Carpinteria Warriors boys water polo is in prime position for the playoffs. Last week, the team claimed its fifth straight Citrus Coast League win with a 12-3 victory over Nordhoff, led by senior captain Jacob Otsuki, pictured, with a goal and two assists. Read more about the Warriors’ game on pg. 26 of this week’s print.
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The Ralph Fertig Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path, which runs between Bates Road and Mussel Shoals, will be partially closed for repairs next week.
The Ralph Fertig Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path — which runs along the southbound U.S. 101 between Bates Road and Mussel Shoals — will be partially closed Oct. 21–25 to repair eroding asphalt, according to Caltrans.
Bicycles and pedestrians will still have access to the area, although portions of the path will be narrowed down to a one lane in the work zones, according to Caltrans’ Jim Medina. Bicyclists should slow down and walk their bikes while in the construction zone.
Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Oceans Arts Festival donated $3,000 to Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Institute, taken from a portion of this year’s festival ticket sales.
Proceeds from this year’s Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Oceans Arts Festival brought in $3,000 for the Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Institute (CIMWI), according to a press release from the festival sent out last week. A portion of the festival’s ticket sales were earmarked for CIMWI, an institute dedicated to marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
“We are incredibly grateful to the community for their enthusiastic participation in the Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival,” Karen Clark, festival board member, said in a press release. “Their support not only makes this event possible but also enables us to give back to organizations like CIMWI, who are working tirelessly to protect our marine life.”
The festival, previously called the Carpinteria Sea Glass Festival, was founded in Carpinteria in August 2015. It is held annually on the second weekend of September.
Thirty ballot drop boxes are now open throughout Santa Barbara County, the county’s Executive Office announced last week. They are open 24 hours a day until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5. The full list of locations can be found online at countyofsb. org/1944/Voting-Using-Drop-Boxes . In Carpinteria, boxes are open at Carpinteria BRIEFLY continued on page 5
Vote YES on P for Affordable College and Job Training at SBCC Without Increasing Tax
It’s not often that the Taxpayers Association, Democratic Party, League of Women Voters and local elected leaders all agree…but they all urge a YES vote on Measure P for SBCC.
Organizations
Elected Officials
Monique Limón, California State Senator
Gregg Hart, California State Assemblymember
Laura Capps, Santa Barbara County Supervisor
Joan Hartmann, Santa Barbara County Supervisor
Das Williams, Santa Barbara County Supervisor
Mike Jordan, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Santa Barbara
Eric Friedman, Santa Barbara City Councilmember
Oscar Gutierrez, Santa Barbara City Councilmember
Kristen Sneddon, Santa Barbara City Councilmember
Luz Reyes-Martín, Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Goleta
Stuart Kasdin, Goleta City Councilmember
James Kyriaco, Goleta City Councilmember
Kyle Richards, Goleta City Councilmember
Jonathan Abboud, President, SBCC Board of Trustees
Dr. Anna Everett, Vice President, SBCC Board of Trustees
Robert K. Miller, Board Member, SBCC Board of Trustees
Dr. Charlotte A. Gullap-Moore, Board Member, SBCC Board of Trustees
Ellen Stoddard, Board Member, SBCC Board of Trustees
Susan Salcido, Superintendent, Santa Barbara County Office of Education
Marybeth Carty, Santa Barbara County Office of Education
Ethan Bertand, Board Member, Goleta Unified School District
Emily Zacarias, Board Member, Goleta Unified School District
Marcos Aguilar, President, Isla Vista Community Services District
Spencer Brandt, Director, Isla Vista Community Services District
Jay Freeman, Director, Isla Vista Community Services District
Marty Blum, Former Mayor of Santa Barbara & Former SBCC Trustee
Joyce Dudley, Former Santa Barbara County District Attorney
Peter O. Haslund, Former Board Member, SBCC Board of Trustees, Former SBCC Professor
Nancy Harter, Former Board Member, Santa Barbara Unified
To view the full list of endorsements, visit YesonPforSBCC.org.
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY
OCT. 18 & 19 at 7 PM
OCT. 20 at 3 PM
EXPERIENCE THE THRILLING WORLD of Alfred Hitchcock in Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play as you journey back to the enchanting era of the 1940s.
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THURSDAY, OCT. 24 • 7:30 PM
SANTA BARBARA-BASED DOUBLEWIDE KINGS play a uniquely tweaked blend of original music and cover tunes that brings new passion to the familiar pleasures of roots rock, Americana, country blues, and the glory days of ‘70s FM radio that will highlight the Alcazar’s new sound system. This will be a sell-out.
SUNDAY, NOV. 3 • 6 PM
IN A MISGUIDED BUT WELL-MEANING ATTEMPT to encourage his grandson to take more chances, the grandfather enters a wager with the teen to see who can “score” with a woman first. This story both pulls at your heart strings and makes you laugh. Produced by Local non profit, the Community Film Studio Santa Barbara, there will also be a panel discussion.
SATURDAY, OCT. 26 • 7 PM
JOIN US FOR THE SAME COMEDIANS YOU WOULD SEE at the Hollywood Improv or on a cruise ship. Each act is a full-time professional with national TV credits such as Netflix, HBO, and America’s Got Talent.
FRIDAY, NOV. 15 • 7 PM
DON’T MISS THIS CLASSIC family film. Sponsored by Howard School.
SUNDAY, OCT. 27 • 5 PM
AN EVENING FEATURING TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND DANCE from the Middle East. The ensemble’s repertoire reflects the great variety and richness of cultures found in the Middle East.
TUESDAY, DEC. 10 • 8 PM
JONATHAN RICHMAN AND LONGTIME COLLABORATOR TOMMY LARKINS are coming to Carpinteria to deliver an energizing evening of alternative rock. This will be a sell-out!
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All registered voters will receive their ballot in the mail in early October. Ballots can be put in a drop box or mailed, with no postage required, as long as they are postmarked by Election Day. Voters are advised to send their ballots in early to reach the office in time to be counted.
Ballots can also be returned to the Santa Barbara County Elections Offices. The closest to Carpinteria is in Santa Barbara at 4440-A Calle Real; that office is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Nov. 2, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
“The ballot drop boxes provide a secure and easy way to return a completed and signed ballot,” Joe Holland, Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters, said in a press release. “I encourage voters to use an official drop box to return their ballot; drop box locations are listed in the voter’s guide and on the Elections Office website, sbcvote. com (...) Using the ballot drop box ensures that the ballot will arrive at the Elections Office to be processed and counted timely.”
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Two dollars from every Cancer Awareness Pink Gemstone orchid — supplied by Westerlay Orchids — sold at Albertsons will be donated back to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle and The Stanford Cancer Research Fund in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Westerlay announced this week.
The business hopes to raise nearly $14,000.
“Almost everyone is affected by breast cancer in some way, with these staggering statistics,” Westerlay president Toine Overgaag said in a press release. “We’ve been proud to work alongside Albertsons to be able to provide a generous donation from these unique pink orchids… The Pink Gemstone is uniquely vibrant and a beautiful reminder of brightness, beauty and hope.”
Albertsons in Carpinteria is located at 1018 Casitas Pass Road. It is open every day, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Learn more about Westerlay online at westerlay.com.
The Family Baptist Church’s Fall Family Festival returns next week on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 5026 Foothill Road.
This year’s festival — scheduled for 3:30–5:30 p.m. — will have candy, bounce houses, games, a dunk tank, face painting and more. It is free for all ages.
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Beverly Dianna Campos, 65, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away on Oct. 3, 2024, at the St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born Jan. 21, 1959, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to Leo and Rosey Baldridge Helms. She is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Eric Campos.
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Mary Villalpando-Gonzalez was born on Sept. 4, 1937. She passed away peacefully on Oct. 10, 2024, with her sons by her side.
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Beverly grew up in Carpinteria, California, off of Foothill Road. She graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1977. She had two children with Daniel Campos: Kristy in 1986 and Eric Campos in 1988 in Sacramento, California. She moved back to Arkansas with her family in 1990s where she stayed the remainder of her life, surrounded by family. An eternal thank you to all nurses, staff, staff and family members that have helped her throughout her life. Rest in paradise, Bev, and love you always.
Funeral Services were held at Old Lebanon Cemetery in Eaton, Arkansas on Oct. 12, 2024, with the burial of her remains on Baldridge family plot within the cemetery.
The family wants to thank VNA Hospice of Santa Barbara for all its guidance and support. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Carpinteria on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary.
Marlene Joy Shann 10/25/1951 – 10/13/2024
Marlene Shann was born Oct. 25, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, to longtime Carpinteria residents Mort and Renee Barrish. She was married for almost 25 years to Myron Shann of Carpinteria, who worked at the SB Bank and Trust for many years and was a past Master of the Carpinteria Masonic Lodge. Marlene had a great sense of humor and was a great storyteller. Those who knew her loved her for her sweetness and smile. She is survived and will be missed by her twin brother, Marvin Barrish, and her sister Lory Perry, as well as her large Cleveland family. A funeral will be held on Friday, October 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane.
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“Working with city staff, the Council Finance Committee made the difficult but, I believe, correct choice to eliminate the CRD for the time being until city finances can afford otherwise. And four of the five council members agreed.”
– Fred Shaw
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I’ve had several people ask me why we no longer have a Community Resource Deputy. That position was developed to engage Carpinterians in a more personal relationship with our Sheriffs. The deputy filling that position was not fired but merely reassigned to the position he filled before.
The city council was faced with two difficult decisions to balance our budget. One was, with some revenues not keeping up with expenses, how does the city continue to deliver all the services we want? Should council decide to cut services, which ones should go — senior services, Junior Lifeguards, gardening service for parks and other city spaces?
Our Community Resource Deputy costs the city over $300,000 annually.
Working with city staff, the Council Finance Committee made the difficult but, I believe, correct choice to eliminate the CRD for the time being until city finances can afford otherwise. And four of the five council members agreed, including the current and former mayor.
The second difficult decision was the contract with the county Sheriff’s Department itself. I believe most Carpinterians feel our local law enforcement personnel do a great job keeping us safe but there are fiscal realities that come with that. Our current contract with the Sheriffs has gone up 50% in the last four years to nearly $7 million while the entire city staff including full and part-time (i.e. lifeguards, pool employees, crossing guards, etc.) is about $7.6 million in the current budget.
I not only believe that our council made the right decision but would like to point out where the real issue exists — the continued excessive escalation in the Sheriff’s contract. Perhaps Supervisor-elect Lee will be able to get our CRD back without another increase in our next Sheriff’s contract.
