesio: car parts, boxes, coffee maker Jannette Castrejon: household items, boxes, totes, sporting goods, tv

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Publish: September 21, 28, 2023

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The power of optimism

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Optimism is defined as hopefulness and confidence about the future or successful outcome. It is a mental attitude characterized by hope and determination for success and a positive future. It impacts both our mental and physical well-being. The flip side of optimism is skepticism, a pessimistic attitude of doubt and suspicion. It’s important to realize that you have the power to choose which mental outlook guides your life and how this choice impacts your overall health.

It’s obvious that healthy people live longer than sick people. According to two studies, if optimism actually improves health, it also boosts longevity. Optimists tend to enjoy better health because they lead more active lifestyles, eat well, build stronger social support networks, and get better medical care.

Seven benefits of optimism: optimists feel healthier and happier, live longer, are better at fighting illness, experience less stress, form better relationships and enjoy working more and setting goals.

Incorporating optimism into your approach to fitness can lead to many benefits. Optimism often increases your motivation to work out. A positive attitude also makes it easier to achieve your workout goals and stick to a regular exercise routine. Optimism can also help us to be more open to trying new activities.

No matter your age, you can push through challenges and hard times. Even in the face of physical limitations or a poor diagnosis, you can decide to stay positive and determined while dealing with the situation. We will all have hardships, challenges or heartbreak at some point in our lives. What’s most important is how we cope with it.

I remember when my son was a toddler, his favorite storybook was “The Little Engine That Could.” The little blue engine struggled to get up a steep mountain. No one thought he could do it, but that little engine believed in himself no matter what. He kept saying to himself, “I think I can, I think I can” as he forced his way up the mountainside. And he did This is a powerful example of how with

an optimistic attitude, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. You just have to constantly remind yourself that you know you can do something and then go out and do it!

Optimism can help you in both your personal life and with your professional development. Some people are naturally optimistic and can see the bright side of every situation. Sometimes optimism doesn’t come easily, but it is something you can practice getting better at. It’s much like strengthening a muscle. With consistency, effort and discipline, you can become more optimistic. As the saying goes, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” Finally, it’s so important to remember that optimism is not just about reaching a specific goal but also the journey itself. The positive outcome that it has is endless. By cultivating optimism, we are making our lives more enriched, happier and healthier. The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible! Always believe in yourself and never give up!

Leslie Sokol is the creator and founder of the adult dance and fitness program For the Young at Heart. She has been teaching adults and children for forty-five years. You can watch For the Young at Heart by visiting her YouTube Channel or on TVSB. She also teaches in retirement communities throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. For more information contact Leslie at Dancekidsfun@gmail.com, (805) 312-8089 or visit the website: LeslieSokolDance.com.

CVN takes on Burning Man

CVN’s own Larry Nimmer attended the 2023 Burning Man Festival in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, toting his copy of CVN along with him. Nimmer is pictured in front of the open mic area he set up at the far end of the venue. “I had a great time, as usual,” Nimmer said. Though he had some troubles leaving the desert due to mud and traffic, Nimmer said this was expected. “We always expect to be challenged by the elements at the Burn and as usual, there was great art, warm welcoming creative people and much gifting of drinks, food and services, as the community of Burning Man is based on the ‘gift economy.’”

CVN sees glass gardens in Missouri

Carpinterian Nancy Waller stopped by the Chihuly in the Garden of 2023 exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Garden during her trip to St. Louis, Missouri. Chihuly glass refers to the creations of the artist Dale Chihuly, known for his whimsical and funky glass sculptures. “The garden was the very first to host this exhibit many years ago. Since then, it has been all over the world,” Waller told CVN. “This time it was bigger and more beautiful than ever.”

CVN sees family in Oregon

Carpinterians Stan Fix and his wife Karen brought their copy of CVN on a family vacation to Rockaway Beach in Oregon, where the couple enjoyed a cool visit along the coast. They later joined Karen’s brother and his family for a mini reunion.

No matter your age, you can push through challenges and hard times.

Even in the face of physical limitations or a poor diagnosis, you can decide to stay positive and determined while dealing with the situation.

Author Leslie Sokol contends incorporating optimism into fitness can lead to many benefits.

