In CVN Vol. 31, No. 5, “UCSB Middle East Ensemble coming to The Alcazar,” the event is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 27, not Saturday.
In CVN Vol. 31, No. 5, “Lucio and George, Jr., pals,” Chevy didn’t produce the style of truck shown in the top photo until the latter half of 1947, not 1945, as previously stated.
BY EVELYN SPENCE AND JUN STARKEY
Free flu vaccines at Veterans Hall
The Carpinteria Health Care Center and Santa Barbara Public Health Department Immunization Team will have 460 flu vaccines available for community members on Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – noon, at Carpinteria Veterans Hall.
The vaccines will be given free of charge, regardless of the recipient’s insurance. They are available for everyone aged three or older.
Veterans Hall is located at 941 Walnut Ave. For more information, reach out at (805) 560-1050.
Be aware of online scam, police say
The Santa Barbara Police Department is warning community members to be aware of a recent scam that has been reported across California. In the scam, the perpetrator sends a photo of the target’s house — which can be obtained using online public records apps — and claims to have installed malware on the victim’s phone.
Per the police department, “the scammer then threatens to release embarrassing videos, along with the victim’s search history, to all the contacts in the phone unless they receive payment via Bitcoin. There is an associated QR code that is typically sent within the text, and it should not be downloaded.” The language used in this scam has been the same throughout California.
If experienced, residents should report the scam to their local police department.
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Community forum, garden tour on AgeWell November agenda
The city of Carpinteria’s AgeWell department — which runs programs and services for Carpinteria seniors — has several community events on its upcoming November calendar, including a community forum where residents will be asked for feedback on AgeWell programs.
The AgeWell Senior Services Community Forum is scheduled for Nov. 14, 1 p.m., at the Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. Community members are encouraged to suggest ideas for AgeWell and give feedback on current programs.
AgeWell will also host a Veterans Storytelling Hour on Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m., also at the Veterans Hall; a Garden Gathering at the Community Garden, 4855 Fifth St., on Nov. 2, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., where community members can meet the city’s new community
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garden coordinator and take a behind the scenes tour; and an AgeWell karaoke party on Nov. 21, 1 p.m., at Veterans Hall.
The full November calendar will be up on the city’s website at carpinteriaca.gov/ agewell at the start of November.
Lions Blood Drive: Nov. 2
The Lions Club of Carpinteria will host its third annual blood drive, alongside Vitalant and the Carpinteria Masonic Lodge, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carpinteria Masonic Lodge, 5421 Carpinteria Ave.
Those who are interested in donating can schedule via phone at (805) 542-8500. Those with questions about their eligibility to donate can contact (877) 258-4825. Anyone donating blood should bring a photo I.D., eat and drink plenty of water before donating.
Carpinteria Beautiful joins Festival of Trees
For the first time, Carpinteria Beautiful — a grassroots group that promotes the preservation and enhancement of Carpinteria’s nature — will be dedicating a tree at the annual Lions Club Festival of Trees, according to member Leana Orsua.
Orsua told CVN that the tree will center on the group’s “Clean, Green and Beautiful” motto and honor 15 members of the group who have passed away since the organization’s founding in 1992.
Their names are listed by the year they joined the group: Bill (“Doc”) Carty (1992), Dick Herdzog (1992), Katie Roberts (1992), Paul Ledig (1992), Joe Vazquez (1992), Libby Weinberg (1994), Marilyn Fendrick (1995), Ray Davenport (1997), Faith Girard (1997), Judy Mulford (1999), Muriel Purcell (2003), Foster Markolf (2004), Gayle Ward (2004), Nancy O’ Connor (2006) and Brad Smith (2011).
The annual Festival of Trees returns at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center — at 865 Linden Ave. — on Nov. 29; it will close on Dec. 15, with the raffle day scheduled for Dec. 15 at 12:30 p.m. Since the festival opened, it has donated $250,000 back to local nonprofits.
The Howard School to host presentation on phones, media
The Howard School, at 5050 El Carro Lane, will host a presentation titled “A Presentation on Smart Phones and Social Media: Setting Our Children Up for Success, Safety, and Sanity in the Digital Age,” on Monday, Nov. 4, 6-7 p.m.
The free event is co-hosted by Techwell Co-Founders, pediatrician Dr. Kristen Hughes and school psychologist Kym Ozbirn. The presentation will provide information on how to support children navigating the challenges of smartphones and social media. Topics will include strategies for fostering responsible phone usage, the importance of mental well-being and steps to ensure a child’s online safety.
The event is free, but space is limited, and those interested may sign up by visiting bit.ly/THSTalk2.
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The Choice is Clear: Vote Early
I’ve spent the last four years listening to your concerns and making decisions that put our community first. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together and am committed to continuing that work
La decisión es clara: Vota Temprano
He pasado los últimos cuatro años escuchando sus preocupaciones y tomando decisiones para priorizar a nuestra comunidad. Estoy orgullosa de lo que hemos logrado juntos y me comprometo a continuar con ese trabajo.
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
Salud Carbajal, U.S. Representative
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
Roy Lee, Carpinteria City Councilmember and Santa Barbara County Supervisor-Elect
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 Bertrand, 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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“In difficult times it is important to remember the joy of gathering together and song and dance, to remember that everyone loves their kids.”
––Giti White
Donor-advised funds: A smart way to give
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Editor’s Note: To prevent any last-minute mudslinging, this week’s issue concludes elections-related letters. Please refer to the election-related letter guidelines published on Sept. 5 in CVN Vol. 30, No. 51, page 7.
Music for peace at The Alcazar
Carpinterians have the opportunity to listen to some great music with some wonderful intentions this Sunday. The UCSB Middle East Ensemble will be playing at The Alcazar Theatre in “A Concert for Peace” organized by Carpinteria’s Man on the Street, Larry Nimmer. Born of a discussion at the Peace Corner between Iranian American and Jewish American friends, this concert focuses on what we all have in common. The Multicultural UCSB Middle East Ensemble does the same, honoring diverse musical traditions.
In difficult times it is important to remember the joy of gathering together and song and dance, to remember that everyone loves their kids. To remember that there were traditions of tolerance. To remember that there were centuries of coexistence and peace. To believe that there is a peaceful way forward. Join the Concert for Peace Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Alcazar, you’ll be glad you did.
Giti White Carpinteria
Alarcon embodies decisive leadership
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Natalia Alarcon in the upcoming city council election for District 2. Our city needs strong leadership that listens to the community and takes decisive action, and Natalia embodies these qualities. Her commitment to sustainable development, improving public safety, and ensuring equitable access to city resources is exactly what we need to move forward.
Natalia has received every endorsement she applied for – including Planned Parenthood, Sierra Club, South Coast Chamber of Commerce Business Action Fund, Democratic Women of Santa Barbara and Central Coast Labor Council. She has been the vice-chair of the county Joint Housing Task Force for four years, interacting with housing leaders throughout the county. Natalia is also on the city’s Economic Vitality Committee, supporting our local businesses.
Ms. Alarcon has shown a deep understanding of the issues facing our city and has consistently sought input from residents to shape effective solutions. Her track record of working with diverse groups to bring about positive change demonstrates that she will continue to be a council member and city leader we can all be proud of. With all the issues facing Carpinteria, now is the time for experienced, knowledgeable leadership.
Lisa Guravitz Carpinteria
Concerns about local bike race
The Ride Santa Barbara bike race last weekend stuck an insane number of yellow, blue and green arrows on the street (i.e. on the corner by my house there are nine within 20 feet), and spray painted blue and green arrows on the street as well. How is this not vandalism? Who is responsible for picking them up and cleaning the paint? I’ve tried and they are literally glued to the concrete. Maybe skip Carpinteria next year.