Fred Shaw, Former Mayor Carpinteria
I am writing to lend my support to Adriana González-Smith who is running for District 2 City Council. Adriana has shown up on our local landscape and is proving to be a highly intelligent, curious and hard-working candidate. She has been walking precincts and knocking on doors to “earn” votes.
She has reached out and met with manufactured homeowners in her district, something the person she is running against has never done during her four years in office. Adriana is a creative thinker who not only approaches new ways to improve and protect our sweet small town in fresh ways – but she listens to others for their ideas, wants and needs. Highly engaged and eager to serve, I believe she will bring much needed new energy and ideas to Carpinteria’s City Council.
Do you want more of the same or change? Indecisiveness or independent thinking? I will be voting for change and support Adriana González-Smith. I hope you get a chance to meet Adriana and make up your own minds. She is very available to her neighbors.
Leslie A. Westbrook Carpinteria
For the last 10 years, Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) has been an institution in decline. Other city colleges have been forced to close or completely change their size and mode of education because of sharp declines in student enrollment.
The number of enrolled students at SBCC has fallen over the last 14 years by 35% from 20,232 in Fall 2009 to 13,427 at the end of 2023.
Also of importance is that of the 13,427 students, 3,314 study 100% online, further reducing campus utilization to 10,113 students for a large 75-acre campus.
These demographic trends alone indicate that SBCC should be spending less money, not more. Just one truth alone must cause us to vote No on Measure P. It proposes spending an enormous amount on building a new sports complex, including a gym and a swimming pool. Why would these country club extravagances be a high priority for a declining population of on-campus students?
Vote No on Measure P.
Derek Hanley
Santa Barbara
I, Rogelio Delgado, a Carpinteria High School graduate and Carpinteria School Board Member 2016-2020, highly recommend District Two residents vote for Natalia Alarcón for reelection in our Carpinteria Government.
She has four years of experience and knowledge. She hears your voice. She encourages you to attend city council meetings or participate through Zoom and make your voice heard loud and clear. I have been attending in person and always make my voice heard.
Natalia Alarcón listens to the community concerns and provides smart, excellent input and solutions. Natalia’s experience speaks for itself. I encourage friends, neighbors, families of District
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“I support Natalia Alarcon for Carpinteria City Council, District 2. Her unwavering commitment to our community and proven track record of leadership make her the right choice to continue driving positive change.”
–Salud Carbajal, U.S. Congressmember
“Apoyo a Natalia Alarcón para el Concejo Municipal de Carpintería, Distrito 2. Su dedicación a nuestra comunidad y liderazgo demuestra que es la persona correcta para seguir impulsando un cambio positivo.”
–Salud Carbajal, U.S. Congressmember
Proudly Endorsed by:
Salud Carbajal, U.S. Congressmember
Monique Limon, State Senator Al Clark, Mayor City of Carpinteria
Monica Solorzano, Councilmember City of Carpinteria
Julia Mayer, Incoming Carpinteria Councilmember, District 3
Marybeth Carty, Santa Barbara Board of Education
Mike Damron, Carpinteria Sanitary District Boardmember
Fred Shaw, Former Mayor of City of Carpinteria
Brad Stein, Former Mayor of City of Carpinteria
Gail Marshall, Former Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisor
Lisa Guravitz, Former Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District Jazmin Vazquez Lampariello Luz Reyes-Martin, Councilmember City of Goleta
Alitza Gonzalez
Ashley Hernandez
Caroline Alarcon
Eric Vega
Geri Carty
Kelly Wolf
Kim Gutierrez
Laura Flores
Marisol Alarcon
Paola Vega
Samantha Smith
Teresa Alvarez
Two to vote by mail or in person on Nov. 5 for incumbent Natalia Alarcón. Thank you.
Rogelio Delgado Carpinteria
I’ve been a resident of Sandpiper Mobile Park for many years and no council member or candidate has ever visited us to hear our concerns until Adriana González-Smith announced her candidacy for District Two and called on us. Being a resident of a mobile home park is very complicated because we are under the purview of the California Department of Housing and Community Development, the city’s Mobile Home Residency Law and the owner’s management company. She was there to learn more about our community to become a more effec
tive and knowledgeable council member. During her visits she told us of her reasons for running and of her excellent qualifications to become a member of our city council. Her best quality was she listened to us and showed the empathy a good public servant should have. If she is elected, she said she would advocate for us on all matters concerning the residents of all our mobile parks.
She has earned our respect and votes from our community, and we highly endorse her to become our council member representing everyone in District Two. Carpinteria needs young and vibrant candidates with new ideas like Adriana Gonzalez-Smith to lead the way into the future.
Patsy Medel Carpinteria
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City still needs $3.4 million for $4.6 million project; staff looking into alternative funding
BY LIZZY RAGER
The city of Carpinteria was denied a grant that would have funded the city’s ongoing pavement improvement project, Public Works Director John Ilasin told city council on Monday. Without the financial aid, the project will be unable to continue at this time as planned.
The Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project — for city-wide pavement improvements, including pedestrian facility ADA upgrades — was launched in 2023. It covers pavement improvements and rehabilitation in several areas of Carpinteria outlined in the graphics seen at right.
City staff submitted a grant application in February of this year for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. The federal government said that while the city of Carpinteria demonstrated a technical need for proposed pavement improvements, the program prioritizes disadvantaged communities, and Carpinteria is categorically not a disadvantaged community.
The total project budget is $4.6 million; with the loss of the potential grant funds, the construction budget has a deficit of $3.4 million. The design phase of the project is complete.
“This was a grant we were competing with other agencies nationwide and that was a big factor in the scoring,” Ilasin said. “We are actively looking for other revenue sources to move the 2023 pavement project forward.”
Councilmembers asked about other opportunities for grant programs and the
possibility of deferring other dollars for the 2023 pavement program. City manager Michael Ramirez said that even the 2022 pavement project required deferring funds from other projects.
“That just makes it difficult to move these other programs forward, but that is an option,” Ramirez said.
However, Ilasin said on Monday that outside grant monies would not fully fund a pavement project, pointing to the Carpinteria Avenue bridge replacement project as an example.
“(For the Carpinteria Avenue bridge replacement), only 88.53% is federal aid, 11.47(%) still has to be made up by the city,” Ilasin said.
There’s just not a lot of money out there to use just for pavement, even with the city’s Measure X, he said. Next fiscal year, there will be another capital improvement project session to decide which projects are a priority for the city.
Councilmember Wade Nomura pointed out that even with the project missing $3.4 million, 25% of the streets on the list could be addressed. Ilasin said city staff are looking into cutting back on some of the streets to afford the project, and that staff would have to engage the community again for feedback.
Ramirez closed the project’s report by noting that while Measure X is supposed to be a revenue of major projects, the budget cycle — along with increased city services — has eaten into funding for larger projects. He added that if the city finds grants to supplement other projects using Measure X, they can free up Measure X dollars for the pavement project.
The Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project covers maintenance and rehabilitation to pavement in several areas of Carpinteria. Above is the list of the streets scheduled for pavement maintenance; below are the streets scheduled for pavement rehabilitation.
At Monday night’s Carpinteria City Council meeting, city attorneys recommended that the city adopt a ‘warning first, citations second’ policy for homeless community members.
The current Carpinteria Municipal Code states that sleeping, camping or lodging on public and private property is generally not allowed. However, an exception was added in 2023 which prohibited enforcement of no-camping regulations against persons that do not have access to shelter.
It also provides alternative enforcement procedures, including asking the individual to move, offering information services and offering transportations to shelters. The 2023 amendment was added to comply with then-updated case law, including the ruling in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass
The decision rested on a theory that enforcement in such a situation would constitute “cruel and unusual punishment.” However, the decision did not provide a clear definition for what constitutes “access to shelter,” and cities struggled to interpret it.
After Carpinteria had updated its code to be compliant with case law, Johnson v. the City of Grants Pass went to the Supreme Court on appeal. The court overturned the case, holding that generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment,” and now allows enforcement of regulations without verifying whether the individual has access to shelter beforehand.
Carpinteria’s proposed updated enforcement approach requires officers to determine if there is in-fact a violation
“If
staff encounter somebody for the first time, and they’re sleeping in their car in a non-disruptive location, it may make more sense to issue a warning and advise the person of the city’s regulations and available services rather than issuing a citation.”
– associate attorney Sydne Rennie
of the city of Carpinteria’s no camping regulations and whether the violator is homeless.
If the violator is not homeless, the council recommended enforcing the no camping regulation, but if they are homeless, officials should consider the totality of the circumstances before deciding to issue a citation.
“If staff encounter somebody for the first time, and they’re sleeping in their car in a non-disruptive location, it may make more sense to issue a warning and
advise the person of the city’s regulations and available services rather than issuing a citation,” Sydne Rennie, an associate attorney at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, said during the presentation. In drafting, city attorneys said they tried to be consistent with council’s advice to keep the policy generally the same while giving staff more discretion under the new law. Their recommended approach is similar to the city of Goleta’s, Rennie said.
––Lizzy Rager
Between 2022 and 2023, reported Part One crimes, such as violent and property crimes, increased in Carpinteria, while the Part Two crimes decreased, according to Carpinteria Chief of Police Rich Brittingham.
Brittingham gave the sheriff’s annual report on law enforcement services at the Carpinteria City Council’s Monday, Oct. 14 meeting.
Part One crimes are serious crimes that are likely to be reported on by law enforcement, according to Brittingham’s presentation. They generally include violent crimes like murder, rape and aggravated assault, and property crimes like burglary.
Part Two crimes represent “less serious” crimes, according to the presentation, such as non-aggravated assault, white collar crimes and other offenses like gambling and prostitution.
From 2022 to 2023, part one crimes increased by 8.5%, traffic collisions increased by 18.18% and calls for service increased by 10.54%. Part Two crimes decreased by 9.04%, calls for homeless activity decreased by 11% and arrests and citations related to homelessness decreased from 189 to 163.
While the number of mental health incident calls stayed relatively the same, the total incident time spent on calls increased by 24.47 hours.
Total calls for service in 2023 were 10,265, an 10.54% increase from the previous year for a total of 10,265 calls. The calls for service is lower than the 12,734 peak in 2014.
The city of Carpinteria has contracted for police services with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office since 1992. Every week, there are four squads on rotation, with 12-hour shifts, and 24 hour patrol
coverage.
The community resource deputy position — who coordinates activities with businesses, residents, visitors and city staff, and serves as a school resource deputy, among other duties — is unfunded for FY 2025 due to budget constraints.
Councilmembers asked about community outreach efforts regarding fraud calls and electric bike safety. Brittingham said the office plans to do presentations at local schools on road safety and conduct an educational forum on fraud to community elders.