Birth of a fire district

Circa 1930s, a fire truck passes the Presbyterian Church on the corner of Ninth Street and Linden Avenue. The Carpinteria Union High School Fire District was in its infancy at the time. Later renamed Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, the agency was initially manned mostly by volunteer firefighters who were paid a mere 40 cents an hour for training.

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

Warriors fall after late-game surge from Grace

CHS gives up a touchdown and onside kick with 1:19 left in the game

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

It was a tale of two halves on Friday night as Carpinteria hosted Grace of Simi Valley for a tough night of football, with the visiting Lancers pulling ahead with a touchdown with 1:19 left in the clock before grabbing a surprise onside kick to seal the game with the 36-30 win over the Warriors.

Carpinteria took an early lead, marching down the field on a methodical 76yard drive showcasing the Warriors’ deep rushing attack, with five different players carrying the ball before senior Isaac Flores barreled his way into the end zone on a one-yard run. After a missed extra point, the Warriors were up 6-0.

The rest of the first half was a defensive showdown, with Carpinteria forcing a turnover on downs on Grace’s first drive, and then forcing a turnover on the second drive when junior Sawyer Kelly knocked the ball loose and senior Dominic Castillo – who was all over the field with several sacks and solo tackles – recovering the fumble.

Carpinteria was able to get into the red zone, with quarterback Talon Trumble launching a 30-yard strike to Troy Zim-

merman who snagged the ball at the Grace nine-yard line. But after a false start penalty, the Warriors failed to reach the end zone and were forced to settle for a field goal, which extended the lead to 9-0.

Late in the second quarter, threeway standout Judah Torres (who plays offense, defense and special teams) blocked a Grace punt, which was recovered by Castillo – his second recovery of the game. But the Warriors would give the ball back to the Lancers just two plays later with a fumble by running back Isaya Gonzalez.

The Warriors got the ball one more time with under a minute left in the half, setting up a 40-yard field goal by Raul Reyes, which bounced off the cross post for a miss to send the teams into the break 9-0.

The second half was an offensive shootout, with Grace getting the scoring started with a 64-yard drive capped off with a two-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Lancer receiver to bring the score to 9-7.

Carpinteria responded, once again leaning heavily on its roster of runners – Trumble, Gonzalez, Torres, Flores and Sebastian Hernandez – and getting back into the end zone with a 12-yard scramble by Trumble to give the Warriors the 16-7 lead.

Just two plays later, however, Grace’s athletic quarterback Ethan LaSecla broke free for a 70-yard run to bring the Lancers within two points, 16-14.

On the next drive, the Warriors responded again when Trumble took to the air and launched a 53-yard bomb to junior Sawyer Kelly to set Carpinteria up at the Grace ten-yard line. On the next play, Gonzalez broke several tackles on a ten-yard touchdown run to extend the lead to 23-14.

But Grace marched right back down the field, picking up four first downs and getting into the end zone with another LaSecla run. After a successful two-point try, the Lancers were within one point, 23-22.

Torres, who has emerged as one of Carpinteria’s emotional leaders this

season, brought the ensuing kickoff back 60 yards on an explosive return that set the Warriors up at the Grace 20-yard line. Four plays later, Gonzales broke through for his second touchdown of the night to give Carpinteria the lead 30-22 with eight minutes left in the game.

After LaSecla got loose for another long touchdown run to bring the score to 30-28, the Warriors got the ball back once more. But after what appeared to be a first down on a quarterback sneak by Trumble on fourth down, the officials re-measured the spot and the call was reversed to give Grace the ball with 5:40 left in the fourth.

Grace moved the ball 44 yards down the field, eating the clock along the way, and took its first lead of the night with yet another touchdown run by LaSecla with 1:19 left. After a successful two-point conversion by LaSecla, the Lancers took the lead 36-30.

Grace then surprised everybody in Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium by attempting a risky onside kick, which paid off and was recovered by the Lancers, who ran out the remaining minute for a 36-30 final win.

“We just gotta play better, especially in the fourth quarter,” said Carpinteria coach Mario Robinson. “Offense put up 30 points – I can’t complain about that –but you know we gotta be disciplined and get stops. We gotta tackle better; it’s all about tackling, making plays and getting stops on defense.”

Torres said he was upset over the outcome of the game but hopes the team can use this as motivation for the rest of the season. “There’s a lot of anger,” he said. “A lot of plays that I know I could get back. We just gotta come back next week and play hard in practice. I feel like we just need more. We definitely gotta go harder, we just need to get angry in practice.”