Patrick Gordon Carpinteria
Alarcon is what community needs
As a local Carpinteria resident, Latina and small business owner, my family and I are proud to support Vice Mayor
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Natalia Alarcon for re-election to the Carpinteria City Council. Her leadership and experience, demonstrated through supporting the AgeWell programming, being a problem solver, actively getting our community registered to vote, and making all Carpinterians her priority, are precisely what our community needs because she cares for all Carpinterians and consistently puts our needs first. She not only understands but empathizes with the unique challenges that small businesses face. Her efforts to create a supportive environment for our beach town and fellow Carpinteria residents are a testament to her commitment. Natalia’s dedication to inclusivity ensures that voices from every background are not
only heard but valued. She is determined in her mission to make Carpinteria a place where everyone can thrive.
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Adriana has strong roots in our community and understands how important it is to preserve what makes Carpinteria special. From protecting our small-town feel to supporting local businesses and pushing for sustainable solutions, she is dedicated to ensuring that any future growth benefits all of our locals. -Roy Lee
Adriana Will:
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According to the 2024 CAASPP scores, Carpinteria Unified School District students are performing better than other students throughout the state and county in English and math.
CUSD students largely beat state, county CAASPP scores
BY JUN STARKEY
On the 2024 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests, Carpinteria Unified School District students largely performed better than the state and county scores in math and reading, according to Superintendent Diana Rigby. Rigby, who spoke on Oct. 22 during the CUSD Board of Trustees meeting, said that for mathematics, 40% of all CUSD students met or exceeded standards, compared to 29% students in Santa Barbara County, and 36% of students in the state.
In English Language Arts, 43% of all CUSD students are met or exceeded standards, compared to 40% of students in Santa Barbara County and 47% of students throughout the state.
Among subgroups at the school district, all subgroups —English language learners, economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, Hispanic students and white students — outperformed in math compared to the county and state.
In English Language Arts, all subgroups except for Hispanic students and students with disabilities earned higher scores compared to students at both the county and state levels.
At CUSD, 35% of Hispanic students met or exceeded standards, compared to 31% at the county level and 37% at the state level. Fifteen percent of CUSD students with disabilities met or exceeded standards on the CAASPP, compared to 12% at the county level and 16% at the state level.
In other CUSD school board news...
New assistant principal greets board
James Anderson, the new assistant principal at Carpinteria Middle School (CMS), was formally introduced to the Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday during the board’s bi-monthly meeting.
CMS Principal Jamie Persoon — who served as principal at Canalino Elementary School for 11 years before taking over at CMS in June — introduced Anderson to the board. Anderson told the board that he currently lives in Ojai with his wife and cat.
“We really enjoy forming relationships and trust with students who are struggling,” Anderson said.
“We have (the) immense responsibility of working with our young people. Not all of our young people are fortunate enough to have positive adults in their lives, and I take that very, very seriously, each and every day,” he added.
He added that the first middle school dance of the year is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 1 in the new gym.
District restricts after-school program enrollment due to lack of funding
The Carpinteria Unified School District is no longer accepting new students for its transitional kindergarten through eighth grade after-school programs, after receiving $200,000 less in state funding.
The district currently has 350 students enrolled in the TK-eighth grade after-school programs, Superintendent Diana Rigby told CVN, which is the maximum number of students the district can accommodate based on funding and staffing. The programs will remain restricted until additional funding is available. The next round of state funding would come through in August 2025 for the 2025-26 school year, Rigby said.
––Jun Starkey
Trustees hear from CMS math, art departments
Representatives from the art and mathematics departments at Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) spoke about their subjects and teaching methods during the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees’ Oct. 22 meeting.
CMS teacher Jennifer Foster, who is in her 30th year of teaching at the middle school, spoke on behalf of the mathematics department. The department has four teachers including Foster.
The department, Foster said, meets on the first Wednesday of every month, following early release, to collaborate on lesson plans and align their curriculums, ensuring that all students of the same level are taking the same assessments.
Foster said the math department also observes how students are learning over time, and which areas need more support.
The CMS math department uses supplementary resources to keep students engaged, including math games, escape rooms, pixel art, game boards, hands-on equations and other resources that allow students to learn at their own pace or learn as a team. Some of these platforms include IXL, MARS, Quizizz and Gimkit.
One of Foster’s students, Orion, joined her at the meeting to talk about his experience in her classroom.
“I do think math is very, very fun,” he told the trustees. “(Math games are) very fun and interactive, and you get to work with your fellow peers…”
Foster also spoke to trustees about her work during the summer with the UC Santa Barbara Math Project, which explores ways to improve math curriculums. Foster, who was a member of the
Leadership Cadre, and the team recently reunited to discuss different methods of improving the experience of learning math for all students. Project members also visit local classrooms to see how math is taught.
Following Foster’s presentation, Superintendent Diana Rigby commended Foster for her work in educating students.
“In Carpinteria Unified, the middle school, the students outscore the state and the county,” Rigby said. “And, also, your top students, they perform at the very, very top. So I congratulate you and your whole mathematics department.”
CMS art instructor Ryan Ethington spoke about the projects his students have worked on this year, including the Mental Health Art Show, which was displayed at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Art Center in late September and early October.
This year, Ethington said, his students’ works have centered on social and emotional learning, in collaboration with AHA! (or Attitude. Achievement. Harmony.), meeting for 10 weeks every Friday. One project with AHA! involved creating self-portraits with abstract coloring, educating students on color theory as well as how to express emotion through color.
Ethington also spoke to board members about incorporating AI into art, such as a project where students use ChatGPT to critique their art and offer ways to improve their techniques. AI can also be used as a tool in art for generating ideas, creating thumbnails and brainstorming, he said.
––Jun Starkey
With the swearing-in oath on Tuesday, Jaime Diamond will represent Trustee Area 3, seen in green; Aaron Smith will represent Trustee Area 4, seen in purple.
Diamond, Smith sworn in to four-year terms
Board members Jaime Diamond and Aaron Smith were sworn in on Tuesday to represent Trustee Area 3 and Trustee Area 4, respectively, for four-year terms.
“Last time we did this on Zoom,” Diamond joked during the meeting, after she was sworn in.
Both their terms on the board — then r epresenting Carpinteria at-large were set to expire in December. The board voted to switch from at-large to by-trustee elections in February 2022. That fall, three board members — then-trustee Jayme Bray (Area 1), Sally Green (Area 2) and Andy Sheaffer (Area 5) — ran for election in their districts in 2022.
This marks the first year that Diamond, who is board president, and Smith will represent specific trustee areas. Their appointments were uncon-
tested.
According to California Education Code EDC5326, if only one person has been nominated, and the number of candidates does not exceed the number of seats needed to be filled — and if a petition signed by more than 50 members of the community isn’t presented appointments will be made to the seats, instead of the seats appearing on that year’s elections ballot.
Diamond told CVN earlier this month that she was aware of people interested in running, but they didn’t live in districts that were up for reelection.
The three other members of the board of trustees — Vice President Sheaffer, Green and Eric Bridgford — are currently in the middle of their terms, which are all set to expire in December 2026. ––Evelyn Spence
Chronic absenteeism decreased at CUSD
SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK
DIANA RIGBY
Editor’s Note: A copy of the Superintendent’s Report is run in print as a service for parents, students and community members who cannot attend Carpinteria Unified School District’s Board of Trustees meetings. This report was read aloud during the school board’s Oct. 22 meeting.
During the 2023-24 school year, the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) preliminary data shows that approximately 17.8% of students were chronically absent (or missed more than 18 school days) — an improvement over the last two years.