––Lizzy Rager
Part Two crimes, such as non-aggravated assault and white-collar crimes, were down in 2023, from 708 in 2022 to 644.
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CITY OF CARPINTERIA COASTAL LAND USE PLAN / GENERAL PLAN UPDATE COMMITTEE MEETING: LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENTS TO BE REVIEWED
Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Carpinteria City Hall - Council Chamber 5775 Carpinteria Avenue Carpinteria, CA 93013
This Monday, the Coastal Land Use Plan/General Plan Update Committee will review administrative drafts of both the Land Use and Community Design elements. Staff will give a presentation of key changes proposed. Public comments are welcome!
For more information, call Mindy Fogg, Principal Planner at (805) 755-4408 or visit: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/
“I have no sympathy for this particular applicant,” a county planning commissioner says
BY MELINDA BURNS
In an unusual move, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission signaled last week that it may deny a zoning permit for a cannabis greenhouse operation that lies across the road from the Polo Condos at the western end of the Carpinteria Valley.
The Island Breeze Farms project for two acres of greenhouse cannabis at 3376 Foothill Road was approved by county Planning & Development in March 2023, nearly two years after the county filed a “public nuisance” lawsuit against the owners and operators. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the commission heard an appeal by the Polo Condos homeowners’ association, representing more than 300 residents, to overturn that approval.
In recent years, Island Breeze has been a frequent target of residential complaints regarding the “skunky” smell of pot, as have two larger cannabis operations in the vicinity: G&K Produce at 3561 Foothill Road, and Autumn Brands at 3615 Foothill Road.
Voting 3-2 on Oct. 9 with commissioners John Parke and Roy Reed opposed, the commission majority continued the Island Breeze hearing to Nov. 13 to consider the formal findings for a denial of a zoning permit. Commissioner Michael Cooney, who represents the valley, said that the proposed odor control plan for the project was inadequate and did not comply with the county’s zoning ordinance.
In addition, Cooney said: “This is not the only potential odor producer in the area about which the public has made specific complaints for a long time. It would be very difficult for us to determine whether or not this particular operation is the cause.”
Residents told the commission in person and in writing last Wednesday that Island Breeze was too close to the Polo Condos and was making them sick.
“The smell at times has been so strong, it gives me migraine headaches,” said Vicky Norris, who lives next door to Island Breeze. “The idea that they will be allowed to grow more at this location is just wrong.”
Brianna Cook, a 30-year resident of the Polo Condos, said, “I have severe asthma and I am triggered by this on a weekly basis.” And Sarah Eagle, who lives in the foothills on La Mirada Drive, wrote that the Island Breeze operators had “not proved themselves to be ‘good neighbors’ in the past; neither to the Polo Club nor to anyone living within the area where their ‘odors’ permeate our air.”
Cannabis is presently under cultivation in five of 13 Island Breeze greenhouses. Island Breeze and the property owner, Island View Ranch, a limited liability company and a defendant in the county’s lawsuit, are seeking a permit to grow cannabis in all 13 greenhouses, with five harvests per year. Island View is registered in state and county records to Robyn Whatley Miller of Thousand Oaks and Lois Von Morganroth of Ventura. Whatley Miller is listed as the CEO of Island Breeze.
The operators of Island Breeze, like most cannabis growers in the valley, were granted “legal non-conforming” status by the county after they signed affidavits stating that they had been growing cannabis before Jan. 16, 2016. The county allowed them to continue growing without permits, so long as they applied for them.
Island Breeze is one of the only cannabis operations in the valley still under cultivation without an approved zoning permit. Denials are rare. But in 2021, the
Island Breeze, shown here across from the entrance to the Polo Condos, has been a frequent target of odor complaints at the western end of the Carpinteria Valley.
county’s first and only lawsuit against a cannabis operation alleged that Island Breeze and Island View Ranch were engaging in “unfair competition” by operating without a county zoning permit or business license. Island Breeze “has not diligently pursued the required permits as its application has been pending with the County for over two years,” the complaint stated.
In May this year, however, the county dismissed its lawsuit and permanently dropped the case. A copy of the “Confidential Settlement Agreement And Release Of All Claims,” forwarded by the County Counsel’s office to this reporter, states that the parties agree not to sue each other, but it provides no explanation for the dismissal.
At Wednesday’s hearing, Commission Chair Martinez, who represents the Santa Maria Valley, said he would follow Cooney’s lead for a continuance on Island Breeze. Commission Vice Chair Laura Bridley, who represents portions of the Goleta Valley and Santa Barbara, agreed, adding: “We have listened to so many appeals in this particular area … I don’t want to call it a bad actor, but this particular site got caught doing something and didn’t follow good rules like some of our other applicants in Carpinteria, so I have no sympathy for this particular applicant.”
‘A bird in the hand’
In voting in favor of a permit for Island Breeze, commissioners Reed and Parke noted that the proposed odor control plan for the operation includes carbon filters called “scrubbers,” a technology that can eliminate most of the pungent smell of pot before it escapes through the open vents on greenhouse roofs.
In June, the commission had sent the Island Breeze operators back to the drawing board to include scrubbers in their plans. Currently, they are relying on a “misting” or “vapor phase” system that is designed to neutralize the smell of cannabis along the greenhouse ridge lines, after it escapes into the outside air. As proposed, both the “misting” system and carbon scrubbers would be used to control the smell of pot from Island Breeze.
“I’m a bit disappointed that we’re going to be voting on a motion to continue this on the basis that the odor abatement plan is inadequate,” said Reed, who represents Orcutt, Los Alamos and a portion of the Sta. Rita Hills wine country west of Buellton, where outdoor cannabis has taken root. “This odor abatement plan reflects pretty much exactly, perhaps even a little more so, the instruction, the wishes of the commission which we expressed at our prior meeting.”
Parke agreed with Reed, noting that the project didn’t need a conditional use
permit that would have required compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. Parke represents the Santa Ynez Valley and much of the Sta. Rita Hills.
A continuation of the Island Breeze hearing to Nov. 13 means that it will take place one week after the commission considers a series of amendments to tighten the odor control regulations in the county’s unpopular 2018 cannabis ordinance. As proposed by Planning & Development, the amendments would require county inspectors to test for the smell of pot on greenhouse property lines in response to neighborhood complaints.
Many valley residents have long favored stronger measures, such as requiring growers across-the board to install scrubbers and phase out the “misting” systems that are prevalent in the valley. Many say the “laundromat” smell of these systems is worse than the smell of pot. According to county records, only six of the 20 active cannabis grows in the valley are equipped with scrubbers.
Parke suggested last Wednesday that the proposed amendments might even
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Incumbency is not a right; it’s a privilege we, the community, have the power to bestow. Just ask Das Williams, as demonstrated by Roy Lee. Our active involvement in the election process is crucial to maintaining the integrity of our local government.
The two candidates running for City Council’s District Two are Adriana González-Smith, endorsed by newly elected County Supervisor Roy Lee, and incumbent Natalia Alarcon, endorsed by recently voted-out County Supervisor Das Williams.
Let’s prioritize city council candidate prerequisites: Start with availability, sincerity, relatability, creativity, problem-solving.
District Two includes Sandpiper Mobile Village, my home, and a diverse community of 281 proud Carpinterian families. Who reached out to us? Adriana did! She met with us several times, listened to our concerns and offered many creative solutions. Who profoundly cares about us and is committed to saving our city’s soul while responsibly expanding our communal growth? Adriana does!
Carpinteria is a shining example of a special, friendly beach town with a magnetic, welcoming, homegrown spirit. It’s
“Perhaps cannabis should never have been allowed in the Carpinteria Valley (...) but given that it’s there, given the ordinances we have, I think this is about the best you can get — is to get the carbon scrubbers and the vapor phase at the same time."
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Commissioner
John Parke
give the growers “a way out of” having to install carbon scrubbers. Island Breeze’s critics, he said, should accept the offer now on the table.
“Perhaps cannabis should never have been allowed in the Carpinteria Valley,” Parke said, “… but given that it’s there, given the ordinances we have, I think this is about the best you can get — is to get the carbon scrubbers and the vapor phase at the same time… You’re better off taking a bird in the hand.”
Melinda Burns is an investigative journalist with 40 years of experience covering immigration, water, science and the environment. As a community service, she offers her reports to multiple publications in Santa Barbara County, at the same time, for free.
a source of pride for us and will continue to be envied by many other communities, which have lost their identities to opportunistic, big-money investors.
Thank you, Roy Lee, and Adriana, for embodying our community’s values.
Sylvia Elizabeth Miller Carpinteria
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Adriana González-Smith, who is challenging the incumbent for the Second District. Her sincerity comes through when she talks about wanting to be of service to her community where she has deep ties and currently resides.
She is the only one running against an incumbent for a city council seat. That in itself shows she has the leadership skills and self-confidence to take on the job. She is willing to challenge the status quo. She has a good understanding of the ongoing local issues and the budget shortfalls the city needs to contend with. I believe she will be responsive to the people in the community she serves. Listening to your constituents is one thing but really hearing them and taking action is another.
Won’t you join me in casting your vote for Adriana Gonzalez-Smith for Carpinteria City Council!
Yvette Torres Carpinteria
BY JUN STARKEY
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, students and teachers from Aliso Elementary School spoke to the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees about Aliso’s Robotics Club, Student Ambassadors and Student Council programs.
Aliso GATE instructor Crystal Marshall, who advises the Robotics Club, introduced a few of her students and outlined the club’s goals. In the club, students build, test and modify robotics, utilizing math to determine if their modifications are successful.
Students also do a daily reading passage, Marshall said, before moving on to the daily build, which they are randomly paired up for. The class begins with small remote-controlled robots, which students then put through time trials. During the trials, the robots push a cube into an end zone.
Halfway through the current school year, Marshall said her students just finished their first trials for their robots. Students will soon make modifications to their robots, before testing them again and comparing the results to previous testing.
Students also track their progress on a KWL chart, a three columned chart that allows students to lay out what they know, what they want to know and what they have learned following each lesson.
One of Marshall’s students, fourth grader Roman, said he was excited to be invited to a club.
“So far, we learned that robots are capable of doing different jobs, like working in a factory or part of the police force,” he told the board.
Another student, fifth grader Jaden, said he loves robots and building them. “I’m looking forward to building more robots, and overall, robotics class is awesome.”
Aliso Principal Brett Weiberg said the school’s Student Council officially began this year, comprised of 17 students across all third, fourth and fifth grade classes. The council includes three representatives from each fifth grade class, two student representatives from every fourth grade class, one student representative from every third grade class, and two student representatives for transitional kindergarten through second grade and Dual Language Immersion, respectively.