Carpinteria is now 2-2 overall, with one more non-league game on the road at Viewpoint next week before starting off Citrus Coast League play against Hueneme.

Senior Judah Torres (#4) – a force on both offense and defense for Carpinteria – wraps up Grace receiver Jake Williams (#14).

Senior running back Isaac Flores (#11) is one of many offensive weapons for Carpinteria.

LEFT, Junior Isaya Gonzalez (#3) broke through for two rushing touchdowns in the loss against Grace.

Carpinteria Cross Country off to the races

Warriors boys and girls cross country got off to a great start to the year, with six Carpinteria runners finishing as medalists in their first races of the season at the UC Santa Barbara Gaucho Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 2.

But Carpinteria’s runners were just getting warmed up, and after competing in the first Citrus Coast League meet of the year in Oxnard on Sept. 12, the Warriors showed up with their best performance yet at the Ojai Invitational on Sept. 16,

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

where the team finished with ten medal winners in total.

The team’s season got started at the Gaucho Invitational, with junior Joel DeLira leading the way for the Warriors in the boys 3-mile race, where he placed 13th out of 160 competitors with a time of 18:17. Sophomore Edwin Hernandez finished just a few seconds later in 19th place, earning himself the team’s second medal of the day.

In the girls three-mile, senior Audrey Kramer added a medal with a 16th place finish with a time of 22:21. In the short course (1.43 miles), senior Ruby Cluderay grabbed a medal in 15th place with a time of 10:21, followed closely behind by freshman Vicky Martinez with the first medal of her high school career in 21st place.

Junior Carlos Alvarado rounded out the Gaucho Invitational medalists with a 21st place finish in the boys short course with a time of 8:54.

At the first Citrus Coast League meet of the season at College Park in Oxnard on Sept. 12, it was junior Marvin Lujano leading the way for the boys with an eighth-place finish, followed by DeLira in 20th and Hernandez in 29th. Their times helped the boys earn sixth place overall, while Fillmore came away in first place. The girls did not score in the league meet.

Just four days later, both the boys and girls came ready to race at the Ojai Invi-

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tational at Lake Casitas.

Cluderay earned the team’s highest finish of the season, placing third overall out of nearly a hundred runners in the girls 1.9-mile race. Martinez continued her breakout freshman season earning the Warriors another medal in ninth place. Sophomore Giarys Gomez and freshman Ashley Vences also finished in the top half and earned two more medals for the team.

In the three-mile, Kramer earned a medal for the girls with a time of 22:00,

while Hernandez got his second medal of the year in the boys race with a time of 18:14.

Carpinteria had four more medalists in the boys 1.9-mile race, with freshman Elio Taha earning his first medal with a time of 11:44, followed by Alvarado (with his second medal of the year), junior Nathan Carrillo and senior Oscar Ramirez.

The Warriors will return to Lake Casitas on Wednesday, Oct. 4 for the Twilight Invitational.

Audrey Kramer was the top finisher for the Warriors in the 3-mile race.

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Ten Warriors earned medals at the Ojai Invitational including Elio Taha, Carlos Alvarado, Nathan Carrillo, Vicky Martinez, Ruby Cluderay, Audrey Kramer, Giarys Gomez, Ashley Vences, Oscar Ramirez and Edwin Hernandez.

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Edwin Hernandez, left, and Joel DeLira keep pace in the 3-mile race.

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Carpinteria had six medal winners at the UCSB Gaucho Cross Country Invitational: from left, Joel DeLira, Vicky Martinez, Ruby Cluderay, Audrey Kramer, Carlos Alvarado and Edwin Hernandez.

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SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Warriors girls tennis makes it 8-0

Carpinteria girls tennis is on fire this season, advancing to 8-0 with three more wins over Channel Islands, Villanova and Hueneme.

The Warriors dominated in a 15-3 win over Channel Islands, with Carpinteria winning eight out of nine singles sets and seven out of nine doubles sets.

In singles, Silke Leonard and Izzy Scott led the way with three-set sweeps. In doubles, the duos of Charlotte Cooney with Allison Banks and Clover Martinez with Sasha Porinsh also finished with 3-0 sweeps.