Chronic absenteeism significantly affects academic achievement, and with three or more unexcused absences or tardies, a truancy letter is emailed to parents to schedule a meeting with school site administrators and counselors to discuss school attendance improvement efforts.
Appreciation I would like to recognize our mental health team members at each school site: school psychologists, school counselors,
CADA/FSA mental health therapists and family social workers for supporting students’ social emotional learning and their families.
Congratulations
Carpinteria High School (CHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) officers attended the FFA Leadership Conference in Hollister this past weekend and they were awarded the Chapter of the Year for the Ventura Section for a second year in a row! Congratulations!
Digital Citizenship Week: Oct. 14-18
Common Sense Media provides free resources to our teachers to help students navigate the digital world in safe, productive, and healthy ways.
Great Shake Out: Oct. 17
Last week, our schools participated in the International ShakeOut Day on Oct. 17 with millions of people worldwide participating in earthquake safety. Our schools follow the K-12 Standard Response Protocol, sheltering for an earthquake.
National Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 23-31
The 2024 National Red Ribbon week theme is “Life is A Movie, Film Drug Free,” serving as a powerful reminder that ordinary Americans nationwide contribute significantly to their communities every day by embracing a drugfree lifestyle.
CUSD students are participating in school activities designed to increase drug prevention awareness led by ASB and Student Council student leaders.
Chronic absenteeism for the 2023-24 school year at the Carpinteria Unified School District was about 17.8%, an improvement over the previous two years.
Celebrations on Oct. 31, Nov. 1
School sites will celebrate Halloween with costumes and parades. Canalino Elementary will set up altares and ofrendas in the cafeteria to celebrate Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead. Aliso Elementary will sponsor its annual ”Trunk or Treat” and our six kindergarten classes will be hosted by CHS CTE Ag students at the CHS Pumpkin Patch. Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) will hold a Halloween/Dia de los Muertos school dance on Nov. 1, 5–7 p.m.
Carpinteria Education Foundation (CEF)
Carp-a-Caboona will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 5–9 p.m. with cocktails, dinner and live auction to benefit CUSD libraries. Westerlay Orchids is thrilled to announce that from Oct. 21 to Oct. 26, they are pledging 100% of weekly retail shop proceeds to the local Carpinteria Education Foundation. Westerlay Orchids
raised a total of $21,335 last year and they are hoping to match that for this year’s fundraiser to help our CUSD students.
Measure U
The Canalino Learning Center project has completed all concrete flatwork and planter walls. Off-site fabrication of the library’s casework has been completed and the first of three deliveries has been made and installation started. Fixed seating fabrication is nearing completion with delivery scheduled for later this week. Landscaping is scheduled to begin the week of Oct. 28. The Aliso TK/Kindergarten Classroom project’s design team continues work on the Construction Documents with completion in December. DSA submittal remains scheduled for January 2025.
Diana Rigby is the superintendent of Carpinteria Unified School District. For more information about CUSD, log on to cusd.net, or contact Diana at drigby@cusd. net or (805) 684-4511x222.
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No-cost lunch program has room for more
BY EVELYN SPENCE | PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
It’s been one year since the no-cost meals for seniors program opened at the Veterans Hall, and the program’s Carpinteria faction — run by the nonprofit Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens — still has the capability to serve more than double its current numbers.
The program, which runs Monday–Friday, 12:15–1 p.m. at 941 Walnut Ave., currently serves an average of 40 to 45 people per day, but volunteers can provide food for up to 80, Angela Paez, site supervisor, told CVN last week.
Community response to the program “has been wonderful,” Paez added. “(Seniors) love the food, they love the socialization (...) We even had a dozen adult children that have come in and spoken to me and said this (program) has been the best thing for their parent, and their outlook after this socialization has become a lot more positive.”
The no-cost luncheons are available to everyone 60 and older; guests under 60 can also receive the meals for a $10 fee.
The food each week is decided by a nutritionist, who chooses the dishes based on foods important for older adults; each meal has a minimum of two servings of vegetables, at least one serving of fruit, one serving of grains — half of which should be whole grain — and one serving of dairy or a soy alternative.
But the program also takes feedback from residents on likes and dislikes, Paez said; for example, after a chickpea salad proved to be unpopular, the Carpinteria program pivoted to another dish.
Currently, cold meals are served on Fridays, but the program will switch to hot meals on Fridays once the weather gets colder. In the winter, the volunteers also turn on the heat at Veterans Hall.
The program, which is funded by a federal grant and community donations, is run each week by 12 volunteers, all seniors, and another five who fill in when needed.
Volunteers typically take shifts between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. “We always have a need for volunteers,” Paez added.
Paez first became involved over a year ago after seeing a post looking for a site supervisor; she and her mother, who had just moved from Washington D.C., decided to take on running the Carpinteria faction of the program.
“It was just initially my mom and I running this program,” she said. “I would do everything in the kitchen for the first month and a half, and my mom would service… until that third week, our numbers increased dramatically.”
Reservations are required and can be made by calling (805) 925-9554 or emailing Meals@CentralCoastSeniors.org. Attendees are asked to provide the last four digits of their social security number and an emergency contact; ID is not required. Learn more online at centralcoastseniors.org/seniors-meals.
Angela Paez, left, and Joanne Vega prepare lunches together.
From left, Otela Gonzalez welcomes Delphione Ramerez.
From left, volunteers Josephine Murphy, Alfonso Garcia, Joanne Vega, Angela Paez, Usha Bani, Sandy Robertson and Cyndy Herrera.
New wellness shop wants to keep you healthier, longer
The Longevity Lab opens at former Coastland Carpinteria location
BY EVELYN SPENCE
“You step in here, you’re five years younger,” Gary Binkow, operator of Carpinteria Avenue’s newest shop, The Longevity Lab, joked to Coastal View News last week.
The wellness store first opened at 5036 Carpinteria Ave. earlier this month during the California Avocado Festival, taking over the former home of Coastland Carpinteria, the student-focused store that shut down in June.
“We want to live longer, right?” Binkow said, with his business partner, Amy Carter, at his right. “We all want to live healthier and longer. It’s not just about extending your lifespan — it’s about how many healthy years we have. You don’t want to spend the last 20 years of your life in a wheelchair, and a lot of people are suffering with that.”
Binkow spent two years working with longevity expert Dr. Valter Longer before launching the online wellness website, The Swell Score. Now, three years after the online launch, The Swell Score operators
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are now opening their first physical store.
The Carpinteria Avenue business stocks saunas, supplements, beauty products, water filtration systems, mattresses and more to offset what Binkow called a “sickcare system — this industrial complex that is built by Big Pharma and hospitals. Basically, they just throw a pill at you.”
“I became obsessed with how to naturally stay healthy and live healthier my whole life,” he added.
Binkow, who grew up in Michigan, lived in Los Angeles for 30 years before coming to Carpinteria. He and Carter took over the Root2Rise Farms, an avocado and coffee farm at 4488 Foothill Road, three years ago.
Binkow and Carter also host wellness-centered events on the farm, such as yoga and farm-to-table dinners, as well as weddings and engagements.
“A few years ago (we) fell in love with this town and just happened to find a farm that was needing repair,” Binkow said.
“(We) get away from the crowd and noise of LA,” Carter added. “We had both been very successful in business down
there and we wanted a slower sort of pace of life and reconnect with community.”
According to Carter, a toxicologist on their board of advisors reviews all of the products they carry in the store, and Binkow added that everything is tested by a third-party lab and evaluated by a medical professional.
Many of the brands sold in store are from larger companies, but other products were started by small business owners, Carter said — particularly moms who wanted to find safer products for their kids.