Members of the council participate in the Lion Pride Newscast, as well as book fairs, assemblies, spirit week, fundraisers, the Holiday Spirit Parade and more.
Student Council Member Sally, a fifthgrade ambassador, told CUSD trustees that she has been on the council for two years. “I’ve had the chance to help with activities such as the great kindness challenge, book fairs, and all of our special
events,” Sally said. “These events are a great way to bring our school community together, and I love being part of the planning, and seeing everyone have fun.”
Another council member, Sophia, said she has been on the council for three years, which she said has taught her “so much about leadership, teamwork and responsibility.”
The fifth-grade Student Ambassador program at Aliso began as an effort to involve more fifth graders in leadership roles, Weiberg told CUSD trustees, outside of the student council.
In program, fifth graders play or work with younger students during their recess or library time. Student ambassadors also provide help to transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade students during their cafeteria time, helping them out at the salad bar or teaching them how to serve themselves.
According to the Carpinteria Unified School District’s (CUSD) new Human Resources Director Jaqueline Lopez, only roughly 30% of CUSD certificated employees live in Carpinteria. The other 70% live in a different city in Santa Barbara County or in Ventura County.
Lopez provided an overview of staff demographics at the CUSD Board of Trustees’ Oct. 8 meeting.
Per Lopez, the district currently has 305 employees. Of those, 140 are certificated, and 165 are classified; certificated employees are required by the state to
have teaching credentials — including certain administrators, full-time and part-time teachers and substitute and temporary teachers — while classified employees are not.
Fifty-nine percent of certificated employees are white, 38% are Hispanic and 3% identified as “other.” Certificated employees are majority female at 69%, and 31% male. The age range of certificated employees is 24–73, with an average age of 44.
Among classified employees, the demographic breakdown is similar to
certificated employees, at 30% white, 66% Hispanic and 4% “other.” The gender breakdown is also similar, at 68% female and 32% male. The age range for classified employees is 19 to 80, with an average age of 46.
Lopez said, like other local districts, CUSD is struggling with recruiting teachers for special education, leading to contracting through agencies. So far, CUSD has contracted with 12 classified employees and six certificated employees for special education.
––Jun Starkey
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On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 24 Cate School students and four teachers removed fennel and ice plant from the Rincon Bluffs to help native plants grow in the area, Carpinteria’s Andrea Adams-Morden told CVN. Cate School volunteers have been working at the Rincon Bluffs for the past two years, removing ice plant near the northwest entrance.
“They did a great job removing these weeds so the native plants can grow in, making more habitat for our wildlife. We saw two rabbits in the area Cate cleared two years ago,” said Adams-Morden — a former steward for natural areas under the city’s Recreation and Parks Department.
Adams-Morden also organizes weeding at the Carpinteria Salt Marsh on the first Saturday of the month, and leads docent walks at the marsh every week.
The UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) Middle East Ensemble is coming to Carpinteria’s The Alcazar Theatre, with a performance scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. The ensemble’s concert will feature traditional music, instruments, costumes and stories.
Members of the ensemble include people of Muslim, Jewish and Christian faith whose repertoires “reflect the great variety and richness of cultures found in the Middle East,” said Carpinteria’s Larry Nimmer, who is producing the show.
UCSB professor Scott Marcus, the founding director who has led the ensemble for 35 years, will precede each number with information about the cultural significance of each piece.
Nimmer said he got the idea for the concert after wondering “how a small town like Carpinteria might help the Middle East peace process,” he told CVN. After searching for musicians, he found the UCSB Middle East Ensemble, which agreed to participate in the concert.
“During these divisive times, it will be an opportunity to celebrate our common humanity,” Nimmer wrote in a press release. “Music can inspire people to work together to accomplish goals unimagined by individuals acting alone.”
ShelterBox USA, a disaster relief organization that does work in the Middle East, will be sponsoring the event. Tickets can be purchased at thealcazar.org for $20. The Alcazar Theatre is located at 4916 Carpinteria Avenue.
Carpinteria-based band The Rincons will put on a free concert — featuring classic songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s — at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 19, 6–9 p.m.
The band, with Dan Herrera on guitar, Roger Gilbert on bass guitar, William Henderson on the drums and Curtis Lopez on guitar, is well known in Carpinteria. Lopez said in a press release that he got his start with music while at Canalino School.
“It is because of the Carpinteria Unified School District that I got into music in the first place, they handed me a trumpet in the fourth grade at Canalino School,” Lopez said this week.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is located at 865 Linden Ave. The free concert is sponsored by Murphy King Realty. Refreshments can be purchased at the concert.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host a Roaring Twenties Mystery Party on Sunday, Oct. 27, 4–6 p.m., pulling guests into a whodunit mystery.
Costumes are optional but encouraged for the evening, and prizes will be awarded for costumes and crime-solving. The event is set at an elegant 1920s engagement party, attended by numerous characters, and when a crime occurs, it will be up to guests to find the criminal.
The event is free for arts center members, and $35 for non-members. Those interested can become members at $50 a year per household. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to RSVP by Oct. 22, though walk-ups are welcome.
Those who wish to RSVP can do so at carpinteriaartscenter.org/member, by contacting the arts center’s Development Director Jodi Wilson at (818) 912-0070 or by emailing jodi@carpinteriaartscenter.org.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has invited the public to attend the reception for its newest exhibit, “Gift It Squared,” on Saturday, Oct. 19, 4–6 p.m., in the Charles Lo Bue Gallery.
Attendees are invited to view the pieces, vote on a favorite and meet the artists. Light refreshments will be served, and following the exhibit, The Rincons will play at 6 p.m. Both the reception and the concert are free to attend.
The center is located at 865 Linden Ave. See more online at carpinteriaartscenter.org.
Artesania para la Familia’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration will close with a procession by Oaxaca Creations.
Artesania para la Familia will host its 13th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Carpinteria Cemetery, 1551 Cravens Lane, on Sunday, Oct. 27, noon to 3 p.m.
The celebration will have music and performances from Mariachi Gallos de Oro, Ballet Folklorico Alma de México and DJ Marco, as well as Oaxaca Creations, youth literacy booths, food trucks, youth vendors, a face painter and marigolds.
“Dia de los Muertos is a culturally rich holiday and a beautiful way to remember Carpinteria families and their loved ones,” said Artesania para la Familia Program Director Suzanne Requejo in a press release. “We invite you to celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Carpinteria Cemetery to experience a meaningful tradition that promotes family, community and the celebration of life.”
The sponsors for this year’s celebration include the city of Carpinteria, La Centra Sumerlin Foundation, The Friends of the Carpinteria Library and Alarcon Legal.
Thursday, Oct. 17
English Language Conversation Group / Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30 a.m. For ESL students. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Veterans Morning Meet Up Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Reserve a 30-minute appointment. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Zumba Gold Veterans Memorial Building meeting room, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
AgeWell Senior Program: Film Club “The Shining” Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–3 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536
Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.
Live Music: Natalie & Lindsey Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Friday, Oct. 18
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Creative Studies Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279 Dungeons & Dragons Club for Tweens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. every Thursday. Full. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: Kole Kuna Uke Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Live Music: Ray Jarique Trio Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400 Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play The Alcazar Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before show. Tickets: $20 general admission, seniors/students $15. thealcazar. org, (805) 684-6380
Saturday, Oct. 19
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
The Howard School Pumpkin Patch 5050 El Carro Lane. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. AgeWell Senior Program: Bocce Ball GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Valley Baptist Fall Festival Carpinteria Valley Baptist Church, 800 Maple Ave. 4 p.m.
Art Reception: “Gift It Squared” Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 4–6 p.m. info@carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Live Music: The Rincons Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. Free. carpinteriaartscenter.org
Live Music: Morganfield Burnett
Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Live Music: Sofia Guerra Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6:30–8:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio
Play The Alcazar Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before show. Tickets: $20 general admission, seniors/students $15. thealcazar. org, (805) 684-6380
Sunday, Oct. 20
Community Surf Day Santa Claus Lane. 9–11 a.m. Cost: $15. For sixth to ninth graders interested in learning how to surf or better their skills. Sign up at carpsurfteam@gmail.com
Live Music: Lindsey Marie & Natalie Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio
Play The Alcazar Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 3 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before show. Tickets: $20 general admission, seniors/students $15. thealcazar. org, (805) 684-6380
All Ages Karaoke with Larry-Oke Nimmer Giovanni’s Pizza, 5205 Carpinteria Ave. 4–7 p.m. Free.
Live Music: Will Stephens Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5–8 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, Oct. 21
Meeting: Momco Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. 9:30–11 a.m. Monthly. carpinteriacommunitychurch.org
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11 a.m. Geared toward ages two to five. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Housing & Community Development Meeting Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Noon – 1 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Music Mondays Sing Along Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310
AgeWell Senior Program: Holistic Movement Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–1:45 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Monday Night Football Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5–8 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Clases de Computación Intermedia Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Mondays, 6–7 p.m. Focuses: Google Chrome, Google Docs, Google Sheets. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Tuesday, Oct. 22
AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – noon. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. (202) 997-0429
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Balance Body Exercise Class Veterans
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Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Chair Yoga The Gym Next Door, 4915 Carpinteria Ave., Suite A. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – noon. $15. (805) 684-2595
Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–2 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Meeting: CUSD School Board of Trustees Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. cusd.net
Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly. Cost: $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Wednesday, Oct. 23
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. Registration required. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Science for Teens 11–13 Years Old
Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Knitting Group Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382
AgeWell Senior Program: Compassion Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:15 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Adult Advanced-Beginner Spanish Classes Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 3:30–5 p.m. $8 per class. carpinteriawomansclub.com
Live Music: Jayden Secor Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Meeting: Morning Rotary Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd. 6–7:30 p.m.
Sandpiper Community Bingo Sandpiper Community Clubhouse, 3950 Via Real. 6:30 p.m. Fourth Wednesday of the month. $5 for six cards and five games. (310) 403-9973
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Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 951 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@ centralcoastseniors.org
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Children and their parents popped by the Carpinteria Children’s Project last Friday for the organization’s annual Health Fair, where they learned about local services and groups that promote health and well-being.
There was something for all ages: children checked out the sparkly temporary tattoo booth, played games and explored the pumpkin patch, while their parents stopped by booths put up by YouthWell, the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and more to learn about local resources.
BY ROBIN KARLSSON
The Carpinteria Valley History Museum and Historical Society welcomed guests at its 956 Maple Ave. campus on Saturday,. Oct. 12 for the museum’s 64th history picnic.