The next day, the girls traveled to Ojai to face Villanova and handled business once again with a 14-4 win.

“This could have been our most complete match of the season so far,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant. “Our singles were solid throughout, our doubles played simple, smart tennis and players that normally don’t get the limelight, so to speak, played awesome.”

Leonard and Scott led the way again, winning all three sets and only dropping two games each, while Taylor Trembly also shined with a three-set sweep of her own.

Cooney and Banks swept their three sets and doubles, and the duo continued a great season with only one set loss so far this year. “I was so impressed with Allison today,” Bryant said. “This was her best day of the season and I am excited for this duo to keep making strides. Charlotte has been a great mentor and today it all came together for Allison.”

In their third match in a three-day span, the Warriors hosted Hueneme, and Carpinteria rolled through once again with a 14-4 match win.

Banks and Cooney swept all three sets in doubles – again – as did Leonard, whose play over the three days earned her a nod as Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s Athlete of The Week.

The Warriors are now 8-0 overall and 4-0 in league play heading into a week with matches against Fillmore and Thacher.

Carpinteria water polo wins back-to-back games

The Warriors are starting to gel as a team in the pool, and took back-to-back wins over Foothill Tech and Rio Mesa in the past week.

Carpinteria hosted Foothill Tech for the home opener, and the Warriors spread the wealth with eight different players scoring on the way to a 13-8 win over the Flashes.

“We played a great team-first game today. Almost all of our goals were assisted and we had eight different players in the scoring column,” said Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson. ”A central theme that we’ve been focusing on this week is taking care of our teammates, and from my perspective, that principle is translating into selfless water polo and servant leadership. I’m inspired by the maturity and discernment that our Warriors showcase both in and out of the pool.”

On the road against Rio Mesa, the Warriors fell behind, with the Spartans taking an early three-goal lead and Carpinteria trailing 5-2 at halftime.

In the third, the Warriors rallied and tied the game 5-5, setting up a back-and-forth fourth quarter with both teams trading goals until the score was 9-9 with under a minute left.

With the clock winding down, the Warriors were able to earn a penalty shot and seal the deal with a 10-9 win.

“The Spartans came to play today and it took everything we had just to climb back in this game,” Fredrickson said. “I’m very proud of the veteran leadership that closed it out for us on both ends.”

Carpinteria’s comeback win was led by three seniors – Asher Smith, Cody Schwasnick and Griffin Yamaoka – who were all over the pool for the Warriors in the win.

After a week off, Carpinteria will be back in the water for their league opener against Nordhoff on Sept. 26.

Warriors girls volleyball sweeps Fillmore

Carpinteria advanced to 6-5 overall and 3-2 in the Citrus Coast League with a three-set sweep on the road over the Fillmore Flashes.

The Warriors seemed to be in trouble early, falling behind 13-21 in the first set before coach Marc Denitz called a time-out to get the team settled, and Carpinteria went on a roaring run with twelve straight points behind the serving of senior Liz Alpizar.

After Carpinteria took the first set 25-21, the Warriors carried the momentum into the second (25-20) and third (25-22) to secure the sweep and the victory. The Warriors were led by Amarisse Camargo with 10 assists and 5 kills, while Jessie Marquez and Ashlee Mora pitched in with five digs and 12 digs, respectively.

Carpinteria golf opens league play at Saticoy

The Warriors girls golf team lost a dual match against Bishop Diego by three strokes (269-266) on Sept. 12, but the team full of freshmen and sophomores continued to improve and took second place during Carpinteria’s first Citrus Coast League Match two days later on Sept. 14. Both matches took place at Saticoy Regional Golf Course in Ventura.

In the head-to-head match against Bishop Diego, Carpinteria freshman Jamaica Cook was the low medalist and shot her lowest score of the season with a 39 – complete with her first-ever “eagle” (shooting two shots under par)

Sophomore Kiana Kiah was the next low score for the Warriors with a 53, followed by sophomore Laureen Partida and freshman Anna Petersen who both finished with a 58.

At the Citrus Coast League match, Carpinteria finished second with a combined score of 270, finishing behind Nordhoff with a 251.

Cook placed third out of all competitors with a 48, while Kiah and freshman Sophia Garay both scored 52.