The business has two events on the calendar in the coming weeks. Two doctors, Dr. Christian Gonzalez and The Swell Score co-founder Dr. Saman Faramarzi, will speak on Oct. 31, 10–11 a.m., about wellness and general health. A grand opening and wellness is also planned for Nov. 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., where visitors can get in a cold plunge and pop in a sauna, and check out yoga in the back parking lot.
The store is open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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SPENCE PHOTO
From left: Amy Carter, Stephanie Medel, Alyssa Montalvo and Gary Binkow. The 5036 Carpinteria Ave. store offers wellness products, including makeup and other skin-centered products.
Please join us in celebrating the life of Ann Newell-Wood, (January 15, 1930 – August 7, 2024) beloved wife of Allen Braithwaite of Carpinteria,
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Halos& Pitchforks
A reader sends a halo to the former and new owners of Traveling Pants children’s store. “They are warm and welcoming and provide beautiful, reasonably priced clothes.”
A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”
A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”
A reader sends a halo to the girls volleyball team at CHS. “It was a joy to drive you to all your away games. I’m so proud of each and every one of you. Love, your bus driver Tammy. P.S. I love the singing.”
A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”
A reader sends a halo to Ryan Moore for bringing dirt back to Carpinteria.
A reader sends a halo to Sheriff Deputy Bryan Dickey for his many years of service to the Carpinteria Valley. “And wishing him many halos in his years of retirement.”
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 pitchfork to the ambulance driver “who was too busy exchanging phone numbers and baked goods with the neighbor instead of getting the waiting patient who was in intense pain to the hospital.”
A reader sends a halo to Valerie, the new volunteer at the Friends of the Library Bookstore, for cleaning and reorganizing the self-help section.
A reader sends a halo to Desiree, the new masseuse at The Gym Next Door. “She could have coasted through it, but she worked really hard to relieve my back pain. I never experienced such a great massage.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who got offended by the serving of meat and dairy products at the film festival. “Sit back, observe and mind your own business. Not all of us believe in your ridiculous theory or in veggie-diet lifestyles. Do not try to ruin it for everyone else! Consider eating more delicious meat and dairy products to be humble.”
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 pitchfork to the woman who complained about a business’ employees. “You don’t need to worry about what we’re doing! If our boss doesn’t see an issue with it let it be! You aren’t here every day, all day – we are!”
A reader sends a halo to Julia Rios and Lisa Rios at Rincon Insurance Agency for finding this reader hard-to-get insurance on their properties. “They were diligent and successful in their quest.”
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 Denice and Tim and Amelie for “being awesome friends and like a second family throughout the past six years while I have struggled emotionally.”
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 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 Raul’s Mobile Carwash for leaving the reader’s car squeaky clean. “His work does not disappoint, he is my go-to for when my car needs a wash now! 100/10.”
A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”
A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”
A reader sends a halo to Virginia and Bob at Bob’s Garage for supporting the reader’s elderly dad and client in a minor traffic collision outside their shop. “If it wasn’t for Virginia calling me immediately after the fact, the investigation process would have gone south for dad. Thank you, Bob and Virginia, for not just being owners of a wellknown local shop, but for going out of your way to support my dad!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the school district. “They abruptly put a stop to extra homework help and clubs in the afterschool program. So many students were benefiting from this.”
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 pitchfork to the person who hit the reader’s pickup in front of the reader’s house and didn’t stop. “Shame on you, and I hope you have karma insurance.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the city of Carpinteria for removing the trash receptacles alongside the Sandyland public beaches. “It’s terrible that you blamed the citizens for misuse for its reason of removal. People who misuse trash receptacles will find another place to do so. Meanwhile, trash has been piling up at our beach.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the bicycle events on Foothill Road. “Purposely hosting huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who stole their phone from the Carpinteria City Library on the morning of Oct. 18. “You have caused a lot of problems and I would appreciate it if you would return my phone to the library.”
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 gentleman who “frequents a local brewery and dusts the crops, then laughs about it.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to three ladies for “having too much fun and not letting other people have fun! We wanna have fun too!”
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 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 the young lady selling handmade bracelets at the pumpkin patch market. “You clearly worked very hard and are quite the entrepreneur! I hope to see you at more markets around town!”
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 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 all of the postal customers of Arbol Verde, Concha Loma, and surrounding neighborhoods. “It has been a rewarding experience being your mail carrier.”
A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
A reader sends a pitchfork for those responsible for the ongoing construction on Via Real. “While Via Real needs work, the lack of notice and poor planning is causing major disruptions again this week. Locals relying on this route to downtown Carpinteria have found unexpected closures, with no prior notice (...) Better communication and planning are needed. We deserve to know when and for how long our main roads will be affected.”
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 halo to The Alcazar Theatre for having the upcoming concert for Peace in the Middle East. “We need peace now more than ever and the UCSB Middle East Ensemble should be fun to see.”
A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a halo to 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 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 those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it. Santa Via believes her stolen by Polo deputies.
A reader sends a halo to Kat Hitchcock, who won Santa Barbara County Real Estate Agent of the Year. “We wouldn’t have our wonderful Carpinteria home without you! Thank you for being you!”
A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”
A reader sends a 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!”
Submit Halos & Pitchforks online at coastalview.com.
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.”
Coastal Family Preschool visits pumpkin patch
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A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and rick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
Students from Coastal Family Preschool took a trip to The Howard School’s pumpkin patch on Wednesday, Oct. 16, where teachers and students explored the patch together. This was the second year The Howard School opened up a pumpkin patch to the community.
Coastal Family Preschool is run through Family Baptist Church of Carpinteria, at 5026 Foothill Road. “We are grateful they hosted us,” the church’s David Pennington said.
––Jun Starkey
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
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
ported 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 tact 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.
Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.
10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads
2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way
A man was contacted after reporting
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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
PAULA
Top row from left, David Doucette, Logan Pruett, Blaire McGilvray, Charlie Perez and Ava Gonzalez; and, bottom row from left, Kai Aresco, Hudson Hogue, Ezra Pennington, Isaiah Carbajal, Cruz Garcia, Arlo Inggs, Elowen Graehl, Stetson Morgan, Owen Huser, Wells Byers and Jack Curtis.
Teacher Annie Roth pulls a wagon full of students, including from left, Owen Huser, Cruz Garcia, Jack Curtis and Stetson Morgan.
Teacher Jaime Richter and her students, from left, Logan Pruett, Hodson Hogue, David Doucette, Ezra Pennington, Kai Aresco and Elowen Graehl, relax on a hay bale together.
Blaire McGilvray and Arlo Inggs make their way to the pumpkin patch.
COURTESY PHOTOS
Howard Pumpkin Patch
BY ROBIN KARLSSON
The Howard School’s pumpkin patch brought out the Halloween fun on Saturday for Carpinterians big and small. Face painting, the musical stylings of Old Time Fiddlers and even a dunk tank kept the little ones entertained while their adults searched for that perfect pumpkin to put on their porch.
Fourth grader Paulina Alvarez won a Howard hedgehog cake in the cake walk.
The Howard Renee Overgaag dunks Ethan Scouras.
At back, Grayson Tyler “drives” a tractor, collecting this year’s batch of pumpkins.
The Howard Head of School Joel Reed gives directions for the cake walk.
Kendra Barber with PacWest Blooms
Adalyn Muralles flashes a smile.
The Old Time Fiddlers from Oakview
PHOTOS
Howard School alumni Garrett Mager sets up pumpkins for sale.
Blooms helped put together fall-colored bouquets.
From left, Sequoia and Henry Claassen pose for that perfect pumpkin picture.