At the picnic — previously known as the museum’s annual meeting — museum supporters brought dishes to share and dove into the paranormal with this year’s speaker, Earlene deMoulpied, with her presentation: “Searching for Ghosts: Life as a Paranormal Investigator.”
AMY OROZCO
Dear Amy O.,
Why does my elderly mom talk so much? She’s always been a talker. Now it’s too much with the constant complaining and incessant interruptions. Commanding the conversation on topics of her choice, she rarely lets anyone else talk. Family and friends stay away more and more. While I feel sad and embarrassed for my mom, I don’t want to visit either. She lives alone and close by, so I, de facto, am the one helping with errand running, meals, and other chores. What do I do? I wonder if getting her a pet would help. Signed, Can’t Take All the Talking
Dear Can’t Take All the Talking, This is rough. The advanced aging of your mom with the accompanying unpleasantness is no fun. Sounds like your mom is lonely so she talks a lot, which fuels the loneliness by driving people which makes her talk more. I’m sorry this
burden is upon you.
When the elderly talk excessively, it could be due to Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, which causes disorganized thinking that frequently turns the conversation tables around and around like a pinball machine. When was the last time your mom visited her doctor? I suggest scheduling an appointment today to rule anything out.
A number of years ago, the syndicated columnist Dear Abby advised children and grandchildren that the most important thing one can give their elderly relatives is time. Time is the most precious gift of all and doesn’t cost a thing. I don’t dispute Dear Abby’s advice. I do think, however, giving your mom time doesn’t mean she gets to ride roughshod over everyone.
Have you talked to her about her behavior and how it makes you feel? (You don’t need to speak on behalf of family and friends. In fact, you should not speak for them.) Your mom may not be aware of her actions. Lots of us don’t realize the effect we have on others. Expecting a 180 on the parent-and-child conversational dynamic to be awkward and frustrating, but the sooner you start, the better. There’s bound to be plenty more of these talks down the road. Let her know how the constant complaining and incessant interruptions make you feel. I know, easier said than done.
Other suggestions include setting
boundaries. Something along the lines of: “I’ll be at your place tomorrow between 2 and 3. We’ll finish the shopping list and go to the store.”
For family members who don’t live as close to your mom as you do, they could schedule regular phone or Zoom calls. They could even watch a TV show together this way. Heck, they could write and snail-mail a letter or card on the regular.
How’s your listening? You say your mom talks constantly. Maybe she’s not feeling heard. Do you show her undivided attention or is it more along the lines of an “uh huh” without lifting your eyes from the phone screen? What do you think your mom is trying to say with all her talking? How is her tone of voice? What are her facial expressions and body posture? And what are yours and what do they say?
Lastly, getting her a pet is a supremely bad idea, unless your mother is an animal
person with a long and successful history of cohabitating with animals. If so, then maybe a pet is the answer. Don’t spring a pet on your mom, though. Rather, involve her in the decision-making process, from choosing the pet to shopping for essentials. And you need to be the back-up pet owner should this idea not fly. Loneliness is a real thing and poses health risks. Perhaps your mom will respond well to these small fixes, needs professional help stat, or is an inconsiderate boor. Whatever way things go, you need to up your level of self-care beginning now. The best way to handle life is by taking care of ourselves first. Best o’ luck to you.
Former CVN editor Amy Marie Orozco loves living in Carpinteria, including all the sometimes socially sticky situations happening in our seaside setting. Have a question for her? Email it to news@coastalview.com.
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A reader sends a halo to Ryan Moore for bringing dirt back to Carpinteria.
A reader sends a halo to Jacqueline at the school district office for getting important information to the reader in a timely manner. “I apologize that my phone is silenced to avoid robocalls. It didn’t recognize your number. Thank you.”
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 Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
A reader sends a halo to Harold Lashlee and his family. “We will miss him dearly.”
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 Mike Lazaro and his team for putting on a wonderful Avocado Festival weekend. “Between the bands, various vendors and people, it was pure fun! Thank you for all you do!”
A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the HELP of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. “Thank you for your kindness.”
A reader sends a halo to 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 Carpinteria Smiles’ Dr. Kimia Attar for answering the reader’s Friday morning distress call and lovingly helping the reader’s mother-in-law on her day off. “She treated her as her own mother.”
A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. “The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”
A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
A reader sends a halo to Ophelia and Jose, who live in Sandpiper Village. “Your beautiful holiday decorations are a delight to all who pass by. We truly appreciate your creativity, passion, and effort.”
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
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 mail carrier Brian Lee, who is leaving Route 4 for a new adventure. “Brian, you have been an infallible bright spot in our days. We will all miss you, especially our four-legged residents. Best wishes for a happy and successful future.”
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!”
Sandyland Inn. “It was very reassuring to hear that a new road will be going in soon, and they informed me on the unforeseen water leak that is holding up the process. I was expecting to encounter a bureaucratic wall and was pleasantly surprised at the forthcoming honesty and transparency of City Hall. Thank you ladies!”
A reader sends a halo to everyone who supported the Playa Del Sur 4-H this year. “The members are looking forward to another successful year.”
A reader sends a halo to Aliso School Principal Brett Weiberg for creating a safe, inviting and happy environment for students, parents and staff.
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 Carpinteria Smiles and St. Joseph’s Church for sponsoring Carpinteria Children’s Project Health Fair. “We had a great turnout with families enjoying the event, getting valuable resources, and having fun — all thanks to your support!”
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 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 everyone who came to the celebration of the reader’s loved one’s life. “Halos to all the folks that came. Also, lots of thanks to everyone that donated time, food and energy to help us with the celebration of our loved ones life. We could not have done it without you all. It was a great turn out and the sun was indeed shining.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever has been leaving bags of dog waste on the ground along Casitas Pass Road. “Yes, it’s frustrating that the trash cans are gone, but is that really your best way of handling the situation?”
A reader sends a halo to Shawn at Giovanni’s. “The best pizza place in Carpinteria. Huge shout out to Cassie for always making us feel special there.”
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 Craig Murray, general manager of the Carpinteria Sanitation District, for the excellent presentation he gave to the Santa Barbara County Flower and Nursery Growers’ Association.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the bicycle events on Foothill Road. “Purposely hosting huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the lifeguards braiding hair while swimmers are in the pool. “Not professional!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to a local grocery store “for making it so difficult to get into the bathrooms. Last week a staff person was kind enough to tell me the combination. This week they are forbidden to share those numbers. Now they insist on unlocking the door themselves. Good luck running around to get help when ‘nature-calls.’ They are understaffed as it is.”
A reader sends a halo to Bridgette at Albertsons for always being so friendly and kind. “Enjoy that granddaughter. I will miss you! Good luck in your new location in Camarillo.”
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 employees of the newer businesses on the Carpinteria Bluffs. “Learn to share the bike/walking path with locals… There will be four to five of you walking together and not a single one will scoot over just a tad to let a local pass through?”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the film festival that served meat and dairy at their opening reception. “Animal agriculture is a leading cause of habitat destruction and climate change. Watch ‘Eating Our Way to Extinction’ to understand why.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the Coastal View News for “not having enough pitchforks to keep me entertained. Sorry, but it’s not enough.”
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 halo to Melinda Burns for “writing about the ‘disadvantaged communities’ of ‘La Mirada, Padaro Lane, the Polo Condos, Cate School.’ It’s about time somebody looked out for those poor folk.”
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 halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
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?”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who is offended by political signs during this busy campaign season. “We should not want to stifle freedom of expression just because we don’t agree with a viewpoint other than their own. Put up your own sign and leave code enforcement out of it!”
A reader sends a halo to the good people on their mail route, who wished the reader luck after they retired. “I am deeply touched and humbled by your outpouring of kindness and well wishes. I thank you and wish you the best.”
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.”
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 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!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the person stealing his passion fruit off of the reader’s fence. “Plant your own!”
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 halo to Jody Thomas and the staff at the Carpinteria Community Library for their help with the recent Mensa testing held in the Community Room.
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 halo to a CHS student for “staring down an adult bully and putting him in his place. Hopefully it’s game over for that fool.”
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.”
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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 the CVS pharmacy staff who vaccinated the reader’s 95-yearold mom with great kindness and care.
A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”
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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.
A reader sends a halo to an angel named Cooper who helped to safely escort the reader’s sweet dog home after she was attacked by another dog on a walk and separated from her owner. “We are so grateful!”
2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
A reader sends a halo to Josefina and Marysol at City Hall for taking the time to explain the upcoming work planned for the stretch of Via Real between Cravens and
Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.
Friday, May 22
he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.
Saturday, May 23
5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real
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7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena
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Parents for Summerland and Summerland Beautiful are collaborating to host a cleanup day at Summerland Elementary School, 135 Valencia Road, on Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to noon.
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.
Attendees are encouraged to bring tools for cleaning, including gloves, pruners, shears, clippers, hand shovels and rakes. Trash bags and refreshments will be provided.
10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads
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.
YouthWell, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health awareness and advocacy, is offering two-hour “Question. Persuade. Refer” (QPR) courses, meant to educate on the signs of suicide and how to offer help.
QPR courses teach how to identify the signs of suicide, interrupt the crisis and direct the subject to seek mental health care.
2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way
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
Locally, courses are scheduled for: Oct. 19 over Zoom, Nov. 22 over Zoom, Dec. 5 at the YouthWell Santa Barbara campus at 1528 Chapala St Suite 203, and on Dec. 13 over Zoom. All courses will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on their respective days. Learn more online at youthwell.org.
A man was contacted after reporting
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German American Club’s Oktoberfest moved to Goleta
The German American Club’s Oktoberfest will no longer be held in Carpinteria, according to Christine Stein, president of the club. The celebration of German culture will now be held in Goleta at Draughtsmen Aleworks on Oct. 19, 1–5 p.m..
Stein said the event was scheduled to be held at Carpinteria’s brewLab, but this fell through. More information on the event can be found at germanclubsb.org.
At a recent meeting, the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon heard from people working to combat human trafficking, including Alia Azariah, Survivor Leader for the Safe House Project.
The Safe House Project is an anti-human trafficking nonprofit organization. Azariah spoke to club members and guests about her own journey as a survivor of human trafficking, and the services offered to survivors through Safe House.
Other speakers included Megan Riker-Rheinschild, the director of the Victim Witness Assistance Program, Senior Deputy District Attorney Megan Chanda, and Santa Barbara District Attorney John Savrnoch.
“Those who attended were able to dig deeper into aspects about human trafficking, including what to look for,” said club member Karen Graf.