“The girls had many butterflies before and during our first Citrus Coast League match today,” said Carpinteria coach Craig Cook. “This is when the season begins to count and the girls were a little nervous today but they finished very strong to secure second place and six points in the league. I’m especially proud of Sophia and Kiana for stepping up and shooting their best score of the young season to carry us to the finish line!”

Cate girls volleyball wins five-set match

Cate girls volleyball picked up another big win in a competitive match against Foothill Tech that took five sets to decide.

In the first, the Rams took the win by a narrow margin, 25-23. In the second set, Foothill Tech evened the match at 1-1 by picking up a close win with the same margin, 25-23.

The teams traded wins again in the third (25-15 Cate) and fourth (25-22 Foothill Tech) and the Rams were able to come away with the overall 3-2 win in the fifth and final set with a score of 15-10.

Melanie Davidson led the way with 18 kills and 20 assists in the win, while Oyin Opawumi racked up a double-double of her own with 17 kills and 18 assists.

“We were a unified front on the floor tonight. We went into the match with a new lineup and a bit rusty, but we were still able to rally together and succeed which was pretty awesome,” said Cate coach Jordon Dyer. “We have a lot to work on but overall, I’m pretty pleased with how we played. We’re 1-0 in league and now we have to focus on our match next Tuesday.”

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Carpinteria local Dan Chamlee and The Factory Racing have won four in a row at the Baja 400 in Ensenada, Mexico.

Dan Chamlee wins fourth in a row at Baja 400

It wasn’t easy, and it took a little over 14 hours, but after a long and grueling race at the Baja 400, Dan Chamlee and The Factory Racing team of Carpinteria took home their fourth win in a row down in Ensenada, Mexico.

With the win, Chamlee remains undefeated in the Baja 400 in Class 7.

The truck got off to a rough start in the off-road endurance race when the transmission failed within the first few miles, forcing the team to spend three hours working on repairs. By the time the truck was back on the track, Chamlee was dead last on the course.

The bad luck continued a few miles later when Chamlee lost a brake line and was forced to drive brakeless until mile 30. After fixing the brakes, he spent the day passing vehicles and working his way back up to the front.

By mile 250, he caught up to the front of the pack, where another vehicle was stuck and blocking the course. Chamlee helped winch the vehicle out, and took over first place.

The truck reached the finish line much slower than expected at just over 14 hours, but he was the only competitor in his class to make it through the entire 382-mile race.

With the win, The Factory Racing team is on the top of the standings, and back in the shop preparing to defend its title at the finale of the season the Baja 1000 in November.

Chamlee thanked his wife, Laurie; the team’s co-drivers Kurt Kimball, Amy Tate and Todd Craven; and the rest of the support team with David Owens, Sarah Owens and Jennifer Craven.

Cable railing for Santa Claus Bikeway to be installed Lane, ramp closures continue along Highway 101

Caltrans construction crews will install cable railings for the Santa Claus Lane Bikeway from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Sept. 30; the bike lane will be closed during this time, but will be open after working hours and on weekends.

Construction also continues on the Olive Mill and San Ysidro Roundabouts in Montecito, and drivers are advised of yield signs and flaggers throughout the areas. The Olive Mill Roundabout has been paved, with yield signs posted at each leg.

On the northbound side of the highway, one lane from Santa Monica Road to Olive Mill Road, as well as the off-ramp at Lillie Avenue, will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Sunday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

On Thursday, Sept. 21, the off-ramp at Sheffield Drive and the on-ramp at South Padaro and Santa Claus Lane will be closed. For continued closures, the on-ramp at North Padaro Lane and the off-ramp at South Padaro Lane will be closed until mid-November and mid-December respectively. The off-ramp San Ysidro Road will be closed until January 2024, and the on-ramp at San Ysidro will be closed until early 2025.

On the southbound side, one lane from

Olive Mill Road to Bailard Avenue – as well as the on-ramp at Olive Mill Road, off-ramp at San Ysidro Road and on-ramp at North Padaro Lane – will be closed from 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through

Thursday, and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday.

From Sept. 24 until Sept. 27, construction crews will remove temporary supports used to build the new bridge for the South Padaro Lane Undercrossing.

South Padaro Lane will be closed under the highway from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as this work takes place, and drivers may use the southbound on- and off-ramps as detours.

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Construction crews have installed rebar and concrete for continuously reinforced concrete pavement on the Padaro segment of Highway 101.