Oakview provided Saturday’s music.
32nd Annual
THREE CHURCH BAZAAR CRAFT & BAKE SALE
Saturday, November 2nd
9:OO AM - 1:OO PM
to be held at
CARPINTERIA COMMUNITY CHURCH
1111 Vallecito Road
(Behind Rusty’s Pizza)
Sponsored by Family Baptist Church • Faith Lutheran Church Carpinteria Community Church
Can YOU donate a few hours of your time to answer the phone in our Carpinteria office and schedule rides for our non-driving neighbors?
For more information call HELP of Carpinteria, Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm
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CALENDAR
Thursday, Oct. 24
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
Dementia Caregivers Support Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Chair Yoga Veterans Memorial Building meeting room, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. –noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Meeting: Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon Lions Park Community Building, 6197 Casitas Pass Road. 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 a.m. Speaker: Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara
AgeWell Senior Program: Film Club “Young Frankenstein” Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Food Bank Senior Food Distribution Veterans Hall Courtyard, 941 Walnut Ave.
1–2 p.m.
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
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Tweens Carpinteria Community Library,
Hitchcock plays come alive on The Alcazar stage
The Alcazar Theatre hosted performances of “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play,” which includes three classic Hitchcock dramas, on Oct. 11–13 and Oct. 18–20.
Nine actors played over 60 characters in three Hitchcock plays — “The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog” (1927), “Sabotage” (1936), and “The 39 Steps” (1935) — and live commercials that referenced a few of Hitchcock’s other works such as “Psycho” and “North by Northwest.”
The Alcazar Theatre will soon hold performances of the holiday play “Miracle on 34th Street.” Auditions to the play are open to individuals ages seven to 80, Alcazar Stage Manager Connie Geston told CVN.
Auditions for “Miracle on 34th Street” will be held for children and teens on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4–5:30 p.m., and for adults on Friday, Nov. 1, from 6–8 p.m. at the Alcazar Theatre. For additional information or to schedule a time, call (805) 9013554 or email AlcazarEnsemble@gmail.com.
HELP volunteers Anne Goulart, Lorien Rennie, Mary Lemke
courtesy of Risdon’s Service
COURTESY PHOTOS
From left, Ross Brown, Lynn Robinson, Van Riker, Claudia Kashin, Philip Moreno, Rene Hooper, Howard Rudnick, Asa Olsson and Hal Price take a bow at curtain call.
Front row from left, Philip Moreno, Rene Hooper, Asa Olsson and Howard Rudnick; and, back row from left, Lynn Robinson and Claudia Kashin.
Live Music: Dylan Cunningham Band Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Live Music: Adrian Floy and the THC Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6-9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Movie Screening: “Over the Garden Wall” Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria 6:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Saturday, Oct. 26
Carpinteria Community Vaccine Event Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. 9 a.m. – noon. Free flu vaccines, regardless of insurance. Given out first come, first service. For ages three and older.
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
Family Baptist Church Fall Family Festival Family Baptist Church, 5026 Foothill Road. 3:30–5:30 p.m. Free. fbccarpinteria.org
Carpinteria Education Foundation Fundraiser: Carp-a-Caboona Carpinteria High School, 4810 Foothill Road. 5–9 p.m. carpcares.org
Live Music: Bob Bishop Band Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Sunday, Oct. 27
Dia de los Muertos Celebration Carpinteria Cemetery, 1551 Cravens Lane. Noon – 3 p.m.
Live Music: Cadillac Angels Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2-5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Arts Center 1920s Mystery Party Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 4–6 p.m. Free for arts center members; $35 for nonmembers. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Concert for Middle East Peace: UCSB Middle East Ensemble The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 5 p.m. Tickets: $20. thealcazar.org
Live Music: Maya B. Fury Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5:30–8:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, Oct. 28
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11 a.m. Geared toward ages two to five. 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
Death Cafe Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Monday Night Football Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5–8 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Meeting: Carpinteria City Council Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit.ly/CarpinteriaCityMeetings 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. 29
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 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
Pumpkin Carving Contest Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. Starts at 5 p.m., judging at 6:30 p.m., ends at 7 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Carpinterian Mike Clark, far left, spent some time surfing and visiting friends in Panama and Costa Rica, stopping to snap a photo with his copy of CVN alongside his friends, starting second from the left, Jimmy Jimenez, Fito and William. Clark said he first stopped in Santa Catalina in Panama, where he spent about three weeks surfing and relaxing, before heading to the small town of Pavones in Costa Rica, visiting old friends after 10 years away. “Pavones is in the Osa Peninsula, the southernmost region of Costa Rica, where the rainforest meets the ocean, and there are indigenous… tribes and incredible flora and fauna of all kinds,” Clark told CVN.
CVN makes annual Burning Man trip
Man on the Street Larry Nimmer took a photo with his copy of CVN outside the Media Mecca at the 2024 Burning Man Festival in Nevada. This year Nimmer said he received a press credential to finish shooting his film “My 20 Years at Burning Man.” Nimmer said he believes the 10 tenets of Burning Man – radical self-reliance, civic responsibility, gifting, radical inclusion, decommodification, self-expression, communal effort, civic responsibility, participation, immediacy and leave no trace – are “worth trying in all communities.”
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Sunday, Oct. 13
COMMANDER’S RECAP
2031 hrs / Warrant / 4800 block Eighth Street
Deputies responded to a “heard only” domestic disturbance. Prior to arrival, dispatch advised a male associated with the address had a felony warrant. During the investigation it was determined the argument was verbal only. While at the residence, the male was found hiding in the shower. He was arrested for the warrant and transported to jail.
Deputies contacted a man for disturbing the peace near a local restaurant. When contacted, he was found to be on parole. During a search of his person, a used methamphetamine pipe with a usable amount of methamphetamine in it was located, as well as a knife, which violated his parole terms. He was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail. Parole declined to place a hold since he had been arrested a few days ago for a parole warrant and “still had time to check in.”
1416 hrs / Theft / Lomita Lane
Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s black 2006 Carson dual axel trailer sometime between Oct. 12 and Oct. 14. The trailer was entered into the stolen vehicle system.
Thursday, Oct. 17
1532 hrs / Theft / 800 block Linden Avenue
The suspect entered a local grocery store without intending on purchasing items. The suspect was seen walking towards the Monster energy drinks and grabbed four. On video, the suspect was seen walking through the store and ultimately exiting without paying for the items. Deputies quickly located the suspect near the 5100 block of Carpinteria Avenue. The suspect consented to a search of his bag and deputies found three cold Monster energy drinks. The suspect was cited and given a trespass admonishment.
Friday, Oct. 18
0902 hrs / Sexual Battery / 4100 block of Via Real
The victim came to the Carpinteria Sheriff’s Station to report a sexual battery that occurred on Sept. 11. Deputies responded to the victim’s residence on Sept. 11 for a report of trespassing and arrested the suspect for trespassing. At that time, the victim did not disclose any information regarding sexual battery.
1230 hrs / Theft / 5100 block Carpinteria Avenue
The reporting party called law enforcement to report that her phone had been
stolen from the library. The reporting party stated she arrived at the library at approximately 1000 hours and placed it on a table while it was charging. When she had finished at the library and went to retrieve her phone, she realized it was missing. An unknown subject who was at the scene prior to deputies’ arrival informed the victim that a local transient had taken it. The witness described the suspect as a transient white male in his 50s with blond/white hair wearing an off-white sweatshirt.
The reporting party called law enforcement to report that a male subject had indecently exposed himself to her. The reporting party stated she was conducting yard work when the suspect approached her in his wheelchair. There were no words exchanged, and he proceeded to expose himself to her. The reporting party immediately left the area. It should be noted that the reporting party called to complain about the same subject the evening prior, however, forgot to mention the indecent exposure aspect of the incident to the deputy she spoke with. A follow up will be conducted by patrol.