Fifteen employees with Carpinteria’s Brown and Brown Insurance spent their Tuesday morning raising money and awareness for breast cancer with a 2.5-mile walk around the city, starting at the business’ 1001 Mark Ave., Suite 201 spot.
Brown and Brown Insurance’s Nikki Raunsbak told CVN on Tuesday that business has been in Carpinteria for six years, and in Santa Barbara since 2001. She said the office decided to do the walk in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month — recognized each year in October — and because a few employees have had loved ones suffer from breast cancer.
“We looked for a local sponsored (walk) that we could join, but there weren’t any this year,” Raunsbak said. “We just said then, we’re gonna do our own walk (...) we’re just trying to be active in the community, and good people.”
Employees gathered donations for cancer support and research, which Raunsbak said will be donated to either the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen organization. Learn more about the business online at bbinsurance.com or by calling (805) 965-0071.
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Thursday, March 14
Library preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m., Carpinteria library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-4314
Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., lions Park Community Building, 6197 Casitas Pass road, non-members rSVP to 566-1906 Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave. Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair, 3-6:30 p.m., linden Ave. downtown, Craft fair: 684-2770
Free Stress Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, 6-7 p.m. drop in, 4690 Carpinteria Ave. Ste. A, 684-5012
Karaoke, 8 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave. Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
Friday, March 15
CVCC Lunch & Learn, noon-1 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 684-5479 x10. The Peace Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave. Music in our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 684-4701
Back Track, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
Saturday, March 16
Carpinteria Salt Marsh docent led tours, 10 a.m., free walks start from the park sign, 684-8077
Magicarp Pokemon League, 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., (619) 972-3467
Energy Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., free
“The Quiet Man,” 8 p.m., Plaza Playhouse theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5
The Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
Monday, March 18
Women of Inspiration, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Girls inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 foothill road, $70, 684-6364
Basic Bridge, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5921
Mah Jongg, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 729-1310
Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.
Celebrate Recovery (Hurts, Hangups, Addictions), 6 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill rd., 684-3353
CVCC’s Cuba Trip Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Carpinteria library Multi-Purpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5479 x10
A Community Toolbox: How to Serve the Depressed Person with Understanding, 7-8:30 p.m., Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito road, 684-2509
Tuesday, March 19
Coffee with Cops, 9-11 a.m., Crushcakes, 4945 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 x437 Carpinteria Writers’ Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Carpinteria library multipurpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-7838
Sandpiper Duplicate Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village Clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5522
Battle of the Books club, 3:30 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608 Beginner Meditation Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Curious Cup back meeting room, 929 linden Ave., 705-4703
Al-Anon Meeting, 7-8 p.m., faith lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place, 331-4817 ESL Class, 7 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill road, free, 684-3353
Wednesday, March 20
Morning Rotary meeting with Cyndi Macias, The Gym Next Door, 7-8 a.m., Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito rd., $10 Meditation, 10:30-noon, Carpinteria Woman’s club, 1059 Vallecito rd., 847-208-6520
Knitting Group, 1-4 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., free, 684-8077
Fighting Back Parent Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Canalino School, 1480 Carpinteria Ave., 963-1433 x125 or x132
Kiwanis Club Meeting, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., 368-5644 Coastal View Book Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria Branch library, 684-4428 8 Ball Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave. ONGOING
Lani Garfield photography show, island Brewing Co., 5049 6th St., 745-8272
Michael Fisher Fish art show, Corktree Cellars, 910 linden Ave., 684-1400
Liz Brady art show, Porch, 3823 Santa Claus lane, 684-0300
Arturo Tello art show, friends of the library used Bookstore, 5103 Carpinteria Ave., 566-0033
“SPACE” exhibit, 855 At the Arts Gallery, 855 linden Ave., 684-7789
Plein Air Painters art show, lucky llama, 5100 Carpinteria Ave., 684-8811
show, Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608
Tuesday, Oct. 8
1343 hrs / Narcotics / 400 block Palm Avenue
Deputies conducted a premises check at a local beach. Deputies contacted a subject who admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. In addition, the subject was also in possession of two bindles containing methamphetamine. The subject was transported to Santa Barbara County Jail for the charges.
1920 hrs / Incident / 3700 block Santa Claus Lane
store down and kill the employees. Upon contacting the suspect, he was found to be intoxicated in public. The suspect was arrested.
Thursday, Oct. 10
0749 hrs / Narcotics / Nipomo Drive and Linden Avenue
During a traffic stop, a subject admitted to having methamphetamine in his right pocket. During a search, methamphetamine was found in a small black baggie, as well as a dollar bill and a piece of white paper. He was cited for the violations and released from the scene, and advised he could not drive his vehicle.
A vehicle stop was conducted. The driver was in possession of a reported stolen license plate, multiple cell phones and a driver’s license not belonging to him. The driver was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail. The passenger was identified as a subject out of Van Nuys. A record check revealed she was a person of interest in organized crime. An outside agency contacted and the passenger was released.
Saturday, Oct. 12
1100 hrs / Incident / 5500 block Carpinteria Avenue
Construction on a culvert diverting the flow of Rincon Creek under Highway 101 at Bates Ranch began in 1968. The incomplete project was hit hard by the floods of 1969. Since its construction, the long concrete channel, with a steep incline on one end, has blocked upstream movement of steelhead trout, a fish species at risk of extinction due to manmade barriers such as this.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
As the nation gears up for March Madness (starting March 19), CVN thought it would be appropriate to stoke the fire of excitement with an image of Carpinteria’s version of highly competitive basketball. Sports rivals Carpinteria and Bishop Diego high schools vie for a piece of the ball at this Feb. 7, 1978 game.
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2019 hrs / Theft / 500 block Linden Avenue
Suspect entered a local store and took a bottle of alcohol valued at $46.99 and exited the store without paying for the item. Suspect was confronted by an employee of the store who took the bottle from the suspect. Suspect began to yell at the employee, and threatened to burn the
A premise check of a local hotel revealed a motorcycle with false registration tabs. After contacting the owner, deputies discovered the motorcycle was stolen out of Ventura. The person with the motorcycle was arrested. During a search of the subject, he was in possession of methamphetamine. He was transported to Santa Barbara County Jail and booked for the listed violation.
the Carpinteria pack 50 Cub Scouts tested their mettle against the elements on a campout to Santa Cruz island on Nov. 5 and 6. despite large swell beach landings, high winds and cold temperatures, every single scout came back with unforgettable memories of adventures and the natural splendor of Channel islands National park.
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Carpinteria Lions Club members take over the Canalino School computer lab with their annual vision screening.
A dozen Lions Club members recently spent 104 service hours providing their an nual vision screening for the Carpinteria Unified School District. Working at the differ ent schools, 810 students from various classes were screened over a four-day period. the annual effort reaches nearly one-third of the entire student body of the district, and the schedule is set so that each student should be screened every three years.
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for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers. Get creative, get goofy, but keep comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate language or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punctuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the following grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of Coastal View News from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.
Thursday, March 14
To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.
City of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405
Friday, March 15
Craig murray, General manager for the Carpinteria Sanitary district, visited the Carpinteria moring Rotary Club recently to discuss the possibility of local water reuse programs in Carpinteria. the idea of recycling Carpinteria’s wastewater is nothing new, murray told the group. it was originally considered and studied in the early 1990s but was shelved when montecito decided to join Santa barbara’s desalinization project instead of continuing forward with a joint recycled water project.
SB S. County Architectural Board of Review meeting, 9 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara Monday, March 18
Crews continue to grind pavement for final smoothness and traction in the Padaro segment of the U.S. Highway 101 project, according to a press release from SBRoads sent out last week. Night noise is expected in that area.
SB County Zoning Administrator meeting, 9:30 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara, 568-2000
Tuesday, March 19
The current drought has magnified the need for additional water, and resurrected the possibility of recycled water. A study contracted by the City of Carpinteria, the Carpinteria Sanitary District and the Carpinteria Valley Water District considered three different types of recycled water projects including urban non-potable use, agricultural irrigation and groundwater recharge systems. because of the lower costs of infrastructure and other costs, groundwater recharge is considered to be the most viable option for the Carpinteria community.
At South Padaro and Santa Claus Lane, crews are installing concrete for improved ramp connections; both the on- and off-ramps at North Padaro Lane will be closed for three weeks during this installation, while the off-ramp at South Padaro Lane/Santa Claus Lane will remain open.
On the southbound on-ramp at Santa Claus Lane, crews are working on the cobblestone area between the freeway lines and the ramp, and the ramp will be restriped. At the South Padaro Lane undercrossing, construction workers are focused on the new sidewalks, curbs, gutters, lighting and irrigation.
SB County Board of Supervisors meeting, 9 a.m., Board of Supervisors Conference rm., 105 e. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 568-2000 Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405
––Evelyn Spence
Ongoing
A recycled water project in Carpinteria would likely consist of multi-barrier sanitization process, which produces water that can then be discharged into the ground, refilling underground aquifers and recharging the water table. Currently, the district is evaluating potential recharge sites and is in the beginning phases of establishing planning and funding partnerships to determine the viability of the project. if the proposal moves forward, Carpinteria could see construction beginning as early as 2018 or 2019.
County Supervisor Salud Carbajal drop in office hours, friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Carpinteria Children’s Project at Main, 5201 8th St. rm. 101, 568-2186
VICKIE GONZALEZ
I love autumn because the leaves start to change, and the weather gets a little cooler. For many, including myself, autumn serves as a time of reflection — a moment to ponder the changes in our lives and the importance of connection.
This article will highlight a few themes that often pop up for my clients in therapy and myself during this time of year.
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John Maxwell Change is constant — yet for many, it can bring discomfort.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIHM, 2022) found that about 75% of people experience heightened anxiety when faced with significant life changes like a relationship change, loss of a loved one, or job loss; there’s a clear correlation between life transitions and mental health challenges.
I remind myself of resiliency here. Growth often arises from discomfort. When we go through these challenging moments, they allow us to grow around the pain and deepen our personal growth.
“Connection is why we’re here; it gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” – Brené Brown
Connections matter, and social connections are vital to mental health. Research has consistently shown this as far back as I can find.
A 2020 study published in Health Psychology Review found that individuals with strong social relationships had a 50% lower mortality risk than those with weaker social ties. A 2021 study published in Social Science & Medicine found that higher levels of neighborhood cohesion are associated with a 35% reduction in
the risk of developing anxiety and depression; those with strong community ties were less likely to experience mental health issues.
How do we deepen our connections with others? Connections can be smaller and simpler, like coffee with a friend or checking in on a neighbor. You can also become a community member by attending or volunteering at local events. Reaching out creates a wonderful ripple effect that strengthens ties with others.