1608 hrs / Assault / Via Real and Mark Avenue
The victim was inside a trailer with the witness when the suspect entered and grabbed the victim and threw the victim onto the couch. The suspect removed vape items from the victim’s pockets while he was pinned to the couch. The suspect let the victim get up and struck him on the face.
Saturday, Oct. 19
1157 hrs / Voluntary Police
Interview / Via Real and Mark Avenue
A group of three bicyclists were riding eastbound on Via Real approaching Mark Avenue. The middle cyclist then rode onto an uneven section of the road and fell, causing injury to his right shoulder, elbow and leg. The cyclist was transported to the hospital.
2302 hrs / Stolen bikes / 5700 block Via Real
Two men were identified spontaneously fleeing after seeing a marked patrol car in the parking lot. Both suspects were next to a truck and bikes matching the description of recently stolen bikes from Carpinteria State Beach Campground. Upon a search of the area and of the truck, deputies recovered: 115 grams of meth, two grams of fentanyl, one loaded and unregistered pistol, $1,300 cash, three recovered bikes, four meth pipes, and various forms of identifying information for the two suspects. The truck was towed since it had not been registered since 2019.
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Carpinteria
UNPREDICTABLE WILDERNESS
CHUCK GRAHAM
As soon as I was able, I ditched my trail shoes in exchange for gritty black sand between my toes while backpacking the Lost Coast in Northern California.
The iconic coastal route between Shelter Cove and Mattole Campground is 25 miles of remote, roadless shorelines. It’s battered by unruly surf and surging tides, and frequented by seals and sea lions. Gulls troll the wrack line gutting sea urchins and crabs along the way, but black bear, coyote, raccoon and mule deer also enjoy the black sand beaches.
Ultimately, rushing creeks shaded in redwoods and Douglas fir trees cascade out of the mighty King’s Range converging with the weathered coast, where stubborn, dewy fog hugs the windswept shoreline. Wafting upward, the wispy overcast hovers above 12 reliable creek mouths.
Afterall, what would the Lost Coast be without a persistent marine layer?
Lost Coast logistics
Even though I heard it might be tight gaining a permit, girlfriend and otherworldly naturalist Holly Lohuis and I easily nabbed a five-day permit. However, there was a hitch — mid-day high tides were going to push beyond six feet, making it difficult for coasteering sections of the Lost Coast that runs out of real estate during big tides.
On the map they are known as Impassable Sections. There are two 4-mile sections of coast that during high tides either need to be waited out, or moving nimbly is required in loose cobble and bouldery stretches of the coast.
We chose to wait two hours after high tide peaked, and then took our chances as the tide receded toward a minus low tide well into the evening. There were still some big surges that washed up on the bluffs, but we timed those sections at the end of each set of waves. This was the reason why we only saw two other backpackers heading south from Mattole to Shelter Cove. Big tides can be a factor.
There was another pair of backpackers, a father and son, who did not have any experience with the tides. After just five miles in from Mattole, they waited like Holly and I did at Sea Lion Gulch. They were a little impatient with the ebb and flow of the tide. They also thought they were going to finish the whole coastal trek the next day. They ended up turning around and walking back to Mattole. It made me visualize how the unprepared can get stuck, pinned up against the bluffs by not knowing the tides.
Creek crawlers
Holly and I planned on beach-walking the first eight miles putting the first Impassable Section in our rearview mirror. Randall Creek was the first runnel beyond those eroding bluffs. It was almost dark, just enough light to find a blufftop campsite overlooking the creek flowing into the ocean.
Down on the beach, before we pitched our tent, we had a surprise encounter with a lone river otter. It scurried right in front of us out of the creek and directly
Black sand sublimation
into the ocean, but no deeper than waist deep. It was foraging in the shallows, but as it grew dark, we lost track of a predator that utilizes both the creeks and the ocean.
Other than plenty of mule deer, an eagle, a couple of garter snakes, a banana slug, a mouse, and a pair of bedraggled, red-necked phalaropes, we didn’t see any other wildlife. However, bear prints were abundant between Big Creek and Big Flat. Some of the bears traveled between creeks, back and forth, utilizing lower tides to forage along the wrack line.
The flats
Just south of Randall Creek were a series of “flats,” or low-lying marine terraces. It was a section of the Lost Coast that traveled just above the beaches and the impressive flotsam of bleached out driftwood piles scattered across the black sands. The flats were a nice reprieve from backpacking across the inclines of soft sand.
There was Spanish Flats, then Big Flat and finally Miller Flat that led to the beginning of the next Impassable Section. Holly and I waited until 6:30 p.m. before creeping along the base of the bluffs as a 6.4-foot-high tide was two hours into receding outward. Still, there were a couple of sections that we paid more attention to. Two hours later, we camped at our
favorite campsite. Shipmen’s Creek was set at the bottom of a beautiful riparian corridor with its rushing creek pooling up on the beach. Gulls, western sandpipers and killdeer enjoyed the shallow pool. Hearing water throughout the night was soothing to sleep to, the sounds of a healthy creek and the ocean converging into a blissful shoreline melody.
The sounds of the coast stayed with us throughout our backpacking beach trek while slogging it out in the soft sand back
to Shelter Cove. The cacophony of rushing creeks and thundering surf reminded us that water and tides are what defines the deserted black sand beaches of the rugged Lost Coast.
Adventure and travel writer Chuck Graham lives in Carpinteria and contributes his writing and photography to publications far and wide. For more wildlife photos, visit chuckgrahamphoto.com or follow Graham on Instagram at @chuckgrahamphoto.
Holly backpacks toward Shelter Cove.
GRAHAM PHOTOS
LEFT: Black bear tracks somewhere along the Lost Coast. RIGHT: Camping at Shipmen’s Creek.
A river otter exits the ocean at dusk.
THROWBACK CVN THURSDAY
Have you heard of the Higgins House?
Editor’s note: This Throwback written by Paul Sisolak was first published in CVN in 2005.
Since Carpinteria’s incorporation in 1965, most residents have been familiar with the oil companies – Standard Oil, Chevron and Venoco – that have been situated in the city’s southeast sector. But prior to the mid-1960s, the famous Higgins House stood on the property for a brief life of just over 60 years.
The house’s story began in 1882, when farmer Phineas Clark Higgins relocated to Carpinteria from Illinois. Primarily growing beans, hay, oranges and lemons, Higgins started construction on his namesake house to use for lemon packing. By 1900, it was complete, boasting five bedrooms, four fireplaces and a sun deck.
Only three generations of the Higgins family resided in the house, and by the time Standard Oil purchased it in 1962, the structure was declared a fire hazard and unsafe for use. The city demolished the building in 1965, but not before several now-historical pieces of the house were salvaged.
In a 2005 interview, director and curator of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History David Griggs said most of the woodwork saved from the Higgins House was used in the construction of the museum. Twenty-seven doors panels, stairway banisters, and miscellaneous wood make up much of the museum’s interior, including its ceiling beams, reception desk and doors. Even the ladies’ room sink, said Griggs, is an original Higgins fixture.
Griggs also noted that Mr. Higgins’ antique collection of Chumash Indian artifacts is housed at the museum. They were donated in 1971.
Thursday, March 14
Library preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m., 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
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 VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY
The Higgins House was demolished 40 years ago to make room for oil operations, but in this undated photo from the early 20th Century, the three-story palatial residence welcomed in the fall harvest with a pumpkin patch.
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Cooney has been a force on the court this year for the Warriors.
Warriors repeat as league champions
Carpinteria was perfect in the Citrus Coast League at 12-0
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING
Carpinteria girls tennis finished another amazing year on the courts, ending the regular season with three more wins to finish with a perfect 12-0 record in the Citrus Coast League.
The team now has won 15 matches in a row, and for the second straight year, are the undefeated league champions heading into the postseason.
The Warriors hosted the Hueneme Vikings — the second-best team in the league — for a Thursday afternoon matchup on Oct. 17. But Carpinteria was focused, with the Warriors winning all nine singles sets on the way to a decisive 14-4 victory.
Against the Vikings, Aubrey Alcaraz and Izzy Scott both went 3-0 in singles, while Valeria Zamora won two sets and Sofia Gonzales claimed the final win.
In doubles, the duo of Keyla Manriquez and Charlotte Cooney continued a near-perfect season together, finishing 2-0 before Manriquez teamed up with Kim Ocampo to win one more doubles set.
The next day, Oct. 18, Carpinteria headed to Ojai to face the Thacher Toads in a non-league match.
In this match, Scott led the way in singles play with a perfect 3-0 performance. Alcaraz and Zamora each contributed a pair of wins and both finished 2-1.
In doubles, the duo of Manriquez and Cooney were dominant once again, winning all three sets and only dropping four games along the way.
“Both have really progressed in their games over these past few seasons,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant. “They are smarter, have more of an arsenal of weapons they can use and are aggressive. They make you earn any point you get.”
The Warriors claimed one more doubles set with a nail-biter played by Gonzales and Karolina Casas, who took the win in a late tiebreaker.
“Our duo showed a lot of composure and grit as they were scrambling after every ball, hitting well placed shots and just played at such a high level,” Bryant said.
“Thacher is a strong team and (they) are always tough to play, especially on their courts,” he continued. “I am proud of our girls and what they have accomplished, not just in this match but all season. They have worked hard throughout the season and it’s been great to watch their progress.”
Bryant also credited the team’s assistant coach Sara
Coach Charles Bryant said that senior Valeria Zamora has been an integral part of the team’s singles lineup this season.
Scott for her work on the sidelines. “(She) has been incredible and the girls have really benefited from having her in their corner,” Bryant said.
After a weekend rest, Carpinteria hosted its final match of the season with a league match against Fillmore on Senior Day. In this final Citrus Coast League showdown, the Warriors left no doubt with a perfect 18-0 win, repeating last year’s incredible 12-0 record and claiming another league title.
In the final win, coach Bryant gave Casas a chance to play singles, and the senior did not disappoint, finishing with a 3-0 sweep and only two dropped games.
“She has been playing doubles lately but easily switched gears into singles today,” Bryant said of Casas. “She works very hard in practice and has improved tremendously these past two years.”
Five more Warriors combined for six wins in singles, while coach Bryant put together three pairs of seniors to team up in doubles play.
All three senior duos (Manriquez with Zamora, Gonzales with Ocampo, and Sasha Porinsh with Allison Banks) finished with 3-0 sweeps, giving the Warriors a perfect 18-0 victory for the outgoing class.
“All in all, it was a perfect Senior Day on the courts,” coach Bryant said. “We will truly miss our seven seniors: Keyla Manriquez, Valeria Zamora, Sasha Porinsh, Allison Banks, Sofia Gonzales, Kim Ocampo and Karolina Casas. They have been so fun to coach and have grown so much over the years. It is bittersweet to say goodbye as they will be missed; but they have bright futures and are great young women.”
Carpinteria finished the regular season with an 18-1 record overall, and a 12-0 record in the Citrus Coast League. The Warriors will compete next week in the Citrus Coast League Individual Tournament at Pepperdine University before preparing for the CIF Playoffs the following week.
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Doubles specialist Keyla Manriquez won every one of her nine sets over the three final matches of the year.
Senior Sasha Porinsh has helped Carpinteria on the way to a perfect 12-0 league record.
SHORT STOPS
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Warriors football back on track with big win
The Warriors were back in the win column this week after suffering four straight losses, coming back in a big way with an offensive show in a road win at Channel Islands, 42-6.
Carpinteria scored early and often in the first quarter, with the Warriors opening the game on a 58-yard drive punctuated with a three-yard plunge into the end zone by running back Chris Jaimes, giving the Warriors a 7-0 lead.
The Warriors got the ball back on the ensuing kickoff, with two-way standout Isaya Gonzalez recovering a Channel Islands fumble deep in Raiders’ territory. A few plays later, Gonzalez finished the drive with a one-yard touchdown to put Carpinteria ahead 14-0 with more than five minutes left in the first quarter.
In a stroke of luck, Channel Islands fumbled again on the next kickoff, with Gonzalez recovering his second fumble of the night and giving the Warriors excellent field position.
Before the end of the first quarter, Carpinteria quarterback Sawyer Kelly found Drew Filippini for a 25-yard score to extend the Warriors’ lead to 21-0.
After Channel Islands broke through for a field goal, Carpinteria came right back with another long drive capped off by another touchdown pass — this one from Kelly to Jaimes — to give Carpinteria a comfortable 28-3 lead going into halftime.
Channel Islands gained a bit of momentum when Carpinteria fumbled the ball on the first possession of the third quarter, but the staunch Warriors defense held strong to hold the Raiders to a field goal.
Just before the end of the third quarter, Filippini provided a defensive highlight with a 50-yard pick-six interception for the score. Later in the fourth quarter, Carpinteria led a 72-yard drive finished with another touchdown from Kelly to give the Warriors the win by a final tally of 42-6.
“It was great to get back on the winning track,” said Carpinteria coach Van Latham. “We played with confidence and resolve; Sawyer Kelly did a fine job running the offense; and our defense ran to the ball well and demonstrated improved tackling.” It was the first game of the year that Carpinteria’s defense did not allow a touchdown, and the win put the Warriors right back in the driver’s seat for a spot in the CIF Playoffs. Carpinteria (3-4 overall, 1-0 in league) will hit the road to face league rival Nordhoff this Friday.
Luke Anderson and Alex De Leon; and, front row from left: Izzy Scott, Charlotte Cooney and Isla Moore. Not pictured: Cora Nimmons and Lucas Martin.
Carpinteria surfers take on first competition
The Carpinteria surf team had a great showing in its first-ever high school age competition on Oct. 13 at Zuma Beach in Malibu, with Carpinteria’s surfers combining for the highest point total of all eight teams in the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara region of the Scholastic Surf Series competition.
Every Carpinteria surfer made it out of the first round, and the team had surfers make it to the finals in all five divisions: boys shortboard, boys longboard, girls shortboard, girls longboard and coed bodyboard. Carpinteria’s Charlotte Cooney claimed the team’s first-ever individual win with a first-place finish in the girls longboard category.
Carpinteria was matched up against Westlake in the team-versus-team scoring, with Carpinteria’s surfers taking the win with a combined score of 62 against six points from Westlake. In the other head-to-head matchups, Malibu defeated Palisades (56-32); Loyola defeated Pacifica Christian (41-22); and Santa Barbara defeated Cate (57-21).
Other top finishers included Izzy Scott, who took second in girls shortboard; Wyatt Pitterle, with second in boys shortboard; and John Morrison, with third in the bodyboard competition.
“The heart is the start of success, and from the very first practice last year I was impressed by everyone’s work ethic and stoke,” said Chris Keet, coach of the Carpinteria Surf Team. “I believe that with some focus points, we can get multiple surfers in every final and do really well this season.”
The Carpinteria surf team will compete next Sunday, Oct. 27, at Emma Wood in Ventura.