Locally, there’s many opportunities to engage with each other. Participating in local events fosters a sense of community spirit and belonging. There are beach cleanups and community gardening projects — and of course, October always means Avofest! There seems to be something for everyone to help with.
“Feelings are just visitors. Let them come and go.” – Mooji
Joy can exist with grief. According to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, individuals experiencing complicated forms of grief often report feelings of joy in their memories, which helps them navigate their emotions. All feelings are valid.
A local event I enjoy attending and have helped with is our Carpinteria Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony in December. It’s a beautiful annual ritual that embraces all emotions. Our grief and joy, and all the other emotions, remind us of our humanity. It’s okay to feel however we feel, and we can also create spaces to honor each other’s journeys.
I am also reminded of other ways I have shared to process grief and other emotions, including self-care, mindfulness, education and seeking support from others. All these tools can help us navigate the emotional landscape that change, and even reflection on change, often brings.
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” – Ram Dass
Self-reflection is essential and lets us pause and look at our overall well-being, including mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. Regular self-reflection helps increase our emotional intelligence and resilience, which in turn helps us manage stress more effectively. It has been found to improve everything from physical health to academic performance
to overall life satisfaction.
A study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology found that participants who practiced regular self-reflection reported a 40% increase in perceived life satisfaction and personal development.
Some activities I encourage clients to do and work on myself are journaling — writing out three to five things I am grateful for and appreciate in my life — taking a walk, or even just sitting outside for 15 minutes and pausing and noticing nature around them. It doesn’t take much time; it’s more about the qualitative aspect of recognizing the importance of self-reflection and being intentional in having space to do so.
On days when you feel you are limited on time, energy or just even motivation, you can take a few minutes as you go to sleep to think of the three to five things, breathe deeply for three to five breathes and allow your body, mind and heart to be soothed into a healthy balance daily.
“I’m not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
– Louisa May Alcott I hope we can all find ways to embrace the season and commit to nurturing our mental health as individuals and as a community. Embrace the season by en-
gaging with people around you through 1:1 time or participating in one of the local events that help foster community. Any of these interactions offer an opportunity to deepen connections and cultivate a sense of belonging.
Take some moments for self-reflection and pause to acknowledge all your feelings. Appreciate your journey and know that you will also be able to support others around you. Together, we can create a connected and strong community.
“The only way to deal with change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”
– Gloria Anzaldúa
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.
Bringing back the ‘80s
High School class of 1984 brought back ‘80s high school graduates earlier this month for an All ‘80s Alumni reunion. Above, from
and
take the stage at Island Brewing Company for the kickoff party on Thursday, Oct. 3; at left, alumni gather at Oaxaca Fresh on Friday, Oct. 4.
Lucio and George, Jr.,
BY JIM CAMPOS
Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally ran in CVN Vol. 26, No. 26.
A wave of Mexican immigration to Carpinteria, a trickle in the 1910s, became a tidal wave in the 1920s. It was fueled by refugees of the Mexican Revolution, the effects of World War I that took farm boys off the ranches, and the ascent of citrus production which created a labor shortage.
The surge of Mexican families into Carpinteria alarmed the community. As early as 1915, the Los Angeles Times (11/21/1915) quoted a Carpinteria rancher as saying, “The question of how to get white labor only to pick the peas is a serious one, on account of the scarcity of white labor – which is preferred.” By 1927, an op-ed on page 2 of the Nov. 4 edition of the Carpinteria Herald called for setting a quota on the number of Mexicans allowed into the community.
Although a quota was never set, policies of racism and the segregation of the Mexican part of the community accelerated. In this setting, Lucio Medel, born from Mexican parents in Carpinteria, became a community pioneer, aided by his white friend, George Bliss Jr.
Lucio, and his brothers and sisters, were raised on the Dude Bailard Ranch. Fortunately for him, he lived near the Bliss family, and became pals with George, Jr., a year his senior. Lucio and George were inseparable, doing everything together as childhood buddies, playing, swimming, and fishing. Reaching adulthood, they even married their brides within a month of each other. They were the best of friends, pillars of support for one another.
Lucio attended Aliso School when it was still on Walnut Avenue, the school for Mexican children. An exception was made later, however, and he joined George at the Carpinteria Union Grammar School in eighth grade. A few years later at age 19 in 1939, Lucio joined George, who was back from UC Los Angeles, in George’s trucking business: the Bliss-Norlin General Hauling Company. Lucio served as one of George’s truck drivers.
Like many of Carpinteria’s young adults, Lucio joined the military service with the advent of World War II, serving his country in the Pacific Theater. Upon his return home, he was offered good wages to become a longshoreman in Hueneme. Lucio’s son, Rich, however, says that his father wanted to continue working with his longtime friend George even at the prospect of less pay. Rich quotes his father as saying to George: “I’m loyal to you. I want to help you.” It would turn out to be a wise business decision for both Lucio and George Jr. George expanded his hauling business to large semi-rig trucks in 1950. He passed
his smaller trucks on to Lucio. The Medel Trucking Company was thus born. Four years later, George also made Lucio a loan to purchase property at the corner of Holly and Sawyer Avenue that intersected Carpinteria Avenue. The property housed Lucio’s and George’s fleet of trucks and a home was built on it, too, for the Medel family home.
In 1950, George also sponsored Lucio for membership in the Lions Club. Lucio was the first Mexican American in the club. In 1956, Lucio helped establish the Carpinteria High School Booster’s Club and was its first president. Then, backed by his Lions Club brothers, he won two terms on the Carpinteria Unified School District School Board from 1965–1973.
Lucio and George, with several other Carpinterians, also founded the first locally owned bank in 1965, the Casitas Bank (rebranded and remembered as the County Bank). Its purpose was to serve the community’s residents and local merchants.
Ultimately, Lucio fulfilled the American Dream, and with his pal, George, made monumental contributions to the Carpinteria community. Together, they also helped foster positive race relations in Carpinteria, a dynamic duo.
Jim Campos is a native born Carpinterian. Upon retiring from a 35-year career with the Carpinteria Unified School District in 2006, he joined a group of local historians to publish two pictorial history books on Carpinteria. Jim’s curiosity of local history grew from that experience. He is currently serving on the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation which honors the achievements and contributions of Carpinteria’s diverse community. He is
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also on the board of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, where he writes occasional in-depth articles. In 2020, Jim wrote an entire year of columns for CVN’s Throwback Thursday.
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Carpinteria girls volleyball finished the season just one win away from making the CIF playoffs after the Warriors made a late season push. Carpinteria doubled its win total for the season with two more wins out of three matches in the final week of action.
The Warriors had just two wins heading into the Oct. 8 matchup at home on Senior Night against the Hueneme Vikings, and the home gym was filled with the families and supporters of Carpinteria’s nine outgoing seniors: Averi Alexander, Bamma Cardenas, Caden Lemere, Camila Martinez, Anna Morrison, Makenna Tobin, Paola Torres, Sophia Vargas and Penny Wrought.
Carpinteria was determined to give the senior class one last win at home, and the Warriors got the action started early with a 25-10 win in the first set to take a 1-0 lead.
In the second set, Hueneme made things interesting with a close 25-23 win to even the match at 1-1 heading into the third set.
But the Warriors hit a rhythm in the third, with Alexander and Cora Nimmons shining on the offensive end to help Carpinteria claim a 25-19 win.
It was more of the same in the fourth set, with the Warriors dominating the Vikings and claiming the match victory with a 25-14 win — giving Carpinteria its third Citrus Coast League win of the season and reigniting the team’s playoff hopes.
Carpinteria head coach Favian Muralles said that the bench played big in the win, and he singled out Skyla Delwiche for stepping up to help the team’s offense.
“It was great to see the team play so well in our last home game. It was senior night, and we had a big crowd,” coach Muralles said. “The whole team got to play and they had fun winning. This win is extra special because we lost to Hueneme on their home turf so we got the win we very much deserved. The team is playing well at the end of the season. They have come a long way.”
Less than 24 hours later on Oct. 9, Carpinteria hit the road to face Foothill Tech in a non-league match. But in this match, the Warriors suffered from a lack of rest — and a bit of an emotional high from winning the night before — and Foothill Tech came with a strong team ready to play.
BY RYAN P. CRUZ | PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING
In three straight sets (25-14, 25-18, 2516), Foothill Tech claimed the sweep and sent Carpinteria back home to rest and recover for the final match of the season the next day.
On Oct. 10, the Warriors were back on road at Fillmore for the final Citrus Coast League and regular season match of the season.
It was the third match in three days for Carpinteria, and Fillmore took advantage with a quick 25-13 win in the first set, giving the Flashes a 1-0 lead heading into the second set.
But after that first set, the Warriors woke up and won three straight sets, taking the second (25-15), third (25-16) and fourth (25-16) sets to claim a 3-1 win.
Coach Muralles called the win “bittersweet,” since the Warriors ended the season on a high note, but Carpinteria was just three percentage points shy of making the CIF playoffs.
“Knowing that this was the last match pumped up the girls and they were not to be denied,” he said.
Muralles gave credit to the team’s seniors, who showed leadership through-
out the adversity of the past four years with four different head coaches. He also said the future is bright with the underclassmen, who played with “fantastic energy” in the final stretch.
“We had a very rough start in the first set,” Muralles said. “Thankfully, these girls are tough-minded and don’t let things get under their skin. They left that set behind them and came to dominate the final three sets, clearly winning every single one.”
Carpinteria finished the season with a 4-8 record in the Citrus Coast League and just one game out of the playoff picture.
Senior Anna Morrison was a leader on the offensive side and a force in front of the net.
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Izzy Scott has dominated in singles play this year.
Carpinteria girls tennis is moving full speed ahead toward the CIF playoffs, advancing to a 15-1 overall record with back-to-back wins over the past week and bringing the Warriors’ current win streak to 12 games in a row. They are still undefeated in Citrus Coast League play.
On Oct. 10, the Warriors traveled down south to play the always tough Malibu Sharks in a league match. In a balanced match, with the Warriors winning six sets in singles and five sets in doubles, Carpinteria claimed the victory 11-7.
Carpinteria was led in singles by Izzy Scott, who swept in all three of her sets, including a big victory over last year’s Citrus Coast League singles champion.
“Izzy jumped on her quickly and often,” coach Charles Bryant said. “She did not relent and showed just how strong of a player she is, mixing in sheer power along with pinpoint precision. It was a great victory and she has worked hard these past few weeks to earn that win.”
In doubles, the duo of Keyla Manriquez and Charlotte Cooney teamed up once again for a three-set sweep, dropping only two games on the day.