Warriors cross country in a wild goose chase
Carpinteria cross country participated in the 4th Annual Waller Park Goose Chase in Santa Maria, with the Warriors boys and girls runners competing against hundreds of athletes representing dozens of schools across the region.
Carpinteria’s girls varsity team finished in 14th place overall. San Luis Obispo was the overall girls team winner, while Shelby Taylor from Morro Bay claimed first place overall in the five-kilometer race.
Warriors freshman Mila Martins was the team’s top finisher in 51st place with a time of 22:00.5, followed a fraction of a second later by sophomore Jaqueline Guadian with a time of 22:00.57.
Sophomore Victoria Martinez and senior Keilly Hernandez finished at the 24-minute mark, and sophomore Lisa Stineman rounded out the competition at just around 27 minutes.
Carpinteria’s boys varsity team took 12th place overall. Tulare Western took the overall first place team victory, while San Luis Obispo’s Conor Mason was the top finisher of more than 120 racers.
The Warriors boys were led by senior Joel de Lira in 35th place with a time of 17:30, followed by junior Edwin Hernandez in 38th place with a time of 17:33.
Sophomore Max Soto continued a strong season — finishing under the 18-minute mark — while sophomore Sammy Martinez came in just under 19 minutes. Carpinteria seniors Pedro Campuzano and Hector Bernal finished with times of 21 minutes and 23 minutes, respectively.
“Our girls and boys teams were in the mix competing on the 5,000 meter course against a good number of large schools,” said Carpinteria coach Angel Silva. “They got some good experience today running with some very fast kids.”
Both the girls and boys cross country teams will compete this Friday, Oct. 25, at the Mt. San Antonio College Cross Country Invitational.
Friday, Oct. 25
Carpinteria Cross Country at Mt. SAC Invitational (Walnut), Noon
Carpinteria Football at Nordhoff, 7 p.m.
ANGEL SILVA PHOTOS
Carpinteria’s boys varsity runners, from left: Joel de Lira, Max Soto, Edwin Hernandez, Hector Bernal, Sammy Martinez and Peter Campuzano.
Carpinteria’s girls varsity runners, from left: Keilly Hernandez, Lisa Stineman, Victoria Martinez, Mila Martins and Jaquline Guadian.
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Carpinteria’s high school division surf team, back row from left: Ryder Shaw, Noah Morente, Haven Gritt, Luke Donahue, Owen Reeves, John Morrison, Wyatt Pitterle,
Carpinteria golf takes third in league match
The Warriors girls golf team claimed third place at the fifth Citrus Coast League group match of the season on Oct. 17 at Seabee Golf Course in Port Hueneme. Carpinteria finished with its best team score of the season, with five Warriors golfers combining for a team score of 264. Nordhoff took first place with a team low score of 249, followed by Santa Paula in second place with a team score of 257.
Junior Jamaica Cook was the low medalist of the day with a score of 42, followed by sophomore Sophia Garay with a score of 49. Three more Warriors — Kiana Kiah, Athziry Rojas, and Bella Casbarro — finished with scores in the 50s.
Cate Rams football undefeated at 6-0
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Cate football continues to be unbeatable this season as the Rams claimed a third straight shutout victory, advancing to 6-0 overall with a 55-0 win over Orcutt Academy Oct. 19.
Cate scored three times in the third quarter alone, with senior Quinn Pullen getting the first points on the board on a seven-yard touchdown early in the game. Just a few plays later, senior Marcus Scudder broke loose for 40-yards on a punt return to score a touchdown and give the team a two-score lead.
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Chapter 14.19 to create a new zoning district for Mixed Use (MU);
B) Add Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 14.51 to create new Objective Design Standards for mixed-use development; and
C) Rezone certain property within the City to the new Mixed Use (MU) Zoning District.
After Pullen found senior Josh Gabbay for a 55-yard touchdown pass, he threw another score to senior Ethan Rengborg. Cate senior Joba Samson then finished the half with a score of his own to give the Rams a halftime lead of 35-0.
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The Rams provided more highlights in the second half, with a 30-yard touchdown from senior Cody Mast and a 65-yard scramble from Gabbay, who switched over to play quarterback for the rest of the game. Cate’s defense would also provide a score, with sophomore Nolan Montoya recovering a fumble in the end zone to give the Rams the win by a final of 55-0.
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City staff is seeking Planning Commission review of proposed ordinance language, consideration of a CEQA Addendum pursuant to CEQA Gui delines Sections 15162-15164, and a recommendation to City Council regarding the zoning amendments and addendum.
Cate has been dominant on both sides of the ball in the past few weeks, averaging 44.7 points over three games and holding opponents scoreless for 13 straight quarters.
“This was indeed a great performance on Family Weekend,” said Cate head coach Ben Soto. “We played well in all facets of the game. In my almost 20 years coaching football at Cate, we have never held our opponents scoreless for 13 straight quarters. Our team continues to improve week to week. Our goal is to be playing our best football at the end of the season as we approach the playoffs. With the work put in by the coaches and players, we are heading in the right direction.”
hea ring will be held before a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California to consider the following items:
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City staff is seeking Planning Com mission review of proposed ordinance language, consideration of a CEQA Addendum pursuant to CEQA Gui delines Sections 15162-15164, and a recommendation to City Council regarding the zoning amendments
The Rams — who are now ranked as third in the state — will be back in action in Ojai on Saturday, Oct. 26 against the Villanova Wildcats.
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CLUB SCENE
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Noon Rotary, local
vets donate goats through Heifer International Project
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon is currently collecting donations to purchase goats for the Heifer International Project, which provides livestock to struggling families around the world to help them become self-sustaining.
The club met with local veterinarians Dr. Laura Putnam and Dr. Matie McPeters, as well as their staff members Sarah Robinson, Catherine Malone, Tabatha Keller and Michele Alaniz, on Oct. 22 to formally announce joining the project; the Carpinteria effort was spearheaded by member Paul Wright. The veterinarians and their staff collectively donated enough to purchase three goats.
A goat costs $120 each, and Bonnie Yonker Hammett, the club’s fundraiser, said that two goats is enough to create a farm. Those interested can purchase a whole goat or split the cost among friends or coworkers. Currently, with the recent donations, the club has enough to purchase nine goats.
Those interested in donating to the Rotary club’s project can visit carpinteriarotary. org/ and click on “Donate,” or send payment to P.O. Box 536, Carpinteria, California, 98104. If submitting payment via mail, please specify that the donation is for the Heifer International Project.
Girls Inc. joins gender equality initiative
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is joining Project Accelerate, a national Girls Inc. initiative that helps provide support to girls through early adulthood.
According to the press release from Girls Inc., Project Accelerate — now in its fourth year — wants to put 5,400 women into corporate leadership roles across 30 sites nationwide. It also seeks to expand increased rates of on-time graduation for young women and expand networks of influence for girls in historically marginalized groups.
The project is now at 26 Girls Inc. affiliates, including Carpinteria. It is funded by a $10 million grant from the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge, which began in 2020 and seeks to advance gender quality by 2030.
According to Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Executive Director Jamie Collins, funds from the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge support Girls Inc.’s first year of programming.
“(To) sustain and expand this vital program, we will need to engage our community and secure matching contributions. Together, we can empower the next generation of female leaders and ensure they have the resources to thrive,” Collins said in a press release.
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left: Tabatha Keller, Michelle Alaniz, Rotary Noon President Whitt Hollis, Catharine Malone, Paul Wright, Dr. Laura Putnam, Dr. Matie McPeters, Rotary Noon member Bonnie Yonker Hammett and Dr. Amy Belanger.