“They know which points to really step up their focus and that experience together is only getting stronger,” coach Bryant said.
On Oct. 15, the Warriors were back on the home court to host a league match against the Channel Islands Raiders.
In this match, Carpinteria left little doubt, winning all but one set on the way to a 17-1 victory. Every player had a role in the win, with coach Bryant testing players in different positions to prepare them for the postseason.
In singles, Scott turned in another 3-0 sweep, as did Aubrey Alcaraz. Valeria Zamora turned in two set wins, while Sofia Gonzales contributed one more. The doubles duos of Manriquez with Cooney and Mina Handall with Emily Banks each turned in three-set sweeps.
“Overall, I was pleased with most of our players for getting out of their comfort zone and working on a few things that can make them and our team stronger down the road,” coach Bryant said.
The Warriors are now 15-1 overall and 10-0 in the Citrus Coast League, heading into a highly anticipated match with second-place Hueneme on Oct. 17.
The struggles on the football field continue for Carpinteria, as the Warriors have now lost four straight after a promising 2-0 start to the season. In the latest loss, the Warriors ran into a buzzsaw against the high-powered offense of Cabrillo.
Cabrillo came into the game on a five-game win streak, and the Conquistadores advanced to 6-1 on the season with the decisive win over the Warriors.
The Warriors gave up an early touchdown and the Conquistadores never looked back, with big play after big play to give Cabrillo a 28-0 lead after the first quarter. By halftime, Cabrillo was ahead 48-0.
In the second half, the Warriors defense played much better, holding Cabrillo to just seven points in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Carpinteria quarterback Sawyer Kelly broke loose for a 13-yard touchdown to give the Warriors their only score of the game.
“Cabrillo was a fast, hard hitting, talented team,” said Carpinteria coach Van Latham. “They jumped on us early and we never recovered. We were not able to answer their speed and physical play. We did settle down in the second half, but it was too little too late.”
Carpinteria is now 2-4, but will have a chance to make the playoffs with three league games left on the schedule against Channel Islands, Nordhoff and Grace.
The Carpinteria boys water polo team continued with its fifth straight Citrus Coast League win in a row, defeating Nordhoff 12-3 on Oct. 10.
The Warriors showcased a dynamic offense and stifling defense in the win, led by senior captain Jacob Otsuki with one goal, two assists and one ejection earned. Stefano Piccoletti had a strong day in the goal for Carpinteria with 11 saves.
“I really liked the defense we played today,” said Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson. “It was tough but clean, and we communicated really well around the perimeter.”
After a week off, the Warriors will be back in their home pool to host Channel Islands for Senior Day and the final game of the regular season on Oct. 22.
All five members of the Carpinteria girls golf team turned in season-best performances during the latest Citrus Coast League match at Olivas Links Golf Course in Ventura on Oct. 10.
With all players shooting below 43, the Warriors claimed second place overall with a team score of 205 — just three strokes behind first place Nordhoff (202). It was the team’s highest finish of the year.
Junior Jamaica Cook led the way with a match low score of 38, followed by junior Kiana Kiah with a 40, sophomore Athrizy Rojas with a 41, and sophomores Sophia Garay and Anna Peterson both with 43.
“I am beyond proud of the success they had on the course today,” said Carpinteria coach Craig Cook. “Hopefully it will continue for our last two matches this season.”
Thursday, Oct. 17
Carpinteria Girls Golf at CCL Match (Hueneme), 2:30 p.m.
*Carpinteria Girls Tennis vs Hueneme, 3 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 18
Carpinteria Girls Tennis at Thacher, 3:15 p.m.
Carpinteria Football at Channel Islands, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Carpinteria Cross Country at
football is now 5-0 and on track to win the league title.
Cate athletics has made waves in recent weeks, with big wins for football, girls tennis and girls volleyball heading into the final stretch of the fall season.
The Rams have dominated in eight-player football, marching forward to another deep playoff run with an undefeated 5-0 record after shutting out Laguna Blanca 43-0 on Oct. 11.
Cate’s senior quarterback Quinn Pullen had been a spark on offense, along with senior running back Ethan Rehnborg and senior wideout Jacob Gabbay. All three scored early to give the Rams a 23-0 lead at halftime.
Cate’s defense played lights out, with two interceptions returned for touchdowns and multiple stops. The Rams have not given up a point in two straight games, and are now ranked as the third team in the CIF Southern Section and fourth in the state.
“I’m proud of the way we went about our business today,” said Cate coach David Soto. “I’m really proud of the defense for the way they’ve been playing and our offense was mostly crisp all afternoon.”
The Cate girls tennis team found similar success this season, advancing to 11-1 overall and 7-0 in league play after picking up two more wins this week against Foothill Technology on Oct. 8 and Laguna Blanca on Oct. 10 — both by the same score of 16-2.
Freshmen Ivy Huang and Jade Wang have both had breakout seasons, while the duo of Lisa Hasebe and Colette Chang remain undefeated in doubles play. With three league matches left, Cate is closing in on another undefeated Tri-Valley League season and is poised for a strong playoff run.
Cate girls volleyball has won its last three league matches, moving to 5-3 in league play with a three-set sweep over St. Bonaventure on Oct. 14.
The Rams were aggressive early, led by seniors Sienna Charvel, Lilli Whelan and Kylee Greene, who all made an impact in the three set wins. Junior Oyin Opawumi turned in another high-scoring game with 19 kills, while junior Coco Kliman contributed with six well-timed kills of her own.
With the win, Cate girls volleyball is now finished with its regular season and the Rams will find out their playoff opponent when brackets are released this weekend.
Over in the pool, Cate boys water polo had a chance to claim its first-ever league championship, but the Rams fell in a tough league match against Malibu on Oct. 8.
Despite some strong performances from Cate’s Baye Breene and Sebastian Brine — with five combined goals — Malibu was able to hold on to a narrow lead for a final score of 10-9.
The Rams will have one more home game against Calabasas before preparing for the postseason.
Carpinterian Chris Hecox, second from left, brought her copy of CVN along on a five-day visit to Catalina Island with her son Dave, daughter-in-law Jessica and grandson Andrew, who currently reside in Portland, Oregon. The island has been a family vacation spot since 1908, Hecox told CVN, when her mother first visited the island. Hecox even briefly lived on the island before moving to Carpinteria in 2001. “This year, (we) enjoyed beach time, snorkeling, strolling and good meals while making new memories,” Hecox told CVN.
Sheila Tenold, fourth from the right, brought her copy of Coastal View News along for her trip to Podlipa and Logatec, in Slovenia, to visit her family. She and her family — including from left, Marija, Gal, Darko, Damjan, Teja, Ota and Asja — are displaying their national flag, which features the Mountain Triglav. Sheila said Slovenians take great pride in their flag since becoming a free nation in 1991. “It is said that every ‘true’ Slovenian should stand on the summit of Mount Triglav at least once in their life, the highest peak in the Julian Alps,” Sheila told CVN. She said Marija, Damjan and Teja have all climbed the mountain.
Snap a photo with your Coastal View News in hand and email it to news@coastalview.com. Tell us about your trip!
Surf Team will host a community surf day on Sunday, Oct. 20. Teens invited to community surfing day
The Carpinteria Surf Team will host a community surf day for aspiring sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grade surfers on Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Santa Claus Lane beach. The entry fee is $15, and surfboards and wetsuits are provided.
The Carpinteria Surf Team, composed of ninth through 12th grade students from Carpinteria High School, regularly meets about once a week. While the team does not accept beginner surfers, the community surfing day will allow local sixth through
ninth grade students to learn how to surf or improve their skills. Members and coaches from the surf team, as well as coaches from Surf Happens, will be present to help out aspiring surfers. Those interested must email their name, age and surfing experience (first timer, beginner or intermediate), as well as their parent’s name and phone number, to carpsurfteam@gmail.com.
––Jun Starkey
Fall is in the air! This is the perfect season to get moving, be fit and have fun. One of the best ways to improve your overall health and get in shape is to dance. D ancing can be many things: an expression of art, a social activity with friends, part of a cultural experience, a fun hobby or a great form of exercise. The combination of movement, time spent with others and rhythmic music is good for your physical and mental well-being. No matter your age, moving your body to the sound of music can transform your life for the better.
Dancing boosts cardiovascular health. Like other aerobic exercises, dancing increases your cardiovascular endurance by elevating your breathing. Dance moves of a moderate intensity can reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
It builds core strength. Dance requires balance and builds core strength, which promotes good posture and prevents muscle injuries and back pain. For ex-
ample, ballet moves train your body to stand still and balance on one leg using deep muscles in your body and engaging your abs.
It promotes flexibility. Many forms of dance stretch your limbs and improve flexibility. This in turn will help improve your balance, help you avoid falls and decrease the risk of injury in many areas of your life.
Dancing helps with weight loss Dancing may include both aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Aerobic exercises involve continuous movement fueled by oxygen — examples include bike riding or running. Anaerobic exercises involve short bursts of high-intensity movement fueled by energy stored in your muscles (think weightlifting).
Both types of exercise can improve your health and are great calorie burners. In general, the more up-tempo the dance style, the more calories and energy will be burned.
It improves bone health. As a form of weight-bearing activity, dancing can help you maintain bone density and even build new bone mass.
It helps prevent memory loss. One of my favorite sayings is: “Sound mind, sound body.” Dance gets you moving both physically and mentally. Learning new steps and routines requires mental focus while counting and staying on beat to the music. This makes you feel more alert, focused and engaged and improves your cognitive skills.
Dancing improves mental health and reduces stress. Dance is one of the best types of exercise to lift your spirit. Dance decreases anxiety, increases self-es-
No matter your age, moving your body to the sound of music can transform your life for the better.
teem and improves your psychological well-being. It can be uplifting, make you feel good and forget your worries. It is the perfect way to brighten your mood on days where you might be feeling upset or stressed.
It also creates social connections Social connectedness and interaction are critical components of your mental and physical health. Dancing with others is a shared experience. When you take a class, you will feel an immediate connection with your fellow students as you all respond to the music and the movements of your bodies.
Incorporating dance into your life will have an immediate positive impact on how you feel. It will help you focus, improve self-discipline, increase your confidence and change your brain and
body for the better. Through my many years of dance training and teaching, I am so grateful to be able to share my knowledge and experience with others. From ages three years to 105 years old, my students learn the positive power of dance. So put a spring into your step and let’s get dancing!
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, please contact Leslie at leslie@lesliesokolsdance.com, by calling (805) 312-8089 or by visiting her website: LeslieSokolsDance.com.
Please call Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228